Spectacle Theatre LTD
Founded in 1979 in the heart of the former Welsh coalfields, Spectacle Theatre Ltd pioneered access to live theatre and new writing in Welsh and English. Through partnership working, we deliver an innovative bi-lingual theatre service (workshops, production and mentoring), locally, nationally and internationally.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £376,670, which significantly exceeds its stated policy target of maintaining six months of operational costs. The filing confirms that the financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified by the trustees.
What the accounts disclose
“The aim is to maintain free reserves equivalent to at least six months of operational costs.” — page 9
Trustees
- Mark Stevensonchair
- Allyson Griffiths
- Eveangeleis Tudball
- James Watt-Rees
- Jeremy James Cockram
- Marina Johnson
- William Vandyck
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £259k | £249k |
| 31/03/2024 | £249k | £186k |
| 31/03/2023 | £206k | £190k |
| 31/03/2022 | £140k | £133k |
| 31/03/2021 | £171k | £138k |
Common questions
Is Spectacle Theatre LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £376,670, which significantly exceeds its stated policy target of maintaining six months of operational costs. The filing confirms that the financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified by the trustees. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds Spectacle Theatre LTD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Spectacle Theatre LTD as a grant recipient include MOONDANCE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOONDANCE FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £20k | Causes in Wales |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 31/03/2025 | £22k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/07/2024 | £14k | Connecting people through light; sound and story. |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/11/2021 | £298k | STORY |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/04/2021 | £10k | COVID-19 - Memories |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/11/2016 | £1k | 'High Tea in Porth' |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/05/2015 | £5k | Patience - I Have Something To Say (An Intergenerational Project) |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/11/2012 | £4k | 'Creative Confidence' |