Masque Theatre
Analysis
Masque Theatre is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Northampton. It was registered in July 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 and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending June 2025, Masque Theatre reported income of £38k and spending of £24k, leaving 38% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income grew from £1,586 to £38k (+2311%), an average of +122% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2022, when income rose by 1469%. Over the whole period it spent 83% 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, Masque Theatre sits at the 64th percentile: it is larger than about 64% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 56th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Telford and District Light Operatic Players (£38k), The British Antique Dealers' Association Limited Cultural and Educational Trust (£38k) and The Roebuck School Fund (£38k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Masque produces five major indoor plays a year and an outdoor summer production of a Shakespeare play. We also provide performances in the community on behalf of other charitable or service organisations. The Masque Youth Theatre provides a weekly workshop for young people from 11-18 and produces one public performance a year. They also offer performances for other organisations.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Telford and District Light Operatic Players | Shropshire | £38k |
| The British Antique Dealers' Association Limited Cultural and Educational Trust | London | £38k |
| The Roebuck School Fund | Preston | £38k |
| Cloud Nine Musical Theatre Group | Chichester | £38k |