| Trustees' Annual Report for theperiod | |||||||
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Month August |
Year 2024 |
Day 31 |
Month July |
Year 2025 |
Grosvenor Light Opera Company
Charity name Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1065719 Charity's principal address
GLOC
38 Hazelwood Avenue Morden London Postcode SM4 5RR
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole year Mark Pim Chair Sep 2023 - Sep 2024 James Scowen Treasurer Sep 2023 - Dec 2024 Jacqueline Cable Secretary Chair Sep 2023 - Sep 2005 Since Sep 2004 Emma Rettie Secretary Sept 2023 - Sept 2024 Gemma Warren Production Sept 2023 - Sept 2024 Fran Lambert Publicity Sept 2023 - Sept 2024 Alicia Fothergill Angels Since Sep 2023 Jonathan Broad Ordinary Member Sept 2023 - Sept 2024 Philip Errington Ordinary Member Sept 2023 - Feb 2024 Jordan Bryan Ordinary Member Since Sep 24 Caroline Taunt Ordinary Member Since Sep 24 Pei Tan Ordinary Member Since Sep 24 Elizabeth Martin Ordinary Member Since Sep 24 – Sep 25 Jonathon Newman Ordinary Member Since Sep 2024 – Sep 25 Ann Lesley Khatibi- Djalali Ordinary Member Treasurer Oct 2024 - Dec 2024 Since Jan 2025 Monica Vakil-Dewar Publicity Since Sept 25 Jonathan Barr Production Since Sept 25 |
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Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
Name Dates acted if not for whole year
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser Name Address
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Type of governing document
Constitution
(eg. trust deed, constitution) Non-company charity How the charity is constituted
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Elected annually by members at the AGM Trustee selection methods
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Additional governance issues (Optional information)
The charity is run by a committee currently consisting of 8 members who You may choose to include are elected annually at the AGM. The committee oversees the running of additional information, where the charity and shares joint responsibility for decision-making. relevant, about:
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policies and procedures
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adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
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the charity’s organisational
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structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
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relationship with any related
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trustees’ consideration of
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major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.
Section C Objectives and activities
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The principal object of the society is to educate the public in the operatic arts of Gilbert and/or Sullivan to further the development of public appreciation and taste in the said arts to assist and further such charitable Summary of the objects of the institutions and charitable purposes as the Committee shall from time to charity set out in its governing time determine. document The Trustees had due regard to the Charity Commission’s public benefit guidance when planning the programme of events for the year. In September 2024 we performed a concert ‘Deceit and Disguise’ which was a collation of scenes and songs performed on the theme of deceit and disguise. Including some Gilbert and Sullivan’s songs such as Tripping Hither, Tripping Thither from Iolanthe and The Act 2 Finale of The Mikado. The concert was well attended by a diverse range of people, some in their 70s and 80s, young people and lots of young children as well. We offered 10 free tickets to the members of Pimlico Residents Association, to try to make the concert accessible to those that wouldn’t normally be able to attend. In addition we charged a small rate of £12 for children and provided free tickets to some of our Angels. The concert was also part of our celebration for our 75[th] anniversary of the society, where we heard from some of our oldest members and Angel benefactors about the history and how the society has brought them joy since the 1950’s and continues to do so. The performance was just over 90 mins (not including any breaks) and was followed by the celebration which featured our archives from the last Summary of the main activities 75 years, with old programmes, AGM books and photographs going all the undertaken for the public way back to 1949 were on display so that members of the society and benefit in relation to these members of the public can take a look at our rich history and physical objects (include within this archives that have been carefully collated, stored and were displayed. section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance On 13th December 2023, GLOC observed its annual fundraising tradition issued by the Charity of singing traditional Christmas Carols in Trafalgar Square. 41 members Commission on public benefit) sang for an hour to a large crowd. We followed this with our annual Christmas Dinner Social in The Admiralty Pub across the square. GLOC performed The Mikado at the Bridewell Theatre, London on Wednesday 11th June to Saturday 14nd June 2024 (including a matinee performance on the Saturday). The production was directed by Ritchie Scott and the musical director was Christopher Jacklin. Rehearsals started in February 2023 and took place each Wednesday until June at St. Gabriel’s Church Hall in Pimlico. The Artistic director, Ritchie Scott updated the action to modern day setting, allowing the music and structure of the piece to be accessible to a modern day audience. Instead of setting the piece in Japan, it was set in the UK in a car factory where we were still able to bring out the original humour of the piece in a new contextual and cultural setting, making the piece accessible to modern day audience. The production attracted a large cast of 41 members. As part of our charitable aims, we continue to offer the price of a Children’s ticket to the show at only £12, to help make the works of Gilbert and Sullivan more accessible to younger generations. We had a 13 piece orchestra, larger
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than the previous year thanks to a large donation from a friend of the society in memory of his parents who passed away.
The show was very well attended with the matinee performance selling out.
On 19[th] June we took part in The Isabel Jay competition on ‘Doyly Carte Island’ near Weybridge. We performed a short excerpt of our Mikado to G&S enthusiasts on the island where Richard Doyly carte once lived. All members that attended were able to visit the island free of charge so all our members were able to visit the museum on the island. We didn’t come first but were runners up and were the ‘peoples choice’.
We also took the show to The International Gilbert and Sullivan Festival in Buxton, where we were invited to perform in The Pavillion Atys Centre on 16[th] August 2024. The show sold out and was very well received at the festival.
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:
GLOC is an organisation run by volunteers. The productions could not take place without the enormous contribution of time and expertise given by so many of the members. During the past year, volunteers designed and built the set and staging for The Yeomen of the Guard , created props and sourced costumes for the principals and chorus.
● policy on grantmaking;
● policy programme related investment;
● contribution made by volunteers.
Volunteers also helped with lighting, carried out publicity and marketing and ensured that the charity was administered effectively. This helped members to learn and apply new skills while supporting the company’s core aims.
Section D Achievements and performance
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| Section D | Achievements andperformance |
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year |
The charity had built up a good reserve to provide a cushion against any future fluctuations in income and allowed us to decrease the cost of a Children’s ticket to the main show to only £12 for 16 year olds and under. This allowed us to bring the works of Gilbert and Sullivan to a wider audience and helped us in fulfilling our charitable aims. The GLOC Angels and Archangels supported the company loyally, which was hugely appreciated and made an important contribution to the company’s financial position. We emjoyed our 75thanniversary celebration with the daughter of our founding member and some of our earliest members, that joinied in 1951! They shared their memories of the society through the years and shared the joy it had brought to them and how it had enriched their lives. We publically shared our archives. We produced an updated version of_The Mikado_reset in the UK, making it culturally appropriate and therefor accessible for everyone. The Mikado is not always performed due to the difficulties of putting on a show set in another country (Japan) but the reimagining allowed the music to be shared in an appropriate and enlightened setting for all to enjoy. We also shared some of our historical photos and programmes in the programme and at the theatre. Both productions received very positive feedback. |
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| Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves Details of any funds materially in deficit Further financial review details |
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| The Committee’s aspiration for reserves is that the charity will hold sufficient reserves at the year-end to cover the costs of a show without receiving ticket sale income or subscription income. The charity typically incurs all show costs before receiving any ticket income, so this policy means that in the event of a show being cancelled after incurring costs, the charity would still be in a position to meet the ordinary cash flow costs involved in putting on the next show. This will also act as a cushion against lower than anticipated receipts or unforeseen circumstances. The full cost of putting on the summer production, including rehearsal and production costs, is around £18,000. The Committee therefore aspires to hold between £15,000–£18,000 in reserve, to provide a buffer against any sudden financial shock. At the year-end, GLOC had around £28,616 in the bank account. This is in line with the reserves policy and leaves the company in a stable position to support the next year’s activities. |
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The charity’s principal sources of funds are: You may choose to include ● Subscriptions from members additional information, where ● Ticket sales to performances relevant about: ● Donations from regular supporters (‘Angels’ and ‘Archangels’) ● the charity’s principal ● Additional fundraising activities sources of funds (including any fundraising); The main items of expenditure are: ● how expenditure has ● Rehearsal costs including room hire, Musical Director and pianist supported the key objectives of ● Theatre hire the charity; ● Orchestra ● investment policy and ● Production costs such as set, lighting and costumes objectives including any ethical ● Additional costs of touring the production to the International investment policy adopted. Gilbert and Sullivan Festival in Buxton
● Rehearsal costs including room hire, Musical Director and pianist ● Theatre hire ● Orchestra ● Production costs such as set, lighting and costumes ● Additional costs of touring the production to the International Gilbert and Sullivan Festival in Buxton ● The expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity by enabling GLOC to put on successful productions and promote the work of Gilbert and Sullivan to a wider audience.
Section F Other optional information
Section G Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Jacqueline Cable Ann Lesley Khatibi-Djalali Full name(s) Jacqueline Cable Ann Lesley Khatibi-Djalali Chair Treasurer Date 20th May 2025 20th May 2025
Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Chair
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Accounts for Grosvenor Light Opera Company
Charity Registration : 1065719
Year to 31st July 2025
| Income & Expenditure Account Income Summer show income Subscriptions Angels and Archangels Autumn show income Fundraising Activities Financial income less costs Donations & Gift Aid Reclaim Other income Total Income Expenditure on Charitable Activities Rehearsal costs – room plus people Summer show expenses Buxton costs Autumn show expenses Insurance Other expenses Equipment purchase expensed Total Expenditure Net Income/(Expenditure) and Net Movement in Funds for Year Reconciliation of Funds Total Funds brought forward Total Funds Carried Forward |
Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds Prior Year £ £ £ £ 11,838 0 11,838 10,314 10,701 0 10,701 9,810 2,470 0 2,470 3,030 3,168 0 3,168 1,620 183 0 183 167 403 0 403 0 6,064 0 6,064 4,801 777 0 777 4 35,604 0 35,604 29,746 12,650 0 12,650 10,336 14,176 0 14,176 12,600 1,385 0 1,385 1,729 2,329 0 2,329 350 0 0 0 473 73 0 73 40 0 0 0 0 30,613 0 30,613 25,527 4,991 0 4,991 4,218 26,697 0 26,697 18,418 31,688 0 31,688 22,636 |
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Accounts for Grosvenor Light Opera Company
Charity Registration : 1065719
Year to 31st July 2025
| Balance Sheet Cash at bank Current Deposit Cash Debtors Current assets Less; Short-term Creditors Net Current Asets Net Assets Funds General Fund |
263 32,268 727 1,000 34,258 2,570 2,570 31,688 31,688 31,688 31,688 31,688 31/07/2025 |
611 28,005 469 29,085 2,388 2,388 26,697 26,697 26,697 26,697 26,697 31/07/2024 |
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Independent examlnerfs report to the trustees of Growenor U8ht Opera Company I report to the trustees on my examlnation of the accounts of the Grosvenor Light Opera Company (the Trust) for the year ended 31# Julv 2025. Responslbilltles and basls ol report As the charlty trustees of the Trust* YOU a SPOnsIble for the preparadon of the accounts In accordance wlth the reqUIrnents of the Charltles Act 20111'the Art'l. I port in respert of my examinatlon of the Trust's accounts carrled out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carryin8 Out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions 8lven by the Charity Commisslon under section 145151{bl of the Ad. Independent examlnerfs ststement I have completed my exaMinaOn. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examlnatlon glving me cause to believe that In any materlal respect: l. accounting records were not kept In respert of the Trust as requlred by section 130 of the Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord wlth those records. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters In connecdon wlth the examinatlon to which attentton should be drèwn in thi5 report In order to enable a proper understandlng of the accounts to be reached. Signed: Name: Natasha Andreou Relevart professional qualIfi¢aOn or membership of professlonal bodles Ilf any}: Address.. 224 Plekhurst Lane, Westwlckham. BR4 OHL Date: 29" June 2026