RAOS MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY
TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC IN THE DRAMATIC AND OPERATIC ARTS TO FURTHER THE DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC APPRECIATION AND TASTE IN THE SAID ARTS, TO ASSIST AND FURTHER SUCH CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL FROM TIME TO TIME DETERMINE.
Objects
TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC IN THE DRAMATIC AND OPERATIC ARTS TO FURTHER THE DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC APPRECIATION AND TASTE IN THE SAID ARTS, TO ASSIST AND FURTHER SUCH CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL FROM TIME TO TIME DETERMINE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income increased to £117,383 against expenditure of £80,823, resulting in a net surplus for the year. The charity holds total unrestricted and restricted funds of £340,628, with a stated reserves policy target of maintaining a minimum of three months' overheads and maintenance expenses. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to attention during the examination of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“The CIO will continue to keep sufficient funds from previous activities to fund the working capital required for future shows, together with a minimum of 3 month’s overheads and maintenance expenses of our hall.” — page 5
“Michelle Freeman, a trustee, received £714 (2024, £2,116) for cleaning services” — page 15
“Michelle Freeman, a trustee, received £714 (2024, £2,116) for cleaning services” — page 15
Policies the charity declares
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Volunteer management
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (14/06/2023)
Trustees
- Linda Anne Aikmanchair
- Anna Graham
- Christopher Graham Scott
- Colin Jervis Fine
- Eleanor Holroyd
- Michelle Louise Freeman
- Tina Salden
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £117k | £81k |
| 31/08/2024 | £109k | £80k |
| 31/08/2023 | £346k | £71k |
Common questions
Is RAOS MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income increased to £117,383 against expenditure of £80,823, resulting in a net surplus for the year. The charity holds total unrestricted and restricted funds of £340,628, with a stated reserves policy target of maintaining a minimum of three months' overheads and maintenance expenses. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to attention during the examination of the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE JOHN R. MURRAY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £205k |
| THE TUIXEN FOUNDATION | 1 | £175k |
| ST PAUL'S SCHOOLS FOUNDATION | 1 | £55k |
| CRIPPLEGATE FOUNDATION | 1 | £44k |
| THE BOWERMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £27k |
| THE MERCERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £20k |
| THE HAWTHORNE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £13k |
| THE TOMORO FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAOS MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY | £117k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| COMPANY THREE THEATRE | £554k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MALVERN THEATRES TRUST LIMITED | £7.1m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PETWORTH FESTIVAL | £560k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| WORTHING MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY | £106k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THEATRE-RITES | £278k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |