MANATON AND EAST DARTMOOR THEATRE
Community performing arts with a particular emphasis on young people, based in the Dartmoor National Park, but rolling out an education programme covering schools across Devon and beyond.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £42,544 for the year, reducing its total unrestricted reserves from £89,348 to £35,213. The trustees note that fundraising has been difficult, but overheads have been reduced through a move to a new studio provided by a local benefactor. The charity remains cautious about its financial situation due to the challenging funding environment for the arts.
What the accounts disclose
“We look forward to the future and our plans for MED Theatre, while being quietly cautious regarding our financial situation and our ability to fulfil our charitable aims at a time when funding for the arts continues to be tricky.” — page 2
“The following director received payment for services provided to the company as permitted by Clause 5(b) of the Memorandum of Association. Sarah Pinn £1,430 for bookkeeping services” — page 14
“The following director received payment for services provided to the company as permitted by Clause 5(b) of the Memorandum of Association. Sarah Pinn £1,430 for bookkeeping services” — page 14
Trustees
- JESSICA WYNN-JONESchair
- ALLISON CAVERHILL
- Amelia Lucy Patrick
- Dr Kerry Chappell
- FIONA JANE AVIS
- Heather Holcroft-Pinn
- Jasmine Mair Fuller
- Joshua Garcia Levontine
- RAE HOOLE
- Sarah Vivien Pinn
- Saul Jenner
- Trudy Cronin
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £73k | £116k |
| 31/03/2024 | £139k | £144k |
| 31/03/2023 | £135k | £144k |
| 31/03/2022 | £192k | £155k |
| 31/03/2021 | £182k | £147k |
Common questions
Is MANATON AND EAST DARTMOOR THEATRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £42,544 for the year, reducing its total unrestricted reserves from £89,348 to £35,213. The trustees note that fundraising has been difficult, but overheads have been reduced through a move to a new studio provided by a local benefactor. The charity remains cautious about its financial situation due to the challenging funding environment for the arts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 02/08/2023 | £22k | "What if...? What would Dartmoor be like if the change to farming had never happened?" |
| UK government | 25/08/2022 | £2k | ALB-Historic England-Everyday Heritage: The Stark Reality of Rural Living Dartmoors Working Class Stories |
| UK government | 25/08/2022 | £9k | ALB-Historic England-Everyday Heritage: The Stark Reality of Rural Living Dartmoors Working Class Stories |
| UK government | 05/10/2020 | £51k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 08/10/2019 | £40k | "Dartmoor, Devon and World War Two" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 08/08/2018 | £10k | "Fundraising and Sustainability" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 16/03/2016 | £26k | "The Hound of the Baskervilles and the Last Wolf on Dartmoor" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 20/03/2013 | £25k | "Dartmoor in World War One" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/10/2012 | £263k | Moor Young Voices |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 10/05/2011 | £19k | "John Ford on Dartmoor" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 01/04/2009 | £17k | "The War Prison at Princetown" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 18/03/2008 | £40k | "Dartmoor Resource" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 13/03/2007 | £15k | "Castle Drogo Roots" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 11/10/2004 | £18k | "Wild Nights - Young Company" |