THE BARN THEATRE TRUST LIMITED
Present public productions of plays, musicals etc. - normally 12 shows a season, plus music and comedy nights throughout the year Train people in all aspects of theatre. Run 5 youth groups who learn stagecraft & public performance & we work closely with local schools and colleges to whom we offer workshops & low-cost tickets. Maintain & develop a Grade II listed building.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £69,104 for the year ended 31 July 2025, with total income of £255,086 against expenditure of £185,982. The trustees report that unrestricted reserves stood at £166,976 in net current assets, which they consider adequate to fund day-to-day activities and meet their policy of holding six months' operating expenses. The charity has no employees and relies on volunteers, with a strong balance sheet supported by £740,286 in fixed assets.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees’ reserves policy is to hold sufficient liquid funds to meet at least six month’s operating expenses, excluding the costs of putting on shows and teaching fees” — page 5
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Ian Henry Haynes Majorchair
- Barbara Ellen Holgate - Stuckey
- Celia Jane Roberts
- Danny Swanson
- Jacqueline Paterson Clayton
- Lisa Jane Harrison
- MICHAEL JOHN MERRY
- Nigel Kenneth Rive
- SOFIA JERICO OLIVA DUARTE
- Sarah Jane Gennoe
- Sheila Grimmant
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £243k | £186k |
| 31/07/2024 | £238k | £177k |
| 31/07/2023 | £207k | £161k |
| 31/07/2022 | £118k | £122k |
| 31/07/2021 | £53k | £63k |
Common questions
Is THE BARN THEATRE TRUST LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £69,104 for the year ended 31 July 2025, with total income of £255,086 against expenditure of £185,982. The trustees report that unrestricted reserves stood at £166,976 in net current assets, which they consider adequate to fund day-to-day activities and meet their policy of holding six months' operating expenses. The charity has no employees and relies on volunteers, with a strong balance sheet supported by £740,286 in fixed assets. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE BARN THEATRE TRUST LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE BARN THEATRE TRUST LIMITED as a grant recipient include THE JOHN APTHORP CHARITY, THE THEATRES TRUST CHARITABLE FUND.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE JOHN APTHORP CHARITY | FY2025 | £7k | Towards a portable lift to enable wheelchair access |
| THE THEATRES TRUST CHARITABLE FUND | FY2024 | £5k | Small Grants Programme |
| THE THEATRES TRUST CHARITABLE FUND | FY2025 | £5k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH MUSIC | 1 | £60k |
| THE REED FOUNDATION | 1 | £45k |
| THE HAWTHORNE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £13k |
| THE HARDING TRUST | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- BARNSLEY THEATRE TRUST (1998) LIMITED
- CENTRESTAGE PRODUCTIONS YOUTH THEATRE
- TITCHFIELD FESTIVAL THEATRE LIMITED
- STAG COMMUNITY ARTS CENTRE
- TALL STORIES THEATRE COMPANY LIMITED
- UNITY THEATRE TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE BARN THEATRE TRUST LIMITED | £243k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BARNSLEY THEATRE TRUST (1998) LIMITED | £491k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CENTRESTAGE PRODUCTIONS YOUTH THEATRE | £131k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TITCHFIELD FESTIVAL THEATRE LIMITED | £3.2m | — | 0 | within | — | noted |
| STAG COMMUNITY ARTS CENTRE | £1.4m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| TALL STORIES THEATRE COMPANY LIMITED | £2.9m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |