Max's Pottery
Mainly touring drama in the United Kingdom and Repulic of Ireland. Also running of London office and education programme, bringing workshops across the country. Fundraising for venue acquisition.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a surplus in reserves of £467,428, up from £434,392 the previous year. The trustees report that the charity functions across schools and theatres in the UK and Ireland, with day-to-day management handled by an Artistic Director and a Producer. The financial statements were subject to independent examination rather than audit, with no matters coming to the examiner's attention that would require further disclosure.
What the accounts disclose
“Reserves will be held at the conclusion of every project to cover production costs on the next project. The charity's Reserves policy is presently subject to regular review by the Trustees.” — page 3
“The Charity wholly owns Icarus' Othello Ltd, a private company limited by shares. The Charity is a Person of Significant Control in relation to the subsidiary.” — page 14
Funders the charity credits
- Aviva Community Fund
- Mayor of London's Back to Business Fund
Trustees
- ILAN LEWENDELchair
- Daniel Schunmann
- Keith Gould
- MICHELLE LEWENDEL
- Sally Franks
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £51k | £94k |
| 30/06/2024 | £131k | £30k |
| 30/06/2023 | £325k | £333k |
| 30/06/2022 | £355k | £348k |
| 30/06/2021 | £183k | £114k |
Common questions
Is Max's Pottery financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a surplus in reserves of £467,428, up from £434,392 the previous year. The trustees report that the charity functions across schools and theatres in the UK and Ireland, with day-to-day management handled by an Artistic Director and a Producer. The financial statements were subject to independent examination rather than audit, with no matters coming to the examiner's attention that would require further disclosure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds Max's Pottery?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Max's Pottery as a grant recipient include Army Benevolent Fund, THE ASTOR FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Army Benevolent Fund | FY2025 | £20k | Wellbeing |
| Army Benevolent Fund | FY2023 | £20k | Wellbeing |
| Army Benevolent Fund | FY2024 | £20k | Wellbeing |
| Army Benevolent Fund | FY2026 | £10k | Wellbeing |
| Army Benevolent Fund | FY2026 | £10k | Wellbeing (Designated) |
| Army Benevolent Fund | FY2026 | £10k | Wellbeing (Restricted) |
| THE ASTOR FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £1k |