Theatre Porto

Registered charity 1042968 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as ACTION TRANSPORT THEATRE, ACTION TRANSPORT THEATRE COMPANY LIMITED

The company is established to advance the performing arts and the visual arts for the benefit and education of the public and in particular young people.

Objects

TO PROMOTE, MAINTAIN, IMPROVE AND ADVANCE EDUCATION PARTICULARLY BY THE PRODUCTION OF EDUCATIONAL PLAYS AND THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF THE ARTS, INCLUDING THE ARTS OF DRAMA, BALLET, MUSIC, SINGING, LITERATURE, SCULPTURE AND PAINTING.

Area of benefit: NOT DEFINED

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

Causes: Education/training · Arts/culture/heritage/science · website · Get email alerts

Registered contact address: Cheshire West and Chester, North West, England (from the postcode on the register)

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that total incoming resources increased to £572,160, resulting in a net surplus of £25,660 for the year. The charity maintains free reserves of £92,682, which the trustees note are held to meet general operational needs and manage financial risk. Per the trustees' report, the charity aims to maintain free reserves equivalent to three months of operating costs.

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

What the accounts disclose

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Policies the charity declares

In its annual return the charity told the Commission that it has the policies listed below. This is self-declared: it is not verified by the Commission or by this site, and it is not evidence of how a policy works in practice.

• Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
• Complaints handling
• Complaints policy and procedures
• Conflicting interests
• Financial reserves policy and procedures
• Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
• Internal risk management policy and procedures
• Investment
• Paying staff
• Risk management
• Safeguarding policy and procedures
• Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
• Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
• Social media policy and procedures
• Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
• Trustee expenses policy and procedures
• Volunteer management

From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)

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Source: this charity’s annual returns on the Charity Commission register.

Corporate structure

• Registered company of the charity Companies House 02408067

Funders the charity credits

Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).

• Arts Council England — “We couldn’t have done that without the generous support of our main funders – Arts Council England, Cheshire West and Chester Council as wel…” (source page)
• Cheshire West and Chester Council — “We couldn’t have done that without the generous support of our main funders – Arts Council England, Cheshire West and Chester Council as wel…” (source page)
• The Westminster Foundation — “We are grateful to The Westminster Foundation whose financial support has made this possible.” (source page)
• UK Government Levelling Up Fund — “UK Government Levelling Up Fund Levelling Up means creating opportunities for everyone across the UK. The UK government’s flagship £4.8 bill…” (source page)
• National Lottery Community Fund — “National Lottery Community Fund The National Lottery raises money for good causes.” (source page)
• Garfield Weston Foundation — “Garfield Weston Foundation is a family founded grant-maker that gives money to support a wide range of charities across the UK.” (source page)
• The Granada Foundation — “The Granada Foundation was established in 1965 (initially known as the Northern Arts and Sciences Foundation until its name change in 1972) …” (source page)
• The Chester Bluecoat Charity — “The Chester Bluecoat Charity (Previous Funder) We work to change the lives of people in need throughout the city and the surrounding area.” (source page)
• Majory Boddy Trust — “Majory Boddy Trust (Previous Funder) The Chester-based Trust was set up in 2002 to manage the assets and investments of the late Marjory Bod…” (source page)
• Esmée Fairbairn Foundation — “Esmée Fairbairn Foundation (Previous Funder) Esmée Fairbairn Foundation aims to improve the quality of life for people and communities throu…” (source page)
• Cheshire Community Foundation — “Cheshire Community Foundation (Previous Funder) Cheshire Community Foundation raises funds to support hundreds of amazing small charities an…” (source page)
• Curious Minds — “Curious Minds (Previous Funder) Our vision is for a future where being creative and experiencing brilliant culture is a regular aspect of EV…” (source page)

Company officers (Companies House)

Current officers of the charity’s own company per the Companies House register, cross-checked against the Charity Commission trustee list by name. A director not on the trustee list is usually a timing or naming difference between the two registers — check both records before drawing conclusions.

• LEON SARA-LEFOSSE, Maria Fernanda — director, appointed 21/05/2026not on trustee list
• WATSON, Lillian — director, appointed 03/11/2025on trustee list
• HEALEY, Charlotte Laura — director, appointed 03/11/2025on trustee list
• WALKER, Jennifer Lauren — director, appointed 23/05/2024on trustee list
• LYDON, Christina Mary — director, appointed 20/11/2023on trustee list
• MARSHALL, Clive Frederick — director, appointed 15/05/2023on trustee list
• O'NEILL, Karen Lynette — director, appointed 15/05/2023on trustee list
• BARKER, Anna — director, appointed 07/03/2023on trustee list
• BONSALL-REDSTON, Michael — director, appointed 06/12/2021on trustee list
• JONES, Keith Brian — director, appointed 03/02/2021on trustee list
• DUNN, Janet Jane — director, appointed 03/02/2021on trustee list

Official officers record.

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram · linkedin

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)

Reported reserves equal ~2.2 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 (96% 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).

Trustees · trustee networks

• Janet Jane Dunnchair · trustee of 1 other charity
• Anna Barker
• Charlotte Healey
• Christina Mary Lydon
• Clive Frederick Marshall
• Jennifer Lauren Walker
• Karen O'Neill
• Keith Brian Jones
• Lillian Watson
• Michael Bonsall-Redston

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

Operates in: Cheshire East · Cheshire West & Chester

Income and spending

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Known funders

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Government & lottery funding

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Funders of similar charities

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Side by side with its peers

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