Birmingham Royal Ballet
Birmingham Royal Ballet seeks to be the UK's foremost international ballet company, enriching people's lives through dance, and aspiring to excellence in all that it does
Activities & Mission
Birmingham Royal Ballet seeks to be the UK's foremost international ballet company, enriching people's lives through dance, and aspiring to excellence in all that it does
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 92% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample: 125). How is this calculated?
Higher than 62% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 49% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £17,643,267 | £18,666,076 | £17,964,476 | £6,972,771 | £780,561 | 223 / 0 |
| 2024 | £16,088,972 | £16,476,856 | £15,888,816 | £7,962,503 | £1,240,189 | 192 / 6 |
| 2023 | £16,576,030 | £16,757,233 | £16,123,632 | £8,067,627 | £8,067,627 | 208 / 17 |
| 2022 | £13,392,366 | £15,216,594 | £14,544,535 | £8,512,408 | £8,512,408 | 188 / 17 |
| 2021 | £14,423,341 | £10,801,110 | £10,153,409 | £10,263,618 | £10,263,618 | 182 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Birmingham Royal Ballet
What does Birmingham Royal Ballet do?
Birmingham Royal Ballet seeks to be the UK's foremost international ballet company, enriching people's lives through dance, and aspiring to excellence in all that it does
How much income did Birmingham Royal Ballet report in 2025?
Birmingham Royal Ballet reported total income of £17.64m and reported expenditure of £18.67m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Birmingham Royal Ballet?
Birmingham Royal Ballet has a program ratio of 101.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 92% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample of 125 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Birmingham Royal Ballet registered as a charity?
Birmingham Royal Ballet was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 February 1997 as charity number 1061012. It has been registered for 29 years.
Who runs Birmingham Royal Ballet?
Birmingham Royal Ballet is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is SIR DAVID JOHN NORMINGTON GCB. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Birmingham Royal Ballet operate?
Birmingham Royal Ballet operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Birmingham Royal Ballet a registered charity?
Yes — Birmingham Royal Ballet is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1061012.
Details
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BIRMINGHAM
B5 4AU
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- 14 May 2026
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