RAMBERT SCHOOL OF BALLET AND CONTEMPORARY DANCE TRUST
The objects of the Trust are to advance the education of the public in the arts of ballet and contemporary dance and to promote further and higher education in those arts, primarily by supporting and providing facilities for the Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the Trust holds unrestricted reserves of £12,681,919, which are represented wholly by investment in property. The Trustees are satisfied that the Trust's financial position is suitably balanced to meet future liabilities, provided the School continues to meet its rent obligations.
What the accounts disclose
“In the year to 31 July 2025, the Trust’s operating income, being rent receivable from the School amounted to £330,000” — page 5
“Susan Cambridge is a Trustee of the School, which is considered to be a connected charity of the Trust. During the year the Trust received rent of £330,000 (2024: £330,000) from the School. At 31 July 2025, the Trust owed £3,318 to the School (2024: £nil) for expenses incurred on its behalf. The Trust made a grant to the School of £75,000 (2024: £75,000) during the year.” — page 19
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2023)
Trustees
- MR RICHARD BUTLER-ADAMS
- NIGEL WILLIAM REID
- Susan Cambridge
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £330k | £97k |
| 31/07/2024 | £330k | £109k |
| 31/07/2023 | £1.8m | £119k |
| 31/07/2022 | £330k | £130k |
| 31/07/2021 | £330k | £140k |
Common questions
Is RAMBERT SCHOOL OF BALLET AND CONTEMPORARY DANCE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the Trust holds unrestricted reserves of £12,681,919, which are represented wholly by investment in property. The Trustees are satisfied that the Trust's financial position is suitably balanced to meet future liabilities, provided the School continues to meet its rent obligations. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Crowe U.K. LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MAAIKE MCINNES CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £7.5m |
| ROYAL BALLET SCHOOL ENDOWMENT FUND | 1 | £1.4m |
| THE BAND TRUST | 1 | £1.0m |
| THE KENNETH & SUSAN GREEN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £450k |
| THE THOMPSON FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £415k |
| THE CALLEVA FOUNDATION | 1 | £210k |
| THE BEAVERBROOK FOUNDATION | 1 | £181k |
| ST PAUL'S SCHOOLS FOUNDATION | 1 | £130k |
Charities like this
- RAMBERT TRUST LIMITED
- RAMBERT SCHOOL OF BALLET AND CONTEMPORARY DANCE
- BALLET RAMBERT LIMITED
- ROYAL BALLET SCHOOL ENDOWMENT FUND
- GWENT BALLET THEATRE LIMITED
- THE ROYAL BALLET SCHOOL
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAMBERT SCHOOL OF BALLET AND CONTEMPORARY DANCE TRUST | £330k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RAMBERT TRUST LIMITED | £5.1m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RAMBERT SCHOOL OF BALLET AND CONTEMPORARY DANCE | £3.5m | — | — | within | — | no doubt |
| BALLET RAMBERT LIMITED | £3.2m | £110,001 - £120,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL BALLET SCHOOL ENDOWMENT FUND | £627k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GWENT BALLET THEATRE LIMITED | £1.1m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |