Kelvin Players
Analysis
Kelvin Players is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bristol. It was registered in May 1986, 40 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Kelvin Players reported income of £75k and spending of £73k, spending 97% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £25k to £75k (+200%), an average of +32% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2022, when income rose by 87%. Over the whole period it spent 106% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, Kelvin Players sits at the 75th percentile: it is larger than about 75% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 67th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Ashbourne Arts Limited (£75k), Tunbridge Wells u3a (£75k) and Hoghton Social and Sports Centre (£75k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Kelvin Players is a non-professional theatre company whose objective is to educate the public in the arts in particular the art of drama by the presentation of dramatic productions. Mission: To create excellent theatre through the sharing and development of skills and expertise in all aspects of production and performance.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Ashbourne Arts Limited | Derbyshire | £75k |
| Tunbridge Wells u3a | Kent | £75k |
| Hoghton Social and Sports Centre | Chorley | £75k |
| Godalming Theatre Group | Surrey | £75k |