THE HAVERING THEATRE TRUST LIMITED
The Trust produces and presents theatre, music and dance to entertain and educate the people of outer East London and Essex, and complements this with an extensive programme of educational and outreach activities, and a guest programme of professional and community events.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income surplus of £125,035 for the year ended 31 March 2025, reversing a previous net expenditure. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves of £781,408 exceeded the stated policy target of £711,972, providing adequate resources to mitigate a projected deficit for the following year.
What the accounts disclose
“In the band £60,001 - £70,000 1” — page 40
“income from charitable activities of £3,021,711”
“rent of £30,588 (2024: £30,588) was paid to the London Borough of Havering during the year.”
“The Havering Theatre Trust Limited received income of £1,518,191 (2024: £1,446,099) from Hornchurch Productions Limited, its subsidiary” — page 49
“rent of £30,588 (2024: £30,588) was paid to the London Borough of Havering during the year.”
“The Havering Theatre Trust Limited received income of £1,518,191 (2024: £1,446,099) from Hornchurch Productions Limited, its subsidiary” — page 49
“rent of £30,588 (2024: £30,588) was paid to the London Borough of Havering during the year.”
“The Havering Theatre Trust Limited received income of £1,518,191 (2024: £1,446,099) from Hornchurch Productions Limited, its subsidiary” — page 49
“The following was a subsidiary undertaking of the Charity: Name Company Principal Class of Holding number activity shares Hornchurch Productions Limited 09425608 Trading Ordinary 100%”
Year-over-year changes
- Reserves position vs the charity's own policy moved from "below" (FY2024) to "above" (FY2025).
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Spencer John Phillipschair
- Carlotta Redi
- Collette Sarah-Louise Chaney
- Councillor Trevor Roland Mckeever
- Dr Richard Dobson Margrave
- Helen Theresa Maddison
- James Harry Taylor
- Jeanette Tulloch-Jordan
- Lauren Tamazin Gee
- Melvin Wallace
- Neha Issar-Brown
- Philip Andrew Cooke
- Sonja Lahiff
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £4.7m | £4.5m |
| 31/03/2024 | £4.7m | £4.9m |
| 31/03/2023 | £4.0m | £4.2m |
| 31/03/2022 | £3.6m | £3.2m |
| 31/03/2021 | £2.3m | £1.8m |
Common questions
Is THE HAVERING THEATRE TRUST LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income surplus of £125,035 for the year ended 31 March 2025, reversing a previous net expenditure. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves of £781,408 exceeded the stated policy target of £711,972, providing adequate resources to mitigate a projected deficit for the following year. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Griffin Chapman.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE HAVERING THEATRE TRUST LIMITED earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band.
Who funds THE HAVERING THEATRE TRUST LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE HAVERING THEATRE TRUST LIMITED as a grant recipient include CHARLES S FRENCH CHARITABLE TRUST, YORKSHIRE BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES S FRENCH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | |
| YORKSHIRE BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £2k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/03/2022 | £10k | QYouth on the Hill |
| London Borough of Havering | 01/04/2020 | £42k | Maintenance Grant |
| London Borough of Havering | 01/04/2020 | £21k | Education Grant |
| London Borough of Havering | 01/04/2020 | £209k | Main Grant |
| City Bridge Foundation | 10/03/2020 | £100k | Grant to Havering Theatre Trust Limited |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 06/07/2016 | £12k | "Stories of Ford Dagenham" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 07/12/2011 | £50k | "A Diamond On The Green" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 06/05/2010 | £50k | "Down the River and Up the Road" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/12/2009 | £10k | Infra-Red Hearing System |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| JOHN ELLERMAN FOUNDATION | 2 | £210k |
| THE JOHN THAW FOUNDATION | 2 | £2k |
| THE REED FOUNDATION | 1 | — |
| THE FOYLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £100k |
| THE CATHERINE COOKSON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £21k |
| THE HAWTHORNE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £13k |
| Community Foundation North East | 1 | £11k |
| THE BARBOUR FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
Charities like this
- MALVERN THEATRES TRUST LIMITED
- SOUTH LONDON THEATRE CENTRE LIMITED
- THE CRITERION THEATRE TRUST
- NORTH EAST THEATRE TRUST LIMITED
- BRISTOL OLD VIC AND THEATRE ROYAL TRUST LIMITED
- LEEDS THEATRE TRUST LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE HAVERING THEATRE TRUST LIMITED | £4.7m | £60,001 - £70,000 | — | above | — | no doubt |
| MALVERN THEATRES TRUST LIMITED | £7.1m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SOUTH LONDON THEATRE CENTRE LIMITED | £183k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE CRITERION THEATRE TRUST | £4.4m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NORTH EAST THEATRE TRUST LIMITED | £2.3m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRISTOL OLD VIC AND THEATRE ROYAL TRUST LIMITED | £7.6m | £80,001 - £90,000 | — | above | — | no doubt |