OUT OF CHARACTER
The purpose of Out of Character is to promote social inclusion among people who are socially excluded from society, or parts of society by reason of mental illness, in particular by:- providing theatre opportunities to adults who use or have used mental health services.-promoting an understanding of mental illness through the use of theatre
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state total income of £51,979 against total expenditure of £36,926.36, resulting in a positive balance carried forward of £15,053. The charity reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern, evidenced by the surplus and positive cash position.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- JULIET FORSTERchair
- Matthew Harper
- NICK ROWE
- Professor Dianne Willcocks
- Simon Procter
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £40k | £37k |
| 31/08/2024 | £27k | £31k |
| 31/08/2023 | £38k | £31k |
| 31/08/2022 | £9k | £18k |
| 31/08/2021 | £22k | £14k |
Common questions
Is OUT OF CHARACTER financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state total income of £51,979 against total expenditure of £36,926.36, resulting in a positive balance carried forward of £15,053. The charity reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern, evidenced by the surplus and positive cash position. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds OUT OF CHARACTER?
Funders whose own accounts filings name OUT OF CHARACTER as a grant recipient include IMAGINE FOUNDATION, TWO RIDINGS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMAGINE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £10k | Using creativity to change the story |
| TWO RIDINGS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £5k | Reduced Inequalities / Gender Equality |
| IMAGINE FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £5k | Using creativity to change the story |
| IMAGINE FOUNDATION | FY2021 | £5k | Using creativity to change the story |
| IMAGINE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £0 | Using creativity to change the story |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/11/2025 | £20k | Out of Character 2026 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/09/2024 | £16k | Out of Character Theatre Company: Mental Health; Social Mobility & Employment |
| Postcode Lottery | 01/11/2023 | £3k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/01/2023 | £10k | Out Of Character - Progression Routes |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/04/2020 | £2k | Out of Character Staying Connected |
| City of York Council | — | £10k | City Wide Ward |