SPRINGERS AMATEUR OPERATIC & DRAMATIC SOCIETY
to promote the advancement and improvement of general education in relation to all aspects of the art of drama and musical theatrical performance for all in the local community
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net outturn improvement of £4,592 compared to the previous year, though this was driven by timing differences in accounting for the 2025 President's Dinner income. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £65,398, which exceeds its stated policy target of £40,000 ring-fenced for production costs.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees have decided that £40,000 should be ring-fenced as a reserve. This roughly equates to the total cost of one production in the Chelmsford theatre without any income.” — page 9
Trustees
- CHRISTINE THERESA JAMES
- Daniel Screen
- GARY KENNETH JARVIS
- Helen Louise Naunton
- JACQUELINE BATES
- Jeremy David Naunton
- Karla Marie Brown
- MATHEW SMITH
- SHARON SCOTT
- Samantha Jane Randall
- Susan Diane Corina
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £102k | £99k |
| 31/03/2024 | £88k | £100k |
| 31/03/2023 | £93k | £95k |
| 31/03/2022 | £32k | £46k |
| 31/03/2021 | £4k | £11k |
Common questions
Is SPRINGERS AMATEUR OPERATIC & DRAMATIC SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net outturn improvement of £4,592 compared to the previous year, though this was driven by timing differences in accounting for the 2025 President's Dinner income. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £65,398, which exceeds its stated policy target of £40,000 ring-fenced for production costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.