The Royal Ballet School

Also known as: Royal Ballet School

To train and educate outstanding classical ballet dancers for The Royal Ballet, Birmingham Royal Ballet and other top international dance companies.

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Activities & Mission

To train and educate outstanding classical ballet dancers for The Royal Ballet, Birmingham Royal Ballet and other top international dance companies.

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

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£16,580,000

Latest Expenditure

£19,207,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 106.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 98% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample: 81). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 91.7%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 43% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 8.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 26% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £5,444,000

Charitable Activities £10,570,000

Other Trading £0

Investments £59,000

Other Income £507,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £17,617,000

Raising Funds £1,590,000

Governance £54,000

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

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	£16,580,000	£19,207,000	£17,617,000	£40,868,000	£587,000	250 / 31
2024	£15,660,814	£18,582,700	£17,005,277	£43,494,347	£0	261 / 25
2023	£21,241,000	£16,191,000	£15,481,000	£46,598,000	£2,826,000	255 / 25
2022	£12,534,000	£14,279,000	£13,759,000	£41,535,000	£3,173,000	249 / 25
2021	£11,767,000	£12,888,000	£12,538,000	£42,194,000	£3,449,000	241 / 23

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Frequently asked questions about The Royal Ballet School

What does The Royal Ballet School do?

To train and educate outstanding classical ballet dancers for The Royal Ballet, Birmingham Royal Ballet and other top international dance companies.

How much income did The Royal Ballet School report in 2025?

The Royal Ballet School reported total income of £16.58m and reported expenditure of £19.21m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Royal Ballet School?

The Royal Ballet School has a program ratio of 106.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 98% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample of 81 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Royal Ballet School registered as a charity?

The Royal Ballet School was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 November 1962 as charity number 214364. It has been registered for 64 years.

Who runs The Royal Ballet School?

The Royal Ballet School is governed by a board of 18 trustees. The chair of trustees is Natasha Kaplinsky. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Royal Ballet School operate?

The Royal Ballet School operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Royal Ballet School a registered charity?

Yes — The Royal Ballet School is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 214364.