THE BRISTOL IMPROV THEATRE LIMITED
The Bristol Improv Theatre operates an ongoing programme of live performance and events featuring local and visiting acts and performers as well as a programme of improvisational theatre training courses. These take place both in our own building and off-site, and are primarily aimed at adults at all levels including those with no prior performance experience.
Objects
TO ADVANCE THE ARTS FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT BY THE PROMOTION IN PARTICULAR, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, OF THE ART OF IMPROVISATIONAL THEATRE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £15,929 for the year ended 31 January 2025, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £(28,604). However, the trustees report that subsequent operational changes and a six-month rent waiver have returned the charity to a surplus position, with a net profit of £80 recorded from 1 February 2025 to 1 November 2025.
What the accounts disclose
“Total income from the box office and corporate work was £187,509, which represents 54.2% of the charity’s income.” — page 35
“C Burlison is the husband of the Chair of Trustees, R Rajmohamed, and operated in these roles in a voluntary capacity and did not receive any remuneration.” — page 53
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Shaun Michael Dewfallchair
- Dr Christopher Lipp
- Elizabeth Alexandra Eastwood
- Emily Griffiths
- Mireille Williams
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/01/2025 | £346k | £362k |
Common questions
Is THE BRISTOL IMPROV THEATRE LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £15,929 for the year ended 31 January 2025, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £(28,604). However, the trustees report that subsequent operational changes and a six-month rent waiver have returned the charity to a surplus position, with a net profit of £80 recorded from 1 February 2025 to 1 November 2025. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE RUDDOCK FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS | 1 | — |
| THE REED FOUNDATION | 1 | — |
| THE SUNRISE FOUNDATION CIO | 1 | £277k |
| JOHN LYON'S CHARITY | 1 | £137k |
| JOHN ELLERMAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £120k |
| THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION | 1 | £119k |
| THE CHILDHOOD TRUST | 1 | £106k |
| THE ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER FOUNDATION | 1 | £104k |
Charities like this
- THE ACTORS' WORKSHOP BRISTOL
- BRISTOL OLD VIC AND THEATRE ROYAL TRUST LIMITED
- CHANGES BRISTOL LTD
- AL-BASEERA BRISTOL CENTRE
- Go Live Theatre Projects
- THE WARDROBE THEATRE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE BRISTOL IMPROV THEATRE LIMITED | £346k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ACTORS' WORKSHOP BRISTOL | £129k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRISTOL OLD VIC AND THEATRE ROYAL TRUST LIMITED | £7.6m | £80,001 - £90,000 | — | above | — | no doubt |
| CHANGES BRISTOL LTD | £305k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AL-BASEERA BRISTOL CENTRE | £150k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Go Live Theatre Projects | £687k | — | — | below | — | no doubt |