Leicester Drama Society Limited
Also known as: Little Theatre
Leicester Drama Society is an amateur drama group which exists to encourage the study and practice of dramatic art and to promote and conduct theatrical performances. The Society owns and operates a theatre in Leicester city centre - The Little Theatre - where it stages 13 productions a year and provides a venue for other amateur societies and some professional shows.
Activities & Mission
Leicester Drama Society is an amateur drama group which exists to encourage the study and practice of dramatic art and to promote and conduct theatrical performances. The Society owns and operates a theatre in Leicester city centre - The Little Theatre - where it stages 13 productions a year and provides a venue for other amateur societies and some professional shows.
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 46% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 57% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 67% 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £715,183 | £614,585 | £608,519 | £1,136,931 | £966,899 | 6 / 400 |
| 2023 | £672,291 | £560,970 | £553,517 | £1,036,333 | £885,164 | 6 / 394 |
| 2022 | £444,116 | £418,850 | 0 / 375 | |||
| 2021 | £341,775 | £180,313 | 0 / 330 | |||
| 2020 | £600,973 | £634,947 | £499,726 | £738,284 | £3,458 | 22 / 313 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Leicester Drama Society Limited
What does Leicester Drama Society Limited do?
Leicester Drama Society is an amateur drama group which exists to encourage the study and practice of dramatic art and to promote and conduct theatrical performances. The Society owns and operates a theatre in Leicester city centre - The Little Theatre - where it stages 13 productions a year and provides a venue for other amateur societies and some professional shows.
How much income did Leicester Drama Society Limited report in 2024?
Leicester Drama Society Limited reported total income of £715k and reported expenditure of £615k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Leicester Drama Society Limited?
Leicester Drama Society Limited has a program ratio of 85.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 46% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Leicester Drama Society Limited registered as a charity?
Leicester Drama Society Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 January 1963 as charity number 214249. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs Leicester Drama Society Limited?
Leicester Drama Society Limited is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Leicester Drama Society Limited operate?
Leicester Drama Society Limited operates across 2 areas: Leicester City and Leicestershire.
Is Leicester Drama Society Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Leicester Drama Society Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 214249.
Details
THE LITTLE THEATRE
DOVER STREET
LEICESTER
LE1 6PW
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Also Known As
- Little Theatre
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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