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LINCOLN AMATEUR OPERATIC AND DRAMATIC SOCIETY

Registered charity 1183990 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

The objects of The Lincoln Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society shall be to advance public education and appreciation of musical and dramatic art for all in the local community by:(a) the presentation of musical and dramatic stage plays (b) providing opportunities for involvement in all aspects of stagecraft.

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Latest income
£65k
Latest spending
£61k
Registered
2019
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity achieved a net income surplus of £4,609 for the year ended 31 August 2025, driven by commercially successful productions including 'Cats' and the Christmas show. The trustees confirm that current unrestricted reserves of £12,299.47 are in accordance with the agreed reserves policy. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to attention that would prevent a proper understanding of the accounts.

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

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: in accordance with the agreed policy (held: £12k)
“The trustees have confirmed the reserves policy of the charity and the current total held is in accordance with the agreed policy. The current amount held is £12,299.47” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Simon Calver received £1,500.00 for musical direction services.
“Simon Calver (Trustee) was paid £1,500.00 for musical direction services during the accounting period relating to the production of Cats. This was paid on Thursday 11th Jun 25.” — page 14
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Simon Calver, a trustee, received £1,500.00 for musical direction services for the production of Cats.
“Simon Calver (Trustee) was paid £1,500.00 for musical direction services during the accounting period relating to the production of Cats. This was paid on Thursday 11th Jun 25.” — page 14
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

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Operates in: Lincolnshire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/08/2025£65k£61k
31/08/2024£49k£46k
31/08/2023£48k£43k
31/08/2022£36k£44k
31/08/2021£5k£8k

Common questions

Is LINCOLN AMATEUR OPERATIC AND DRAMATIC SOCIETY financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a net income surplus of £4,609 for the year ended 31 August 2025, driven by commercially successful productions including 'Cats' and the Christmas show. The trustees confirm that current unrestricted reserves of £12,299.47 are in accordance with the agreed reserves policy. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to attention that would prevent a proper understanding of the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.