THE GROUNDLINGS THEATRE TRUST
The delivery of arts events and performances; the education of performing arts and associated skills and providing opportunities for our local community to upskill participants, battle social isolation and provide valuable experience to those often forgotten. This takes place within the city of Portsmouth but events and performances may take place across the UK.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with total funds of £6,053, having incurred a net expenditure of £7,635. The trustees note that unrestricted funds are negative and the charity remains reliant on uncertain grant income, though they conclude there are no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity aims to maintain reserves sufficient to fund operations for at least three months”
“Given the negative unrestricted funds of the charity at the year end a detailed review of the going concern status of the charity has been undertaken by the trustees” — page 8
Trustees
- Andrew Simmons
- Christine Mary Allison
- Dominic Hart
- Harry Riley
- Sharon Elizabeth Walker
- Susanna Collier
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £269k | £276k |
| 31/03/2024 | £291k | £290k |
| 31/03/2023 | £244k | £273k |
| 31/03/2022 | £247k | £243k |
| 31/03/2021 | £150k | £112k |
Common questions
Is THE GROUNDLINGS THEATRE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with total funds of £6,053, having incurred a net expenditure of £7,635. The trustees note that unrestricted funds are negative and the charity remains reliant on uncertain grant income, though they conclude there are no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 22/02/2022 | £47k | Culture Recovery Fund: Emergency Resource Support |
| UK government | 01/05/2021 | £23k | The Groundlings Theatre Trust |
| UK government | 29/09/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |