CENTENARY THEATRE COMPANY
AMATEUR THEATRE COMPANY
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity suffered an overall loss for the year, with trading profits insufficient to cover show losses. The trustees report that empty seats and lower-than-expected ticket sales have eroded previous surpluses, creating a financial risk as fixed costs remain high. The charity relies on cash reserves to fund upfront production costs, noting that without them, their ability to take risks is limited.
What the accounts disclose
“The more we eat into our cash the more our choices are taken away from us. We spend around 50% of a show’s budget before we’ve sold a single ticket. Without a cash reserve, we can’t take risks or pay upfront costs.” — page 12
Trustees
- Daniel Grimeschair
- Cadie-Ann Dutton
- Clare Grimes
- Dean Callow
- EMMA ROBERTS
- Jessica Bridge
- Joanne Preston
- Kirstin Dunn
- Lisa - Ann Connor
- MARJORIE CLARE
- Matthew Hillier
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2026 | £82k | £89k |
| 05/04/2025 | £116k | £112k |
| 05/04/2024 | £73k | £82k |
| 05/04/2023 | £82k | £71k |
| 05/04/2022 | £28k | £32k |
Common questions
Is CENTENARY THEATRE COMPANY financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity suffered an overall loss for the year, with trading profits insufficient to cover show losses. The trustees report that empty seats and lower-than-expected ticket sales have eroded previous surpluses, creating a financial risk as fixed costs remain high. The charity relies on cash reserves to fund upfront production costs, noting that without them, their ability to take risks is limited. Its FY2026 accounts were audited by Carl.