ACORN COMMUNITY THEATRE LIMITED
The Acorn is a volunteer-run community theatre for Worksop and district which enriches and entertains our community by offering facilities for performers across the age and ability spectrum. We inspire children and adults to make theatre an active part of their lives, by encouraging lifelong learning and participation in the theatre.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds increased to £135,010, with unrestricted reserves at £117,552. The trustees report that this unrestricted reserve is sufficient to cover running costs for one quarter, aligning with their stated policy target. The charity operates entirely by volunteers and generated a net income surplus of £21,922 for the year.
What the accounts disclose
“Charitable activities Operation of theatre 52,835”
“Reserves - To retain a reserve of £4k and a contingency fund of £10k. The former is sufficient to cover the running costs of the theatre should there be no income for one quarter.” — page 4
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Clare Elizabeth Biddle
- Craig Hawes
- Dr IAN RICHARD MCKEER
- HAYLA ALISON HAWES
- JANET HURST
- Janet Marshall
- Jeanette Adams
- MS GILL WENGER
- Shaun Ian Davenport
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/04/2025 | £69k | £47k |
| 30/04/2024 | £54k | £48k |
| 30/04/2023 | £62k | £36k |
| 30/04/2022 | £38k | £37k |
| 30/04/2021 | £37k | £18k |
Common questions
Is ACORN COMMUNITY THEATRE LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total funds increased to £135,010, with unrestricted reserves at £117,552. The trustees report that this unrestricted reserve is sufficient to cover running costs for one quarter, aligning with their stated policy target. The charity operates entirely by volunteers and generated a net income surplus of £21,922 for the year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.