ARTLESS THEATRE TRUST

Registered charity 1172501 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as ARTLESS

To advance the Christian faith among young people and families, in schools, groups, communities and in conjunction with churches in the area of drama ministry across the UK and further afield.

Objects

(A) TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH PREDOMINANTLY AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE AND FAMILIES, IN SCHOOLS, GROUPS, COMMUNITIES AND IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CHURCHES IN THE AREA OF DRAMA & THEATRE MINISTRY ACROSS THE UNITED KINGDOM.(B) TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION AND APPRECIATION OF THE DRAMATIC ARTS BY PRODUCING AND PRESENTING TO THE PUBLIC HIGH QUALITY PERFORMANCES OF THEATRE AND PERFORMANCE.

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

Causes: Religious Activities · Arts/culture/heritage/science · website · Get email alerts

Registered contact address: Brentwood, East of England, England (from the postcode on the register)

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity's total funds decreased from £106,709 to £106,106 during the year, resulting in a net deficit of £16,401 against receipts of £120,554. The trustees report a season of growth and new ventures, noting that while growth in regular giving remains slow, they are preparing for a major donor campaign. The independent examiner confirmed that the accounts comply with accounting records and there are no material issues requiring disclosure.

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

What the accounts disclose

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

Policies the charity declares

In its annual return the charity told the Commission that it has the policies listed below. This is self-declared: it is not verified by the Commission or by this site, and it is not evidence of how a policy works in practice.

• Conflicting interests
• Paying staff
• Safeguarding policy and procedures
• Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
• Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
• Trustee expenses policy and procedures

Trustees · trustee networks

• Rebecca Pochchair
• Adrew Ian Mayo
• Elizabeth Louise Fennell
• Neil Henery · trustee of 2 other charities
• ROBERT IAN SCOTT · trustee of 1 other charity
• STEVE MALTZ
• Sandra Anne O'Neal

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

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