SLT BUILDING PRESERVATION TRUST LIMITED
To preserve for the benefit of the people of Greater London the historical, architectural and constructional heritage that may exist in and around Greater London in buildings (including any structure or erection and any part of a building as so defined) of particular beauty or historical architectural or constructional interest including those relating to the performing arts in Great London.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £1,095 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in total negative reserves of £95,080. The auditor identified a material uncertainty regarding the company's ability to continue as a going concern due to liabilities exceeding assets. Despite this, the directors concluded that adequate resources exist to continue operations for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be allowed to rise to a level equivalent to between three and six months' expenditure.” — page 4
“We draw attention to note 1.2 in the financial statements which describes the basis of the going concern assumption. Although the net income for the year was £1,095, the company’s total liabilities exceeded its total assets by £95,080 as at 31 December 2025. As stated in note 1.2, these events or conditions, along with other matters as set forth in note 1.2 and note 13, indicate that a material uncertainty exists that may cast significant doubt on the company’s ability to continue as a going concern.” — page 8
Trustees
- Christopher Stooke BA, FCA
- Edward John Frank Smith
- Gareth Simon John Milton
- Kelly Quintyne
- Mark Steven Bacon
- Marysia Skwarka
- Stephen Griffin
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £122k | £121k |
| 31/12/2024 | £126k | £98k |
| 31/12/2023 | £145k | £76k |
| 31/12/2022 | £124k | £113k |
| 31/12/2021 | £211k | £148k |
Common questions
Is SLT BUILDING PRESERVATION TRUST LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £1,095 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in total negative reserves of £95,080. The auditor identified a material uncertainty regarding the company's ability to continue as a going concern due to liabilities exceeding assets. Despite this, the directors concluded that adequate resources exist to continue operations for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Begbies.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 13/07/2020 | £40k | "COVID19: South London Theatre Building Preservation trust" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 06/06/2018 | £65k | "Fire starter - supporting the new work of the old fire station" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 13/03/2013 | £2.0m | "South London Theatre Old Fire Station" |