The Royal Shakespeare Company, Stratford-Upon-Avon
Notable UK charityAlso known as: The Royal Shakespeare Theatre Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Shakespeare Company - R S C
To conserve, advance and disseminate the dramatic heritage of Shakespeare and advance and improve the dramatic art in the UK and throughout the world; producing and presenting dramatic performances of all kinds and teaching, training and other educational activities. These objectives are achieved by the production of plays by Shakespeare, other classic playwrights and commissioning new work.
Activities & Mission
To conserve, advance and disseminate the dramatic heritage of Shakespeare and advance and improve the dramatic art in the UK and throughout the world; producing and presenting dramatic performances of all kinds and teaching, training and other educational activities. These objectives are achieved by the production of plays by Shakespeare, other classic playwrights and commissioning new work.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 64% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample: 125). How is this calculated?
Higher than 38% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 62% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Expenditure Categories
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 | £82,038,000 | £84,447,000 | £75,413,000 | £128,111,000 | £3,094,000 | 1029 / 36 |
| 2024 | £92,171,000 | £87,918,000 | £80,343,000 | £130,520,000 | £8,951,000 | 951 / 36 |
| 2023 | £68,122,000 | £68,131,000 | £61,325,000 | £123,833,000 | £23,565,000 | 882 / 28 |
| 2022 | £39,698,000 | £43,311,000 | £36,631,000 | £127,105,000 | £28,400,000 | 777 / 19 |
| 2021 | £36,099,000 | £34,833,000 | £28,896,000 | £129,114,000 | £29,229,000 | 901 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Royal Shakespeare Company, Stratford-Upon-Avon
What does The Royal Shakespeare Company, Stratford-Upon-Avon do?
To conserve, advance and disseminate the dramatic heritage of Shakespeare and advance and improve the dramatic art in the UK and throughout the world; producing and presenting dramatic performances of all kinds and teaching, training and other educational activities. These objectives are achieved by the production of plays by Shakespeare, other classic playwrights and commissioning new work.
How much income did The Royal Shakespeare Company, Stratford-Upon-Avon report in 2025?
The Royal Shakespeare Company, Stratford-Upon-Avon reported total income of £82.04m and reported expenditure of £84.45m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Royal Shakespeare Company, Stratford-Upon-Avon?
The Royal Shakespeare Company, Stratford-Upon-Avon has a program ratio of 91.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 64% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample of 125 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Royal Shakespeare Company, Stratford-Upon-Avon registered as a charity?
The Royal Shakespeare Company, Stratford-Upon-Avon was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 April 1963 as charity number 212481. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs The Royal Shakespeare Company, Stratford-Upon-Avon?
The Royal Shakespeare Company, Stratford-Upon-Avon is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is Shriti Vinodkant Vadera. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Royal Shakespeare Company, Stratford-Upon-Avon operate?
The Royal Shakespeare Company, Stratford-Upon-Avon operates across 3 areas: Scotland, United States and England And Wales.
Is The Royal Shakespeare Company, Stratford-Upon-Avon a registered charity?
Yes — The Royal Shakespeare Company, Stratford-Upon-Avon is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 212481.
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STRATFORD-UPON-AVON
WARWICKSHIRE
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Also Known As
- The Royal Shakespeare Theatre Stratford-Upon-Avon
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- 14 May 2026
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