Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance
Analysis
Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in August 1966, 60 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 00051090). It says it provides human resources, provides buildings/facilities/open space and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending July 2025, Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance reported income of £31.6m and spending of £33.8m, spending 107% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £27.6m to £31.6m (+15%), an average of +3.5% a year. Over the whole period it spent 102% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance sits at the 99th percentile: it is one of the largest 1% in its cause. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 100th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The International Institute for Strategic Studies (£31.6m), Oakham School (£31.7m) and Felsted School (£31.6m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 74%, trading 15%, donations and legacies 7.4% and investments 1.2%. Charitable activities took 98% of spending and raising funds 0.8%. Reserves of £18.2m would cover about 6 months of spending at that rate. It employed 737 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 7.4%
- Charitable activities 74%
- Trading 15%
- Investments 1.2%
- Other 2.1%
In the charity's own words
Specialist, practice-based higher education to equip students for successful careers as performers, composers and choreographers in the fields of music and contemporary dance.Lifelong learning opportunities in dance and music.Outreach and community-based projects.Promotion of research and scholarship to advance the art forms of music and dance.Provision of music and dance performances.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The International Institute for Strategic Studies | London | £31.6m |
| Oakham School | Oakham | £31.7m |
| Felsted School | Dunmow | £31.6m |
| The King's School, Ely | Ely | £31.7m |