RHUBARB THEATRE COMPANY
Children and Community theatre company.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £216,243, which significantly exceeds its stated policy target of approximately £52,000. The trustees confirm that current and future funding sources are adequate to continue operations for the foreseeable future, with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have asked Rhubarb Theatre Company to keep the level of reserves (that is those funds that are freely available) at around £52K.” — page 9
“£2,230 was paid to P Mead and £1,500 was paid to K Mead, both employees of the charity, for artistic fees which were not part of their duties as an employee. These were invoiced at normal market rates.” — page 24
Trustees
- Joanna Dobbs
- MICHAEL HARRISON
- Olivia Macnab
- Patricia Gail Rhodes
- Tracey Delaney
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £174k | £143k |
| 31/03/2024 | £115k | £108k |
| 31/03/2023 | £127k | £108k |
| 31/03/2022 | £86k | £77k |
| 31/03/2021 | £95k | £88k |
Common questions
Is RHUBARB THEATRE COMPANY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £216,243, which significantly exceeds its stated policy target of approximately £52,000. The trustees confirm that current and future funding sources are adequate to continue operations for the foreseeable future, with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 29/07/2024 | £25k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/02/2005 | £4k | Mr Blue Sky |