THE RONDO TRUST FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
The main activities undertaken by the Trust are the promotion of performances at the Rondo Theatre by both amateur and professional artists, undertaking to encourage and support new writing and emerging theatre companies, and supporting the Rondo Theatre Company, and children's theatre groups.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the trust reported a net inflow of funds of £10,676 for the year ended 31 July 2025, resulting in total unrestricted and restricted funds of £87,345. The trustees consider the reserves held to be appropriate to pursue the objects and activities of the trust, noting a policy to maintain sufficient reserves for continued successful operation.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the trustees to maintain reserves sufficient to ensure the con nued successful opera on of the theatre and its ac vi es.” — page 4
Trustees
- Matt Nationchair
- Alana Wright
- Jasmine Hazelwood
- Jonathan Hetreed
- Maria Elizabeth Finlay
- Richard Leigh
- Robert James Finlay
- Stephanie Hazell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £127k | £116k |
| 31/07/2024 | £127k | £102k |
| 31/07/2023 | £109k | £103k |
| 31/07/2022 | £73k | £93k |
| 31/07/2021 | £94k | £51k |
Common questions
Is THE RONDO TRUST FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the trust reported a net inflow of funds of £10,676 for the year ended 31 July 2025, resulting in total unrestricted and restricted funds of £87,345. The trustees consider the reserves held to be appropriate to pursue the objects and activities of the trust, noting a policy to maintain sufficient reserves for continued successful operation. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE GATSBY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 2 | £27.3m |
| THE MACKINTOSH FOUNDATION | 2 | £53k |
| THE JOHN COATES CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £15k |
| THE INFLEXION FOUNDATION | 1 | £1.5m |
| BACKSTAGE TRUST | 1 | £1.3m |
| MOONDANCE FOUNDATION | 1 | £750k |
| AKO FOUNDATION | 1 | £500k |
| THE MASTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £375k |
Charities like this
- THE ROUNDHOUSE TRUST
- BIRMINGHAM HIPPODROME THEATRE TRUST LIMITED
- UNITY THEATRE TRUST
- THEATRE DEVELOPMENT TRUST
- THE RC SHERRIFF ROSEBRIARS TRUST
- BACKSTAGE TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE RONDO TRUST FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS | £127k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE ROUNDHOUSE TRUST | £16.6m | — | 11 | below | — | no doubt |
| BIRMINGHAM HIPPODROME THEATRE TRUST LIMITED | £39.1m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| UNITY THEATRE TRUST | £228k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THEATRE DEVELOPMENT TRUST | £1.0m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE RC SHERRIFF ROSEBRIARS TRUST | £168k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |