THE PRIMARY SHAKESPEARE COMPANY
Registered charity 1157282 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as PSC
Our charity?s purpose as set out in the objects contained in the company?s memorandum of association is to: ?advance education for the public benefit by the promotion of the arts, in particular, but not exclusively, the art of drama.?The aim of the charity is to raise childhood achievement and attainment through engaging with Shakespeare.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net incoming resource surplus of £164,916 for the year ended 31st August 2025, resulting in total funds carried forward of £368,060. The trustees have confirmed that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Reserves are held in cash, fixed-term bonds, and savings accounts to meet a policy target of at least six months of operating costs.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: at least 6 months of operating costs (held: £368k)
“the Trustees have decided to retain reserves that equate to at least 6 months of operating costs.” — page 23
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Reported reserves equal ~0.0 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).
Per its annual return, largest income source: Donations and legacies (65% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.
Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 0.0% of total income — below the median for charities its size (4.9%) (benchmarks).
- DENISE RAWLS
- FIONA MALLIN-ROBINSON
- Susan Fletcher
- Susan Lawrence
- Susan Sandle
- Toyin Okitikpi
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Kent · Throughout London
Income and spending
Common questions
Is THE PRIMARY SHAKESPEARE COMPANY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net incoming resource surplus of £164,916 for the year ended 31st August 2025, resulting in total funds carried forward of £368,060. The trustees have confirmed that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Reserves are held in cash, fixed-term bonds, and savings accounts to meet a policy target of at least six months of operating costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE PRIMARY SHAKESPEARE COMPANY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE PRIMARY SHAKESPEARE COMPANY as a grant recipient include THE THOMPSON FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST, JOHN LYON'S CHARITY, WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT UK FOUNDATION, CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON, THE J J CHARITABLE TRUST.
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