HOTHOUSE THEATRE

Registered charity 1154523 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

We work with people of all ages and abilities and community project using theatre, drama, film, music and art to help develop confidence, aspiration and to address issues within the community. Currently we are working with; young people producing an online magazine, adults on fringe theatre projects, community groups to help develop the skills and confidence of volunteers

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Latest income
£26k
Latest spending
£16k
Registered
2013
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £9,571 for the year ended 28 February 2025, increasing total funds to £19,089. The trustees confirm that the financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis with adequate resources to continue operations. The charity maintains a reserves policy targeting three to six months of running costs, with designated reserves established to meet this target.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Charitable activities (94% of income)
“Charitable activities 3 53 24,098 24,151 13,126” — page 9
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: three and six months running costs (held: £5k)
“Our policy is to hold reserves of between three and six months running costs as reserves.” — page 6
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Funders the charity credits

Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Nottingham City · Nottinghamshire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
28/02/2025£26k£16k
29/02/2024£15k£15k
28/02/2023£13k£22k
28/02/2022£19k£16k
28/02/2021£12k£22k

Common questions

Is HOTHOUSE THEATRE financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £9,571 for the year ended 28 February 2025, increasing total funds to £19,089. The trustees confirm that the financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis with adequate resources to continue operations. The charity maintains a reserves policy targeting three to six months of running costs, with designated reserves established to meet this target. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

Who funds HOTHOUSE THEATRE?

Funders whose own accounts filings name HOTHOUSE THEATRE as a grant recipient include THE JONES 1986 CHARITABLE TRUST, THE GROCERS' CHARITY, SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, HEREFORDSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, THE WOODWARD CHARITABLE TRUST.

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

FunderYearAmountPurpose (as stated by the funder)
THE JONES 1986 CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2025£10kMiscellaneous
THE GROCERS' CHARITYFY2022£5kYouth
SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONFY2023£3k
HEREFORDSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONFY2024£1kJoanies Fund
THE WOODWARD CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2024£1k

Government & lottery funding

Grants to this charity published as open data by government and lottery funders (360Giving).

FunderDateAmountPurpose
The National Lottery Community Fund04/04/2024£17kCreative Youth
The National Lottery Community Fund26/11/2021£9kRadio Youth
The National Lottery Community Fund06/12/2019£9kOh My Nottz Podcasts
The National Lottery Community Fund06/07/2016£10kOh My Nottz – Get Involved Project