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SEATON GATEWAY THEATRE COMPANY LIMITED

Registered charity 1167779 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Registered charity Seaton Gateway Theatre Company have a 30year rolling lease of the building. A wide and varied range of activities and events are organised by the company to generate funds for new equipment, furnishings and ongoing maintenance. The aim is to bring Arts and Culture to Seaton for residents and visitors alike whilst ensuring sustainability of the building.

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Latest income
£199k
Latest spending
£235k
Registered
2016
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted reserves are in deficit at £3,320, which is below the trustees' stated target of £43,300. The charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £35,732 for the year, driven by significant building improvements and health and safety compliance costs following a temporary closure.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Arts and Culture events (41% of income)
“income from Arts and Culture events (the main charitable activity) of £81,975”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £-3k)
“Unrestricted reserves as at 31/03/2025 were in deficit which is not in line with our target reserves.” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustees donated £25,000 to the charity.
“Trustees donated a total of £25,000 during the year.” — page 24
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

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Operates in: Devon

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£199k£235k
31/03/2024£216k£221k
31/03/2023£178k£192k
31/03/2022£145k£126k
31/03/2021£58k£84k

Common questions

Is SEATON GATEWAY THEATRE COMPANY LIMITED financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves are in deficit at £3,320, which is below the trustees' stated target of £43,300. The charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £35,732 for the year, driven by significant building improvements and health and safety compliance costs following a temporary closure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.