THE SWAN THEATRE COMPANY

Registered charity 292763 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as YEOVIL DRAMATIC SOCIETY

The objectives of the company are to educate the public in the dramatic arts and further the development of public appreciation and taste in the said arts in Yeovil and District.

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Latest income
£181k
Latest spending
£73k
Registered
1985
Accounts read
FY2026

Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of £107,929 for the year ended 28 February 2026, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £245,359. The trustees note that a major renovation undertaken in Autumn 2025 had a major impact on the accounts but was considered a worthwhile investment. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention requiring further understanding of the accounts.

Automated summary of the FY2026 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: approximately 6 months unrestricted expenditure (held: £245k)
It is the policy of the charity to maintain unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets (the ‘free reserves’), at a level, which equates to approximately 6 months unrestricted expenditure. — page 4
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

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Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Dorset · Somerset

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
28/02/2026£181k£73k
28/02/2025£92k£69k
29/02/2024£89k£78k
28/02/2023£68k£60k
28/02/2022£74k£75k

Common questions

Is THE SWAN THEATRE COMPANY financially healthy?

Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of £107,929 for the year ended 28 February 2026, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £245,359. The trustees note that a major renovation undertaken in Autumn 2025 had a major impact on the accounts but was considered a worthwhile investment. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention requiring further understanding of the accounts. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.

Government & lottery funding

Grants to this charity published as open data by government and lottery funders (360Giving).

FunderDateAmountPurpose
The National Lottery Community Fund02/09/2004£4kdisabled facilties

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Side by side with its peers

CharityIncomeTop pay bandStaff >£60kReserves vs policyFundraising costGoing concern
THE SWAN THEATRE COMPANY£181k0aboveno doubt
SADLER'S WELLS TRUST LIMITED FY2025£43.3munclearno doubt
THE MAYFLOWER THEATRE TRUST FY2025£28.8m£190,001 - £200,000aboveno doubt
SOUTH LONDON THEATRE CENTRE LIMITED FY2025£183k0belowno doubt
SWANSEA LITTLE THEATRE LIMITED FY2025£117k0unclearno doubt
WILTSHIRE CREATIVE FY2025£5.5m£110,001 - £120,000unclearno doubt

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