MEDWAY LITTLE THEATRE LIMITED

Registered charity 1056994 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Medway Little Theatre provides an opportunity for members to participate in theatrical performances both on stage and behind the scenes. We also run two groups where younger members can learn and gain experience and confidence. We provide affordable and sometimes challenging theatre for the people of Medway and beyond, as well as making the building available for hire to other local groups.

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Latest income

£65k

Latest spending

£50k

Registered

1996

Accounts read

FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £14,186 for the year, with total unrestricted funds increasing to £199,966. The trustees confirm that current reserves of £152,644 well exceed their stated policy target, providing a buffer for future building repairs and operational stability.

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

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: reducing the reserves to £50,000 for the coming financial year (held: £153k)

“Current reserves amount to £152,644 (2024: £132,515) which well exceeds the trustees' policy.” — page 9

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Related-party transaction: Trustee paid charity £38 for room hire

“During the year, one Trustee paid the Charity £38 for room hire (2024: the Charity received cumulative membership income of £200 from Trustees). The charity has not entered into any other related party transactions during the year, nor are there any outstanding balances owing between related parties and the charity at 31 August 2025.” — page 22

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

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

Funders the charity credits

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

Rochester City Council — “In 1995 we acquired the freehold to our premises with the aid of a generous grant from the old Rochester City Council.” (source page)

Trustees · trustee networks

David Alan Wilsonchair
Candice Louise Fanning
Christine Hynd
Christopher Thomas Beale Loft
Derek Thompson
Kerensa Thompson
Roderic Charles de Lorme

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

Operates in: Medway

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/08/2025	£65k	£50k
31/08/2024	£59k	£49k
31/08/2023	£72k	£50k
31/08/2022	£33k	£30k
31/08/2021	£13k	£17k

Common questions

Is MEDWAY LITTLE THEATRE LIMITED financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £14,186 for the year, with total unrestricted funds increasing to £199,966. The trustees confirm that current reserves of £152,644 well exceed their stated policy target, providing a buffer for future building repairs and operational stability. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.