RAH RAH COMMUNITY THEATRE COMPANY
Our aim is to take theatre into the community that makes an impact, having a particular focus on using Theatre for Social Change so as to raise awareness and using theatre as a form of therapy. We specialise in physical theatre, audience interaction and using drama therapy techniques.
Objects
THE CHARITY'S OBJECTS ARE TO ADVANCE EDUCATION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT AND TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE GOOD PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC BY THE PROVISION OF ARTISTIC PERFORMANCES AND WORKSHOPS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £417 for the year, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £19,519. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity’s reserves target is £18,000 which is equal to three months payroll costs to pay our core team.” — page 7
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
Trustees
- CATHARINE MAGDALEN SPOONERchair
- EILEEN GREGORY
- ELEANOR KEEVIL
- Gemma Beattie
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £125k | £125k |
| 31/03/2024 | £136k | £146k |
| 31/03/2023 | £144k | £141k |
| 31/03/2022 | £136k | £113k |
| 31/03/2021 | £52k | £49k |
Common questions
Is RAH RAH COMMUNITY THEATRE COMPANY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £417 for the year, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £19,519. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/03/2024 | £20k | Rah Rah Community Theatre Company |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/03/2022 | £10k | Jubilee Show 2022 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/10/2020 | £8k | Christmas 2020 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH MUSIC | 1 | £100k |
| COUTTS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £35k |
| THE ANGUS LAWSON MEMORIAL TRUST | 1 | £28k |
| WEST HACKNEY PAROCHIAL CHARITY | 1 | £27k |
| THE THEATRES TRUST CHARITABLE FUND | 1 | £20k |
| THE DAVID FAMILY FOUNDATION | 1 | £4k |
| CHARLES S FRENCH CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| THE SYLVIA AND COLIN SHEPHERD CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- RENT-A-ROLE DRAMA SERVICE
- WOMEN AND THEATRE (BIRMINGHAM) LIMITED
- IMMEDIATE THEATRE
- CHADS THEATRE COMPANY
- THE THEATRE IN PRISONS AND PROBATION CENTRE
- THE JOSEPH ROWNTREE THEATRE LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAH RAH COMMUNITY THEATRE COMPANY | £125k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RENT-A-ROLE DRAMA SERVICE | £508k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WOMEN AND THEATRE (BIRMINGHAM) LIMITED | £193k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| IMMEDIATE THEATRE | £708k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHADS THEATRE COMPANY | £105k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE THEATRE IN PRISONS AND PROBATION CENTRE | £247k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |