FACE FRONT INCLUSIVE THEATRE LIMITED
Working with disabled and non-disabled artists, producing professional, and challenging theatre. Its aims are to: Use the arts as a tool for social engagement in all aspects of society. Provide programmes that enable disadvantaged adults and children to participate in the arts.Develop productions that explore social issues, raise awareness and enable people to engage in the process of change.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £14,896 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total incoming resources of £319,621 against outgoing resources of £304,725. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £148,789, exceeding the stated policy target of six months' core costs. The trustees confirmed a reasonable expectation of adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2022)
Trustees
- Ayodapo Oyebade
- Catrin Thomas
- Christine King
- Dr Siwan Thomas-Gibson
- Mary Fernandes
- Mevna Bulathsinhala
- ROGER COWE
- Sean Langford
- Shamima Lutfee Gazi
- Vaibhav Adlakha
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £320k | £305k |
| 31/03/2024 | £353k | £414k |
| 31/03/2023 | £372k | £391k |
| 31/03/2022 | £602k | £446k |
| 31/03/2021 | £234k | £206k |
Common questions
Is FACE FRONT INCLUSIVE THEATRE LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £14,896 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total incoming resources of £319,621 against outgoing resources of £304,725. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £148,789, exceeding the stated policy target of six months' core costs. The trustees confirmed a reasonable expectation of adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds FACE FRONT INCLUSIVE THEATRE LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FACE FRONT INCLUSIVE THEATRE LIMITED as a grant recipient include MARIA BJORNSON MEMORIAL FUND, SIR ROBERT GEFFERY'S ALMSHOUSE TRUST, The Portal Trust, THE HAROLD HYAM WINGATE FOUNDATION, THE BARBARA WARD CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARIA BJORNSON MEMORIAL FUND | FY2024 | £20k | |
| SIR ROBERT GEFFERY'S ALMSHOUSE TRUST | FY2022 | £10k | Relief in Need |
| The Portal Trust | FY2023 | £8k | The digital rollout of three Theatre in Education projects |
| THE HAROLD HYAM WINGATE FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £8k | |
| THE BARBARA WARD CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £8k | |
| THE YOUNG BARNET FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £8k | Space2Grow CYP Fund |
| THE TOTTENHAM GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £6k | towards the cost of a Theatre for Health in schools project |
| THE TOTTENHAM GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £6k | 2024/25 towards the cost of a Health in Schools via Theatre In Education programme with two touring and two digital productions ('It’s My Move' & 'Whisper Me Ha |
| THE TOTTENHAM GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £6k | towards the cost of touring and promoting three 'Health in Schools' digital projects and productions - 'It’s My Move', 'It’s My Choice' and 'Whisper Digital' in |
| THE TOTTENHAM GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £6k | towards the cost of a Theatre for Health in schools project which will tour two productions (It’s My Move & Whisper Me Happy Ever After) and promote two digital |
| MARIA BJORNSON MEMORIAL FUND | FY2023 | £5k | |
| SIR JULES THORN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £3k | Ann Rylands Small Donations |
| CHARLES S FRENCH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | |
| CHAPMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £1k | |
| BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION | FY2021 | £1k | A horse for this riding for the disabled charity. |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mercers' Company | 02/07/2026 | £86k | Grant to Face Front Inclusive Theatre |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/09/2024 | £270k | Cultivating Creative Communities |
| City Bridge Foundation | 04/03/2024 | £2k | Grant to Face Front Inclusive Theatre Ltd |
| City Bridge Foundation | 29/10/2023 | £120k | Grant to Face Front Inclusive Theatre Ltd |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 24/03/2023 | £10k | "25 years of Face Front Inclusive Theatre" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/06/2022 | £10k | Blue Sky Actors |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/09/2019 | £10k | Bounce Back |
| The Mercers' Company | 26/06/2019 | £39k | Grant to Face Front Inclusive Theatre |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/03/2019 | £220k | Creative Connections |
| City Bridge Foundation | 31/01/2019 | £70k | Grant to Face Front Inclusive Theatre Ltd |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/06/2018 | £10k | Stepping Forward Together |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/08/2016 | £10k | 'Express Yourself' |
| City Bridge Foundation | 26/11/2015 | £99k | Grant to Face Front Inclusive Theatre Ltd |
| City Bridge Foundation | 08/10/2009 | £90k | Grant to Face Front Inclusive Theatre Ltd |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/07/2009 | £251k | Act 4 Change |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/10/2008 | £10k | Reaching Out |