The Poynton Players
Analysis
The Poynton Players is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cheshire. It was registered in August 1976, 50 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending June 2025, The Poynton Players reported income of £34k and spending of £24k, leaving 30% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income grew from £11k to £34k (+212%), an average of +33% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2023, when income rose by 81%. Over the whole period it spent 82% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, The Poynton Players sits at the 62nd percentile: it is larger than about 62% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 54th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Spalding and District Young Farmers' Club (£34k), Royston Choral Society (£34k) and The Athena Art Foundation (£34k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Poynton Players produce 4 to 5 plays each year, to an audience mainly drawn from the surrounding community. Over the last year, we have encouraged local drama, dance and singing groups, particularly youth organisations to take advantage of our facilities and are increasing our activities as as a community asset.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Spalding and District Young Farmers' Club | Lincolnshire | £34k |
| Royston Choral Society | Ware | £34k |
| The Athena Art Foundation | London | £34k |
| St Briavels Music Society | Gloucestershire | £34k |