BUTTERSHAW (ST PAUL'S) CHURCH AMATEUR OPERATIC AND DRAMATIC SOCIETY
TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC IN THE DRAMATIC AND OPERATIC ARTS AND TO DEVELOP THE PUBLIC APPRECIATION AND TASTE IN THE SAID ARTS TO FURTHER SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSES UNDER THE LAWS OF ENGLAND AND WALES AS THE TRUSTEES SHALL FROM TIME TO TIME DETERMINE GUIDANCE ON PUBLIC BENEFIT .THE MAIN ACTIVITIES COMPRISE THE PERFORMANCE OF TWO SHOWS EACH YEAR - CONCERT FORMAT AND FULL MUSICAL.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the society made a net profit of £4,957 for the year ended 31st July 2025, with total income of £16,993 and total expenditure of £16,152. The balance sheet shows unrestricted reserves (represented by retained profits) of £90,190, an increase from the previous year's £74,038. The independent examiner reported no matters coming to their attention that would require further explanation or indicate non-compliance with accounting requirements.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees met 11 times during the financial period.” — page 1
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (07/08/2019)
Trustees
- James Michael Wilczynskichair
- ALAN HIRST
- Angela Susan Moore
- Catherine Attwood
- DIANE ELIZABETH BOLLAND
- David Collins
- Dr Ian Robert Wilson
- Emma Wilson
- GILLIAN LESLEY BASTOW
- LINDA HENSBY
- Lucy Anderson
- MARY BENN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £60k | £44k |
| 31/07/2024 | £7k | £5k |
| 31/07/2023 | £15k | £17k |
| 31/07/2022 | £2k | £2k |
| 31/07/2021 | £246 | £966 |
Common questions
Is BUTTERSHAW (ST PAUL'S) CHURCH AMATEUR OPERATIC AND DRAMATIC SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the society made a net profit of £4,957 for the year ended 31st July 2025, with total income of £16,993 and total expenditure of £16,152. The balance sheet shows unrestricted reserves (represented by retained profits) of £90,190, an increase from the previous year's £74,038. The independent examiner reported no matters coming to their attention that would require further explanation or indicate non-compliance with accounting requirements. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/12/2006 | £5k | Performances of 'Sweet Charity' |