WOKING YOUTH THEATRE
To advance the arts in the Borough of Woking and the surrounding area for children and young people age 14-21 years, in particular the art of drama by;(a) The organisation and production of weekly drama workshops, and(b) The production of a musical, a straight play and drama festival entries each year.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £5,064 at the end of the period, which the trustees describe as a significant increase from the previous year. However, the trustees note that the performing arts sector has suffered post-pandemic and that the charity will need to secure separate fundraising or grants to continue its annual musical productions.
What the accounts disclose
“WYT holds reserves to cover up-front costs of performances, which typically include licence fee deposit and theatre deposit.”
“Performing Arts as a whole has suffered following Covid19 and audiences have been slow to return to venues. We will need to undertake separate fund-raising or source grants to continue with our annual musicals.”
Trustees
- BRUCE THOMAS HAZELTONchair
- Gary Richard Knight
- Stewart John Mison
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £27k | £24k |
| 05/04/2024 | £24k | £23k |
| 05/04/2023 | £16k | £20k |
| 05/04/2022 | £3k | £4k |
| 05/04/2021 | £2k | £1k |
Common questions
Is WOKING YOUTH THEATRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £5,064 at the end of the period, which the trustees describe as a significant increase from the previous year. However, the trustees note that the performing arts sector has suffered post-pandemic and that the charity will need to secure separate fundraising or grants to continue its annual musical productions. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.