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Out Of The Darkness Theatre Company

Also known as: Out of the Darkness Theatre Company

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC020599
Status
Active
Registered
Oct. 14, 1992
Legal form
Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Address

Address
The Wards
Elgin
IV30 6AA

Contact

Website
odtheatre.org.uk
Screenshot of the Out Of The Darkness Theatre Company website

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of education','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage'

ODTC has continued to provide tailored support for our members with learning disabilities, ensuring they have the resources and assistance needed to participate fully in our programs. Our inclusive approach fosters a supportive environment where all members can thrive, develop their skills, and build confidence through theatre and performance arts. Due to the demand for our service we continue to attract new members and are now crossing into Highland and Aberdeenshire regions. This expansion allows us to reach more communities and provide our unique service of theatre training and support to a wider population.

Beneficiaries: 'People with disabilities or health problems'

Objectives: The company’s objects are: (1) The company is established to advance the education and to promote the welfare of people with learning challenges through a) the provision of a forum which will enable people with learning challenges to fully express themselves through the creative arts. b) The creation of meaningful work experience in the arts for people with learning challenges c) the encouragement of self-reliance and initiative among people with learning challenges through their involvement with the arts (2) The company is established to advance education in performing arts through working in partnership with education providers. (3) The company performs and provides theatre and entertainment ensuring accessibility to all, enabling community and social engagement. 5 The company’s objects are restricted to those set out in article 4 (but subject to article 6). 6 The company may (subject to first obtaining the consent of OSCR) add to, remove or alter the statement of the company’s objects in article 4. on any occasion when it does so, it must give notice to the registrar of companies and the amendment will not be effective until that notice is registered on the register of companies.

Geography

Main operating location
Moray
Geographical spread
More than one local authority area in Scotland

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Employees
March 31, 2025 £345,987 £329,288 7
March 31, 2024 £288,047 £275,510 7
March 31, 2023 £273,055 £260,134 6
March 31, 2022 £257,237 £238,844 6
March 31, 2021 £219,500 £215,676 6