Activities

As described by the charity on the register

The provision of advancement in general education and specialised performing arts training in dance, drama, musical theatre and music. Training will also cover other forms of theatre, performance, art and any other subjects considered likely to assist students desiring to follow a career in or connected with the arts, colleges and universities specialising in similar subjects.

Latest income

£11.9m

Expenditure

£11.2m

Financial year end

2025-08-31

Income & spending history

As reported to the Charity Commission, by financial year end

Year end Income Expenditure income spend
2021-08-31 £10.5m £9.5m
2022-08-31 £14.0m £10.1m
2023-08-31 £11.6m £10.7m
2024-08-31 £14.3m £11.2m
2025-08-31 £11.9m £11.2m

Latest detailed return

Year end 2025-08-31

Income mix

Donations & legacies £165k
Charitable activities £10.7m
Trading £0
Investment income £336k
Total income £11.9m

Spending

Charitable spend £11.2m
Raising funds £3k
Grants to institutions £0
Governance £358k
Total expenditure £11.2m

Balance sheet

Reserves £15.3m
Total funds £18.5m
— restricted £3.2m
— unrestricted £15.3m
— endowment £0
Total assets £18.5m
Cash £5.4m

People

Employees 195

Classification

The charity's own register classification

What it does

  • Education/training
  • Arts/culture/heritage/science
  • Environment/conservation/heritage

Who it helps

  • Children/young People
  • People With Disabilities

How it works

  • Makes Grants To Individuals
  • Provides Human Resources
  • Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space
  • Provides Services

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register, 2026-07-28. Detailed figures as filed in the charity's annual return. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.