BECK YOUTH THEATRE (1992) Registered Charity No. 1040178
Annual report of the Trustees for the year to 31 July 2024
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 2023-24
Chair: Mr D Sandys Secretary: Mrs Marian Lally Treasurer: Ms Helen Hall Vice Chair Alistair McCalla
Also:- Lexie Fox, Karen Shaw, Marie Tampin, David Thurley, Samantha Thurley, Louise 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
Whilst this has been a successful year in many ways, we have definitely continued to feel the after effects of the pandemic; sometimes in surprising ways.
For the first time in many years, we had a lot of difficulty in securing a performing license for a show, due to the glut of postponed performances now taking place, or from new societies that had been born out of the pandemic. We went through several choices of show before finally being granted a license for Betty Blue Eyes.
Artistically, this was a dream for BYT. It felt good to celebrate a relatively “new” British musical, and particularly one that was the perfect vehicle for BYT. We could immediately see its potential – a small town, full of different generations; the ability for everyone to form a distinct character; lots of humour wrapped up with a gigantic heart; and it was good to see our company slowly discover and embrace it.
Commercially, it was a challenge. As a lesser known title, we struggled to sell tickets for this production and so our ticket sales were significantly lower than normal, particularly accented after last year’s high figure. Our audiences who did attend were fantastic, and the show was extremely good; but this has put the pressure on our finances once again.
The Group 1 performance in the year was Five Children and It, whilst Group 2 performed the dual aspect of Tuesday / School Journey to the Centre of the Earth – both at Swakeleys School.
Alistair McCalla joined the committee as Vice Chair to help supplement the work of the Chair, and provide extra support all round. As an ex member of BYT himself, Alistair is a great asset to the group, and he brings with him a wealth of performing experience, as well as many years of working with young people.
Across the year, our membership has remained consistent and our members have really grown in confidence, following the pandemic years. It is lovely to see them support each other as they work, looking out for each other at all times.
We hope to continue to build on this over the next year.
Financially, this is a very tough year – and disappointing to see the evident shortfall at the end of the year. We have plans to tackle this and hope to turn the situation around. Much thanks is due to our trustees and committee for navigating this tricky situation and offering us the support to move through.
Chair: Mr .D Sandys
Date: 2[nd] September 2024
The Beck Youth Theatre Statement of Income & Expenditure for the year ended 31st July 2024
| 31st July 2024 | 31st July 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |||
| Income | ||||
| Membership Fees | 37,366.37 | 33,984.00 | ||
| Donations & Fundraising | Note 1 | 3,154.19 | 6,097.33 | |
| Audition Fees | 22.00 | 185.00 | ||
| DVD sales | 375.00 | 0.00 | ||
| Profit from T-Shirt Sales (BYT) | 9.90 | (5.78) | ||
| Total Income from Activities | 40,927.46 | 40,260.55 | ||
| Expenses | ||||
| Tutor/Creative fees | (18,965.00) | (11,895.00) | ||
| Premises rental/Costume Store | (11,125.97) | (9,109.34) | ||
| Show - MID | (1,100.00) | 0.00 | ||
| Show - BBE | (19,817.24) | 0.00 | ||
| Show - Chitty | 713.50 | (15,653.75) | ||
| Other Expenses | (615.31) | (526.87) | ||
| Total Expenditure from Activities | (50,910.02) | (37,184.96) | ||
| Net Income/(Expenditure) for the Year | (9,982.56) | 3,075.59 | ||
| The Beck Youth Theatre Balance Sheet as at | 31st July 2024 | |||
| 31st July 2024 | 31st July 2023 | |||
| £ | £ | |||
| Debtors | ||||
| Bank balance | 8,021.04 | 7,667.99 | ||
| Prepaid expenses | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| 8,021.04 | 7,667.99 | |||
| Creditors | ||||
| Membership fees received in advance | (2,730.00) | (200.00) | ||
| Expenses not yet paid | Note 2 | (25,810.64) | (18,005.03) | |
| Script Deposits | (1,350.00) | (1,350.00) | ||
| Creditors | (29,890.64) | (19,555.03) | ||
| Net Liabilities | (21,869.60) | (11,887.04) | ||
| Net financial position |
| Earnings/(Losses) b/f | (11,887.04) | (14,962.63) |
|---|---|---|
| Profit/(loss) for the year | (9,982.56) | 3,075.59 |
| Net Worth | (21,869.60) | (11,887.04) |
The Beck Youth Theatre Financial Notes for the year ended 31st July 2024
| Note 1 | 31st July 2024 | 31st July | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | ||
| Easyfundraising | 369.85 | 283.71 | |
| Other Fundraising | 49.10 | 36.00 | |
| UUWT | 1,500.00 | 1,500.00 | |
| Quiz | 0.00 | 914.00 | |
| Summer Showcase | 1235.24 | 2683.79 | |
| Tuck/Xmas Party | 0.00 | 679.83 | |
| 3,154.19 | 6,097.33 | ||
| Note 2 | 31st July 2024 | 31st July | 2023 |
| £ | £ | ||
| Insurance | 451.00 | 252.00 | |
| Creative fees | 1,773.71 | 200.00 | |
| Premises rental/Costume Store | 9,609.20 | 9,224.20 | |
| DVD's | 585.00 | 0.00 | |
| Show - MID | 1,100.00 | 0.00 | |
| Show - BBE | 9,669.07 | 0.00 | |
| Show - Our House | 387.57 | 387.57 | |
| Show - Chitty | 2,235.09 | 7,941.26 | |
| 25,810.64 | 18,005.03 |
Beck Youth TheatlI991) Registered Charity Number 104017 Independent examiner's report to the trustees I report on the accounts of the Beck Youth Theatre119921 for the year ended 31" July 2024. Respecthfe responslbilities of the trustees and examiner The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustee5 consider that an audit 15 not required for this year under section 144121 of the Charities Act 2011 Ithe 2011 Act) and that an independent examinat5on is needed. It Is mv re5ponslbility to: examine the account under section 145 of the 2011 Act,. to follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commisslon under section 14515> Ibl of the 2011 Act; and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basls of independent examlner's report My examination was carried out In accordance wlth the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examlnation Includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented wlth those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disc105ures in the accounts and seeklng explanatlon for you as trustees concernin8 any such matters, The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audlt and consequently no opinion is 8iven a5 to whether the accounts present a "true and fair vlew" and the report Is limited to those matters set out In the statement below. Independent examlner's statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention which l. Glves me reasonable cause to believe that in, any materlal respect. the requirements: To keep accountin8 records in accordance with 5ecYon 130 of the Charities Act; and To prepare account5 whlch accord with the account5ng records and comply with the accountln8 requirements of the Charities Act Have not been met; or 2. To whlch, In my opinlon, attention should be drawn In order to enable a proper understandlng of the accounts to be reached. C)2 Graeme Savage Ioair¥É Esg1 IQQ