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2025-06-30-accounts

Company Registration No: 03214832 (England and Wales) Charity Registration No: 1057417

WINCHESTER MUSICALS AND OPERA SOCIETY (LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

WINCHESTER MUSICALS AND OPERA SOCIETY (LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

COMPANY INFORMATION

Directors:

A. Croudass S. Hall M. Larcombe A. Morgan S Meanwell-Ralph E Petley-Jones I. Steel Company Number: 03214832

Independent Examiner:

Dr G. Smith 10 St James Terrace Winchester SO22 4PP

WINCHESTER MUSICALS AND OPERA SOCIETY (LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

CONTENTS

Page
Report of the Council of Management 1 - 2
Independent Examiner's Report 3
Statement of Financial Activities 4
Summary Income and Expenditure Account 5
Balance Sheet 6
Notes to the Financial Statements 7 - 9

WINCHESTER MUSICALS AND OPERA SOCIETY (LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

REPORT OF THE COUNCIL OF MANAGEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE 2025

The Council has pleasure in submitting its report, together with the Accounts for the year ended 30 June 2025.

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Organisation

Winchester Musicals and Opera Society is incorporated as a company limited by guarantee (company number 3214832) and registered as a charity (number 1057417). The company was incorporated on 20 June 1996 and took over the activities of Winchester Amateur Operatic Society (an unincorporated charity) from 1 January 1997.

Registered Office

Chilcomb Manor Chilcomb Winchester SO21 1HR

Independent Examiner

Dr G. Smith 10 St James Terrace Winchester SO22 4PP

Principal Activities and Charity Objectives

The object and principal activity of the company continued to be the education of the public in the appreciation of music and drama.

Review of Development, Activities and Achievement

Three shows were presented in the current year.

The surplus for the year was 15,762 (2024 - 8,961). The results for the year are set out in detail on page 4.

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WINCHESTER MUSICALS AND OPERA SOCIETY (LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

REPORT OF THE COUNCIL OF MANAGEMENT continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE 2025

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LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS continued

Reserves Policy

The Charity now has £133,475 to provide working capital (2024 - 117,713). This is felt tobe — sufficient to give it a long term, financially secure future.

Directors

No director has any beneficial interest in the charitable company. All directors are members of the company and guarantee to contribute a maximum of £1 in the event of a winding up.

The following directors held office during the year:

A. Croudass

S. Hall

M. Larcombe

S Meanwell-Ralph

A. Morgan

E Petley-Jones

  1. Steel

The report of the Council of Management has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to small companies within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.

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WINCHESTER MUSICALS AND OPERA SOCIETY (LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE DIRECTORS ON THE UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS OF WINCHESTER MUSICALS AND OPERA SOCIETY (LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

| report on the accounts of Winchester Musicals and Opera Society for the year ended 30 June 2025, which are set out on pages 4 to 9.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiners

The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts; the trustees consider that the audit requirement of s144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act) does not apply. It is my - responsibility to state, after examination of the accounts under s145 of the Act and on the basis of procedures specified in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under $145(5)(b) of the Act, whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of independent examiner's report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. 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 the seeking of explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and, consequently, | do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.

Independent examiner's statement

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

(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements:

have not been met, or:

(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper

understanding of the accounts to be reached.

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WINCHESTER MUSICALS AND OPERA SOCIETY (LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE 2025

Total
Unrestricted
Funds
Note
2025
£
Income and Expenditure
Incoming Resources
24,203
Members subscriptions
2,485
Theatre Tax Credit and Gift Aid
12,366
Donations and covenants
1,030
Interest on cash investment
3,882
Other income
636
Total Incoming Resources
44,602
Resources Expended
Direct Charitable expenditure
3a
26,236
3b
2,604
Total Resources Expended
28,840
Net Incoming Resources for the Year
15,762
Fund Balances Brought Forward
117,713
Fund Balances Carried Forward
133,475
Income from trading activities within the
charity's objectives
Management and administration of the
charity		 Total
Unrestricted
Funds
2024
£
62,668
2,845
4,500
65
3,398
511
73,987
60,759
4,267
65,026
8,961
108,752
117,713

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(LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

WINCHESTER MUSICALS AND OPERA SOCIETY

SUMMARY INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE 2025

Gross Income of Continuing Operations
Total Income of Continuing Operations
Total Expenditure of Continuing operations
Net Income for the year
Net Income for the year from Continuing
Operations		 2025
£
44,602
44,602
28,840
15,762
15,762		 2024
£
73,987
73,987
65,026
8,961
8,961

A detailed analysis of income by source is provided in the Statement of Financial Activities

Detailed analyses of the expenditure are provided in the Statement of Financial Activities and Note 3

The summary Income and Expenditure Account is derived from the Statement of Financial Activities on page 4, which, together with the notes to the financial statements on pages 7 to 9, provides full information on the movements during the year on all the funds of the company.

The notes on pages 7 to 9 form part of these financial statements.

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BALANCE SHEET :
AS AT 30 JUNE 2025
Notes 2025 2024
es 8 £ oe
Fixed Assets
Tangible Assets 6 198 242
Current Assets :
Debtors @ 19,995 1,891
Cash at bank and in hand 116,572 118,065
136,567 119,956
Creditors
Amounts falling due within one year 8 -3,290 -2,485
Net Current Assets A392 (0 117,471
Total Assets less Current Liabilities 133,475 AAAS
Financed by
General Funds 9 133,475 AV ATANS
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In preparing these financial statements:

2 preparing accounts which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at the end of the financial year and of its profit for the financial year, and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to accounts, so far as applicable to the company.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies’ regime and with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective January 2015).

The financial statements were approved by the Council of Management on 29 January 2026

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WINCHESTER MUSICALS AND OPERA SOCIETY (LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE 2025

1 COMPANY STRUCTURE

The company is limited by guarantee and the amount guaranteed by each member is a maximum of £1. The administration is carried out by a Council of Management who act in the capacity of directors. The company is a Registered Charity number 1057417.

2 ACCOUNTING POLICIES

a The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention, in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective January 2015), and the Charities' Statement of Recommended Practice.

b Grants are accounted for on a receivable basis unless donor imposed conditions mean it is appropriate to treat it as deferred income.

c Tangible Fixed Assets are depreciated in order to write them off over their anticipated useful lives as follows:

Equipment 20% straight line

d

Costs are allocated between direct charitable expenditure and other expenditure according to the nature of the cost. Where items involve more than one category they are apportioned between the categories according to the nature of the cost. Detailed analysis of the allocation of costs is given Note 3 to the financial statements.

e All fixed assets held are used in direct furtherance of the charity's objectives. The charity held no assets belonging to any other charity during the period.

3 ANALYSIS OF TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED
a
Direct Charitable Expenditure
Show Expenses
Costs of Music
Rehearsal Hall		 2025
£
18,295
5,084
2,857
26,236		 2024
£
47,708
8,267
4,784
60,759

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WINCHESTER MUSICALS AND OPERA SOCIETY (LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE 2025

3
ANALYSIS OF TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED
b
Management and Administration of the Charity
Bank charges
Postage, Stationery and Printing
Stables costs and costume store
Insurance
Archiving costs
Subscriptions and Donations
Depreciation
Sundry Expenses		 2025
£
60
0
745
1,011
0
260
80
448		 2024
£
63
0
1,755
993
20
245
438
753
2,604 4,267
No remuneration was paid to any directors or staff during the year
4
NET OUTGOING RESOURCES
Net outgoing resources are stated after charging:
Depreciation		 2025
£
80		 2024
£
438
5
TAXATION
The company is registered as a charity and as such is exempt from Income and Corporation tax
6
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Equipment
£
As at 1 July 2024
10,866
Additions
36
As at 30 June 2025 10,902
Depreciation
As at 1 July 2024
Charge for year		 10,624
80
As at 30 June 2025 10,704
Net Book Value
As at 1 July 2024		 242
As at 30 June 2025 198

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WINCHESTER MUSICALS AND OPERA SOCIETY

(LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE 2025

7
DEBTORS
Trade Debtors
Other Debtors
8
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
Other Creditors
9
GENERAL FUNDS
Unrestricted Funds
Balance at 1 July
Net Movement in Funds
Balance at 30 June		 2025
£
19,995
19,995
2025
£
-3,290
2025
£
117,713
15,762
133,475		 2024
£
1,891
1,891
2024
£
-2,485
2024
£
108,752
8,961
117,713

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WINCHESTER MUSICALS AND OPERA SOCIETY (LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

The following pages do not form part of the statutory accounts of the company

WINCHESTER MUSICALS AND OPERA SOCIETY

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30 JUNE 2025

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AS AT 30 JUNE 2025 ;
2025 2024
£ £ fe £
Fixed Assets 196.92 241.58
Current Assets
Payments re future productions 5,575.66 1,672.45
CAF Savings Account 15,000.00
CAFCAF CurrentGold AccountAccount 24,682.461,889.38 41,680.571,384.13 :
CCLA Investment Fund 75,000.00 75,000.00
Debtors and prepayments 14,419.31 219.49
136,566.81 119,956.64
Current Liabilities
Creditors and advance receipts -3,290.00 -2,484.65
133,276.81 117,471.99
133,473.73 117,713.57
The Society's Funds
At 1 July 117,713.57 108,751.96
Surplus for year 15,760.16 8,961.61
At 30 June 133,473.73 AAT ASO,
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WINCHESTER MUSICALS AND OPERA SOCIETY

REVENUE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE 2025

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2025 2024
£ £
Production Accounts
Broadway and Beyond 3,360.63 123.53
Kiss me Kate -5,395.34 2,942.91
-1,156.49
-2,034.71 1,909.95
General Account 13,449.53 3,169.47
Social Account 463.72 484.31
Operating Surplus 11,878.54 5,563.73
Interest Received 3,881.62 3,397.88
Surplus 15,760.16 8,961.61
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WINCHESTER MUSICALS AND OPERA SOCIETY

PRODUCTION ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE 2025

KISS ME KATE

Income

Ticket sales
Sponsorship
Donations
Programme sales
Programme adverts
Performance fees
Raffle
Expenditure
Royalties
Hire of rehearsal hall
Venue hire
Stage Costs
Props
Set and Transport
Costumes and Transport
Make-up
Lighting, Sound and Effects
Music
Production Team
Orchestra
Accompanists
Music Hire
Sales
Advertising
Programme
Other Expenses
Gifts
After show party
Excess of Expenditure over Income		 16,341.00
398.62
1,920.00
18,659.62
3,137.47
2,274.07
9,270.00
66.88
1,269.49
1,948.15
1,427.00
4,711.52
1,000.00
2,350.00
791.53
4,141.53
307.77
156.25
464.02
56.35
56.35
24,054.96
-5,395.34

WINCHESTER MUSICALS AND OPERA SOCIETY

PRODUCTION ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE 2025

BROADWAY AND BEYOND

Income

Ticket sales
Sponsorship
Programme Advertising
Programme sales
Bar profit
Performance fees
Raffle
Expenditure
Royalties
Hire of rehearsal hall
Venue hire
Stage Costs
Props
Set and Transport
Costumes and Transport
Make-up
Lighting, Sound and Effects
Music
Production Team
Orchestra
Accompanists
Music Hire
Sales
Advertising
Programme
Other Expenses
Gifts
After show party
Excess of Income over expenditure		 4,251.00
100.00
302.94
305.00
583.89
5,542.83
582.99
537.35
500.00
420.00
22.38
942.38
61.60
57.88
119.48
2,182.20
3,360.63

WINCHESTER MUSICALS AND OPERA SOCIETY

GENERAL ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE 2025

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2025 2024
£ £ £ £
Income
Members subscriptions 2,140.00 2,520.00
Friends subscriptions 345.00 325.00
Donations 1,030.00 65.00
Fundraising income
Theatre tax credit / Gift aid 12,365.70 4,500.30
Costume hire 167.70 27.00
Other Income 5.10
16,053.50 7,437.30
Expenditure
Depreciation 80.16 437.75
Insurance 1,010.75 993.38
Subscriptions 260.00 245.00
Stables expenditure 745.19 1,755.43
Postage, stationery, copying
Bank charges 60.00 62.80
Website and social media 388.66 412.22
Donations
Costume store
Fundraising costs
AGM Costs 25.21 81.95
Archiving costs 20.00
Other expenditure 34.00 259.30
2,603.97 4,267.83
(Deficit) / Surplus before exceptional items 13,449.53 3,169.47
To Revenue Account 13,449.53 3,169.47
SOCIAL ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE 2025 Surplus/
(Deficit)
BBQ 0.00
Tea Fund 105.25
Quiz 358.47
WMOS walk
Sewing workshop
463.72
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