WILTSHIRE CREATIVE
The objects of the Theatre, as set out in the Memorandum of Association are to promote, maintain, improve and advance education, particularly by the production of educational plays and the encouragement of the Arts, including the arts of drama, dance, singing and music
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that free reserves increased to £213,601, which is below the stated policy target of £600,000. The charity reported a net deficit of £25,316 for the year, driven by increased charitable activity costs, though this was offset by trading profits from subsidiaries and cost savings.
What the accounts disclose
“In the band £110,001 - £120,000 - 1” — page 34
“The reserves policy is to hold free reserves sufficient to cover 3 months of overheads which is calculated at £600,000.” — page 13
“During the year, the Group received a donation amounting to £3,000 from Salisbury City Almshouse, an entity in which a Trustee of Wiltshire Creative is a Trustee.” — page 45
In the news
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (13/07/2019)
- Received assets from another charity (13/07/2019)
Trustees
- Birthe Mester
- Chris Martin
- DORIC ALFRED HOWARD BOSSOM
- David Chapell
- HELEN JUDITH BIRCHENOUGH
- Mikol Curteis
- Nicholas Humby
- Nicola Jenkins
- Roisin McCay-Hines
- Victoria Hickey
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £5.5m | £5.5m |
| 31/03/2024 | £5.4m | £5.5m |
| 31/03/2023 | £4.2m | £4.9m |
| 31/03/2022 | £3.2m | £3.3m |
| 31/03/2021 | £2.9m | £2.7m |
Common questions
Is WILTSHIRE CREATIVE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that free reserves increased to £213,601, which is below the stated policy target of £600,000. The charity reported a net deficit of £25,316 for the year, driven by increased charitable activity costs, though this was offset by trading profits from subsidiaries and cost savings. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Bishop Fleming Audit Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of WILTSHIRE CREATIVE earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £110,001 - £120,000 band.
Who funds WILTSHIRE CREATIVE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name WILTSHIRE CREATIVE as a grant recipient include THE COPPING JOYCE FOUNDATION, THE J P MARLAND CHARITABLE TRUST, THE GUNTER CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE COPPING JOYCE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £1.1m | capital appeals and charitable activities |
| THE J P MARLAND CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | |
| THE GUNTER CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £1k | |
| THE GUNTER CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £1k | |
| THE GUNTER CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £1k | |
| THE J P MARLAND CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £0 | |
| THE GUNTER CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | — |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 13/03/2019 | £10k | "What did it do for her?" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 12/10/2012 | £10k | "60s Stories" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/03/2006 | £4k | Spectrum Project |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE RANDAL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £300k |
| THE TOLKIEN TRUST | 1 | £105k |
| THE HEADLEY TRUST | 1 | £33k |
| THE THEATRES TRUST CHARITABLE FUND | 1 | £16k |
| The Patricia Routledge Foundation | 1 | £5k |
| THE AUSTIN AND HOPE PILKINGTON TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| ENERGISE ME | 1 | £3k |
| MILLS AND REEVE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- THE MAYFLOWER THEATRE TRUST
- Creation Theatre Ltd
- LEICESTER THEATRE TRUST LIMITED
- SOUTH LONDON THEATRE CENTRE LIMITED
- WOKINGHAM THEATRE
- CHADS THEATRE COMPANY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILTSHIRE CREATIVE | £5.5m | £110,001 - £120,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE MAYFLOWER THEATRE TRUST | £28.8m | £190,001 - £200,000 | — | above | — | no doubt |
| Creation Theatre Ltd | £668k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LEICESTER THEATRE TRUST LIMITED | £18.5m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SOUTH LONDON THEATRE CENTRE LIMITED | £183k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| WOKINGHAM THEATRE | £281k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |