Charity Registration Number'.1059720 Company Registration Number: 03998370 CASCADE THEATRE COMPANY UNAUDITED TRUSTEES, REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 CASCADE THEATRE COMPANY CONTENTS Page TTUStees' report statement of Trustees, Responsibilities Independent Examiners, Report statement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet 10 Notes to the Accounts CASCADE THEATRE COMPANY TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 The Trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 31 December 2023. Legal and Administrative Information This is detailed on page 5. Objectives Cascade Theatre Company, a Cornish charity, is an educational theatre and training company which aims to inspire and motivate individuals and communities to take action to achieve their aspirations and goals. Established in 1995, the formal objectives were to advance the education of people of all ages by promoting plays, dramas, and other dramatic works of edLJcative value. During the twenty- fourth year of our charitable status our fundamental aim and principles remain the same. The company uses educational techniques and facilitated workshops to meet social concerns and health issues across Cornwall, predominantly working in areas with high social and economic deprivation. Responding to requests from any organisation or group that will benefit from the work, Cascade continues to involve people in a process which is stimulating, challenging and fosters a sense of pride and achievement in a community. Our work helps people develop emotional and communication skills which enhance and change their lives. We constantly research and develop the use of theatre and training techniques, designing each play or series of workshops to meet the particular characteristics, needs and concerns of the target group. Bringing a unique blend of drama, psychology and sheer, big- hearted fun, our work can be delivered via workshops. plays, films, sketches, training programmes it can involve anyone and everyone from Social Services and conferences to private companies., from the homeless to captains of industry and business clubs. from the NHS to school children and County Councils. The principal players in the company are Carol Brooking, Executive Director and Kit Maher, Artistic Director. We continue to employ sessional workers for particular performances and workshops, with experienced facilitators specialising in reminiS￿nCe and a regular team of ten highly skilled arts practitioners. Charitable Activities Undertaken and Main Achievements The year was busy and varied for Cascade with two full tours of Four Seasons one in the Spring and one in the Summer, the weekly An-Drama Club, three blocks of EFA and the professional communication workshops toured across the length and breadth of the UK, interspersed with one off workshops for social services teams in Cornwall and a dementia conference in May. In July Cascade employed the part-time services of a freelance administrator to support Carol with the day to day running of the charity. Tanja Durrant came to Cascade from 14 years in various senior administrative and project management roles at Truro and Penwith College, including 11 years as an Arts Events Coordinator and Manager. Acquiring funding has been particularly challenging this year, with what seems like less money to spread between more applicants. Fortunately, Cascade's Unrestricted Funds (earned income) are such that the company has been able to continue delivery this year. Cascade will need to attract more funding to continue at the same level. Thanks to an anonymous donation Carol received a salary for part of this year, having been giving her time on a voluntary basis for many years. The key projects and activities of Cascade for 2023 were". An-Drama Cascade's An-Drama project for people with additional needs, has been remarkably SUCGessful this year. We have seen a regular attendance of committed clients from Central and West Cornwall. The relationship between Cascade and partners has remained strong and healthy. The group is a supportive and inclusive community where members gather weekly to explore drama techniques, build social skills and develop confidence through creative expression. Led by experienced facilitators, the group engages in various drama exercises and improvisation games, tailored to their abilities and interests. The culmination of their hard work and dedication is showcased in their annual Summer and Christmas shows which are performed to family and friends. The audience witnesses not only the creative talents of the group but also the journey of growth and achievement that each member has experienced throughout the year. It's a testament to the transformative power of the arts and the strength of community when everyone is given the opportunity to shine and succeed. As time has gone on, friendships have developed between the group and a real sense of camaraderie exists between them. The plan is to continue with the An-Drama Club into 2024 with the hope of extending the reach to more locations in Cornwall. The project received £1200 in funding from Cornwall Council Community Chest Fund in 2023 and £1000 from FEAST. It also received £500 from the Truro Lions Club. The shortfall has been covered by Cascade's unrestricted funds. Four Seasons 'Four Seasons,, the play, had two wonderful tours this year. It was performed in 32 settings, including 14 memory cafes as far afield as StAustell and St Just, Camelford and Falmouth,. with 18 care homes from Gulval to Tywardreath and many places in between. (A full list is available on requestl) People laughed, sang and threw snowballs at each other- built sandcastles and planted seeds all within the bright colourful musical event that is a nostalgic journey through the four seasons. The project was tested on audiences as small as 10 people and as large as 50 all of whom have some form of memory loss or dementia. The effect was the same, laughter, joy and interaction. Family members and assistants who supported some of the clients reported seeing people 'come to life,, with some saying that they heard them speak for the first time in months or and in one case, three yearsl Demand for the play is so high that further funding has been sought for a tour in 2024, as well as to research, develop and write a follow up. The National Lottery Awards for All granted £9,996 towards the Four Seasons project in 2023. Allen Lane Foundation awarded us £10,000 (in 2022) towards the 32 performances in 2023 which were performed to a total of 920 audience members (those with dementia and their carers and volunteers). "Thank you very much for entertaining our members so appropriately this aftemoon. The actresses were bn'lliant and encouraged our members individually to join in and they did including one lady who is usually unresponsive.... she helped make a sand Gastlel" Sticker Memory Café 'Eating the marshmallow reminded me of being at camp with the Scouts. _ from a member whose daughter said she didn't even know her Dad had been in the Scouts. "In the closing scene with the colourful umbrellas one of the members I was sitting next to told his daughter that he used to make origami umbrellas like that and that he could teach the cafe how to make them. At the end I had a brief word with thern both and they have agreed to lead a mini origami session at one of our Show and Tell Cafes." EFA EMOTIONAL FIRST AID is an innovative social arts project Cascade has been developing since 2013. Designed as an 'early intervention, activity, it offers an arts-based, systematic self-management process that will help participants to take action towards improving mental and social stability. Clients are Cornish residents who are having a crisis in their mental health. This might be issues of mental breakdown, suicide attempts, drug misuseloverdose or self-harm. Other clients may have been recently diagnosed with problems such as debilitating anxiety, depression or PSyGhosis. Others might have recently left an abusive relationship, had a major trauma, have PTSD or be overwhelmed by life. We delivered 3 x 6 block sessions for the NHS Early Intervention Teams in East and West Cornwall in May and July and, in August, for Caradon NHS ICMHT, Liskeard reaching 36 participants. In July 2023 a grant of £5000 was awarded to Cascade towards the delivery of this project by the Thornas Wall Trust. Delivery prior to that was funded from Cascade reserves as the work was deemed too important to pause through lack of funding. A simplified version of EFA was successfully tested online to determine the possibility of this project being delivered more widely across the UK or beyond. Dementia Conference Following a very successful first involvement with the Cornwall Dementia Conference in 2022, Cascade was invited back to run three workshops during the one-day event in Newquay on 19 May 2023. The focus of the workshops was stress, how it affects us and what we can do about it. Chaos TV based in Truro filmed the event and live streamed this workshop. A total of 82 conference delegates took part in the workshops and some useful and potentially fruitful professional relationships were forged on the day. INSIGHT TO IMPACT (121) Professional Training Cascade has continued its very successful and popular series of training sessions for Medical and Dental professions and for council Social Services departments. In 2023 it delivered the following in- person and online training sessions- 'Behaviour Change, _ four training days for Foundation Dentists, schemes in the East Midlands, in April and June - 64 delegates. 'Team Working'_ in person, in March, at Treliske, Cornwall for the West Devon and Cornwall DFT Scheme (15 delegates) and in June in Bristol, for the Bath and West DFT Scheme (16 delegates).Two online Zoom days were delivered, one to Bedfordshire & Luton DFT Scheme and one to Hertfordshire & West Essex Scheme, both in June (32 delegates). 'Of Art the Communication, _ the main training for Foundation Dentists toured across UK in 2023. The training day focuses on the key skills of communication by exploring how they often go wrong and what to do about it. Through the day the importance of listening over hearing is looked at., the power of non- verbal communication- how to deal with difficult situations with patients and some tools for promoting good working relationships with staff. The day is interactive and fun and there is NO role play. A total of 277 delegates attended from September to end of November. "The best communication seminar l ever had.. .1 found being able fo do communication activities in smaller groups really useful as there was a lot less pressure compared to having to act, in front of the whole group." 'Kit and Carol were very knowledgeable.. Cascade also delivered a 'Conflict Resolution, workshop in Truro (18 delegates) in April, a 'Difficult Conversations, workshop in July (23 delegates) and a 'Body Language, Masterclass at County Hall, Truro in December (14 delegates), all for Cornwall Social Services. Looking forward to 2024 An application for funding has been submitted to the Arts Council of England to support the development of a new play for people with dementia, building on the success of Four Seasons. We also hope to tour the original play, funding dependent. We will continue to deliver the very successful An-Drama Club in Falmouth and are submitting funding applications to ensure its longevity. We will continue to deliver EFA (Emotional First Aid) in all corners of Cornwall. We will be delivering a young people's workshop - 'Be Your Own Superhero, in liaison with KidzRUs in St Ives in January 2024 and, if Successful, will look at the possibility of rolling this workshop out at other centres. As part of our professional work, we will continue to deliver our series of communication skills training to Foundation Dentists and other health professionals at hospitals and post graduate centres throughout the UK. With the aid of a professional fundraising consultant, we hope to bring in more grants to fund our current work as well as explore new ideas. We will continue to access freelance admin support on an ad hoc basis with the hope of securing a more permanent PA position for the charity. Funding News It has been a challenging year for funding and of 19 grants applied for, only 4 were awarded. However there have been some donations to supplement this income. National Lottery Awards for All - £9,996 towards Four Seasons tour- May 2023 Cornwall Council Community Chest- £1,200 for An Drama Club -August 2023 FEAST - £1,000 for An-Drama Club- May 2023 Thomas Wall Trust - £5,000 towards EFA delivery- July 2023 Donations: Truro Lions Club - £500 towards An-Drama Club- December 2023 Anonymous donor- £40,000 (of which £10,000 is for a new vehicle) Summary Across the whole year we were able to run 86 workshops with 1,303 participants and put on 35 performances to 1,089 attendees. Financial review During the yearthe charity continued to develop its services. It generated an overall surplus of £16,641. Of this a net surplus of £2,904 relates to unrestricted funds and a net surplus of £13,737 relates to restricted funds. As the cost of development of workshops and performances cannot always be met by clients we continue to apply for support to local, regional and national grant making bodies whose interests match those of our Glients. Cascade is a registered charity, constituted in May 1996, with trustees and a management committee. The company was incorporated as a company limited by guarantee on 22nd May 2000 The majority of the other income is from fees charged for performances and workshops where no grant funding is involved. Almost all of Cascade's income goes on production and administration costs. Cascade is not required to register for VAT because most of the activities contributing to its turnover are outside the scope of VAT, bringing the amount of turnover within the scope of VAT well below the threshold for registration. Level of reserves The trustees have considered the reserves of the charity. The policy is to hold six months of costs in cash at any time. The purpose of holding such a reserve is to ensure that debts are met as they fall due. Budgeted costs'for six months are estimated to be £45,000 and unrestricted cash reserves at the year-end were £33,689. Public Benefit The charity's objective is the advan￿ment of education of people of all ages by promoting plays, drama and other dramatic works of educative value with the aim of improving the health and wellbeing of the general public. The Trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit when reviewing the Charity's aims and objectives and in planning future activities and projects. Legal and Administrative Information Name The charity changed its name to Cascade Theatre Company in 2002 and by some clients it is still known by its familiar name of Cascade Theatre in Education Company. Re istration Number The charity registration number is 1059720. Governin Instrument The charity is govemed by Constitution and is administered and managed in accordance with this constitution by the rllembers of the Executive Management Cornmittee. The charity's trustees during the year were" Robert Warner- Solicitor Peter Crane - Chartered Accountant Susan Whitmore - Retired School Teacher and Samaritan Advisor Sue Whitmore resigned from the committee at the AGM on the 21 StAugust 2023. Eloise Renner joined the committee as secretary at the AGM on 21st August 2023. Mana ement Committee The members of the committee during the year were" Robert Warner- Chair Peter Crane - Treasurer Susan Vvhitmore - Secretary (resigned 21StAugust 2023) Eloise Renner elected on to committee as Secretary on 215tAugust 2023 Carol Austin-smith Hilary Guthrie Soozie Tinn eleGted on to the committee on 215IAugust 2023 Bredget Ashtion (Prideaux) also elected on to the Gommittee on 21StAugust 2023 The address of the charity is: PO BOX 70 Truro TR4 9YF Incor oration Cascade Theatre in Education Company was incorporated as a Company Limited by Guarantee on 22nd May 2000 and having changed its name by special resolution was incorporated under the name of Cascade Theatre Company on 17th September 2002. Com an Number The Company Number for Cascade Theatre Company Limited is 3998370. Directors Robert Warner Peter Crane Susan Whitmore - Company Secretary (until 21st August 2023) Eloise Renner- Company Secretary (from 215tAugust 2023) istered Office The address of the Registered Office of the company is: 30-32 Trebarwith Crescent Newquay Cornwall TR7 1DX Bankers CAF Bank Limited 25 Kings Hill Avenue Kings Hill West Malling Kent, ME19 4JQ Related parties and co-operation with other organisations None of our trustees receive remuneration or other benefit from their work with the charity. Any connections between a trustee and a related party must be disclosed to the full board of trustees. Risk Management The trustees have a risk management strategy which comprises" An annual review of the principal risks and uncertainties that the charity faces The establishment of policies, systems and procedures to mitigate those risks identified in the annual review,. and The implementation of procedures designed to minimise or manage any potential impact on the charity should those risks materialise. The review identified that financial sustainability is the major financial risk for the charity. A key element in the management of financial risk is a regular review of available funds to settle debts as they fall due. This report has been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice.. Accounting and Reporting by Charities and in accordance with the small companies regime (section 49(2)) of the Companies Act 2006. ned on behalf of the trustees 'QLJ¥LI S Robert Warner, Trustee Date CASCADE THEATRE COMPANY STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES Tre charity trustees (who are also the directors of the Cascade Theatre Company for the purposes of cornpany law) are responsible ft>r preparing a trustees, annual report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Praclicel. Company Saw requires the charity trustees to prepare financial statements for each year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charrty for that period. In preparing the financi81 statements, the trustees are required to.. select suitable accouniing policies and then apply them consistenuy.. obseNe the methods and principles in Ihe 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 statemenls- prepare the finanaal statements on the going Gon￿rn basis unless it is inappiopriate to presume that the charity wlll continue in business. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose witr) reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the ffnanaal statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of traud and other irregularits'es. The trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the charitable companvs website. Legislation in Ihe United Kingdom goveming the prepar8tlDn and disseminatior) of financial statements may differ frorn legislation in otherjurisdictions. CASCADE THEATRE COMPANY INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS. REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF CASCADE THEATRE COMPANY I report on the accounts of the company for Ihe year ended 31st December 2023, which are set out on pages 9 to 17. Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner The trustees (who are also Ihe directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charIt￿S trustees consider that an audil is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charilies Acl 2011 (the Charities Act) and Ihat an independent examination is needed. Having satisfied myself thal the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independenl examination, it is my responsibilty to.. examine the accounts under section 145 of Ihe Charities Acl- lo follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515)(bl of the Charities Act- and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examiners, report My examination was carried oul in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. 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 you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the eviden￿ Ihat would be required in an audit and, consequently, no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair wew, and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent examiners, statement In connection wilh my examination, no matter has come to my attention to indicate that= accounting records have not been kepl in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006,. the accounts do not accord wilh such records- where accounts are prepared on an accruals basis, whether they fail to comply with relevant accounting requirements under section 396 of the Companies Act 2006. or are not consistent with the Charilies SORP (FRS 102) any matter which the examiner believes should be drawn to the attention of the reader to gain a proper understanding of the accounts. CvL- Mr N Hallam FCCA Crane & Johnston Chartered Cerbfied Accountants 11 Alverton Terrace Penzance, Comwall TR18 4JH Dale.- 15 July 2024 CASCADE THEATRE COMPANY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (income and expenditure account) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Unrestricted Designated Restricted Funds Funds Funds Total Ttslal Notes 2023 2022 IncoTn Voluntary income Donations 3.892 40,000 43,892 201 Actlvlties for generating funds: Interest reGelvable 355 355 35 Income from Charitable activities: Performance &workshop other income 38,571 5.758 38,571 5.75B 17,746 46,291 9.289 10,000 Grants & contracts 17,746 Total income 48,576 57,748 106,322 65,816 Expenditure Expenditure on charitable aGtivities 49,815 39.866 89.681 91,569 Total expendlture 49.815 39,866 89.681 91,569 Net incomellexpendltu￿I (1.2391 17,880 16,641 {25,7531 Transfers between funds 18401 4,983 14,1431 Net rnovÈment in funds 12.0791 4,983 13,737 16.641 125,753) Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought for¥vard 23,141 15,017 13,651 51,809 77.562 Total funds Garried forward 13 21.062 20,000 27,388 68,450 51,809 The slalement of financlal activities indude5 all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive frorn onlinuing aclivrties. CASCADE THEATRE COMPANY BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023 2023 2022 Notes Fixed Assets Tangible Assets 10 1.555 2,074 CurrentAssets Debtors Cash al Bank and in Hand 8.837 61.077 12,792 40,256 69.914 53,048 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 12 13,019) 13,313) Net Currentassets 66,895 49,735 Net assets 68,450 51,809 The funds ofthe charity: Reslricled funds 27,388 13.651 Unreslricled funds.. Designated funds Other charitable funds 20,000 21.062 15,017 23,141 Total Charity funds 13 68,450 51,809 The trustees are satisfied that the company is entitled lo exemption from the reqLtirement to obtain an audit under section 477 of the Companie5 Act 2006 and that members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Act. The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying wth the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect lo accounting records and the preparation of accounts. The accounts have been prepared in accordan￿ with the provisions in Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The accounts were approved by the board of trnslees on ! f.1.1..1..2.+and signed on their behalf by.. CLXIJ I Robert Warner, Trustee Hilary Guthrie, Trustee CASCADE THEATRE COMPANY NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Accounting policles 1.1 B35is of preparation The financial statements have been prepaTed in accotdance wth AfXX)unting and Reporting by Charitles-. Statement of Recommended Practi￿ appllt%ble lo chartbes preparing their accounts In accordan￿ wth the Finan￿81 Reporting Standard applicable in the UK 8nd Republic of Ireland {FRS 1021 (effecttve 1 January 2015) - Icharilies SORP IFRS 10211, the Finanaal Reporting Standard appliGgble In the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 and the Companies Act 2006. Cascade Th88tre Company meets the definitlon of a public beneff entlty under FRS 102. Assets and Ilabllilies are Inllially recognised at hislorTca5 cosl or transaction value unless otherwis8 Stated in the relevant aco)unting sxjlicy nots. 1.2 Incorne AclNiti8s for generating funds Telates to Income receivable by the tharityfor PTovided. Donations, legaaes and other fomis ofvoluntary inGome are recognlsed as Incoming resourc￿ when receivable, except insofar as they are in(xpable of finandal measuremenl. Grants, Sncluding giants for the purchase of Ilxed assets, ate r￿ogniSed In fvll in the Statement of Fin3ncial Activitie5 in the year in %thich they are r￿￿vable. When dtsnors spectty that donation5 and grants gwen to the must be us8d In future accounung periods, the Income is defetred until those peric¥Js. Investmenl1noome is included when re(%wable. 1.3 ExpÈndlture Expendiluie 15 included in the Staternenl of Finand81 Acbvlties on an accruals b85is. indusive of any VAT which cannot be recovered. Charitable 8ctivity expen(Jtture cornpris8s those costs Incurred by the chartty in the delfvery of ils 8Gbvlbes and servI￿S for its benefiaaries. 11 Indudes both costs that Ean be allocated direcdy to Such activities those costs of an indlrect nature necessary lo support them. Other expenditure represents those Items not falling into aTry tsth￿ headtng. PJI costs ale allocated bèlween thg expendibjre et a5set5 between funds Unrestricted funds De51gnated Funds Restricted funds Total funds 2023 Tot81 funds 2022 Fixed assets Current assets Current Ilab111Ies 1,54U 22.541 (3,0191 15 27.373 1.$5S 69,914 13,0191 2.074 53,048 13,3131 20.000 Net assets 21,062 20,000 17