SCRUM THEATRE
SCRUM creates excellent, accessible performances for the public benefit throughout the UK, with a particular focus on postcodes under-funded for the arts. Along with live performances, we deliver workshops and digital resources to students, teachers, and emerging makers, in order to nurture a new generation of audiences and makers.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a deficit of £55,547 for the year, primarily due to renovation delays that reduced expected rental income. Despite this, unrestricted reserves stood at £27,900, which the trustees state is sufficient to cover three months of operating costs, confirming the entity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Ramin Eitan Musa Sabichair
- Ben Quashie
- Dominique Cardle
- Ella Thorpe-Beeston
- Heather Pasfield
- Niamh O'Flaherty
- Penelope Elizabeth Saward
- Professor Mihaela van der Schaar
- SIR DAVID CHARLES MAURICE BELL
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £169k | £225k |
| 31/03/2024 | £154k | £74k |
Common questions
Is SCRUM THEATRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a deficit of £55,547 for the year, primarily due to renovation delays that reduced expected rental income. Despite this, unrestricted reserves stood at £27,900, which the trustees state is sufficient to cover three months of operating costs, confirming the entity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SCRUM THEATRE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SCRUM THEATRE as a grant recipient include THE POLONSKY FOUNDATION, THE BRITFORD BRIDGE TRUST, THE JOHN BOOTH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE POLONSKY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £18k | |
| THE BRITFORD BRIDGE TRUST | FY2024 | £15k | Secondary |
| THE BRITFORD BRIDGE TRUST | FY2025 | £15k | Secondary |
| THE JOHN BOOTH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £6k |