Bristol Old Vic Theatre School Limited
Also known as: Bovts
Provision of education and training for actors and technical skills for the media industry.
Activities & Mission
Provision of education and training for actors and technical skills for the media industry.
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 97% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 67% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £2,853,456 | £3,946,056 | £3,945,278 | £6,232,548 | £4,677,390 | 48 / 0 |
| 2023 | £3,284,982 | £3,975,387 | £3,969,777 | £6,854,504 | £5,298,353 | 45 / 0 |
| 2022 | £3,669,192 | £3,341,847 | £3,335,597 | £7,552,804 | £5,338,384 | 41 / 0 |
| 2021 | £3,020,118 | £2,939,658 | £2,931,781 | £7,217,771 | £4,974,772 | 34 / 0 |
| 2020 | £2,796,450 | £2,691,705 | £2,684,802 | £7,041,427 | £2,487,010 | 34 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Bristol Old Vic Theatre School Limited
What does Bristol Old Vic Theatre School Limited do?
Provision of education and training for actors and technical skills for the media industry.
How much income did Bristol Old Vic Theatre School Limited report in 2024?
Bristol Old Vic Theatre School Limited reported total income of £2.85m and reported expenditure of £3.95m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Bristol Old Vic Theatre School Limited?
Bristol Old Vic Theatre School Limited has a program ratio of 138.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 97% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Bristol Old Vic Theatre School Limited registered as a charity?
Bristol Old Vic Theatre School Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 January 1990 as charity number 900280. It has been registered for 36 years.
Who runs Bristol Old Vic Theatre School Limited?
Bristol Old Vic Theatre School Limited is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Bristol Old Vic Theatre School Limited operate?
Bristol Old Vic Theatre School Limited operates in Bristol City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Bristol Old Vic Theatre School Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Bristol Old Vic Theatre School Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 900280.
Details
1-2 Downside Road
BRISTOL
BS8 2XF
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Also Known As
- Bovts
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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