STUDIO THEATRE
Provision of theatre-based drama, educational and participation-based activities. Studio Theatre aims to provide high-quality drama facilities to the local community and facilities to local drama groups and businesses.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity made a profit for the financial year and is in a strong financial position. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves of £136,035 were held at year-end, which is below the stated policy target of three to six months' expenditure. The charity has no paid staff and relies entirely on volunteers.
What the accounts disclose
“The current policy is that sufficient cash is held in the bank account to cover 6 months of normal operations and costs. £35,000”
Trustees
- Charles Anthony Bernard von Roretzchair
- Alistair Robin Faulkner
- Ann Jacqueline Pilkington
- Brian Waddingham
- HUGH ABEL
- Joanna Daniel
- Kathryn Tamsin Jacson
- Lorna Florence Matthews-Keel
- Paul Rowland Chalmers
- Peter John Fenton Mitchell
- Rowena Joy Greenaway
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £67k | £41k |
| 31/07/2024 | £70k | £56k |
| 31/07/2023 | £59k | £38k |
| 31/07/2022 | £36k | £27k |
| 31/07/2021 | £38k | £31k |
Common questions
Is STUDIO THEATRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity made a profit for the financial year and is in a strong financial position. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves of £136,035 were held at year-end, which is below the stated policy target of three to six months' expenditure. The charity has no paid staff and relies entirely on volunteers. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/11/2006 | £5k | Studio Theatre New Building |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/03/2006 | £5k | Retracable seating |