KINGSTON THEATRE TRUST
Registered charity 1000182 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as ROSE OF KINGSTON, THE FIRST THEATRE OF THE 21ST CENTURY
Presenting a programme of plays and other activities in the Rose Theatre, Kingston and beyond, which advance the education of the public in all aspects of dramatic art.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £41,883 for the year ended 31 March 2025 and held free reserves in deficit by £492,603 after accounting for restricted funds and designated assets. Per the trustees' report, the charity is reliant on projected funding from its two principal stakeholders, the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames and Kingston University, to maintain its going concern status. The auditors have identified a material uncertainty regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern due to these net current liabilities and reliance on future stakeholder support.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: 25% of normal operating expenditure (held: £617k)
“The plan is to attain 25% of normal operating expenditure.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: material uncertainty disclosed
“While this material uncertainty exists, which may cast significant doubt in respect of going concern, the two stakeholders have confirmed their continued support for at least the next 12 months.” — page 24
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Kingston University purchased services from the charity and its subsidiary.
“KU purchased services from Kingston Theatre Trust of £295,208 (2024 - £342,292) and £14,427 (2024 - £15,262) from its subsidiary undertaking.” — page 44
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: Rose Theatre Enterprises Ltd
“ROSE THEATRE ENTERPRISES LTD is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kingston Theatre Trust. The company donates its surplus funds to Kingston Theatre Trust.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts audited by Moore (South) LLP. Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.
Property (HM Land Registry)
1 registered title in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (0 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
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Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Cost of raising funds
£218k
Reported reserves equal ~0.0 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).
Per its annual return, largest income source: Charitable activities (81% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.
Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 5.6% of total income — above the median for charities its size (5.2%) (benchmarks).
- Alan Brian Ridgeway · trustee of 1 other charity
- Bernadette Bhangoo
- Caroline Maddison
- Councillor Sarah Sillett
- Councillor Thomas Reeve
- Elizabeth Wilkinson
- Gary Pell
- Guy Verrall-Withers
- Louisa Green
- Neill Martin Penney
- ROBERT O'DOWD
- Radhika Kapur
- Rubi Gubara-Sannie · trustee of 1 other charity
- Sian Alexander Mrs
- Simon Edwards
- William Price
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Kingston Upon Thames · Surrey
Income and spending
Common questions
Is KINGSTON THEATRE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £41,883 for the year ended 31 March 2025 and held free reserves in deficit by £492,603 after accounting for restricted funds and designated assets. Per the trustees' report, the charity is reliant on projected funding from its two principal stakeholders, the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames and Kingston University, to maintain its going concern status. The auditors have identified a material uncertainty regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern due to these net current liabilities and reliance on future stakeholder support. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Moore (South) LLP.
Who funds KINGSTON THEATRE TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name KINGSTON THEATRE TRUST as a grant recipient include THE LINDER FOUNDATION, THE ROSE FOUNDATION, The Patricia Routledge Foundation.
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