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Diverse City

We advocate for and model equality and diversity in public life and culture. We capture the diversity of Human experience in unique shows where disabled and non-disabled people perform as equals and we champion access to inclusive social and cultural experiences for every body. Our work overturns inequalities by uncovering and amplifying hidden talent and marginalised voices for the benefit of all

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Activities & Mission

We advocate for and model equality and diversity in public life and culture. We capture the diversity of Human experience in unique shows where disabled and non-disabled people perform as equals and we champion access to inclusive social and cultural experiences for every body. Our work overturns inequalities by uncovering and amplifying hidden talent and marginalised voices for the benefit of all

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.

Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£840,455
Latest Expenditure
£936,396

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 91.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 57% of UK Society charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 205). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 81.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 18% of UK Society charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 18.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 14% of UK Society charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £18,464
Charitable Activities £783,398
Other Trading £23,559
Investments £15,034
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £767,277
Raising Funds £169,119
Governance £6,919
Grants to Institutions £66,324
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£840,455
£936,396£767,277£627,936£189,93615 / 0
2024
£939,960
£1,114,814£1,020,138£723,877£189,93616 / 11
2023
£1,352,982
£1,756,718£1,663,459£898,731£189,93617 / 1
2022
£1,184,280
£959,898£861,478£1,302,467£159,86516 / 0
2021
£1,538,273
£703,503£593,960£1,078,085£105,07215 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Diverse City

What does Diverse City do?

We advocate for and model equality and diversity in public life and culture. We capture the diversity of Human experience in unique shows where disabled and non-disabled people perform as equals and we champion access to inclusive social and cultural experiences for every body. Our work overturns inequalities by uncovering and amplifying hidden talent and marginalised voices for the benefit of all

How much income did Diverse City report in 2025?

Diverse City reported total income of £840k and reported expenditure of £936k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Diverse City?

Diverse City has a program ratio of 91.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 57% of UK Society charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 205 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Diverse City registered as a charity?

Diverse City was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 January 2018 as charity number 1176855. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs Diverse City?

Diverse City is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Beryl Catherine Richards. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Diverse City operate?

Diverse City operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Diverse City a registered charity?

Yes — Diverse City is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1176855.

Details

Address
3 Manwell Drive
Swanage
BH19 2RB
Registration Date
25 January 2018
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5115781
Charity Number
1176855

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Trustees

Beryl Catherine Richards Chair
Ben Johnsen
Emma Hughes
Joshua Ward
Judeline Nicholas
Also governs 1 other charity
Juliette Burton
Naomi Baldwin Webb
Sara Rhodes
Sophie Cottle

Sectors & Classifications

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