UNFINISHED HISTORIES LTD
Unfinished Histories records the history of the alternative theatre movement c1968-88 in Britain through oral history, documentation and the collection of physical archives. We share this work through web sites and publications including films, CDs and DVDs and through events such as talks, readings, workshops, exhibitions, productions including new work inspired by past practitioners.
Objects
THE OBJECTS FOR WHICH THE COMPANY IS ESTABLISHED ARE:-TO ADVANCE EDUCATION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT BY THE PROMOTION OF THE ARTS, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY THE ART OF DRAMA
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £23,874 and restricted reserves of £770 at the end of the financial year, with total net assets of £24,644. The trustees report that the company was solvent and consider there to be no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. However, the trustees' report notes that there was no reserves policy in place at that time.
What the accounts disclose
“No trustees, nor any persons connected with them, have received any remuneration from the charity during the year.” — page 18
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Alexander Joseph Kai Gallimore
- Frances Rifkin
- Guy Francois Holland Groen
- Olusola Oyeleye
- Rebecca Daisy Scroggs
- SUSAN CROFT B.A. PHD
- Sue Dunderdale
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £43k | £30k |
| 31/03/2024 | £18k | £10k |
| 31/03/2023 | £6k | £9k |
| 31/03/2022 | £7k | £5k |
| 31/03/2021 | £9k | £3k |
Common questions
Is UNFINISHED HISTORIES LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £23,874 and restricted reserves of £770 at the end of the financial year, with total net assets of £24,644. The trustees report that the company was solvent and consider there to be no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. However, the trustees' report notes that there was no reserves policy in place at that time. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/10/2021 | £3k | Her Inside: Stepping Outside |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 03/10/2012 | £59k | "Unfinished Histories Company Links" |