THEATRE ROYAL HAYMARKET MASTERCLASS TRUST
THE TRUST PROVIDES ACCESS TO ALL ASPECTS OF THEATRE, FREE OF CHARGE, TARGETING 16-30 YEAR OLDS FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS THROUGH A REGULAR PROGRAMME OF EVENTS AND SPECIAL PROJECTS, WORKSHOPS, INTERNSHIPS, CAREERS ADVICE, CREATIVE AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITES. THE ACTIVITIES OF THE TRUST WERE TRANSFERRED OVER FROM THE THEATRE ROYAL HAYMARKET MASTERCLASS TRUST, REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1070117
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £9,532 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total income of £173,919 against total expenditure of £183,451. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £57,168, which the trustees consider sufficient given their policy to keep reserves to a minimum, guided by three months' core expenditure. The trustees confirm the charity remains a going concern, citing a healthy mix of grant funding and earned income.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees have agreed that free reserves need only be kept to a minimum, with three months’ core expenditure taken as a guide.” — page 12
“A sum of £1,323 (2023: £1,295) was paid to the company in respect of staging of events for the charity. Theatre Royal Haymarket Limited also donated a sum of £15,000 (2023 - £25,000) during the year.”
Funders the charity credits
- Get Into Theatre
- Andy Knight Ltd
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (18/02/2016)
Trustees
- Jeremy Arthur Parrchair
- ARNOLD MICHAEL CROOK
- Adam Foster
- MEI HSIN ROLFE
- Maurice Moussy Salem
- PAUL O'LEARY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £174k | £183k |
| 31/12/2023 | £174k | £184k |
| 31/12/2022 | £149k | £185k |
| 31/12/2021 | £208k | £186k |
| 31/12/2020 | £141k | £149k |
Common questions
Is THEATRE ROYAL HAYMARKET MASTERCLASS TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £9,532 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total income of £173,919 against total expenditure of £183,451. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £57,168, which the trustees consider sufficient given their policy to keep reserves to a minimum, guided by three months' core expenditure. The trustees confirm the charity remains a going concern, citing a healthy mix of grant funding and earned income. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THEATRE ROYAL HAYMARKET MASTERCLASS TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THEATRE ROYAL HAYMARKET MASTERCLASS TRUST as a grant recipient include MARIA BJORNSON MEMORIAL FUND, HYDE PARK PLACE ESTATE CHARITY, THE MACKINTOSH FOUNDATION, The Ashley Family Foundation, THE JOHN COATES CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARIA BJORNSON MEMORIAL FUND | FY2024 | £5k | |
| HYDE PARK PLACE ESTATE CHARITY | FY2023 | £5k | Providing relief for those in need or sickness and the advancement of life |
| HYDE PARK PLACE ESTATE CHARITY | FY2022 | £5k | |
| THE MACKINTOSH FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £5k | |
| The Ashley Family Foundation | FY2022 | £4k | |
| THE JOHN COATES CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £4k | |
| THE JOHN COATES CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £4k | |
| DR RADCLIFFE'S TRUST | FY2022 | £3k | Paid Costuming Internships |
| THE AUSTIN AND HOPE PILKINGTON TRUST | FY2022 | £1k | Quarterly Grants for Institutions - Round One - The Arts Early Career Projects |