THE BRADFORD CATHOLIC PLAYERS
Raise funds by putting on shows at local venues
Objects
THE OBJECT OF THE SOCIETY IS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC IN THE DRAMATIC AND OPERATIC ARTS, TO FURTHER THE DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC APPRECIATION AND TASTE IN THE SAID ARTS (TO ASSIST AND FURTHER SUCH CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS THE COMMITTEE SHALL FROM TIME TO TIME DETERMINE). (FOR FURTHER DETAILS SEE CLAUSE 3 OF RULES.)
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £7,733 for the year ended 31 January 2025, with total unrestricted funds of £49,579. The trustees report that free reserves of £48,735 exceed their stated ideal target of £40,000, and they are satisfied there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees consider that the ideal level of reserves as at 31 January 2025 to be £40,000.” — page 5
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Trustees
- Martin Gregory Walkerchair
- Aisha Jane Wheatley
- Angela Hurtault
- Anne Cecilia Copley
- Carmel Mary Dylak
- Catherine Taylor
- Eliza Jane Carroll
- Graham Robinson
- Helene Barnes
- Samuel Michael Martin
- Simon James Carroll
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/01/2025 | £51k | £43k |
| 31/01/2024 | £34k | £47k |
| 31/01/2023 | £2k | £4k |
| 31/01/2022 | £844 | £3k |
| 31/01/2021 | £792 | £4k |
Common questions
Is THE BRADFORD CATHOLIC PLAYERS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £7,733 for the year ended 31 January 2025, with total unrestricted funds of £49,579. The trustees report that free reserves of £48,735 exceed their stated ideal target of £40,000, and they are satisfied there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.