DARK HORSE THEATRE
Registered charity 1082267 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as FULL BODY AND THE VOICE LIMITED
Dark Horse works and campaigns to improve the lives of individuals with learning disabilities via a range of projects using performance arts. As well as national touring of high quality productions to theatres throughout the UK , the company trains actors and delivers client specific workshops and commissioned performances. There is also a vibrant Young Company.
Causes: Education/training · Disability · Arts/culture/heritage/science · Economic/community Development/employment · Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity · website · Get email alerts
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £23,708 for the year, reducing total funds from £89,937 to £66,229. The trustees confirm that unrestricted reserves of £36,495 remain in line with their stated reserves policy, despite noting increased difficulty in securing funding from trusts and foundations.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: unclear (held: £36k)
“The company still has unrestricted reserves in line with our reserves policy.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Administration and room hire costs paid to Lawrence Batley Theatre, a related entity.
“Included within these financial statements are administration and room hire (including rehearsal room hire) costs amounting to £21,961 (PY £8,373) paid to Lawrence Batley Theatre.” — page 20
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram
- David Anthony Calvertchair
- Chloe Elizabeth Norton-Lamb
- Claire Eden Ms
- Diane Rosemary Cuthbertson
- Linda-Ray Ndlovu
- Renny Krupinski
- Suzanne Wynne
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Throughout England And Wales
Income and spending
Common questions
Is DARK HORSE THEATRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £23,708 for the year, reducing total funds from £89,937 to £66,229. The trustees confirm that unrestricted reserves of £36,495 remain in line with their stated reserves policy, despite noting increased difficulty in securing funding from trusts and foundations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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