STAGE 2 YOUTH THEATRE COMPANY

Registered charity 1108213 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as STAGE 2

The charitable company's object is to promote,improve,develop and maintain public education and the appreciation of theatre and drama in all its aspects by, but not limited to: a) the preparation and presentation of theatre and music theatre perfomances by young people; andb) the provision of workshops in theatre and drama skills.

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Latest income
£178k
Latest spending
£181k
Registered
2005
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity incurred a net outgoing of £3,813 for the period, resulting in total net assets decreasing from £34,675 to £30,862. The trustees' report notes that the charity remains committed to its activities and has established a new venue partnership, indicating ongoing operational stability despite the deficit.

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

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: three months of operation (held: £20k)
“It is policy of the trustees to reduce unrestricted reserves to a minimum of around 3 months of operation and to maintain them at this level.” — page 6
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 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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Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Birmingham City · Coventry City · Dudley · Sandwell · Solihull · Walsall · Wolverhampton

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/08/2025£178k£181k
31/03/2024£116k£117k
31/03/2023£97k£94k
31/03/2022£59k£50k
31/03/2021£48k£49k

Common questions

Is STAGE 2 YOUTH THEATRE COMPANY financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net outgoing of £3,813 for the period, resulting in total net assets decreasing from £34,675 to £30,862. The trustees' report notes that the charity remains committed to its activities and has established a new venue partnership, indicating ongoing operational stability despite the deficit. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

Who funds STAGE 2 YOUTH THEATRE COMPANY?

Funders whose own accounts filings name STAGE 2 YOUTH THEATRE COMPANY as a grant recipient include THE NORTON FOUNDATION, LILLIE JOHNSON CHARITABLE TRUST, THE COLE CHARITABLE TRUST, THE W E DUNN TRUST.

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

FunderYearAmountPurpose (as stated by the funder)
THE NORTON FOUNDATIONFY2022£1kSocial activity
LILLIE JOHNSON CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2025£1k
LILLIE JOHNSON CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2024£1k
THE COLE CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2025£1kArts and Culture
THE NORTON FOUNDATIONFY2024£1kGrants awarded to organisations
THE W E DUNN TRUSTFY2023£1k
THE W E DUNN TRUSTFY2022£1kArts, culture and buildings
THE COLE CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2024£750Arts and Culture
THE COLE CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2022£750Arts and Culture

Government & lottery funding

Grants to this charity published as open data by government and lottery funders (360Giving).

FunderDateAmountPurpose
The National Lottery Community Fund09/02/2007£5kStage 2 Handbook
The National Lottery Community Fund11/12/2006£93kA major training initiative
The National Lottery Heritage Fund09/08/2006£25k"Much Ado About Nothing - Regency and Shakespeare Educational/Performance Project"
The National Lottery Community Fund02/11/2005£5kPeer-run mentoring scheme
The National Lottery Heritage Fund21/01/2005£16k"The Tempest - Education Project"