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THE CECIL HEPWORTH PLAYHOUSE - THEATRE FOR THE COMMUNITY

Registered charity 1200829 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as THE CHPTC

* Provide a community led Theatre venue* Share the history of The CHP & importance to British Film Industry* Promote theatrical arts* Build capacity & skills, inc opportunities for emerging artists & talent to develop performance, stagecraft, tech & theatre management* Promote health benefits (mental & physical) of engagement in Perf. arts* Build community thru volunteering & performance

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Latest income
£122k
Latest spending
£74k
Registered
2022
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The charity reported a surplus of £47,854 for the year ending October 2024, with total income rising to £108,381 from £68,571 the previous year. Net assets increased to £99,982, supported by unrestricted funds of £73,776 and restricted funds of £4,224. The trustees maintain a reserves policy targeting 12 months of forward running costs, currently estimated at a minimum of £42,000.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Charitable activities (28% of income)
“Income of £108,381(2023: £68,571) included a levelling-up grant of £30,000 and further grants to a total of £4,776. Income from Charitable Activities totalled £48,102.” — page 11
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Mr Christopher (Kip) Punch received £400 for sound technician services.
“Mr Christopher (Kip) Punch was in receipt of £400 for providing sound technician services at a significantly reduced cost, for Project Ignition.” — page 29
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Property (HM Land Registry)

1 registered titlein England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (0 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Surrey

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/10/2025£122k£74k
31/10/2024£108k£61k
31/10/2023£69k£16k

Common questions

Is THE CECIL HEPWORTH PLAYHOUSE - THEATRE FOR THE COMMUNITY financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The charity reported a surplus of £47,854 for the year ending October 2024, with total income rising to £108,381 from £68,571 the previous year. Net assets increased to £99,982, supported by unrestricted funds of £73,776 and restricted funds of £4,224. The trustees maintain a reserves policy targeting 12 months of forward running costs, currently estimated at a minimum of £42,000. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.