ROOTS THEATRE
Roots is a leading LGBTQ led theatre company that promotes for the public benefit the art of drama and its understanding and appreciation by the public through the delivery of theatre productions.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £74,584 were held at year-end, meeting the trustees' policy target of six months' annual expenditure. The charity reported a net expenditure of £12,516 for the year, resulting in a decrease in fund balances from the previous year. The trustees confirmed the charity is operating on a going concern basis with adequate resources for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have examined the requirement for free reserves i.e. those unrestricted funds not designated for specific purposes or otherwise committed. The trustees consider that, given the nature of the charitable company's work, the level of free reserves should be approximately six months' annual expenditure for overheads, governance, fees and theatre development costs. This threshold has been reached” — page 9
“The trustees consider that, given the nature of the charitable company's work, the level of free reserves should be approximately six months' annual expenditure for overheads, governance, fees and theatre development costs.” — page 9
“There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year.” — page 21
Trustees
- Elizabeth Voglerchair
- Dr Lel Meleyal
- Francesca Hutchinson
- James Drake
- Priyanka Roy
- Shivaike Shah
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £73k | £86k |
| 31/03/2025 | £89k | £79k |
| 31/03/2024 | £108k | £88k |
| 31/03/2023 | £154k | £153k |
| 31/03/2022 | £75k | £53k |
Common questions
Is ROOTS THEATRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £74,584 were held at year-end, meeting the trustees' policy target of six months' annual expenditure. The charity reported a net expenditure of £12,516 for the year, resulting in a decrease in fund balances from the previous year. The trustees confirmed the charity is operating on a going concern basis with adequate resources for the foreseeable future. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 29/07/2025 | £25k | Unrestricted Funding |
| Postcode Lottery | 01/11/2023 | £20k | Project Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/10/2021 | £10k | Queer Spaces |
| UK government | 27/07/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |