WALTON AND WEYBRIDGE AMATEUR OPERATIC SOCIETY
The activities & objects of the Society are to educate the public in the Dramatic and Operatic Arts, and to further the development pf public appreciation and taste in them, by means of producing and staging musical theatre plays and events, by organising and running training courses to improve the ability and knowledge of its members and the public in the technical skills involved.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved an adjusted profit of £1,103 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with cash in bank increasing to £23,334. The trustees report that the society's financial results depend on public attendance, which provides over 90% of revenue, and note that budgets are strictly controlled to ensure net funds are not seriously depleted. Per the balance sheet, unrestricted accumulated funds stood at £21,244 at the year-end.
What the accounts disclose
“Subscriptions Members 3650 Patrons 1200 Donations 1323”
“Two members of the Society were remunerated by the Society for providing artistic and choreographic direction in shows performed in the period, where these costs were agreed by the Society to be lower than the cost of engaging external direction” — page 3
Trustees
- James Palmer
- MARK COLIN TURVILL
- ROBERT NOBLE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £47k | £45k |
| 31/12/2023 | £47k | £47k |
| 31/12/2022 | £40k | £45k |
| 31/12/2021 | £15k | £10k |
| 31/12/2020 | £9k | £11k |
Common questions
Is WALTON AND WEYBRIDGE AMATEUR OPERATIC SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved an adjusted profit of £1,103 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with cash in bank increasing to £23,334. The trustees report that the society's financial results depend on public attendance, which provides over 90% of revenue, and note that budgets are strictly controlled to ensure net funds are not seriously depleted. Per the balance sheet, unrestricted accumulated funds stood at £21,244 at the year-end. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds WALTON AND WEYBRIDGE AMATEUR OPERATIC SOCIETY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name WALTON AND WEYBRIDGE AMATEUR OPERATIC SOCIETY as a grant recipient include CHARITY OF ROBERT PHILLIPS.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARITY OF ROBERT PHILLIPS | FY2024 | £800 | |
| CHARITY OF ROBERT PHILLIPS | FY2023 | £0 |