THE THEATRE IN PRISONS AND PROBATION CENTRE
Registered charity 1052295 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as THE T I P P CENTRE, THEATRE IN PRISONS AND PROBATION CENTRE, TIPP
WE AIM TO PROVIDE PEOPLE WITH A MEANS TO GAIN MORE CONTROL OVER THEIR LIVES AND TO IMPROVE ITS QUALITY. TO ENABLE THIS WE USE THEATRE TECHNIQUES AND OTHER ART FORMS. PARTICIPATION IS AT THE CORE OF OUR WORK - OUR WORK HAS THREE MAIN AREAS OF FOCUS - PRACTICE WORKING WITHIN PRISON AND YOUNG OFFENDER INSTITUTION INMATES, PROBATION CLIENTS, AND YOUNG PEOPLE AT RISK, TRAINING,CONSULTANCY & ADVOCACY.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £89,765 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £333,240 to £243,475. However, the trustees report that the charity holds £193,975 in free reserves, which exceeds their stated policy target of three to six months' operating costs (£50k–£75k). The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: three to six months' operating costs, equivalent to approximately £50k--£75k (held: £194k)
“the charity should hold three to six months' operating costs in reserve, equivalent to approximately £50k--£75k at current levels.” — page 9
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The University of Manchester continues to support TiPP by providing valuable office space currently one room plus a storeroom, heating and lighting free of any charges. Some services telephone rental, photocopying, room hire remain open to TiPP although they are charged at a market rate.
“The University of Manchester continues to support TiPP by providing valuable office space currently one room plus a storeroom, heating and lighting free of any charges. Some services telephone rental, photocopying, room hire remain open to TiPP although they are charged at a market rate.” — page 13
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Corporate structure
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.
- DOMVILLE, Sara, Mx — director, appointed 23/06/2026on trustee list
- KENNY, Steven Mark — director, appointed 10/10/2025on trustee list
- FARAG, Amirah Nadia — director, appointed 10/10/2025on trustee list
- FULLER, Helen Clare — director, appointed 10/04/2024on trustee list
- PONSILLO, Nicholas Paul — director, appointed 04/07/2023on trustee list
- STRUTHERS, Margaret Ann — director, appointed 02/12/2021on trustee list
- CUNNINGHAM, Amy Grace — director, appointed 24/08/2018on trustee list
- JEFFERS, Alison — director, appointed 27/11/2006on trustee list
- RUDING, Simon Philip, Dr — secretary, appointed 17/06/2002
Official officers record.
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2024)
Reported reserves equal ~16.8 months of spending — above the median for charities its size (median 7.0 months; benchmarks).
- ALISON JEFFERS
- Amirah Nadia Farag
- Amy Grace Cunningham
- Helen Clare Fuller
- Margaret Ann Struthers
- Mx Sara Domville
- NICHOLAS PONSILLO
- Steven Mark Kenny
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Throughout England
Income and spending
Common questions
Is THE THEATRE IN PRISONS AND PROBATION CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £89,765 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £333,240 to £243,475. However, the trustees report that the charity holds £193,975 in free reserves, which exceeds their stated policy target of three to six months' operating costs (£50k–£75k). The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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