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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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.
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook
- Adrian Nigel Harding
- Andrew Middleton
- Annalise Victoria Carter-Brown
- Carys Michelle Clayton
- Dick Bennett
- Michael Foulerton
- Michael Stanley
- Sally Ann Matthews
- sarah ambrose
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Dorset · Somerset
Income and spending
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.
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