Retford Little Theatre
Analysis
Retford Little Theatre is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Retford. It was registered in January 1983, 43 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending May 2026, Retford Little Theatre reported income of £81k and spending of £66k, spending 81% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from May 2022 to May 2026, income grew from £47k to £81k (+72%), an average of +14% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to May 2024, when income rose by 19%. Over the whole period it spent 101% 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, Retford Little Theatre sits at the 76th percentile: it is larger than about 76% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 68th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Pasold Research Fund Limited (£81k), Wallington Village Community Association (£81k) and All Nations Community Centre (£81k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The wholly amateur theatre presents a minimum of five plays during the financial year.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Pasold Research Fund Limited | York | £81k |
| Wallington Village Community Association | Fareham | £81k |
| All Nations Community Centre | Gloucester | £81k |
| Chingford Amateur Dramatic and Operatic Society | London | £81k |