PARENTS AND CARERS IN PERFORMING ARTS (PIPA)
PiPA promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the performing arts by preventing and discouraging discrimination. PiPA does this by providing information, advice, guidance and conducting research into the challenges faced by carers and parents in the sector. PiPA aims to promote and advance better working practices across the performing arts.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the financial year with a small surplus of £5,831 and unrestricted reserves of £51,529. However, the trustees report that these reserves are below the stated policy target of £101,241, covering only around 1.5 months of running costs against a policy of four months. The trustees acknowledge challenges in securing trust and foundation support and are working to diversify income streams to strengthen long-term sustainability.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Julia Robinsonchair
- Constance Oak
- Emma Armitage
- Gemma Jeynes
- Julia Ossenbruegge
- Katie Kerry
- Laura Friedner
- Mx Loose Baker
- Noriko Tsuzaki
- Rebekah Jones
- Taio Renee-Lawson
- Thomas Bagnall
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £326k | £320k |
| 31/03/2024 | £336k | £333k |
| 31/03/2023 | £210k | £261k |
| 31/03/2022 | £277k | £205k |
| 31/03/2021 | £105k | £70k |
Common questions
Is PARENTS AND CARERS IN PERFORMING ARTS (PIPA) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the financial year with a small surplus of £5,831 and unrestricted reserves of £51,529. However, the trustees report that these reserves are below the stated policy target of £101,241, covering only around 1.5 months of running costs against a policy of four months. The trustees acknowledge challenges in securing trust and foundation support and are working to diversify income streams to strengthen long-term sustainability. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.