The Lancaster Amateur Dramatic and Operatic Society
Analysis
The Lancaster Amateur Dramatic and Operatic Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Lancaster. It was registered in May 1984, 42 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 makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending May 2025, The Lancaster Amateur Dramatic and Operatic Society reported income of £45k and spending of £44k, spending 98% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from May 2021 to May 2025, income grew from £2,455 to £45k (+1725%), an average of +107% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to May 2022, when income rose by 2014%. Over the whole period it spent 103% 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, The Lancaster Amateur Dramatic and Operatic Society sits at the 67th percentile: it is larger than about 67% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 59th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Chester U3a (£45k), Chartham Village Hall Management Committee (£45k) and Hatton Musical Theatre Society (£45k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The rehearsal and production of amateur musical shows for public entertainment and education. If and when finances allow, donations are made to local charities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Chester U3a | Chester | £45k |
| Chartham Village Hall Management Committee | Kent | £45k |
| Hatton Musical Theatre Society | Ashford | £45k |
| Minstead Hall Trust | Hampshire | £45k |