Funding and income

The RSC is funded by a combination of public subsidy from Arts Council England and self generated income from box office, sponsorship & donations, trading activities and investment & other income.

Public subsidy
In 2007/08 the public subsidy was £14.8m and accounted for 50% of the operating income. Arts Council funding has now been secured until 2010/11, increasing by 2.7% each year.

Annual report
For details on 2007/08 finances, please see the annual report and accounts and the statutory accounts. 

Transforming our Theatres
In 2007/08, £19.5m was raised towards the Transforming our Theatres Project coming from Arts Council England, Advantage West Midlands, The Gatsby Foundation and a combination of private sources.

For more information on Transforming our Theatres, please visit www.rsc.org.uk/transformation

Sponsorship and support

Sponsorship
Income generated from partnerships with individuals, businesses, universities, trusts and foundations is a vital part of the RSC's funding. This income underpins the RSC's work both on and off the stage and plants the seeds of ideas for exciting and pioneering new ventures.

Support
Individuals contribute to the life of the RSC through membership and Patrons Schemes,, which provides support for verse, movement, fight training and actor's welfare. RSC Patrons take part in a range of events programmed around performances and enjoy special access to all those involved in the life of the RSC.

The networks extend to the business community, where a wide range of partnership opportunities exist, from title sponsorship of a production or tour to support for community, education and access programmes.

If you need this information in a different format, please email access@rsc.org.uk