MAOPS
Maryport Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society
Trustees Annual Report
Year ended 31 July 2024
Charity Number 1059169

Maryport Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Soaety
Trustees Annual Report
for the year ended 31 July 2024
The trustees present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 July 2024. The
trustees who ser4ed during the 2023124 season and up to the date of this report are detailed below:
Nicholas Hayton
Louise Neale
Helen Dixon
Maureen Slack
Clark Wilkinson
Chair
Secretary
Treasurer
President
Production Coordinator
Naomi Gregg
Susan Houghton
Laura McAllister
Rebecca Wood
Katie Weir
Valerie Cuthbert
Nicky Dixon
Margaret Feeney
Clare Matear
Business Manager
Grants Manager
Lead Chaperone
Registrar
Social Chairperson
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Appointed 29 July 2024
Strurture, governan￿ and management
The charity is governed by its rules adopted on 15 June 1921 as amended 4 July 1994, 19 June 1995
and 2 September 1996 as amended on 24 September 2018. The trustees meet regularly to ensure
the charity operates smoothly and are closely involved in the day to day running of the or8anisation.
The charity uses the working name MAODS.
Trustees are appointed annually or reappointed every three years at the Annual General Meeting
held in October/November.
Objectives and activities
Maryport Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society is a local amateur theatre group for adults and
young people aged 8 to 18 in West Cumbria which was founded in 1913.
Charitable objerts
Maryport Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society aim to help and support adults and young people
from all backgrounds through performing arts by:
l. Supporting and promoting perfonning arts skills for people from underprivileged
backgrounds with disabilities, medical conditions or mental health issues
2. Providing leisure time activities in the interests of social welfare
3. Providing support and activities which develop their skills, capacities and capabilities
The objects of the society are the fosterin& encouragement. promotion and performance of music
and drama in Maryport and District for such other charitable purposes as the Trustees from time to
time determine.

Maryport Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society is ran by 14 Trustees plus nuEnerous volunteers
based in the Maryport area. We have 37 adult members and 30 junior members that attend weekly
rehearsal sessions when a musical/concert is in production. UsuaSly two performances are staged
per season at The Carnegie Theatre. Workington. The Society also has 49 loyal Patrons.
Achievements and perforniance
During our 2023/24 season the two major musical productions we staged were Ejf the Musical in
December 2023 and Moana Jr in June 2024.
Elf the Musical was a joint adult and junior produttion which ran for 6 performances including
Schools only production in the lead up to the Christmas period.
Moana Jr was a solety junior production which ran for 5 performances and was a challenge for our
junior cast due to the oceanic languages involved.
Fundraising attivities were carried out during the season to obtain sufficient funding to sustain the
charity as a whole. Running an amateur theatre group is a challenge, as well as granvsponsorship
income received fundraising was also carried out in the form of Bag Packing, Fun Bingos. Carol
Singing and Musical Scratch Cards.
Additional funds were receNed through Costume Hire and the Allerdale and Lakeland Lottery.
Our 2023/24 season also saw us celebrating 110 years of the Society by holding a Gala Night. This
event was an evening of celebration and a chance to refiect on our rich history.
Financial review
Cash at bank at 31 July 2024 was £36,801 in unrestrirted funds. This was a marvellous outcome as
we had started the season with £12,732. The main reason for this was our highly successful
production of Elf the Musical which made a profit of almost £11.0￿.
Also a contributing factor was fundraising plus the numerou5 grants and sponsorships we recetved
from local businesses and organisations during our season. We give our thanks to PWS Systems, P&C
Residential Fairways, Maryport Round Table, LLW Repository Ltd, Mealo House Caravan Park, The
Post Code Lottery, Dobies Charitable Trust. Holmen Iggesund, Northern Competitions, The Galloping
Horse plus many others. We also wish to thank Maryport Town Council, who sUPPOrt us on an
annual basis.
Reserves
Any free reserves at the end of the season are held as working capital pending utilisation on the
running costs of the Society. The Trustees aim to hold sufficient reserves to pay for the running
costs of the organisation when they are due.
Risk Management
The Trustees are satisfied that Systems are in pla￿ to mitigate the exposure to any major strategic,
business or operational risks.

Plans for future periods
In our 2024/25 season and beyond we will continue to stage musical productions/concerts and
fundraising activities.
We have two musicals planned for the 2024125 season, one being a joint adult and junior production
the other being a solely junior production.
The Trustees are continually looking to the future and the musicals we can stage for our adult and
junior members. We continue to fundraise and seek grant funding and sponsorship to enable us to
continue providing live theatre to the people of West Cumbria and the surrounding area.
Statement of Trustee's responsibllities
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Annual Report and the financial statements
in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom
Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial
statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of charity and of the incoming
rex)urces and application of resources of the charity that year. In preparing these financial
statements the Trustees are required to:
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent
state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any
material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements
prepare the financial statements on the goin8 concem basis unless it is inappropriate to
presume that the charity will continue in operation
The Trustees are ￿sponsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable
accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the
financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011 and the Charity (Accounts and Reports)
Regulations 2008. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for
taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
On behalf of the Trustees
Helen Dixon
Treasurer and Trustee
31 March 2025

MARYPORT AMATEUR OPERATIC
AND DRAMATIC SOCIETY
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1059169
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS FOR THE
SEASON 2023- 2024
ARMSTRONG WATSON LLP
MARYPORT
CUMBRIA

MARYPORT AMATEUR OPERATIC AND DRAMATIC SOCIETY
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
2023 - 2024
2022 - 2023
TURNOVER
Membership subscriptions
Patrons subscriptions
Donations
Grants received
Social and fundraising events
Fees
Uniform
Costumes hired out
670
370
870
5,000
346
4.295
642
2,102
605
170
700
720
2.416
3,210
540
350
14,295
8,711
SURPLUSI{DEFICITI ON PRODUCTIONS:
Matilda
Making Your Mind Up
A-Z of Musicals
Elf the Musical
Moana
9,564
{14,102)
590
10,801
3,971
14,772
(3,948)
LESS EXPENSES
Advertising and stationery
General expenses
Insurances
Depreciation equipment
Feesluniform refunds
Room hire
Uniform cost
8ank charges
Noda membership
Wesl End workshop
246
699
939
253
37
133
646
281
124
1,425
646
2,219
779
245
230
950
5,380
4,485
NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITURE)
23,687
278

MARYPORT AMATEUR OPERATIC AND DRAMATIC SOCIETY
BALANCE SHEET
2023 - 2024
2022 - 2023
FIXED ASSETS
3,940
2.522
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash al bank -
Lloyds TS8 Current Account
Soldo card
Deblors
Prepayments
Licence - Elf
Sleigh deposit - Elf
Licence - Adrian Mole
Licence - Charlie and the Chocolate F8¢Iofy
Licence -Finding Nemo
36,801
12.733
217
1,612
soo
1,278
701
500
38.497
16.340
CURRENT LIA81LITIES
Grants in advance
Donations in adv3nce
Accruals
1501
{3721
13101
42.127
18,440
REPRESENTED 8Y'.
ACCUMULATED FUND
Opening 8alance
Nel Income lor the season
18.440
23.687
18.162
278
42.127
18.440
We have prepared the above Balance Sheet and allached Income and Expenditure
Account Irorv the books and records of fvlaryporl Amateur Opera11c and Dramatic
Society.
rMJ
Arii)Siff)h
lilialson LLP
IARYPOR."

MARYPORT AMATEUR OPERATIC AND DRAMATIC SOCIEff
2023- 24 SEASON
Elf the Musical
INCOME
Ticket sales - Carnegie
Donations
Grants
Sponsorship
Adverts
Fundraising
Raffle
Merchandise
Posl production sale
Good luck messages
Photos
29,648
870
6,400
3,220
2,160
811
1,167
22
135
44,432
EXPENDITURE
Carnegie hire
Box office commission
Miscellaneous charges
Licence
Royalties
Publicity
Merchandise
Scenery
Costumes and props
Equipment
Technical
Travel expenses
Postage
4,475
2,135
380
500
6,652
1.430
375
11,116
2,705
2,868
73
869
53
33,630
SURPLUS
10,801

MARYPORT AMATEUR OPERATIC AND DRAMATIC SOCIETY
2023- 24 SEASON
Moana
INCOME
Ticket sales - Carnegie
Donations
Grants
Sponsorship
Adverts
Fundraising
Raffle
Merchandise
Post production sale
Good luck messages
Photos
16,409
90
5,000
1,730
360
1,848
598
203
710
135
401
27,484
EXPENDITURE
Carnegie hire
Box office commission
Miscellaneous charges
Licence
Royalties
Publicity
lerchandise
Scenery
Coslunies and props
Equipment
Technical
Travel expenses
Photographer
4.245
1,557
495
3,170
727
8.767
1.954
2,077
439
83
23,513
SURPLUS
3,971

MARYPORT AMATEUR OPERATIC
AND DRAMATIC SOCIETY
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1059169
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS FOR THE
SEASON 2023- 2024
ARMSTRONG WATSON LLP
MARYPORT
CUMBRIA

MARYPORT AMATEUR OPERATIC AND DRAMATIC SOCIETY
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
2023 - 2024
2022 - 2023
TURNOVER
Membership subscriptions
Patrons subscriptions
Donations
Grants received
Social and fundraising events
Fees
Uniform
Costumes hired out
670
370
870
5,000
346
4.295
642
2,102
605
170
700
720
2.416
3,210
540
350
14,295
8,711
SURPLUSI{DEFICITI ON PRODUCTIONS:
Matilda
Making Your Mind Up
A-Z of Musicals
Elf the Musical
Moana
9,564
{14,102)
590
10,801
3,971
14,772
(3,948)
LESS EXPENSES
Advertising and stationery
General expenses
Insurances
Depreciation equipment
Feesluniform refunds
Room hire
Uniform cost
8ank charges
Noda membership
Wesl End workshop
246
699
939
253
37
133
646
281
124
1,425
646
2,219
779
245
230
950
5,380
4,485
NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITURE)
23,687
278

MARYPORT AMATEUR OPERATIC AND DRAMATIC SOCIETY
BALANCE SHEET
2023 - 2024
2022 - 2023
FIXED ASSETS
3,940
2.522
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash al bank -
Lloyds TS8 Current Account
Soldo card
Deblors
Prepayments
Licence - Elf
Sleigh deposit - Elf
Licence - Adrian Mole
Licence - Charlie and the Chocolate F8¢Iofy
Licence -Finding Nemo
36,801
12.733
217
1,612
soo
1,278
701
500
38.497
16.340
CURRENT LIA81LITIES
Grants in advance
Donations in adv3nce
Accruals
1501
{3721
13101
42.127
18,440
REPRESENTED 8Y'.
ACCUMULATED FUND
Opening 8alance
Nel Income lor the season
18.440
23.687
18.162
278
42.127
18.440
We have prepared the above Balance Sheet and allached Income and Expenditure
Account Irorv the books and records of fvlaryporl Amateur Opera11c and Dramatic
Society.
rMJ
Arii)Siff)h
lilialson LLP
IARYPOR."

MARYPORT AMATEUR OPERATIC AND DRAMATIC SOCIEff
2023- 24 SEASON
Elf the Musical
INCOME
Ticket sales - Carnegie
Donations
Grants
Sponsorship
Adverts
Fundraising
Raffle
Merchandise
Posl production sale
Good luck messages
Photos
29,648
870
6,400
3,220
2,160
811
1,167
22
135
44,432
EXPENDITURE
Carnegie hire
Box office commission
Miscellaneous charges
Licence
Royalties
Publicity
Merchandise
Scenery
Costumes and props
Equipment
Technical
Travel expenses
Postage
4,475
2,135
380
500
6,652
1.430
375
11,116
2,705
2,868
73
869
53
33,630
SURPLUS
10,801

MARYPORT AMATEUR OPERATIC AND DRAMATIC SOCIETY
2023- 24 SEASON
Moana
INCOME
Ticket sales - Carnegie
Donations
Grants
Sponsorship
Adverts
Fundraising
Raffle
Merchandise
Post production sale
Good luck messages
Photos
16,409
90
5,000
1,730
360
1,848
598
203
710
135
401
27,484
EXPENDITURE
Carnegie hire
Box office commission
Miscellaneous charges
Licence
Royalties
Publicity
lerchandise
Scenery
Coslunies and props
Equipment
Technical
Travel expenses
Photographer
4.245
1,557
495
3,170
727
8.767
1.954
2,077
439
83
23,513
SURPLUS
3,971