THE MONMOUTH SAVOY TRUST
The Trust exists to manage and promote the Savoy Theatre for the citizens of Monmouth and the wider community by the provision of cinema, theatre and community, youth and associated activities
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £143,338 are held in a Monmouthshire Building Society deposit account, which the trustees consider secure against their policy target of three months' running costs (approximately £25,000 per month). The charity reported a net income increase to £21,855 for the year, driven by growth in charitable activities and other trading, while maintaining adequate working capital projections.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees are aware of best practice to keep at least three months running costs in reserve. This equates to about £25,000 per month. This amount and some contingency is still secure in the Monmouthshire Building Society deposit account.” — page 4
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/09/2025)
Trustees
- Alban Martin James Newman
- David Sidney Young
- GUTHRIE EWING McGRUER
- Patricia Alison Dodd
- Rhiannon Marks
- Ruth Sinfield
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £556k | £524k |
| 30/09/2024 | £497k | £534k |
| 30/09/2023 | £426k | £434k |
| 30/09/2022 | £409k | £393k |
| 30/09/2021 | £188k | £185k |
Common questions
Is THE MONMOUTH SAVOY TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £143,338 are held in a Monmouthshire Building Society deposit account, which the trustees consider secure against their policy target of three months' running costs (approximately £25,000 per month). The charity reported a net income increase to £21,855 for the year, driven by growth in charitable activities and other trading, while maintaining adequate working capital projections. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/10/2018 | £100k | SAVOY THEATRE - TOILETS PROJECT |