Bedwas Theatre Group
What it does
Our charity provides a safe environment for people of all ages, particularly youths, to get involved in all aspects of a theatre/drama group. This can be anything from being on stage to working behind the scenes. We cater to all abilities and personalities.
Its charitable purposes
THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE ART OF THEATRE FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE IN BEDWAS AND THE SURROUNDING AREA TO ENGAGE WITH AND PRACTICE ALL ASPECTS OF THEATRICAL PRODUCTION THROUGH THE SCRIPTING AND PRESENTATION OF AMATEUR PRODUCTIONS.
Causes
- What it works on
- General charitable purposes
- Education and training
- Disability
- Arts, culture, heritage and science
- Human rights, equality and diversity
- Recreation
- Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps
- Children and young people
- Older people
- Disabled people
- Other charities and voluntary bodies
- The general public
- How it works
- Provides buildings, facilities or open space
- Provides services
- Provides advocacy, advice or information
Where it works
- In Wales
- Throughout Wales
Income and spending
In the year ending 13 April 2025, it had income of £9,372 and spent £12,934.
| Year ending | Income | Spending | Paid staff | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 April 2025 | £9,372 | £12,934 | Not reported | 12 |
| 13 April 2024 | £9,442 | £5,527 | Not reported | 1 |
| 13 April 2023 | £4,086 | £8,781 | Not reported | 3 |
| 13 April 2022 | £20,048 | £3,438 | Not reported | 6 |
| 13 April 2021 | £20,048 | £3,438 | Not reported | 2 |
Financial position
Separate measures from the charity's own returns and accounts, each with its year. Read them together: no single measure says how well a charity is run.
- Income over time
- Down 53%, from £20,048 in the year to 13 April 2021 to £9,372 in the year to 13 April 2025.
- Spending against income
- It spent 138% of its income in the year to 13 April 2025. It spent more than its income in 2 of the 5 years shown.
Government funding, as the charity reported it
Government grants in the year ending 13 April 2025: £4,954 from 2 grants. Government contracts: Not reported.
| Year ending | Government grants | Government contracts |
|---|---|---|
| 13 April 2025 | £4,954 from 2 grants | Not reported |
| 13 April 2024 | £3,470 from 1 grant | Not reported |
| 13 April 2023 | Not reported | Not reported |
| 13 April 2022 | £20,000 from 1 grant | Not reported |
| 13 April 2021 | £10,000 from 1 grant | Not reported |
Grants awarded to it, published on 360Giving
Funders that publish to 360Giving list 1 grant to this charity, worth £10,000, awarded in 2020.
| Awarded | Grant | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 14 Dec 2020 | The National Lottery Community Fund | £10,000 |
Trustees
7 trustees run the charity.
- Caroline June HampsonChair
- Deborah Janice Hampson
- Ethan Joseph Sandercock
- Faith Amber Sandercock
- Marisa Karen Slarke
- Nadine Amber Lawrence-Hampson
- Nathan Owain Rees
Filing record
Of the last 5 annual returns that were due, 1 arrived by the deadline.
| Year ending | Due | Annual return | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 April 2025 | 13 February 2026 | Received 28 November 2025, 77 days early | Received 18 February 2026 |
| 13 April 2024 | 13 February 2025 | Received 26 September 2025, 225 days late | Received 26 September 2025 |
| 13 April 2023 | 13 February 2024 | Received 12 February 2025, 365 days late | Received 12 February 2025 |
| 13 April 2022 | 13 February 2023 | Received 22 May 2024, 464 days late | Received 22 May 2024 |
| 13 April 2021 | 13 February 2022 | Received 21 May 2023, 462 days late | Received 21 May 2023 |
About this charity
- Charity number
- 1175677
- Status
- Registered
- Registered with the Commission
- 10 November 2017
- Governing document
- CIO - FOUNDATION Registered 10 Nov 2017
- Council area of its contact address
- Blaenau Gwent
Sources
- Register details, income, spending, trustees and filing dates: Charity Commission for England and Wales, register of charities. Loaded by OpenEconomy on 2 November 2026.
- Grants awarded: 360Giving open grants data, from funders that publish there. Loaded by OpenEconomy on 2 November 2026.