PAPATANGO THEATRE COMPANY LTD
To advance the art of drama, most especially new writing, and develop the next generation of British theatre-makers.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved an unrestricted surplus of £48,589 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £209,442. Per the trustees' report, these reserves significantly exceed the stated policy target of £75,000, although a substantial portion is designated for confirmed future project costs. The charity reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“No employee received remuneration of more than £60,000 during the year” — page 24
“it was decided to increase the level of Unrestricted Reserves to £75,000 in order to realise this policy” — page 4
Trustees
- Stephanie Bainchair
- Davina Moss
- Fezzan Atif Ahmed
- Marco Magini
- Thomas Wright
- Zeinab Aisha Banu Ruhomauly
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £334k | £259k |
| 31/12/2024 | £269k | £338k |
| 31/12/2023 | £207k | £174k |
| 31/12/2022 | £225k | £255k |
| 31/12/2021 | £303k | £214k |
Common questions
Is PAPATANGO THEATRE COMPANY LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved an unrestricted surplus of £48,589 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £209,442. Per the trustees' report, these reserves significantly exceed the stated policy target of £75,000, although a substantial portion is designated for confirmed future project costs. The charity reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of PAPATANGO THEATRE COMPANY LTD earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the not applicable band.
Who funds PAPATANGO THEATRE COMPANY LTD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name PAPATANGO THEATRE COMPANY LTD as a grant recipient include BACKSTAGE TRUST, THE HAROLD HYAM WINGATE FOUNDATION, THE FENTON ARTS TRUST, KATIE BRADFORD ARTS TRUST, THE EDGAR E LAWLEY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BACKSTAGE TRUST | FY2025 | £170k | Core funding for the 2025 programme |
| BACKSTAGE TRUST | FY2023 | £101k | Core cost funding |
| BACKSTAGE TRUST | FY2023 | £101k | |
| BACKSTAGE TRUST | FY2024 | £80k | Core funding |
| BACKSTAGE TRUST | FY2022 | £75k | |
| THE HAROLD HYAM WINGATE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £7k | |
| THE FENTON ARTS TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | |
| THE HAROLD HYAM WINGATE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £5k | |
| THE FENTON ARTS TRUST | FY2024 | £5k | |
| THE FENTON ARTS TRUST | FY2023 | £3k | |
| KATIE BRADFORD ARTS TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | |
| THE EDGAR E LAWLEY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £2k | |
| THE AUSTIN AND HOPE PILKINGTON TRUST | FY2022 | £1k | Quarterly Grants for Institutions - Round One - The Arts Early Career Projects |
| THE YOUNG BARNET FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £250 | Space2Grow CYP Fund |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/04/2024 | £13k | GoWrite 2024 - 2026 |