RIVERSIDE THEATRE COMPANY
Provides professional performing arts tuition for young people from all backgrounds including classes in dance, drama and singing. Assisted places scheme to encourage participation for children from low income families. Two major musical theatre performances per year.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity made a small surplus of £323 for the year ended 31 August 2025, based on consistent pupil numbers and tight control on spending. Free/unrestricted reserves (General Fund) stood at £11,432, an increase from the previous year's £11,109. The examiner confirmed that no material matters came to attention regarding the accounting records or compliance with regulations.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Kimberley McGrathchair
- Elizabeth Ducker
- Jacqueline Huckle
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £35k | £34k |
| 31/08/2024 | £33k | £29k |
| 31/08/2023 | £35k | £30k |
| 31/08/2022 | £21k | £33k |
| 31/08/2021 | £3k | £4k |
Common questions
Is RIVERSIDE THEATRE COMPANY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity made a small surplus of £323 for the year ended 31 August 2025, based on consistent pupil numbers and tight control on spending. Free/unrestricted reserves (General Fund) stood at £11,432, an increase from the previous year's £11,109. The examiner confirmed that no material matters came to attention regarding the accounting records or compliance with regulations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 27/06/2005 | £183 | "Peppercorn Performing Arts Will Use Their Award To Put On A Musical That Will Commemorate The 60th Anniversary Of The End Of Ww2. The Musica" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/06/2005 | £3k | 'Our Finest Hour' Musical |