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Northern Ballet Limited

Also known as: Northern Ballet Theatre Limited, Northern Dance Theatre Limited

Northern Ballet is a classical ballet company which tours for approximately 26 weeks each year to 18 cities within the United Kingdom. Performances are narrative, theatrical and dramatic and are accessible to a diverse range of audiences who would not otherwise see the highest quality of dance. Northern Ballet is also committed to advancing education in the arts through training and workshops.

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Activities & Mission

Northern Ballet is a classical ballet company which tours for approximately 26 weeks each year to 18 cities within the United Kingdom. Performances are narrative, theatrical and dramatic and are accessible to a diverse range of audiences who would not otherwise see the highest quality of dance. Northern Ballet is also committed to advancing education in the arts through training and workshops.

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
£10,662,890
Latest Expenditure
£8,720,289

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 70.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 22% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample: 125). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 85.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 29% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 14.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 19% 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 £4,750,391
Charitable Activities £3,623,176
Other Trading £190,053
Investments £38,869
Other Income £2,060,401

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £7,489,658
Raising Funds £1,230,631
Governance £36,330
Grants to Institutions £0
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
£10,662,890
£8,720,289£7,489,658£16,348,129£5,147,120119 / 27
2024
£8,957,952
£7,921,047£6,509,656£14,442,052£3,032,226127 / 28
2023
£8,971,486
£10,220,193£9,078,983£13,368,666£13,368,666123 / 20
2022
£8,575,118
£8,913,633£7,926,472£14,637,289£14,637,289131 / 30
2021
£8,743,911
£6,504,428£5,583,052£14,975,862£2,534,930125 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Northern Ballet Limited

What does Northern Ballet Limited do?

Northern Ballet is a classical ballet company which tours for approximately 26 weeks each year to 18 cities within the United Kingdom. Performances are narrative, theatrical and dramatic and are accessible to a diverse range of audiences who would not otherwise see the highest quality of dance. Northern Ballet is also committed to advancing education in the arts through training and workshops.

How much income did Northern Ballet Limited report in 2025?

Northern Ballet Limited reported total income of £10.66m and reported expenditure of £8.72m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Northern Ballet Limited?

Northern Ballet Limited has a program ratio of 70.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 22% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample of 125 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Northern Ballet Limited registered as a charity?

Northern Ballet Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 September 1969 as charity number 259140. It has been registered for 57 years.

Who runs Northern Ballet Limited?

Northern Ballet Limited is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is Guido Roberto Perricone Mr. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Northern Ballet Limited operate?

Northern Ballet Limited operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Northern Ballet Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Northern Ballet Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 259140.

Details

Address
Northern Ballet
2 St. Cecilia Street
LEEDS
LS2 7PA
Registration Date
27 September 1969
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
259140
Charity Number
259140

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Trustees

Guido Roberto Perricone Mr Chair
Andrew McNaught
Emma Burrows
Imogen Knight
Jessye Parke
Jolyon Leonard Harrison
Kate Fisher
Kyla Mullins
PHILIP KELLER
Sir Gregory Doran
Sonny Hanley
Steven James McRae

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Northern Ballet Theatre Limited
  • Northern Dance Theatre Limited

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14 May 2026
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