THE GLOBE PLAYERS LTD
SHAKSPEAREAN THEATRE FOR SCHOOLCHILDREN
Objects
TO ADVANCE EDUCATION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT BY THE PROMOTION OF THE ARTS, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY THE ART OF DRAMA.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £1,004 for the year ended 31 December 2025, bringing unrestricted funds to £100,526. The trustees confirmed that an audit was not required and that an independent examination was sufficient under the Charities Act 2011. No material uncertainties or going concern issues were identified by the independent examiner.
What the accounts disclose
“Turnover includes revenue earned from the sale of goods and from the rendering of services. Turnover from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have transferred to the buyer.” — page 6
Policies the charity declares
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
Trustees
- DR STEPHEN PAUL KANE
- Katherine Laura Allan
- PHILIPPA RITCHIE
- SARA JANE RYSDALE BUTTERFIELD
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £307k | £303k |
| 31/12/2024 | £370k | £317k |
| 31/12/2023 | £267k | £256k |
| 31/12/2022 | £177k | £195k |
| 31/12/2021 | £208k | £146k |
Common questions
Is THE GLOBE PLAYERS LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £1,004 for the year ended 31 December 2025, bringing unrestricted funds to £100,526. The trustees confirmed that an audit was not required and that an independent examination was sufficient under the Charities Act 2011. No material uncertainties or going concern issues were identified by the independent examiner. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE THOMPSON FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £1.4m |
| DR RADCLIFFE'S TRUST | 2 | £10k |
| CHAPMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £4k |
| JOHN LYON'S CHARITY | 1 | £428k |
| GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION | 1 | £300k |
| THE FOYLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £200k |
| CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON | 1 | £110k |
| THE VINEHILL TRUST | 1 | £50k |
Charities like this
- RABBLE THEATRE
- ISTA Global Arts Learning Ltd
- THE PRIMARY SHAKESPEARE COMPANY
- SHAKESPEARE NORTH TRUST
- TAMASHA THEATRE COMPANY LIMITED
- GABRIELI
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE GLOBE PLAYERS LTD | £307k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RABBLE THEATRE | £421k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ISTA Global Arts Learning Ltd | £1.3m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PRIMARY SHAKESPEARE COMPANY | £522k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SHAKESPEARE NORTH TRUST | £3.3m | — | — | unclear | — | noted |
| TAMASHA THEATRE COMPANY LIMITED | £601k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |