riding lights

The charity supports children and young people, other defined groups, and the general public. Riding Lights is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing human resources. The charity is based in York and operates in England And Wales.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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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

Fundraising

See where Riding Lights is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£337,436

Latest Expenditure

£420,194

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 55.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 97.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 3.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £560,163

Charitable Activities £38,043

Other Trading £4,291

Investments £36

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £333,141

Raising Funds £10,444

Governance £0

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£337,436	£420,194				0 / 12
2023	£336,405	£415,890				0 / 25
2022	£369,905	£302,448				0 / 12
2021	£320,747	£294,491				0 / 8
2020	£574,117	£343,585	£333,141	£574,177	£226,830	8 / 30