WISBECH THEATRE TRUST
To advance the arts for the public benefit in Fenland and the surrounding areas by the provision of a theatre, currently known as the Angles Theatre, Alexandra Road, Wisbech (?the theatre?)
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £52,651 for the year, increasing its total unrestricted and restricted reserves to £105,592. The trustees report that the group is a going concern and have adopted the Charities SORP (FRS 102) for the first time with consolidation of its trading subsidiary.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year The Wisbech School of Performing Arts Ltd donated £19,472 (2024: £18,592) to the charity under Gift Aid. This donation has been eliminated on consolidation.” — page 25
“The charity owns 100% of the issued share capital of The Wisbech School of Performing Arts Ltd (company number 07241564), a company registered in England and Wales.” — page 14
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Angela Nixon
- Joseph Connolly
- Joshua Samuel Shippey
- Louise Karalyn O'Connor
- Matthew Beare
- Matthew Kevin Peploe
- Ricki Wenn
- Robert Malcolm James Williams
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £238k | £185k |
| 31/03/2024 | £118k | £132k |
| 31/03/2023 | £107k | £134k |
| 31/03/2022 | £153k | £137k |
| 31/03/2021 | £185k | £156k |
Common questions
Is WISBECH THEATRE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £52,651 for the year, increasing its total unrestricted and restricted reserves to £105,592. The trustees report that the group is a going concern and have adopted the Charities SORP (FRS 102) for the first time with consolidation of its trading subsidiary. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds WISBECH THEATRE TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name WISBECH THEATRE TRUST as a grant recipient include THE HUDSON FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE HUDSON FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £14k | |
| THE HUDSON FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £2k | |
| THE HUDSON FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £0 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE THEATRES TRUST CHARITABLE FUND | 2 | £21k |
| THE COPPING JOYCE FOUNDATION | 1 | £1.1m |
| THE BRANSFORD TRUST | 1 | £43k |
| EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF ALDERMAN JOHN NORMAN | 1 | £5k |
| THE J P MARLAND CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| THE REED FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
| THE GUNTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
| LILIAN FRANCES HIND BEQUEST (TRUSTEES OF LADY HIND) | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- WISBECH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
- WORCESTER THEATRES CHARITABLE TRUST LTD
- WISBECH ST MARY SPORTS AND COMMUNITY CENTRE
- THE NEW WOLSEY THEATRE COMPANY LIMITED
- WAKEFIELD THEATRE TRUST
- THEATRE ROYAL (NORWICH) TRUST LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WISBECH THEATRE TRUST | £238k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WISBECH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | £324k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WORCESTER THEATRES CHARITABLE TRUST LTD | £2.6m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WISBECH ST MARY SPORTS AND COMMUNITY CENTRE | £177k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE NEW WOLSEY THEATRE COMPANY LIMITED | £3.4m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WAKEFIELD THEATRE TRUST | £2.4m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | unclear | 5.8% | no doubt |