DAWLISH AMATEUR REPERTORY COMPANY
The charity puts on a wide variety of drama productions at the Shaftesbury Theatre, Dawlish. It maintains the theatre for the benefit of the people of Dawlish and the surrounding district and makes it available for use by other organisations, including youth groups, schools, musical theatre, exhibitions, amateur and professional companies and other charities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net profit of £2,506 for the year ended 31 August 2025, compared to a loss in the previous year. Free/unrestricted reserves (cash and investments) stood at £127,646, which is above the stated policy target of £10,000. The trustees describe the financial position as healthy with no debts other than routine trade creditors.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Charity to maintain unrestricted cash funds of at least £10,000” — page 2
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (29/10/2019)
Trustees
- Alan Geoffrey Paine
- Charlotte Joan Lillian Ewart
- Margaret Mary Swift
- Sarah Jane Goldsworthy
- Trevor Anthony Drinkall
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £72k | £70k |
| 31/08/2024 | £70k | £82k |
| 31/08/2023 | £63k | £68k |
| 31/08/2022 | £46k | £54k |
| 31/08/2021 | £32k | £52k |
Common questions
Is DAWLISH AMATEUR REPERTORY COMPANY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net profit of £2,506 for the year ended 31 August 2025, compared to a loss in the previous year. Free/unrestricted reserves (cash and investments) stood at £127,646, which is above the stated policy target of £10,000. The trustees describe the financial position as healthy with no debts other than routine trade creditors. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.