MENAGERIE THEATRE COMPANY
Registered charity 1105090 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
An Associate Company of The Junction in Cambridge, we are an accessible organisation, promoting, developing and challenging new writing for the theatre in our region and beyond.Our approach to making theatre is based on partnerships. We are influential in regional and national networks that support and create the conditions in which to develop high quality professional work.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with negative unrestricted reserves of £3,702, a situation attributed to the current state of Arts funding. Despite this deficit, the trustees confirm the charity remains a going concern, citing sufficient expected income to meet financial obligations for the next 12 to 18 months.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £-4k)
“This year we ended with negative reserves. This has arisen due to the current state of Arts funding.” — page 6
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.
Funders the charity credits
Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).
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- Dr Rebecca Myers
- JAMES DISNEY BARLOW
- Kay Blayney · trustee of 1 other charity
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Cambridgeshire
Income and spending
Common questions
Is MENAGERIE THEATRE COMPANY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with negative unrestricted reserves of £3,702, a situation attributed to the current state of Arts funding. Despite this deficit, the trustees confirm the charity remains a going concern, citing sufficient expected income to meet financial obligations for the next 12 to 18 months. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds MENAGERIE THEATRE COMPANY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name MENAGERIE THEATRE COMPANY as a grant recipient include MARIA BJORNSON MEMORIAL FUND, THE IDLEWILD TRUST.
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