THEATRE TROUPE CIO
Theatre Troupe works with children and young people with mental health problems, transforming lives through the radical nature of participatory theatre. Through community programmes and projects in schools, health and social care settings, our specialist, research-based work is designed to reduce distress, increase self-esteem, build safe and trusting relationships, and create brighter futures.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net excess of income over expenditure of £15,820 for the year ended 5 April 2025, reversing a previous shortage. Unrestricted reserves increased to £25,912, supported by the reclassification of previously accrued costs as a general reserve. The trustees confirm the accounts are prepared on a going concern basis, assuming grants will continue to be awarded.
What the accounts disclose
“Emily Hunka and Rachel Walker-D’Cruze were paid salaries as Directors during the year. The other Directors received no remuneration or reimbursement of expenses during the year.” — page 11
“Emily Hunka and Rachel Walker-D’Cruze were paid salaries as Directors during the year. The other Directors received no remuneration or reimbursement of expenses during the year. There were no other transactions required to be reported with the Directors or with parties related to them.” — page 11
Trustees
- Cheryl Andrews
- Drashti Shah
- Lyndsey Louise Bakewell
- Marie-Jeanne Kenji Maghoma
- Paul Drawbridge
- RODERICK ANDREW CHARLES ROMAN
- Rachel Amy Kraftman
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £34k | £19k |
| 05/04/2024 | £29k | £44k |
| 05/04/2023 | £91k | £95k |
Common questions
Is THEATRE TROUPE CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net excess of income over expenditure of £15,820 for the year ended 5 April 2025, reversing a previous shortage. Unrestricted reserves increased to £25,912, supported by the reclassification of previously accrued costs as a general reserve. The trustees confirm the accounts are prepared on a going concern basis, assuming grants will continue to be awarded. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THEATRE TROUPE CIO?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THEATRE TROUPE CIO as a grant recipient include MAUDSLEY CHARITY, CHARTERHOUSE-IN-SOUTHWARK, THE HISCOX FOUNDATION, Newcomen Collett Educational Foundation, ST OLAVE'S & ST SAVIOUR'S SCHOOLS FOUNDATION CIO.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAUDSLEY CHARITY | FY2022 | £29k | Southwark Youth Troupe: A specialist arts project for young people with acute, severe and complex mental health problems |
| MAUDSLEY CHARITY | FY2023 | £29k | Southwark Youth Troupe: A specialist arts project for young people with acute, severe and complex mental health problems |
| CHARTERHOUSE-IN-SOUTHWARK | FY2024 | £8k | |
| CHARTERHOUSE-IN-SOUTHWARK | FY2023 | £8k | |
| CHARTERHOUSE-IN-SOUTHWARK | FY2022 | £6k | |
| THE HISCOX FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £3k | |
| Newcomen Collett Educational Foundation | FY2023 | £2k | Other Grants |
| Newcomen Collett Educational Foundation | FY2022 | £2k | Arts/Projects |
| ST OLAVE'S & ST SAVIOUR'S SCHOOLS FOUNDATION CIO | FY2023 | £1k | Grants to organisations |
| THE JOHN THAW FOUNDATION | FY2026 | £1k | |
| ST OLAVE'S & ST SAVIOUR'S SCHOOLS FOUNDATION CIO | FY2024 | £0 | Foundation Fund grants |