THE QUAY THEATRE AT SUDBURY
PROVISION OF THEATRE FACILITIES FOR ART & DRAMA EVENTS USING BOTH PROFESSIONAL COMPANIES AND LOCAL DRAMA CLUBS. SCREENING OF FILMS ETC. PROVISON OF DRAMA CLASSES AND SUMMER SCHOOLS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE.PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR USE OF LOCAL CLUBS AND INDIVIDUALS COVERING VARIOUS EVENTS FROM DANCE CLASSES, PILATES, U3A ACTIVITIES AND REHEARSAL SPACE FOR LOCAL DRAMA SOCIETY. BAR & REFRESHMENTS
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £749 for the year, resulting in negative available unrestricted funds of £106,632 due to funds being tied up in fixed assets. The trustees confirm the financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis, citing that the building's value exceeds liabilities, though they acknowledge the need to increase grant income to improve reserves.
What the accounts disclose
“Other trading activities 5 277,540 - 277,540 253,252” — page 11
“Whilst the Trustees aim would like to hold reserves to cover a period of operating costs this has not been possible. Taking into account the level of funds that are tied up in fixed assets or advance ticket sales, the Charity currently has negative available funds of £106,632.” — page 5
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Anthony Ronald Willson
- Jennifer Ann Smith
- Judith Blatch
- Melanie Barrett
- PAUL WILLIAM PRESS
- Rita Geraldine Viney
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/04/2025 | £389k | £397k |
| 30/04/2024 | £339k | £401k |
| 30/04/2023 | £363k | £384k |
| 30/04/2022 | £321k | £241k |
| 30/04/2021 | £260k | £178k |
Common questions
Is THE QUAY THEATRE AT SUDBURY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £749 for the year, resulting in negative available unrestricted funds of £106,632 due to funds being tied up in fixed assets. The trustees confirm the financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis, citing that the building's value exceeds liabilities, though they acknowledge the need to increase grant income to improve reserves. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE QUAY THEATRE AT SUDBURY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE QUAY THEATRE AT SUDBURY as a grant recipient include MARIA BJORNSON MEMORIAL FUND, THE SIMON GIBSON CHARITABLE TRUST, THE TUDWICK FOUNDATION, THE CHARLOTTE BONHAM-CARTER CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARIA BJORNSON MEMORIAL FUND | FY2022 | £15k | |
| THE SIMON GIBSON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | |
| THE TUDWICK FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £3k | |
| THE CHARLOTTE BONHAM-CARTER CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £3k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/08/2015 | £10k | Safe Parking Programme at Sudbury's Quay Theatre |