Knutsford Musical Theatre Company
Trustees Annual Report Financial Year ending March 31[th] 2025
Trustees Ben Ireson Marie McMahon Diane Cordwell Clare Moorhouse Kirsty Newton Tracey Abbott Nick Abbott Lesley Reed Ric Gauld Vicky Norfolk-Wales
Bank account Santander Treasurers Account on line Account no 48119740 Sort code 09-01-29
Independent Examiner Gary Woods FCCA GJ Wood and Co. LTD Hub 11 Pepper house Pepper Road Hazel Grove Stockport SK7 5DP
Knutsford Musical Theatre Company, changed its name midyear to become ‘The Musical Theatre Company’ the company however continued to trade as Knutsford Musical Theatre Company for the year of this report.
The objectives of the Company remain same, to develop public appreciation of Musical Theatre and make theatre going affordable for all. The membership contribute to the running of the Company and receive no payment for the shows.
The company relies on membership subscription/ donations and ticket sales to cover the cost of the shows. We also charge for advertisements in show programmes. We have fundraising events and apply for grants where available. The company continues to have a ‘community fund’ which provides subsidized tickets to communities, where money is a barrier to attending the theatre. Monies from this, fund tickets to allocated shows whilst the funds last.
During 2023-24 total of £190 was received from front of house donations towards this fund
The company aims to put on two shows each year Each show has a Director, Musical Director and Choreographer. Auditions are open to all. The Company Rehearse Wednesday evenings and a month prior to production this is increased to include Sunday afternoons as well.
Behind the scenes there is production team who organise the wardrobe, lighting and sound. The team also produce the programmes and organize advertising of the shows.
We aim to put on a show in October and May each year. For the year in question, TMTC put on a production of ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’, in May and our October production was ‘The Band’.
Both shows were well supported by the public, ticket sales were higher than the previous year, we are in a good position to stage our regular 2 shows in 2025-26
Signed on behalf of the trustees
Diane Cordwell Treasurer
Knutsford Musical Theatre Company Registered charity no. 1077477
Accounts
31 March 2025
Knutsford Musical Theatre Company
Independent Examiner's Report
I report on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 March 2025, which are set out on
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
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follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section
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145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
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state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity 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 seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a “true and fair view” and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
- 1 which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
have not been met; or
2 to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Gary Wood, FCCA G.J. Wood & Co. Ltd. Hub 11 Pepper House Pepper Road Hazel Grove Stockport SK7 5DP
19 June 2025
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Knutsford Musical Theatre Company Receipts and Payments Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025
| Note Receipts 2 Direct costs 2 Expenses 2 Surplus/(deficit) |
2025 £ 90,825 79,923 6,260 86,183 4,642 |
2024 £ 59,462 62,537 6,612 69,149 (9,687) |
|---|---|---|
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Knutsford Musical Theatre Company Registered charity no. 1077477 Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2025
| Notes Fixed assets Other fixed assets 3 Current assets Cash in hand Net current assets Net assets Accumulated funds Balance at start of period Net profit/(loss) Approved by the trustees on …................................Trustee …................................Trustee |
26,247 | 2025 £ 426 26,247 26,673 22,031 4,642 26,673 |
21,181 | 2024 £ 850 21,181 22,031 31,718 (9,687) 22,031 |
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Knutsford Musical Theatre Company Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025
1 Accounting basis
The accounts have been compiled on a receipts and payments basis as permitted under Section 133 of the Charities Act 2011.
2 Receipts and Payments analysis
| Sales Ticket sales Subscriptions Social event income Donations and grants Sundries Direct costs Theatre hire Royalties Orchestra retainer Set costs Wardrobe/make-up Rehearsal costs Merchandise Programmes Social expenses Costume storage Expenses Hire of equipment Other insurance costs Sundries Advertising Independent Examiner's fee Depreciation |
2025 £ 72,854 7,441 1,228 8,899 403 90,825 5,349 12,998 6,588 40,805 6,965 3,732 163 835 1,708 780 79,923 565 460 1,113 3,218 480 424 6,260 |
2024 £ 48,481 6,116 1,674 1,247 1,944 59,462 5,116 9,979 8,578 23,641 6,499 3,639 381 897 2,712 1,095 62,537 452 750 2,409 2,097 480 424 6,612 |
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Knutsford Musical Theatre Company Notes to the Accounts
for the year ended 31 March 2025
- 3 Other fixed assets
| Equipment | 2025 £ 426 |
2024 £ 850 |
|---|---|---|
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Knutsford Musical Theatre Company Registered charity no. 1077477
Accounts
31 March 2025
Knutsford Musical Theatre Company
Independent Examiner's Report
I report on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 March 2025, which are set out on
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
-
examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
-
follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section
-
145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
-
state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity 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 seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a “true and fair view” and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
- 1 which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
have not been met; or
2 to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Gary Wood, FCCA G.J. Wood & Co. Ltd. Hub 11 Pepper House Pepper Road Hazel Grove Stockport SK7 5DP
19 June 2025
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Knutsford Musical Theatre Company Receipts and Payments Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025
| Note Receipts 2 Direct costs 2 Expenses 2 Surplus/(deficit) |
2025 £ 90,825 79,923 6,260 86,183 4,642 |
2024 £ 59,462 62,537 6,612 69,149 (9,687) |
|---|---|---|
2
Knutsford Musical Theatre Company Registered charity no. 1077477 Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2025
| Notes Fixed assets Other fixed assets 3 Current assets Cash in hand Net current assets Net assets Accumulated funds Balance at start of period Net profit/(loss) Approved by the trustees on …................................Trustee …................................Trustee |
26,247 | 2025 £ 426 26,247 26,673 22,031 4,642 26,673 |
21,181 | 2024 £ 850 21,181 22,031 31,718 (9,687) 22,031 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Knutsford Musical Theatre Company Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025
1 Accounting basis
The accounts have been compiled on a receipts and payments basis as permitted under Section 133 of the Charities Act 2011.
2 Receipts and Payments analysis
| Sales Ticket sales Subscriptions Social event income Donations and grants Sundries Direct costs Theatre hire Royalties Orchestra retainer Set costs Wardrobe/make-up Rehearsal costs Merchandise Programmes Social expenses Costume storage Expenses Hire of equipment Other insurance costs Sundries Advertising Independent Examiner's fee Depreciation |
2025 £ 72,854 7,441 1,228 8,899 403 90,825 5,349 12,998 6,588 40,805 6,965 3,732 163 835 1,708 780 79,923 565 460 1,113 3,218 480 424 6,260 |
2024 £ 48,481 6,116 1,674 1,247 1,944 59,462 5,116 9,979 8,578 23,641 6,499 3,639 381 897 2,712 1,095 62,537 452 750 2,409 2,097 480 424 6,612 |
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Knutsford Musical Theatre Company Notes to the Accounts
for the year ended 31 March 2025
- 3 Other fixed assets
| Equipment | 2025 £ 426 |
2024 £ 850 |
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