Company Registration Number 03929839
Registered Charity Number 1088975
QUEEN'S HALL ARTS
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
For the year ending 31 March 2025

QUEEN'S HALL ARTS
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
TRUSTEES, REPORT
For the year ended 31 March 2025
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered charity name
Queen's Hall Arts Limiled
Charity registration number
1088975
Company registration number
03929839
Registered office
Queens Hall Arts Centre, Beaumont street, Hexham,
Northumberland. NE46 3LS
Trustees
For the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, the Board of Trustees is the Board of Directors of the
charitable company and is referred to as the Trustees Ihroughout this report.
The Trustees of Queen's Hall Arts during the period and to the date of signing this report are as
follows..
Rachel Adam
Jessica Armstrong
Simon Beckwith
Susan Bubic
Dr Suzanne Fairless-Aitken
Carly Foster
Ceri Gibson
Addison Keen
Angeline Lucas
Garry Lyons
Dr Anthony Newton
Lynn Turner (Chair)
Appointed 1 June 2024
Appointed 1 June 2024
Appointed 1 June 2024
Resigned 13 June 2025
Resigned 21 September 2024
Company Secretary
Katy Taylor
Auditors
Cocke, Vellacott & Hill, Chartered Accountants, Unit 28 City
Bu%iness Centre. Lower Road. London. SE16 2XB
Bankers
Barclays Bank Plc, Priestpopple, Hexham, Northumberland
NE46 1PE
Solicitors
Nicholson
Portnell,
Priestpopple
Northumberland NE46 1 PL
House,
Hexham.

QUEEN'S HALL ARTS
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
TRUSTEES, REPORT
For the year ended 31 March 2025
The Trustees, who are also Directors for the purposes of company law, present their report and the
audited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing Documents
QLteen's Hall Arts is a charitable company limited by guarantee. incorporated on 21 February 2000
and registered as a charity on 19 Ociober 2001.
The charity is controlled by ils governing document, its Memorandum & Articles of Association, as
amended by Special Resolutions dated August 2001 and 20 May 2009 and constitutes a limited
company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act.
The Directors of the company are also Trustees of the charity. Eligibility for membership of the
charity, and membership of the Board of Trustees, is governed by the Articles of Association. There
are no restrictions in the governing document on the operation of the charity other than those
imposed by general charity law.
Structure and Governance
The Board of Directors, which can have between 5 -12 members, administers the charity.
1 Member is nominated by Northumberland County Council (NCC) with between 4 and 11 Members
elected by resolution in a General Meeting andlor co-opted at a meeting of the Board.
The charity currently has a Boafd of 10 non-executive Trustees.
The Board meets approximately every 3 months and there are committees covering Finance & Risk,
Operations and External Relations which meet regularly Additionally, there are working groups
which act in an advisory capacity.
A Chief Executive, the Artistic Director, is appointed by the Trustees to manage the day-to-day
operations of the charity. To facilitate effective operations, the Artistic Director has delegated
authority, within terms of delegation approved by the Trustees, for operational matters including
finance. employment and artistic programme.
The Gharity has a close relationship with Northumberland County Council and Arts Council England.
These two bodies provide essential core funding to the company. Ongoing funding is subject to
annual reviews and agreements on performance targets.
The Queen's Hall, where the bulk of the company's activities take place, is leased from
Northumberland County Council. at a peppercorn rent.
The company operates sub-leases al the Queen's Hall to:
Customer Services, Northumberland CC.
cafe operators. which under the terms of its lease is required to provide agreed levels of
service to arts Gentre users (in addition to its independent COTnmercial operations).
small start-up companies in the Creative Spaces area.
There is no strLbCtural connection between the charity and these companies.

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STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED)
Recruitment and Appointment of Board of Trustees
The recruitment of new members is periodically undertaken by the Board. which follows an open and
fair recruitment process taking due account of the skills needed by the company and the desire for
its membership to reflect the diversity of the local population.
Nominees appointed by the Local Authority are subject to the appointment processes of this body
and the guidelines on appointment to public office as they apply to local government nominees.
Trustee Induction and Training
New Trustees are inducted by the Chair and Artistic Director and are provided with a range of
resources to support their understanding of Queen's Hall Arts. activities. Trustee training is delivered
either Ihrough external advisors or charity members of staff.
Reserves Policy
The Trustees have reviewed the charity's needs for reserves in line with the guidance issued by the
Charity Commission, having reviewed the risks facing the organisation. seeking to maintain a level
of reserves which enables the charity to operate effectively with financial stability and the means to
fulfil its charitable purpose.
The Trustees aim to hold a level of Unrestricted Funds which enables the charity to have sufficient
working capital to continue to operate and also reflects the risks associated with shortfalls in funding,
especially withdrawal of support from existing funders. If alternative sources of funding were not
forthcoming, then this amount would provide the means for Queen's Hall Arts to settle any
outstanding corslracts 2nd close the company in an orderly manner
The Trustees anticipate the free Unrestricted Funds needed to fulfil these Griteria as £60,000 as a
minimum. The Trustees then aspire to retain an additional allowance of £20.000 as a further
contingency and to enable the charity to respond flexibly to issues or appropriate initiatives which
might be identified outside of its annual budgeting process.
Tho taroèl lov•1 cTrf fra# Unr4>Rtrie.tAd FLJnd2 iq thorefore in the range of £60.000 to £80,000
The charity's total Unrestricted Funds at 31 March 2025 are £611,278 (2024.. £706,909).

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STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED)
Free Reserves, defined as non-designaled Unre51ricted Funds minus the value of Unrestricted
Tangible Fixed Assets of £681,720, are £{70,442) and therefore fall below the target range.
The Trustees aim, through their budgeting processes. to restore Free Reserves to within the target
range within 5 years.
The Board regularly reviews the level of reseNes that are required to ensure that they are adequate
to fulfil our continuing abligations and to allow the organisation to fulfil its charitable purpose.
Grant Making Policy
The charity does not currently engage in grant-making activity, other than the occasional award of
small bursaries.
The Contribution of Volunteers
The charity normally works with approximately 25 volunteers per year.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Charitable Purpose
The Objects of the chafily are to advance pubSiG education and appreciation in the arts in all their
forms, particularly but not exclusively. for the benefit of the people in the countries of
Northumberland, Cumbria, Tyne and Wear and Durham through the provision, maintenance and
management of Queen's Hall Arts Centre, Hexham and by any other charitable means that the
trustees may from time to time think fit.
Mission & Vision
In 2016 a new mission statement was agreed by the Trustees. This informed delivery subsequently
provided the structure for successful medium-term funding bids to Arts CounGil England and
Northumberland County Council.
OUR MISSION is to be the creative heart of the community, delivering great arts experiences
and supporting professional and aspiring artists.
THE CREATIVE HEART OF THE COMMUNITY
a} A welcoming and stimulating environment for all to experience a broad range of arts activities.
b} Theatre. studio and gallery spaces and other resources at the Queen's Hall Arts Centre for
the presentation of work to the highest possible standard.
c) A focal point for cultural organisations where links and partnerships can be developed.
d) Engagement with the full diversity of our community.
e} Resources that can be easily accessed by a large rural catchment.

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OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES (CONTINUED)
Mission and Vision (Cont.)
GREAT ARTS EXPERIENCES
a) A range of shows. exhibitions and other events that are both entertaining and stimulating.
b) High quality touring work from across the country {and beyond) that reflects the diversity and
range of contemporary arts interests in Britain.
c) In-house and commissioned work that is informed by a relationship with the community.
d) Participatory activities that are fulfilling and develop skills.
e) Great events and other activities across West Northumberland (and beyond).
SUPPORTING PROFESSIONAL AND ASPIRING ARTISTS
a) Commissions, productions & co-productions.
b) Residencies.
c) Mentoring and other long-term support.
d) Training and skills development opportunities.
e) A high proportion of our work with and for young people.
fj Technical and organisational support for artists opening new productions.
g) Networking. collaborating and taking part in partnership initiatives.
h) Programming new and challenging work.
il Contributing to a viable arts ecology, regionally and nationally.
Queen's Hall Arts, vision statement is to develop high quality arts provision at the Queen's Hall Arts
Centre that will enrich and serve local and outreached communities, developing a creativé future for
Public Benefit
The Trustees understand and have discussed the implications of the provisions of the Charities Act
2006, which state that all charities must demonstrate that they are established for public benefit, and
have had due regard to the public benefit guidanGe issued by the Charity Commission. The Trustees
believe that the charity meets both of the key principles.
Principle 1- There must be an identifiable benefit, or benefits
Queen's Hall Arts is committed to the educational and soci21 advancements that benefit from its
activities and to making those activities as accessible as possible. We provide year-round
participatory activities both in community and educational settings.
The artistic programme at the arts centre includes a range of events which reflect a wide variely of
local interests. creating opportunities for audiences and performers. Our ticket pricing policy includes
discounts to sludents, and those on low incomes. Exhibitions in the gallery are free. We provide
and subsidise outreached events to small communities across a large part of Northumberland.
Principle 2 - Benefit must be to the public. or a section of the public

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OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES (CONTINUED)
Public Benefit (Cont.)
Queen's Hall Arts, work is available to all members of the public.
Risk Management
The Trustees will continue to conduct an annual risk management review and put in place any
required plans or procedures.
As licensed premises the Queen's Hall is subject to regular inspection from statutory and other
regulatory bodies to ensure compliance and good practice in a number of areas including health and
safety. environmental health, and management of performing rights.
Financial reports are produced by management on a quarterly basis and presented to board
meetings, These reports are also subject to scrutiny by the Finance and Risk Committee.
The Trustees consider the key risks facing the charity at this time and the mitigating actions taken to
be as follows..
Workload of core staff and freelance team becomes unmanageable..
Monthly check-ins in place to identify any workload issues at early stage and implemenl
mitigating actions.
Annual activity of company mapped out to understand any potential 'pinch-points' and
additional resourcelstaffing built into project budgets and arranged as required.
RealistlG time f rames built into all projects
Health and wellbeing of team prioritised to ensure 3 Positive and supporting working culture.
Not achieving audience targets..
Focus on regional touring and strong audience development work with local audiences and
community partners.
Developing a robust marketing plan for the organisation and for every project. Sales reports
are monitored and acted on in good time if not at target.
Projected income from tickets sales reflects the current financial climate.
Long-term absence of Director, other Senior Management or Trustees due to resignation or illness..
Development of Senior Management Team supports absences.
Increasing the number of Trustees improve5 resilience and Trustee succession planning, as
well as providing consistently.
Not achieving income targets (trusts and foundations. earned income, individual giving)..
Uncertainty around long-term impact on Trusts and Foundations funding mitigated through
building relationships with existing funders, and making applications to new funders, to build
on previous fundraising success.
Opportunities to diversity income further are currently being explored through consideration
of increased individual giving and sponsorship opportunities.

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OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES {CONTINUED)
Risk Management (Cont.)
Increased footfall in the venue will increase maintenance costs..
Monitored by the Senior Management Team and reported to the Operations Sub-committee.
Increased venue levy added to key performances to support additional costs
A more confident strategy of ticket pricing for commercial and touring work
Clear donation messaging within the building to encourage donations
Strategic piogramming of early-years shows in the studio space as first experiences for
urseries and families
Cost of Living crisis impacts operations..
Increases to salaries and freelance rates of pay have been accounted for in 2025-26 budget.
Projects realistically budgeted and contingencies increased and utilised as required.
Regular financial monitoring by Senior Management Team and Finance and Risk Committee.
Compliance with legislationlregulalions appropriate to the activities, size and structure of the charity:
Balanced Board including experienced Trustees, an annual Board calendar with applicable
requirements noted, responsibilities assigned and monitored.
The Trustees also manage the general finanGial risks arising by ensuring that-.
Prudent budgets have been set for the next financial year
The charily maintains a prudent, low-cost operating base
Regular management accounts are provided, showing the performance against budget
Contingency plans are in place should income levels appear unlikely to reach targets
Reserves policies have been adopted which provide an appropriate level of uncommitted
reserves which will enable the charity to meet its liabilities.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Facing Forward: Creativity, Connection, and Community Impact
In 2024125, Queen's Hall Arts (QHA) continued to demonstrate resilience, creativity, and community
focus amid avolving challenges. Oijr work is guidÈd by our mission to..
Be the creative heart of the community
Enable great art experiences
Support professional and aspiring artists
This year's report reflects our continued growth. our strengthening partnerships, and our commitment
to inclusivity and opportunity for all. From bold new festivals to expanded youth engagement, we
have deepened QHA'S role as a cultural cornerstone in Hexham, the Tyne Valley, and beyond.

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ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE (CONTINUED)
Summary of Major Achievements
Over the past year, QHA delivered an ambitious and diverse programme of performances, festivals,
exhibitions, and participatory projects. We commissioned new work, nurtured emerging artists, and
celebrated inclusivity through community-led initiatives. Our programme engaged audiences of all
ages. while supporting professional pathways for young people and Greating vital opportunities for
underrepresented groups.
In 2024125, we welcomed over 102,000 visits across 738 performances, workshops. and exhibitions,
cementing our role as a vibrant creative hub for Hexham and the wider Northumberland community.
We supported more than 36 freelancers, ensuring local creative professionals have opportunities to
thrive in a professional environment.
Highlights included the launch of Inspire Festival in partnership with Dance City, our fourth Lantern
Parade with Gateway into the Community. and the culmination of the youth-led Key Change project.
We also played host to Hexham Book Festival's Schools Week. major exhibitions such as
Heartwood in partnership with the National Trust, and continued the much-loved Illuminated Sheep
project along Hadrian s Wall.
Expanding Our Reach and Community Engagement
Community connection remained at the heart of our work.
Lantern Parade brought together nearly 100 members of Gateway into the Community to
create a spectacular train lantern, reinforcing creativity as a tool for inclusion.
Hexham Pride celebrated its second year with a jowul parade and performances, shaped by
a community steering group.
Through initiatives like the Priory School Project, we deepened our commitment to
accessibility. providing meaningful engagement for children with severe learn ing disabilities.
We also ensured accessibility through free ticket distribution via Rosie's Corner and the Food Bank.
and inclusive events like Krokod ile Club, a sell-out disco for adults with learning disabilities.
Showcasing the Arts and Our Region
This year. our stages and galleries reflected both global perspectives and local creativity..
Christmas Productions: Two commissioned shows by Kitchen Zoo
Jack and the
Beaiislalk and The Nighl Sefore Chrismoiise
exceeded ticket targets and delighted
audiences.
Exhibitions. From the powerful Heartwood Sycamore Gap tribute to Drawing lor the Planet
Chimpanzge Commu171ty, QHA amplified environmental and cultural voices across
generations and borders.
Performance Spaces.. We expanded artistic opportunities by transforming our bar and foyer
into regular spaces for visual arts and community performances.

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ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE {CONTINUED)
Key Project Highlights of 2024125
Inspire Festival.. Celebrated movement and creativity for older adults, with taster classes,
community sharings. and discussions.
Illuminated Sheep.. Expanded along Hadrian's Wall. with commtjnities adopting 50 sheep
including four schools participating. The project continues to capture imaginations regionally
and nationally.
Key Change Takeover.. Youth-led event with 250 participants. developing leadership and
Greative skills.
Summer Engagement.. From a Theatre Summer School to space-themed family workshops
and nature journaling, we ensured QHA remained active throughout the summer holidays
Residencies & Touring- Hosting companies like Rendez-vaus Dance, Elysium Theatre
{Othello}, and Anthony Lo Guidice strengthened our role as a creative hub for artists and
companies within the North East.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
This year we continued to embed inclusivity in our programming and organisational practices..
Hexham Pride grew in scale and impact, co-designed with the LGBTQAl+ community.
Priory School Project improved our accessibility offer and will lead to staff Makaton training.
Krokodile Club proved the demand for accessible nightclub experiences.
Free tickets, family-friendly exhibitions like Christmas Chill. and collaborative projects
ensured access for those most in need.
Skills, Career Development, and Young People
Nurturing the next generation of creatives and audiences remained a priority..
Youth Theatre Summer School built confidence and performance skills. supported by
volunteers.
School Engagement.. 150 Year 7 pupils visiled QHA for backstage tours and workshops,
while 90 Haydon Bridge students attended Othello.
Work Experience & A-Level Showcase.. We hosted placements and exhibited student
work, celebrating young talent.
Key Change Youth Project continued with workshops in songwriting, beatboxing, and
sound recording.
Film & Screen Club- A new National Saturday Club initiative, supported by BFI funding. will
develop film and screen skills for 13-16-year-olds.
Addressing Pressures and Building Sustainability
In a changing funding and economic landscape, QHA sustained momentum through..

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For the year ended 31 March 2025
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE {CONTINUED)
Addressing Pressures and Building Sustainability (Cont.)
Expanded partnerships with organisations including Dance City, the National Trust. and
Elysium Theatre.
Diversified revenue strearns from bar, retail, and hires.
Investment in staffing, accessibility training, and governance.
Financial Review
The out-turn for the year is an unrestricted deficit of £95,631 (2024: Def icit £101 ,800). The deficit
will be deducted from Unrestricted Funds, leaving a balance on Unrestricted Funds at 31 March 2025
of £611,278.
The financial environment in 2024125 continued to present significant challenges for Queen's Hall
Arts. Ongoing international instability and the cost-of-living crisis sustained high levels of
unpredictability, requiring us to remain agile in our financial planning. Rising energy prices and
increased supplier costs continued lo put pressure on our operating budget, alongside essential
building maintenance.
At the close of the first year of our new five-year plan, co-created by the Board and staff. we are
already seeing the positive results of our "invest to save" approach. Revenue has grown, and we
have been able to increase investment in both our infrastructure and our people. These strategic
choices are strengthening the organisation's foundations for long-term sustainability.
Despite external pressures, audiences continue to grow, licket sales are rising, and demand for our
participation programmes remains strong. This resilience underlines the value our communities
place on Queen's Hall and gives us confidence to move forward with careful but ambitious planning.
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE
Ambitions and Challenges for 2025126
As we move into the second year of our five-yèar plan. we are committed to building on the
successes of 2024125 with renewed focus on growth, resilience. and sustainability. The year ahead
represents a crucial moment for us to deepen our impact as a creative hub and to ensure our cultural,
social, and economic contribution to the Tyne Valley and the wider North East region.
We will..
Deepen and broaden partnerships across the North East 2nd beyond, fostering
collatiorations that expand our reach, strengthen our resources, and amplify our role within
the regional cultural ecosystem.
Enhance opportunities for young people and emerging artists, investing in the next
generation of creativity by providing platforms
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PLANS FOR THE FUTURE (CONTINUED)
Ambitions and Challenges for 2025126 {Cont.)
Strengthen engagement with schools, with an emphasis on effeclive project management of
arts learning and participation.
Continue lo embed inclusivity and accessibility across our work, ensuring our programme5,
spaces, and opportunities remain welcoming and relevant to all communities.
Continue to grow audiences for our Christmas programme, while exploring innovative ways
to attract and retain wider audiences year-round.
Increase donations and philanthrcpic support by demonstrating the value of our free gallery
activity and ensuring audiences and supporters understand the vital role their conlributions
play in sustaining cultural life.
Drive forward the Hexham Arts Town initiative, taking a leadership role and aligning our
activities with the wider ambition of positioning Hexham as a vibrant centre of creativity.
Build on the progress already made through our'invest to save approach, by improving and
sustaining our infrastructure through a programme of building repairs and by seeking
additional funding to safeguard our Arts Centre for the future.
Embed environmental thinking at the core of our strategic planning, not only reducing our
own footprint but also sharing learning and practice across the sector to inspire wider change.

QUEEN'S HALL ARTS
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TRUSTEES. REPORT
For the year ended 31 March 2025
RESPONSlelLITIES OF THE TRUSTEES
The Trustees Iwho are also the Directors of Queen's Hall Arts for the purposes of company laivl are
responsible for preparing the Trustees. Annual Report and the financial slalemenls in accordance
with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting S13ndards (United Kir)gdom Generally Accepted
Accounting Practice)
Company law require5 the Truslees to prepare financial slalenienls for each financial year Wh￿ch
give a true and fair view of the slate of affairs of the charilable company and of the inconiing
resources and application of resources, including the Income and expenditure, of the charitable
corTipany for that period
In preparing these financial slalemenls, the Trustees are required lo-
seleci suitable accounting policies and then apply them consislenlly-,
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP,
make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent,
slate whether applicable UK A¢counling Standards have been followed. subject lo ariy
material departures disclosed and explained in Ihe financial statements.
prepare the financial slalemenls on the going concern basis unless Il is Inappropriate lo
presume that the chaiilable company will continue in operation.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable
accuracy at any lime the financial position of the charitable company and enable them lo ensure that
the financial slalemenls comply with the Companies Act 2006. The Trustees are also responsible
for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for laking reasonable steps for the
prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities_
Signed on behalf of the Trustees
Lynn Turner
Trustee
Comoany Reolstration Nlumbor 03929839
October 2025

QUEEN'S HALL ARTS
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AUDITORS, REPORT
For the year ended 31 March 2025
Opinion
We have audited the financial slatementg of Queen's Hall Arts for the year ended 31 March 2025
which comprise the staleinenl of financial activities: summary income and expenditure. balance
slieel, statement of cash flows and notes to the financial statements including a summary of
significant accounting policies. The financial framework that has been applied in their preparation is
applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted
Accounting Praclicel including FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and
Republic of I reland"
In our opinion the financial statements:
give a true and fair view of the state of the charity's affairs as at 31 March 2025, and of its
incoming resources and application of resources for the year then ended.,
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted
Accounting Practice.. and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011.
Basis for Opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) {ISAs {UKI)
and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's
Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statement5 section of our report. We are independent
of the charity in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial
statements in the UK, including the FRC'S Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical
responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have
obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Conclusions relating to going concern
In auditing the financial statements. we have concluded that the trustees, use of the going concern
basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to
events or conditions that, individually Of collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's
ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least ￿e1ve months from when the financial
statements are authorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going concern are
described in the relevant sections of this report.
Other information
The other information comprises the information included in the annual report, other than the financial
statements and our auditor's report thereon. The trustees are responsible for the other information.
Our opinion on the financial statements does not coverthe other information and, except to the extent
otherwise explicitly staled in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other
information and, in doing so, consider whether the other infof mation is materially inconsistent with
the financial statements. or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially
misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatemenls. we are
required to determine whether there is a material misstatement in the financial statements or a
material misstatement of the other information. If, based on the work we have performed, we
conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report
that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
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Matters on which wg are required to report by exception
We have nothing to repcrt in respect of the following matters in relation to 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 inconsistent in any material respecl with the
trustees, report., or
adequate and proper accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit
have not been received from branGhes not ViSlted by us- or
the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns., or
certain disclosures of trustees, remuneration specified by law are not made., or
we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.
Responsibilities of trustees
As explained more fully in the trustees. responsibilities statement set out on page 10 the trustees
(who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of company law} are responsible for the
preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view. and
for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial
statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing the charity's ability
to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using
the going concern basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to liquidate the charity or to
cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole
are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report
that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee
that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAS (UK) will always detect a material misstatement
when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and ale considered material if. individually
or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users
taken on the basis of these financial statements.
Extent to which the audit was considered capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud
Irregularities. including fraud. are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design
procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in
respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting
irregularities. including fraud. is detailed below.
We have obtained an understanding of the charity's policies, procedures and activities through
discussions with senior management and during our site visit.
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We also diew on our existing understanding of the work that the charity does and reviewed available
third party information about the charity.
We understand that the charity complies with its responsibilities through c105e involvement of the
CEO in the day lo day running of the business and regular liaison between her and the Chair of
trustees. Were there any litigation or claims they would come to the attentien of the CEO directly.
The charity also holds quarterly board meetings and quarterly Finance and Risk Committee meetings
at which all such matters are discussed. Financial and governance matters are discussed in detail
along with attendance trends and future strategy. We have reviewed the minutes of all board
meetings, and no irregularities were identified.
In the context of the audit. we considered those laws and regulations which determine the form and
content of the financial statements, which are central to the charity's ability to conduct business and
where failure to comply could resull in material penalties.
We have considered the disclosure requirements of the Charities Act 2011, along with the Charities
SORP FRS102 and the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 as part of our finalisation
processes.
We discussed the possibility of fraud with senior management and whether they had any knowledge
of any actual, alleged or suspected fraud. We designed our audit tests to cover all areas of activity
at the centre.
In common with all audits under ISAS (UK) we also performed specific procedures to respond to the
risk of management override. We assessed that the charity's control environment is adequate for the
size and operating model of suGh a charity.
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the
Financial Reporting Council's website at.. www.frc.org.uklauditorsresponsibi1ities. This description
forms part of our auditor's report.
Use of our report
This report is made solely to the charity's members, as 2 body, in accordance part 4 of the Charities
(Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might
state to the charily's memtsers tnose matters we are requireu to state to inem In an auditoi's report
and for no other PLtrpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume
responsibility to anyone other than the charity's members as a body, for our audit work. for this report,
or for the opinions we have formed.
COCKE, VELLACOTT & HILL
Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditor
Unit 15 City Business Centre
Lower Road
LONDON SE16 2XB
Date..
October 2025
Cocke, Vellacott & Hill is eligib5e for appointment as auditor of the charity by virtue of its eligibility for
appointment a5 auditor of a company under section 1212 of the Companies Act.
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QUEEN'S HALL ARTS
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Note
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Total
2025
Total
2024
Income
Income from Investments
1,109
1.109
1,120
Income from Grants, Donations &
Legacies
221,614
109,698
331,312
412,524
Income from Charitable Activities
629,435
629,435
580,860
Other Income
159,508
159,508
59,247
Total Income
1,011,666
109,698 1,121,364
1,053,751
Expenditurè
Cost of Raising Funds
3,750
Expenditure on Charitable
Activities
1,107,297
136,823 1,244,120
1,211,986
Total Expenditure
1,107,297
136,823 1,244,120
1,215,736
Net Incomel(Expenditurel
(95,631)
(27,125) 1122,756) (161,985)
Balance brought fomard at 1 April
706,909
45,740
752,649
914,634
Balance carried forward at 31
March
£611,278
£18,615 £629,893
£752,649
The notes on pages 18 to 30 form part of the financial statements.
All of the activities of the company are classed as continuing.
The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses in the year and therefore
a statement of total recognised gains and losses has not been prepared.
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QUEEN'S HALL ARTS
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE}
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONIBALANCE SHEET
ASA T31 MARCH 2025
2025
2024
Fixed Assets
Tangible Fixed Assets
Notes
10
681,720
731,483
Current Assets
Slocks
Debtors
Cash Al Bank & In Hand
2,977
58,S67
58,364
120,008
2848
122,277
70,768
195,893
Creditors- Amount5 Falling Due Within 1 Year
(171,8351
1174,727)
Nel Current Asselsl(Liabililies)
Total Net Asset5
(51,827)
21.166
14
£629,893
£752,649
Represented by:
Unrestricted Funds
15
611.278
706,909
Restricted Funds
15
18.615
45.740
£629,893
£752,649
The notes on pages 1810 30 fomi part of the financial stalemenls.
The Trustees are satisfied that for the year ended 31 March 2025 the charity was enlilled lo exemplion under
5eclion 47712) ol the Companies Act 2006
The Trustees also confirm that the Members have not required Ihe charity lo obtain an audit in accordance
with section 47E¥ of the Companies Act 2006
The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for..
lil ensuring that Ihe charity keeps adequate acco¢Jnling records which comply with section 386 of the Act.
and
lill pieparing financial statemen15 which give a true and fair view of the stale of affair5 of the charity as al the
end of the financial year and ol ils profil or loss for the financial year in accordance with the requiremenls of
section 393, and which olherwise cornply with the requirements of the Acl relaling lo financial sialemenls. so
far as applicable to the cttarity.
These financial statements were approved and signed by a Member of the Board of
Trustees on
October 2025.
Lynn Turner
Trustee
Company Registratlon Number 03929839

QUEEN'S HALL ARTS
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accounting Policies
Basis of Accounting
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with applicable United
Kingdom accounting standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 -'The Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland, {'FRS 102,),
and with the Companies Act 2006 and the Statement of Recommended Practice (Charities
SORP FRS 102) Accounting and Reporting by Charities" and the Charities Act 2011.
The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, modified to include
certain financial instruments at fair value.
Advantage has been taken of the provisions in the SORP for Charilies applying FRS 102
Update 8ulletin 1 not to prepare a statement of cashflows.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the
charity.
Taxation Status
Queen's Hall Arts Limited is a Charity registered under the 1960 Charities Act and is accorded
exemption from liability lo taxation on ils income under S505 Income and Corporation Taxes
Act 1988.
Going Concern
There are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue.
Income
All income is included in the statement of financial activities when the charity is entitled to the
income, any performance related conditions attached have been met or are fully within the
control of the charity, the income is considered probable and the amount can be quantified
with reasonable accuracy
The following specific policios aro appliod to particular catC9orics of incomc..
Donations and legacy income is received by way of (fonations, legacies, grants and
gifts and is included in full in the Statement of Financial Activities when receivable.
Grants, where entitlement is nol conditional on the delivery of a specific performance
by the charity, are recognised when the charity becomes unconditionally entitled to
the grant.
Investment income is included when receivable.
Income from charitable trading activity is accounted for when earned.
Other income is accounted for when receivable.
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QUEEN'S HALL ARTS
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accounting Policies {Continuedl
Operating Leases
The charity classifies the lease of certain types of equipment as operating leases as the title
to the equipment remains with Ihe lessor. Rental charges are charged against income on a
straight-line basis over the period of the lease.
Tangible Fixed Assets and Depreciation
Depreciation is provided on any fixed assets at rates calculaled to write off the assets over
their remaining useful lives as follows..
Motor Vehicles
Plant & Machinery
Fixtures & Fittings
Long Leasehold
Property Improvements
250/0 Straight line on cost
1 OO/u Straight line on cost
25 /0 Straight line on cosl
10 % straight line on cost
l OQ/o Straight line on cost
A full year's depieciation charge is applied in the year of acquisilion and no charge is made
in the year of disposal.
Impairment of Fixed Assets
A review for indicalors of impairment is carried out at each reporting date, with the
recoverable amount being estimated where such indicators exist. Where the carrying value
exceeds the recoverable amount, the asset is impaired accorclingly. Prior impairments are
also reviewed for possible reversal at each reporting date.
FinanGial Instrument5
A financial asset or a financial liability is recognised only when the charity becomes a party
to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Basic financial instruments are initially
recogni5ed at the amount receivable 01 payable including any related transaction c05t5.
Current assets and current liabilities are subsequently measured at the cash or other
Gonsioerdlion expeGteQ to be pal(J or re￿IVed and not aisLounleii.
Debt instruments are subsequently measured at amortised cost where there is a material
adjustment.
Fund Accounting
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the
purposes of the charity.
Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the trustees for specific purposes.
Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donor.

QUEEN'S HALL ARTS
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accounting Policies {Continuedl
Stocks
Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value. after making dtje 3llow3nce
for obsolete and slow moving items.
Judgements and Key Sources of Estimation Uncertainty
The preparation of the financial statements requires management lo make judgements,
estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported These estimates and
judgements are continually reviewed and are based on experience and other factors,
including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the
ciicumslances. There are no significantjudgements or estimation uncertainty included within
the fiiiancial slatements.
Pensions
The charity operates a defined benefit pension Scheme for 1 qualifying employee. The
scheme is not open for others to join. The assets of the scheme are held separately from
those of the charity in an independently administered fund.
Pension benefits for other staff are provided through a defined contribution scheme. The
assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the company in a separately
administered fund. The charity makes contributions to this pension scheme and acts as an
agent in collecting and paying over both the employee and employer contributions.
For both schemes, the charity makes contributions to this pension scheme and acts as an
agent in collecting and paying over both the employee and employef contributions, whilst the
amount charged lo the Statement of Financial Activities for pension costs is the contiibulions
payable in the year. Differences between contributions payable in the year and contributions
actually paid are shown as either accruals or prepayments in the Balance Sheet.
Legal Status
The charity is a company limited by guarantee and has no share capital. The liability of each
member in the event ofwinding up is limited to £1. The company law members of the charity
are the members of its Board of Trustees.
Income from Investments
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
2025
2024
Interest Receivable
1,109
£1,109
1,109
£1,109
1,120
£1,120
The 2024 total of £1,120 was wholly attributable to Unrestricted Funds.
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QUEEN'S HALL ARTS
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Income from Grants, Donations & Legacies
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
2025
2024
Arts Council England (ACE)
Portfolia Organisalion
29th May 1961 Charitable Trust - Roof
Repairs
Arts Society- 8ook Festival Intern
Community Foundation
The Future Is
Now
Hadrian Trust- Youth Theatre
Historic England - Beneath Our Feet
National Foundation for Youth Music - Key
Change Project 2024
National Foundation for Youth Music - Key
Change Project 2025
National Saturday Club
Delivery of
National Film and Screen Saturday Club
Northumberland County Council INCC)
NCC - Building Survey ContribLttion
NCC
Members. local improvement
scheme
NCC - Ignite
NTCA - Illuminated Sheep
NTCA - Lanterns
Scop Arts Trust- Elastic Band Expansion
The Prime Fund & Thornton Family
Grassroots Fund - Hexham Priory School
Project
National
120,321
120,321
120,321
6.000
3,000
10,000
10,000
1,000
1.750
43.120
9.800
9.800
40,768
5,000
5,000
86,200
86,200
5,900
3,683
120,008
5,900
3,683
2,253
36,244
29,178
18,757
29.105
1,800
4,000
18,757
29,105
1,800
4,000
206.521
88.045
294.566
404.242
Donations & Gift Aid
Smith (Hallwhistle and District} Charitable
Trust
Other Donations & Gift Aid
600
600
600
14,493
15,093
21,653
21,653
36,146
36,746
8,282
£221,614
£109,698 £331,312 £412,524
Of the 2024 total of £412,524, £247,479 was attributable to Unrestricted Funds and £165.045 to
Restricted Funds.
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QUEEN'S HALL ARTS
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Income from Charitable Activities
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
2025
2024
Ticket Sales & Commission
Consultancy & Project Fees
ThealrelRoom Hire & Library Service
Charges
Front of House Sales & Commission
Recharge Income
472.910
14,200
116.999
472,910
14,200
116,999 140,440
414,004
10,116
15.210
629,435
10,116
8,854
15,210
17,562
629,435 £580,860
The 2024 total of £580,860 was wholly attributable to Unrestricted Funds.
Other Income
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
2025
2024
Museums & Galleries Exhibition l Theatre
Tax Relief
Other Income
Café & Ice Cream Sales
Café Franchise & Service Charges
63,142
63.142
5,050
79,356
11,960
£159,508
5.050
79,356
11.960
£159,508
2,250
49,197
7,800
£59,247
The 2024 total of £59,247 was wholly attributable lo Unrestricted Funds.
Expenditure on Raislng Funds
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Fund5
2025
2024
Fundraising Consultancy
3,750
£3,750
The 2024 total of £3,750 was wholly attributable to Unrestricted Funds.
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QUEEN'S HALL ARTS
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Expenditure on Charitable Activities
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Total
2025
Total
2024
Cost of Sales
Advertising, Design & Publicity
Box Office Sofvarelcard Charge5
Exhibition Costs
Film Costs
Freelance Fees
Front Of House Costs
Performance Fees & Settlements
Project & Activity Expenditure
Purchaseslstock
Salaries & On Costs
37,410
33,366
7,460
3,487
11.706
360
364,212
37,410
33,366
8,472
4.792
13,076
360
364.212
114,861
36.024
389,009
1,001,582
49,190
30,728
11,036
7,102
12,516
7,434
233.157
245,962
28,471
319,302
944,898
1,012
1,305
1.370
114,861
36.024
382,634
876,659
6,375
124,923
Support Costs
BuildinglEquipment Maintenance
Depreciation & Amortisalion
Heat, Light & Water
ICT, Telephone & Websile
Insurance
Other Premises Costs
Other Administration & Running Costs
31,765
58,488
76,053
8,076
13,585
13,147
19,820
220,934
31,765
58,488
76,053
8.076
13,585
13,147
19.820
220,934
25,469
57,472
99,137
33,917
9,390
7,564
17,226
250,175
Governance Costs
Acco(Intancy & AudiUExamination
Legal & Professional
Trustee Meeting Costs
7,605
1,790
309
9,704
7,605
13.690
309
21,604
11,250
5.642
21
16,913
11.900
11,900
£1,107,297
£136,823 £1,244,120 £1,211,986
Of the 2024 total of £1.211,986, £986.756 was attributable to Unrestricted FLtnds and £225.230
to Restrioted Funds.
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QUEEN'S HALL ARTS
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Net Incomel(Expenditure)
2025
2024
Net incomel(expenditurel is stated after chargingl(crediting I..
Auditor's Fees
Depreciation of owned Fixed Assels
4,500
58,488
5,000
57,472
Staff Costs & Trustees, Remuneration
2025
2024
Gross Salary Costs
Employer's National InsuranGe
Employer's Pension Contributions
355,914 290,954
19,915
16,368
13,180
11,980
£389,009 £319,302
No employee received remuneration of more than £60,000 during the year (2024 Nill.
The charity defines Key Management Personnel as the Trustees and the members of the Senior
Management Team. Remuneration of £144,750 (2024.. £127.398), including employer's pension
contributions. was paid by the charity dLJring the year to Key Management Personnel.
The average number of staff employed during the
year, calculated as full-time equivalents, was as
follows..
2025
2024
No.
16
Artistic Production and Support
16
The charity operates a defined benefit pension scheme for all qualifying employees (1
Employee). The scheme is not open for others to join. The assets of the scheme are held
separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund.
Pension benefits for other staff are provided through a NEST Group Person21 Pension
Scheme, which is a defined contribution scheme. The assets of the scheme are held
separately from those of the company in a separately administered fund. The charily makes
contributions to thi5 pension scheme and acts as an agent in collecting and paying over both
the employee and employer contributions.
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QUEEN'S HALL ARTS
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Staff Costs & Trustees, Remuneration (Cont.)
In the year lo 31 March 2025 Queen's Hall Arts made an employer's contribution of 3 % of
pensionable pay, provided that the employee makes a minimum contribution of 5¥0.
These amounts are paid over to the scheme on a monthly basis. No contributions were
outstanding at 31 March 2025 (2024: £Nill.
The charge lo profil and loss in respect ofall pension schemes was £13,18012024- £11,980).
No remuneration has been paid to any TrusteeslDirectors in the year {2024.. £Nil}.
No reimbursement has been made of any Travel and Subsistence expenses to Trustees in
respect of their attendance at meetings of the charity (2024.. £Nil).
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QUEEN'S HALL ARTS
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
10.
Tangible Fixed Assets
Leasehold
Improvements
Plant &
Machinery
Cost
At 1 April 2024
Additions
At 31 March 2025
950,583
61,381
7,763
69,144
950.583
Depreciation
At 1 April 2024
Charge for year
At 31 March 2025
258,818
32,320
291,138
46,586
2,420
49,006
Net Book Value
At 31 March 2025
£659,445
£20,138
At 1 April 2024
£691,765
£14.795
Fixtures &
Fittings
Total
Fixed
Assets
Cost
At 1 April 2024
Additions
At 31 March 2025
162,148
962
163,110
1,174,112
8.725
1,182,837
Depreciation
At 1 April 2024
Charge foi. year
At 31 March 2025
137,225
23,74B
160,973
442,629
58,488
501,117
Net Book Value
At 31 March 2025
£2,137
£681,720
At 1 April 2024
£24,923
£731.483
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QUEEN'S HALL ARTS
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
11.
Stock
2025
2024
Finished Goods for Resale
2,977
£2,977
2,848
£2,848
12.
Debtors
2025
2024
Trade Debtors
Grant Debtors
Other Debtors
Accrued Income
Prepayments
8,121
17,043
11,309
9,477
12,717
£58,667
28,694
57.253
12,750
10,865
12,715
£122,277
13.
Creditors- Amounts Falling Due Within 1 Year
2025
2024
Other Taxes & Social Security Costs
Income Received In Advan
Trade Creditors
other Creditors
Accruals
13,237
13,318
9,855
70,629
64,796
£171,835
18,513
136
43,146
54,530
58,402
£174,727
14.
Analysis of Net Assets between Funds
Unrestrlcted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Total
2025
Total
2024
Fixed Assets
Stock
Debtor5
Cash at Bank and In Hand
Creditors - Amounts Due Within 1 Year
681.720
2.977
41,624
55,345
170.388
£611,278
681.720
731.483
2,977
2,848
17,043
58,667
122.277
3,019
58.364
70,768
1.447
171,835
174,727
£18,615 £629,893 £762,649
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QUEEN'S HALL ARTS
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
15.
Analysis of Charitable Funds
Fund at 1
Incoming Resources
Fund at
Aprtl 2024 Resources
Expended 31 March
in Year
in Year
2025
Unrestricted Funds
Charity General Fund
706,909
706,909
1,011,666 11,107,2971
1.011,666 {1.107.2971
611,278
611,278
Restricted Funds
29th May 1961 Charitable Trust- Roof
Repairs
Donations- Roof Repairs
Donations - Youth Theatre
The Prime Fund & Thornton Family
Grassroots Fund
Hexham Priory
School Project
National Foundation for Youth Music-
Key Change Project 2025
National Saturday Club - National Film
and Screen Saturday Club
NCC Building Survey Contribution
NCC
Members, local improvement
scheme
NTCA- Illuminated Sheep
NTCA- Lanterns
Scop Arts Trust
Expansion
The Future Is Ours Now
6,000
(6,0001
1.732
1,653
20.000
4,000
3,385
(20,0001
(4,0001
38,008
9,800
(47,8081
5,000
(1,3051
3,695
5,900
3,683
{5,9001
(3,6831
18,757
29,105
1,800
(18,7571
(29,1051
(2401
Elastic Band
1,560
10,000
109,698
(251
1136,8231
9,975
18,615
45,740
Total Funds
£752,649 £1,121.364 £(1.244.120} £629.893
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QUEEN'S HALL ARTS
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
15.
Analysis of Charitable Funds (Cont.)
Name of Restricted Fund
Description, Nature & Purpose of the
Restricted Fund
29th May 1961 Charitable Trust l Towards the cosl of roof renovation and repairs
Donations - Roof Repairs
Arts Society- Book Festival Intern
Towards the cost on an intern role to support work
on Hexham Book Festival
Community Foundation / Historic England To support artistic activlty in schools
l Ray Wind Fund - Benealh Our Feet
Hadrian Trust - Youth Theatre
Towards the costs of youth theatre work
North of Tyne Combined Authority
Lanterns
Towards the costs of a lanterns festival
Northumberland CC l North of Tyne To support a county-wide visual art trail
Combined Authority - Illuminated Sheep
Northumberland CC - Fundraiser
Towards the cosls of engaging a freelance
fundraiser
Northumberland County Council - Ignite Towards the costs of the Ignite programme
Northumberland County Council
Towards the costs of upgraded lighting
Members, local improvement scheme
TNC Community Fund - Hexham Pride
Towards the costs of the 2025 Pride event
Yuulli Muslc- IKey cnange
i-o support a youih-lea music fesiival
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QUEEN'S HALL ARTS
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
16.
Related Party Transactions
The charity has a close working relationship with Arts Council England which is a registered
charity and has provided significant funding which enables the charity to carry out its
charitable objectives. In total, grant funding of £120,321 (2024.. £120,231) was recognised
from Arts Council England in the year. Al 31 March 2025, no sums were owing lo Queen's
Hall Arts from Arts Council England (31 March 2024.. £Nill.
The charity also has a close relationship with Northumberland County Council (NCC) which
provides essential core funding io the charity, as well as occasional project-based funding.
In addition, the Queen's Hall, where the bulk of the charity's activities take place. is leased
from NCC at a peppercorn rent whilst the charity operates sub-leases al the Queen's Hall to
NCC Customer Services
Ongoing NCC funding is subject to annual reviews and agreements on performance targets.
In total, grant funding of £143.645 (2024.. £187,683) was recognised from NCC in the year.
At 31 March 2025, £12.184 was owing to Queen's Hall Arts from NCC 131 March 2024..
£57,252).
Two trustees received payment for work undertaken (unrelated to their trusteeship)
amounting to £4.769 this year.
There were no other transactions in the year with related parties, such as are required lo be
disclosed under the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (Effective April 20081
{2024. Nil)
17.
Taxation
The company is a registered charity and no provision is considered necessary for taxation.
18.
Financial Commitments
No material financial commitments have been made in respect of future financial periods.
19.
Company Limited by Guarantee
The charity is incorporated under the Companies Act 1985 and is limited by guarantee,
each member having undertaken to contribute such amounts not exceeding £1 as may be
required in the event of the company being wound up whilst he or she is still a member or
within one year thereafter.
There are currently 10 members of the company {2024 - 11 members).
30