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THE PEOPLE'S THEATRE COMPANY

Registered charity 1099248 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

The PTC creates and tours original musicals that it aims to make accessible to all. In addition, the company offers free information and educational resources for young people and aspiring artists.

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Latest income
£93k
Latest spending
£75k
Registered
2003
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £17,094 for the year ended 31 January 2025, with total unrestricted funds carried forward increasing to £74,816. The directors have set a short-term reserves objective of approximately £15,000, noting that current unrestricted funds are designated for specific projects. The financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis, with the independent examiner confirming no material matters required disclosure.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: approximately £15,000 (held: £75k)
“The Directors have set the short-term objective of retaining a level of unrestricted reserves of approximately £15,000 to use freely for investment or charitable application.” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The Chief Executive of the charity is a member of the key management personnel and works as Artistic Director, providing professional services under a self-employed agreement with the Peoples' Theatre Company. The amount for professional services and royalties payable amounted to £24,000 (2024: £27,000)
“The Chief Executive of the charity is a member of the key management personnel and works as Artistic Director, providing professional services under a self-employed agreement with the Peoples' Theatre Company. The amount for professional services and royalties payable amounted to £24,000 (2024: £27,000)” — page 12
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

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Operates in: Scotland · Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/01/2025£93k£75k
31/01/2024£80k£85k
31/01/2023£119k£98k
31/01/2022£23k£48k
31/01/2021£22k£29k

Common questions

Is THE PEOPLE'S THEATRE COMPANY financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £17,094 for the year ended 31 January 2025, with total unrestricted funds carried forward increasing to £74,816. The directors have set a short-term reserves objective of approximately £15,000, noting that current unrestricted funds are designated for specific projects. The financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis, with the independent examiner confirming no material matters required disclosure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.