THE COUNTY AMATEUR OPERATIC AND DRAMATIC SOCIETY (LINCOLN)
To educate the public in the dramatic and operatic arts, in particularthough not exclusively in Lincoln and the surrounding area, to further thedevelopment of public appreciation and taste in the said arts and to assistand further such charitable institutions and charitable purposes as thetrustees shall from time to time determine.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £3,885 at the end of the reporting period. This figure falls within the trustees' stated policy target of 3 to 6 months of core operational expenditure, which equates to approximately £2,934 to £5,868. The charity reported a net income of £2,139 for the period, derived from donations, trading activities, and subscriptions.
What the accounts disclose
“an appropriate level of free reserves should be equivalent to 3 to 6 months of core operational expenditure, which currently equates to approximately £2,934 to £5,868”
Trustees
- EMILY NOVELLchair
- Chantelle Louise Irikok
- DANIEL HAMMOND
- David John Bussey
- Ian John Marston
- Joanna Helen Crowther
- Kathryn Anne Fenn
- Linda Hawbrook
- Peter John Bruce Merrick
- Peter Richard Hawbrook
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £85k | £76k |
| 31/12/2024 | £148k | £146k |
Common questions
Is THE COUNTY AMATEUR OPERATIC AND DRAMATIC SOCIETY (LINCOLN) financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £3,885 at the end of the reporting period. This figure falls within the trustees' stated policy target of 3 to 6 months of core operational expenditure, which equates to approximately £2,934 to £5,868. The charity reported a net income of £2,139 for the period, derived from donations, trading activities, and subscriptions. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.