STAGE 2 YOUTH THEATRE COMPANY
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.
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.
What the accounts disclose
“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
Funders the charity credits
- Grantham Yorke Trust
- Lillie Johnson Charitable Trust
- L & R Gilley Charitable Trust
- W.E.Dunn Charitable Trust
- The Miss Albright Grimley Charitable Trust
- Henry James Sayer & Joseph Hopkins Charitable Trust
- Dumbreck Charitable Trust
Trustees
- Ann Baguley
- Asif Khan Pathan
- Benjamin Anim
- Chloe Blake
- Helen Marriott
- Holly Bateman
- John Stuart Godbold
- Oliver Killeen
- Paul Parker-Duber
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE NORTON FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £1k | Social activity |
| LILLIE JOHNSON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £1k | |
| LILLIE JOHNSON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £1k | |
| THE COLE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £1k | Arts and Culture |
| THE NORTON FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £1k | Grants awarded to organisations |
| THE W E DUNN TRUST | FY2023 | £1k | |
| THE W E DUNN TRUST | FY2022 | £1k | Arts, culture and buildings |
| THE COLE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £750 | Arts and Culture |
| THE COLE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £750 | Arts and Culture |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/02/2007 | £5k | Stage 2 Handbook |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/12/2006 | £93k | A major training initiative |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 09/08/2006 | £25k | "Much Ado About Nothing - Regency and Shakespeare Educational/Performance Project" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/11/2005 | £5k | Peer-run mentoring scheme |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 21/01/2005 | £16k | "The Tempest - Education Project" |