STOCKPORT PLAZA TRUST (A Company Limlted by Guarantee) Company Registration No. 03790941 Charity No. 1076494 TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 Audttorn: Azels Audit Services. Alpha House. 4 Greek Sireel, Stockport, Cheshire SK3 8AB srockport Plozc Tiusr- rARondFlnonc15tareMenr5 2025
STOCKPORT PLAZA TRUST (A Company Limfted by Guarant••) TRUSTEE'S ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 CONTENT8 Company Infomialion Trustees. Annual Report 10-12 Audllor's Report lo the Trustee$ 13 Slalemenl Of Financial Actlvltle$ 14 Balartt She81 15 Cash Flow Statement 16-22 Notes to the Flnanc181 Stslemonis StockportHozo TruJt- fARortdFirton¢itslStotements 2025
STOCKPORT PLAZA TRUST (A Company Limited by Guarantee) COMPANY INFORTIoN DIRECTORS I TRUSTEES Nigel Anderton- Chairman David Blake Terence Carnes Christopher Gordon Richard Gray Chris Jeffries Matthew Male Mel Spooner Linda Weekes-Holt REGISTERED OFFICE The Plaza Mersey Square Stockport Cheshire SK11SP REGISTERED NUMBERS Company Number.. Charity Number: 3790941 1076494 SOLicrroRS Gorvins Solicitors Dale House Tiviot Dale Stockport Cheshire SK1 1TA AUDrroRS Azets Audll SeNi¢e$ Alpha House 4 Greek stet Sl¢xkport Cheshlre SK3 8AB StockportPioio Twst- TARoftdFin•nci015tatements 2025
STOCKPORT PLAZA TRUST (A Company Limitod by Guarantee} TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT For the year ended 31 August 2025 INTRODUCTION The Iruslees of Stockport Pla2a Trust Limited present their report for the year ended 31 August 2025 under the Companies A¢t 2006 and the Ch8ri1ies Act 2011, together with Ihe audited financial statements for that period. The financial 51alements comply with the Companies Act 2006. the Charities Governing Document and the relevant Statement of Recommended PractiGe (The Charities SORP 20051. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION The Stockport Plaza Trust Limiled is a registered charity InLJmber'. 10764941 and company (number". 37909411 limiled by membership gLJaranteè Ils regislered office is shown on the cornpany information sheet (Page 21. The present trustees who served during the per40d, together with details ol exlernal advisers are also noted on the company information sheel. STRUCTURE. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document The charity Is governed by lis Memorandum and Articles of Association adopled on 17 June 1999. Governing bodies The Board of TTuslees is responsible for the overall governance of the charity. The affairs of the charity are administered by a Council of Management, the members of which occupy Ihe position of directors for the purpose of the Companies Act. Recruitment and Iraining of tru$t8•$ The trustees are responsible lor Ihe appoinlrnenl of new trustees. New Iruslees will only be appointed afler due consideration is given to eligibility, personal competence and special skills. New Irijslees, when arTrpoinled, are inducted inlo the working of the charily by the existing trustees. Elected members Nigel Anderton- Chairman Davi¢J 81ake Richard Gray Chris Jeffries Mel Spooner Linda Weekes-Holl Terence Carnes Christopher Gordon Matthew Male Nominèè member$ The Friends of the Plaza The National Trust Stockpori MBC No longer in existence No nomination Helen Walters {observerJ Stockport Pltszo Tru5t- TAR ond FinanciolStt7tements 3025
STOCKPORT PLAZA TRUST (A Company Limitod by Guarantee) TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT For the year end 31 Augu$t 2025 Icontlnuodl STRUCTURE. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT (Continued) Appointment The Board of Trustee5 consists of up to nine elected members and three nominated trustees. One third of the elected trustees who have been in office the longest relire each year. bul are eligible for re-election. Thr8e nominaled Iruslees may be 8ppoinled, one by each of the following organi$3tions'. The Friends of the Plaza The National Trust Stockport Metropolitsn Borough Cwncil The Frien¢Js of the Plaza has close(l and will not make any future nominations Rglatéd partl•s The objects, for which the Trust was established, by ils n8luTe, required the appointment ol persons with experience of theatre and cinem3. A number of the Iru51ees are members of organi5ations who have an interest in hiring Ihe building or who have related interests. None of these associated transaction5 have been infiuence(J by any inlere51s other than the Trust's. They are not material and all such interests have bèen fully disclosed, where appropriate. RISK MANAGEMENT The trustees have identified the major risks facing the Trust as failing lo rneel Ils financial targets, especially income generation from ticket sales, front of house sales, operational grants and donalions. The Trust monitors income from all sources. insligales largeled marketing lo increase awareness and lickel sales. and has been applying for grants from a diverse and extensive Tar4Je of bolh exisling and polential sources. The Trust undertakes an annual review of health and safely risks. and has in pla polic$ lo ensijre compliance with best practice. The Iwslees are satisfied that systems are in place lo mitigate the exposure lo major risks. Stockport Ploia frust- fAR ond Finonciu15ttstemenr$ 2Q25
STOCKPORT PLAZA TRUST (A Company Limited by Guarantee) TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT For the year ended 31 August 2025 IContlnu?dl OBJECTS, AIMS, OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES The objects of the Trust are as 51aled in the Memorandvm of Association. The rnission sialeTTienl of the Trust is as follows.. 'To protect, preserve and promote the Plaza Super Cinema as a fine example of 1930s architeclure through modern viable use as a cenlre lor p8rforffling arts and inem8, SeIng local. national 8rFd regAonal Communities. Thg Trustees reviewed Ihe Trust's strategy during the year. The key aims are Maintaining the Pla2a's position a5 the premier variety venue In the North Wesl 2. Making the most of the Plaza 3. Completing the heritage refurbishment of the Plaza 4. Plaza commitment to youth thealre 5. Enabling all Stockport children lo have the opporlunily lo be involved in the Plaza 6. Taking the Plaza on lour 7. Ensuing the Plaza trust is fil for purpose lo support the charity and our mission The trustee5 continued their policy of Carrying on restoration works and are ulilising a survey of maintenance requiremenls for the next five years undertaken by external consultants created in 2019. The theatrical programme. has been a full mixture of variety perforrnances and shows as well as a substan1181 usè by local comtnunity groups and family entertainment Shows. The film programme $ being continually developed antl includes National Theatre Encore and Live presentations and Opera screenings. FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL REVIEW A summary of the fin8nci81 results for the year can be found in the Statement of Financial Activities (Page 131. The total incoming Tesources were £1,633,921 as compared to £1,572,879 in the previous year. Total resources expended in the period were £1,592,249 as compared to £1.497,660 in 2024. The Calé Reslaufanl ha5 continued to run successfully durin9 the year. Stockport Plozo Trust- TAR and Finonciolstoremenrs 2025
STOCKPORT PLAZA TRUST (A Company Limited by Guarant8e} TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT For thg yoar endod 31 August 2025 (Continuod} FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL REVIEW (Continued) The Plaza has undergone further resloTalive work lo prescriptive standards during the past twelve months, reflecting the building s original architectural inlenl. The building maintenance costs for 2025 were £287,054 compared lo £261,989 in 2024. The Plaza undertook capital expendiluie of £14,370 during the year. Overall, the Plaza made a surplus of £41,67212024 surplus £75.219). A surplus on the General Fund of £91,696 was achieved (surplus £118,978 in 20241 and there was a deficit on the Capital Fund of £48,024 (compared lo a deficit of £47,759 in 20241. A deficit on the re51ricled fund of £2,00012024 surplu5 £2,000). The Plaza has received no public body funding during the year. The Plaza budgeted for 2841301 in 2024} events during the year and achieved 291 1288 in 20241. Tight control has been maintained on expenditure during the year.. although some staff costs have increased due lo National Living wage requirements The Plaza continues to hold cross-communily events including the Festival of Remembrance, local schools, local operatic groups and dance schools. These events demonstrate our commitment to community use and we will endeavour lo expand our activities in these areas. Stockport Plaza Trust conlinues to rely on an eveT-increasing number of volunteers and the Trust acknowledges their commitment and dedication.. The Trustees - for governance of the Trust. The Stage Crew- for the setting and operation of performances. The Projection Team - for the presentation of films and Maintenan of cinema eouipmenl. The Organ Team - for the mainlenance of the Compton Organ. Front of House Staff - for ensuring the smooth running of performances. Café Volunteers- for their service in the Café Lounge. Friends of Ihe Plaza - for the donations provided. Al other volunteers who contribute lo the successful mainlenarbce and operation of the building in any way. FUTURE ACTIVITIES Along with the continuing maintenance of the building, il is intended the theatre continues ils Current high level of usage, tK)Ih through shows and performances and other uses of this unique space including location filming. Stockport Plozo Tru5t- TAR ond Finonciulstotements 2025
STOCKPORT PLAZA TRUST {A Company L•M0d by Guarantee) TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT For tho y•ar onded 31 August 2025 IContlnu8d) FUTURE ACTIVITIES Iconlinuedl 11 is our inlenlion to continue with the successful Heritage tours of the Aaza. lo give patrons and members of the cornmunily an insight into the heritage of the Plaza building and of ils historic importance. Our overall aim is lo continue lo increase usage of the Theatre. PUBLIC BENEFITS, AIMS AND INTENDED IMPACT In meeting with the objectives of Ihe Charity, the Trust's public benefit aim is lo preserve and maintain the Plaza Super Cinema in excellent condition and to promote performing arts lo lorAI, regional and national communities, achieved by prov¢(Jing lickeling SUPPOrt to underprivileged groups, offering preferential rates to community performing arts groups. hosting school and lifelong learning events, offer Herilage tours of the theatre and provide vdunleers experience of working in a Ihealrical environment. In selling out policy and p18nning activities, the Trustees have given careful consideration lo Ihe Guidance from the Charity Commission aboul public benefit. INVESTMENT POLICIES Under the Memorandum and Article5 of Association. the charity has ihe power lo make any investment which the Trustèe5 see fil. The charity has a policy of keepirMJ any surplus funds in short term deposlts, which can be accessed readily. RESERVES POLICY The Tru51's policy on reserves is to consider only what is necessary 10 5UPPOrt an unforeseen and sustained drop in the Iheatre's revenue. hold sufficient serveS lo cover six months. worth of overheads expenditure and support the restoration ¢8pilal pl8n. The ¢apila1 plan re1ales to the future resloralion and maintenance of the thealre and has been detailed in an external consultanl's report selling out a five year plan for rnainlenance aclivilies. The Board continues to rnonilof the financial position and reseryes post Ihe year end. Our financial plans going forward, are lo main18in the reserves al the policy level The Trust does not intend lo hold reserves for any purpose other than lo fulfil ils aims as noted in the Memorandurn and Articles of Association. This policy is lo be reviewed annually by the Trustees. Stockport Pluzo Trust- TARondFtnonciolStotements 2025
STOCKPORT PLAZA TRUST {A Company Limlted by Guarantee) TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT For the year ended 31 August 202S {Continuedl STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE The Iruslees are responsible for their annual report and the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and Llnited Kingdom Accountin9 Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Ac¢otJnling Pracli¢el lor each fin8ncial year. These rinancial statements give a tnje and fair view of the in¢oming resour¢e5 and application of those resources to the charrty and group during the year, and ol the stale of affairs al the end of the financial ye8r. In preparing these financial slalemenls, the trustees are required lo.. ensure that suitsble accounting policies are established and applied consi5lently', make judgements and eslimales which are reasonable and prudent.. srale whether the applicable accounling standards and slalemenl of recommended accounting practice have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial slalements,. and prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis, unless il is inappropriate lo presume that the ¢harity will continue in oper8110n. The Trustees confirm that they have complied with the above requiremenls in preparing rinancial statements. The Iruslees have overall responsibility for ensuring Ihal the chaTty has appropriate systems and controls, financi81 and otherwise. They are also responsible for keeping proper accounting records which tlisclose with reasonable accuracy at any lime the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements Comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the 85sets of the ¢harily and for IheiT Proper application 85 required by charity law, and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irre9ularities and to provide re8s0n8ble 8s5vrance Ihal.. the charity 15 operating efficiently and effectively., 311 as5els are safeguarded against unaulhorised use OT disposilion and are properly applieo., proper records are maintained and fin2ncial information used wilhin the charity. or for publication, is reliable., the charity complies wth relevant laws and fegulations. Internal controls over all forms of commitment and expenditure continue lo be refined lo improve efficiency. Processes are in place lo ensure that performance is monitored and th81 appropriate management information Is prepared and reviewed regularly by both the executive management and the Boafd ol Trustees. The systems of internal control are designed to provide reasonable, bul not absolute assurance against material misstalement or loss. They include.. an annual budget approved by the trustees., Stockport Ploz(r Tru5t- TAR ondFinanciolStotement5 2025
STOCKPORT PLAZA TRUST (A Company Llmlted by Gu•ranto•) TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT For th• y••r •nd•d 31 August 2028 {Continu•d) STATEMENT OF TRUSTEE8' RESPONSIBILITIES AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE Icontinuedl fegular consideialion by the trustees of financial results, variances from budgets, non- financial pwformance inditslors and benchmarking reviews.. delegotion of day lo day management authority and $egre9ollon of duties,. and Ideniffaf10n and management of risks. Importantly. the Board believes, based upon current finanGtal reporting and reserves position. Ihal the Trust remains a going concern. Appr•v•d on b•h•lf of th• tru81•••: NIGEL ANDERT(iN Trusiee Dale.. 21. . 206 Sto¢port Ploio Trust- TAR ¢ynd Finoncio1Stotements 2025
STOCKPORT PLAZA TRUST INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF STOCKPORT PLAZA TRUST Opinlon We have audited Ihe Iinanaal statements ol Stockport P18z3 Twsl Ilhe 'ch8rity'1 for the year ended 31 August 2025 which Cornpfise the statement of financial acuvities. the balan sheet. the slatemenl of cash flows and notes to the financial slalements, including significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards. including Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Siandard applicable in Ihe UK and Republic ol Ireland Iuniled Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practicel. In our opinion. Ihe financial 51atements'. give a true and fair view ol the stale of the charitable company's affairs as at 31 A¢Jgust 2025 and ol its incoming resources and appli¢aiton of resovrces. for Ihe year then ended., have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accountlng Practice.. 8nd have been prepared in a¢¢or¢Jan¢e bwth the requirernent5 01 Ihe Companies Act 2006. Basss for oplnlon We ¢oNduGted our audil in accordance wtth International Standards on Auditing IUKI IISAS IUKII and 3pplicabfe law Our responsibilities under those standards are further described In the Auditor's responsibilities lor the audil of the linancial stalernenls section of our report. We are Independenl ol the charity in accordance with the elhical requirements that are relevant lo our audit of the financial slalemenls in the UK, including the FRC'S Ethical Standard. and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these reouiremenls. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriale lo provide a basis lor our opinion. Conclusions relating to going concern In auditing the finan¢ial Slaternenls. we have conduded Ihat (he truslees, use of the going concern basis ol accounting in the praparaiion of the financial StateentS is appropnate. Based on Ihe Wofk we h8ve performed, we have not identifred any malerlal un¢ertainbes rèlaling to events or conditions that. individually or collectively. may cast significant doubt on the charity's ability to continue as a going concern for 8 period of al least twelve months from when the financial statements are aijlhorised for issue. Our SpOnsibl11t1es and Ihe responsibilities ol the trustees with respect lo going con¢ern are described in the relevant sects'ons of this report. Other information The other iThlormalion comprises the Snlormation included in the annual report other than Ihe financial slalemenls and our auditor's report thÈr6on. The trustees are responsible lor the other inlormalion contained within the annual reporl. Our opinion on the financial statements does nol cover the other information and we do not express any form ol assurance concluston Iheieon. Our responsibility is to fead the other Infomaiion and, in doing so. consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with Ihe financial statemenls or our kntswledge obtained in the ¢our5e of Ihe audit. or otherwise appears to be materially misstaled. 11 we identify such matèria5 inconsistencies or apparenl material rnisstatemenls. we are required lo determine whether this gives rise lo a material missialement in the financial slaternents themselves. If. based on the work we have performed. we conclude Ihat there is a material misslalemenl of this other information, we are required lo report that laci. Matters on which we are required to report by exceptlon We have nothing to report in respect ol the following matters in latiOn lo which the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 require us to report to you if, in our opinion.. the Information given in the financial statements is inconsi5tenl in any material respect with the truslèe5' port,. or sufficient accounting record5 have not been kepl.. or the linancial statements are nol in agfeernent with the accounting records,. or we have nol receivèd all the information and explanabons we require for ovr audil. Stockpgrt PIG20 TS¢- TARondFinonctolStotements 2025 io
STOCKPORT PLAZA TRUST INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED) TO THE TRUSTEES OF STOCKPORT PLAZA TRUST R¢$ponsiblllt5e$ of trustees As explained more fully In the slalemenl of Iruslees. Tesponsibilities, the trustees, who are also the dirè¢lors of the charity for Ihe purpose of company law, 3re responsible for the preparaiion ol Ihe financlal statements and for being satisfied Ihal they give a true and fair view. and for such internal control as the trusl&es doiermine is necessary to enable the preparation ol financial slaternents that are free Irom material misstalemenl. whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial slalements. the trustees are responsible for assessing the charity's ability to conlinue a5 a going concern. disclosing. as applicable, matters rèlated to going concern and using Ihe going concern basis ol accoL*nling unless the trustees either intend lo liquidale (he charitable company or to cease oper81ion5. Of have no realists"c allernalwe but to do so. Auditorfs responslbllltl•s for th• audit of the financial slat•m•nls We have been appointed a5 auditor under section 144 01 the Charities AGI 2011 and report in acwdance with the Act and relevant regulations rnade or having effect thereunder. Oijr tsbjective5 are lo obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial 5talemÈnts as a whole are fre¢ from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and 10 Issue an auditoir's report that Includes our opinion Reasonable assurance is a high level ol assufance but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in ac¢ordance with ISAS IUKI will always detect a material misstslernenl when il exists. Misstatements can arise from Iraud or error and are considered rnalerial il. individually or in the aggregate. they could reasonably be expected to inwuence the economie decisions ol users taken on the basis of these financial statements. A further description ol our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting Council's website ai.. hltps.'Il www.frc.org.uklaudilorsresponsibililies. This dè5eription forTns part of our auditor's report. Extent to which the audll was ctsnsidered capable ol detecitng irregvlarities. including fraud Irregularities. Including fraud, are instance5 01 non-compliance wilh laws and regulalions. W& design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above and on Ihe Financial Reportsng Council's website, to dele¢l malerial misstalemenls in respect of irr8gularities, including Iraud. W& obiain and updaltr our understandin9 01 the enlily. Ils aCtivi"eS, ils ¢onirol environmenl, and likely futurè developments, including in relation lo the legal and regulatory framework applicable and how the entity is complying with that framework. Based on this understanding. we identify and assess the rssk5 of Fnaterial missiatemenl ol the financial slalemenls. whether due to IraLkd or error. design and perftsrm audit procedures responsive to those r)5ks, and obtain audil evidence that is sufficienl and appropriate to provide a basis lor our opinion This Includes consideralion of the risk of acls by the enlity that were contrary 10 applicable laws and regulations, induding fraud. In response lo Ihe risk ol irregularities and non-compliance with laws and regulalioThs, including fraud. we designed procedures which included.. Enquiry ol management and those charged with governance around actual and potential liligation and claims as well as 8¢tual, suspecled and alleged fraud.. ReviewitTrg minules ol meetings ol those charged with govefnance., Assessing the extent ol Cornplian with Ihe 12ws and regulations ¢tsnsidered to have a direct material effect on the financial slatements or the operalions ol the eniity through enouiry inspection.. Reviewsng financial slatemenl disclosures and teslino 10 5LJPPOrting documentation to assess compliance with applicable laws and regulalions., Performing audit work over the risk ol managernenl bia5 and override ol eonlrols. Induding teslirTrg of journal enlries and other adjustments lor approprialene5s. evaluating the bu5ine5s rationale ol significant transaclions outside the normal course ol businèss and reviewing accounting estimates lor indical()rs ol potenlial bias. Because of the inherent limltations of an audil, there is a risk Ih81 we will not delecl all irregularilies. including those leading lo a material misstatement in the financial stalemenls or non<ornpliance with regulation. This risk increases the more Ihal compliance with a law or regulation is removed frorn the events an¢J transactions refiecled in Ihe financial slalements, as we will bè 1È5s likely lo become aware ol instances ol non-compliance. The risk ol not delecling a material misstatement resullino trom fraud is higher than for one re5ulling from erTor, as fraud may involve collusion. forgery, inteniional omissions, misrepre5eniations. or Ihe override of intemal control. Stockport Plotc TTU5t- TAR ond FinonciolStotement5 2025 li
STOCKPORT PLAZA TRUST INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT {CONTINUED> TO THE TRUSTEES OF STOCKPORT PLAZA TRUST Utr ol our r•port This report is made solely lo the charlty's trusle&s. as a body. in accordance with part 4 of the Charitse5 IAccounts and Reports) R8gulallon$ 2008. Our audll work has been undertaken so Ihal we mlght State to the charitys Irusleos Ihose malters we are requlred lo slate lo them in an audrtor's report and lor no other purpos8. To Ihe fullest extent permSttfjd by law. we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone olher than the chority and the ¢h8rity'5 trusteès as a body, for our aijdil work, lor this report. or IOT the oplnions we have forme(l. Jon8th8n W•rd IS•nlor Ststutory Audttorl for and on b•h•lf of Az•ts Audlt S•rvlc•$ Chrt•Md A¢countsnt• Stslutory Audttor Alph8 House 4 Greek Slreel Sl¢xkport Unbled Klngdom Sk3 8AB is eligible for appornlm$nl as auditor of the charity by virt4Je of Its eligibility for appotnlmenl as audilor of a company under section 1212 01 the Compani66 Act 2006. 5ta¢kport Plots Trust- TAR ond FinonclolStQtsmeftt5 2025 12
STOCKPORT PLAZA TRUST IA Company Llmittd by Guarantee) STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 Gen•r•l Fund Not• Fund C8pllO1 Fund 202$ 2024 INCOMING RESOURCES.. Incomlng R•Eourc•s frorn G•n•rat•d Fund5'. Voluntsryln¢om•'. Donations and Grants Refunded Grant Legacies Ac14vrtl•B lor Ggrt•ratln9 Funds.. Theatre Income Investment Income Fundraising Events Other Incom• 53.361 53.361 62,945 2.OLKI 1.575.821 1.667 3,072 1,575,821 1,667 3,072 1.506.154 333 1,447 TOTAL NCOMING RESOURCES.. 1,633.92l 1,633.921 1,572,879 RESOURCES EXPENDED.. Cosl ol Generaliny Funds.. Fundraisin¥ Events 191 191 1,764 Dlroct charitab Exp•ndltur¢: Theatre Costs Front ol House Cosis BvildinE Maintenance Other Support Costs 284,196 236,124 287,054 719,160 48.024 334.220 236,124 287,054 719,160 355.089 254.361 261.989 610.147 J,526,725 2.000 48,024 L,S?6.749 1,483,350 GoverDanie Costs 15,500 15.500 14.310 TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDÉD: 1.5¢2.225 2.000 48,0211 1,592.249 1.497,6f4J 148t In¢omln9 1 Ioulgtsingl Resources Noi Movement boiween Funds N•1 Mov•mont i* Furtds 91.696 12,0001 148,0241 41.672 75,219 91.696 12.0001 148.0241 41.672 75,219 BIrb¢0 at 1 Stptomber 2024 881.839 2.OLKI 1,653,928 2,537.767 2.462.548 BALANCE AT 31 AUGUST 202S 13 973.535 1,605,904 2.579.439 2.537.767 Stockport Pl3z6 Trust- TAR and Financial Statements 2025 13
STOCKPORT PLAZA TRUST IA Company Llmlted by Guarantee) BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 AUGUST 2025 2025 2024 FIXED ASSETS: TaD8ible assets io 1.784.866 IA47.706 CURREPIT ASSETS: Stock Debtors Cash at bank 15,753 108,773 1.676,795 1,801,321 15.953 103.391 1,377,700 1.497.044 li CREDITORS.. AMOUNTS FALUNG DUE VIITHIN ONE YEfvA: 12 I.(6.748 806.983 N£f CURRENfASSEfS.. 794.573 690,061 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LILmE8. 2.579,439 2.537,767 FINANCED ey.. General Fund Restricted Fund Capital Fund 973,535 881,839 2.000 1,653.928 13a 13 1,605,904 2.579,439 2,537,767 Flnanelal Stit•m•nts •1gn•d on b•half olth• Board of Dlr•rtt>r•: NIGEL ANDERTON Chairman CHRIS JEFFRIES Flnancial Director Approveé bythe Board.. Ll , * 1 2 02<v Company Number.. Chèrity Number.. 3790941 1076494 Stockport Plaia Trust-TAR and FlnaTrclal Ststements 2025 14
STOCKPORT PLAZA TRUST (A Company Limited by Guarantee) CASH FLOW STATEMENT 2025 2024 Cash flows from activities Surplus/lLossl for the financial year Adjustments for: Depreciation of fixed a55et5 Interest received Detreasellincreasel in receivables Decreasellincreasel in inver)tory Increase/ldecreasel in payables Cash from activitios Interest paid Net sh generated from actsvities 41,672 75,219 77,210 11,6671 15,3821 200 199,765 311,798 79,471 13331 19,352 154,143 327,916 311,798 327,916 Cash flows from investing activities Purchase of fixed assets Interest received Net cash from investing activities 114.3701 1,667 112,7031 {54,5081 333 154,1751 Net Increaselldecreasel in cash and bank Opening balance cash and bank Closing balance cash and bank 299,095 1,377.700 1,676,795 273,741 1,103,958 1,377,700 Stockport Plaza Trust - TAR and Financial Statements 2025 15
STOCKPORT PLAZA TRUST IA Company Limitèd by Guaranteo) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 August 2025 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Company $tstus Stockport Plaza Trust is a private company limited by guaranlee. The Director5 of Ihe company are the Trustees named on page 2. In Ihe event of the company being wound up. the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited lo £1 per member of the company The registered office is The Plaza. Mersey Square. Slockporl. Cheshire, SK1 1 SP. 1.1 Accounting convention These accounts have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102"The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland I'FRS 102,1, 'Ac¢ounting and Reporting by Charities" the Statement ol Recornmended Pra¢ti¢e for charities applying FRS 102, the Companies Acl 2006 and UK Generally Accepled Accounting Practice as it applies from 1 January 2015. The Charity is a Public Benefit Enlily as defined by FRS 102. The accounts are prepared in sterling. which is the functional ¢urrency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial slalemenls are rounded lo the nearest £. The accounts have been prepared undei the historical cost convention. The principal accounting polic5 adopted are sel out below 1.2 Going concem At the time of approving the accounts, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources lo continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue lo adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the accounts. 1.3 Charitable funds Unreslrscted lunds are available for use al the discretlDn ol the trustees in furtherance ol their charitable objectives unless the funds have been desi9naled for other tkurposes. Reslricted funds are subjecl to specific condition5 by donors as to how they may be used. The PUTpcises and uses of the reslricled funds are set out in the notes to the accounts. Free reseNes are available for use al the discretion of the Trustees in pursuit of the general objectives of Ihe charity. 1.4 In¢oming resourc Income is recognised when the charity is legally enlilled lo il after any performance conditions have been mel. the amounts can be measured reliably and il is probable that income will be reIved. Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Olh&r donations are recognise(l once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of Ihe amount. Income lax re¢overable in relation Icty éonalions received under Grft Aid or deeds ol Covenant is recognised al the time of the donation Leg8cies are recognised on receipl or olhewise il the charity has been nolrfied ol an impending dislribulion. the amount is known, and re¢eipl is expecled. 11 the arnounl is not known. the legacy is Irealed 35 a contingent asset. Stockport Plozo Trust- TAR ond Finonci015totements 2025 16
STOCKPORT PLAZA TRUST (A Company Limtted by Guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 August 2025 Turnover is measured al the lair value of the consideration received or receivable and represents amounts receivable for goods and services provided in the normal ci)urse ol business, nel of discounts, VAT and other sales related taxes. 1.5 Resources expended All expenditure is aonIed lor on èn accruals basis and has been included under expenses categories that aggregate all c051s lor allocation to activities. Where costs cannot be diTectly allribuled lo particular activities they have been allocated on a basis consislent with the ijse of the resources. Support cosls are those costs incurred (Jireclly in SUPPOfl ol expenditure on the objects of the company. Governance costs are those incurred in connection with adminislr8lion of the company and compliance with constilulional and stslulory requirements. 1.6 Deprlation Depreciation is provided lo wri(e off the cost, less estimated residual values, of all fixed assets. This is on a slr8ighl line basis over the expected useful lives of ihe assets al the following annual rates.. Freehold property & theatre improvements- straight line Furniture, fixtures & fillings - 10'/o straight line All other assets- 200/0 51raight line 1.7 Interest recelvable Inveslmer51 Income is accounted for in the period in which the charity is enlitled lo receipt. Interest is shown 39 gross Interest, as the charity is exempt from corporation tax. 1.8 Deferred income The charity defers incorne reiVed on liGkel sales for shows and events until the date the show or event has taken place. The charity is not enlitled lo the income until il has been confirmed that the show or event has taken place. Shows and evenis can be cancelled and any ticket sale income would have lo bè refunded to the customer. 1.9 Financial In$truments The charity has elected lo apply the provisions of Section 11 'Basic Finanoal Instruments. and Section 12 '0theT Inslrutn8nls Issues, of FRS 102 to all ol its financial instruments. Financial instrurnent5 are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party lo the contractual provisions of the instrument. Financial assets and Iiabililies are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to sel off the rècognisÈd amounts and there 15 an iniention to sett¢e on a nel basis or lo realise the asset and sellle the liability simultaneously. Basffc financlal ass•is Basic financial assets. which include debtors 8nd cash and bank balances. are initially measured at transaction pce including transaction costs and are subsequently carried al amortised cost vsing the eNÈcb"vè interest method unless the arrangement conslitules a financing tran53cIIDn. ere Ihe transaction is meaSUd at the present value of the futLJre receipts discounted al a rnarket rale of nter&si. Financial assets d855ified 2$ ieceivable %vtlhin one year are nol amortised. siockport P1¢720 Trust- TAR ond Finoncioisrotements 2025 17
STOCKPORT PLAZA TRUST (A Company Limited by Guarantoèl NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 August 2025 1.9 Baslc financlal assets (coniinu•d) Debt in51rumenls are subsequtrntly carrted al amorti$ed cosl. using Ihe effecbve inleresi rate method. Trade cieditors are obligations to pay for g()ods or seryices that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations Ii¢m suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current Iiabi1ilies il paymènl is due within one year OT less. 11 nol. they are presented as non<urrenl Iiabililies. Tradè creditors are recognised inilially al transaction price and subsequenlly measured al amoriisèd ¢ost Lising the effective interest method. Dgrecognitlon of Ilnanclal Ilabllitios Financial liabilitres are decogniSed when the charity'5 contractual obligats'on5 expire or are discharged or cancell. 1.10 Employee benefit5 The Cost of any unused holiday entillemenl is recognised in Ihe period in which the employee's services are received. Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to temiinale the employment ol an employeè or lo provide terrnination bentsfils. 1.11 Taxation The company is registered as a Charitable Trijsl and is therefore exempl from corporation lax, due to an annual exemption under sections 466 to 493 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 2 Critlcal accountlng ostlmate$ and Judggments In the applicatior) of the charity's accounting poliaes, Ihe trustees are required to mak¢ judgernents, e5timate5 and assumptions about the carrying amount ol assets and liabilities that are not fead*ly pparent Irorn olher sources. The eslimales and assoaaled assumptions are based on historieal experience and olher factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual ¢èsulls may difler from these estimates. The eslimates and undedying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounling eslimates are recognised in the period in which the eslimate 15 revised where the revision affects only that penod, or in the perKJd of the rèvision 8nd luture periods where the revi510n affect5 both cUrn1 and futu periods. There are no ¢ri11¢81 a¢¢ounting eslimale5 or judgements. Stockport PloEO Trust- TAR ond Finon£iolSrotements 2025 18
STOCKPORT PLAZA TRUST IA Company Limitèd by Guaranteg) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 August 2025 (Continuadl 3. DONATIONS GRANTS Genernl Fund Rtr$trict•d Fund Toial 202S Total 2024 Capltal Fund Donations- Other DonatlOn5 39.649 39.649 47.282 Grants.. Sundry Income.. 13.712 13,712 IS,663 53,361 53,361 62.945 4. LEGACIES Genefal Fund Restrleted Fund Total 2025 Totsl 2024 ¢apltal Fund Received Cost5 12.0001 The restricted funds were designated for backsta8e expenditure. The fund5 were spent May 2024. S. DIRECT CHARITABLE INCOME Gener•1 Fund Restricted Fund Totsl 2025 Totsi 2024 Capltal Fund Theatre Income Front of House Income Pwofit on disposal of fixed a$5et5 944,802 631,019 944,802 631,019 912,248 593.906 1.575,821 1,575,821 1.506.154 6. OIRECT CHPRITABLe EXPENDITURE G¢Dgral Fund R¢$lrl¢t•d Fun Totol 2025 Tolal 2024 Capllal Fund Theatre Costs Front of House Cost5 Building Maintenance Fundraising Costs Salaries Sundries Depreci3tion Lo55 Qn Oisp05al of Assets 255.010 236.124 287.054 191 660.391 58.769 29.186 2,000 257.010 236,124 287,054 191 660,391 58,769 77.210 275,618 254,361 261,989 1.764 583,442 26.705 79,471 48,024 1.526,725 48,024 1.576.749 1.483,350 Stockport Pl323 Trust-TAR and Financial Statement$ 2025 19
STOCKPORT PLAZA TRUST IA Company Llmlted by Guarante•) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For tho y•ar ond•d 31 August 2025 (Contlnu•dl 7. SUPPORT COSTS G•n•ral Fund R•strfct•d Fund capltal Fund Tolol 2024 2025 Salaries Sundries 660,391 58.769 660,391 58,769 583,442 26,705 719,160 719.160 610.147 . GOVERNANCE COSTS General Fund R•8trlct•d Fund Capltal Fund Total 2025 Total 2024 Audlt Fees 15.5CN) 15,500 14.310 15,500 15,500 14,310 9. EMPLOYMENT COSTS G•n•ral Fund R•8trletod Fund Cjpltal Fund Total 2025 Total 2024 Sta8e Produrtion5 Wages & Salaries National Insurance Costs Pension costs 66,801 537.262 47.004 9,324 660.391 66.801 537,262 47.004 9,324 660,391 48,027 493.046 34.266 8,103 583.442 The dirertors are all volunteers and do not ie¢elve any remuneration for thelr ser¥lces. One employee earned between £60.000 and £70.OC¥).' and expenses of £ nil were paid12024- £ nill. The average number of full-tlme equlvalent employees, excludlng directors. was as follows.. 2025 2024 Operational Mana8ement & Box Offlee Stagè & Tech#i¢al Café Lounge Bar Team 19 18 Stockport Plaza T¥vst- TAR and Flnancial Statements 2025 20
STOCKPORT PL2A TRUST IA Company Urnllqd by Guar4nts•l NOVES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FtXih• y•ar•nded 31 August 2025 ICo)tlnwdl 10. T)4GI8LE FIXED A8SE78 FIAtur••. F¢ttkny. CAIé 8 Th••it• E•4prn•nt ThMtr IM#robYm•n Epml Yothi Cg•l: As at31 AU51 2024 4S5.501 1.948.564 535,flM 9,717 39.85? 4,653 2,979.527 14.370 Oisposals In Poriod As•t 31 Ab8ust 2025 495.502 l.Y8,564 545.321 44.510 2.993.897 D•pm¢i•0Tr.. A5 at 31 AuBU5t 2024 Charge In Perjod Oeveciation on Di5P051ts Asat 31 Au$uSt 2025 231.gS9 952 Sl8.169 38.972 349,440 26.2SQ 33.243 2.936 1,131.821 77.210 2412] 557.141 375.690 35.1?9 I.10931 V•ly•¥.' A5 ar 31 Au8usI 2025 214.481 1.391.4Z3 169.631 1.784.866 45 Jt 31 AvtU5f 20Z4 223.533 1.430.J 156.164 1.817.706 All assetsare in Use loi tharitable purposes. le8al cbar8es exist Overthe frèehold proptny. tosecurethe inttrestsotpubl¢bodie$8fid other lenderslundinE Itsourtha5e •n4 the $1 oltheotie impro¥Èmtnt$. 11. DeoTORS 2029 2024 Trode Debtor5 PrepJyments OtherOeblQf5 29.349 78.198 1.126 108.773 64.793 37.372 1.226 103.391 12. CREDITORS.. AMOUNTS FALLING DLIÉWITH1+4 014EYEAft 2025 2024 Tiède Creditors PAYE Na11onal Insurance Vl4T Poyotle Delerred Income. see note I Other CreOrtor5 AurvJls 112.919 21.629 14.Q3 70S.443 58.250 93 73 l.W6.748 89.255 2.738 15.889 555.034 SO.684 93.383 ,983 124. DEFERHED114COME Sal*$ 2,429.W8 i.ios 2.430.113 Shows 12.278.704 Cwd 705.338 i.ios 706.443 555.034 Otherdeltry¢d Inc¢me 555.034 12.278.7041 St¢ckport Plai•Tru51-TAR4nd Fin¥n¢ial Srèternents 2025 ?J
STOCKPORT PLA2A TRUST IA Company Limited by Guarant••} NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 August 2025 Icontinuedl 13. CWAL FUND Land & Bulldin93 Balance at 31 August 2024.. Direit Charitable EKpenditure- ThÈatre Improvemvnts Direct Charitable Expenditure- Oepreciation 1.653.928 148.02dl Balance ai 31 Au8VSt 2025.. 1.605,904 Durin& the yeoi £48,024 was tronsferred between the 8ener81 and capital fund. These funds represent the theatre Improvement5 depreciation charge forthe year. 13a. f¢ESTRrfÈD FUND Restricted funds are £ nil12024 É2,(M)01. these funds were restricted for baikstage irnwovements. Ihes efunds were used it) the year. 14. CONTINGENT LtABIUTIE$ The HeTlta8e Loriery Fund award totalling £2.WO,000 is iepayablè in the event the company Is wound up. Thè written ionsent of the eranior is requiied befDTe the theatre can then be disposed of. A similarconditign apleS to the capital grants from the North Wesi Development Agency IE745,(KKII and from Siockpon Metropolitan Borough Courbcil1£300.0001. These liabilities ale not expÈcted to 15. CAPAL COMMrtMENTS There are rw) capiièl cemrnitments12024 É nill. 16. FINANCIAL COMMThMENTS As at 31 August 2025 land as ai 31 AuEUSt 20241. the itrmpany had no annual commitments under non-taniellable operating leases. 17. ANALYSIS OF MÈT ASSETS BETWEEPI FUNDS Genef81 Fund R•itricted Fund Caplt•l Fund Totsi Fund bèlance5/re represerted by.. Tanglt Fixed Assets Curreni Assets Creditors.- Amounts Fallin8 Due Wiihin One Year 178.962 1.801.321 11,006.7481 973.535 1.605.904 1.784.866 1.801,321 11,006.7481 2.579,439 1.605.904 1B. RELATEO PARTY TRANSACYIQNS The company had no transactions with related parties. Stockport Plaza Trust- TAR and Flnancial Statement$ 2025 22