MILLGATE ARTS CENTRE LIMITED
Manage the Millgate Arts Centre in Delph, Oldham. Foster the Centre as a cultural, social and educational amenity for all people in Saddleworth and as a community hub for Delph.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a trading income of £154,662 against operating costs of £129,852, resulting in a surplus of £8,130 for the year. Per the treasurer's report, unrestricted reserves stood at £154,653 at the end of June 2025, though this is expected to reduce to around £40,000 following the completion of structural repair works. The directors maintain a policy on financial risks and reserves, noting that commercial income covers annual outgoings.
What the accounts disclose
“The 2024/25 season was record-breaking year with a trading income of £154,662. This included subscriptions of £10,599, income from Saddleworth Players £32,055, the Pantomime £18,290, the Box Office £12,432 and the Bar £52,347.” — page 12
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (18/11/2021)
Trustees
- ANDREW CHARLES MANN
- Adrian Barass
- Graham Smith
- Ian Shepherd
- Martin Paul Roche
- Mirriam Lawton
- PHILLIDA ANN SHIPP
- Peter Barham MBE
- Roger Hinchliffe
- Sandy Patricia Hawkins OBE
- Verity Jane mann
- david PLOWRIGHT
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £160k | £151k |
| 30/06/2024 | £120k | £111k |
| 30/06/2023 | £108k | £97k |
| 30/06/2022 | £75k | £66k |
| 30/06/2021 | £24k | £12k |
Common questions
Is MILLGATE ARTS CENTRE LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a trading income of £154,662 against operating costs of £129,852, resulting in a surplus of £8,130 for the year. Per the treasurer's report, unrestricted reserves stood at £154,653 at the end of June 2025, though this is expected to reduce to around £40,000 following the completion of structural repair works. The directors maintain a policy on financial risks and reserves, noting that commercial income covers annual outgoings. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE VIRGIN MONEY FOUNDATION | 2 | £64k |
| THE AUSTIN AND HOPE PILKINGTON TRUST | 2 | £10k |
| THE HEADLEY TRUST | 1 | £96k |
| THE THEATRES TRUST CHARITABLE FUND | 1 | £17k |
| THE BARBOUR FOUNDATION | 1 | £15k |
| THE PHILIP AND CONNIE PHILLIPS FOUNDATION | 1 | £9k |
| THE PAUL MELLON CENTRE FOR STUDIES IN BRITISH ART | 1 | £7k |
| HAYS TRAVEL FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- NEWCASTLE ARTS CENTRE TRUST LTD
- THE OLD MEETING HOUSE TRUST
- HORSEBRIDGE ARTS AND COMMUNITY CENTRE
- UCHELDRE CENTRE
- The Montgomery Theatre and Arts Centre Limited
- WARE ARTS CENTRE LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MILLGATE ARTS CENTRE LIMITED | £160k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEWCASTLE ARTS CENTRE TRUST LTD | £175k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE OLD MEETING HOUSE TRUST | £2.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HORSEBRIDGE ARTS AND COMMUNITY CENTRE | £233k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| UCHELDRE CENTRE | £3.0m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| The Montgomery Theatre and Arts Centre Limited | £1.9m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |