PRIME THEATRE
Registered charity 298436 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as SIXTH SENSE THEATRE COMPANY, SIXTH SENSE THEATRE TRUST
Prime Theatre (formally known as Sixth Sense Theatre Company) entertains, educates and empowers young people (0-25yrs) through professional theatre and the creative activities associated with this. Our professional productions tour across the South West and to the rest of the UK and are complemented by an accredited programme of youth theatre, schools and community workshops and events.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds decreased from £501,327 to £399,528, driven by a net expenditure of £101,799 against income of £340,882. Free reserves of £201,466 are held in excess of the trustees' policy target, providing a buffer for potential operational changes such as moving premises.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: reserves that would enable the charity to fulfil its obligations, statutory and otherwise, in the event of a cessation of operations (held: £201k)
“The trustees are committed to building reserves that would enable the charity to fulfil its obligations, statutory and otherwise, in the event of a cessation of operations. At 31 March 2025 the trustees had designated funds of £75,000 to meet this objective. A designated fund of £7,556 has also been made for emergency replacement of equipment and programming contingency. Total unrestricted funds were £351,507 which includes £67,485 of tangible fixed assets. The amount of free reserves held (excluding restricted funds, designated funds and tangible fixed assets) are £201,466. These funds are in excess of our policy.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 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).
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- Dr Nicholas Richard Capstick OBEchair
- Bobby Lee Charles Seymour
- Daniella Faircloth
- Emma Carter
- Graeme Edward Leighfield
- Jade Bennett
- Kiara Ellie Wakeley
- Laura Katherine Goulden
- Mark Alan Newton
- PETER HORWAT
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Swindon · Wiltshire
Income and spending
Common questions
Is PRIME THEATRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total funds decreased from £501,327 to £399,528, driven by a net expenditure of £101,799 against income of £340,882. Free reserves of £201,466 are held in excess of the trustees' policy target, providing a buffer for potential operational changes such as moving premises. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds PRIME THEATRE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name PRIME THEATRE as a grant recipient include THE BLAGRAVE TRUST, THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR WILTSHIRE & SWINDON.
Known funders
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