BLACKPOOL GRAND THEATRE (ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENTS) LIMITED
Latest income
£5.3m
Latest spending
£4.6m
Registered
1993
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the group delivered a small surplus on unrestricted general funds, resulting in a small overall deficit of £4,971 after transfers to fixed assets. The trustees confirm that free reserves of £535,608 are above the stated policy target of £375,000–£400,000, and forecasts indicate a positive reserves position under both normal and less favourable conditions.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: three months running costs (held: £536k)
“The trustees consider that the ideal level of free reserves (unrestricted funds not invested in fixed assets or otherwise designated) at the year-end would be between £375,000 and £400,000, equivalent to three months running costs.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Management fees charged to Blackpool Grand Theatre Trust Ltd
“During the year, the charity charged the Trust company for management fees of £69,960 (2024: £77,971). Also during the year, the Trust paid a grant of £24,879 (2024: £Nil) to the A&E charity towards the cost of the Arts Council Capital Grant Project.” — page 50
“Catering made a pre-tax profit of £64,804 (2023-24: £57,711) which it has Gift Aided to the charity, under a deed of covenant.” — page 12
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Gift Aid from Blackpool Grand Theatre Catering Company Ltd
“During the year, the charity charged the Trust company for management fees of £69,960 (2024: £77,971). Also during the year, the Trust paid a grant of £24,879 (2024: £Nil) to the A&E charity towards the cost of the Arts Council Capital Grant Project.” — page 50
“Catering made a pre-tax profit of £64,804 (2023-24: £57,711) which it has Gift Aided to the charity, under a deed of covenant.” — page 12
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Intercompany charges with Blackpool Grand Productions Ltd
“During the year, the charity charged the Trust company for management fees of £69,960 (2024: £77,971). Also during the year, the Trust paid a grant of £24,879 (2024: £Nil) to the A&E charity towards the cost of the Arts Council Capital Grant Project.” — page 50
“Catering made a pre-tax profit of £64,804 (2023-24: £57,711) which it has Gift Aided to the charity, under a deed of covenant.” — page 12
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: Blackpool Grand Theatre Catering Company Ltd, Showseats Ltd, Blackpool Grand Productions Ltd
“The Charity has three wholly owned subsidiaries: Blackpool Grand Theatre Catering Company Ltd (Catering), Showseats Ltd. and Blackpool Grand Productions Ltd (BGP). Showseats Ltd continued to be dormant. Blackpool Grand Productions Ltd, which was formed as a production company for in-house productions was active during the year.” — page 12
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Total income
£5.3m
Total spending
£4.6m
Cost of raising funds
£329k
Reserves (reported)
£1.1m
Employees
44
Trustees
- Alistair Armitchair
- Andrew Edward Crawford
- Andrew Walker
- Benjamin Steven Forrest
- Jeanette Pope
- Karen Metcalfe
- Martin Scragg
- Michelle Amos
- Peter Akroyd
- Peter Thomas Legg
- Ruth Emma Cockburn
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £5.3m | £4.6m |
| 31/03/2024 | £4.5m | £4.4m |
| 31/03/2023 | £4.0m | £3.9m |
| 31/03/2022 | £3.5m | £3.4m |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.7m | £1.4m |
Common questions
Is BLACKPOOL GRAND THEATRE (ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENTS) LIMITED financially healthy?
The accounts state that the group delivered a small surplus on unrestricted general funds, resulting in a small overall deficit of £4,971 after transfers to fixed assets. The trustees confirm that free reserves of £535,608 are above the stated policy target of £375,000–£400,000, and forecasts indicate a positive reserves position under both normal and less favourable conditions. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Horne Brooke Shenton.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 22/07/2005 | £899 | "Blackpool Grand Theatre (Arts & Entertainments) Ltd Group Will Use An Award To Carry Out A 2-Day Conference That Will Celebrate The Achievem" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 12/09/2002 | £5k | "This Youth Theatre Group Wishes To Develop A Performance Based On The Memories Of Members' Parents, Grandparents And Other Members Of The Co" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 13/02/2001 | £239k | "Glorious Grand Restoration" |