BOWNESS THEATRE FESTIVAL LIMITED
Provide drama, music and comedy of the highest quality attracting audience members both locally and nationally.
Latest income
£353k
Latest spending
£340k
Registered
2001
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity had a net surplus of £47,858 for the year ended 31 January 2025, although it reported net liabilities of £11,790. The trustees note that the charity is dependent on the continued financial support of two trustees, C R Scott and R P Glossop, in the absence of other funding, to maintain going concern status.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £-47k; policy: kept to a minimum but are sufficient to fund those projects where income received does not cover the costs incurred)
“The free reserve figure at year end is a deficit of £47,322 (2024 - £62,089).” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
“The company is dependent, in the absence of other funding, on the continued financial support of its trustees, C R Scott and R P Glossop. These trustees have confirmed their commitment to provide the necessary support. On this basis the trustees consider it appropriate to prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if C R Scott and R P Glossop were not to provide further support.” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustees C R Scott and R P Glossop received £1,190 for production costs in the prior year (2024); £nil in the current year.
“C R Scott and R P Glossop, trustees, received £nil (2024 - £1,190) for production costs. These payments were made in accordance with paragraph 28A of the company's Articles of Association.” — page 14
“During the year C R Scott and R P Glossop made donations of £36,500 (2024 - £26,000).” — page 17
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustees C R Scott and R P Glossop made donations of £36,500.
“C R Scott and R P Glossop, trustees, received £nil (2024 - £1,190) for production costs. These payments were made in accordance with paragraph 28A of the company's Articles of Association.” — page 14
“During the year C R Scott and R P Glossop made donations of £36,500 (2024 - £26,000).” — page 17
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trustees
- ALASTAIR GOOLDEN
- Anthony Lau
- CHARLOTTE ROSE SCOTT
- GRIFF RHYS JONES
- HILARY PEZET
- PAUL ALLEN
- ROGER GLOSSOP
- Samuel Glossop
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/01/2025 | £353k | £340k |
| 31/01/2024 | £284k | £314k |
| 31/01/2023 | £229k | £264k |
| 31/01/2022 | £85k | £87k |
| 31/01/2021 | £80k | £59k |
Common questions
Is BOWNESS THEATRE FESTIVAL LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity had a net surplus of £47,858 for the year ended 31 January 2025, although it reported net liabilities of £11,790. The trustees note that the charity is dependent on the continued financial support of two trustees, C R Scott and R P Glossop, in the absence of other funding, to maintain going concern status. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Lakeland District Council | — | £2k | Community Grants |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE THEATRES TRUST CHARITABLE FUND | 3 | £19k |
| MARIA BJORNSON MEMORIAL FUND | 2 | £33k |
| FRIENDS OF BUXTON INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL | 1 | £658k |
| THE MICHAEL BISHOP FOUNDATION | 1 | £268k |
| THE FOYLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £98k |
| COLWINSTON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £50k |
| THE ADRIAN SWIRE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £30k |
| THE JOHN BOOTH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £25k |
Charities like this
- THE GRANGE FESTIVAL
- NEWCASTLE THEATRE ROYAL TRUST LIMITED
- FRIENDS OF BUXTON INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
- BUXTON ARTS FESTIVAL LIMITED
- HIGH PEAK THEATRE TRUST LIMITED
- THE BARN THEATRE TRUST LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOWNESS THEATRE FESTIVAL LIMITED | £353k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| THE GRANGE FESTIVAL | £4.0m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEWCASTLE THEATRE ROYAL TRUST LIMITED | £16.3m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF BUXTON INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL | £203k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BUXTON ARTS FESTIVAL LIMITED | £2.0m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HIGH PEAK THEATRE TRUST LIMITED | £3.7m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |