Black Country Touring
Black Country Touring works in partnership with Young Promoters and Community Promoters, supporting local communities to bring professional regional, national and international high quality theatre, dance and film into the Black Country. We also create new work born out of contemporary Black Country stories for both local and national audiences.
Activities & Mission
Black Country Touring works in partnership with Young Promoters and Community Promoters, supporting local communities to bring professional regional, national and international high quality theatre, dance and film into the Black Country. We also create new work born out of contemporary Black Country stories for both local and national audiences.
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
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 55% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 82% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £680,499 | £616,984 | £616,984 | £249,270 | £139,801 | 10 / 0 |
| 2024 | £549,163 | £556,261 | £556,261 | £185,755 | £95,755 | 9 / 1 |
| 2023 | £474,708 | £474,059 | 0 / 190 | |||
| 2022 | £392,820 | £349,607 | 0 / 236 | |||
| 2021 | £299,844 | £236,190 | 0 / 2 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Black Country Touring
What does Black Country Touring do?
Black Country Touring works in partnership with Young Promoters and Community Promoters, supporting local communities to bring professional regional, national and international high quality theatre, dance and film into the Black Country. We also create new work born out of contemporary Black Country stories for both local and national audiences.
How much income did Black Country Touring report in 2025?
Black Country Touring reported total income of £680k and reported expenditure of £617k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Black Country Touring?
Black Country Touring has a program ratio of 90.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 55% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Black Country Touring registered as a charity?
Black Country Touring was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 May 2000 as charity number 1080608. It has been registered for 26 years.
Who runs Black Country Touring?
Black Country Touring is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Carla Priddon. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Black Country Touring operate?
Black Country Touring operates across 4 areas: Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton.
Is Black Country Touring a registered charity?
Yes — Black Country Touring is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1080608.
Details
Thimblemill Road
Smethwick
West Midlands
B67 5RJ
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- 14 May 2026
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