PLAYBACK THEATRE SOUTH WEST
Registered charity 1161665 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
Playback Theatre South West creates opportunities for communities of people to engage with issues that affect their lives in workshops and performances. Creative theatre activities support refugees; young carers; people with learning difficulties or mental health issues; women who have experienced domestic abuse; and women's organisations in the South West of England.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity remained financially stable at year-end, supported by grants, donations, and fundraising. Free/unrestricted reserves stood at £8,204, which is below the stated policy target of approximately £8,000? No, the text says aims to hold £8,000 and held £8,204. Wait, £8,204 is above £8,000. The text says 'The charity aims to hold reserves of approximately £8,000... £8000' in the policy section, but the actual cash is £8,204. The narrative states 'financially stable'.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: approximately £8,000 (held: £8k)
“The charity aims to hold reserves of approximately £8,000 to manage funding risk and ensure continuity of services.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
- FRANCIS JOHN PORTER BA HONS
- JET GRETA KAMPHUIS
- JILL LEWIS
- KATIE ELIZABETH CHAPLIN
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Cornwall · Devon · Dorset · Plymouth City · Somerset · Torbay
Income and spending
Common questions
Is PLAYBACK THEATRE SOUTH WEST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity remained financially stable at year-end, supported by grants, donations, and fundraising. Free/unrestricted reserves stood at £8,204, which is below the stated policy target of approximately £8,000? No, the text says aims to hold £8,000 and held £8,204. Wait, £8,204 is above £8,000. The text says 'The charity aims to hold reserves of approximately £8,000... £8000' in the policy section, but the actual cash is £8,204. The narrative states 'financially stable'. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds PLAYBACK THEATRE SOUTH WEST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name PLAYBACK THEATRE SOUTH WEST as a grant recipient include THE CRUCIBLE FOUNDATION, THE HILDEN CHARITABLE FUND.
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