Trustees. Annual Report for the period Period start date Period end date From 01 01 20ry3 12 2023 Section A Reference and administration details Charity name Wombwell Thespians Amateur Dramatic Society Other names charity Is known by None Reglstered charlty number (if any) 1013214 Charity's principal address 30 Park Street Wombwell Barnsley Postcode S73 OHF Names of the charlty trustees who manage the charity Tru8tse name Offlca (If any) Dates actèd If not for whole ear Chairman Secretary Treasurer Name of per80n {or body) entI•d olnt trustee Ifan Chris Thorpe Deborah l+Vhite John Hill lan Cartwright Jeffrey Tiler Michael Hobson Jennifer Marshall Vice Chair Producer Stage Manager 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Names of the trustees for the charity, If any, (for example, any custodian trustees) Name Dates acted if not for whole ear
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional infom)ation) e of adviser Name Address Name of chief executlve or names of senior staff members (Optional infomiation) Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Description of the charity's trusts Type of governing document RULES ADOPTED 22 APRIL 1992 AS AMENDED 8 MARCH 2007 How the charity is constituted Unincorporated Charity Trustee selection methods Trustees are appointed or reappointed annually at the Annual General Meeting. Additional governance138ues (Optlonal information) Membership of the Society is open all persons aged 18 years or over. You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about.. The trustees oversee the day to day running of the Society. policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees. the charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity The trustees seek the views of the Society's members and volunteers in deciding the activities and productions to be wn. All twstees give their time voluntarily and received no remuneration or other benefits. • relationship with any related parties. trustees, consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. Section C Ob"ectives and activities To advance the education of the public in the dramatic arts and to further public appreciation and taste in the said arts by presenting for public performance, a balanced range of plays of artistic and cultural merit and by such other means as the society through its committee. shall determine. Summary ofthe objects of the charity set out in its governlng document
In planning our activities for the year we kept in mind the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit at our trustee meetings. The main activities a as follows: the production of stage plays; the design of stage sets; stage craft guidance for new acting members; and building maintenance. These activities benefit those wishing to leam stage craft, set building and take part in stage productions to show the skn.lls they have developed. Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit In relation to these objects (include withln this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guldance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit) Additional detalls of objectlves and actlvltles {Optlonal Information) The trustees would like to express their thanks to all for the hours that have been spent by members, volunteers and the "Monday club. in keeping the theatre running. Without all this work e would not be able to put on the great shows the Society produce8. In 2023 the Society also managed to get grant funding towards the cost of having the theatre roof repSaced. You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about: policy on grantmaking; policy programme related investment; contribution made by volunteers. The trustees would like to thank all who helped with this mammoth task and for the funding provided by:" The Foyle Foundation. Bemard Sunley Foundation. Bamsley Better Bond. Captain Allotts Trust.
Section D Achievements and performance The main activities of the Society during the year were the production of 2 plays to enhance the acting and stage skills of acting members as well as providing a theatre space for the public view of the productions. One play was in May the second in October Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year The Society also provides the theatre for use by other local amateur dramatic groups who between them put on two plays, a musical and a pantomime. The small income from these productions help to keep the Society and theatre running. This made good use of the theatre.
Section E Financial review Cash in hand and the bank at 3111212023 was £ 6,525.86 in unrestricted funds. This was down on the previous year due to the reserves being used to fund the roof rePlarnent. The main financial risks to the Society is the rising cost of energy and cancelation of shows. The trustees are aware of this and are looking to build up reserqes once again so that the Society has at least 1 years running costs in hand. Brief ststement of the charity's policy on reserves Details of any funds materially in deficlt Not applicable Further financial review details (Optional infomiationl The Society's main sources of funding is from the sale of tickets for the productions performed and the hire of the theatre to other production organisations. You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about: the charity's principal SoUrS of funds (including any fundraising); how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity; investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. In 2023 the Society obtained grant funding for the purpose of replacing the roof. This is a one-off event. However the trustees will be looking for further grant aid for 2024 to enable the re-decoration of the external of theatre. All the income of the Society is spent on the charitable objectives of the Society Section F Other optional information Section G Declaration The trustses declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Slgned on behalf of the charity's trustee3 Signature{s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretsry, Chair, etc) Chris Thorpe John Hill Chairman Treasurer Date
WOMBWELL THESPIANS AMATEUR DRAMATIC SOCIETY
| Income and Expenditure Account 2023 | Income and Expenditure Account 2023 | Income and Expenditure Account 2023 | Income and Expenditure Account 2023 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INCOME | 2023 | 2022 | EXPENDITURE Electricity Supply Council Rates Water Rates Secretarial Play Licences Insurances Refunds NODA Subscription Sundry Expenses Scenery Expenses Property Expenses Fire Extinguishers Electrical Maintenance Advertising Material Show Props Catering Supplies Raffle Prizes Bank Charges Paid/Provision for Tax PPL/PRS Excess of Income over Expenditure |
EXPENDITURE | 2023 | 2022 | ||
| Membership Subscriptions | (£ 460) |
(£ 460) |
Electricity Supply | (£ 1,982) |
(£ 1,867) |
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| Patronage | (£ 110) |
(£ 140) |
Council Rates | (£ 100) |
(£ 113) |
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| Donations | (£ 3,000) |
(£ - ) |
Water Rates | (£ 198) |
(£ 148) |
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| Roof Grants | (£ 13,000) |
(£ 5,000) |
Secretarial | (£ 5) |
(£ 52) |
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| Theatre Hire | (£ 4,420) |
(£ 4,543) |
Play Licences | (£ 375) |
(£ 715) |
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| Refreshment & Raffle | (£ 1,738) |
(£ 1,929) |
Insurances | (£ 1,799) |
(£ 1,623) |
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| Raffle Sales | Refunds | (£ - ) |
(£ 17) |
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| Show Ticket Sales | (£ 2,555) |
(£ 1,741) |
NODA Subscription | (£ 84) |
(£ 72) |
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| Programme Sales | (£ 45) |
(£ 43) |
Sundry Expenses | (£ 5) |
(£ - ) |
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| Unwanted Props and Scrap Sales | (£ 10) |
(£ 100) |
Scenery Expenses | (£ 70) |
(£ 531) |
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| Other Sales | (£ 26) |
(£ 49) |
Property Expenses | (£ 42,839) |
(£ 832) |
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| Fire Extinguishers | (£ 462) |
(£ 42) |
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| Electrical Maintenance | (£ 2,181) |
(£ 492) |
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| Advertising Material | (£ 129) |
(£ 197) |
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| Show Props | (£ 78) |
(£ 85) |
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| Catering Supplies | (£ 82) |
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| Raffle Prizes | (£ 17) |
(£ 41) |
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| Bank Charges | (£ 67) |
(£ 85) |
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| Paid/Provision for Tax | (£ 1,240) |
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| PPL/PRS | (£ 39) |
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| (£ 25,364) (£ 14,005) |
(£ 50,514) (£ 8,152) |
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| (£ (25,150) (£ 5,853) |
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| (£ 25,364) (£ 14,005) |
(£ 25,364) (£ 14,005) |
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| Brought forward 1.1.23 Profit/(Loss) |
(£ 31,676) (£ (25,150) |
Carried forward 31.12.22 Cash Current Account |
(£ 270) (£ 6,256) (£ 6,526) |
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| (£ 6,526) |
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ members of
Charity Name WOMBWELL THESPIANS AMATEUR DRAMATIC SOCIETY
On accounts for the year Charity no ended 31 December 2023 (if any) 1013214 Set out on pages 1 & 2 (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended DD / MM / YYYY 31/12/2023 .
- Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention (other than that disclosed below *) in connection with ---------------------------------------the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
- the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
- Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply. Signed: Date: 26 / 09 / 2024 Name: Mark Nesbitt ~~Ue~~ Relevant professional qualification(s) or body ACPA (if any): Address: The Generator. Kings Wharf Exeter Quay ~~Devon. EX2 4AN~~
October 2018
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Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
N/A
October 2018
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