THE MISFITS THEATRE COMPANY UK
-Drama Workshops: playing drama games and devising original work based on people's own experiences and interests, regularly performing to the public.-Creative Training: tailor-made for professionals in the public, private and voluntary sector, using theatre to challenge perceptions and practices.-Rhythm of the Night: monthly inclusive ?nightclubs? for PWLD.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure of £20,904 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £72,044 to £51,140. Per the trustees' report, free reserves of £26,185 remain above the stated policy target of £24,268, although reserves were reduced due to projected commission income not meeting expectations.
What the accounts disclose
“Workshops/Fees/Contracts: £46,340 (37%; 2024: £54,836)” — page 7
“The trustees' Reserves Policy is to hold in free reserves approximately 12 weeks of unrestricted expenditure and funds to cover redundancy fees, in respect of the year ended 31 March 2025 this would amount to £24,268” — page 7
“One or more of the trustees has been paid remuneration in the current or prior periods. The trustees that have been paid were contracted under self-employment at rates believed to be not more than market value for services specific to their expertise in relevant areas required by the charity.” — page 18
“Ruby Pugh Daughter of trustee S.P. Spencer. Paid £1,951 under self-employment for prop making workshops, facilitation, and associated expenses. The authority to make such payments is derived from the governing documenty of the charity.”
Trustees
- KARINA CASTRO RASCON
- LESLEY RUSS
- Ripley Williamson-King
- Stephen Paul Spencer
- Susan Margaret Turner
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £125k | £146k |
| 31/03/2024 | £155k | £150k |
| 31/03/2023 | £116k | £131k |
| 31/03/2022 | £105k | £98k |
| 31/03/2021 | £118k | £95k |
Common questions
Is THE MISFITS THEATRE COMPANY UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure of £20,904 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £72,044 to £51,140. Per the trustees' report, free reserves of £26,185 remain above the stated policy target of £24,268, although reserves were reduced due to projected commission income not meeting expectations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 30/06/2025 | £20k | Unrestricted Funding |
| UK government | 16/11/2021 | £25k | Culture Recovery Fund: Emergency Resource Support |
| UK government | 08/09/2020 | £9k | VSCE CMC Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/03/2019 | £9k | Health is everybody?s responsibility |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 25/01/2007 | £50k | "Forgotten" |