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BABBLING VAGABONDS LIMITED

Registered charity 1200574 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Babbling Vagabonds are a storytelling theatre company based in Buxton, Derbyshire. We make theatrical experiences and deliver workshops for all the family. Our work is underpinned by the belief that live theatre and high quality participatory events have the power to create memorable, life-changing moments for everyone, regardless of age or experience.

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Latest income
£106k
Latest spending
£133k
Registered
2022
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £27,086 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total unrestricted reserves from £37,017 to £33,970. The trustees note that unrestricted reserves represent 2-3 months of spending against their budget, which aligns with their stated policy target of covering at least three months' operating costs. Despite the deficit, the charity maintains positive net assets of £34,970 and reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Theatre and production related work (32% of income)
“32% Theatre and production related work” — page 11
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: at least 3 months’ operating costs (held: £34k)
“Babbling Vagabonds aims to build up reserves to cover at least 3 months’ operating costs in the event of a drop in income.” — page 11
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Payments for storage services
“The Charity Pays £50 each month to Richard Coggins, a Trustee, for storage.” — page 22
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Storage payments to trustee
“The Charity Pays £50 each month to Richard Coggins, a Trustee, for storage.” — page 22
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Funders the charity credits

Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).

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Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£106k£133k
31/03/2024£115k£83k

Common questions

Is BABBLING VAGABONDS LIMITED financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £27,086 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total unrestricted reserves from £37,017 to £33,970. The trustees note that unrestricted reserves represent 2-3 months of spending against their budget, which aligns with their stated policy target of covering at least three months' operating costs. Despite the deficit, the charity maintains positive net assets of £34,970 and reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

Who funds BABBLING VAGABONDS LIMITED?

Funders whose own accounts filings name BABBLING VAGABONDS LIMITED as a grant recipient include THE JOHN THAW FOUNDATION.

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

FunderYearAmountPurpose (as stated by the funder)
THE JOHN THAW FOUNDATIONFY2026£4k
THE JOHN THAW FOUNDATIONFY2025£1k

Government & lottery funding

Grants to this charity published as open data by government and lottery funders (360Giving).

FunderDateAmountPurpose
Postcode Lottery31/08/2025£10kMillionaire Street 2025 08w3