OPEN CLASP THEATRE COMPANY
We run issue based drama workshops with women and girls groups, using drama as a tool to empower, increasing participants self-esteem and confidence. We also create touring theatre informing wider debate of the issues covered.
Latest income
£362k
Latest spending
£306k
Registered
2005
Accounts read
FY2026
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £55,661 for the year ended 31 March 2026, with total unrestricted funds of £122,114. The trustees confirm that the charity is a going concern and has sufficient resources to continue operating despite global financial pressures.
What the accounts disclose
Largest income source: Arts Council England (51% of income)
“Arts Council NPO funding making up 51%” — page 9
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: £172,583 (held: £122k)
“The optimum level of unrestricted Reserves held is £172,583” — page 16
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trustees
- Jacqueline Kellchair
- Charlotte Bennett
- Diane Gates
- Dr Kate Sweeney
- Hayley Calvert
- Holly Gallagher
- Joanne Clough
- Lara Jonah
- Leanne Sutherland
- Mary Brooks
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £362k | £306k |
| 31/03/2025 | £396k | £366k |
| 31/03/2024 | £397k | £473k |
| 31/03/2023 | £375k | £362k |
| 31/03/2022 | £385k | £324k |
Common questions
Is OPEN CLASP THEATRE COMPANY financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £55,661 for the year ended 31 March 2026, with total unrestricted funds of £122,114. The trustees confirm that the charity is a going concern and has sufficient resources to continue operating despite global financial pressures. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds OPEN CLASP THEATRE COMPANY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name OPEN CLASP THEATRE COMPANY as a grant recipient include SIR HALLEY STEWART TRUST, THE BADUR FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIR HALLEY STEWART TRUST | FY2025 | £14k | |
| SIR HALLEY STEWART TRUST | FY2026 | £14k | |
| THE BADUR FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £5k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation North East | 02/04/2025 | £20k | Grant to Open Clasp Theatre Company |
| Community Foundation North East | 06/02/2025 | £800 | Grant to Open Clasp Theatre Company |
| Community Foundation North East | 02/04/2024 | £25k | Grant to Open Clasp Theatre Company |
| Community Foundation North East | 07/04/2022 | £25k | Grant to Open Clasp Theatre Company |
| Community Foundation North East | 17/03/2022 | £10k | A grant to Open Clasp Theatre Co. |
| Community Foundation North East | 16/09/2021 | £750 | A grant to Open Clasp Theatre Co. |
| Community Foundation North East | 27/05/2021 | £20k | A grant to Open Clasp Theatre Co. |
| Community Foundation North East | 29/04/2021 | £30k | A grant to Open Clasp Theatre Co. |
| Community Foundation North East | 05/10/2018 | £2k | Community Performances of Open Clasp's Play Rattle Snake |
| Community Foundation North East | 04/01/2018 | £20k | 40% Assistant Producer 60% overheads Year 1 |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 11/10/2013 | £25k | Grant awarded to Open Clasp Theatre Company (North East) |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 27/04/2012 | £19k | Grant awarded to Open Clasp Theatre Company (North East) |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 14/12/2010 | £50k | Grant awarded to Open Clasp Theatre Company (North East) |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 26/02/2010 | £11k | Grant awarded to Open Clasp Theatre Company (North East) |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 15/12/2009 | £80k | Grant awarded to Open Clasp Theatre Company (North East) |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 06/10/2009 | £2k | Grant awarded to Open Clasp Theatre Company (Tyne & Wear) |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/09/2008 | £36k | Herstory Told |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 14/07/2008 | £40k | Grant awarded to Open Clasp Theatre Company (North East) |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 13/03/2007 | £120k | Grant awarded to Open Clasp Theatre Company (North East) |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 08/03/2005 | £50k | Grant awarded to Open Clasp Theatre Company (North East) |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 18/08/2004 | £5k | Grant awarded to Open Clasp Theatre Company (Tyne & Wear) |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 12/02/2002 | £60k | Grant awarded to Open Clasp Theatre Company (Tyne & Wear) |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 15/08/2001 | £2k | Grant awarded to Open Clasp Theatre Company (Tyne & Wear) |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 04/04/2001 | £10k | Grant awarded to Open Clasp Theatre Company (Tyne & Wear) |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 25/02/1999 | £10k | Grant awarded to Open Clasp Theatre Company (Tyne & Wear) |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ROTHSCHILD FOUNDATION | 1 | £506k |
| BACKSTAGE TRUST | 1 | £100k |
| THE FOYLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £75k |
| MIDDLE WAY TRUST | 1 | £25k |
| THE WILLIAMS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| THE THEATRES TRUST CHARITABLE FUND | 1 | £10k |
| THE JOHN APTHORP CHARITY | 1 | £7k |
| THE IDLEWILD TRUST | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- TAMASHA THEATRE COMPANY LIMITED
- SPRINGERS AMATEUR OPERATIC & DRAMATIC SOCIETY
- TALL STORIES THEATRE COMPANY LIMITED
- UNITY THEATRE TRUST
- THEATRE503 LIMITED
- KESTREL THEATRE COMPANY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPEN CLASP THEATRE COMPANY | £362k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TAMASHA THEATRE COMPANY LIMITED | £601k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| SPRINGERS AMATEUR OPERATIC & DRAMATIC SOCIETY | £102k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| TALL STORIES THEATRE COMPANY LIMITED | £2.9m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| UNITY THEATRE TRUST | £228k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THEATRE503 LIMITED | £553k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |