LONDON YOUTH THEATRE
To promote, maintain, improve and advance education and appreciation of the arts for the public benefit, through the provision of education and training for young people in all areas of performing arts. Further information can be found online at: www.londonyouththeatre.org.uk.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that London Youth Theatre generated a surplus of £35,803 in 2025, allowing it to increase its unrestricted reserves to £53,433. The trustees consider this level of reserves prudent for planned growth and working capital, noting it is above the stated minimum policy of £2,000. The charity reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have agreed a reserves policy that sets a minimum level of £2,000.00, equivalent to approximately one month's expenditure.” — page 11
Trustees
- MATTHEW DOWNIEchair
- Costa Ellinas
- Gerard Blair
- Joshua Willacy
- Professor Miranda Wolpert MBE
- Sarah Jane O'Neill
- Sophia Louw
- Steven Lee McIntyre
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £101k | £65k |
| 31/12/2024 | £47k | £30k |
Common questions
Is LONDON YOUTH THEATRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that London Youth Theatre generated a surplus of £35,803 in 2025, allowing it to increase its unrestricted reserves to £53,433. The trustees consider this level of reserves prudent for planned growth and working capital, noting it is above the stated minimum policy of £2,000. The charity reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.