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WOW YOUTH MUSICAL THEATRE

Registered charity 1176474 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

WOW develops the confidence, team work and talent of young people in the Weymouth area by giving them opportunities to rehearse and stage musical theatre productions under the direction of a professional creative team.

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Latest income
£126k
Latest spending
£116k
Registered
2018
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £230,947, with the trustees holding £30,000 to mitigate potential production shortfalls alongside designated funds for repairs and equipment. The charity reported a net income of £10,151 for the year, with total incoming resources of £125,683 largely derived from trading activities related to its productions.

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

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Other trading activities (83% of income)
“Income from the charity’s two major productions totalled £109,867 representing 87% of total incoming resources of £125,683.” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: three months of unrestricted expenditure (held: £231k)
“The Trustees continued to monitor reserves in line with the charity’s reserves policy. In addition to holding £30,000 to mitigate potential production shortfalls, the Trustees agreed to designate £5,000 for emergency repairs, £10,000 for equipment upgrades, and £25,000 towards a potential move to new premises.” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Property (HM Land Registry)

1 registered title in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (1 freehold); recorded price paid £125k. All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

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Operates in: Dorset

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£126k£116k
31/03/2024£143k£124k
31/03/2023£98k£95k
31/03/2022£36k£21k
31/03/2021£6k£25k

Common questions

Is WOW YOUTH MUSICAL THEATRE financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £230,947, with the trustees holding £30,000 to mitigate potential production shortfalls alongside designated funds for repairs and equipment. The charity reported a net income of £10,151 for the year, with total incoming resources of £125,683 largely derived from trading activities related to its productions. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.