RENT-A-ROLE DRAMA SERVICE
Registered charity 801689 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as BARBICAN THEATRE, THE BARBICAN THEATRE, PLYMOUTH
i. To promote the education of young people under the age of twenty-five through the medium of dramaii. To relieve those persons with special needs through the medium of dramaiii. To promote the education of young people in the art and science of theatre and dramaiv. To work with disadvantaged individuals and communities using theatre as a tool for social change
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £58,904 for the year, with total income of £508,384 and expenditure of £567,288. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves have decreased to £138,419 due to financial pressures, though the trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Trading subsidiary: Barbican Theatre Trading Ltd
“Barbican Theatre Trading Ltd is a company, number 05096696, registered in England. Rent-a-Role Drama Service controls the company by virtue of wholly owning the share capital.” — page 19
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.
Property (HM Land Registry)
1 registered title in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (0 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Cost of raising funds
£49k
Reported reserves equal ~0.8 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).
Per its annual return, largest income source: Charitable activities (88% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.
Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 9.7% of total income — above the median for charities its size (4.9%) (benchmarks).
- Amanda Lee
- Christine Lesley Shorrocks
- Gina Small
- Stuart Tulloch Thomas
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Cornwall · Devon · Plymouth City · Somerset · Torbay
Income and spending
Common questions
Is RENT-A-ROLE DRAMA SERVICE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £58,904 for the year, with total income of £508,384 and expenditure of £567,288. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves have decreased to £138,419 due to financial pressures, though the trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds RENT-A-ROLE DRAMA SERVICE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name RENT-A-ROLE DRAMA SERVICE as a grant recipient include THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH MUSIC.
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