THE NORTHAMPTON THEATRES TRUST LIMITED
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an operating deficit of £638,545 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in unrestricted reserves moving into a deficit of £1,110,250. Despite this negative reserve position, the trustees and auditors confirm the charity remains a going concern, citing strong advance sales and sufficient cash flow to continue operations for at least twelve months.
What the accounts disclose
“In the period ended 31 March 2025, there were two employees earning between £60,000 and £70,000 and one employee earning between £70,000 and £80,000” — page 33
“In the period ended 31 March 2025, there were two employees earning between £60,000 and £70,000 and one employee earning between £70,000 and £80,000” — page 33
“The parent charitable company, Northamptonshire Arts Management Trust, provides management services on behalf of the Trust. A total of £1,201,059 was recharged in the period ended 31 March 2025 (2024: £1,158,044). Details of key management remuneration is included in note 8. There were no other related party transactions in the periods ended 31 March 2025 or 31 March 2024.” — page 37
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 26/03/2025)
Trustees
- Simon Antrobuschair
- Charles Richard Joseph Haynes
- Charlotte Emma Fordyce
- Dr Marcella Daye
- Jamal Alwahabi
- James Carl Smith
- Jane Margaret Bunce
- Katherine Elizabeth Williams
- Paul Jackson
- ROBIN WEBBER-JONES
- Sarah Brinkley
- Scott Desborough
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 26/03/2025 | £10.2m | £11.6m |
| 26/03/2024 | £9.4m | £10.9m |
| 26/03/2023 | £9.7m | £10.9m |
| 28/03/2022 | £8.7m | £8.8m |
| 28/03/2021 | £5.1m | £4.3m |
Common questions
Is THE NORTHAMPTON THEATRES TRUST LIMITED financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported an operating deficit of £638,545 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in unrestricted reserves moving into a deficit of £1,110,250. Despite this negative reserve position, the trustees and auditors confirm the charity remains a going concern, citing strong advance sales and sufficient cash flow to continue operations for at least twelve months. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by HaysMac LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE NORTHAMPTON THEATRES TRUST LIMITED earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £70,001 - £80,000 band, and 3 employees earned over £60,000.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 25/10/2019 | £48k | "Restoration of Painted Safety Curtain" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 09/06/2004 | £2.3m | "Restoration of Royal Theatre Northampton" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 27/01/2004 | £50k | "Restoration of Royal Theatre Northampton" |