KIDS R US COMMUNITY PROJECT
Kidz R Us is an award-winning youth theatre company, dedicated to getting young people involved in the performing arts, to support their development and the wider community. Rave reviews and standing ovations are a bonus!We work with around 100 children, teenagers and young adults a year, and since 1994 have produced more than 100 shows and won numerous awards.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £8,759 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total net assets of £293,097. The trustees confirm the availability of assets to fulfil obligations without recourse to borrowing and maintain a going concern basis. Free unrestricted reserves stood at £199,500, with a stated policy to seek sufficient cash reserves to fund ongoing maintenance and productions.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees seek sufficient cash reserves to fund the ongoing maintenance of Kidz R Us Community Project and fund ongoing productions for the ensuing year to satisfy the objectives of the charity.”
Trustees
- Michael Alan Kerr Brownleechair
- Christine Ann Simpson
- Christopher James Brookes
- Donna Anne Trudgeon
- Lisa Marie Topsey
- Samantha Maria Gray
- Simon Richard Radford Gardiner
- Stephen John Hocking
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £69k | £36k |
| 31/03/2024 | £196k | £290k |
| 31/03/2023 | £263k | £241k |
| 31/03/2022 | £186k | £178k |
| 31/03/2021 | £79k | £92k |
Common questions
Is KIDS R US COMMUNITY PROJECT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £8,759 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total net assets of £293,097. The trustees confirm the availability of assets to fulfil obligations without recourse to borrowing and maintain a going concern basis. Free unrestricted reserves stood at £199,500, with a stated policy to seek sufficient cash reserves to fund ongoing maintenance and productions. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds KIDS R US COMMUNITY PROJECT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name KIDS R US COMMUNITY PROJECT as a grant recipient include BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION, THE WOODWARD CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £3k | Equipment for the Friends R Us weekly group for up to 10 adults with Learning Disabilities. |
| THE WOODWARD CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £500 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 07/11/2023 | £33k | "The Forgotten 59" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 19/12/2013 | £29k | "136 Not Out! A community building that's still singing!!" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 15/02/2010 | £23k | "Park Place Remembers the Great War" |