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Riding Lights

Also known as: Riding Lights Theatre Company, Rltc, Roughshod

Productions, performances and special events - from small scale to major touring productions.Short filmsYouth TheatreResidential Summer SchoolSpecial education projectsDrama training and teaching

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Activities & Mission

Productions, performances and special events - from small scale to major touring productions.Short filmsYouth TheatreResidential Summer SchoolSpecial education projectsDrama training and teaching

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
£455,442
Latest Expenditure
£483,331

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 106.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 106.1%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£455,442
£483,3310 / 25
2024
£337,436
£420,1940 / 12
2023
£336,405
£415,8900 / 25
2022
£369,905
£302,4480 / 12
2021
£320,747
£294,4910 / 8

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Riding Lights

What does Riding Lights do?

Productions, performances and special events - from small scale to major touring productions.Short filmsYouth TheatreResidential Summer SchoolSpecial education projectsDrama training and teaching

How much income did Riding Lights report in 2025?

Riding Lights reported total income of £455k and reported expenditure of £483k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Riding Lights registered as a charity?

Riding Lights was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 June 1998 as charity number 1070142. It has been registered for 28 years.

Who runs Riding Lights?

Riding Lights is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is JOHN CHRISTOPHER EMMETT. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Riding Lights operate?

Riding Lights operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Riding Lights a registered charity?

Yes — Riding Lights is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1070142.

Details

Address
Riding Lights Theatre Co
Friargate Theatre
Lower Friargate
YORK
YO1 9SL
Registration Date
23 June 1998
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3942090
Charity Number
1070142

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Trustees

JOHN CHRISTOPHER EMMETT Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Andrew James Bradley
ANTONY DUNN
David John Lampitt
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Rebecca Amy Benzie
ISrael Oyelumade
Joseph Simon Harmston
Sally Maddison
SEAN MICHAEL HOWARD CAVANAGH
YVONNE PATRICIA LOUISE MORLEY-CHISHOLM

Also Known As

  • Riding Lights Theatre Company
  • Rltc
  • Roughshod

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30 July 2026
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