STAG COMMUNITY ARTS CENTRE
Theatre operating as a 'Receiving House' in the town of Sevenoaks for amateur and professional productions; a base for a Youth Theatre and Youth Outreach programme to develop youth services in the local area; the showing of non commercial films in the Cinema; the provision of refreshments at family friendly prices sourced locally wherever possible; Hall and room hire for clubs etc..
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £62,596 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with unrestricted reserves standing at £240,349. The trustees consider this reserve level to be below their stated policy target of six months of expenditure, noting that current reserves cover only a little over two months of costs. Despite this, the trustees and auditors confirm the charity remains a going concern with no long-term borrowings and sufficient cash balances.
What the accounts disclose
“The balance at the year-end amounts to £240,349 (2024 - £142,612). The Stag will aim to continue to accumulate unrestricted funds each year to mitigate the risk of any unplanned expenditure arising.” — page 14
“During the year Sevenoaks Town Council granted £27,000 (2024 - £27,000) to the Charity towards general operational costs, £Nil (2024- £14,267)towards the LED lighting upgrade project. In addition, the Charity operates The Stag via an agreement with Sevenoaks Town Council and Sevenoaks District Council where there is an annual peppercorn rent of £1 payable to Sevenoaks Town Council. Donations in kind received from Sevenoaks Town Council towards the annual rent of the Stag have been reasonably estimated at £1,000 (2024 - £1,000).”
“During the financial year Sevenoaks District Council provided an Employment Boost grant of £3,300 (2024 £Nil), and an Improvement grant of £6,500 (2024 - £14,266).” — page 35
“During the year Sevenoaks Town Council granted £27,000 (2024 - £27,000) to the Charity towards general operational costs, £Nil (2024- £14,267)towards the LED lighting upgrade project. In addition, the Charity operates The Stag via an agreement with Sevenoaks Town Council and Sevenoaks District Council where there is an annual peppercorn rent of £1 payable to Sevenoaks Town Council. Donations in kind received from Sevenoaks Town Council towards the annual rent of the Stag have been reasonably estimated at £1,000 (2024 - £1,000).”
“During the financial year Sevenoaks District Council provided an Employment Boost grant of £3,300 (2024 £Nil), and an Improvement grant of £6,500 (2024 - £14,266).” — page 35
“During the year Sevenoaks Town Council granted £27,000 (2024 - £27,000) to the Charity towards general operational costs, £Nil (2024- £14,267)towards the LED lighting upgrade project. In addition, the Charity operates The Stag via an agreement with Sevenoaks Town Council and Sevenoaks District Council where there is an annual peppercorn rent of £1 payable to Sevenoaks Town Council. Donations in kind received from Sevenoaks Town Council towards the annual rent of the Stag have been reasonably estimated at £1,000 (2024 - £1,000).”
“During the financial year Sevenoaks District Council provided an Employment Boost grant of £3,300 (2024 £Nil), and an Improvement grant of £6,500 (2024 - £14,266).” — page 35
“The Stag Community Arts Centre has one wholly owned subsidiary company, Stag Community Arts Centre Trading Limited (Company Number 7614710). The company’s principal activity is the provision of commercial recreational facilities in support of the Charity.” — page 13
Year-over-year changes
- Reserves position vs the charity's own policy moved from "above" (FY2024) to "below" (FY2025).
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Claire Elizabeth Sheachair
- ANTHONY STYLES CLAYTON
- Catherine Louise Daniell
- Chloe Joan Gustard
- David Michael Skinner OBE
- Elisabeth Mary Ancrum
- Gareth James Gregson Willis
- MERILYN CANET
- Nicholas Daniel Varley
- Nigel David Wightman
- Peter David Dixon
- Sally Ann Higham
- Susan Elizabeth Camp
- Victoria Granville Baxter
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.4m | £1.3m |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.2m | £1.2m |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.1m | £1.0m |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.1m | £1.1m |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.0m | £943k |
Common questions
Is STAG COMMUNITY ARTS CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £62,596 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with unrestricted reserves standing at £240,349. The trustees consider this reserve level to be below their stated policy target of six months of expenditure, noting that current reserves cover only a little over two months of costs. Despite this, the trustees and auditors confirm the charity remains a going concern with no long-term borrowings and sufficient cash balances. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Crowe U.K. LLP.
Who funds STAG COMMUNITY ARTS CENTRE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name STAG COMMUNITY ARTS CENTRE as a grant recipient include THE THEATRES TRUST CHARITABLE FUND.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE THEATRES TRUST CHARITABLE FUND | FY2022 | £5k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH MUSIC | 2 | £87k |
| SCARBOROUGH THEATRE DEVELOPMENT TRUST | 1 | £54k |
| THE REED FOUNDATION | 1 | £45k |
| The Portal Trust | 1 | £39k |
| SHORESH CHARITABLE TRUST (DR RUTH BORCHARD GIFT) | 1 | £10k |
| THE JOHN APTHORP CHARITY | 1 | £7k |
| THE SCURRAH WAINWRIGHT CHARITY | 1 | £4k |
| THE J G GRAVES CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- CENTRESTAGE PRODUCTIONS YOUTH THEATRE
- THE BARN THEATRE TRUST LIMITED
- The Montgomery Theatre and Arts Centre Limited
- BURY METROPOLITAN ARTS ASSOCIATION
- SCARBOROUGH THEATRE TRUST LIMITED
- HOXTON HALL
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STAG COMMUNITY ARTS CENTRE | £1.4m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| CENTRESTAGE PRODUCTIONS YOUTH THEATRE | £131k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BARN THEATRE TRUST LIMITED | £243k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| The Montgomery Theatre and Arts Centre Limited | £1.9m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BURY METROPOLITAN ARTS ASSOCIATION | £1.2m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| SCARBOROUGH THEATRE TRUST LIMITED | £3.1m | — | — | below | — | noted |