THE ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH THEATRE TECHNICIANS
The association is dependent upon voluntary help in advocating high technical standards for theatres, publications, meetings, conferences, post-entry training, volunteer technical committees, visits, liaison with government and other organisations, research demonstrations, exhibitions, the provision of information and the exchange of ideas and address issues about theatre planning and safety.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a consolidated surplus of £116,555 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with unrestricted reserves increasing to £513,427. The trustees consider this level of reserves sufficient to meet immediate objectives and provide financial flexibility, noting that the General Fund represents approximately six months' expenditure. The charity relies heavily on trading subsidiaries for income, with Theatrical Trading Limited generating a surplus of £294,679, while Theatrical Events Limited recorded a small loss of £451.
What the accounts disclose
“In the band £80,001 - £90,000” — page 43
“Income from other trading activities 673,939”
“one Trustee, in respect of the provision of training services, totalling £6,158 (2023: 2 Trustees, totalling £18,354)” — page 44
“one Trustee in respect of the provision of editorial services for Sightline, totalling £2,070 (2023: Nil).” — page 44
“one Trustee, in respect of the provision of training services, totalling £6,158 (2023: 2 Trustees, totalling £18,354)” — page 44
“one Trustee in respect of the provision of editorial services for Sightline, totalling £2,070 (2023: Nil).” — page 44
“one Trustee, in respect of the provision of training services, totalling £6,158 (2023: 2 Trustees, totalling £18,354)” — page 44
“one Trustee in respect of the provision of editorial services for Sightline, totalling £2,070 (2023: Nil).” — page 44
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- Alexander Christopher Grant Cann
- Anette Ollerearnshaw
- Anton Vincent Woodward OBE
- Benjamin Charles Stephen
- David John Paul Evans
- Katina Ann Ellis
- Mark Janak Dakin
- Mathew Philip Smethurst-Evans
- Oliver Martin Brown
- Ruth Frances Normington
- Suzy Peta Boulton-Somerville
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £822k | £706k |
| 31/12/2023 | £905k | £842k |
| 31/12/2022 | £586k | £549k |
| 31/12/2021 | £278k | £277k |
| 31/12/2020 | £365k | £385k |
Common questions
Is THE ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH THEATRE TECHNICIANS financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a consolidated surplus of £116,555 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with unrestricted reserves increasing to £513,427. The trustees consider this level of reserves sufficient to meet immediate objectives and provide financial flexibility, noting that the General Fund represents approximately six months' expenditure. The charity relies heavily on trading subsidiaries for income, with Theatrical Trading Limited generating a surplus of £294,679, while Theatrical Events Limited recorded a small loss of £451. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH THEATRE TECHNICIANS earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £80,001 - £90,000 band.