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THE SEWELL BARN THEATRE TRUST FUND

Registered charity 277724 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as FRIENDS OF THE SEWELL BARN THEATRE, SEWELL BARN THEATRE SOCIETY

The provision of a local public venue for the arts of plays, music and the performance of productions by our own amateur groups.

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Latest income
£58k
Latest spending
£41k
Registered
1979
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £18,600 for the year ended 31 August 2025, driven by ticket sales exceeding budget and lower-than-expected costs. Per the trustees' report, cash resources increased to £111,755, with unrestricted general funds totaling £57,914. The trustees anticipate that costs will continue to rise but have held seat prices steady while budgeting to break even for the upcoming season.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: 1 yr annual exp (held: £58k)
“Reserves policy - 1 yr annual exp” — page 3
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — The Sewell Barn Theatre Trust Fund (matched by registered charity number).

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Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Norfolk

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/08/2025£58k£41k
31/08/2024£55k£29k
31/08/2023£48k£32k
31/08/2022£36k£30k
31/08/2021£25k£16k

Common questions

Is THE SEWELL BARN THEATRE TRUST FUND financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £18,600 for the year ended 31 August 2025, driven by ticket sales exceeding budget and lower-than-expected costs. Per the trustees' report, cash resources increased to £111,755, with unrestricted general funds totaling £57,914. The trustees anticipate that costs will continue to rise but have held seat prices steady while budgeting to break even for the upcoming season. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.