PROGRESS THEATRE

Registered charity 1182798 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as THE PROGRESS THEATRE

The promotion of the education of the general public in Reading and elsewhere in the performing arts, and the provision and maintenance of a theatre.

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Latest income
£136k
Latest spending
£33k
Registered
2019
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that Progress Theatre reported an excess of receipts over payments of £33,068.88 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in net assets of £134,888.84. The trustees' report notes that the charity has established a reserves policy and robust financial monitoring to support informed decision-making on spending and risk. The organization remains committed to maintaining its technical infrastructure and securing future funding for major projects such as the auditorium roof replacement.

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

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: unclear (held: £135k)
We now have management accounts which are reviewed every quarter and a reserves policy, both of which are vital in our ability to make informed decisions on spending and risk.
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: Reading

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/08/2025£136k£33k
31/08/2024£172k£122k
31/08/2023£129k£114k
31/08/2022£102k£215k
31/08/2021£61k£124k

Common questions

Is PROGRESS THEATRE financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that Progress Theatre reported an excess of receipts over payments of £33,068.88 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in net assets of £134,888.84. The trustees' report notes that the charity has established a reserves policy and robust financial monitoring to support informed decision-making on spending and risk. The organization remains committed to maintaining its technical infrastructure and securing future funding for major projects such as the auditorium roof replacement. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.