Activities & Mission
DRAMA EDUCATION
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 50% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 56% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 54% 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 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £3,377,381 | £3,171,051 | £3,069,094 | £1,558,982 | £1,543,281 | 8 / 0 |
| 2024 | £2,896,621 | £2,573,330 | £2,573,330 | £1,352,652 | £1,346,951 | 8 / 0 |
| 2023 | £2,899,927 | £2,457,640 | £2,457,640 | £1,029,362 | £1,018,277 | 7 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,831,614 | £1,634,243 | £1,634,243 | £587,075 | £564,536 | 6 / 0 |
| 2021 | £392,958 | £892,369 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about British American Drama Academy
What does British American Drama Academy do?
DRAMA EDUCATION
How much income did British American Drama Academy report in 2025?
British American Drama Academy reported total income of £3.38m and reported expenditure of £3.17m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is British American Drama Academy?
British American Drama Academy has a program ratio of 90.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 50% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was British American Drama Academy registered as a charity?
British American Drama Academy was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 May 1985 as charity number 291796. It has been registered for 41 years.
Who runs British American Drama Academy?
British American Drama Academy is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does British American Drama Academy operate?
British American Drama Academy operates across 2 areas: Camden and Oxfordshire.
Is British American Drama Academy a registered charity?
Yes — British American Drama Academy is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 291796.
Details
LONDON
NW1 4HG
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated