Dore Gilbert and Sullivan Society
Analysis
Dore Gilbert and Sullivan Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Sheffield. It was registered in January 1986, 40 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 2025, Dore Gilbert and Sullivan Society reported income of £13k and spending of £8,928, leaving 31% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from May 2021 to May 2025, income grew from £1,020 to £13k (+1162%), an average of +88% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to May 2022, when income rose by 1492%. Over the whole period it spent 89% 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, Dore Gilbert and Sullivan Society sits at the 37th percentile: it is larger than about 37% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 36th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Llanbedr and Talybont War Memorial Hall (£13k), Braughing Old Boys School Community Trust (£13k) and Cookridge & Horsforth U3a (£13k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To present and perform the works of Sir W S Gilbert and Sir A S Sullivan via one main staged production each year and via a series of concerts to local audiences in Sheffield and the locality.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Llanbedr and Talybont War Memorial Hall | Gwynedd | £13k |
| Braughing Old Boys School Community Trust | Hertfordshire | £13k |
| Cookridge & Horsforth U3a | Leeds | £13k |
| Broughton Astley Drama Society | Leicester | £13k |