ST GEORGE'S THEATRE TRUST
The charity manages and operates St George's Theatre, housed in a Grade I listed former chapel, together with the neighbouring Pavilion cafe bar and outside performance area, to provide a balanced and broad range of cultural activities including theatre, cinema, performing arts, comedy, and music for the whole community.
Objects
TO ADVANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION IN THE ARTS AND TO IMPROVE AND DEVELOP PUBLIC TASTE, APPRECIATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE ARTS IN GREAT YARMOUTH AND SURROUNDING DISTRICT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net profit of £26,630 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £461,852 against total expenditure of £435,222. However, the Trust reported a deficit in unrestricted free reserves of £8,079, though this was offset by a post-year-end donation from its trading subsidiary. The Trustees acknowledge the need to build up reserves to a target of £70,000 to provide for unexpected expenditure and equipment replacement.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees aim to build up free reserves to £70,000.” — page 6
“The Trustees have considered the above, and the potential impact of uncertainty over future funding and demand for performances, and concluded that they have a reasonable expectation that the charity will have adequate resources to continue in operational existence for at least 12 months from the date of signing these financial statements.” — page 13
“Steven Scott, a former Trustee, has joint control of TMS Media Limited. During the period the Trust purchased services from this company for £2,890 (2024 - £3,245). A creditor balance of £Nil (2024 - £456) was outstanding at the year end.” — page 27
“Ryan Pickering, a Trustee, charged for work carried out as project manager amounting to ENil (2024 - £1,512).” — page 27
“Steven Scott, a former Trustee, has joint control of TMS Media Limited. During the period the Trust purchased services from this company for £2,890 (2024 - £3,245). A creditor balance of £Nil (2024 - £456) was outstanding at the year end.” — page 27
“Ryan Pickering, a Trustee, charged for work carried out as project manager amounting to ENil (2024 - £1,512).” — page 27
“Steven Scott, a former Trustee, has joint control of TMS Media Limited. During the period the Trust purchased services from this company for £2,890 (2024 - £3,245). A creditor balance of £Nil (2024 - £456) was outstanding at the year end.” — page 27
“Ryan Pickering, a Trustee, charged for work carried out as project manager amounting to ENil (2024 - £1,512).” — page 27
“Steven Scott, a former Trustee, has joint control of TMS Media Limited. During the period the Trust purchased services from this company for £2,890 (2024 - £3,245). A creditor balance of £Nil (2024 - £456) was outstanding at the year end.” — page 27
“Ryan Pickering, a Trustee, charged for work carried out as project manager amounting to ENil (2024 - £1,512).” — page 27
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 03983323 · Financial health read from its filings
Company officers (Companies House)
- TULLY, James Joseph on trustee list
- STAINES, Diana Jane not on trustee list
- WOODRUFF, Hannah Charlotte on trustee list
- PICKERING, Ryan Harry on trustee list
- GOFFIN, James Andrew
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- James Joseph Tullychair
- Diana Jane Staines MBE
- Paul Wylie
- Ryan Harry Pickering
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £304k | £281k |
| 31/03/2024 | £274k | £330k |
| 31/03/2023 | £242k | £272k |
| 31/03/2022 | £183k | £213k |
| 31/03/2021 | £234k | £99k |
Common questions
Is ST GEORGE'S THEATRE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net profit of £26,630 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £461,852 against total expenditure of £435,222. However, the Trust reported a deficit in unrestricted free reserves of £8,079, though this was offset by a post-year-end donation from its trading subsidiary. The Trustees acknowledge the need to build up reserves to a target of £70,000 to provide for unexpected expenditure and equipment replacement. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds ST GEORGE'S THEATRE TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ST GEORGE'S THEATRE TRUST as a grant recipient include NORFOLK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORFOLK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £29k | To continue to run the KYN project with Dial until March 2026. |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/11/2025 | £20k | Crossing the Line |
| Postcode Lottery | 29/04/2024 | £15k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/04/2022 | £10k | Picnic on the Plaza and Picnic Jubilee |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/10/2020 | £10k | Social Recall |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/06/2019 | £10k | St George's People's Pavillion |