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BARNSLEY THEATRE TRUST (1998) LIMITED (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED

30 SEPTEMBER 2025

COMPANY NUMBER 2851763 (ENGLAND & WALES)

BARNSLEY THEATRE TRUST (1998) LIMITED REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

CONTENTS

Page
Officers and professional advisers 1
The Trustees' report 2 - 4
Statement of financial activities (incorporating income and expenditure account)
and statement of total recognised gains and losses 5
Balance sheet 6
Notes to the financial statements 7 - 11
The following pages do not form part of the statutory accounts:
Trading and profit and loss account 12
Notes to the trading and profit and loss account 13
Independent Examiner's report to the members 14

BARNSLEY THEATRE TRUST (1998) LIMITED OFFICERS AND PROFESSIONAL ADVISERS

1.

Reference and Administrative Information

Company registration number 2851763
Charity registration number 1026352
Registered office The Lamproom Theatre
Westgate
Barnsley
S70 2DX
Operational address The Lamproom Theatre
Westgate
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S70 2DX
Trustees J N Kelly - Chairperson
R Caile
W Fisher
I Hey
D Love
J Miccoli
C Smith
J Upson
R Walton
Independent Examiner C W Dix Limited
Accountants & Business Advisors
4 Silkwood Court
Wakefield
WF5 9TP
Bankers Lloyds TSB
Market Hill
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S70 2PP

BARNSLEY THEATRE TRUST (1998) LIMITED THE TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

2.

The trustees, who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act, have pleasure in presenting their report and financial statements of the company for the year ended 30 September 2025.

GOVERNING DOCUMENT

Barnsley Theatre Trust (1998) Limited is a company limited by guarantee governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association dated 9th September 1998. It is registered as a charity with the Charity Commission. The Company currently has thirteen trustees each of whom agree to contribute £10 in the event of the charity winding up.

RECRUITMENT AND APPOINTMENT OF TRUSTEE BOARD

The Company may from time to time by ordinary resolution increase or decrease the number of trustees on the Board.

TRUSTEES INDUCTION AND TRAINING

Each new trustee is given two educational booklets: - "Directors & Secretaries guide" booklet GBA1 issued by Companies House educates trustees on the legal duties and responsibilities of the company director under company law.

In addition each trustee is made aware of the management structure and decision making processes of the Trust.

ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE

The Company currently has a Board of Trustees consisting of nine members who set Company policy. In addition six people are employed who implement Company policy on a day to day basis.

RISK MANAGEMENT

The trustees have a risk management strategy which comprises of an annual review of the risks the charity may face. Particular attention has focused on financial risks arising from fire, health and safety of audience and artists and management of performing rights.

OBJECTS OF CHARITY

The object of the trust is to promote and advance theatrical arts within and for the entire community of Barnsley and the surrounding area.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES AND BUSINESS REVIEW

The principal activity of the trust is that of promoting, maintaining, improving and advancing education particularly by the promotion and production of the arts in Barnsley.

BARNSLEY THEATRE TRUST (1998) LIMITED THE TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

3.

ANNUAL REVIEW

The Trust and the Lamproom Theatre have enjoyed a very busy and, I am happy to report, a successful year.

We have managed to expand audience numbers by offering a wider range of programme activities. As a result we have seen record levels of income which has continued int the current year with the Pantomime being more profitable than in any previous year..

As stated in previous Annual Reviews, our aim is to provide Barnsley audiences with theatrical presentations of a high standard. We continue to strive to create a legacy that will survive and serve generations of local people. I must also provide a special word of gratitude to our many volunteers and donors. The contributions of these individuals cannot be overstated.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

The trading results for the year, and the company's financial position at the end of the year are shown in the attached financial statements.

The balance of surplus for the year will be added to reserves and carried forward to the following year.

INVESTMENT POWERS AND POLICY

Under the Memorandum and Articles of Association, the charity has the power to make any investment which the trustees see fit.

FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS AND EVENTS SINCE THE END OF THE YEAR

After a great deal of discussion and consultation, we have introduced a new theatre management structure. A Theatre Manager with extensive management experience in other fields now heads up our in house team. A Creative Manager has been appointed with the specific task of planning and coordinating the theatre's wide range of seasonal events. Other management roles include Technical Manager, Bar Manager and Front of House Manager. This structure has been operative for many months and is functioning well.

BARNSLEY THEATRE TRUST (1998) LIMITED THE TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

4.

TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Company law requires the Trustee Board to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the balance sheet date and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including income and expenditure, for the financial year. In preparing those financial statements, the trustee board should follow best practice and:

The Trustee Board is responsible for maintaining proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. The Trustee Board is also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

MEMBERS OF THE TRUSTEE BOARD

Members of the Trustee Board, who are directors for the purpose of company law and trustees for the purpose of charity law, who served during the year and up to the date of this report are set out on page 1.

Registered office: Signed by order of the trustees on 2026 The Lamproom Theatre Westgate Barnsley S70 2DX R Walton

BARNSLEY THEATRE TRUST (1998) LIMITED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

5.

Note Note Unrestricted Restricted **Total Funds ** Total Funds
Fund Fund 2025 2024
£ £ £ £
INCOMING RESOURCES
Grants 3 - - - -
Donations 44,821 - 44,821 29,632
Interest receivable - - - 8
Incoming resources from activities
for generating funds 4 446,291 - 446,291 426,160
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TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 491,112 - 491,112 455,800
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CHARITABLE EXPENDITURE
Trading cost of goods sold
and other costs 5 116,095 - 116,095 127,379
Cost of charitable activities 6 295,366 - 295,366 251,735
Governance costs 7 42,988 - 42,988 32,693
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TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED 8 454,449 - 454,449 411,807
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NET INCOMING (OUTGOING) RESOURCES
FOR THE YEAR BEFORE TRANSFERS 36,663 - 36,663 43,993
TRANSFERS BETWEEN FUNDS - - - -
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NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS FOR
THE YEAR 36,663 - 36,663 43,993
Exceptional item 8 - - - 27,736
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36,663 - 36,663 16,257
Balance brought forward at 1 October 2024 201,610 - 201,610 185,353
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Balance carried forward at 30 September 2025 238,273 - 238,273 201,610
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6.

BARNSLEY THEATRE TRUST (1998) LIMITED BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

2025 2024
Note £ £ £ £
Fixed assets
Tangible assets 12 367,399 360,477
Current assets
Stocks 1,908 1,908
Debtors 13 2,400 2,400
Cash at bank and in hand 113,591 81,211
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117,899 85,519
Creditors: Amounts falling due
within one year 14 16,034 13,395
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Net current assets 101,865 72,124
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Total assets less current liabilities 469,264 432,601
Creditors: Amounts falling due
after more than one year 15 - -
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Net assets 469,264 432,601
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Funds of the charity
Unrestricted funds 238,273 201,610
Restricted funds - -
Revaluation reserve 230,991 230,991
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469,264 432,601
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The Trustees consider that the company is entitled to exemption from the requirement to have an audit under the provisions of section 477(1) of the Companies Act 2006. Members have not required the company, under section 476 of the Companies Act 2006, to obtain an audit for the year ended 30 September 2025. The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for ensuring that the company keeps accounting records which comply with sections 386 and 387of the Companies Act 2006 and for preparing accounts which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at 30 September 2025 and of its loss for the year then ended in accordance with the requirements of section 396 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Act relating to the accounts so far as applicable to the company.

The financial statements which have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to companies subject to the small companies regime within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 were approved by the board on 2026 and are signed on its behalf.

R Walton Trustee

The notes on pages 7 to 11 form part of these financial statements.

BARNSLEY THEATRE TRUST (1998) LIMITED NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

7.

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, and in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) Accounting and Reporting by Charities' preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) issued on 16 July 2014 and Charities Act 2011. Barnsley Theatre Trust (1998) Limited constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.

Grants receivable

Grants receivable are credited to the Statement of Financial Activities in the year to which they relate.

Donations

Donations are included in the statement of financial activities in the year in which they are received.

Interest receivable

Interest receivable is included in the Statement of Financial Activities in the year in which it is receivable.

Resources expended

Resources expended are included in the Statement of Financial Activities on an accruals basis, inclusive of any VAT which cannot be recovered.

Freehold property

Freehold property is stated at valuation less depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost or valuation of fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their estimated useful lives on the following bases:

Freehold property 2% per annum straight line basis

Other tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost or valuation of fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their estimated useful lives on the following bases:

Leasehold property 10% per annum straight line basis Fixtures and fittings 15% per annum reducing balance basis

Operating leases

Rentals payable under operating leases are charged against income on a straight line basis over the lease term.

Fund accounting

Funds held by the charity are either:

2. TURNOVER

The turnover and surplus is attributable to the one principal activity of the company. The turnover was all in the United Kingdom.

BARNSLEY THEATRE TRUST (1998) LIMITED NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

8.

3. GRANTS

GRANTS
Unrestricted Restricted **Total Funds ** Total Funds
Funds Funds 2025 2024
£ £ £ £
Grants received - - - -
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4. INCOMING RESOURCES FROM ACTIVITIES FOR GENERATING FUNDS

Unrestricted Restricted **Total Funds ** Total Funds
Funds Funds 2025 2024
£ £ £ £
Other income 61,656 - 61,656 50,744
Bar income 103,201 - 103,201 99,353
Ticket sales 150,771 - 150,771 152,923
Theatre rental 130,663 - 130,663 123,140
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446,291 - 446,291 426,160
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5. TRADING COSTS OF GOODS SOLD AND OTHER COSTS

Unrestricted Restricted **Total Funds ** Total Funds
Funds Funds 2025 2024
£ £ £ £
Merchandising and bar expenses 43,960 - 43,960 49,979
Production expenses 72,135 - 72,135 77,400
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116,095 - 116,095 127,379
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6. COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted Restricted **Total Funds ** Total Funds
Funds Funds 2025 2024
£ £ £ £
Wages, salaries and national insurance 175,250 - 175,250 147,664
Rates & water 3,313 - 3,313 1,579
Light & heat 14,274 - 14,274 19,005
Sundry & cleaning 2,527 - 2,527 6,701
Repairs & maintenance 39,169 - 39,169 5,922
Computer costs 621 - 621 1,150
Printing, postage, stationery & advertising 35,581 - 35,581 41,568
Telephone 1,120 1,120 1,037
Insurance 4,491 - 4,491 2,365
Depreciation 19,020 - 19,020 24,744
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295,366 - 295,366 251,735
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BARNSLEY THEATRE TRUST (1998) LIMITED NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

9.

7. GOVERNANCE COSTS

7. GOVERNANCE COSTS
Unrestricted Restricted **Total Funds ** Total Funds
Funds Funds 2025 2024
£ £ £ £
Independent Examiner's fees 6,900 - 6,900 4,530
Legal fees (see note 8) - - -
Bank processing and paypal charges 36,088 - 36,088 26,990
Loan interest - - - 1,173
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42,988 - 42,988 32,693
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8. TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED
Staff Other **Total Costs ** Total Costs
Costs Depreciation Costs 2025 2024
£ £ £ £ £
Costs of charitable activities 175,250 19,020 101,096 295,366 251,735
Trading costs of goods sold
and other costs - - 111,603 111,603 137,267
Governance costs - - 42,988 42,988 32,693
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175,250 19,020 255,687 449,957 421,695
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Exceptional item - - - - 27,736
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The exceptional item is a result of a legal claim made by a former employee and includes legal costs incurred in dealing with this matter.

9. OPERATING SURPLUS

Operating surplus is stated after charging:

2025 2024
£ £
Depreciation 19,020 24,744
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BARNSLEY THEATRE TRUST (1998) LIMITED NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

10.

10. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES

The aggregate payroll costs of the above were:

The aggregate payroll costs of the above were:
2025 2024
£ £
Wages and salaries 175,250 147,664
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The average number of people to carry out the company's operations was 6 (2024: 6). No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000. During the year a total of 71 (2024: 71) volunteers assisted with the day to day operations of the company.

11. TAXATION

The company is a registered charity and is not liable to corporation tax.

12. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Freehold Fixtures &
Property Fittings Total
£ £ £
COST OR VALUATION
At 1 October 2024 280,000 344,376 624,376
Additions - 25,942 25,942
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At 30 September 2025 280,000 370,318 650,318
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DEPRECIATION
At 1 October 2024 28,007 235,892 263,899
Charge for period - 19,020 19,020
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At 30 September 2025 28,007 254,912 282,919
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NET BOOK VALUE
At 30 September 2025 251,993 115,406 367,399
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At 30 September 2024 251,993 108,484 360,477
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The freehold land and buildings were revalued to £280,000 on 30 September 2019 by Wilbys, an independent firm of chartered surveyors, on an open market existing use basis.

If the freehold land and buildings had not been included at valuation they would have been included under the historical cost convention as follows:

2025 2024
£ £
Cost 129,782 129,782
Accumulated depreciation (77,892) (77,892)
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51,890 51,890
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11.

BARNSLEY THEATRE TRUST (1998) LIMITED NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

**13. ** DEBTORS: Amounts falling due within one year
2025 2024
£ £
Trade debtors - -
Other debtors - -
Prepayments and accrued income 2,400 2,400
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2,400 2,400
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**14. ** CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within one year
2025 2024
£ £
Bank loans and overdrafts (secured) - -
Trade creditors 3,064 11,595
Other taxes and social security 7,896 1,800
Accruals & deferred income 5,074 -
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16,034 13,395
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**15. ** CREDITORS: Amounts falling after one year
2025 2024
£ £
Bank loans and overdrafts (secured) - -
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**16. ** ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
Tangible Other
Fixed Assets
Assets (Liabilities) Total
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds 136,408 101,865 238,273
Restricted funds - - -
Revaluation reserve 230,991 - 230,991
------------ ------------ ------------
367,399 101,865 469,264
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**17. ** REVALUATION RESERVE
Total
£
Balance at 1 October 2024 230,991
Revaluation movement -
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Balance at 30 September 2025 230,991
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12.

BARNSLEY THEATRE TRUST (1998) LIMITED TRADING AND PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

Note 2025 2024
£ £ £ £
Turnover
Ticket sales 1,668 1,385
Pantomime sales 149,103 151,538
Booking fees 27,000 26,304
Bar takings 103,201 99,353
Ice cream income 21,000 19,820
Programme adverts - -
Donations 44,821 29,632
100 club income 5,321 4,620
Theatre rental 130,663 123,140
Sundry income 8,335 -
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491,112 455,792
Cost of sales
Opening stock 1,908 1,048
Bar purchases 34,669 40,124
Ice cream purchases 9,291 10,715
Pantomime expenses 37,111 51,355
Theatre and show expenses 30,431 23,257
Volunteer expenses 800 -
Fees and licenses 3,793 2,788
Closing stock (1,908) (1,908)
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116,095 127,379
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Gross profit 375,017 328,413
Other income
Grant income and other income - -
Bank interest received and gift aid - 8
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- 8
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375,017 328,421
Administration expenses 1 342,846 284,428
Exceptional Item - 27,736
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Net (Loss) Profit 32,171 16,257
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BARNSLEY THEATRE TRUST (1998) LIMITED NOTES TO THE TRADING AND PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

13.

1. ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS

1. ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS
2025 2024
£ £
Wages 175,250 147,664
Rent and rates 3,313 1,579
Light and heat 14,274 19,005
Insurance 4,491 2,365
100 club expenses - 1,400
Advertising 31,833 37,743
Motor and travel expenses 205 148
Repairs and renewals 39,169 5,922
Computer costs 621 1,150
Cleaning 1,424 4,411
Printing and stationery 3,748 3,825
Postage - -
Telephone 1,120 1,037
Legal and professional fees 4,492 -
Accountancy fees 6,900 4,530
Bank card processing charges and machine rental 21,463 12,924
Ticketsolve charges 14,625 14,066
Bank loan interest - 1,173
Sundry expenses 898 742
Depreciation 19,020 24,744
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342,846 284,428
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BARNSLEY THEATRE TRUST (1998) LIMITED

14.

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF BARNSLEY THEATRE TRUST (1998) LIMITED

We report on the accounts of Barnsley Theatre Trust (1998) Limited for the year ended 30 September 2025

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under sections 144 and 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act)) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is our responsibility to:

Basis of independent examiner's report

Our examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently we do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.

Independent examiner's statement

In connection with our examination, no matter has come to our attention:

C W Dix Limited Accountants & Business Advisors

4 Silkwood Court Wakefield WF5 9TP