romsey amateur operatic and dramatic society (raods)

The charity supports the general public. Romsey Amateur Operatic And Dramatic Society (raods) is a registered charity whose purpose is arts, culture, heritage, or science. It delivers its work by carrying out other charitable activities. The charity is based in Romsey and operates in Cornwall and Hampshire.

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

RAODS produces 12 to 14 shows each year, the programme being a mix of drama, comedy, musicals and pantomime. They also include youth shows. In addition we make the Plaza Theatre (which we wholly own) available to other amateur groups and professional acts.

Fundraising

See where Romsey Amateur Operatic And Dramatic Society (raods) is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Local Authority

Cornwall Hampshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£571,782

Latest Expenditure

£278,853

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 47.4%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 97.1%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 2.9%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £317,954

Charitable Activities £238,055

Other Trading £0

Investments £3,300

Other Income £12,473

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £270,887

Raising Funds £7,966

Governance £0

Grants to Institutions £1,000

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£571,782	£278,853	£270,887	£1,470,750	£1,470,750	0 / 365
2024	£373,886	£322,789				0 / 300
2023	£249,396	£170,953				0 / 320
2022	£235,183	£167,640				0 / 320
2021	£73,217	£57,350				0 / 287