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Lamda LTD

Also known as: London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art, London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art

In addition to five validated degree programmes, LAMDA offers a Foundation Course and a number of Diplomas, semester and short courses for the private market. The work of the Drama School is complemented by that of Examinations, through which LAMDA offers a drama and communications-based syllabus leading to accredited and non-accredited awards in the UK and overseas.

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Activities & Mission

In addition to five validated degree programmes, LAMDA offers a Foundation Course and a number of Diplomas, semester and short courses for the private market. The work of the Drama School is complemented by that of Examinations, through which LAMDA offers a drama and communications-based syllabus leading to accredited and non-accredited awards in the UK and overseas.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£18,518,173
Latest Expenditure
£17,632,997

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 92.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 66% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample: 125). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 97.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 68% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 3.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 51% 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 £1,747,764
Charitable Activities £16,062,276
Other Trading £180,593
Investments £172,225
Other Income £355,315

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £17,182,663
Raising Funds £409,823
Governance £230,177
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £40,511

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£18,518,173
£17,632,997£17,182,663£26,388,376£3,755,969244 / 0
2023
£17,154,099
£15,956,965£15,749,533£24,221,202£2,473,971218 / 0
2022
£13,413,882
£13,383,616£13,141,039£23,014,298£1,551,963219 / 0
2021
£10,923,443
£11,988,710£11,988,710£22,993,804£1,062,951177 / 0
2020
£10,466,045
£12,251,921£11,701,532£24,059,072£23,711,107196 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Lamda LTD

What does Lamda LTD do?

In addition to five validated degree programmes, LAMDA offers a Foundation Course and a number of Diplomas, semester and short courses for the private market. The work of the Drama School is complemented by that of Examinations, through which LAMDA offers a drama and communications-based syllabus leading to accredited and non-accredited awards in the UK and overseas.

How much income did Lamda LTD report in 2024?

Lamda LTD reported total income of £18.52m and reported expenditure of £17.63m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Lamda LTD?

Lamda LTD has a program ratio of 92.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 66% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample of 125 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Lamda LTD registered as a charity?

Lamda LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 March 1963 as charity number 312821. It has been registered for 63 years.

Who runs Lamda LTD?

Lamda LTD is governed by a board of 19 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Lamda LTD operate?

Lamda LTD operates in Hammersmith And Fulham, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Lamda LTD a registered charity?

Yes — Lamda LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 312821.

Details

Address
155 TALGARTH ROAD
LONDON
W14 9DA
Registration Date
3 March 1963
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
312821
Charity Number
312821

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Trustees

DAVID ROPER
Also governs 2 other charities
George Thomas Ryan
Helen Sarah Wright
Joanne Margaret Hirst
Leah Isabelle Melanie Ferguson
LORD THOMAS ORLANDO CHANDOS
Mark De Faria Thomas
Megha Thyagarajan
Michelle Janice Daisley
Nathan Richardson
Nese Guner Rosborough
Prof Naren Anthony Barfield
Prof, OBE Frances Corner
Also governs 1 other charity
Professor Dame Shirley Anne Teresa Pearce
Professor Mohammad Dastbaz
Rory Michael Kinnear
Shamez Alibhai
Sir Nigel Carrington
Thomas Laing-Baker

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art
  • London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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