Bridges Musical Theatre

Registered charity 1155701 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as SMTG, STAINES MUSICAL THEATRE GROUP

Amateur musical theatre group providing affordable productions to the locality, and a weekly rehearsal / social meeting for those interested in singing and acting.

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Latest income
£36k
Latest spending
£31k
Registered
2014
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state a surplus for the year of £4,562, though the Treasurer notes a more accurate figure of £2,312 after accounting for outstanding bills. The charity maintains unrestricted reserves of £2,892, which is below the stated policy target of three months' operating costs. The trustees highlight a dependency on membership and ticket sales as a financial risk.

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

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: three months’ operating costs (held: £3k)
Our reserves policy is to maintain three months’ operating costs in reserve.
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
We are dependent on membership, ticket sales and other fundraising activities for funding which is an area of risk should member or audience numbers reduce significantly. — 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.

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

Operates in: Surrey

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/07/2025£36k£31k
31/07/2024£22k£28k
31/07/2023£16k£19k
31/07/2022£22k£27k
31/07/2021£6k£3k

Common questions

Is Bridges Musical Theatre financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state a surplus for the year of £4,562, though the Treasurer notes a more accurate figure of £2,312 after accounting for outstanding bills. The charity maintains unrestricted reserves of £2,892, which is below the stated policy target of three months' operating costs. The trustees highlight a dependency on membership and ticket sales as a financial risk. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.