WEST WICKHAM OPERATIC SOCIETY
Amateur production of operetta, musicals and music hall.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £1,571 for the year ended 31 December 2025, compared to a surplus in the prior year. Despite this, the trustees confirm that assets are adequate to meet obligations and that unrestricted funds remain strong at £165,409, supported by Theatre Tax Relief payments.
What the accounts disclose
“Kevin Gauntlett, trustee, received £100 for the provision of directing services Danielle Grant, trustee, received £50 for choreography services” — page 14
“Kevin Gauntlett, trustee, received £100 for the provision of directing services” — page 14
“Danielle Grant, trustee, received £50 for choreography services” — page 14
“Kevin Gauntlett, trustee, received £100 for the provision of directing services” — page 14
“Danielle Grant, trustee, received £50 for choreography services” — page 14
Trustees
- Danielle Kate Simpson
- ELIZABETH MARY HODGSON
- Ellen Louise Gauntlett
- JEREMY DAVID GAUNTLETT
- JOSEPHINE SIMPSON
- Jonathan Faint
- KEVIN REES GAUNTLETT
- Michelle Kate Benn
- TRACY CAROLINE ANN LEACH
- VICTORIA ELIZABETH FAINT
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £144k | £146k |
| 31/12/2024 | £213k | £169k |
| 31/12/2023 | £165k | £145k |
| 31/12/2022 | £79k | £110k |
| 31/12/2021 | £61k | £72k |
Common questions
Is WEST WICKHAM OPERATIC SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £1,571 for the year ended 31 December 2025, compared to a surplus in the prior year. Despite this, the trustees confirm that assets are adequate to meet obligations and that unrestricted funds remain strong at £165,409, supported by Theatre Tax Relief payments. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| JOHN LYON'S CHARITY | 1 | £140k |
| THE EMMANUEL KAYE FOUNDATION | 1 | £102k |
| SIR ROBERT GEFFERY'S ALMSHOUSE TRUST | 1 | £100k |
| The Portal Trust | 1 | £47k |
| THE LOCKWOOD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £20k |
| THE ALICE ELLEN COOPER-DEAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £15k |
| DORSET COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| THE CHILDHOOD TRUST | 1 | £10k |
Charities like this
- LYRIC THEATRE HAMMERSMITH LIMITED
- THE WORTHING MUSICAL COMEDY SOCIETY
- THE STOCK EXCHANGE DRAMATIC AND OPERATIC SOCIETY
- THE NEWMARKET OPERATIC MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC SOCIETY LTD
- HERTFORD DRAMATIC AND OPERATIC SOCIETY
- OPERA CIRCUS LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST WICKHAM OPERATIC SOCIETY | £144k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LYRIC THEATRE HAMMERSMITH LIMITED | £6.7m | £80,001 - £90,000 | 3 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE WORTHING MUSICAL COMEDY SOCIETY | £145k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE STOCK EXCHANGE DRAMATIC AND OPERATIC SOCIETY | £157k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE NEWMARKET OPERATIC MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC SOCIETY LTD | £141k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| HERTFORD DRAMATIC AND OPERATIC SOCIETY | £107k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |