Ro al Tunbrld e Wolls Dance Festival 2024 Tnte¢s, Re ort ear ended 1 Ma for the 2024 The Royal Tunbridge Wells Dance Festtval is affiliated to the British Federalion of Music and Dance Festivals and is a registered charity under Charity Commission reference 1088367. The object of the Festival is to assist in advancing the education of children and young people in the art of dance in all its branches. This meets Charity Commission guidelines on public benefrt. To achieve this object a Festival is held each year which enables a number of young people to enter dances and be judged by an expert adjudicator. The residual profit from entry fees. ticket and programme sales and advertising, after meeting all expenses. is used to grant bursaries leaving a working capital surplus to be carried fonvard as seed finance for the subsequent yearfs Festival. This year the Festival ran for nine days from Saturday 10 February to Sunday 18 February. and offered a range of competition dasses for age groups from under fives to Iwenty-one in classical ballet, contemporary ballet, global dance, narrative character. jazzlmodem, lyrical jazzlmodem, tsp, musical theatre and classical greek. The Senior Bursary Award was a highlight of the week and we were delighted to be able to offer one award of £1.200 to a dancer applying for. or already undertaking full ts'me professional training. We also held a successful Junior Ballet Bursary class and awarded £250 to the winner. In addilion, we were pleased again to award £250 for a Tap Bursary. in memory of Connie Tumer, with thanks to Ihe trustees of Tonbridge Festival. Our adjudicator this year was Jayne Wing, and we are particularly grateful for her stamina and efficiency in adjudicating for nine days, which contributed to the success of the Festival. An excess of unrestricted receipts over expenses in the region of £9.900 was achieved before Bursaries. After paying outstanding liabilities, a surplus of around £8.2W arises. The Festival is organised by the committee of Trustees . Sally-Anne Leigh ( chaimian ). Sian Colangelo ( vic&chaiman ), Jane Gravenor { secretary ). Louisa Monks { treasurer ). Kim Phipps, Bertie Witt. Alison Cripps. Tamara Moubayed. Jackie Randall Emma Thomas, Camiel Llewelyn and Eve Brazier. As always the future and success of the festival depends on the support it receives and the enjoyment of the occasion. Our thanks go to our loyal audiences and hard working helpers who enable us to ensure that the high standards achieved in dance by children in the region can Continue to be enjoyed. We would also like to thank those who have assisted us financially by advertising in our programme or donating to the Fests'val. We aim to keep cash at bank beeen £8,000 and £10,000 in unrestricted funds. In addition restricted funds are held to fund the tsp bursary. Finally we would like to thank all our competitors and supporters and wish them success in the coming year We look forward to seeing you again at our 2025 Festival. SA Leigh Date 2D24- Sally- Anne Leigh on behalf of the Trustees. Page 1
ROYAL TUNBRIDGE WELLS DANCE FESTIVAL Accounts for the year ended 1 May 2024 Charity Number 1088367
Ro al Tunbrfd e Wells Dance Festival Index to the Accounts ear ended 1 Ma 2024 Pa Trustees, Report Statement of Financial ActNities Balance Sheet Independent Examinerfs Report
R al Tunbri e Wells Dance Fesllval 2024 Trustgos. Re earended 1 Ma for the 2024 The Royal Tunbridge Wells Dan Festival is affiliated to the British Federation of Music and Dance Festivals and is a registered Gharity under Charity Commission referen 1088367. The object of the Festtval is to assist in advan¢ing the education of children and young people in the art of dance in all rts branches. This meets Charity Commission guidelines on public benefit. To achieve this object a Festival is held each year which enables a number of young people to enter dan$ and be judged by an expert adjudicator. The residual profrt from enty fees. ticket and programme sales and advertising, after meeting all expenses, is used to grant bursaries leaving a working capital surplus to be carried foA¥ard as seed finan for the subsequent yearfs Festival. This year the Festival ran for nine days from Salurday 10 February to Sunday 18 February, and offered a range of competition classes for age groups from under fives to Iwenty-one in classical ballet, nlemporary ballet, global dance. naative character, jazzlmcmjem. lyrical jazLlmodem, tap. musi¢al theatre and classical greek. The Senior Bursary Award was a highlight of the week an(i we were delighted to be able to offer one award of £1,200 to a dancer apptying for, or already undertaking full time professional training. We also held a successful Junior Ballet Bursary dass and awarded £250 to the winner. In addition, we were pleased again to award £250 for a Tap Bursary, in memory of Connie Tumer, with thanks to the trustees of Tonbridge Festival. Our adjudicator this year was Jayne Wing. and we are particularly grateful for her stamina and efficiency in adjudicating for nine days, which conlributed to the success of the Festival. An excess of unrestricted receipts over expenses in the region of £9,91XI was achieved before Bursaries. After paying outstanding liabilities. a surplus of around £8.200 arises. The Festival is organised by the committee of Trustees . SalIAnne Leigh { chairnian }, Sian Colangelo ( vice-chaimian }, Jane Gravenor { seGretary }, Louisa Monks ( treasurer ), Kim Phipps. Bertie Witt. Alison Cripps, Tamara Moubayed, Ja¢kie Randall Emma Thomas. Carmel Llewelyn and Eve Brazier. As always the future and success of the festival depends on the support it receives arKI the @njoyment of the occasion. Our thanks go to our loyal audiences and hard working helpers who enable us to ensure that the high standards achieved in dance by children in the region can continue to be enjoyed. We would also like to thank those who have assisted us fina1allY by adverlising in our programme or donating to the Festival. We aim to keep cash at bank between £8,000 and £10,000 in unrestricted funds. In addition restricted funds are held to fund the tap bursary. Finally we would like to thank all our competitors and 8UPPOrters and wish them success in the coming year. We look forward to seeing you again at our 2025 Festival. SA Leigh Dale Sally- Anne Leigh on behalf of the Trustees. Page 1
al Tunbrfd e Wells Dance Festlval Statamant of Financial Activities or the ear ded1Ma 24 Unrestrthd Reslrict 2023 INC MEF Enl Fees 26,775.tKI 0.00 26,775.00 23,120 Box Offic Tld<ets '. Adults Concèsslons . Weekty passes Prcqrammes Ribbon sa$ 17.800.00 5,017.50 750.(KJ 23.567.50 2.760.00 663.00 26.W).XI 0.00 26,99).50 24.682 Programme 1.6(#J.00 1,600.00 0.00 1,800.00 1.280 Photographers commission Kandy Stall fee Vldeographefs commission 339.89 75.00 140.00 0.00 339.89 75.00 140.00 433 72 Donatsons HMRC Gift Aid tax redaim 5CKJ.00 51I1.C 125. 125.00 11825 0.00 125.00 118.25 125 43 8ank inleTeSt, Reserve Account TOTAL INCOME 56.663.64 0.Tr) 56,663.64 50,355 EXPENDITURE: ratln Hall Hire costs A55etnbty Hall Catering Servios 31.134.41 589.41 31.723.82 0.00 31,723.82 31,675 mm Typeset & prlnt 500 programmes 3.746.40 3.746.40 0.00 3,746.40 2.842 IAedals. ¢ups, ribbons & banners Certiflcates & pèns Website hosting and desh3n 750.00 576 02 66.62 1.39264 0.00 1.392.64 4,037 Ad-udicator Aryomrnodation Fee Bufsary adjudicators 1,160.00 3,052.80 2tsJ.(YJ 4.412.80 4,412.80 3,991 Balanca Carri forward 41,275.66 Pagè 2 0.cil 41,275.66 42,545
Wells Dance Festival Statement of Flnancial Activiti for the ear ended 1 M 2024 Restri Total 2023 Balance brought forward 41275.66 0 00 41.275.66 42.545 Insurance BIFF Insuran 2024 Trustee liabilty insurance BIFF Membership renewal 24 300.00 228.22 310. 838.22 838.22 1,077 AdmSnlstratlve and Committee fees & ex 8ra1 èx nses nsas Secretary Treasurei 0.00 Committee meetings and refreshments Independent Examination 2024 300.00 743.89 743.89 759 Festival Connect cost(4yrsl Festival Connect annual fee Stripe f Sum Up Card Read&rs cost Sum Up Card Readers Inte$1 Charge 1.602.25 455.11 451.03 3,408 39 O.CKJ 3,408.39 766 Donation to Tonbridge Festiv81 0.00 Car pathing for helper5 stationery. postage & festival ejpenses Flowgrs and gifts Wriltbands for entry 64.00 283.63 124.49 0.00 472.12 46.738.28 0.00 472.12 0.00 46.738.28 578 45.725 2024 Ballot Bursa 250.C 250.00 250 2024 T 250.00 250.00 250 24 Professional Dance Bursa 1,200.00 1,200.CKI 1,200.QO 1,C)00 TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED 48.188.28 250.00 48.438.28 47,225 NET INCOME FOR THE YEAR 8.475.36 1250.00) 8.225.36 3,130 Fund balances at 2nd May 2023 Adjusbnent to 5123 accounts Adju5trent to opening balances of funds incknled in 5r23 accounts Adjustrnent to opening balances of funds induded in 5123 accounts AAjustment to opening balan¢es of funds indudgj in 5r23 accounts Fund balances at 1 st May 2024 27,499.gJ 3.250.00 30,749.50 26.937 -185 432.50 432.50 {300.00) 1300.00} 1,TrJO.00 1,000.00 35.107.36 3,000.00 38,107.36 29882 Restricted Fund The restn.cted fund is a donatson from the Tonbridge Festival Trustses. in memory of Connie Turner, to be used for lap bursary al the festival. Pa9e 3
Ro al Tunbrid e Wells Dance Festival Balance Sheet as at 1 Ma 2024 Unrestricted Restrictsd Total ASSETS Bank and cash Nat West Bank Current Account number 35119934 ReseNe Account 65520041 Lloyds Account 59379160 2,000.00 5,580.43 27.686.93 35.267.36 2,000.00 8,580.43 27,686.93 38,267.36 3,000.00 3,000.00 Debtors Videographer fee 140.00 140.00 35,407.36 3,000.00 38,407.36 LIABILITIES Independent Examiner 2024 accounts 300.00 300.00 300.00 300.00 0.00 35.107.36 3,000.00 38,107.36 On behalf of the Trustees . SA Leigh Date Sally-Anne Leigh Chainnan Page 4
al Tunbrid e Wells Dance FestNal 2024 Inde endent examiners, re ort to the Trustees of Ro al Tunbrid e Wells DanGe Festival J report on the accounts of the charity for tbe year ended l May 2024 which are set out on pages I to 4. Respective responslbllltles of Trustees and Examiner The Charity Trustees are responsible for the preparntion of accounts. The Charty Trustees consider that an audit is not required for the year l May 2024 under section 144 of the Charities Ad 2011 (the Charities Act) and tbat an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: examin¢ th¢ acr(yunts under section 145 of thecharities A follow the PredUreS laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Aci and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of Independent examlners, report My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directio 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 CQDsid¢ration of any unusual iterns or disc105ures in the accounts, and seeking explanatioDs from you a5 trustees conGerning any such Tnatters. The pr(Kedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be requiTed in an audit. and consequ¢ntly no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a Ynle and faiv view and the report ts limited to those matters set out the stattment below. Independent examlnerfs statement In the course of my examination, no matter has roJn¢ to my attention: (l) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements.. to keep accounting records ID accordance with section 130 of the Charities ACL and to prepare accounts which accord with the a¢wunting records and to comply with the accounting requiTements of the Charities Act have not been met. OT (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper undeTSt8nding of the accounts to be reached. C Kerwin Date tndependent Examiner Chris Kerwin Waightsharnock 8 Lonsd21e Gardens Tunbridge Wells Kent TNI INU Page 5
ROYAL TUNBRIDGE WELLS DANCE FESTIVAL Accounts for the year ended 1 May 2024 Charity Number 1088367
Ro al Tunbrfd e Wells Dance Festival Index to the Accounts ear ended 1 Ma 2024 Pa Trustees, Report Statement of Financial ActNities Balance Sheet Independent Examinerfs Report
R al Tunbri e Wells Dance Fesllval 2024 Trustgos. Re earended 1 Ma for the 2024 The Royal Tunbridge Wells Dan Festival is affiliated to the British Federation of Music and Dance Festivals and is a registered Gharity under Charity Commission referen 1088367. The object of the Festtval is to assist in advan¢ing the education of children and young people in the art of dance in all rts branches. This meets Charity Commission guidelines on public benefit. To achieve this object a Festival is held each year which enables a number of young people to enter dan$ and be judged by an expert adjudicator. The residual profrt from enty fees. ticket and programme sales and advertising, after meeting all expenses, is used to grant bursaries leaving a working capital surplus to be carried foA¥ard as seed finan for the subsequent yearfs Festival. This year the Festival ran for nine days from Salurday 10 February to Sunday 18 February, and offered a range of competition classes for age groups from under fives to Iwenty-one in classical ballet, nlemporary ballet, global dance. naative character, jazzlmcmjem. lyrical jazLlmodem, tap. musi¢al theatre and classical greek. The Senior Bursary Award was a highlight of the week an(i we were delighted to be able to offer one award of £1,200 to a dancer apptying for, or already undertaking full time professional training. We also held a successful Junior Ballet Bursary dass and awarded £250 to the winner. In addition, we were pleased again to award £250 for a Tap Bursary, in memory of Connie Tumer, with thanks to the trustees of Tonbridge Festival. Our adjudicator this year was Jayne Wing. and we are particularly grateful for her stamina and efficiency in adjudicating for nine days, which conlributed to the success of the Festival. An excess of unrestricted receipts over expenses in the region of £9,91XI was achieved before Bursaries. After paying outstanding liabilities. a surplus of around £8.200 arises. The Festival is organised by the committee of Trustees . SalIAnne Leigh { chairnian }, Sian Colangelo ( vice-chaimian }, Jane Gravenor { seGretary }, Louisa Monks ( treasurer ), Kim Phipps. Bertie Witt. Alison Cripps, Tamara Moubayed, Ja¢kie Randall Emma Thomas. Carmel Llewelyn and Eve Brazier. As always the future and success of the festival depends on the support it receives arKI the @njoyment of the occasion. Our thanks go to our loyal audiences and hard working helpers who enable us to ensure that the high standards achieved in dance by children in the region can continue to be enjoyed. We would also like to thank those who have assisted us fina1allY by adverlising in our programme or donating to the Festival. We aim to keep cash at bank between £8,000 and £10,000 in unrestricted funds. In addition restricted funds are held to fund the tap bursary. Finally we would like to thank all our competitors and 8UPPOrters and wish them success in the coming year. We look forward to seeing you again at our 2025 Festival. SA Leigh Dale Sally- Anne Leigh on behalf of the Trustees. Page 1
al Tunbrfd e Wells Dance Festlval Statamant of Financial Activities or the ear ded1Ma 24 Unrestrthd Reslrict 2023 INC MEF Enl Fees 26,775.tKI 0.00 26,775.00 23,120 Box Offic Tld<ets '. Adults Concèsslons . Weekty passes Prcqrammes Ribbon sa$ 17.800.00 5,017.50 750.(KJ 23.567.50 2.760.00 663.00 26.W).XI 0.00 26,99).50 24.682 Programme 1.6(#J.00 1,600.00 0.00 1,800.00 1.280 Photographers commission Kandy Stall fee Vldeographefs commission 339.89 75.00 140.00 0.00 339.89 75.00 140.00 433 72 Donatsons HMRC Gift Aid tax redaim 5CKJ.00 51I1.C 125. 125.00 11825 0.00 125.00 118.25 125 43 8ank inleTeSt, Reserve Account TOTAL INCOME 56.663.64 0.Tr) 56,663.64 50,355 EXPENDITURE: ratln Hall Hire costs A55etnbty Hall Catering Servios 31.134.41 589.41 31.723.82 0.00 31,723.82 31,675 mm Typeset & prlnt 500 programmes 3.746.40 3.746.40 0.00 3,746.40 2.842 IAedals. ¢ups, ribbons & banners Certiflcates & pèns Website hosting and desh3n 750.00 576 02 66.62 1.39264 0.00 1.392.64 4,037 Ad-udicator Aryomrnodation Fee Bufsary adjudicators 1,160.00 3,052.80 2tsJ.(YJ 4.412.80 4,412.80 3,991 Balanca Carri forward 41,275.66 Pagè 2 0.cil 41,275.66 42,545
Wells Dance Festival Statement of Flnancial Activiti for the ear ended 1 M 2024 Restri Total 2023 Balance brought forward 41275.66 0 00 41.275.66 42.545 Insurance BIFF Insuran 2024 Trustee liabilty insurance BIFF Membership renewal 24 300.00 228.22 310. 838.22 838.22 1,077 AdmSnlstratlve and Committee fees & ex 8ra1 èx nses nsas Secretary Treasurei 0.00 Committee meetings and refreshments Independent Examination 2024 300.00 743.89 743.89 759 Festival Connect cost(4yrsl Festival Connect annual fee Stripe f Sum Up Card Read&rs cost Sum Up Card Readers Inte$1 Charge 1.602.25 455.11 451.03 3,408 39 O.CKJ 3,408.39 766 Donation to Tonbridge Festiv81 0.00 Car pathing for helper5 stationery. postage & festival ejpenses Flowgrs and gifts Wriltbands for entry 64.00 283.63 124.49 0.00 472.12 46.738.28 0.00 472.12 0.00 46.738.28 578 45.725 2024 Ballot Bursa 250.C 250.00 250 2024 T 250.00 250.00 250 24 Professional Dance Bursa 1,200.00 1,200.CKI 1,200.QO 1,C)00 TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED 48.188.28 250.00 48.438.28 47,225 NET INCOME FOR THE YEAR 8.475.36 1250.00) 8.225.36 3,130 Fund balances at 2nd May 2023 Adjusbnent to 5123 accounts Adju5trent to opening balances of funds incknled in 5r23 accounts Adjustrnent to opening balances of funds induded in 5123 accounts AAjustment to opening balan¢es of funds indudgj in 5r23 accounts Fund balances at 1 st May 2024 27,499.gJ 3.250.00 30,749.50 26.937 -185 432.50 432.50 {300.00) 1300.00} 1,TrJO.00 1,000.00 35.107.36 3,000.00 38,107.36 29882 Restricted Fund The restn.cted fund is a donatson from the Tonbridge Festival Trustses. in memory of Connie Turner, to be used for lap bursary al the festival. Pa9e 3
Ro al Tunbrid e Wells Dance Festival Balance Sheet as at 1 Ma 2024 Unrestricted Restrictsd Total ASSETS Bank and cash Nat West Bank Current Account number 35119934 ReseNe Account 65520041 Lloyds Account 59379160 2,000.00 5,580.43 27.686.93 35.267.36 2,000.00 8,580.43 27,686.93 38,267.36 3,000.00 3,000.00 Debtors Videographer fee 140.00 140.00 35,407.36 3,000.00 38,407.36 LIABILITIES Independent Examiner 2024 accounts 300.00 300.00 300.00 300.00 0.00 35.107.36 3,000.00 38,107.36 On behalf of the Trustees . SA Leigh Date Sally-Anne Leigh Chainnan Page 4
al Tunbrid e Wells Dance FestNal 2024 Inde endent examiners, re ort to the Trustees of Ro al Tunbrid e Wells DanGe Festival J report on the accounts of the charity for tbe year ended l May 2024 which are set out on pages I to 4. Respective responslbllltles of Trustees and Examiner The Charity Trustees are responsible for the preparntion of accounts. The Charty Trustees consider that an audit is not required for the year l May 2024 under section 144 of the Charities Ad 2011 (the Charities Act) and tbat an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: examin¢ th¢ acr(yunts under section 145 of thecharities A follow the PredUreS laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Aci and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of Independent examlners, report My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directio 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 CQDsid¢ration of any unusual iterns or disc105ures in the accounts, and seeking explanatioDs from you a5 trustees conGerning any such Tnatters. The pr(Kedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be requiTed in an audit. and consequ¢ntly no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a Ynle and faiv view and the report ts limited to those matters set out the stattment below. Independent examlnerfs statement In the course of my examination, no matter has roJn¢ to my attention: (l) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements.. to keep accounting records ID accordance with section 130 of the Charities ACL and to prepare accounts which accord with the a¢wunting records and to comply with the accounting requiTements of the Charities Act have not been met. OT (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper undeTSt8nding of the accounts to be reached. C Kerwin Date tndependent Examiner Chris Kerwin Waightsharnock 8 Lonsd21e Gardens Tunbridge Wells Kent TNI INU Page 5