British Ballet Organization Limited
Also known as: British Ballet Organisation (1978) Limited, B B O, bbo dance
The object for which the charity is established is to advance the education of the public and its members in the art of ballet and associated dance forms.
Activities & Mission
The object for which the charity is established is to advance the education of the public and its members in the art of ballet and associated dance forms.
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.
Country
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 84% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 75% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 90% 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 | £1,089,849 | £1,154,305 | £1,150,652 | £3,114,532 | £229,120 | 10 / 18 |
| 2023 | £1,036,107 | £1,227,322 | £1,221,279 | £3,178,988 | £114,553 | 11 / 19 |
| 2022 | £925,177 | £1,173,241 | £1,168,384 | £3,341,209 | £188,185 | 14 / 18 |
| 2021 | £998,439 | £1,078,614 | £1,070,196 | £3,591,917 | £313,930 | 16 / 0 |
| 2020 | £845,078 | £998,264 | £996,502 | £3,698,442 | £263,570 | 19 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about British Ballet Organization Limited
What does British Ballet Organization Limited do?
The object for which the charity is established is to advance the education of the public and its members in the art of ballet and associated dance forms.
How much income did British Ballet Organization Limited report in 2024?
British Ballet Organization Limited reported total income of £1.09m and reported expenditure of £1.15m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is British Ballet Organization Limited?
British Ballet Organization Limited has a program ratio of 105.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 84% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was British Ballet Organization Limited registered as a charity?
British Ballet Organization Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 February 1978 as charity number 277177. It has been registered for 48 years.
Who runs British Ballet Organization Limited?
British Ballet Organization Limited is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is MR NIC ESPINOSA. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does British Ballet Organization Limited operate?
British Ballet Organization Limited operates across 4 areas: Australia, New Zealand, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is British Ballet Organization Limited a registered charity?
Yes — British Ballet Organization Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 277177.
Details
ENSIGN HOUSE
Battersea Reach
Juniper Drive
London
SW18 1TA
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Also Known As
- British Ballet Organisation (1978) Limited
- B B O
- bbo dance
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated