Sterts Theatre receives £20,000 loan to prevent closure

Sterts Theatre, a venue located on Bodmin Moor, has received a £20,000 loan from charity member Vickie Bishop. This financial lifeline provides the organization with a five-month window to secure its future.

The theatre's operational arm, Sterts Community Interest Company, entered voluntary liquidation at the end of September, leaving several creditors unpaid. While the separate Sterts Charity remains operational, it was facing a £12,000 deficit. The charity's 2025 accounts reported a £130,000 deficit, with income decreasing by 62 per cent and donations falling by 92 per cent.

Trustees have indicated that three undisclosed investors are currently in discussions regarding the possibility of taking over the theatre and operating it as a limited company.