CHESTER LITTLE THEATRE

Registered charity 1178159 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

We are an amateur theatre group, with our own building, run entirely by volunteers. Each year we present six auditorium plays and a variable number of shorter studio productions. Our Youth Theatre provides three courses per year, with studio showcases to follow.

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Latest income
£69k
Latest spending
£82k
Registered
2018
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased from £988,535 to £975,313 due to a net loss of £13,222 for the year. The trustees report that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence and remains solvent, with cash at bank totaling £166,838.

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

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: unclear (held: £975k)
The Treasurer has carried out a review of the Charity's finances has concluded that the Charity has the ability to continue to pay the maintenance bills this season (2025/2026) from reserves and there will be continuing regular reviews of the finances to ensure the Charity remains solvent. — 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). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

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Operates in: Cheshire East · Cheshire West & Chester · Flintshire · Halton · Warrington

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/07/2025£69k£82k
31/07/2024£81k£76k
31/07/2023£57k£91k
31/07/2022£52k£78k
31/07/2021£2k£72k

Common questions

Is CHESTER LITTLE THEATRE financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased from £988,535 to £975,313 due to a net loss of £13,222 for the year. The trustees report that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence and remains solvent, with cash at bank totaling £166,838. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.