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2023-04-30-accounts

Company registration number: 04838508 Charity registration number: 1099868

The Quay Theatre at Sudbury

(A company limited by guarantee) Annual Report and Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2023

Lambert Chapman LLP 3 Warners Mill Silks Way Braintree Essex CM7 3GB

The Quay Theatre at Sudbury

Contents

Reference and Administrative Details 1
Trustees' Report 2 to 4
Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities 5
Independent Examiner's Report 6 to 7
Statement of Financial Activities 8
Balance Sheet 9 to 10
Notes to the Financial Statements 11 to 25

The Quay Theatre at Sudbury

Reference and Administrative Details

Trustees Ms E J Cole P W Press P M Keogh J Blatch A R Willson M Barratt T Smith Secretary J Blatch Charity Registration Number 1099868 Company Registration Number 04838508 The charity is incorporated in England and Wales. Registered Office Quay Lane Sudbury Suffolk CO10 2AN Independent Examiner Nicholas Forsyth FCA Lambert Chapman LLP 3 Warners Mill Silks Way Braintree Essex CM7 3GB

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The Quay Theatre at Sudbury

Trustees' Report

The trustees, who are directors for the purposes of company law, present the annual report together with the financial statements of the charitable company for the year ended 30 April 2023.

Objectives and activities

Objects and aims

The charity is a rural arts centre located in Sudbury, Suffolk.

The Quay Theatre provides services to Sudbury and the surrounding area with a mixed programme of amateur and professional drama, music, comedy and film. We also offer live streaming of National Theatre, Royal Opera House and other shows our local audience may not normally have the opportunity to experience.

We also provide a base for a summer stage school and a community venue used by local groups and residents.

Public benefit

The Trustees have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing our aims and objectives and in planning our future activities.

The trustees confirm that they have complied with the requirements of section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission for England and Wales.

Use of volunteers

Volunteers contribute by easing and enhancing the experience of visitors and customers, by making them welcome on visits ensuring their comfort and safety. They interact with the community to provide an essential service to the theatre and job satisfaction for the efforts.

Achievements and performance

During the 2022/23 year, the Theatre continued to grow back our audiences following the closure due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Our commitment to drama has continued as we brought many new, as well as familiar, theatre companies to the Quay as well as bands and performers for our younger audiences. Local Amateur Dramatics and Musical Societies continue to use our theatre for drama and musical performances.

Our venue is used by many local groups including several U3A groups, youth groups and our own young people’s drama classes which have grown in numbers this year due to successful fundraising.

The Trustees would like to thank our members of staff including new duty managers and volunteers for their hard work again over the last year when many changes have occurred. Their professionalism is often commented by visiting performers and audiences alike.

Financial review

The theatre received grant funding from Babergh District Council and Sudbury Town Council and during this year as well as other smaller amounts from local charities.

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The Quay Theatre at Sudbury

Trustees' Report

Policy on reserves

The Trustees aim to hold six months' worth of operating costs in reserve to assist in running the Charity in the event of income levels reducing.

As at the Balance Sheet date, the financial statements are reporting unrestricted funds of £324,790 and restricted funds of £15,582.

However, taking into account the level of funds that are tied up in fixed assets (£387,543), the Charity currently has negative available funds.

The Trustees will be working hard to ensure that the Charity increases the amount of income that it makes from unrestricted sources to improve the amount of available reserves in future periods.

Going concern

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.

The trustees have assessed whether the use of going concern is appropriate i.e. whether there are any material uncertainties related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the ability of the charity to continue as a going concern.

The trustees will be making every effort to ensure that the Theatre increases its income from unrestricted sources as, although the charity has unrestricted funds of £324,790 (2022: £352,660) at the Balance Sheet date, there are no 'available' unrestricted funds as a result of the amount of reserves tied up in the property.

Trustees and officers

The trustees and officers serving during the year and since the year end were as follows:

Trustees: Ms S M Ayres (resigned 16 January 2023) Ms E J Cole Ms D K Duffy (resigned 1 February 2024) P W Press T D Lagden (resigned 14 February 2024) P M Keogh J Blatch A R Willson (appointed 5 January 2023) M Barratt (appointed 27 June 2023) T Smith (appointed 13 September 2023) Secretary: J Blatch

Structure, governance and management

Nature of governing document

The Theatre is a Limited Company by Guarantee and is governed by the Memorandum and Articles of Association upon its incorporation on 19 July 2003.

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The Quay Theatre at Sudbury

Trustees' Report

Recruitment and appointment of trustees

The Articles of Association states that there shall be a minimum of 3 Directors who will govern the affairs of The Quay. These Trustees are Board members and are unpaid volunteers. Any person with the requisite skills may submit an application to become a Trustee and are voted on. Prospective new Trustees are interviewed by at least 2 members of the Board initially to assess suitability and skills. They are then invited to attend 3 Board meetings, after which a vote is held.

Organisational structure

The Quay Theatre is under the control of the Board of Trustees (totalling 7 during the year) who meet monthly to receive reports on current performance and to deal with matters affecting the governance of the theatre and its facilities.

The Board of Trustees currently delegate the management of the operation to an Interim Theatre Director, who replaced the Theatre Manager on a temporary basis in May 2023. The theatre has a team of 8 paid, part-time staff and a large contingent of volunteers.

Major risks and management of those risks

Consideration of risks

The Trustees meet monthly to discuss all issues and take actions accordingly. At present we are seeing near to normal visitors attending shows but discuss this each month.

During the year the then Theatre Manager resigned and due to the urgency of finding a replacement, an Interim position was created. The risk of not doing this was that the Board considered that as the then Theatre Manager had not put together and marketed a programme for the forthcoming season, the theatre could have been left with no income and it was almost a certainty that the charity would have gone in to liquidation. Having made this appointment, the following seasons have been a great success and vindicated the Trustees’ decision. A new Theatre Manager/Executive Director is to be recruited in 2024.

Important non-adjusting events after the financial period

We have been in correspondence with the Charities Commission over the appointment of Tom Lagden as our Executive Director and paying a fee for the services. Mr Lagden was also a Trustee at this time and our appointment was via a Company of which he was a director. Our understanding was that this would be acceptable but we have been advised by the Charity Commission that it was not. Under the circumstances, they have not insisted on repayment of fees to the charity.

Mr Lagden has therefore resigned as a Trustee but we want him to continue the excellent job that he has been doing for us since his appointment and have therefore applied to the Charity Commission for approval of the continuing payments.

The annual report was approved by the trustees of the charity on 26 February 2024 and signed on its behalf by:

......................................... Ms E J Cole Trustee

......................................... A R Willson Trustee

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The Quay Theatre at Sudbury

Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities

The trustees (who are also the directors of The Quay Theatre at Sudbury for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), including FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland".

Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under company law the trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that can disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

The trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the charitable company's website. Legislation governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.

Approved by the trustees of the charity on 26 February 2024 and signed on its behalf by:

......................................... Ms E J Cole Trustee

......................................... A R Willson Trustee

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The Quay Theatre at Sudbury

Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of The Quay Theatre at Sudbury ('the Company')

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 30 April 2023.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity’s trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (‘the 2006 Act’).

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity’s accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner’s statement - matter of concern identified

Since the Company's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) , which is one of the listed bodies.

I have completed my examination. I have identified matters of concern that need to be reported on as follows:

  1. When preparing the accounts 30 April 2023 we were once again faced with a closing balance in the credit card receipts and income control accounts. Last year this was posted as a separate item in Charitable expenditure in the Statement of Financial Activities as 'Balance sheet corrections'. This year, after discussing it with management, this has been posted to entertainment income. Procedures have been discussed with management to control the receipts in the year to 30 April 2024.

  2. Although the financial statements show that the Charity has unrestricted funds amounting to £324,790, it is noted that the majority of the funds are tied up in fixed assets and so there are no 'available' unrestricted reserves at the Balance Sheet date. The Charity continues to recover from the effects of the pandemic and whilst attempting to increase sales and make a profit, a loss of £20,999 is reported for the year.

The Trustees are aware of the lack of 'available' reserves and are making every effort to increase unrestricted reserves as soon as possible.

I confirm that no other matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of The Quay Theatre at Sudbury as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair view' which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or

  4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities [applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)].

I confirm that there are no other matters to which your attention should be drawn to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

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The Quay Theatre at Sudbury

Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of The Quay Theatre at Sudbury ('the Company')

...................................... Nicholas Forsyth FCA

Lambert Chapman LLP 3 Warners Mill Silks Way Braintree Essex CM7 3GB Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)

27 February 2024

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The Quay Theatre at Sudbury

Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 30 April 2023 (Including Income and Expenditure Account and Statement of Total Recognised Gains and Losses)

Note
Income and Endowments from:
Donations and legacies
3
Charitable activities
4
Other trading activities
5
Investment income
6
Total income
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
7
Charitable activities
8
Total expenditure
Net (expenditure)/income
Transfers between funds
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
22
Unrestricted
funds
£
43,782
49,292
237,978
266
331,318
(212,678)
(153,018)
(365,696)
(34,378)
6,508
(27,870)
352,660
324,790
Restricted
funds
£
31,255
-
-
-
31,255
(5,263)
(12,613)
(17,876)
13,379
(6,508)
6,871
8,711
15,582
Total
2023
£
75,037
49,292
237,978
266
362,573
(217,941)
(165,631)
(383,572)
(20,999)
-
(20,999)
361,371
340,372
Total
2022
£
166,166
33,293
121,906
-
321,365
(124,173)
(117,105)
(241,278)
80,087
-
80,087
281,284
361,371

All of the charity's activities derive from continuing operations during the above two periods. The funds breakdown for 2022 is shown in note 22.

The notes on pages 11 to 25 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 8

The Quay Theatre at Sudbury

(Registration number: 04838508) Balance Sheet as at 30 April 2023

Note
Fixed assets
Intangible assets
15
Tangible assets
16
Current assets
Stocks
17
Debtors
18
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
19
Net current liabilities
Total assets less current liabilities
Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year
20
Net assets
Funds of the charity:
Restricted income funds
Restricted funds
22
Unrestricted income funds
Unrestricted funds
Total funds
22
2023
£
2,541
385,002
387,543
5,395
17,582
54,601
77,578
(102,928)
(25,350)
362,193
(21,821)
340,372
15,582
324,790
340,372
2022
£
2,826
389,694
392,520
5,244
15,588
52,125
72,957
(79,199)
(6,242)
386,278
(24,907)
361,371
8,711
352,660
361,371

For the financial year ending 30 April 2023 the charity was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

Directors' responsibilities:

The notes on pages 11 to 25 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 9

The Quay Theatre at Sudbury

(Registration number: 04838508) Balance Sheet as at 30 April 2023

The financial statements on pages 8 to 25 were approved by the trustees, and authorised for issue on

26 February 2024 and signed on their behalf by:

......................................... .........................................
Ms E J Cole A R Willson
Trustee Trustee

The notes on pages 11 to 25 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 10

The Quay Theatre at Sudbury

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2023

1 Charity status

The charity is limited by guarantee, incorporated in England and Wales, and consequently does not have share capital. Each of the trustees is liable to contribute an amount not exceeding £1 towards the assets of the charity in the event of liquidation.

The address of its registered office is: Quay Lane Sudbury Suffolk CO10 2AN

2 Accounting policies

Summary of significant accounting policies and key accounting estimates

The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.

Statement of compliance

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)) (issued in October 2019) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.

Basis of preparation

The Quay Theatre at Sudbury meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes.

Going concern

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.

The trustees assess whether the use of going concern is appropriate i.e. whether there are any material uncertainties related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the ability of the charity to continue as a going concern. The trustees make this assessment in respect of a period of one year from the date of approval of the financial statements.

Judgements

Apart from those judgements involving estimations, the management team have not made any judgements in the process of applying the entity's accounting policies that have a significant effect on the amounts recognised in the accounts.

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The Quay Theatre at Sudbury

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2023

Key sources of estimation uncertainty

There are no key assumptions concerning the future or key sources of estimation uncertainty at the reporting date that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next reporting period.

Income and endowments

All income is recognised once the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of the income receivable can be measured reliably.

Donations and legacies

Donations are recognised when the charity has been notified in writing of both the amount and settlement date. In the event that a donation is subject to conditions that require a level of performance by the charity before the charity is entitled to the funds, the income is deferred and not recognised until either those conditions are fully met, or the fulfilment of those conditions is wholly within the control of the charity and it is probable that these conditions will be fulfilled in the reporting period.

Grants receivable

Grants are recognised when the charity has an entitlement to the funds and any conditions linked to the grants have been met. Where performance conditions are attached to the grant and are yet to be met, the income is recognised as a liability and included on the balance sheet as deferred income to be released.

Other trading activities

Income is also received from fund raising events such as entertainment events and bar sales and this is recognised as earned.

Investment income

Dividends are recognised once the dividend has been declared and notification has been received of the dividend due.

Charitable activities

Income from charitable activities includes rent received from the letting of non investment property in furtherance of the charitable purpose.

Expenditure

All expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to that expenditure, it is probable settlement is required and the amount can be measured reliably. All costs are allocated to the applicable expenditure heading that aggregate similar costs to that category.

Raising funds

These are costs incurred in attracting voluntary income and those incurred in trading activities that raise funds.

Charitable activities

Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.

Governance costs

These include the costs attributable to the charity’s compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements, including independent examination fees and other legal and professional expenses.

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The Quay Theatre at Sudbury

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2023

Government grants

Government grants are recognised based on the accrual model and are measured at the fair value of the asset received or receivable. Grants are classified as relating either to revenue or to assets. Grants relating to revenue are recognised in income over the period in which the related costs are recognised. Grants relating to assets are recognised over the expected useful life of the asset. Where part of a grant relating to an asset is deferred, it is recognised as deferred income.

Taxation

The charity is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes. Accordingly, the charity is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income or capital gains received within categories covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent that such income or gains are applied exclusively to charitable purposes.

Intangible assets

Intangible assets are stated in the Balance Sheet at cost less accumulated amortisation and impairment. They are amortised on a straight line basis over their estimated useful lives.

Tangible fixed assets

Individual fixed assets costing £100.00 or more are initially recorded at cost, less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.

Amortisation

Amortisation is provided on intangible fixed assets so as to write off the cost, less any estimated residual value, over their expected useful economic life as follows:

Asset class Amortisation method and rate Other intangible asset 10% straight line

Depreciation and amortisation

Depreciation is provided on tangible fixed assets so as to write off the cost or valuation, less any estimated residual value, over their expected useful economic life as follows:

Asset class Depreciation method and rate
Equipment 20% reducing balance
Fixtures and fittings 20% reducing balance
Freehold property No depreciation charged

Stock

Stock is valued at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell, after due regard for obsolete and slow moving stocks. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out (FIFO).

Trade debtors

Trade debtors are amounts due from customers for merchandise sold or services performed in the ordinary course of business.

Trade debtors are recognised initially at the transaction price. They are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less provision for impairment. A provision for the impairment of trade debtors is established when there is objective evidence that the charity will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of the receivables.

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The Quay Theatre at Sudbury

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2023

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits.

Trade creditors

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Accounts payable are classified as current liabilities if the charity does not have an unconditional right, at the end of the reporting period, to defer settlement of the creditor for at least twelve months after the reporting date. If there is an unconditional right to defer settlement for at least twelve months after the reporting date, they are presented as non-current liabilities.

Trade creditors are recognised initially at the transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Fund structure

Unrestricted income funds are general funds that are available for use at the trustees discretion in furtherance of the objectives of the charity.

Designated income funds are those which have been specifically designated by the Trustees for a particular purpose, as detailed further in Note 21.

Restricted income funds are those donated for use in a particular area or for specific purposes, the use of which is restricted to that area or purpose. These are also detailed further in Note 21.

Pensions and other post retirement obligations

The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme which is a pension plan under which fixed contributions are paid into a pension fund and the charity has no legal or constructive obligation to pay further contributions even if the fund does not hold sufficient assets to pay all employees the benefits relating to employee service in the current and prior periods.

3 Income from donations and legacies

Donations and legacies;
Donations - General
Donations - Friends of the Quay
Grants, including capital grants;
Grants
Sundry Receipts
Unrestricted
funds
General
£
14,676
-
29,106
-
43,782
Restricted
funds
£
-
-
31,255
-
31,255
Total
2023
£
14,676
-
60,361
-
75,037
Total
2022
£
17,217
2,000
146,677
272
166,166

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The Quay Theatre at Sudbury

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2023

4 Income from charitable activities

Rents Received
Auditorium
Costume Department
Geoff Kisby Room
Jetty
Quay Theatre Hire
CJRS income
Unrestricted
funds
General
£
28,415
5,400
372
14,609
496
-
49,292
Restricted
funds
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total
2023
£
28,415
5,400
372
14,609
496
-
49,292
Total
2022
£
14,614
5,399
130
9,383
689
3,078
33,293

5 Income from other trading activities

Trading income;
Bar Sales
Kiosk Sales
Entertainment Events
Education Events - Summer Schools
Educational Events - Workshops
6
Investment income
Interest receivable and similar income;
Interest receivable on bank deposits
Unrestricted
funds
General
£
79,308
-
151,470
-
7,200
237,978
Unrestricted
funds
General
£
266
Restricted
funds
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
Restricted
funds
£
-
Total
funds
£
79,308
-
151,470
-
7,200
237,978
Total
2023
£
266
Total
2022
£
43,995
47
74,531
1,917
1,416
121,906
Total
2022
£
-

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The Quay Theatre at Sudbury

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2023

7 Expenditure on raising funds

a) Costs of generating donations and legacies

Commissions payable
Fundraising costs
Unrestricted
funds
General
£
-
5,665
5,665
Restricted
funds
£
-
-
-
Total
2023
£
-
5,665
5,665
Total
2022
£
11,922
-
11,922

b) Costs of trading activities

Entertainment events expenses
Education events - workshops
Bar Expenses
Costs of generating income - Cinema
Projection Costs
Education Events - S/Schools
Box office
Bar wages and salaries
Staging events
Other trading activities
Technician wages and salaries
Unrestricted
funds
General
£
85,743
7,713
36,557
7,541
2,724
12,026
19,026
8,208
298
27,177
207,013
Restricted
funds
£
-
5,263
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
5,263
Total
2023
£
85,743
12,976
36,557
7,541
2,724
12,026
19,026
8,208
298
27,177
212,276
Total
2022
£
37,667
972
19,628
641
2,048
3,911
13,860
14,514
1,650
17,360
112,251

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The Quay Theatre at Sudbury

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2023

8 Expenditure on charitable activities

Note
Balance Sheet
corrections
Depreciation of tangible
fixed assets
Amortisation of
intangible fixed assets
Loss on sale of tangible
fixed assets held for
charity's own use
Staff costs
Governance costs
9
Print, postage and
stationery
Publicity costs
Credit card charges
Rates and water
Light, heat and power
Insurance
Repairs and maintenance
Computer software and
maintenance
Sundry expenses
Cleaning
Loan interest
Bank charges
Other interest payable
Staff training
Travelling
Telephone
Unrestricted
funds
General
£
-
9,773
285
-
53,899
12,460
3,584
2,321
9,198
2,678
15,900
6,991
14,273
3,956
1,945
12,291
603
1,064
8
90
87
1,612
153,018
Restricted
funds
£
-
-
-
-
5,113
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
7,500
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
12,613
Total
2023
£
-
9,773
285
-
59,012
12,460
3,584
2,321
9,198
2,678
15,900
6,991
21,773
3,956
1,945
12,291
603
1,064
8
90
87
1,612
165,631
Total
2022
£
(7,255)
7,139
24
760
55,793
8,201
1,085
2,053
5,494
1,185
9,101
6,553
7,391
2,426
646
10,879
734
1,128
-
2,147
14
1,607
117,105

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The Quay Theatre at Sudbury

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2023

9 Analysis of governance and support costs

Governance costs

Independent examiner fees
Examination of the financial statements
Legal fees
Accountancy fees
10 Net incoming/outgoing resources
Net (outgoing)/incoming resources for the year include:
Other non-audit services
Loss on disposal of fixed assets held for the charity's own use
Depreciation of fixed assets
Amortisation of intangible assets
Unrestricted
funds
General
£
2,705
2,740
7,015
12,460
Total
2023
£
2,705
2,740
7,015
12,460
2023
£
9,720
-
9,773
285
Total
2022
£
2,175
351
5,675
8,201
2022
£
7,850
760
7,139
24

11 Trustees remuneration and expenses

During the year the charity made the following transactions with trustees:

T D Lagden

T D Lagden received fees of £2,700 (2022: £Nil) during the year to a company controlled by him.

None of the other trustees have received any reimbursed expenses or any other benefits from the charity during the year.

12 Staff costs

The aggregate payroll costs were as follows:

Staff costs during the year were:
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Pension costs
2023
£
102,862
254
2,099
105,215
2022
£
85,604
-
1,409
87,013

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2023

The monthly average number of persons (including senior management / leadership team) employed by the charity during the year was as follows:

Average number of employees 2023
No
12
2022
No
8

No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000 during the year.

The total employee benefits of the key management personnel of the charity were £27,592 (2021: £55,846)

13 Independent examiner's remuneration

2023 2022
£ £
Examination of the financial statements 2,705 2,175

14 Taxation

The charity is a registered charity and is therefore potentially exempt from taxation on the basis that any surplus reported is used for charitable purposes.

15 Intangible fixed assets

Cost
Additions
At 30 April 2023
Amortisation
Charge for the year
At 30 April 2023
Net book value
At 30 April 2023
Other
intangible
asset
£
2,850
2,850
309
309
2,541
Total
£
2,850
2,850
309
309
2,541

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16 Tangible fixed assets

Cost
At 1 May 2022
Additions
At 30 April 2023
Depreciation
At 1 May 2022
Charge for the year
At 30 April 2023
Net book value
At 30 April 2023
At 30 April 2022
17 Stock
Stocks
18 Debtors
Trade debtors
Prepayments
Accrued income
Other debtors
Freehold
Property
£
350,000
-
350,000
-
-
-
350,000
350,000
Fixtures and
fittings
£
31,428
4,876
Equipment
£
90,945
206
Total
£
472,373
5,082
477,455
82,679
9,774
92,453
385,002
389,694
2022
£
5,244
36,304 91,151
8,101
6,500
74,578
3,274
14,601 77,852
21,703 13,299
23,327 16,367
2023
£
5,395
2023
£
-
-
8,753
8,829
17,582
2022
£
1,985
1,383
7,558
4,662
15,588

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2023

19 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

19 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Bank loans
Trade creditors
Other loans
Other taxation and social security
Other creditors
Accruals
20 Creditors: amounts falling due after one year
Other loans
Trustees current accounts
2023
£
-
6,641
3,086
8,300
13,351
71,550
102,928
2023
£
16,821
5,000
21,821
2022
£
7,305
4,585
2,546
6,872
10,391
47,500
79,199
2022
£
19,907
5,000
24,907

21 Pension and other schemes

Defined contribution pension scheme

The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The pension cost charge for the year represents contributions payable by the charity to the scheme and amounted to £2,099 (2022 - £1,409).

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22 Funds

Unrestricted funds
General
Unrestricted Funds
Property Revaluation
Designated
Designated fund for patio
Total unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
Back to Business
HAF Grant
Kickstart
Foulerton Trust
Foyer Doors
Babergh District Council (Duty Manager)
Tudwick
Total restricted funds
Total funds
Balance at 1
May 2022
£
275,157
74,703
349,860
2,800
352,660
3,625
83
1,503
3,500
-
-
-
8,711
361,371
Incoming
resources
£
331,318
-
331,318
-
331,318
-
10,560
-
-
4,000
14,500
2,195
31,255
362,573
Resources
expended
£
(365,696)
-
(365,696)
-
(365,696)
-
(5,263)
-
(7,500)
-
(5,113)
-
(17,876)
(383,572)
Transfers
£
6,508
-
6,508
-
6,508
(3,625)
(5,380)
(1,503)
4,000
-
-
-
(6,508)
-
Balance at 30
April 2023
£
247,287
74,703
321,990
2,800
324,790
-
-
-
-
4,000
9,387
2,195
15,582
340,372

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Unrestricted funds
General
Unrestricted Funds
Property Revaluation
Designated
Designated fund for patio
Total unrestricted funds
Restricted
Arts Council England (2)
Back to Business
Community Restart Funding
HAF Grant
COVID Continuity Fund For Culture
Kickstart
Arts Council England (3)
Foulerton Trust
Total restricted funds
Total funds
Balance at 1
May 2021
£
193,579
74,703
268,282
2,800
271,082
10,202
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
10,202
281,284
Incoming
resources
£
220,688
-
220,688
-
220,688
-
16,835
680
9,000
9,983
4,233
56,446
3,500
100,677
321,365
Resources
expended
£
(203,847)
-
(203,847)
-
(203,847)
(348)
(2,830)
(680)
(8,917)
(2,486)
(2,730)
(19,440)
-
(37,431)
(241,278)
Transfers
£
27,731
-
27,731
-
27,731
(9,854)
(10,380)
-
-
(7,497)
-
-
-
(27,731)
-
Reflation of
reserves
£
37,006
-
37,006
-
37,006
-
-
-
-
-
-
(37,006)
-
(37,006)
-
Balance at 30
April 2022
£
275,157
74,703
349,860
2,800
352,660
-
3,625
-
83
-
1,503
-
3,500
8,711
361,371

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2023

The specific purposes for which the funds are to be applied are as follows:

Restricted fund balances are held as follows:

Back to Business - A grant was £16,835 awarded last year enable the Charity to get 'back to business' after the COVID-19 restrictions. During the year, the monies have been transferred to unrestricted as agreed with the donor.

HAF Grant - Monies granted to run holiday activities for children. The Charity believes all monies have been spent, but a change in personnel has meant some of the expenditure may have been categorised as unrestricted. A transfer has been made between unrestricted and restricted funds based on the holiday activities clubs being completed.

Kickstart - A grant of £4,233 last year was received to provide young people on benefits get a job placement for 6 months. The placement ended up not going too well, and after a discussions with the donor, the money has been released to unrestricted funds.

Foulerton Trust - £3,500 was granted to go towards the repair of the roof which has taken place in the year.

Foyer Doors - Grants from the Lord Belsted Fund (£2,000) and S Waddilove (£2,000) have been awarded in the year to fund the repairs/rennovations to the foyer doors. This work has yet to be undertaken.

Babergh District Council (Duty Manger) - £14,500 was granted toward the employment costs of a new Duty manager. A Duty manager was employed in December 2022, so the balance of this fund will be used in the next financial year.

Tudwick- A grant of £2,195 was awarded to provide a drama group of people with learning disabilities.

Designated Funds:

The Trustees have decided to designate £2,800 in order for work to be undertaken on the patio area at the Theatre.

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23 Analysis of net assets between funds

Intangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Current liabilities
Creditors over 1 year
Total net assets
Intangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Current liabilities
Creditors over 1 year
Total net assets
Unrestricted funds
General
£
Designated
£
2,541
-
385,002
-
59,196
2,800
(102,928)
-
(21,821)
-
321,990
2,800
Unrestricted funds
General
£
Designated
£
2,826
-
389,694
-
60,196
2,800
(77,949)
-
(24,907)
-
349,860
2,800
Restricted
funds
£
-
-
15,582
-
-
15,582
Restricted
funds
£
-
-
9,961
(1,250)
-
8,711
Total funds at
30 April
2023
£
2,541
385,002
77,578
(102,928)
(21,821)
340,372
Total funds at
30 April
2022
£
2,826
389,694
72,957
(79,199)
(24,907)
361,371

24 Related party transactions

During the year the charity made the following related party transactions:

Ms E J Cole

Ms E J Cole (Trustee) has provided the Charity with a loan of £5,000.

At the balance sheet date the amount due to Ms E J Cole was £5,000 (2022 - £5,000).

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