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English National Ballet

Also known as: English National Ballet Limited, Enb, English National Ballet Enterprises Ltd, English National Ballet Ltd

The primary objective of the Charity remains to present productions of classical ballet of the highest quality within England and around the world, with particular emphasis on access to these performances to the widest possible audience through affordable pricing, touring to different venues in England and attractive repertoire.

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Activities & Mission

The primary objective of the Charity remains to present productions of classical ballet of the highest quality within England and around the world, with particular emphasis on access to these performances to the widest possible audience through affordable pricing, touring to different venues in England and attractive repertoire.

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
£25,429,000
Latest Expenditure
£25,582,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 93.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 71% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample: 125). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 93.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 50% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 4.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 46% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £6,996,000
Charitable Activities £11,294,000
Other Trading £2,534,000
Investments £674,000
Other Income £3,931,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £23,835,000
Raising Funds £961,000
Governance £86,000
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £786,000

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
£25,429,000
£25,582,000£23,835,000£37,079,000£14,531,000237 / 9
2024
£22,936,000
£21,162,000£19,908,000£37,232,000£3,242,000194 / 9
2023
£21,480,000
£20,126,000£18,955,000£35,458,000£3,472,000177 / 9
2022
£21,257,000
£19,050,000£17,978,000£34,104,000£3,195,000205 / 11
2021
£19,801,000
£13,383,000£12,358,000£31,897,000£3,420,000198 / 30

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about English National Ballet

What does English National Ballet do?

The primary objective of the Charity remains to present productions of classical ballet of the highest quality within England and around the world, with particular emphasis on access to these performances to the widest possible audience through affordable pricing, touring to different venues in England and attractive repertoire.

How much income did English National Ballet report in 2025?

English National Ballet reported total income of £25.43m and reported expenditure of £25.58m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is English National Ballet?

English National Ballet has a program ratio of 93.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 71% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample of 125 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was English National Ballet registered as a charity?

English National Ballet was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 February 1963 as charity number 214005. It has been registered for 63 years.

Who runs English National Ballet?

English National Ballet 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 English National Ballet operate?

English National Ballet operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is English National Ballet a registered charity?

Yes — English National Ballet is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 214005.

Details

Address
41 Hopewell Square
London
E14 0SY
Registration Date
21 February 1963
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
214005
Charity Number
214005

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Trustees

Alexander Humphreys
Brenda Leff
Also governs 2 other charities
Christopher Alan Marks
Dr Shirley Thompson
Fay Marilyn Berk
Kamara Gray
Lady Deborah Buffini
Also governs 1 other charity
Sally Elizbeth Anne Rushton
Sanaz Fatimeh Amidi
Sandra Janet Honess
Sir Alexander Rupert Gavin

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • English National Ballet Limited
  • Enb
  • English National Ballet Enterprises Ltd
  • English National Ballet Ltd

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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