Richmond Shakespeare Society

Richmond Shakespeare Society is a local amateur theatre group, a member of the Little Theatre Guild of Great Britain. We operate two professionally run Youth Theatres covering the age groups 8-19 and run from our own premises.

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Activities & Mission

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

Richmond Upon Thames Surrey

Financial Information

Latest Income

£189,063

Latest Expenditure

£170,345

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 15.4%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 7% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 293). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 94.2%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 42% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 5.8%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 47% 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

Donations & Legacies £457,581

Charitable Activities £69,211

Other Trading £0

Investments £548

Other Income £364

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £81,422

Raising Funds £1,569

Governance £3,419

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £3,419

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£189,063	£170,345				0 / 100
2024	£131,161	£137,578				0 / 100
2023	£125,093	£136,732				0 / 100
2022	£527,704	£86,410	£81,422	£792,324	£80,077	0 / 100
2021	£44,589	£49,846				0 / 100

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Frequently asked questions about Richmond Shakespeare Society

What does Richmond Shakespeare Society do?

How much income did Richmond Shakespeare Society report in 2025?

Richmond Shakespeare Society reported total income of £189k and reported expenditure of £170k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Richmond Shakespeare Society?

Richmond Shakespeare Society has a program ratio of 15.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 7% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 293 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Richmond Shakespeare Society registered as a charity?

Richmond Shakespeare Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 August 1978 as charity number 276271. It has been registered for 48 years.

Who runs Richmond Shakespeare Society?

Richmond Shakespeare Society is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is Anthony Medawar. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Richmond Shakespeare Society operate?

Richmond Shakespeare Society operates across 2 areas: Richmond Upon Thames and Surrey.

Is Richmond Shakespeare Society a registered charity?

Yes — Richmond Shakespeare Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 276271.