STOKE YOUTH MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY
Development of young people, primarily through the medium of performing arts - running training, workshops & theatrical performances
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The charity reported a net movement in funds of £405 for the year, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £37,122. This figure is above the trustees' stated policy target of holding around £30,000 to cover running costs. The accounts were subject to an independent examination rather than a full audit, and the trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The policy of the charity is to aim to hold around £30,000 of unrestricted reserves which is estimated to be enough to cover a loss on a show and around a year’s running costs for the premises if there is a close down period.” — page 5
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (20/01/2015)
Trustees
- KEVIN DOWNWARDchair
- ANN WINEFRIDE MASON
- Christopher Bell
- Laura Elizabeth Cooper
- PAUL HASSALL
- Paul Trevor Bolam
- ZOE LOUISE SHONE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £123k | £123k |
| 31/12/2023 | £94k | £95k |
| 31/12/2022 | £60k | £72k |
| 31/12/2021 | £45k | £34k |
| 31/12/2020 | £56k | £24k |
Common questions
Is STOKE YOUTH MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The charity reported a net movement in funds of £405 for the year, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £37,122. This figure is above the trustees' stated policy target of holding around £30,000 to cover running costs. The accounts were subject to an independent examination rather than a full audit, and the trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds STOKE YOUTH MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name STOKE YOUTH MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY as a grant recipient include STAFFORDSHIRE COUNCIL OF VOLUNTARY YOUTH SERVICES.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| STAFFORDSHIRE COUNCIL OF VOLUNTARY YOUTH SERVICES | FY2023 | £500 | 40th Anniversary Grant |