Real Time Video Limited
Analysis
Real Time Video Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Reading. It was registered in July 1990, 36 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, economic/community development/employment and human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 02506235). It says it provides human resources, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Real Time Video Limited reported income of £39k and spending of £55k, spending 141% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £70k to £39k (-44%), an average of -14% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income dropped by 48%. Over the whole period it spent 100% 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, Real Time Video Limited sits at the 65th percentile: it is larger than about 65% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 57th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include African Youth Organisation (£39k), Cosby Village Hall (£39k) and Penyfford Scout Group (£39k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The principle activity for year under review was that of providing and promoting the development of social and creative skills through the use of video and other media. Real Time targeted its work at socially excluded groups, economically deprived areas and at-risk groups. Real Time supported young people and people with disabilities in producing films .
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| African Youth Organisation | London | £39k |
| Cosby Village Hall | Leicester | £39k |
| Penyfford Scout Group | Chester | £39k |
| Horne Foundation | Newbury | £39k |