THE FRIENDS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL THEATRE COLLECTION
Supports the work of the University of Bristol Theatre Collection, volunteering roles in the archives and raising funds to assist in the purchase of new acquisitions.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity maintained steady income from subscriptions and donations, supplemented by a significant one-off bequest of £27,818. Per the trustees' report, the organization holds substantial cash balances distributed across various banks to maximize interest earnings and maintain FSCS protection, while expenditure was kept to a minimum with only two grants totaling £19,000 made during the year.
What the accounts disclose
“Whilst our regular income from members’ subscriptions and donations remained steady, we were pleased to receive an unexpected final payment from the David Machin estate of £27,818.” — page 4
“£1,000 is held permanently as a reserve fund in accordance with our current Reserves Policy.”
“The trustees commissioned an Advisory Group in 2024, led by Friends’ member, Alison Allden to review and bring forward practical ideas and insights”
“There were no new nominations to take their places, nor to fill the existing vacancies.”
Trustees
- Charlotte Jane Monk
- Claire Herford
- Katherine Anthony Wilkinson
- Leslie Gordon Finnemore
- Martine Shackerley-Bennet
- PAUL VINCENT MADINE
- Pamela King
- Philip John McCormick
- ROSEMARY SILVESTER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £37k | £23k |
| 31/12/2024 | £306k | £228 |
| 31/12/2023 | £2k | £1k |
| 31/12/2022 | £2k | £679 |
| 31/12/2021 | £2k | £6k |
Common questions
Is THE FRIENDS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL THEATRE COLLECTION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity maintained steady income from subscriptions and donations, supplemented by a significant one-off bequest of £27,818. Per the trustees' report, the organization holds substantial cash balances distributed across various banks to maximize interest earnings and maintain FSCS protection, while expenditure was kept to a minimum with only two grants totaling £19,000 made during the year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.