BECK YOUTH THEATRE (1992) Registered Charity No. 1040178
Annual report of the Trustees for the year to 31 July 2023
The Beck Youth Theatre is governed by the Constitution and is a registered Charity Address: Mr D Sandys, 6 Mount Pleasant Rd, Ealing, London, W5 1SG
Committee / Trustees for the year 2022-23
Chair: Mr D Sandys Secretary: Mrs Marian Lally Treasurer: Ms Helen Hall
Also:- Karen Shaw, Marie Tampin, Dan Tomlin, David Thurley, Samantha Thurley, Louise Young, Louis Shaw, Natalie Young
Trustees: Damian Sandys and Wendy Brackley
Objects
The objects of the Society are to encourage our Youth Groups to participate in all aspects of appreciation and practice of Drama and the Performing Arts. In our Group 1, ages range from 8 to 11years. Group 2, ages range from 11 to 15 years. Group 3, ages range from 15 to 19 years.
Review of Activities
If the last few years were about building back, this year feels like the year of growth. Having had a turbulent few years, it felt wonderful to go into our 35[th] anniversary with our largest company since 1993.
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is a production that we have always dreamed would come to BYT one day. We had talked about it at various points over the years but the rights were never available until a very small window opened up in September. It proved to be a mammoth challenge for us all, but it also felt very fitting to mark our first “normal” year since the pandemic with such a unique production. I was particularly delighted that this year saw the debut of so many new members with us – given the nature of the story, we were able to include another 30 special members as Chitty children. Following the production, we were able to offer them all places to join us on a regular basis, and were delighted that so many took us up on the offer. We hope they will be with us for many years to come.
Our summer term saw performances from Group 1 (The Worst Witch) and Group 2 (Dracula).
At the end of last year, Bishopshalt School, our home since 2000, informed us that they would no longer be able to house us on Sundays, due to staff shortages. Fortunately we were able to relocate just a few blocks away, ensuring minimal disruption to our members. We are very thankful to Swakeleys School for picking up the mantle, and we actually have obtained more space for less money.
Our membership increased significantly which was very helpful for cash flow, and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang was also one of our most successful productions in terms of box office. It
was an expensive set and we are still juggling the difficulties of recent years. Our thanks go to our trustees and committee members for continuing to balance matters.
Our committee has had a wonderful influx of new members, which bodes well for the future.
The year has perhaps been one of stability, a welcome relief after the recent years of turbulence, and we hope to continue building from here.
Chair: Mr .D Sandys
Date: 3rd August 2023
The Beck Youth Theatre
Statement of Income & Expenditure for the year ended 31st July 2023
| 31st July | 31st July | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | ||||
| £ | £ | ||||
| Income | |||||
| Membership Fees | 33,984.00 | 26,437.00 | |||
| Donations & Fundraising | Note 1 | 6,097.33 | 6,168.37 | ||
| Audition Fees | 185.00 | 10.00 | |||
| Profit from T-Shirt Sales (BYT) | (5.78) | 193.80 | |||
| Total Income from Activities | 40,260.55 | 32,809.17 | |||
| Expenses | |||||
| Tutor/Creative fees | (11,895.00) | (12,490.00) | |||
| Premises rental/Costume Store | (9,109.34) | (10,863.87) | |||
| Show - Drowsy | 0.00 | (13,651.45) | |||
| Show - Our House | 0.00 | (22,309.11) | |||
| Show - Chitty | (15,653.75) | 0.00 | |||
| Other Expenses | (526.87) | (277.69) | |||
| Total Expenditure from Activities | (37,184.96) | (59,592.12) | |||
| Net Income/(Expenditure) for the Year | 3,075.59 | (26,782.95) |
The Beck Youth Theatre Balance Sheet as at 31st July 2023
| 31st July | 31st July | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Debtors | |||
| Bank balance | 7,667.99 | 6,343.25 | |
| Prepaid expenses | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| 7,667.99 | 6,343.25 | ||
| Creditors | |||
| Membership fees received in advance | (200.00) | (1,660.00) | |
| Expenses not yet paid | Note 2 | (18,005.03) | (18,745.88) |
| Script Deposits | (1,350.00) | (900.00) | |
| Creditors | (19,555.03) | (21,305.88) | |
| Net Liabilities | (11,887.04) | (14,962.63) | |
| Net financial position | |||
| Earnings/(Losses) b/f | (14,962.63) | 11,820.32 | |
| Profit/(loss) for the year | 3,075.59 | (26,782.95) | |
| Net Worth | (11,887.04) | (14,962.63) |
The Beck Youth Theatre Financial Notes for the year ended 31st July 2023
| 31st July | 31st July | |
|---|---|---|
| Note 1 | 2023 | 2022 |
| £ | £ | |
| Easyfundraising | 283.71 | 217.17 |
| Other Fundraising | 36.00 | 169.33 |
| UUWT | 1,500.00 | 0.00 |
| Quiz | 914.00 | 0.00 |
| Summer Showcase | 2683.79 | 0.00 |
| Tuck/Xmas Party | 679.83 | 0.00 |
| JA Stott | 0.00 | 2,000.00 |
| All Together Now | 0.00 | 3,741.87 |
| T Baxter | 0.00 | 40.00 |
| 6,097.33 | 6,168.37 | |
| 31st July | 31st July | |
| Note 2 | 2023 | 2022 |
| £ | £ | |
| Insurance | 252.00 | 117.00 |
| Creative Fees | 200.00 | 4,030.00 |
| Premises rental/Costume Store | 9,224.20 | 7,945.95 |
| Show - Drowsy | 0.00 | 1,827.33 |
| Show - Our House | 387.57 | 4,825.60 |
| Show - Chitty | 7,941.26 | |
| 18,005.03 | 18,745.88 |
Ali Trimming