# Dramahe

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1204488 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1204488)
- Website: https://dramahe.ac.uk
- Latest income: £10.5k; spending £12.9k
- What it funds: Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/dramahe

The object of the CIO is to advance education in drama, theatre, performing arts and related disciplines in Higher Education for the benefit of the public, in particular but not exclusively by promoting the study and teaching of the dramatic arts.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2025 | £10.5k | £12.9k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £14.4k | £21.8k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The object of the CIO is to advance education in drama, theatre, performing arts and related disciplines in higher education (referred to here as ‘the dramatic arts’) for the benefit of the public, in particular but not exclusively by: a) promoting the study and teaching of the dramatic arts b) providing advice and guidance on good practice within the study and teaching of the dramatic arts c) producing and publishing scholarly works and journals d) providing study and research grants and bursaries and publicly disseminating the results of any research produced e) providing fora for promoting research and scholarly debate on the study and teaching of the dramatic arts f) organising and supporting, and funding academic meetings, workshops, exhibitions, and other events g) providing advice to other organisations and bodies on matters that directly relate to the study and teaching of the dramatic arts

## What it funds

Dramahe is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and arts / culture / heritage / science for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides advocacy / advice / information, sponsors or undertakes research and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Dramahe reported income of £10.5k and spending of £12.9k. Over its last 2 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £34.7k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Dramahe in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (dramahe.ac.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Dramahe open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Dramahe is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Dramahe fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

### Does Dramahe give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Dramahe makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Dramahe give each year?

The register does not break out Dramahe's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Aug 2025 was £12.9k. Over its last 2 reported years its spending averaged £17.4k a year.

### How large is Dramahe?

In its latest reported year Dramahe reported income of £10.5k and spending of £12.9k.


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