Registered number.. 02970635 Charity number.. 1041549 AThIC THEATRE COMPANY (LONDON) UMITED (A company limited by guarantee) TRUSTEES. REPORT AND uNAUDED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2021
AThIC THEATRE COMPANY ILONDONI LIMITED IA company limitd by guaranleel CONTENTS PAGE Reference and Administrative Details Report of the Trustees Independent Examinerfs Report Sialement of Financial Activities 4-21 22 23 Balonce Sheet 24 Notes to the Finoncial Statements 25-39 Po9e | 2
AThIC THEATRE COMPANY ILONDONI LIMITED IA company limitd by guaranleel Reference and Administrative Details FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2021 Trustees Nicci Allt Paul Adrian Baynlon Robin Belfield lappoinled 15 Seplember 20201 Angela Jane Caldara, Treasurer Abigail Graham Jenny Lee Conrad Murray (resigned 14 August 20211 Peter Shore, Chair Company registered number 02970635 Charity registered number 1041549 Registsred office Milcham Library 157 London Rood London CR4 2YR General Manager Victoria Hibbs Artistic Director Jonathan Humphreys Accountants Creative Juice 3.24 Chester House Kenninglon Park Business Cenlre 1-3 Brixton Road London SW9 6DE Bankers CAF Bank 25 Kings Hill Avenue Wesl Malling Kenl ME19 4TA Po9e | 3
AThIC THEATRE COMPANY ILONDONI LIMITED IA company limitd by guaranleel Report of the Trustees FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2021 The Truslees present their annual report logeiher with Ihe financial statements of the Charity for the period l April 2020 to 28 February 2021, having converled lo a Charitable Incorporated Organisalion on I March 2021 . The Trustees confirm that the Annual Report and financial statements of the company comply with the current statutory requirements, the requirements OF the company's governing document and the provisions of the Sialement of Recommended Practice ISORPI, opplicable to charities preparing their occounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 leffecFive l January 20151 as amended by Update Bulletin I lefFective l January 20151. Since the Charity qualifies as small under seclion 383, the strategic report required of medium and large companies under The Componies Act 2006 (Strategic Report and Director's Report) Regulations 2013 is not r4vired. The company also operales under Ihe names "Attic. and 'Attic Thealre Companf . ReFerences to eiiher of these names in the body of this document should be ken as references to AIFIC Theatre Company (London) Limited. Mission Statement: Our mission is lo make excellent live theatre and cUlra1 exwiences accessible to all, particularly those experiencing disadvantage, in Merk)n and across the UK. We regard these os Iwin slrands of Attic's mission and of equal prominence. Vision for the company at the end OF this plan: To grow Ihe audience for all our work and our locol partnerships, delivering increased arts engagement in our local area. Our report is presented under the following key areas: Chair's Report Purposes and Activities Achievement and Performance Financial Policies Struchjre ond Governance Members, Liability Po9e | 4
AThIC THEATRE COMPANY ILONDONI LIMITED IA company limitd by guaranleel Chairfs Report There is a detailed svmmory below Isee Achievemenls and Performancel of the many successful activities that took place during the yeor. This is a truly remarkable record, particularly bearing in mind the very small staff group that comprises the Attic Thealre Company and the blighi OF the pandemic that impac so severely on all aspects of our lives and not least on creative arls octivilies. The Trustees recognize the combination OF hard work, commitment and ingenuity amongst the staFF that enabled such an impressive orray of work lo continue. We are truly grateKI for the contributions they made to Attic's continuing success. Because Attic does not have its own theatre or arts centre building, we were not able to take advantage of the full range government grants that were made available lo theatre comwnies lo help them keep afloat during the pandemic. Nevertheless, as can be seen in delail below, through tremendous staff efforts we were able to secure sufficient hJnding to keep our community activities going by switching to on-line provision and lo keep Attic in a position of financial stability. Becouse we were able to continue to operate in this way, we did not need lo place any staff on furlough. However, this has been Far from o normal year. We were unable to pul on any live theatre productions, as hos been such an important feabjre of Attic's work over the years. Al the lime of writing, we are oplimislic that we will be able lo return lo live productions in 2021 /2 and, as delailed below, Ihere are several exciting projects in development. Dvring the year, we welcomed Robin BelField lo our trustee board. Robin has vost experience as a theatre director, writer and educator and will enhance the skills and insights of our board. I would like to record my thanks lo all Attic's board members For their continued support lo Attic in this diFficult time. Peter Shore, Chair Po9e | 5
AThIC THEATRE COMPANY ILONDONI LIMITED IA company limitd by guaranleel Purposes and Activities Attic produces theatre productions, workshops for community participants and creative events. All our work is underpinned by the aim OF making the experience of theatre and the opportunity of expressing yourself through creativity ond perforniance available to everyone. In a usual year our productions tour lo both traditional and non-lradilional theatre spaces in both our local orea ond hJrther afield, to reach as diverse an audience as possible and make our work occessible lo all. In the year 2020 - 2021 almost oll OF our activities have been pivo lo online delivery. Our community workshops are cenlred on our local area and focus on groups: disadvantaged young people, including young rehJgees, and older people who may be al risk of becoming vulnerable and isolated from the community 0$ they age. The same core creative team works in both areas alongside experienc workshop leaders, maintaining the company's reputation and high slandard of work in both fields. All our work is oFFered either free OF chorge or at a subsidised rate al point of delivery and is open b UK residents irrespeclive of income, roce, gender, ability, sexual orientation or political or religious belief. AIFIC Posilively promotes and encourages social inclusion and strives to connect with and foster a wide range of communities through ils produclions, workshops and creative evenls. Attic is mindhJl that our aclivilies are subjecl lo personal toste and may occasionally ond inadverlenily cause offence. We take the views of our avdiences, participants and beneficiaries very seriously and have a comprehensive sel of policies and company procedures in place, including a Diversity policy, Equal Opportunities policy, Child Proteclion policy and Adults al Risk policy. All staff are made hmilr wilh these policies, adherence lo which is a condition of employment or engogemenl. Feed&]ck from beneficiaries is collated on a regular basis, onalysed formally and Presen for review to the board of trustees ond our funders. Achievements and Perforniance 2020-2021 has been an Unprecedented year which has had a huge impact on our octivities with the restrictions imposed by the Coronavirus wndemic. The announcement of the first lockdown in March 2020 resulted in the immediate cancellation of all live delivery of our activities and o move out of the office lo remote working for Ihe team. Following a brieF pause to assess viability, we were forced to move the majority of our aclivities online and began fundraising for emergency support lo recoup some of the lost income and ensure we could continue provision of our community programme. Our live theatre programme has been on hold for the hJll year. We implemented a series of protocols to ensure Ihe safety of staff, provided PPE revised all risk ossessments. However, despite this, demand for our work has grown and we increased our output of participatory workshops oclivities by 40% From 182 workshops to 2511. Over 2021>2021 we engaged a total of 26 ortisls, praclilioners and sknff, worked collaboratively with 4 new partners ond delivered l 00% of our work within our local area. Po9e | 6
AThIC THEATRE COMPANY ILONDONI LIMITED IA company limitd by guaranleel 40 PerFormances14 OF which were community perfomancesl 182 workshop sessions 435 workshop beneficiaries 2141 audience members120% increase on last yearl 4733 attendances ot oll activities This includes: 47% eldedy users 33% young users 8% identifying as disabled users 51 % BAMER users Please see our website which details our key statishcal achievements for the year. hm 3DxzoO
nonnal A neay commissioned short poetry film with pod local Black poel Jeremiah 'SugarJ' Brown to inspire hope and resilience in these challenging times, distributed online, with Merlon Libraries, and walched over 3500 times online. The poem 'normal' can watched here atticthealrecom .com whatson normal °This is amazing.l Thankyou. Such a beautihl poem... I'm using it For an exercise in unseen poety for my GCSE students Teacher Script development and PproduCtion planning of o newly commissioned play 'AII Roads, by Roy Williams OBE. We plan to produce the project with a number of partners locally and across London including Theatre Peckham and Tramshed in Woolwich. Development and hJndraising for a new co-production with sloryleller James Rodand of his new play 'knrning to Fl/ before a preview tour later in 2021. Development of a commission for an original play written by award winning wriler Barney Norris, cenlred orovnd gardening and allotments. Responding lo the growing interest as a result of lockdown, the production explores our relationship to the land, what we grow and why. Development of a commission with director/iheatremoker Sophie Austin to develop a new play for children ond adulis which examines oclivism and inleTrgenerational conflict. Outcomes: Increased parlnerships & collaboralions.. We built relationships with 4 artists, formed 4 new developmenl partnerships for 'Leorning lo Fly, and 3 new touring partnerships for our upcoming tour of 'AII Roads,. Increased arts engagement: 'normal' was viewed over 3.5k times online ond used in education settings locally and internationally Increased arts provision: In addition to the relSe of a digital artwork we planned a series of l O previews in our Ictal orea and across the UK OF a new storytelling show, both increasing Ictal arts provision. Increased profile: We increased our digital profile through a new digital commission and partnerships with notable individual artists for future projects. Po9e | 7
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Going for a Song - Singing workshops for the over 55s lo support mental and physical wellEeing, reduce isolation and increase creativity. 44 sessions lonlinel 53 participants 851 attendances 99% elderly, 17% i&ntifying as disabled, 18% Ethnically diverse We paused sessions al the start of lockdown and moved online from May 2020, initially free of charge,. later moving lo donation based and finally a subsidised subscription mcdel. Attendance began al around 75% of usual figures. Some existing members were Urble to join through lack of digital occess or acumen. However, for some, the digital offer has allowed them to participate where previously mobility issues or where health concerns Ipain/illnessI may prevent them from attending at the specified time. Inevitably the xial and cohesive impact of Ihe sessions was negatively aFFecled as choral singing is not possible and the xial interaction was limited but we did gain new members from outside the area and over the year o hJrther 23 people joined. As the weather improved ond people became occlimatised to the new restriclions numbers dropped off and we ended the year with around 50% of our usual uptake. However, those who have attended have been very vcKal aboui how sessions have supported them through Covid. Feedback: °A regular actAvity [whichJ has really helpa me refain a 5en5e of nom7ali °It provides a form of contact with a regular Ire of -normal life. and familiar faces, and vehicle for expre55ing oneself creativel °It's lifted our spirits up...l enjoy the interacfvon with everyone as I live alone." °It gave me someAJin9 to look £0rd to" I live on my own, so It's important for me to sing with this group °The 5es5ions have not only be very uplifting but so enjoyable. So good for A]e Spirit." °Having virtually i501ated for a year they have a150 provida me with strucre in my seemingly never- ending week5." °The fact we can all connect and see each other on zoom, even in lockdown help5 8normov51y". Outcomes: Covid-19 impact. I CX)% reported sessions had helw4 them cope with the challenges OF lockdown Po9e | 8
AThIC THEATRE COMPANY ILONDONI LIMITED IA company limitd by guaranleel Increased wellbeing, mental health and happiness. Singing releases endorphins which improve mood I'feelsood, endorphins and 'stress busting, OxY1n51. Feedback reported sessions lifted spirits. Reduced isolation and improved community cohesion. The core of regular allend$ evidenced the benefils of the regular octivity, especially for those who had litAe interaction. A group classed as 'high risk, of contracting Covid, many isolated for an extended period of lime, lost friends and relatives and found the support OF the online community invaluable. Improved skills and cognitive retention. Whilsl vnable to work with harmonies the group were given technical skills alongside breath and lung control exercises and were challenged to sing without lyrics, stretching the memory. Warm up exercises al boosted kcus and musicality. Improved physical health and energy - Improved immune system through increased ontibodies, known 0$ Immunoglobulin A. Singing also provides a cardiovascular workout and is beneficiol to lung capacity. This proved a polenlially usehJl benefit for moinlaining lung function as a combatanl lo Covid's eFFecls.
Open Dance workshops - Movement and dance workshops for older people to support mental and physical wellbeing, reduce isolalion and increase creativity. 41 sessions lonlinel 49 porlicipants I 00% elderly, 27% identifying as disabled, 30% Ethnically diverse Sessions paused from March whilst we ascertained the viability of moving online. Our existing facilitalor felt unable lo conlinue online. We re-recruited and began sessions on Zoom in July. The new Facilitator broughi a fresh energy to the group and sessions are now a lot more physically demanding. This has changed the dynamic and also the core porlicipanls. The online sessions have allowed us lo increase our numbers. Whilst we sadly lost engagement with a number of existing participants due to a lack of lechnology/ initial interest in online sessions, we were able to engage a number of new participants from Merton & beyond. Weekly sessions have been key lo ensuring participants stay active ond mobile throughoul a period where lockdowns have have prevented them from getting out to exercise regularly or socialise. Participonts have reported that weekly sessions have helped them cope with caring responsibilities, managing existing health conditions, experiences of bereovement, and combatting the negative effects of isolation as well as supporting their physical ability with increased lor mointainedl flexibility and slamino. 80% reported that the sessions helped them cope wilh the challenges of social isolation. l 00% reported that the sessions lifted their mood, kept them active and tought them new dance skills. Feedback: °It gives me resplte from the double whammy of dealing with isolation a5 well as the strains of caring for an elderly parent with demenfia. °Lovely to take part with a great group of friends and have a chat." °Bring5 Out ihe 25 yrs old in Us" Po9e | 9
AThIC THEATRE COMPANY ILONDONI LIMITED IA company limitd by guaranleel °Great, well taught and inspiring" "A h&IthY dose of fresh spirit and energy." One participant provida a tesfimonial which can be read here. drive. le.com file i FZLL VNOCX VD6aZs2 1 dnMeBnwJU view?us sharin Outcomes: Improved physical health and energy. Physical activity helps with flexibility, strength, stamina, movement and balance. Increased wellbeing, mental health and happiness. Physical aclivity boosts mental wellness. Reduced isolation and improved community cohesion. Regularity of sessions and Familiarity of attendees hos considerably supported participants lo feel less isolated through lockdown. It has allowed contact and check in with friends and has Imbu a sense of norniality. Improved skills and c(¥nilive relenlion. Movement and mvsicality improves lucidity and cognitive retention. Variety of dance genres improves experience and knowledge of new dance techniques and styles. Participonts are given chorecgraphy and dance moves lo improve their hnIque and widen their knowledge OF dance styles.
Dementia Dance workshops -movement and dance workshops for older wple suffering with dementia ond their carers to support mental and physical wellbeing, reduce isolalion and increase creativity. 38 sessions IYouTube) 57 participants I 00% elderly, 75% identifying as disabled, 55% Ethnically diverse Sessions for the Merton Dementia Hub in Milcham immediately ceased ot lockdown and have remained We felt the best way to sUPPOrt users would be lo pr*record sessions and upload them onlo YouTube so participants could view them al any lime and could rdurn repeatedly lo any session they particularly enjoyed. Providing sessions in this format can 0150 provide respite lo carers which has become increasingly scarce during lockdown. This kind of aclivity has really benefited those suffering with Demenlia ond their families as il is an activity that they can do logether, and the music and movement provides joy, connection and ¢xcasionally a lucidity for some. unfortunalY, some parlicipanls cognitive and physical abilities deteriorated significantly overthe summer, presumably due to the isolalion and lack of stimulation Ihe pandemic has engendered. This evidences the value of the sessions however for those with early to middle slage dementia in preventing further decline. 95% of porticipants reported the sessions helped them to feel fil and active, improved iheir mood, lifted their spirits, improved their confidence and reduced their isolation. FbaCk. Po9e | 10
AThIC THEATRE COMPANY ILONDONI LIMITED IA company limitd by guaranleel °Clients have said they are really enjoying Aje exercises and are very grateRJl to Annie for putting AJe5e vide05 together and they really mis5 the Face to face cla55e5. Big fhum65 UP- °They look hrward to your different themes every week.. °The pace is perfed a5 well on allyour videos." Dementia Hub staff member °Me and my 515ter kjke part togeiher, we really enjoy he videos and we feel fit.. °Sometimes I feel really Stres5 but once I watch the video I feel better and feel like watching them again and again." °Mum fee15 50 much better afier the films. .1 feel more confident, so I can join other zoom se5sion5" °We both suffer from ache5 and pains, by taking part our muscle5 have felt more relaxed." Outcomes: Increased wellbeing, mental health and happiness. Physical aclivity boosts mental wellness. Improved physical health and energy. Physical activity helps wilh flexibility, strength, stomina, movement ond bolance. Reduced isolation and improved community cohesion. Sessions support connection befvn carers and sufFerer and provide respite. Regularity of sessions and familiarity OF the tutor and format has supported the parlicipanls and has imbued a sense OF normality, along with a familiarity of music and movement styes. Knowing that their friends are also enjoying Ihe sessions helps to maintain a connection albeit indirectly. Improved skills ond cognihve retention. Movement and mvsicality improves lucidity and cognitive retention. Variety of dance genres improves experience and knowledge of new dance techniques and styles. Sessions & choreography ore themed around key events in the calendar or memorable music from participants, youth to provide cognitive- 0$ well as physical - engagement.
Clorion Housing - Chonce Encounters - o toolkit produced in consuliotion with residents to increase engagement of older Clorion residents 18 sessions lonlinel 7 wrticinIS I 00% elderly, 57% identifying as D/disabled, 29% Ethnically diverse l O toolki15 produced We successhJlly secured a lender from Clarion Housing Association to develop an engagement l¢)olkil which can be rolled out lo their residences across the county. The aim was to design and create a resource which can be used by differenl communities as a woy of facililating moments of connection and interaction lor Po9e | 11
AThIC THEATRE COMPANY ILONDONI LIMITED IA company limitd by guaranleel chance encounlersl between local wple, with a view to supporting them lo engage in wider community octivities. Unforhjnately, this project was heavily impacted by Covid with a significandy smaller nvmber of contributors than anticipated and the inability to meet in person and so it was adapted and reslruclured. However, the results have been well received and the outcomes mel, resulting in a loolkil which responds not only to the original brief bul olso to chonges in social behaviour and priorities we have seen os a direct resuli of the pandemic. A blog post provides more informolion on the projecl and con be read here atticthealrecom an .com blo Participants valued the ownership and agency they had within the project and were boosted by the sense of achievement and Ihat they were supporting a wider, national inilialive. Feedback: .On January came and Chri51ma5 wa5 all out of the way, [restrAclions imposed because of Covid] it just become enjoyable. So now i think that we've created something that'5 really good." °What I'm looking hrward to now 15 acttually meeting up with people and to be able to Use the dial [part of the loolkitj and everything. °Knowing thatyour ideas are going to be listened io and not laughed at or... belittled." °I'm kind of thinking that it's not ours. It's everybody's. .people don't need to think it just belongs b the three of us, it's for everybody." Outcomes: Reduced isolation and improved community cohesion. Feedback reported that the aclivity increosed the social interaction between residents and began to build new friendships. Increased wellbeing, menknl health and hoppines& Social aclivity boosts mental wellness, as d$ sharing on activity with oihers. Improved skills and dPirmalion OF capabilities. Working towards a common goal requires soft skills such as teamwork, lolerance and diplomacy. Considering the impact in a wider context exercises the brain and extends participants, outlook. Participants gained knowledge of creolive skills and tasks and were oble to design and shape these. Working together in new, digital & remote circumstances evidenced to participanls their resilience and capacity to achieve al a time when they feli restricted and limit&4.
AVANTI Mental Wellbeing - crealive aclivities lo boost positive mental health and welllxing 6 sessions lonline} 12 participants 58% elderly, 92% identifying os D/disabled, 18% Ethnically diverse We were asked to provide o series of creative workshops lo improve Ihe welllxing and mental health of adults in and around Pollards Hill and East Milcham. Using singing and drama these workshops aimed to Po9e | 12
AThIC THEATRE COMPANY ILONDONI LIMITED IA company limitd by guaranleel increase confidence, offer a space for creative expression and support good mental health. These were delivered online. Feedback: °Ai the end a lady said thal She feli so happy now that she's sung outl Pollards Hill al the time was al the centre of a viral mutation oureak 50 they definitely needa spirits lifting and there were many nod5 and big Smiles in assent which I look b be very p05ihve." Workshop focilitalor Outcomes: Reduced isolation and improved community cohesion. The sessions provided an opportunity lo reconnect with those who had been isoloted during the pandemic Increased wellbeing, menknl health and happiness. Social and creative activity reduces anxiety and depression, boosts mental wellness, as d$ sharing an activity with oihers. The ability to shore Ihe grief of losing a group member also was beneficial lo mental welllxing. Improved creativity, skills and menknl stimulation. Participants were able to exercise and explore their creativity and stimulate their imaginations which leads to improved motivalion and Focus. Work with Young people
Mony Voices Drama Workshops - Si Mark's Academy, Mitcham - workshops to support the integralion ond communication skills of young EAL, refugees, asylum seekers and unaccompanied minors 22 sessions 65 participants 95% Ethnically diverse Dve lo |¢xkdown, the summer term was cancelled but we returned to face lo face sessions in September. Lockdown 2 meant we were unoble to enter school so inslead we delivered 9 films that could be used by the school for all students who were onsite, returning to live delivery in late March. 11 has been evident thal some of the young people were signiFicanily impacted by the isolotion of the pandemic. ShJdenYs confidence and language abilities had declined and mental healih concerns were evident in a few members of the group. The element OF hJn within the sessions was therefore paramount in getting people lo come out of their shell and start engaging, interacting and communicating again. The number OF shjdenls in the sessions increased over the year and we split the groups in to two to better deol with the varying levels of language obility. We also extended the sessions, duration with addilional hJnding as Ihe necessary precautions around Covid safety meant our actual delivery lime was reduced. Feedback: °It was clear that the in-per50n 5e55ions were having a clear impact on the Sdent'S wellbeing. They would come into Ihe Monday morning 5e55ions tired and negative. Their check-in5 at the beginning of the se55ion5 reflected this and were generally low. However they 500n enjoyed themselves and their check-outs were significantly higher. There was a visible improvement in their mood and attAdes. We also found that some of the quieter skndenls were more vocal about how much they enjoyed drama and looked forward to it every week which wa5 lovely to hear." (Facilitalorl Po9e | 13
AThIC THEATRE COMPANY ILONDONI LIMITED IA company limitd by guaranleel Outcomes: Increased knowledge of the English language. sdents learn English in an infomial setting. The topics covered focvs on their immediale environmenl and give them a vocabulary which ollows them to interact with their peers. Increased sociability. The sessions build friendships and trust within the group, allowing the porlicipanls to moke friends outside of their l>]ckground ond CUlre. Improved skills. The participants learn theatre skills and life skills,. how lo express themselves, communicate their ideas. They learn teamwork, leadership and lo listen. Improved conPidence and self-esleem. By learning through play they begin lo trust in their peers and environment and Ihey hold a pride in the work they achieve. The Jack Petchey Award scheme further reinforces this. Improved behaviour motivation and academic achievement. The work builds on their ottitude lo life, gives Ihem aspirations and encourages a toleront and diverse community.
Many Voices Drama workshops ai CARAS Community Action For Rehjgee and Asylum Seekers, Tooling workshops lo build independence, employability and language skills in rehJgee & asylum-seeking women 8 sessions lonline} 12 participants I 00% Ethnically diverse, l 00% female, 31 % identifying as D/disobled Dve to Ihe closure of CARAS for the majority of 2020 we wstponed the sessions until Spring 2021 , al which point we were able to relaunch online. er that lime we have sn participants experience hostile treatment from immigration setvices, removed overnight to other parts of the counlry, forced to quarontine in hotels & provided with low nutrition food like crisps or noodles, leaving them starving for days. Some members did not have dig ital access and with a relatively low level of English speakers it was anticipated that the online sessions would be challenging. However, the sessions have felt very meaninghJl and a real space of friendship, loughier, support and respect, particularly to half of the group who have newly arrived in the UK. Our partners at CARAS halve reported that the majority OF referrals they have had this term have been through drama which is testament lo the space drama ofFers them to talk and connect. Feedback.. .1 laughed a lot. °I'm never bored in drama. °thank you everyone - I feel much better than I did before now I have seen you all" "There ha5 been endless laughing and clowning around whi15t we have played games and made mistakes. I wanted the women to be comfortable in making mistakes so deliberately selected games which we would Po9e | 14
AThIC THEATRE COMPANY ILONDONI LIMITED IA company limitd by guaranleel allget wrongl They are now applying thi5 to their speaking and do not seem a5 self consCIOU5 about making grammatical mistakes and now frly offer answers to questions without me having lo goad them into it. In the latter half of the tem7 1 concenlrated on emotions. I gave them 16 new word5 to expre55 themselves which showed varying degrees of how happy, sad, angry or scared Someone might feel and we applied thi5 to characters, Script and game5. 1 wa5 delighied lo find in the final se55ion thai Rhe women had stsrted lo inject fhese words inlo their everyday vocabulary and were using them to express how they felt in the check in/oul e.g. .1 feel £beet&Lbday because il S Sunny but I'll &1 a bil knwhen my chIldn a on hollday next week". °I'll be when I get to go on holiday to Pakistan after corona" Facililator Outcomes: Increased knowledge of the English language. Porticipanls learn English in an informal setting. The topics covered f¢xus on their immediate environment and give them o vocabulary which allows them lo interacl with Iheir peers. Improved skills. The participants leorn theatre skills and life skills,. how to express themselves, communicate their ideas. They leam how to deal with simple social interaction, buying a coffee etc. Increased KKiability. The sessions build friendships and trvst within the group, allowing the participants to moke friends oulside of their l>]ckground ond CUlre. Improved confidence and self-esleem. Through shared endeavour they begin to trust in their peers and environment, building teamwork and Ihey hold a pride in the work they ochieve. They gain confidence lo integrate themselves into the UK and begin to become Familiar with British culture. The work builds on their ottitude lo life, gives them aspirations and encourages a tolerant and diverse community.
Leap.1 Drama Workshops - Holidoy workshops to l)oost Confiden and prepore yovng people for the move to secondary/back lo education 12 sessions lonlinel 33 participants 67% Ethnically diverse , 16% identifying as D/disabled/SEN The sessions were initially planned for camps, running over a fv-week period but due to issues around digital access and digital Fatigue, plus good weather, vptake was low. As a result, we decided to run one comp ond delay the subsequent workshops until laler in the year. Developing the programme knrther we chose to work in tandem with local organisotions who hod young people with more complex needs and hod suffered exceptionally from the constraints of lockdowns, such as Merlon Young Carers and users of Jigsaw4U who support young people who have experienced bereavement, school exclusion and domestic obuse. The online sessions were well received and the film which can be seen here is testamenl lo our ability to move lo an online mcdel successfully. Feedback: The young participants were asked What did you miss during lockdown that you won't take For gran nowe _ ond onswered: School, friend5, family, homework, clothes shopping Po9e | 15
AThIC THEATRE COMPANY ILONDONI LIMITED IA company limitd by guaranleel If you were Prime Minister for the day whal rules or changes would you makee And answered.. no one will be homeless, rent free hov5ing hr poor people, equality, global warming, everyone will obey me, people will be kind to each other °rhe volunteer from Jigsaw4U said after session that She really enjofv the range of activities that we delivered and She kli that there was o space for ihe participants h) be vulnerable and fhis wa5 very well held. She noted Xxx's vulnerability in 5e55ion and said that she cleady felt '5afe' to be herself and was able to receive fhe 5UPPOrt she needed" Facilitator I IX)% of parents rated the summer camp as 'ExcellenY I lJ)% of wrents felt their child was more confident after alFending I lJ)% OF parents feli thal 'Leap Onlinel, provided their children wiih: crealive opportunilies,. the opportvnity to have hJn & be playFul,. & the opporhJnity to express themselves Outcomes: Improved understanding, empathy and tolerance- through experiencing hardship and change direcdy and indirecily Increased peer group- meeting and making friends with people from other schools Improved sociability and social skills- opportunities to chal and play, building intersocial skills, providing frustrated and confined siblings and families with constructive tasks and positive aclivities lo do together Improved emotional wellbeing and maturity - creative and mental slimulation bwsting and supporting positive mental health Improved arts skills - learning improvisation, devising and presentation and filmmaking Improved confidence and selFesleem - learning lo work as a team and be creative in their approach. The perFormance/film at the end OF the week provides o sense of achievement and worth.
Young Carer's Story111n9 workshops - workshops lo provide respile lo young carers, forge friendships ond boost positive mental health 14 sessions lonlinel 19 participants 51 % Ethnically diverse We were approached by Merton Young Carers in summer lo deliver a series of slorytelling and Creative Writing sessions for their members aged 9-14. Running For 6 sessions we worked on the subject of 'Iransilion'. This culminated in participants creating a poem around the subject of Irans11ion. The brilliant poems explored issues as varied and compelling as the Pandemic, the environment and recycling, gender inequality, ond the rehJgee crisis and iys roots in conflict. Po9e | 16
AThIC THEATRE COMPANY ILONDONI LIMITED IA company limitd by guaranleel Although only a small grovp of participants, they gained huge value from Ihe project as they were able to have more lolking lime and started to build up a relationship with others in the group. One session led to o lovely moment belween Iwo participants talking about how they used slorylelling lo manage their anxiety ond they spoke with maturity about misogyny and feelings of exclusion. The Autumn series culminoled in a film h oulu.be cs CSYYOFCI Participants rated the sessions 9/10, wilh the majority reporting that they gol to have fund and were pleased Fo talk to others who understand what il's like to be a young carer. Feedback: 'Thegroup re5pondKlparticulaAy well to creative writing and it wa5 veryea5e to do overzoom. If anhing, il may have been even better A)an in real lik a5 fhey have their own quiet space to write in. It's a150 more flexible for young carers who can 5trvggle attending sessions outside of the home, due lo care respon5ibilitie5 and tran5POrtation issues... Itmighi even be a Format they want to keep goin9 forward when things go back ts nom7al." Workshop leader Outcomes: Improved understanding, empathy and tolerance- through listening to others, work and presenling their own Increased peer group- through meeting and making friends with people kom other schools/circumstances Improved labilIty and social skills Improved emotional wellbeing ond maturity Improved skills. The group learned aboul creative writing, character, devising, stoNelling ond poehy Improved confidence and selFesleem. They learn lo work as a team and be creative in their approach.
Creative Arts Group - sessions to support young people experiencing adverse childhood experiences ond/or environments 33 sessions lonlinel 25 participants 49% Ethnically diverse We delivered online workshops between May- Augusl and again from September to December 2020 and January lo March 2021 to two different cohorts of young people with a core group of 8 young people ottending in both cases. These sessions have been really usehJl for young people where they have been oway from school and friends. As sessions and lock down continued, it l)ecame apporent that participants were struggling to focus on more long-term creative projects and benefited most from the respite of silly games and messing aboul with friends who they were separated from. This really helped lo lift their spirits ond feel as if they have someone to talk 10. Po9e | 17
AThIC THEATRE COMPANY ILONDONI LIMITED IA company limitd by guaranleel Online delivery has also allowed some of the shyer members OF Ihe group (many with additional pastoral nasl with the space and confidence to speak out and get hJlly involved in the sessions, so those who might normally avoid speaking out have become used lo speaking up more. Therekre, whilst we mighi not have gol the same numbers OF people atFending because of Coronavirus, those who have taken port have rea huge benefits from the more individual and knilored support that we can provide. Faback °Just wantsd to Say a big thank you for teaching u5 on zoom, I know I haven't been there every week and I know I'm not a fan of drama however I have loved 5eein9 you most Salurdays iff5 Sort of become a routinel- Parlicipanl °You have been amazing. Thank you for keeping them busy and putting up with them for the last few weeks11- Parent Outcomes: Improved preparation for and knowledge of teenage and young adult life. Increased peer group- through meeting and making friends with people from other schools, cultures and backgrounds. Improved sociability and social skills. Improved emotional wellbeing Resilience and mabjrity. Improved skills. The group leamed abovt improvisation, devising and crealive writing. Improved confidence and self*sleem. They are given a safe space to explore their identity and reflecl on their attitudes and aspiration. They leorn to work as a Feam, trusl in others and be creative in their opprwch. Financial Review Core funding awards We continued lo receive financial support from the London Borough of Merton with a core revenue granl which contributes to the costs of our overheads and our permanent, part time $ff, and which slobilises our infrastructure, allowing us lo confidently seek hJnds from other sources to support the delivery and planning of our work. Trusts and Foundalions We carried forward a level of restricted funds for projects from the previous year, namely Sport England, The Arts Society ond Merlon Giving, and prior lo the pandemic secured hJrther project hjnding from the Wimbledon Foundation Get Sel, Get Active hjnd for the Dance workshops, Jack Petchey Leader award for o pilot series of Many Voices at Rutlish school and LB Wandsworth for Many Voices at CARAS. Wiihout exception these Knders agreed b our request lo postpone the projecls until we were able to resume or Po9e | 18
AThIC THEATRE COMPANY ILONDONI LIMITED IA company limitd by guaranleel formulate a new way of delivering our seice$ within the granl temis. We alK) secured Emergency Coronavirus hjnding support through the Arts Council Covid Response Fund, Merton Giving phase I , Tesco Community Giving and the London Community Response Fund waves 2 and 5. This allowed us the financial security lo ensure Ihe slaff team remained in post and we had the capacity and resources to reshape how we delivered our work. These awards allowed vs to meet our annual targets and secure boih the aclivities ond the continuation of the new role of Creative Engagement Producer which hod previously been piloted in 2019 and Knded from company reserves. Private income Understandably, our regular corporate sponsor was forced to reduce Iheir annual contribution but still provided a level of sponsorship and we received an increase in private, low level donations from our supporters, which was consislenily maintained over the r and helped lo support the ongoing costs. Earn income We gained some income from commissioned work including Avanti Mental Wellbeing CIC For a series of both drama and music workshops for adult members and from Clarion Fulvres, part of Clarion Housing who commissioned an engagemenl toolkit for the older residents nationwide. Forward financial planning The hJnding landscape has changed significantly over the last 18 months and we face a considerable increase in competition for funds with Fewer streams available. Many large hJnding schemes remain on hold or are revising their priorities lo support those impacted the most by the pandemic and we are actively pursuing other avenues to generote income such as commissioning our services lo other organisations and partnership working. We are in a fortunate position 0$ much of our existing work is with vulnerable and isolated residents of the borough who hove faced even more challenging circumslances over the pandemic, therefore demand for our activities has increased bul our knnding largels have increased in line and whilst responding lo this increased demand our capacity is stretched. With the majority of successful awards coming from smaller, local hjnding avenues our fundraising oclivity is ongoin9. Reser5 Policy Attic Theatre Company requires a level of free resems to safeguord Ihe organisalion, protect options for Fulure developmenl and to achieve the following.. the option to develop new services or expond current services in line with the changing needs of the commvnity to ensure that delays in the receipt of expect income do nol interrupt seNices or cause serious financial difFiculty for the charity to provide the obility to survive Unexpect setbacks and problems arising from internal or external causes. In June 2020 we increased our free reserves lo a minimum of £20,000, to take into account inflation over the past few years and designated the free reserves over and above this to our New Projects Fund which Po9e | 19
AThIC THEATRE COMPANY ILONDONI LIMITED IA company limitd by guaranleel provides seed money for new developments in both ovr community OU1Ch and live performance programme. Toknl income for 2022027 was £82,781 made up of hJnding awards from the LB Merton revenue grant, trus15 and foundations, donations and sponsorship, commissions and community subscriptions lo our regular activities. Structure and Governance Attic Theatre Company (London) Limited was incorporated as a company limited by guarantee on 22 September 1994 and is governed by ils memorandum and articles of association. Chariknble status was granted on 28 October 1994. We moved to a Charitable IncorFX)rated Organisation on l &t March 2021 . The charilable object for which the company wos established is lo "advonce education for the public benefit through the promotion of the arts with particular, but nol exclusive, reference to the dramatic arts" The hove been no changes in the objectives since the last annual report. The charity is managed by a board of between three and eight trustees who meet quarterly and whose powers and responsibilities are defined in the governing document. The trustees 0150 decide on the general strategy and policies lo be adopted in the pursuance of the objectives of the charity. The trustees are 0150 directors under company law ond, as shown on page 3. The Board is currendy seven strong. The truslees ore provided 'th a job description and code of condud as well as a series of company policies and procedures as part of their training and induction ond are informed of training courses and development opportunilies throughout their tenure. None of the trustees received remuneration or any other Eenefit from their work with the company, in their capacity as trustees. Any connection behveen a trustee or senior manager of the company or wilh any employed artist or production company is disclosed lo Ihe full board of Irustees. In shaping our objectives for the year and planning our activities, the trustees have considered the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit, including the guidance on public benefit and fee charging. The charity relies on grants and other income from fees and charges to cover its operating costs. The trustees have carried oul Iheir duty to identify and review the risks lo which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error. The trustees have assessed the risk to which the charity is exposed, in wrlicular those related to the operations ond finances of the charity and are satisfied that systems and procedures are in place to miligate our exposure to the major risks. A comprehensive set of policies and procedures are in place and reviewed regularly by the Irustees. Staffing Attic operates on a daily, port time bosis under the 0rt1Stic direction of Jonathan Humphreys and the general management of Victorio Hibbs. The Creative Engagement Producer is on a renewoble fixed term, port time conlracl. The workshop facililalors for our parlicipalory projects are freelance practitioners. Po9e | 20
AThIC THEATRE COMPANY ILONDONI LIMITED IA company limitd by guaranleel Members, Liability The Members of the company guaranlee lo contribute an amount not exceeding £1 O lo the assets of the charity in the event of winding up. In preparing this report, the Trustees have taken advantage of the small companies, exemptions provid by sli0n 415A of the Companies Act 2(Kl6. This report was approved by the TnJstees on 25 Janvary 2022 ond signed on their behalf by: Peter Shore, Chair Po9e | 21
AThIC THEATRE COMPANY ILONDONI LIMITED IA company limitd by guaranleel Independent Examinerfs report to the Trustee5 of Attic Theatre Company (London) Limited We report lo the charity Trvstees on our examination of the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 28 February 2021 . Responsibilities and basis of report As the charivs Truslees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements OF the Chorilies Act 2011 I'the Acri. We report in respecl of my exominalion of the accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my exam inalion, I have follow all the opplicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under seclion 14515llbl of the Act. Basis of independent examiner's report Our examination was carried oul in accordance with the general Direclions given by the Charity Commission. An examinotion includes a review of the accounting records kepl by the charity and o comparison of the accovnts presented with those records. It also includes considerotion of ony unusuol items or diKIosures in the accounls, os well 0$ 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 audil and consequenily no opinion is given as lo whether the accounts present a 'true and kir vieO ond the report is limited to those matters set out in the nexl stalement. To the fullest extenl permitted by law, we do not accept or ossume responsibility to anyone oiher than the charity and the charl5 Trustees for my examination work. In&pendent examinerfs slalement We have completed our examinalion. We confirm that no material malFers have come lo my alFention in connection with the examination which gives us cause lo believe that in, any malerial respect: the accounling records were not kept in accordance with seclion 130 of the Charities Acl,. or Ihe occounts did nol accord with the accounting records,. or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and conlenl of occounts set out in the Charities IAccounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other thon any requirement Ihat the accounts give a 'true and fairf view which is not a matter considered as wrt of an independent examination. We hove no concerns and have come across no other matters in conneclion with the examination lo which ottenlion should be drawn in this report in order to enable a prOFr understanding of the accounts to be ch. Signed.. kfvf, Name: K Gregory on beholF of Creative Juice Date.. 25 January 2022 Po9e | 22
AThIC THEATRE COMPANY ILONDONI LIMITED IA company limitd by guaranleel Statement of Financial Activities FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2021 INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUlqt FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2021 unrestrict Restricted hJnds hJnds 2021 2021 Total hJnds 2021 Total hJnds 2020 Note INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM: Charitable aclivilies Investments 38,887 15 43,880 82,767 15 115,823 72 38,902 43,880 82,782 115,895 EXPENDITURE ON: Charitable aclivilies 6&7 130,4841 140,9751 171,4591 1121,2691 130,4841 140,9751 171,4591 1121,2691 NET INCOME/IEXPENDITUREI BEFORE OTHER RECOGNISED GAINS AND LOSSES 8,418 8,418 2,905 2,905 11,323 11,323 15,3741 15,3741 NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS: Total hJnds brought forward 35,174 8,727 43,901 49,275 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 43,592 11,632 55,224 43,901 The noles on pages 25 to 39 form port of these accounts All of the above amounls relote lo continuing activities. The Statement of Financial Activities includes oll gains and10sses in Ihe year and therefore a statement of total recognised gains and losses has not been prepared. Po9e | 23
AThIC THEATRE COMPANY ILONDONI LIMITED IA company limitd by guaranleel BALANCE SHE AS AT 28 FEBRUARY 2021 2021 2020 Note FIXED ASSETS Fixed Assets 13 1,061 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash ot bank and in hand 6,506 63,709 70,215 6,876 41,081 47,957 CREDITORS: omounls falling due within one year 12 116,0521 14,0561 NET CURRENT ASSETS 54,163 43,901 NET ASSETS 55,224 43,901 CHARITY FUNDS Restricted hJnds Unreslricted knnds 14 14 11,632 43,592 8,727 35,174 TOTAL FUNDS 55,224 43,901 The Charivs financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicoble to companies subject lo the small companies regime. The Trustees consider that the Charity is entitled to exemption from the r4uiremenl lo have an audit under the provisions of section 477 of the Companies Act 20061"the Acfl and memlxrs have not required the Charity to obioin an audit for the year in question in occordonce with section 476 of the Act. The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Acl 21X)6 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements. The financial slalemenls were approved and auihorised For issue by the Trvstees on 25 Januory 2022 Sign on their behalf, by: Peter Shore Po9e | 24
AThIC THEATRE COMPANY ILONDONI LIMITED IA company limitd by guaranleel NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR TrIE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2021 ACCOUNTING POUCIES l . l General information and l)asis OF preparation Attic Thealre Company (London) Limited is a company limited by guarantee and is registered wilh the Charity Commission Icharity Registered Number 10415491 and Registrar of Companies (Company Registration Number 029706351 in England and Woles. In the event of the Charity being wound up, the liability in respect of Ihe guarantee is limi to £1 O per member of Ihecharity. The address OF the registered office is given in the Charity information on page 3 of these financial slotemenls. The Charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The financial slalemenls have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 issued on 16 July 2014 las updated through Update Bulletin I published on 2 February 20161, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021, the Charilies Act 2011 , the Companies Act 2006 and UK Generally Accepted Practice as it opplies from l Januory 2015. The Charity has applied Update Bulletin l as published on 2 Februory 2016 and does not include a cosh flow statement on the grounds that it is applying FRS 102 Section l A. The financial statements are prepared on a going concem basis under the historical cost convention, modified to include certain items at fair value. The financial slalements ore presented in sterling which is the functionol currency of the Charity and rounded to the nearest pound. The significanl accounting policies opplied in the preparation OF these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consislenAy applied lo all years presented unless otheTrvise stated. 1.2 Funds General funds are unreslricted hjnds which are available for use ot the discretion of the Trustees in hJrtherance of the general objectives of the Charity ond which have not been designaled for other purposes. Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the Trustees for particulor purposes. The oim and use of ch designaÈd fvnd is set out in the notes b the financial statements. Restricted funds are hJnds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have Ixn raised by the Charity for particular purposes. The cosls of raising and administering such funds are charged agoinst the specific hjnd. The aim and use of each restricted hjnd is sel out in the notes lo the financial statements. Po9e | 25
AThIC THEATRE COMPANY ILONDONI LIMITED IA company limitd by guaranleel NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR TrIE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2021 Iconlinuedl ACCOUNTING POLICIES Icontinuedl 1 .3 Income recognition All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities ISOFAI when the Charity is legallyenlided tothe income afterany performance condilions have been met, theomounl can be measured reliobly and it is probable that the income will be received. For donations lo be r6rognised the Charity will hove been notiFied of the omounls and the settlement dale in writing. IF there are conditions attached lo the donation and this requires o level of performance before entidement can be obtained Ihen income is deferred until those conditions are fully mel or the fulfilment of those condilions Is within the conlrol OF the Charity and it is probable Ihal they will be fulfilled. The Charity receives government grants in respect of hJrthering its charitable objectives. Income from government and other grants are recognised al foir value when the Charity has entidemenl after any performonce conditions have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. If entiilement is not met then these omounls are deferred. Interest on funds held on deposil is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by Ihe Charity,. this is normally UFX)n nolificotion OF the inleresl paid or payable by Ihe Bank. 1 .4 Expendihjre recognition All expenditvre is accounted for on an occruols basis and hos been classified under headings thal oggregate all costs related lo the category. Expenditure is recognised where there is o legal or constructive obligalion lo make payments lo third parties, it is probable that the setAement will be required and the omounl of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is categorised under the kllowing headings: Expenditure on charitable activities includes all costs incurred on hJrihering the objects of the Charity,. and Other expenditure represents those items not falling into the categories above. Irrecoverable VAT is charged as an expense against the activity for which expenditure arose. Charilable oclivities and Governance costs are costs incurred on the Charivs operations, including support costs and costs relating lo the governance of the Charity apportioned to Charlble aclivilies. 1 .5 Support cosl alation Support costs are those that ossisl the Vrk of the Charity bui do nol dIrllY represent charitable activilies ond include office costs, governance costs, adminislralive payroll costs. They are incurred directty in support of expenditure on the objects of the Charity and include project management carried out al Headquarters. Where support costs cannol be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to expenditure on choritable activities on a basis consislenl with use of the resources. Governance cosls are those incurred in conneclion with the running of the Charity and compliance with constitulionol and slatutory r4uiremenls. Po9e | 26
AThIC THEATRE COMPANY ILONDONI LIMITED IA company limitd by guaranleel NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR TrIE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2021 Iconlinuedl ACCOUNTING POLICIES Icontinuedl 1 .6 Debtors and creditors receivable / payable within one year Debtors are recognised when the Charity is legally entitled lo the income after any performance conditions hove been met, Ihe amount can be measured reliably and il is probable that Ihe income will be received. Creditors are recognised when the Charity has o present legal or constructive obligation resulting from a past event and the sethement is expected lo resuli in an ourflow of economic benefits. 1 .7 Going concern The financial statements hove been prepared on a going concern basis as the Trustees believe thot no material uncertainties exist. The Trustees have considered the level of funds held and the expected level of income and expendilure for 12 months from authorising these Financial slotemenls. The budge income ond expenditure is sufficient with the level of resems for the Charity to be able lo conlinue as a going concem. 1 .8 Taxalion The Charity is an exempl Charity within the meaning of schedule 3 of the Charities Act 2011 and is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph I Schedule 6 Finance Act 2010 and Iherefore it meets the definition of a chariloble company for UK corporation lax purposes. It thereFore does not suffer lax on income or gains applied for charitable purposes. Theatre tax credits have keen reccgnised when received by the charity and going foNard will be recognised on submission ofthe claim to HM Revenue & Customs. 1 .9 Tangible Fixed Assets and Depreciation Depreciation is provided on any fixed assets al rates calculated lo write off the assels over their remaining useful lives as follows.. IT & Office Equipmenl- 33% per annum straight line l.l O Financial instruments The Charity only holds basic Financial Inslrumenls. The financial ossels and financial liabilities of the Charity ore as follows.. Debtors- Irade and other debtors lincluding accrued income) are basic financial instruments ond are debi instruments measured at amorlised cost as detailed in Note I l . Prepayments are not financial instruments. Cash at bank is classified as a basic financial inslrumenl and is measured at face volue. Liabilities - trade creditors, accruals and other creditors will be classiFied as financial instruments, and are measured at amortlsed cost 0$ detailed in Nole 12. Taxation and K)cial security are not included in the Financial instruments disclosure. Deferred income is not deemed to be a financial liability, as in the cash settlemenl has already taken place and there is simply an obligation lo deliver charitable services rather than cash or another financial instrument. Po9e | 27
AThIC THEATRE COMPANY ILONDONI LIMITED IA company limitd by guaranleel NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR TrIE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2021 Iconlinuedl ACCOUNTING POLICIES Icontinuedl l . I I Pensions The Chority operates a defin contribution pension scheme and the pension charge represents the amounts payable by the Charity lo the fiJnd in respect of the year. Po9e | 28
AThIC THEATRE COMPANY ILONDONI LIMITED IA company limitd by guaranleel NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR TrIE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2021 Iconlinuedl 2. Income from charitable Adivities Unreslric hJnds 2021 Reslrict hJnds 2021 Total hJnds 2021 Total hJnds 2020 Mainstream Community Core 3,875 1,107 33,905 3,875 34,652 44,240 49,422 26,725 39,675 33,545 10,335 38,887 43,880 82,767 115,823 Prior Year Unreslric hJnds Restrict hJnds 2020 Mainstream Community Core 13,172 6,538 39,675 36,250 20,187 49,422 26,725 39,675 Total 59,386 56,437 115,823 Po9e | 29
AThIC THEATRE COMPANY ILONDONI LIMITED IA company limitd by guaranleel NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR TrIE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2021 Iconlinuedl 3. Analysis by type OF income Unreslric Restrict 2021 2020 Grant income Eorned income and donations Theatre tax relief 32J)O 36,105 68,605 84,970 2,512 3,875 7,775 10,287 3,875 23,382 7,471 Total 38,887 43,880 82,767 115,823 Prior Year Unreslric Restrict 2020 Grant income Earned income and donations Theatre tax relief 32,OCK) 19,915 7,471 52,970 3A67 84,970 23,382 7,471 Total 59,386 56,437 115,823 Po9e | 30
AThIC THEATRE COMPANY ILONDONI LIMITED IA company limitd by guaranleel NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR TrIE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2021 Iconlinuedl 4. Grants receivable 2021 2020 London Borough of Merton - Core Arts Council, England London Community Response Fund Jock Petchey Foundation Merton Giving Wimbledon Foundation Tesco Cockayne Donald Forrester A4A RVH The Arts Society Leathersellers, Company John Thaw Foundation Sport England Leche Trust The Merton Community Fund 32,000 15,934 5,000 6,483 6,385 2,303 500 32,000 24,250 1,500 I ,000 8,000 5,655 3,800 2,000 1,500 1,500 1,000 1,000 1,000 765 84,970 68,605 5. Inveslment income Unrestricted hJnds 2021 Restricted fiJnds 2021 Total hJnds 2021 Total hJnds 2020 Investment income - local cash 15 15 72 15 15 72 Tobl 2020 72 72 Po9e | 31
AThIC THEATRE COMPANY ILONDONI LIMITED IA company limitd by guaranleel NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR TrIE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2021 Iconlinuedl 6. Direcl costs Total 2021 Toknl 2020 Mainstream Community Core Projecl fees Project costs Wages ond salaries Pension cost 20,913 2,310 4,013 20,913 5,714 35,0(K) 282 61,195 13,919 36,567 736 3,404 30,987 282 3,404 27,236 31,269 61,909 112,417 Prior Year Mainstream Community Core 2020 Projecl fees Project costs Wages and salaries Pension cost 42,103 10,430 19,092 3,489 61,195 13,919 36,567 736 36,567 736 Total 2020 52,553 22,581 37,304 112,417 Po9e | 32
AThIC THEATRE COMPANY ILONDONI LIMITED IA company limitd by guaranleel NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR TrIE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2021 Iconlinuedl 7. Support costs Total 2021 Toknl 2020 Core Governance costs Other overheads 2,400 7,150 2,4 7,150 3,060 5,792 9,550 9,550 8,852 Toknl 2020 12,169 12,169 Governance costs relate lo independent examiner's remuneration for Ihe independent examination for £2,400. 8. Net income (expenditure) This is sloted after charging.. 2021 2020 Independent examinerfs remuneralion 2,400 2,400 Dvring Ihe yjr, no Trustees re1ved any remuneralion12020 - £NILI During the year, no Trustees received any benefits in kind12020 - £NILI Dvring the year, one Trustee received a reimbursement of expenses for £712020 - £NILI 9. Independent examinerfs remuneration The independent examinerfs remuneration omounts to an Independent examinotion fee of £2,40012020 - £2,400). Po9e | 33
AThIC THEATRE COMPANY ILONDONI LIMITED IA company limitd by guaranleel NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR TrIE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2021 Iconlinuedl l O. Staff costs Siaff costs were as follows: Total 2021 Total 2020 Wages and salaries Other pension cosls 35,0 282 36,567 736 35,282 37,303 The average number of Fxrsons employed by the Charity during the year was as Follows: 2021 2020 Direct Staff No employee re1Ved remuneration amounting to more than £60,CtQ in either year. Remunerotion and beneFils received by Key Management Personnel, considered by the Trustees to be the Artistic Director and General Manager, amounted lo £26,93112020 - £26,241) I l . Debtors 2021 2020 Trade debtors Prepaid expenses Other debtors Theatre tax relief recoverable 4,192 308 2,006 917 2,425 3,534 6,876 6,506 12. crltors. Amounts falling due within one year 2021 2020 Trade creditors Accrued expenses Prepoid income 26 7,970 8,056 1,657 2,400 16,052 4,057 Po9e | 34
AThIC THEATRE COMPANY ILONDONI LIMITED IA company limitd by guaranleel NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR TrIE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2021 Iconlinuedl 13. Tangible fix a55ets Cost- computer eqvipment Unrestricted Reslricled Total 2020 Balonce brought forward Additions Revaluations Disposals 1,340 1,340 Balance carried forward 1,340 1,340 Accumula depreciation- computer equipmenl Unrestricted Restricted Total 2020 Balonce brought forward Depreciotion charge for year Impairment provisions Revaluations Disposals 279 279 Balance carried forward 279 279 book volve- computer uipment Unrestricted Restricled Total 2020 Balonce brought forward Balance carried forward 1,061 1,061 Po9e | 35
AThIC THEATRE COMPANY ILONDONI LIMITED IA company limitd by guaranleel NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR TrIE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2021 Iconlinuedl 14. Statement of knnds Balance at l April 2020 Balance at Transfers 28 February in/out 2021 Income Expenditure Designated hnds Professional productions and new projects Knd 15,174 15,174 Contingency 20,000 20,000 General funds Free reserves 20,000 38,902 130,4841 120,0001 8,418 Toknl Unrestricted hjnds 35,174 38,902 130,4841 43,592 Reslrictsd hjnds Community 8,727 33,545 127,2361 15,036 MaInstrm 13,4041 13,4041 Core 10,335 43,880 110,3351 140,9751 8,727 11,632 Toknl of funds 43,901 82,782 171,4591 55,224 Po9e | 36
AThIC THEATRE COMPANY ILONDONI LIMITED IA company limitd by guaranleel NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2021 Icontinuedl 14. Skntement of funds Icontinuedl Prior year Balance at l April 2019 Transfers Balance at 31 March 2020 Income Expenditure in/out Designated funds Professional productions and new pro11$ fiJnd 30,145 114,9711 15,174 General funds Free reserves 18,000 59,457 146,1561 111,3021 20,000 Toknl Unrestricted hjnds 48,145 59,457 146,1561 126,2731 35,174 Reslrictsd hjnds Community 1,130 20,187 122,5801 9,990 8,727 MaInstrm 36,251 152,5331 16,282 1,130 56,438 175,1131 26,272 8,727 Toknl of hjnds 49,275 115,895 1121,2691 43,901 Professional produclions and new projects fund: Vital lo the development and produdion of new work, the designated fund is SUPPOrted by box office, sales ond donations. The surplus transferred from the free resetves lo the designated funds include the Theatre Tax Relief Claim and has been allocated to fijre projects and productions, as explained in more detail in the trustees report. Free reserves: The Board aims to maintain f20,000 in free reseryes to provide three to six monihs of running costs, in line with Charity Commission guidance. Where material, fiJnds in excess of these levels are designa towords the Professional productions and new projects hJnd. Po9e | 37
AThIC THEATRE COMPANY ILONDONI LIMITED IA company limitd by guaranleel NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2021 (continued} Ccffimunity: We run a variety of community programmes including youth activities For young people facing disadvanlage, particularly refugees ond asylum seekers, and work with isolated and vulnerable, older residents OF Merton - ond to link our community work lo our professionol programme. Mainstream: As o result of lockdowns and the restrictions imposed throughout the Coronavirvs pandemic, the closure of theatres, libraries and community centres imwcled upon our mainstream programme and we paused oclivity Ihroughoul 202(>21 . Po9e | 38
AThIC THEATRE COMPANY ILONDONI LIMITED IA company limitd by guaranleel NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR TrIE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2021 Iconlinuedl 15. Anawis of net assets tween knnds Unrestricted nds 2021 Restricted nds 2021 Total nds 2021 Current assets 46,118 25,158 71,276 Credilors due within one yeor 12,5261 113,5261 116,0521 43,592 11,632 55,224 Prior year Unrestricted fiJnd 2020 Restricted hJnds 2020 Total hJnds 2020 Current assets 38,438 9,520 47,958 Credilors due within one yeor 13,2641 17931 14,0571 35,174 8,727 43,901 16. Relakd party transactions There a no related paty Iransaclions during the year12020 - £01. Po9e | 39