WALK THE PLANK
Performing Arts Charity specialising in large scale outdoor performance, community engagement and participatory events in the UK, EU and further afield.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £48,785 for the year ended 31 December 2024, a significant improvement from the forecasted deficit. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds £362,907 in free reserves, which is below its stated policy target of approximately £500,000, but the trustees believe these reserves are adequate to support the charity on a going concern basis.
What the accounts disclose
“Arts Council England - NPO 148,336” — page 35
“Trustees have agreed a target of free reserves of around £500,000, or whatever constitutes 6 months running costs of core overheads, plus a fund for emergency investment in assets or R&D of £50-80,000.” — page 13
“Charlie Morrison is a trustee of Global Grooves and a member of the Senior Management Team of the charity. During the year, the charity made purchases of £26,640 from Global Grooves” — page 35
“The following trustees received freelance fees from the charity: Beatriz Garcia - £1,000.” — page 35
“Charlie Morrison is a trustee of Global Grooves and a member of the Senior Management Team of the charity. During the year, the charity made purchases of £26,640 from Global Grooves” — page 35
“The following trustees received freelance fees from the charity: Beatriz Garcia - £1,000.” — page 35
“The decision to close the Trading Subsidiary - Walk the Plank Fireworks, and the work to do this took place in the 2024 year. It ceased trading on 31/12/24”
In the news
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- Beatriz Garciachair
- Billie Klinger
- CHRIS PAUL
- Catrina Page
- Gawen Higgins
- Liam Naughton
- Liz Dees
- Nicholas James Byrne
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £1.8m | £1.9m |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.6m | £1.8m |
| 31/12/2022 | £7.1m | £6.9m |
| 31/12/2021 | £2.9m | £2.5m |
| 31/12/2020 | £1.2m | £986k |
Common questions
Is WALK THE PLANK financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £48,785 for the year ended 31 December 2024, a significant improvement from the forecasted deficit. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds £362,907 in free reserves, which is below its stated policy target of approximately £500,000, but the trustees believe these reserves are adequate to support the charity on a going concern basis. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by BK Plus Audit Limited.
Who funds WALK THE PLANK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name WALK THE PLANK as a grant recipient include THE RAINFORD TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE RAINFORD TRUST | FY2023 | £3k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE MACKINTOSH FOUNDATION | 2 | £64k |
| THE MILLENNIUM OAK TRUST | 1 | — |
| THE ROTHSCHILD FOUNDATION | 1 | £650k |
| THE ROAD SAFETY TRUST | 1 | £284k |
| MOTABILITY | 1 | £102k |
| THE STEWARTS LAW FOUNDATION | 1 | £90k |
| BACKSTAGE TRUST | 1 | £67k |
| THE INSTITUTION OF CIVIL ENGINEERS | 1 | £50k |
Charities like this
- THEATRE ROYAL (PLYMOUTH) LIMITED
- THE LINE ART WALK
- CHATS PALACE LIMITED
- KESWICK TO BARROW WALK
- Walk Wheel Cycle Trust
- POOLE & PARKSTONE PRODUCTIONS
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WALK THE PLANK | £1.8m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THEATRE ROYAL (PLYMOUTH) LIMITED | £23.4m | £90,001 - £100,000 | — | above | — | no doubt |
| THE LINE ART WALK | £1.4m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| CHATS PALACE LIMITED | £178k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| KESWICK TO BARROW WALK | £755k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Walk Wheel Cycle Trust | £110.7m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |