THE DAVENHAM PLAYERS
Amateur drama group that present own productions and also provide a venue for other artistic, dramatic and musical activities
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £34,474.50 at the end of the period, representing a substantial increase from the previous year. The trustees indicate these funds are held for annual expenditure, building maintenance, and a proposed theatre extension. No material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern were disclosed.
What the accounts disclose
“Funds are primarily raised through ticket sales for productions, bar sales, raffles, ice-cream and programme sales, gift aid and venue hire.”
“CAF Project Account is intended for a proposed extension to the theatre which we hope to action in the next two years. Nat West Current Account and Lloyds Bar account are held in respect of annual expenditure and cost of maintenance of the building.”
Trustees
- Graham Hough
- Jane Eve Barrie
- Janet Elizabeth Illidge
- Paulette Ann Anderson
- Robert Stephen Almquist
- Sheila Ann Hetherington
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £41k | £31k |
| 30/06/2024 | £37k | £24k |
| 30/06/2023 | £26k | £16k |
| 30/06/2022 | £15k | £10k |
| 30/06/2021 | £21k | £9k |
Common questions
Is THE DAVENHAM PLAYERS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £34,474.50 at the end of the period, representing a substantial increase from the previous year. The trustees indicate these funds are held for annual expenditure, building maintenance, and a proposed theatre extension. No material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern were disclosed. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/06/2019 | £10k | Davenham Theatre Extension Project |