FUEL PRODUCTIONS LTD
Fuel produces fresh work for adventurous people by inspiring artists. We believe that enjoying and benefiting from art should be a part of everyday life. We create dynamic live theatre performance with artists who are pioneering and collaborative. We work hard to reach and have meaningful impact on a large and diverse audience across the UK and internationally.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £47,583 for the year, with total expenditure exceeding incoming resources. However, unrestricted general funds were maintained at £200,599, which the trustees consider to be in line with their reserves policy target of approximately £200,000. The trustees and auditors both confirmed that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee received employee benefits in excess of £60,000 in the band of £70,000 to £80,000” — page 22
“One employee received employee benefits in excess of £60,000 in the band of £70,000 to £80,000” — page 22
“the trustees believe that the level of unrestricted funds held by the charity should be around £200,000, being a 3-year average of 8 weeks’ turnover” — page 7
“The total amount of donations received from Trustees during the year was £4,100 (2024: £2,750). In both years all of these amounts were donated without conditions.” — page 22
“One other trustee received remuneration of £400 (2024: £750) for their services related to legal advice provided to the charity and not for their duties as trustees, which were unpaid.” — page 22
“The total amount of donations received from Trustees during the year was £4,100 (2024: £2,750). In both years all of these amounts were donated without conditions.” — page 22
“One other trustee received remuneration of £400 (2024: £750) for their services related to legal advice provided to the charity and not for their duties as trustees, which were unpaid.” — page 22
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Kate McGrath — CEO
- Ine Van Riet — Executive Director
- Caroline Jones — Executive Director
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- SEAN WILLIAM DERMOT EGANchair
- JOE HALLGARTEN
- Jennifer Kate Waldman
- Jennifer Thea Sealey
- KATHERINE MCGRATH
- Lilli Alexandra Geissendorfer
- Nadine Benjamin
- Rakie AYOOLA
- Selina Ocean
- Shail Thaker
- Wendy Susan Martin
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.1m | £1.1m |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.2m | £1.3m |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.5m | £1.7m |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.5m | £1.5m |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.4m | £1.2m |
Common questions
Is FUEL PRODUCTIONS LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £47,583 for the year, with total expenditure exceeding incoming resources. However, unrestricted general funds were maintained at £200,599, which the trustees consider to be in line with their reserves policy target of approximately £200,000. The trustees and auditors both confirmed that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Knox Cropper LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of FUEL PRODUCTIONS LTD earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £70,001 - £80,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds FUEL PRODUCTIONS LTD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FUEL PRODUCTIONS LTD as a grant recipient include JOHN ELLERMAN FOUNDATION, BACKSTAGE TRUST, THE PILGRIM TRUST, THE AUSTIN AND HOPE PILKINGTON TRUST, THE JOHN THAW FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN ELLERMAN FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £120k | Towards core salary costs that will support the development of new work. |
| BACKSTAGE TRUST | FY2023 | £90k | |
| BACKSTAGE TRUST | FY2024 | £85k | Support for role of Fundraising Manager and Production |
| THE PILGRIM TRUST | FY2023 | £20k | Fuel's Archive Collection |
| THE AUSTIN AND HOPE PILKINGTON TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | Grant Round 2 - £5,000 |
| THE JOHN THAW FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £1k | |
| THE JOHN THAW FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 13/12/2021 | £205k | National Portfolio Organisations |
| UK government | 22/10/2021 | £102k | Culture Recovery Fund: Continuity Support |
| UK government | 09/06/2017 | £205k | National Portfolio Organisations |
| City Bridge Foundation | 11/11/2010 | £64k | Grant to Fuel Productions Ltd. |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE CHILDHOOD TRUST | 2 | £22k |
| THE THEATRES TRUST CHARITABLE FUND | 2 | £7k |
| CYNGOR CELFYDDYDAU CYMRU | 1 | £474k |
| THE EMMANUEL KAYE FOUNDATION | 1 | £152k |
| JOHN LYON'S CHARITY | 1 | £140k |
| SIR ROBERT GEFFERY'S ALMSHOUSE TRUST | 1 | £100k |
| THE FOYLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £100k |
| The Portal Trust | 1 | £77k |
Charities like this
- LYRIC THEATRE HAMMERSMITH LIMITED
- PEOPLE'S THEATRE ARTS GROUP LIMITED
- POOLE & PARKSTONE PRODUCTIONS
- PIONEER THEATRES LIMITED
- FIERCE (FESTIVAL) LIMITED
- AD INFINITUM PRODUCTIONS CIO
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL PRODUCTIONS LTD | £1.1m | £70,001 - £80,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LYRIC THEATRE HAMMERSMITH LIMITED | £6.7m | £80,001 - £90,000 | 3 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PEOPLE'S THEATRE ARTS GROUP LIMITED | £345k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| POOLE & PARKSTONE PRODUCTIONS | £100k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PIONEER THEATRES LIMITED | £4.3m | — | — | unclear | 27.0% | no doubt |
| FIERCE (FESTIVAL) LIMITED | £410k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |