THE CONQUEST THEATRE TRUST LIMITED
The Conquest Theatre Trust presents theatrical activities to North Herefordshire and the surrounding area by: owning and operating a theatre, producing amateur plays, engaging professional productions and showing films. It also has a thriving youth section. It is notable in having no employees: actors, musicians, backstage, front of house and management staff are all volunteers.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that net income increased to £64,661 from £25,739 in the prior year, driven by higher box office income. Total net assets rose to £521,545, with free reserves standing at £229,713. The trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern with no material uncertainties.
What the accounts disclose
“The Theatre has a general policy of retaining about £5,000 in its Current account to cover day to day expenses.” — page 7
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 01528576 · Financial health read from its filings
Company officers (Companies House)
- MITCHELL, Natalie Lorraine on trustee list
- LEGGE, Lisa Mary on trustee list
- STUBBS, Mark Andrew on trustee list
- LLOYD, Karen Deborah on trustee list
- DUIGNAN, Danielle on trustee list
- SMITH, Sofie on trustee list
- THOMAS, James Ian on trustee list
- HUGMAN, Janet on trustee list
- BROWN, Ryan on trustee list
- THOMAS, Susan Jean on trustee list
- HANDLEY, Sally on trustee list
- RIMELL, Patricia Ruth on trustee list
- FAREY, Hugh Michael Sherrin
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Danielle Duignan
- HUGH MICHAEL FAREY
- James Ian Thomas
- Janet Hugman
- Karen Deborah Lloyd
- Lisa Mary Legge
- Margaret Dallow
- Mark Andrew Stubbs
- Natalie Lorraine Mitchell
- PATRICIA RUTH RIMELL
- Ryan Brown
- SALLY HANDLEY
- Sofie Smith
- Susan Jean Thomas
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £178k | £124k |
| 31/12/2024 | £189k | £124k |
| 31/12/2023 | £134k | £108k |
| 31/12/2022 | £108k | £79k |
| 31/12/2021 | £79k | £50k |
Common questions
Is THE CONQUEST THEATRE TRUST LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that net income increased to £64,661 from £25,739 in the prior year, driven by higher box office income. Total net assets rose to £521,545, with free reserves standing at £229,713. The trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern with no material uncertainties. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/11/2004 | £2k | Advertising campaign |