Alra

The provision of high quality vocational training for the live performance, screen and audio industries

Activities & Mission

The provision of high quality vocational training for the live performance, screen and audio industries

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Wandsworth Wigan

Financial Information

Latest Income

£3,165,845

Latest Expenditure

£3,133,641

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 99.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 64% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.3%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 56% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £20

Charitable Activities £2,850,557

Other Trading £0

Investments £32,389

Other Income £282,879

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,133,641

Raising Funds £0

Governance £41,944

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2020.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2020	£3,165,845	£3,133,641	£3,133,641	£76,977	£76,997	42 / 0
2019	£2,988,812	£2,977,179	£2,977,179	£44,773	£44,773	82 / 0
2018	£2,690,084	£2,687,961	£1,195,944	£33,140	£33,140	80 / 0
2017	£2,445,082	£2,512,875	£2,512,875	£31,017	£31,017	69 / 0
2016	£2,282,981	£2,381,739	£2,381,739	£91,310	£91,310	68 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Alra

What does Alra do?

The provision of high quality vocational training for the live performance, screen and audio industries

How much income did Alra report in 2020?

Alra reported total income of £3.17m and reported expenditure of £3.13m for the financial year ending 2020, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Alra?

Alra has a program ratio of 99.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 64% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Alra registered as a charity?

Alra was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 February 2002 as charity number 1090724. It has been registered for 24 years.

Who runs Alra?

Alra is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Harry Alan Cowd. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Alra operate?

Alra operates across 2 areas: Wandsworth and Wigan.

Is Alra a registered charity?

Yes — Alra is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1090724.