FIRST ACT 2011
First Act 2011 aims to inspire people with learning difficulties to achieve their artistic ambitions through the use of Drama and other Performing Arts. This is facilitated through group instruction, practice and teaching skills associated with the Performing Arts, culminating in productions to live Theatre audiences.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income of £86,201.77 exceeded total expenses of £84,592.46, resulting in a net surplus of £1,609.31 for the year. The charity holds unrestricted reserves in the form of cash balances across current, savings, and donation accounts totaling £17,305.17 at the year end.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- ALAN LAIDLER
- Annette Patricia Domoney
- Anthony Edward Wright
- Heather Humby MBE
- Sheila Mary Eve Denness
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £86k | £85k |
| 31/03/2024 | £80k | £85k |
| 31/03/2023 | £64k | £67k |
| 31/03/2022 | £51k | £52k |
| 31/03/2021 | £20k | £17k |
Common questions
Is FIRST ACT 2011 financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income of £86,201.77 exceeded total expenses of £84,592.46, resulting in a net surplus of £1,609.31 for the year. The charity holds unrestricted reserves in the form of cash balances across current, savings, and donation accounts totaling £17,305.17 at the year end. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds FIRST ACT 2011?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FIRST ACT 2011 as a grant recipient include THE WIGHT AID FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE WIGHT AID FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £2k | |
| THE WIGHT AID FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £0 |