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CRANBROOK OPERATIC AND DRAMATIC SOCIETY

Registered charity 1105153 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as CODS

To educate the public in the dramatic & operatic arts and to further the development of the public appreciation and taste in the said arts.

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Latest income
£41k
Latest spending
£51k
Registered
2004
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity is in a strong financial position, supported by investment income from the Dennis Russell Legacy which covers fixed operating costs. However, the trustees note that 2025 presents challenges due to competition for a smaller audience, and it remains to be seen how effectively the charity can take advantage of its current position. The charity reported a deficit for the year ended 31 December 2024.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: the cost of one major performance in reserve, so as to provide against a box office failure. In addition, a reserve of £12,000 is kept to cover the rental cost of the costume store. (held: £180k)
“The charity's policy is to keep the cost of one major performance in reserve, so as to provide against a box office failure. In addition, a reserve of £12,000 is kept to cover the rental cost of the costume store.” — page 5
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
“we are in a strong financial position but it remains to be seen how effectively we can take advantage of this.” — page 5
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

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

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Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: East Sussex · Kent

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£41k£51k
31/12/2023£181k£23k
31/12/2022£29k£23k
31/12/2021£6k£8k
31/12/2020£3k£5k

Common questions

Is CRANBROOK OPERATIC AND DRAMATIC SOCIETY financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity is in a strong financial position, supported by investment income from the Dennis Russell Legacy which covers fixed operating costs. However, the trustees note that 2025 presents challenges due to competition for a smaller audience, and it remains to be seen how effectively the charity can take advantage of its current position. The charity reported a deficit for the year ended 31 December 2024. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.