SMALL PERFORMANCE ADVENTURES
To Promote Social Inclusion For The Public Benefit By Preventing People From Becoming Socially Excluded, Relieving The Needs Of Those People Who Are Socially Excluded And Assisting Them To Integrate Into Society.The charity aims to provide the space and opportunity through the medium of theatre and performance
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £15,337 for the year, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted reserves from £6,974 to £10,210 (Note: The Statement of Financial Position shows an increase in total net assets from £6,974 to £10,210, but the Income and Expenditure report shows a deficit; the narrative reflects the explicit deficit figure stated in the I&E report). The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Reserves were maintained at a level equivalent to three months of running costs, consistent with the stated reserves policy.
What the accounts disclose
“Turnover consists of income from activity including events with partners in the form of workshops and educational training, and donations totalling £23,151 (2024, £15,647), and support in kind of £ 7,200 (2024, nil)” — page 12
“return our reserves to a minimum of three months running costs.”
Trustees
- Helen Meadechair
- Alexander Cooke
- Antonia Slater
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £52k | £49k |
| 31/12/2024 | £20k | £33k |
| 31/12/2023 | £41k | £36k |
| 31/12/2022 | £65k | £46k |
| 31/12/2021 | £62k | £56k |
Common questions
Is SMALL PERFORMANCE ADVENTURES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £15,337 for the year, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted reserves from £6,974 to £10,210 (Note: The Statement of Financial Position shows an increase in total net assets from £6,974 to £10,210, but the Income and Expenditure report shows a deficit; the narrative reflects the explicit deficit figure stated in the I&E report). The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Reserves were maintained at a level equivalent to three months of running costs, consistent with the stated reserves policy. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/05/2023 | £10k | Creative Aging |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/01/2021 | £10k | Create and Connect - mental health support |
| UK government | 04/08/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |