SHELLEY THEATRE TRUST
The Theatre brings high quality arts events from a variety of sources to enhance the social community experience of those attending and improve education for local residents, schools, colleges and the university. Activities include a selection of arts related programmes in all forms of live music, singing, drama, comedy, films and other performances provided by local and touring performers.
Objects
1. THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN VISUAL, PERFORMING, CINEMATIC AND LITERARY ARTS INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DRAMA, BALLET, MUSIC, SINGING, LITERATURE, SCULPTURE AND PAINTING; AND2. ANY OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE THAT MAY AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DIRECTORS BE CONSIDERED ANCILLARY TO THE OBJECTS DESCRIBED IN 1. ABOVE OR WHICH CAN CONVENIENTLY BE CARRIED ON IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE OBJECTS DESCRIBED IN 1. ABOVE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a balance sheet deficit of £15,364, having incurred a net expenditure of £5,734. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern, relying on the financial support of sponsor trustees to underwrite deficits and cover safeguarding costs while the theatre remains closed. No external debt is held, and the trustees are actively seeking a viable operator or funding structure to resume public operations.
What the accounts disclose
“At the balance sheet date £14,524 (2024 - £21,081) was owed to two trustees, Mr S J Dunne and Mr A P Proctor. Estante 032 Limited is a company with common directors. During the year rent of £1 (2024 - £1) was paid. An informal lease is in place with Estante 032 Limited which allows Shelley Theatre Trust to benefit from the rental income received in respect of flats owned by the company.” — page 17
“Shelley Theatre Company Ltd is a wholly independent trading entity which works with the Trust managing food, beverage, and other activities to assist in the raising of funds for the ongoing work of the Theatre.”
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- ERIC LEEchair
- GARY JEFFERSON
- JON DUNNE
- NINA SUZANNE DUNNE
- PHILIP PROCTOR
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £33k | £39k |
| 31/12/2024 | £24k | £39k |
| 31/12/2023 | £58k | £58k |
| 31/12/2022 | £78k | £59k |
| 31/12/2021 | £107k | £118k |
Common questions
Is SHELLEY THEATRE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a balance sheet deficit of £15,364, having incurred a net expenditure of £5,734. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern, relying on the financial support of sponsor trustees to underwrite deficits and cover safeguarding costs while the theatre remains closed. No external debt is held, and the trustees are actively seeking a viable operator or funding structure to resume public operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/06/2022 | £10k | Re-opening Shelley Theatre |