THE PLAYHOUSE BACKWELL
The Playhouse provides a venue and facilities incorporating a 99 seat auditorium for theatre, film and dance. In addition to audience performances, it offers tuition, training and rehearsal space for both adults and children.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the committee worked to keep the Playhouse financially healthy, achieving capital expenditure in excess of £48,000 funded by grants and donations. The auditor confirmed the accounts bear a true and accurate reflection of the financial state of the theatre. The trustees reported that group funds are being effectively managed and all legal requirements have been met.
What the accounts disclose
“I have audited in depth the financial records for the Playhouse, Backwell. Records are recorded on Sage software and hardcopy backup is retained. These records go to make up the accounts for Backwell Playhouse. The accounts remain the responsibility of the committee. I am satisfied that the accounts for The Playhouse, Backwell to 31st August 2025, bear a true and accurate reflection of the financial state of the theatre.” — page 4
“I have audited in depth the financial records for the Playhouse, Backwell. Records are recorded on Sage software and hardcopy backup is retained. These records go to make up the accounts for Backwell Playhouse. The accounts remain the responsibility of the committee. I am satisfied that the accounts for The Playhouse, Backwell to 31st August 2025, bear a true and accurate reflection of the financial state of the theatre.” — page 4
Trustees
- Andrew MIlton
- Les Wharram
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £46k | £66k |
| 31/08/2024 | £42k | £43k |
| 31/08/2023 | £19k | £25k |
| 31/08/2022 | £20k | £14k |
| 31/08/2021 | £18k | £6k |
Common questions
Is THE PLAYHOUSE BACKWELL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the committee worked to keep the Playhouse financially healthy, achieving capital expenditure in excess of £48,000 funded by grants and donations. The auditor confirmed the accounts bear a true and accurate reflection of the financial state of the theatre. The trustees reported that group funds are being effectively managed and all legal requirements have been met. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Catherine Jones (AAT level 3).
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/06/2005 | £5k | upholster theatre seats |