HALF MOON YOUNG PEOPLE'S THEATRE LIMITED

Registered charity 1010192 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Half Moon focuses on work for and with young people from 0 to 18. The work is inclusive and accessible for all. The company has two main thrusts of activity:- producing and presenting professional theatre at the base, in venues and in youth and schools settings - providing an extensive participatory programme including youth theatres, school and community projects.

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Latest income
£830k
Latest spending
£883k
Registered
1992
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity ended the year with an in-year deficit of £52,987, which was supported by unrestricted reserves. The trustees report that the organization is in a stable position with good cash flow and no outstanding debt repayments, although they note a downward trend in grant income from trusts and foundations.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: more than £60,000 — below the median for charities its size (£60k)
“One employee earned £60,000 or more during the year (2024 - two).” — page 31
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Employees paid over £60,000: 1
“One employee earned £60,000 or more during the year (2024 - two).” — page 31
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: £70,000 (held: £367k)
“The target level for the Designated Reserve is £70,000. This figure comprises an estimated £45,000, equivalent to three months’ support costs and an additional £25,000 allocated for discretionary or unplanned expenditure.” — page 12
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustees made donations to the charity.
“Trustees made a total of £1,096 (2024: £2,200) donations during the year.” — page 37
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by Breckman & Company Ltd. Discloses 6 of 6 completeness components.

Property (HM Land Registry)

1 registered title in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (1 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)

Total income
£830k
Total spending
£883k
Reserves (reported)
£17k
Employees
10

Reported reserves equal ~0.2 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).

Per its annual return, largest income source: Charitable activities (60% 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: 0.0% of total income — below the median for charities its size (4.9%) (benchmarks).

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Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Tower Hamlets

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£830k£883k
31/03/2024£831k£823k
31/03/2023£842k£890k
31/03/2022£897k£826k
31/03/2021£715k£666k

Common questions

Is HALF MOON YOUNG PEOPLE'S THEATRE LIMITED financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with an in-year deficit of £52,987, which was supported by unrestricted reserves. The trustees report that the organization is in a stable position with good cash flow and no outstanding debt repayments, although they note a downward trend in grant income from trusts and foundations. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Breckman & Company Ltd.

What does the highest-paid employee of HALF MOON YOUNG PEOPLE'S THEATRE LIMITED earn?

Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the more than £60,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.

Who funds HALF MOON YOUNG PEOPLE'S THEATRE LIMITED?

Funders whose own accounts filings name HALF MOON YOUNG PEOPLE'S THEATRE LIMITED as a grant recipient include THE ALDGATE AND ALLHALLOWS FOUNDATION, The Merchant Taylors' Foundation, EAST END COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, CHARLES S FRENCH CHARITABLE TRUST, CHAPMAN CHARITABLE TRUST.

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

FunderYearAmountPurpose (as stated by the funder)
THE ALDGATE AND ALLHALLOWS FOUNDATIONFY2025£14kSpeech Bubbles in four Tower Hamlets schools
The Merchant Taylors' FoundationFY2022£7kSmall Grants Scheme
EAST END COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONFY2025£7k
EAST END COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONFY2023£7kCreative Play
EAST END COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONFY2024£5kCreative Play sessions
CHARLES S FRENCH CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2022£5k
EAST END COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONFY2025£3kSkills and employment project for young people
CHAPMAN CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2022£2k
Newcomen Collett Educational FoundationFY2023£1kOther Grants
THE AUSTIN AND HOPE PILKINGTON TRUSTFY2022£1kQuarterly Grants for Institutions - Round One - The Arts Early Career Projects
Newcomen Collett Educational FoundationFY2022£1kProjects/Equipment
THE BUZZACOTT STUART DEFRIES MEMORIAL FUNDFY2025£500
GRANGE FARM CENTREFY2025—

Government & lottery funding

Grants to this charity published as open data by government and lottery funders (360Giving).

FunderDateAmountPurpose
City Bridge Foundation02/08/2023£139kGrant to Half Moon Young People's Theatre Ltd
City Bridge Foundation03/10/2022£3kEco audit to Half Moon Young People's Theatre Ltd
City Bridge Foundation05/07/2022£2kGrant to Half Moon Young People's Theatre Ltd
The National Lottery Heritage Fund04/12/2019£37k"Exploration 1990"
The National Lottery Heritage Fund10/01/2018£20k"Playful Heritage – exploring social activities undertaken by young people in the East End"
The National Lottery Heritage Fund04/08/2015£46k"Stages of Half Moon"
The National Lottery Heritage Fund09/07/2014£10k"Limehouse Landmark - celebrating the many stages of Half Moon's home"
City Bridge Foundation07/05/2009£100kGrant to Half Moon Young People's Theatre Ltd