YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE MANAGEMENT LIMITED
The principal activity of the company is the running of the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford. This involves the mounting of in-house productions by the company, and performances toured into the theatre by outside production companies. The company also tours its own in-house productions to other theatres throughout the country.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charitable group reported a small deficit of £26,005 for the year ended 31 March 2025, compared to a surplus in the previous year. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £338,303, which is below the stated policy target of £610,000 required to cover a three-month dark period. The directors confirmed the accounts are prepared on a going concern basis, noting ongoing monitoring of income and costs.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee received emoluments in the range £60,001 to £70,000 and one employee received emoluments in the range £70,001 to £80,000 during the year” — page 33
“One employee received emoluments in the range £60,001 to £70,000 and one employee received emoluments in the range £70,001 to £80,000 during the year” — page 33
“The directors consider that the ideal level of reserves would enable the theatre to cover a three-month dark period. As at 31 March 2025 this would be £610,000.”
“In the year ended 2025, one of the Directors, Mr Peter Gordon, was paid £18,000 (2024: £18,000) for his role in the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Management Limited pantomime, Robin Hood. This payment was calculated and made on normal commercial terms.” — page 34
“The group enjoys a close working relationship with Guildford Borough Council and received funding of £200,000 (2024: £236,500) to enable the group to carry out its objectives. The Council has the right to nominate up to two trustees.” — page 34
“In the year ended 2025, one of the Directors, Mr Peter Gordon, was paid £18,000 (2024: £18,000) for his role in the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Management Limited pantomime, Robin Hood. This payment was calculated and made on normal commercial terms.” — page 34
“The group enjoys a close working relationship with Guildford Borough Council and received funding of £200,000 (2024: £236,500) to enable the group to carry out its objectives. The Council has the right to nominate up to two trustees.” — page 34
“In the year ended 2025, one of the Directors, Mr Peter Gordon, was paid £18,000 (2024: £18,000) for his role in the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Management Limited pantomime, Robin Hood. This payment was calculated and made on normal commercial terms.” — page 34
“The financial statements consolidate the results and net assets of the parent charity Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Management Limited and its wholly owned subsidiaries Yvonne Arnaud Theatre (Productions) Limited (YATP) and Yvonne Arnaud Theatre (Catering) Limited (YATC).” — page 25
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £80,001 - £90,000 (FY2024) to £70,001 - £80,000 (FY2025).
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- STEPHEN BAMPFYLDE MAchair
- Charles Geffen
- Emma Brunjes
- Peter Gordon
- ROGER BLACK MBE
- STEVEN LEE
- Sir Stephen Lamport
- Vivienne Mather
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £4.5m | £4.7m |
| 31/03/2024 | £5.4m | £4.7m |
| 31/03/2023 | £4.3m | £4.6m |
| 05/04/2022 | £4.3m | £3.8m |
| 05/04/2021 | £1.4m | £1.4m |
Common questions
Is YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE MANAGEMENT LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charitable group reported a small deficit of £26,005 for the year ended 31 March 2025, compared to a surplus in the previous year. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £338,303, which is below the stated policy target of £610,000 required to cover a three-month dark period. The directors confirmed the accounts are prepared on a going concern basis, noting ongoing monitoring of income and costs. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by TC Group.
What does the highest-paid employee of YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE MANAGEMENT LIMITED earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £70,001 - £80,000 band, and 2 employees earned over £60,000.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/10/2006 | £5k | Discover Drama |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE FENTON ARTS TRUST | 2 | £13k |
| THE HAROLD HYAM WINGATE FOUNDATION | 2 | £12k |
| THE CHILDHOOD TRUST | 2 | £10k |
| THE JOHN THAW FOUNDATION | 2 | £5k |
| THE REED FOUNDATION | 1 | — |
| PAUL HAMLYN FOUNDATION | 1 | £144k |
| JOHN ELLERMAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £120k |
| THE FOYLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £100k |
Charities like this
- ARCHWAY THEATRE COMPANY LIMITED
- BRISTOL OLD VIC AND THEATRE ROYAL TRUST LIMITED
- CUMBRIA THEATRE TRUST
- ARDENT THEATRE COMPANY
- PIONEER THEATRES LIMITED
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE MANAGEMENT LIMITED | £4.5m | £70,001 - £80,000 | 2 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ARCHWAY THEATRE COMPANY LIMITED | £186k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRISTOL OLD VIC AND THEATRE ROYAL TRUST LIMITED | £7.6m | £80,001 - £90,000 | — | above | — | no doubt |
| CUMBRIA THEATRE TRUST | £4.0m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ARDENT THEATRE COMPANY | £142k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PIONEER THEATRES LIMITED | £4.3m | — | — | unclear | 27.0% | no doubt |