EMPIRE THEATRE TRUST CIO

Registered charity 1178975 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

The Empire Theatre is a not for profit community project providing live shows, live music, comedy and entertainment for the town of Halstead and surrounding areas, also provides space for groups and organisations to use for performing arts classes and performances.

Causes: General Charitable Purposes · Recreation · Other Charitable Purposes · website · Get email alerts

Latest income
£273k
Latest spending
£248k
Registered
2018
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £24,483 for the year ended 30 September 2025, with total incoming resources of £272,585 against expenditure of £248,102. The charity holds unrestricted funds of £71,101 and restricted funds of £37,751, resulting in total net assets of £108,853. The trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.

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.

Property (HM Land Registry)

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

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Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Essex

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
30/09/2025£273k£248k
30/09/2024£135k£169k
30/09/2023£110k£142k
30/09/2022£92k£103k
30/09/2021£42k£54k

Common questions

Is EMPIRE THEATRE TRUST CIO financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £24,483 for the year ended 30 September 2025, with total incoming resources of £272,585 against expenditure of £248,102. The charity holds unrestricted funds of £71,101 and restricted funds of £37,751, resulting in total net assets of £108,853. The trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.