Forced Entertainment Limited
The principal activity of the company is the advancement of education for the public benefit by the promotion of the arts, in particular but not exclusively the art of drama.
Activities & Mission
The principal activity of the company is the advancement of education for the public benefit by the promotion of the arts, in particular but not exclusively the art of drama.
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 56% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 34% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 30% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £724,213 | £707,563 | £662,066 | £316,402 | £301,915 | 10 / 0 |
| 2024 | £500,032 | £581,753 | £521,015 | £299,752 | £279,838 | 9 / 0 |
| 2023 | £519,018 | £556,325 | £508,509 | £381,473 | £328,787 | 9 / 0 |
| 2022 | £562,164 | £648,682 | £648,682 | £418,780 | £359,629 | 9 / 0 |
| 2021 | £683,007 | £439,238 | £437,578 | £505,298 | £286,977 | 9 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Forced Entertainment Limited
What does Forced Entertainment Limited do?
The principal activity of the company is the advancement of education for the public benefit by the promotion of the arts, in particular but not exclusively the art of drama.
How much income did Forced Entertainment Limited report in 2025?
Forced Entertainment Limited reported total income of £724k and reported expenditure of £708k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Forced Entertainment Limited?
Forced Entertainment Limited has a program ratio of 91.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 56% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Forced Entertainment Limited registered as a charity?
Forced Entertainment Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 October 1995 as charity number 1049574. It has been registered for 31 years.
Who runs Forced Entertainment Limited?
Forced Entertainment Limited is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is David Micklem. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Forced Entertainment Limited operate?
Forced Entertainment Limited operates across 4 areas: Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield City.
Is Forced Entertainment Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Forced Entertainment Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1049574.
Details
THE WORKSTATION
15 PATERNOSTER ROW
SHEFFIELD
S1 2BX
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