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
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £455,442 | £483,331 | 0 / 25 | |||
| 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 |
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
Friargate Theatre
Lower Friargate
YORK
YO1 9SL
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Also Known As
- Riding Lights Theatre Company
- Rltc
- Roughshod
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
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