SOMERSET FELLOWSHIP OF DRAMA
To support and promote all forms of the dramatic arts, including the organisation of adjudicated competitions and drama festivals in the somerset area.
Objects
TO ADVANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION IN THE ART OF DRAMA THROUGH THE PROVISION, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY SO, OF TRAINING, PERFORMANCES AND DRAMA COMPETITIONS AND IN FURTHERANCE OF THE OBJECTS THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE POWER TO DO ALL SUCH OTHER LAWFUL THINGS AS ARE NECESSARY FOR THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE OBJECTS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity made a small loss of £46.64 for the year ended 30 June 2025, resulting in available funds of £28,380.91. The trustees report that the Fellowship remains in good financial order despite the loss being attributed to the return of competitions. An independent auditor confirmed the accounts agree with the underlying records.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Conflicting interests
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Denyze Mary Elizabeth Harrischair
- Ann Brolly
- DI DEAN
- Georgina Stephanie Barry
- Irene Glynn
- Lorna Isabel Stephanie Evans
- PAM PRICE
- Roger Hugh Mervin Price
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £27k | £27k |
| 30/06/2024 | £27k | £26k |
| 30/06/2023 | £8k | £6k |
| 30/06/2022 | £2k | £1k |
| 30/06/2021 | £2k | £1k |
Common questions
Is SOMERSET FELLOWSHIP OF DRAMA financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity made a small loss of £46.64 for the year ended 30 June 2025, resulting in available funds of £28,380.91. The trustees report that the Fellowship remains in good financial order despite the loss being attributed to the return of competitions. An independent auditor confirmed the accounts agree with the underlying records. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Ann Clancy.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SOMERSET COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 2 | £4k |
Charities like this
- THE HARROGATE DRAMATIC SOCIETY
- SOMERSET ART WORKS
- MELLOW DRAMATICS MUSIC THEATRE GROUP
- SUMMERSEAT PLAYERS LIMITED
- SALTERTON DRAMA CLUB
- SOMERSET ACTIVITY AND SPORTS PARTNERSHIP
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOMERSET FELLOWSHIP OF DRAMA | £27k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE HARROGATE DRAMATIC SOCIETY | £39k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SOMERSET ART WORKS | £187k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| MELLOW DRAMATICS MUSIC THEATRE GROUP | £74k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SUMMERSEAT PLAYERS LIMITED | £148k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SALTERTON DRAMA CLUB | £35k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |