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The Royal Ballet

The Governors of The Royal Ballet are the guardians of the heritage of:The Royal BalletThe Birmingham Royal BalletThe Royal Ballet (Lower & Upper) School

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Activities & Mission

The Governors of The Royal Ballet are the guardians of the heritage of:The Royal BalletThe Birmingham Royal BalletThe Royal Ballet (Lower & Upper) School

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
£8,000
Latest Expenditure
£3,682

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 46.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 46.0%
Expenditure as % of income

Frequently asked questions about The Royal Ballet

What does The Royal Ballet do?

The Governors of The Royal Ballet are the guardians of the heritage of:The Royal BalletThe Birmingham Royal BalletThe Royal Ballet (Lower & Upper) School

When was The Royal Ballet registered as a charity?

The Royal Ballet was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 November 1962 as charity number 212150. It has been registered for 64 years.

Who runs The Royal Ballet?

The Royal Ballet is governed by a board of 15 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dame Susan Jane OWEN DCB. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Royal Ballet operate?

The Royal Ballet operates across 3 areas: Birmingham City, City Of Westminster and Richmond Upon Thames.

Is The Royal Ballet a registered charity?

Yes — The Royal Ballet is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 212150.

Details

Address
ROYAL OPERA HOUSE
COVENT GARDEN
LONDON
WC2E 9DD
Registration Date
12 November 1962
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
212150
Charity Number
212150

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Trustees

Dame Susan Jane OWEN DCB Chair
ALEXANDER MARRIS WHITLEY
Anne Bulford
Baroness Deborah Bull CBE
Hilary CARTY BMA CCMI
Ida Louise Levine
Also governs 1 other charity
Isabel Heloise McMeekan
Jeanetta LAURENCE OBE
Lindsay Tomlinson OBE
Luke Rittner CBE
Nicholas Robert Hytner
Also governs 1 other charity
SIR DAVID NORMINGTON GCB
Sir Lloyd Dorfman CVO CBE
Stephen David Maddock OBE
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

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