THEATRE503 LIMITED
Registered charity 1115555 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as THEATRE503
The Charity maintains a year-round programme of plays and events that it presents to the public, with a focus on new writing.These events include educational projects, captioned performances for audience members who arehard of hearing and off-site performances for those who are unable to access the auditorium due to disability.
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Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £63,077 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £580,196 to £517,119. The trustees note the ongoing precarious economic and fundraising climate but maintain that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence. Reserves are held at £517,119, significantly above the stated policy target of £60,000 for the 2026/27 financial year.
Automated summary of the FY2026 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: three months of unrestricted expenditure (held: £517k)
“In 2025/26 our reserves target is £50,000, increasing to £60,000 in 2026/27, and £70,000 in 2027/28.”
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
“After making appropriate enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, in the understanding of the increased risk posed as a result of the ongoing precarious economic and fundraising climate, and the increasing operating costs felt across the sector.” — page 7
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2026)
Reported reserves equal ~0.7 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).
Per its annual return, largest income source: Charitable activities (100% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.
Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 0.0% of total income — below the median for charities its size (4.9%) (benchmarks).
- Azera Katherine Jones
- Cerian Olivia Sophie Walsh
- Eleanor Amber Massie-Blomfield
- Emily Carewe-Jeffries
- Emma Jane Rees
- GUY JAMES SCHANSCHIEFF MBE DL · trustee of 3 other charities
- Jack Elliot Tilbury
- James Dacre
- Joshua Jin Li Chua
- Kandy Chantal Rohmann
- Naomi Alicia Leah Ladenburg
- Oliver Paul Raggett Mr
- Philippa Grace Hill
- Tian Brown-Sampson
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Wandsworth
Income and spending
Common questions
Is THEATRE503 LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £63,077 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £580,196 to £517,119. The trustees note the ongoing precarious economic and fundraising climate but maintain that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence. Reserves are held at £517,119, significantly above the stated policy target of £60,000 for the 2026/27 financial year. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THEATRE503 LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THEATRE503 LIMITED as a grant recipient include BACKSTAGE TRUST, THE FOYLE FOUNDATION, THE WILLIAMS CHARITABLE TRUST, THE FENTON ARTS TRUST, THE IDLEWILD TRUST.
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