IN GOOD COMPANY LIMITED
The Charity aims to advance the study of and conduct research into any art or science for the public benefit; to receive, educate and train students and members of the general public in drama, opera, music and other arts, to promote, maintain, improve and advance the cultural experience and education of the public at large and the public appreciation of the arts.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net decrease in funds of £81,809 for the year, resulting in total reserves of £38,484. The trustees confirm that unrestricted general reserves of £27,602 are in line with their stated policy target of approximately £20k, representing three months of overhead expenditure. The going concern basis is supported by secured partnership funding and an Arts Council grant, with a cash balance of £83k covering immediate liabilities.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees believe an appropriate level of unrestricted general reserves to be around three months of overhead expenditure, approximately £20k.” — page 5
Trustees
- Katie Louise Holtom
- Michaela Butter MBE
- Philip John Green
- Ruby Glaskin
- Sarah Patricia Brigham
- Susan Jane Ambler
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £163k | £245k |
| 31/07/2024 | £185k | £130k |
| 31/07/2023 | £82k | £140k |
| 31/07/2022 | £115k | £151k |
| 31/07/2021 | £99k | £99k |
Common questions
Is IN GOOD COMPANY LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net decrease in funds of £81,809 for the year, resulting in total reserves of £38,484. The trustees confirm that unrestricted general reserves of £27,602 are in line with their stated policy target of approximately £20k, representing three months of overhead expenditure. The going concern basis is supported by secured partnership funding and an Arts Council grant, with a cash balance of £83k covering immediate liabilities. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by BDO LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE YOUTH ENDOWMENT FUND CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £416k |
| THE JOHN R. MURRAY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £205k |
| IMPETUS - THE PRIVATE EQUITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £111k |
| THE TOLKIEN TRUST | 1 | £65k |
| THE BOWERMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £17k |
| THE THEATRES TRUST CHARITABLE FUND | 1 | £16k |
| THE COLYER-FERGUSSON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £15k |
| THE BOLTINI TRUST | 1 | £8k |
Charities like this
- SOUTH LONDON THEATRE CENTRE LIMITED
- DEAL MUSIC AND ARTS LIMITED
- FORCED ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED
- Creation Theatre Ltd
- ARTSWORK LIMITED
- THE MAYFLOWER THEATRE TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN GOOD COMPANY LIMITED | £163k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SOUTH LONDON THEATRE CENTRE LIMITED | £183k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| DEAL MUSIC AND ARTS LIMITED | £242k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FORCED ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED | £724k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| Creation Theatre Ltd | £668k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ARTSWORK LIMITED | £1.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |