VOLCANO THEATRE COMPANY LTD
Volcano is a theatre company based in South Wales that promotes the Arts for the publicbenefit by creating innovative performances that engage both the local community and thegeneral public throughout the UK and beyond.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £31,451 for the year, with total income of £437,614 against expenditure of £406,163. Free reserves stood at £81,629, which the trustees consider to be within their stated policy target of £54,000 to £82,000. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees consider that the level of reserves should be maintained between four and six months basic overheads, a figure of £54,000 - £82,000.”
“The charity charged Volcano Trading Company Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary, £28,988 (2024 - £32,208) in respect of management and other services provided during the year.” — page 25
“The charity paid Volcano Trading Company Limited £100,590 (2024 - £90,078) in respect of theatrical production services received during the year.” — page 25
“The charity charged Volcano Trading Company Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary, £28,988 (2024 - £32,208) in respect of management and other services provided during the year.” — page 25
“The charity paid Volcano Trading Company Limited £100,590 (2024 - £90,078) in respect of theatrical production services received during the year.” — page 25
“Volcano Trading Company Limited provides theatrical production services to the charity.” — page 21
Public-sector contracts awarded
| Buyer | Contract | Awarded | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| City & County of Swansea | Environmental Partnership Framework | — | — |
Trustees
- PROFESSOR KEITH LLOYDchair
- Allie Symonds
- Marc Jones
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £438k | £406k |
| 31/03/2024 | £401k | £416k |
| 31/03/2023 | £417k | £450k |
| 31/03/2022 | £370k | £337k |
| 31/03/2021 | £378k | £287k |
Common questions
Is VOLCANO THEATRE COMPANY LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £31,451 for the year, with total income of £437,614 against expenditure of £406,163. Free reserves stood at £81,629, which the trustees consider to be within their stated policy target of £54,000 to £82,000. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds VOLCANO THEATRE COMPANY LTD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name VOLCANO THEATRE COMPANY LTD as a grant recipient include CYNGOR CELFYDDYDAU CYMRU.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CYNGOR CELFYDDYDAU CYMRU | FY2023 | £215k | Core funding |
| CYNGOR CELFYDDYDAU CYMRU | FY2023 | £7k | Cost-of-living support |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 07/05/2025 | £50k | Millionaire Street 2025 05w1 |
| Postcode Lottery | 29/09/2023 | £20k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/03/2023 | £9k | Storyopolis |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/03/2021 | £5k | Our Heritages |