THE GATE THEATRE COMPANY LIMITED
Registered charity 280278 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as GATE, GATE THEATRE, THE GATE
The charity's objectives are educational and its principal activity continues to be that of the production of theatrical art performances, introducing international drama to the British stage and public, and the upkeep and promotion of the theatre to that end.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £208,358 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by one-off project costs associated with a Bloomberg grant. Free unrestricted reserves decreased to £70,469, while total fund balances stood at £145,719. The trustees maintain that going concern is supported by a £50,000 restricted reserve and close monitoring of cashflow.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
“Recognition of the Bloomberg grant in 2023/24 with the majority of project expenditure in 2024/25 has necessitated a large in-year deficit but it should be noted that this relates to one-off project costs and 2025 will see a reduction in turnover alongside continued growth in both earned and fundraised income. The restricted reserve of £50k as funded by the Backstage Trust, in conjunction with the regular close monitoring of creditors and cashflow, ensures that there is sufficient contingency to support going concern.” — page 8
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Related party transactions
“During the year collectively the Trustees made donations to the charity totalling £6,719.” — page 21
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.
Funders the charity credits
Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).
- Backstage Trust — “The Gate is appreciative of the support from Backstage Trust, The Chalk Cliff Trust, Charles S French Charitable Trust, Garfield Weston Foun…” (source page)
- The Chalk Cliff Trust — “The Gate is appreciative of the support from Backstage Trust, The Chalk Cliff Trust, Charles S French Charitable Trust, Garfield Weston Foun…” (source page)
- Charles S French Charitable Trust — “The Gate is appreciative of the support from Backstage Trust, The Chalk Cliff Trust, Charles S French Charitable Trust, Garfield Weston Foun…” (source page)
- Garfield Weston Foundation — “The Gate is appreciative of the support from Backstage Trust, The Chalk Cliff Trust, Charles S French Charitable Trust, Garfield Weston Foun…” (source page)
- Garrick Charitable Trust — “The Gate is appreciative of the support from Backstage Trust, The Chalk Cliff Trust, Charles S French Charitable Trust, Garfield Weston Foun…” (source page)
- the Noel Coward Foundation — “The Gate is appreciative of the support from Backstage Trust, The Chalk Cliff Trust, Charles S French Charitable Trust, Garfield Weston Foun…” (source page)
- Arts Council England — “The Gate is appreciative of the support from Backstage Trust, The Chalk Cliff Trust, Charles S French Charitable Trust, Garfield Weston Foun…” (source page)
- Big Issue Invest — “The Gate is appreciative of the support from Backstage Trust, The Chalk Cliff Trust, Charles S French Charitable Trust, Garfield Weston Foun…” (source page)
- the Social Investment Business — “The Gate is appreciative of the support from Backstage Trust, The Chalk Cliff Trust, Charles S French Charitable Trust, Garfield Weston Foun…” (source page)
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2022)
Cost of raising funds
£62k
Reported reserves equal ~4.0 months of spending — below the median for charities its size (median 7.0 months; benchmarks).
Per its annual return, largest income source: Donations and legacies (99% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.
Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 6.9% of total income — above the median for charities its size (2.9%) (benchmarks).
- Rahul Prasad Narain Sinhachair
- Hannah Diane Falvey
- Jennifer Irons
- Jonathan Charles Evans
- Sara Amini · trustee of 1 other charity
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Camden
Income and spending
Common questions
Is THE GATE THEATRE COMPANY LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £208,358 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by one-off project costs associated with a Bloomberg grant. Free unrestricted reserves decreased to £70,469, while total fund balances stood at £145,719. The trustees maintain that going concern is supported by a £50,000 restricted reserve and close monitoring of cashflow. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE GATE THEATRE COMPANY LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE GATE THEATRE COMPANY LIMITED as a grant recipient include BACKSTAGE TRUST, THE THEATRES TRUST CHARITABLE FUND, THE FENTON ARTS TRUST, THE AUSTIN AND HOPE PILKINGTON TRUST, THE NOEL COWARD FOUNDATION.
Known funders
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