THE HERON THEATRE
The object of the Heron Theatre is to present to the public dramatic and kindred arts by means of the production of dramatic, musical and dance performances, films, lectures, and slide shows; and the promotion of other cultural activities in its own theatre and elsewhere. The Heron Theatre is run entirely by unpaid volunteers.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net surplus of £6,255 and unrestricted cash funds of £63,110. The trustees report that there are no liabilities and that assets comprise monetary items of £63,110 and non-monetary assets totaling £553,700.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- David Broadhurstchair
- Amanda Faith BINGLEY
- Andrew James Horton
- Brendan Bolland
- Judith Deacon
- Kenneth Lawson Forster
- Lesley Gill
- Marion Plowright
- Peter Kay
- Peter Mann
- Sandra Mary Kay
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £49k | £42k |
| 31/05/2024 | £58k | £46k |
| 31/05/2023 | £50k | £36k |
| 31/05/2022 | £52k | £50k |
| 31/05/2021 | £6k | £6k |
Common questions
Is THE HERON THEATRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net surplus of £6,255 and unrestricted cash funds of £63,110. The trustees report that there are no liabilities and that assets comprise monetary items of £63,110 and non-monetary assets totaling £553,700. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE HERON THEATRE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE HERON THEATRE as a grant recipient include THE HOLEHIRD TRUST, THE HADFIELD CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE HOLEHIRD TRUST | FY2022 | £1k | |
| THE HADFIELD CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £680 | The Arts |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/04/2006 | £5k | Carpark re-surface |
| South Lakeland District Council | — | £1k | Strategic Community and Arts Events |
| South Lakeland District Council | — | £1k | Strategic Community and Arts Events |
| South Lakeland District Council | — | £1k | Strategic Community and Arts Events |
| South Lakeland District Council | — | £600 | Strategic Community and Arts Events |
| South Lakeland District Council | — | £600 | Community Grants |