FLUID MOTION THEATRE COMPANY
We make theatre about lived experiences of mental health. And we do this anywhere and for everyone. Fluid Motion does this through a creative engagement and touring programme, built around one overarching theme connected to mental health. We commission, make and perform theatre and use lived experience as inspiration.
Objects
To advance the arts for public benefit by the promotion in particular, but not exclusively, of the art of drama; and to promote the use of the arts to improve people’s mental health or well being.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total expenditure of £174,986 exceeded total income of £136,730 for the year, resulting in a deficit. The trustees report feeling financial pressures due to reduced grants and donations, noting that free reserves currently stand at £17,500, which equates to approximately four weeks of running costs.
What the accounts disclose
“Arts Council England 27.6%”
“Free reserves currently stand at £17,500 and equate to approximately 4 weeks of running costs.”
“At the point of writing this report we are feeling some financial pressures from a reduction in grants and donations. We have put an action plan in place which is being closely monitored by the Trustees and Management Team.”
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Zoe Golding MBEchair
- Deborah Cornick
- Graham Martin Amos
- Isabella McNicholas
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £137k | £175k |
| 31/03/2024 | £174k | £153k |
| 31/03/2023 | £121k | £199k |
| 31/03/2022 | £246k | £178k |
Common questions
Is FLUID MOTION THEATRE COMPANY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total expenditure of £174,986 exceeded total income of £136,730 for the year, resulting in a deficit. The trustees report feeling financial pressures due to reduced grants and donations, noting that free reserves currently stand at £17,500, which equates to approximately four weeks of running costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds FLUID MOTION THEATRE COMPANY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FLUID MOTION THEATRE COMPANY as a grant recipient include THE RAYNE FOUNDATION, CHAPMAN CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE RAYNE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £16k | Creative Support Hub |
| CHAPMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £2k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/02/2026 | £457k | Totton Creative Support Hub |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/01/2025 | £20k | Totton Creative Support Hub |
| UK government | 08/02/2023 | £20k | Investment funds |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/01/2023 | £10k | The Gathering Project |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE RUDDOCK FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS | 1 | — |
| BACKSTAGE TRUST | 1 | £175k |
| JOHN LYON'S CHARITY | 1 | £137k |
| JOHN ELLERMAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £120k |
| THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION | 1 | £119k |
| THE CHILDHOOD TRUST | 1 | £106k |
| RAISE YOUR HANDS | 1 | £102k |
| THEATRE DEVELOPMENT TRUST | 1 | £88k |
Charities like this
- JUSTICE IN MOTION
- The Montgomery Theatre and Arts Centre Limited
- Go Live Theatre Projects
- WOMEN AND THEATRE (BIRMINGHAM) LIMITED
- STEPPING OUT THEATRE
- FUEL PRODUCTIONS LTD
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLUID MOTION THEATRE COMPANY | £137k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| JUSTICE IN MOTION | £334k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| The Montgomery Theatre and Arts Centre Limited | £1.9m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Go Live Theatre Projects | £687k | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| WOMEN AND THEATRE (BIRMINGHAM) LIMITED | £193k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| STEPPING OUT THEATRE | £114k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |