WORCESTER OPERATIC AND DRAMATIC SOCIETY
The performance of three full-scale musical productions per annum in local theatres and other smaller scale musical and dramatic works in other venues in the Worcester area.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total funds increased to £122,608, with unrestricted reserves of £57,323, which the trustees confirm meets their policy target of approximately nine months of support costs. The charity reported a net income of £4,549 for the year, driven by increased charitable activity income and investment gains, while maintaining rigorous financial control amidst inflationary pressures.
What the accounts disclose
“The strategy agreed by the trustees is to maintain an unrestricted reserve fund equivalent to approximately 9 months expenditure of Support Costs.”
“During the year ended 31 December 2024 two trustees received honoraria totalling £400 in their capacities as production director of one show each. (2023: £375)” — page 15
Trustees
- MR CHRIS HOLLOWAY BA QTSchair
- Abbi Jakeman
- Christopher Hooper
- Daniel Hooper
- David Goldney
- Dr MICHAEL ASTLES
- Ethan Cook
- Jeremy Paul Field
- Lyndsay Berryman
- Melissa Goldney
- Rachel Price
- Raymond Walter Needham
- Sarah Elizabeth Gilhooly
- Toby Daniel Edwards
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £137k | £135k |
| 31/12/2023 | £120k | £122k |
| 31/12/2022 | £109k | £120k |
| 31/12/2021 | £39k | £27k |
| 31/12/2020 | £31k | £13k |
Common questions
Is WORCESTER OPERATIC AND DRAMATIC SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total funds increased to £122,608, with unrestricted reserves of £57,323, which the trustees confirm meets their policy target of approximately nine months of support costs. The charity reported a net income of £4,549 for the year, driven by increased charitable activity income and investment gains, while maintaining rigorous financial control amidst inflationary pressures. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds WORCESTER OPERATIC AND DRAMATIC SOCIETY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name WORCESTER OPERATIC AND DRAMATIC SOCIETY as a grant recipient include KEN DODD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEN DODD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £0 | |
| KEN DODD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £0 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/10/2006 | £4k | Making a Grand Entrance |