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
Objects
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.FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS CLAUSE ÆSOCIALLY EXCLUDEDÆ MEANS BEING EXCLUDED FROM SOCIETY, OR PARTS OF SOCIETY, AS A RESULT OF ONE OF MORE OF THE FOLLOWING FACTORS: UNEMPLOYMENT; FINANCIAL HARDSHIP; YOUTH OR OLD AGE; ILL HEALTH (PHYSICAL OR MENTAL); SUBSTANCE ABUSE OR DEPENDENCY INCLUDING ALCOHOL AND DRUGS; DISCRIMINATION ON THE GROUNDS OF SEX, RACE, DISABILITY, ETHNIC ORIGIN, RELIGION, BELIEF, CREED, SEXUAL ORIENTATION OR GENDER RE-ASSIGNMENT; POOR EDUCATIONAL OR SKILLS ATTAINMENT; RELATIONSHIP AND FAMILY BREAKDOWN; POOR HOUSING (THAT IS HOUSING THAT DOES NOT MEET BASIC HABITABLE STANDARDS; CRIME (EITHER AS A VICTIM OF CRIME OR AS AN OFFENDER REHABILITATING INTO SOCIETY).
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.”
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
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 | 03/01/2025 | £18k | Connecting and Creating as We Age. 2025 - 2026 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/05/2023 | £10k | Creative Aging |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/01/2022 | £10k | Support and Create - mental health and suicide prevention |
| 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 |