WATERLOO EAST THEATRE LTD
To create, develop, produce and present a dynamic programme of theatre, and other live performances and projects that become a vital component of the public and cultural life of the local and surrounding London boroughs.
Objects
TO ADVANCE THE ARTS FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT BY THE PROMOTION IN PARTICULAR, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, OF THE ART OF DRAMA
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net deficit of £33,481 for the year, resulting in a cumulative carried-forward deficit of the same amount. The trustees note that the company is dependent on continued support from the trustee's loan account and the bank to maintain going concern status.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity made a surplus for the year of £26,993, which together with the deficit brought forward of £60,474 means that a deficit of £33,481 is carried forward at the balance sheet date.” — page 4
“The company is dependent on the continued support of the trustee's loan account and the charity's bank. The trustees believe that the company will continue to receive this support and accordingly consider that it is appropriate to prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis.” — page 12
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- GERALD ARMINchair
- DANIEL GILLINGWATER
- RICHARD PALMER
- Sarah Redmond
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £193k | £167k |
| 30/06/2024 | £139k | £133k |
| 30/06/2023 | £182k | £153k |
| 30/06/2022 | £34k | £73k |
| 30/06/2021 | £101k | £31k |
Common questions
Is WATERLOO EAST THEATRE LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net deficit of £33,481 for the year, resulting in a cumulative carried-forward deficit of the same amount. The trustees note that the company is dependent on continued support from the trustee's loan account and the bank to maintain going concern status. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BACKSTAGE TRUST | 2 | £950k |
| JOHN LYON'S CHARITY | 2 | £277k |
| THE CHILDHOOD TRUST | 2 | £126k |
| THE BUFFINI CHAO FOUNDATION | 2 | £30k |
| THE THEATRES TRUST CHARITABLE FUND | 2 | £21k |
| THE HAROLD HYAM WINGATE FOUNDATION | 2 | £17k |
| THE FENTON ARTS TRUST | 2 | £15k |
| THE AUSTIN AND HOPE PILKINGTON TRUST | 2 | £6k |
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- Go Live Theatre Projects
- THE GATE THEATRE COMPANY LIMITED
- JERMYN STREET THEATRE
- LYRIC THEATRE HAMMERSMITH LIMITED
- WATERS EDGE ARTS LTD
- LEICESTER THEATRE TRUST LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WATERLOO EAST THEATRE LTD | £193k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| Go Live Theatre Projects | £687k | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| THE GATE THEATRE COMPANY LIMITED | £224k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| JERMYN STREET THEATRE | £1.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | material uncertainty |
| LYRIC THEATRE HAMMERSMITH LIMITED | £6.7m | £80,001 - £90,000 | 3 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WATERS EDGE ARTS LTD | £441k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |