SafetyCurtain formerly International Performers’ Aid Trust
Report and financial statements
31 March 2023
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SafetyCurtain
Report and financial statements
Year ended 31 March 2023
Contents Page
| Reference and administrative details of the charity, its trustees and advisors | 3 |
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| Chair’s Statement | 4 |
| Annual report of the Trustees | 5 |
| Report of the Independent Examiner | 8 |
| Statement of financial activities | 9 |
| Balance sheet | 10 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 11 |
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Reference and administrative information of the charity, its Trustees and advisors
Year ended 31 March 2023
| _________________ | _________________ | _________________ |
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| Trustees | Jo Cameron Brown,Chair | |
| Nicola Blackman, appointed 15.02.23 | ||
| Tonia Daley-Campbell, appointed 08.09.22 | ||
| Souad Faress | ||
| Charulata Gulati | ||
| Janet Henfrey | ||
| Dawn Hope | ||
| Caron-Jane Lyon | ||
| Frances McCarthy | ||
| Matthew Robinson | ||
| Mary Roscoe, Vice Chair | ||
| Ian Scott | ||
| Peter Searles | ||
| Rosamund Shelley | ||
| Stephen Skirten | ||
| Rhashan Stone | ||
| Timothy Wapshott, retired 31.05.22 | ||
| David John Williams, appointed 15.02.23 | ||
| Equity Representative | Dawn Hope (to 08.09.22); Tonia Daley-Campbell (from 08.09.22) | |
| Investment managers | St James’s Place | CCLA Investment Management Limited |
| PO Box 9034 | 85 Queen Victoria Street | |
| Essex | London | |
| CM99 2XA | EC4V 4ET | |
| Bankers | Unity Trust Bank | |
| Nine Brindley Place | ||
| Birmingham | ||
| B1 2HB | ||
| Administration address | Guild House | |
| Upper St Martin’s Lane | ||
| London | ||
| WC2H 9EG | ||
| Independent Examiner | Paul Daly FCIS | |
| 8 Old Mile House Court | ||
| St Alban’s | ||
| Hertfordshire | ||
| AL1 1AR | ||
| Registered charity number | 1078612 |
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Chair’s Statement For the year ended 31 March 2023
Annual Report to March 2023
I am pleased to report that we were able to support many qualifying applications with grants this year totalling £53,096. These were awarded to theatrical and performance groups as well as to individuals. Page 13 (Note 4) of these statements sets out details of the scope of our activity with beneficiaries including performance practitioners in Kenya, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Palestine and displaced performance practitioners from Syria, Belarus and Ukraine.
We continue to fully review all applications received and award grants wherever it is possible and appropriate to do so, but remain mindful of the finite resources that we have available. During the year, it has been required to access unrestricted funds resulting in a 25% reduction to our overall balances. This approach was approved as appropriate by the Trustees. We are extremely grateful for the ongoing support from Acting for Others and their continued acknowledgement of the important work we do. With regard to fund raising activity, we have again been presented with some real challenges but I am sure we are not the only charity to be faced with such difficulties. Nevertheless, the fundraising team organised two events over this period: a Lebanese lunch benefit and a book launch with our President, Celia Imrie, who hosted the event. We recognise the importance of all income streams and the exposure that fundraising events provide.
The Trustees also supported fundraising events organised by Acting For Others throughout the year which raise money for their umbrella charities.
We are pleased to report we have updated the Charity's Deed of Trust and I'm grateful for the work of our Trustee, Frances McCarthy, and for the steer provided by the Charity Commission.
In summary, I am pleased to report that this year the Charity was able to respond to a large number of applications, providing support where it was appropriate to many beneficiaries. We have plans for further fundraising with the continued support from our Presidents, Patrons, donors and, as mentioned, Acting for Others.
I am confident that SafetyCurtain will continue to be able to stand with our fellow performers wherever they may be in this troubled, war-torn world.
Finally, I am pleased to present our annual accounts below, and extend our thanks to our Honorary Treasurer and Charity Secretary for their diligent and careful organisation of our accounts.
Jo Cameron Brown, Chair
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Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31 March 2023
The Trustees have pleasure in presenting their report together with the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2023, which have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 and the Statement of Recommended Practice “Accounting and Reporting by Charities” (SORP 2005).
Reference and administrative details of the charity, its trustees and advisors
The charity number, present Trustees and advisors of SafetyCurtain (“the Trust”) are set out on page 3 of this report.
Structure, governance and management
The Trust was created by deed dated 20 September 1999 for general charitable purposes but with particular regard for the relief of poverty amongst people involved in the performing arts in distress in all parts of the world with the exception of the UK where performers have the support of other charities.
The Trustees have power to pay or apply all or part of the income and capital of the funds to any one or more of the charitable objects in such manner as they see fit.
The Trustees’ current policy is to identify groups and performers they wish to support and consider applications made by those groups and performers based on fact finding and information provided. The Trustees meet quarterly to consider applications for grants and use their contacts both in the UK and overseas to ensure they are as fully informed about potential needs as possible.
Appointment of Trustees
The statutory power of appointment is exercisable by the Trustees at their discretion, subject to the nomination of one of their number by the Council of Equity, so that the total number of Trustees shall not exceed fifteen until 15th February 2023 when the Declaration of Trust was amended by Deed of Variation to provide that there is no maximum number.
Risk management statement
The Trustees assess annually the risks facing the Trust and review the effectiveness of the controls to monitor and mitigate them. The Trustees are aware of the risks associated with making grants to overseas beneficiaries and take steps to monitor their bona fides.
Objectives and activities
The Trustees’ primary aim is the relief of poverty amongst people involved in the performing arts in distress in all parts of the world.
Public benefit
The Trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit. The public benefit of the Trust’s grant making is clearly identifiable from the donations made to the organisations and individuals set out on page 13 (Note 4) of the financial statements. Applications are only accepted when demonstrably consistent with the
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charitable objectives of the Trust.
Report of the Trustees (continued) For the year ended 31 March 2023
Achievements and Performance
During the year the Trust has been able to support a broad range of individuals and organisations in accordance with its recent policy, choosing to award a level of donations that will ensure the Trust remains solvent in future years. The Trustees have reviewed the budget and cash flows for the coming year and have determined that there are no material uncertainties that may cast significant doubt on the Trust's ability to continue as a going concern.
Financial review
During the year ended 31 March 2023 the Trustees received income of £27,592 (2022: £50,587) from generous donations and successful fundraising activities. The Trustees provided funding for charitable purposes totalling £53,096 (2022: £51,348).
The Trust balances at 31 March 2023 are £103,537 (2022: £137,873). It is anticipated that the Trustees will approve a level of distributions for charitable purposes during the course of the forthcoming financial year that shall recognise this level of balances and utilise reserves where appropriate.
Reserves policy
The Trustees regularly review the level of reserves relative to the requests for funding received by the Trust and income flows from donations and fundraising. This year, Trustees agreed that it was necessary to access reserves in order to maintain our charitable activity. Trustees also consider economic factors and how these may influence the future demand for funding, the level of donations and fundraising opportunities.
Risk Management
The Trustees have identified that the Trust is exposed to incurring losses in the investment portfolio and have limited the Trust’s exposure to such investments (31 March 2023: 10.25% of total current assets). The investment performance is kept under regular review by the Trustees.
Plans for Future
The Trustees intend to continue providing grants in a similar manner to that followed in recent years, with the emphasis on culture and arts but retaining complete flexibility as to the timing and scale of donations made.
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Report of the Trustees (continued) For the year ended 31 March 2023
Statement of Trustees’ responsibilities
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Annual Report of the Trustees and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Settlement and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the Settlement for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
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make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
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prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Trust will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Settlement and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008, and the provisions of the Trust Deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Settlement and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf:
Jo Cameron Brown Chair
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Report of the Independent Examiner for the year to 31 March 2023
I report to the Trustees on my examination of the accounts of SafetyCurtain (‘the Trust’) for the year ended 31 March 2023.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity Trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’). You consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Act and that an independent examination is needed.
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner’s statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
1) accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or 2) the accounts do not accord with those records.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Paul Daly FCIS
8 Old Mile House Court
St Alban’s Hertfordshire AL1 1AR
Signed:
Date: 22nd January 2024
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Statement of financial activities Year ended 31 March 2023
| Income: Notes Donations 2 Investment Income: ● Dividends and interest received from UK investments ● Bank Interest Total Income Expenditure: Cost of generating funds:Fundraising costs Support/Administrative costs 3 Charitable Activities 4 Total Expenditure Net incoming(outgoing) resources before transfers Transfers: Transfers between Funds Net incoming(outgoing) resources before other recognised gains and (losses) Other recognised gains and (losses) Gains (losses) on Investment Assets Net Movement in Funds Fund Balances Brought Forward Fund Balances Carried Forward |
Unrestricted Income Expendable endowment 2023 Total 2022 Total £ £ £ £ 27,592 - 27,592 50,587 - 82 82 67 1,270 - 1,270 30 28,862 82 28,944 50,684 |
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| 1,393 9,219 - - 1,393 9,219 1,371 7,659 53,096 - 53,096 51,348 |
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| 63,708 - 63,708 60,378 |
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| (34,846) 82 (34,764) (9,694) |
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| 82 (82) - - (34,764) - (34,764) (9,694) |
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| - 428 428 (44) |
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| (34,764) 428 (34,336) (9,738) 127,689 10,184 137,873 147,611 |
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| 92,925 10,612 103,537 137,873 |
The notes on pages 11 to 15 form part of these financial statements
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Balance sheet As at 31 March 2023
| ___________ Notes Fixed Assets Investment Assets 6 Current Assets Debtors 7 Cash on Deposit Bank Current Account PayPal Total Current Assets Current Liabilities Creditors 8 Net Current Assets Net Assets Funds: Unrestricted Funds Expendable Endowment Unrestricted Income |
____ 2023 2022 £ £ 10,612 10,184 |
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| 2,113 722 72,866 71,596 18,774 47,213 483 8,158 94, 236 127,689 |
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| 1,311 - |
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| 92,925 127,689 103,537 137,873 |
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| 10,612 10,184 92,925 127,689 |
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| 103,537 137,873 |
These financial statements were approved by the Trustees and authorised for issue on 29th January 2024 and signed on their behalf:
Jo Cameron Brown, Chair
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Notes to the financial statements Year ended 31 March 2022
1.0 Accounting policies
1.1 Basis of accounting and assessment of going concern
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, as modified by the revaluation of fixed asset investments, and in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015) (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.
The Trust constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.
The Trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties over the Trust’s ability to continue as a going concern.
The Trust has taken advantage of the size criteria exemption in Financial Reporting Standard No.1 from the requirement to produce a cashflow statement.
1.2 Funds
The Trust comprises two funds being:
Expendable endowment A capital fund representing investments held in income-producing units as set out in note 6.
Unrestricted income account This fund represents the balance of unexpended income and is available for charitable objects, subject to the working requirements of the charity.
1.3 Investments
Investments are a form of basic financial instrument and are initially recognised at their transaction value and subsequently measured at their fair value as at the balance sheet date using their closing quoted market price. Realised and unrealised gains and losses are shown in the statement of financial activities together as net gains on revaluation and disposals of investment assets
The Trust does not acquire put options, derivatives or other complex financial instruments.
Realised and Unrealised profits and losses are taken through the statement of financial activities.
1.4 Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities when the conditions for receipt have been met and there is reasonable assurance of receipt.
Interest receivable on deposit and securities is accounted for as it accrues. Dividend income receivable on securities is accounted for on a cash basis.
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Notes to the financial statements (continued) Year ended 31 March 2023
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Accounting policies (continued)
1.5 Expenditure
Grants are accounted for when they are committed and have been communicated to the recipient so as to create a constructive obligation.
Governance costs comprise all costs involving the public accountability of the Trust and its compliance with regulation and good practice.
1.6 Taxation
No provision for taxation is made in the accounts as the Trust is a charity, as defined by Section 519 of the Income Tax Act 2007. Where income tax has been deducted or tax credits relating to interest and investment income is recoverable credit is taken for such sums in the accounting period for which it is recoverable.
1.7 Debtors
Debtors are recognised initially at fair value. Subsequent to initial recognition they are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment losses.
1.8 Creditors
Creditors are recognised initially at fair value. Subsequent to initial recognition they are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
1.9 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash on hand and balances with banks, and investments in money market instruments which are readily convertible, being those with original maturities of three months or less.
| 2. Donations The Combined Theatrical Charities Appeals Council (Acting for Others) Individual Donation Individual Donation Legacy JustGiving / PayPal / Amazon Smile Fundraising events Sundry Income |
2023 2022 £ £ 15,000 25,000 5,000 - 1,500 - 1,907 14,602 4,209 3,875 310 6,572 204 |
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| 27,592 50,587 |
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Notes to the financial statements (continued): Year ended 31 March 2023
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| 3. Support/Administrative Costs Secretarial Support Administrative Support Costs Bank Charges JustGiving Charges Travel and Miscellaneous Expenses 4. Charitable Activities 5Cs Theatre, Kenya Benevolent Assistance for Individual in Distress (Kenya) Fragments Theatre, Jenin, Palestinian Authority Jos Theatre, Nigeria Benevolent Assistance for Displaced Performers Magamba Network, (Umkhathi Theatre) Zimbabwe Anonymous Theatre Group Thatch House Theatre, Nigeria Individual Hardship Grants, Palestinian Authority Individual Hardship Grants, Ukraine Gitameit Musicians, Myanmar Performer, Senegal |
Unrestricted Income Expendable Endowment Total 2023 Total 2022 £ £ £ £ 7,270 336 - - 7,270 336 6,500 - 912 274 - - 912 274 809 288 427 - 427 62 |
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| 9,219 - 9,219 7,659 |
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| Unrestricted Income Expendable Endowment Total 2023 Total 2022 £ £ £ £ 8,673 - 8,673 5,000 2,500 - 2,500 1,000 3,205 - 3,205 3,200 4,341 - 4,341 2,684 15,718 - 15,718 17,440 4,216 - 4,216 3,800 1,321 - 1,321 5,992 4,703 - 4,703 3,400 6,353 2,066 - - 6,353 2,066 4,832 - - - - 3,250 - - - 750 |
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53,096
53,096 51,348
Grants for Charitable Purpose
Notes to the financial statements (continued) Year ended 31 March 2023
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5. Trustees’ Remuneration and Expenses
During the year the Trustees received no remuneration and were reimbursed expenses of £172.00 (2022: £0).
| 6. Fixed Asset Investments Market Value at 1st April Additions Disposals Net unrealised gains/(losses) Market Value as at 31st March St. James’s Place Wealth Greater European Progressive Fund (Income) |
2023 2022 £ £ 10,184 10,228 - - - - 428 (44) |
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| 10,612 10,184 |
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| 10,612 10,184 |
| 7. Debtors Gift Aid Recoverable Donations Receivable Grants Recoverable 8. Creditors Grants Payable Accrued Expenses Fundraising Costs |
2023 2022 £ £ 62 720 806 1,245 2 - |
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| 2,113 722 |
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| 2023 2022 £ £ 1,159 - - 152 - |
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| 1,311 - |
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Notes to the financial statements Year ended 31 March 2023
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9. Staff costs
The Trust does not employ staff on a PAYE basis. Secretarial support costs, which includes the costs of part time support for bookkeeping, managing the Trust’s correspondence and providing support at meetings and to Trustees, are recorded at Note 3. Other administrative functions are undertaken by volunteers.
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