THE ST. IVES YOUTH THEATRE
Provision of Drama and Theatre Skills
Objects
TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG PEOPLE FROM ST IVES AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS WHO ARE CURRENTLY IN SECONDARY EDUCATION OR OF THAT AGE, REGARDLESS OF THEIR SOCIAL BACKGROUND OR SPECIFIC ABILITY IN THE PERFORMING ARTS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £24,599, with total net assets of £25,409. The charity reported a net expenditure of £874 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds. The trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“Long term aim is to build up sufficient funds to allow for one years running costs, excluding special events such as the Edinburgh Fringe festival.” — page 5
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2025
- Volunteers: 12
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2024
- Volunteers: 10
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2023
- Volunteers: 8
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- ELIZABETH DAVIS
- Jessica Masterton
- MICHAEL HIRST
- Philip Pope
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £26k | £26k |
| 31/08/2024 | £25k | £27k |
| 31/08/2023 | £22k | £26k |
| 31/08/2022 | £19k | £22k |
| 31/08/2021 | £10k | £5k |
Common questions
Is THE ST. IVES YOUTH THEATRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £24,599, with total net assets of £25,409. The charity reported a net expenditure of £874 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds. The trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE JOHN THAW FOUNDATION | 1 | £8k |
| THE FENTON ARTS TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| THE GROCERS' CHARITY | 1 | £5k |
| THE LECHE TRUST | 1 | £4k |
| THE AUSTIN AND HOPE PILKINGTON TRUST | 1 | £1k |
| STAFFORDSHIRE COUNCIL OF VOLUNTARY YOUTH SERVICES | 1 | £500 |
Charities like this
- THEATRE-RITES
- ROYAL EXCHANGE THEATRE TRUSTEES LIMITED
- STOKE YOUTH MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY
- C.A.T.S. YOUTH THEATRE
- CROYDON YOUTH THEATRE ORGANISATION
- NEW MILLS ART THEATRE LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE ST. IVES YOUTH THEATRE | £26k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THEATRE-RITES | £278k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL EXCHANGE THEATRE TRUSTEES LIMITED | £50k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| STOKE YOUTH MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY | £110k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| C.A.T.S. YOUTH THEATRE | £90k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CROYDON YOUTH THEATRE ORGANISATION | £140k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |