THE SEVENOAKS PLAYERS
THE PRINCIPAL OBJECTS OF THE SOCIETY ARE TO FOSTER AND PROMOTE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN DRAMATIC AND OPERATIC ARTS BY THE PRODUCTION OF PUBLIC STAGE PLAYS AND OPERATIC PERFORMANCES. IN THE LAST YEAR WE PRODUCED TWO MAJOR PRODUCTIONS AT THE STAG THEATRE IN SEVENOAKS AND TWO ONE ACT PLAY TO THREE DRAMA FESTIVALS.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an overall deficit of £457 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in net assets of £32,692. The trustees have determined that funds of at least £25,000 should be retained in the Accumulated Fund for future productions. The charity continues to receive underwriting support from the Sevenoaks District Arts Council and notes that membership subscriptions are down by 19% compared to the previous year.
What the accounts disclose
“Income Production surplus/(deficit) for year Members Subscriptions Interest receivable Donations received Surplus from Social Events Gift Aid tax recovery”
“The Management Committee has determined that funds of at least £25,000 should be retained by the Society in the Accumulated Fund, as an appropriate amount for the scale and objectives of the Society's activities in connection with future productions.” — page 2
Trustees
- Tracy Weaverchair
- Amanda Ward
- Anna Wood
- Darren Higgins
- George Gelbart
- Heidi Akester
- Imy Stratton
- Kathy Gelbart
- Stephanie Winson
- Tom Meechan
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £37k | £38k |
| 31/12/2023 | £41k | £45k |
| 31/12/2022 | £30k | £32k |
| 31/12/2021 | £4k | £2k |
| 31/12/2020 | £0 | £3k |
Common questions
Is THE SEVENOAKS PLAYERS financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an overall deficit of £457 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in net assets of £32,692. The trustees have determined that funds of at least £25,000 should be retained in the Accumulated Fund for future productions. The charity continues to receive underwriting support from the Sevenoaks District Arts Council and notes that membership subscriptions are down by 19% compared to the previous year. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.