MAKEBELIEVE ARTS
Registered charity 1113312 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
Make Believe Arts is a leading provider of theatre and education programmes, using our understanding of progressive educational philosophy to develop the creative potential of children from 2 - 11. Our work includes: Storytelling and poetry, Helicopter Stories, The Story Basket and The Poetry Basket via in person and online resources.
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Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £20,866 for the year ended 31 March 2026, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £154,489. The trustees consider that reserves are maintained at a level equivalent to six months' expenditure, which they believe will ensure the charity can continue its activities in the event of a significant drop in funding.
Automated summary of the FY2026 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: six month’s expenditure (held: £154k)
“It is the policy of the company that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to six month’s expenditure.” — page 8
Per its FY2026 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: Throughout England And Wales
Income and spending
Common questions
Is MAKEBELIEVE ARTS financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £20,866 for the year ended 31 March 2026, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £154,489. The trustees consider that reserves are maintained at a level equivalent to six months' expenditure, which they believe will ensure the charity can continue its activities in the event of a significant drop in funding. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds MAKEBELIEVE ARTS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name MAKEBELIEVE ARTS as a grant recipient include SIR ROBERT GEFFERY'S ALMSHOUSE TRUST, The William Brake Foundation.
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