HULL TRUCK THEATRE COMPANY LIMITED
A pioneering theatre with a unique, powerful, contemporary Northern Voice, locally rooted and national in reach, inspiring artists, exciting audiences and supporting communities to reach their greatest potential. We produce and present exciting and culturally relevant theatre in our building, our community and out on tour. We provide the resources, space and support to grow people and ideas.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the group achieved a surplus of £88,854 on unrestricted general funds, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £1,000,584. The trustees note that most net assets (£12,896,047) are restricted to the theatre building, leaving modest expendable reserves which are below the stated policy target of approximately £1,100,000. The group reports a net deficit of £51,475 for the year after depreciation but confirms it is a going concern with adequate resources to meet obligations for at least 12 months.
What the accounts disclose
“The number of employees whose emoluments fell within the following bands was: 2025 No £60,001 - £70,000 1” — page 33
“The number of employees whose emoluments fell within the following bands was: 2025 No £60,001 - £70,000 1” — page 33
“Charitable activities 3 2,253,401 - : 2,253,401 1,960,256” — page 21
“at 31 March 2025 had unrestricted general reserves of £1,000,584 (2024: £911,730). In line with the reserves policy, the trustees are committed to continuing to build these reserves to a level which is equivalent to at least six months' operational expenditure (approximately £1,100,000)”
“For the year ended 31 March 2025 L Elsworthy received remuneration of £8,649 for her role in Mary and the Hyenas as well as £196 in pension contributions (2024: ENIL). No remuneration was paid to any trustee in respect of their position as a trustee.” — page 32
Year-over-year changes
- Employees paid over £60,000: 0 (FY2024) → 1 (FY2025).
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Rebecca Hartchair
- Daniel Roy Metters
- Garreth Byrne
- Jessica Joan O'Neill
- Jessica Smith
- Julie Walsh
- Laura Elsworthy
- Linda Whicker
- Louise Catherine Hill
- Miranda Debenham
- Ranjit Singh
- Sarah Patricia Brigham
- Susan Allan
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £2.5m | £2.5m |
| 31/03/2024 | £2.2m | £2.3m |
| 31/03/2023 | £2.2m | £2.3m |
| 31/03/2022 | £2.2m | £2.3m |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.7m | £1.5m |
Common questions
Is HULL TRUCK THEATRE COMPANY LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the group achieved a surplus of £88,854 on unrestricted general funds, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £1,000,584. The trustees note that most net assets (£12,896,047) are restricted to the theatre building, leaving modest expendable reserves which are below the stated policy target of approximately £1,100,000. The group reports a net deficit of £51,475 for the year after depreciation but confirms it is a going concern with adequate resources to meet obligations for at least 12 months. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Smailes Goldie Chartered Accountants.
What does the highest-paid employee of HULL TRUCK THEATRE COMPANY LIMITED earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 13/10/2022 | £805k | National Portfolio Organisations |
| UK government | 13/10/2022 | £805k | National Portfolio Organisations |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/02/2013 | £2k | Women and Girls Writers Group (Hull Truck) |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE THEATRES TRUST CHARITABLE FUND | 2 | £35k |
| DENISE COATES FOUNDATION | 1 | £5.7m |
| GREENHAM TRUST LTD | 1 | £377k |
| BACKSTAGE TRUST | 1 | £250k |
| MISS W E LAWRENCE 1973 CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 1 | £166k |
| THE CHARTLEY FOUNDATION | 1 | £121k |
| THE ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER FOUNDATION | 1 | £100k |
| THE SACKLER TRUST | 1 | £70k |
Charities like this
- TALL STORIES THEATRE COMPANY LIMITED
- BIRMINGHAM HIPPODROME THEATRE TRUST LIMITED
- HARROGATE (WHITE ROSE) THEATRE TRUST LTD
- NOTTINGHAM PLAYHOUSE TRUST LIMITED
- THEATRE@41 LTD
- NEWCASTLE THEATRE ROYAL TRUST LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HULL TRUCK THEATRE COMPANY LIMITED | £2.5m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | below | — | no doubt |
| TALL STORIES THEATRE COMPANY LIMITED | £2.9m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BIRMINGHAM HIPPODROME THEATRE TRUST LIMITED | £39.1m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| HARROGATE (WHITE ROSE) THEATRE TRUST LTD | £3.8m | £90,001 - £100,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| NOTTINGHAM PLAYHOUSE TRUST LIMITED | £8.7m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THEATRE@41 LTD | £101k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |