DURHAM DRAMATIC SOCIETY LIMITED

Registration #1156923 · Registered

www.durham-city-theatre.co.uk

mikewendy4@aol.com

19 MIDDLEHAM ROAD DURHAM DH1 5QH

75
out of 100
Verified

The City Theatre has been improved by alterations to its entrance and bar and to its heating, making it more attractive to potential audiences. The Society performed five three-act plays which played to 88%, 93%. 60%, 68% and 75% of capacity. The theatre has been hired on occasions by professional and amateur companies. The Society has been represented at drama festivals at Saltburn and Buxton

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About DURHAM DRAMATIC SOCIETY LIMITED

DURHAM DRAMATIC SOCIETY LIMITED is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1156923). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Verified" rating with a CharityScore of 75/100 — a well-rated and transparent charity that meets strong governance standards. This indicates a reliable charity with strong fundamentals across most of our assessment criteria. In its most recent reporting year (2024), DURHAM DRAMATIC SOCIETY LIMITED reported a total income of £15,360 and total expenditure of £33,162, a spending ratio of 216% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, DURHAM DRAMATIC SOCIETY LIMITED describes its activities as follows: The City Theatre has been improved by alterations to its entrance and bar and to its heating, making it more attractive to potential audiences. The Society performed five three-act plays which played to 88%, 93%. 60%, 68% and 75% of capacity. The theatre has been hired on occasions by professional and amateur companies. The Society has been represented at drama festivals at Saltburn and Buxton Our analysis has identified 1 high-severity concern for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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⚠️ Red Flags (1)

High
Financial: Spending £33,162 vs income £15,360 — ratio 2.2x

Score Breakdown

Trustees & Governance25 / 25
Financial Health10 / 25
Filing History & Transparency20 / 30
Regulatory Standing10 / 10

Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 215.9% of income spent on charitable work

YearIncomeSpendingRatio
2024£15,360£33,162216%

Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026