BEDFORD PLAYERS TRUST
Registered charity 290124 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as BEDFORD PLAYERS TRUST LIMITED
MANAGEMENT OF ARTS VENUE AND PROMOTION OF THE ARTS GENERALLY
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £5,125 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a net liability position of £20,598. The Trustees attribute this to higher expenses, including staff remuneration and ticketing provider costs, which were not fully offset by increased income. The charity's unrestricted reserves are negative, and the Trustees acknowledge the need to reduce reliance on grants and broaden income streams to ensure long-term sustainability.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Related-party transaction: Grant received from Bedford Theatre Trust Ltd, a related party where some Trustees served concurrently.
“During the year the Trust received a £Nil (2024: £3,000) grant from Bedford Theatre Trust Ltd. At the year end Bedford Theatre Trust Ltd owed the Trust £Nil (2024: £Nil). None of the Trustees are Trustees of Bedford Theatre Trust Ltd at the year end date.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 3 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).
Property (HM Land Registry)
2 registered titlesin England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (0 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram
- Brenton Jackson
- Deborah Maggs · trustee of 2 other charities
- Julie Helen Blunt
- Justin Deaville
- Lee Knapp
- Lorna Dawson
- Stacy Carpenter
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Bedford · Central Bedfordshire
Income and spending
Common questions
Is BEDFORD PLAYERS TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £5,125 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a net liability position of £20,598. The Trustees attribute this to higher expenses, including staff remuneration and ticketing provider costs, which were not fully offset by increased income. The charity's unrestricted reserves are negative, and the Trustees acknowledge the need to reduce reliance on grants and broaden income streams to ensure long-term sustainability. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BEDFORD PLAYERS TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BEDFORD PLAYERS TRUST as a grant recipient include THE MCCARTHY & STONE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
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