SICK! PRODUCTIONS LTD.
To foster and promote the improvement, development, maintenance and advancement of artistic knowledge, understanding and appreciation by providing resources, facilities and a creative space for the education of the public in the fields of Live Art, experimental performance and visual art.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £158,613 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £229,973 to £71,360. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £58,090 at year-end, which is below the stated policy target of £80,000. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000 during the year.” — page 25
“SICK! Productions Ltd aims to hold a minimum of three months’ base operating costs in cash, currently set at £80,000 in the 2024/25 budget.” — page 11
Trustees
- CHRISTINE ANN D'CRUZchair
- Eddie Berg
- Emma Barnes
- Patrick Carroll-Fogg
- Paul Brian Russ
- Rosanna Stanbury
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £421k | £580k |
| 31/03/2024 | £371k | £415k |
| 31/03/2023 | £390k | £373k |
| 31/03/2022 | £405k | £418k |
| 31/03/2021 | £433k | £324k |
Common questions
Is SICK! PRODUCTIONS LTD. financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £158,613 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £229,973 to £71,360. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £58,090 at year-end, which is below the stated policy target of £80,000. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of SICK! PRODUCTIONS LTD. earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.
Who funds SICK! PRODUCTIONS LTD.?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SICK! PRODUCTIONS LTD. as a grant recipient include THE DAVID FAMILY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE DAVID FAMILY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £5k | |
| THE DAVID FAMILY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £2k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 01/04/2024 | £12k | Everyday Heritage: Moston, Harpurhey, Charlestown Shared Heritage Mural Project |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 16/03/2023 | £10k | "The Moston Lane Shutters Project - The Heritage and History on Moston Lane" |
| Postcode Lottery | 27/08/2022 | £20k | Staff Salary: Creative Producer - Embedding our 10-year commitment to North Manc |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/01/2010 | £10k | Equipment for All: Equipment for Artists and Community Groups |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/12/2005 | £5k | Purchase of equipment to support performing artists |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| CYNGOR CELFYDDYDAU CYMRU | 1 | £474k |
| THE FREELANDS FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £35k |
| JOHN ELLERMAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £30k |
| THE GOLSONCOTT FOUNDATION | 1 | £29k |
| SOMERSET COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £7k |
| THE HADFIELD CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| WILFRID AND CONSTANCE CAVE FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
| FRANCIS C SCOTT CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £4k |
Charities like this
- SOUTH LONDON THEATRE CENTRE LIMITED
- SILENT UPROAR
- THE TORCH THEATRE COMPANY LIMITED
- CONTAINS ART CIO
- BRITISH COLLEGE OF AESTHETIC MEDICINE
- STIWT ARTS TRUST LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SICK! PRODUCTIONS LTD. | £421k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SOUTH LONDON THEATRE CENTRE LIMITED | £183k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| SILENT UPROAR | £187k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| THE TORCH THEATRE COMPANY LIMITED | £1.9m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| CONTAINS ART CIO | £330k | Under £60,000 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BRITISH COLLEGE OF AESTHETIC MEDICINE | £376k | £70,001 - £80,000 | 1 | within | — | no doubt |