THE ROYAL NATIONAL THEATRE FOUNDATION
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds total unrestricted and designated reserves of approximately £4.28 million, which the trustees consider adequate to meet foreseeable grant applications and support the National Theatre in a crisis. The charity reports a net loss on investments of £397,559 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £7.08 million to £6.23 million, yet maintains sufficient cash and investments to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2022)
Trustees
- Graham Eric Barker MStJ DLchair
- Ceinewn Rees
- Dame Ursula Mary Brennan
- Daniel George Margolin
- Elizabeth Pryce
- Hazel O'Dell
- Moira Sarah Sinclair
- Sarah Greene
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £394k | £727k |
| 31/03/2024 | £392k | £831k |
| 31/03/2023 | £380k | £833k |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.3m | £191k |
| 31/03/2021 | £579k | £3.8m |
Common questions
Is THE ROYAL NATIONAL THEATRE FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity holds total unrestricted and designated reserves of approximately £4.28 million, which the trustees consider adequate to meet foreseeable grant applications and support the National Theatre in a crisis. The charity reports a net loss on investments of £397,559 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £7.08 million to £6.23 million, yet maintains sufficient cash and investments to continue as a going concern. Its FY2023 accounts were audited by Buzzacott LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE GATSBY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £1.3m |
| BACKSTAGE TRUST | 1 | £773k |
| HUO FAMILY FOUNDATION (UK) LIMITED | 1 | £204k |
| GENESIS AMERICA (UK) LIMITED | 1 | £10k |
| THE JOHN COATES CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| THE HAROLD HYAM WINGATE FOUNDATION | 1 | £4k |