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 2024
Lambert Chapman LLP 3 Warners Mill Silks Way Braintree Essex CM7 3GB
The Quay Theatre at Sudbury
Contents
| Reference and Administrative Details | 1 |
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| Trustees' Report | 2 to 5 |
| Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities | 6 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 7 to 8 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 9 |
| Balance Sheet | 10 to 11 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 12 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 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 2024.
Objectives and activities
Objects and aims
The Theatre is a Company Limited by Guarantee and is governed by the Memorandum and Articles of Association upon its incorporation on 19 July 2003 and is a charity, registered with the Charity Commission and its aims and objectives are set out in its Memorandum and Articles of Association.
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. It also offers live streaming of National Theatre, Royal Opera House and other shows that our local audience may not normally have the opportunity to experience.
It also provides a base for youth groups, 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
The theatre has the advantage of having a group of around 30 volunteers who contribute by manning the Box Office, gardening, on the bar and front of house, thereby 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 they get their own job satisfaction for their efforts.
Achievements and performance
During the 2023/24 year, audience numbers were maintained and are virtually back to pre- Covid levels.
During the year, the theatre put on 260 performances to audiences totalling 16,359.
There is a firm commitment to providing a diverse range of acts which has, during the year, seen drama, music, comedy, performances for children, history talks, streamed ballet and opera and personal appearances.
As well as professional acts, these performances have included productions by the Sudbury amateur dramatic and musical societies, schools, the theatre’s own young people’s drama classes (Comets and Novas) and other amateur groups.
The theatre is also used by many local clubs including chess, playreading and several U3A groups
The Trustees would like to thank our members of staff and volunteers for their hard work again over the last year when many changes have occurred. Their professionalism reflects on the theatre itself for which we receive frequent positive comments from visiting performers and audiences alike.
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The Quay Theatre at Sudbury
Trustees' Report
Financial review
The Trustees discuss the financial performance at each Board meeting. During the year, the theatre changed the accounting software that had been used and the new Finance Manager has ensured that the whole system functions well and can produce multiple reports for the Board.
As can be seen from the accounts, the charity makes an annual loss from the theatre operations (in common with just about all regional theatres) but is able to exist on overdraft facilities if required.
During the year, the theatre received grant funding from Babergh District Council and Sudbury Town Council, as well as other smaller amounts from individuals.
Policy on reserves
Whilst the Trustees aim would like to hold reserves to cover a period of operating costs this has not been possible. Taking into account the level of funds that are tied up in fixed assets or advance ticket sales, the Charity currently has negative available funds of £110,669.
As at the Balance Sheet date, the financial statements are reporting unrestricted funds of £271,645 and restricted funds of £7,570.
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 consider that the value of the building itself is more than sufficient to cover all liabilities.
During the year, the Interim Executive Director made many cost-savings which are starting to show through and the staff and Trustees are constantly looking at ways to be more efficient but at lower costs.
The Trustees are also working hard to ensure that the charity increases the amount of income that it makes from grants to improve the available reserves in future periods.
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The Quay Theatre at Sudbury
Trustees' Report
Trustees and officers
The trustees and officers serving during the year and since the year end were as follows:
Trustees: 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 M Barratt (appointed 27 June 2023) T Smith (appointed 13 September 2023 and resigned 27 May 2024)
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.
Recruitment and appointment of trustees
The Articles of Association states that there shall be a Board with a minimum of 3 Directors (who are entitled ‘Trustees’) who will govern the affairs of the charity.
These Trustees are unpaid volunteers and any person with the requisite skills may become a Trustee. Having shown an interest, prospective new Trustees are interviewed by at least 2 members of the Board to assess their suitability and skills. They are then invited to attend 3 Board meetings, after which they can make formal application to be a Trustee and this is then voted on by a simple majority of the Trustees present and voting.
Organisational structure
The Quay Theatre is under the control of the Board who meet approximately six-weekly to receive reports on current performance and to deal with matters affecting the governance of the theatre and its facilities.
During the year, the Board of Trustees delegated the management of the operation to an experienced Interim Executive Director who worked 3 days a week on the premises and who was responsible for the running of the operation.
His contract expired in February 2024 but it was extended for 6 months. This position was created due to the resignation of the previous Theatre Manager and proved to be the right decision as there has been a consistency of programming throughout the year.
Reporting to the Interim Executive Director has been Operations, Technical & Facilities and Finance Managers and Including these persons, the theatre has a team of 8 paid, part-time staff and a contingent of volunteers.
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The Quay Theatre at Sudbury
Trustees' Report
Major risks and management of those risks
Consideration of risks
The Trustees meet approximately six-weekly to discuss all issues and take actions accordingly and are fully aware of the fact that having only 124 seats but needing to function in the same way as do larger venues, making a profit from tickets and bar sales does not always cover costs.
Audience numbers have remained good with many performances (mainly music/tribute bands) having at or near full houses. Bar receipts have been good throughout the year.
Whilst there are some genres that do not attract large numbers, the Trustees are aware that the theatre’s offerings should span a good range of performances, not just aim at having full houses, so that they give opportunities for entertainment to the wider community. However, the Trustees are also conscious that there has to be a balance when making these choices and so programming is done with both considerations in mind.
As the finances show that there are no reserves and that the charity is making an annual operating loss, the need for making applications for grants is vital and the trustees have in place an arrangement with an external consultant who will be making such applications but on a commission-only basis, meaning that there is no potential loss in paying for a service that achieve nothing.
The trustees have identified various requirements, both for revenue and capital projects, and these are being pursued by them or by the external consultant.
The Interim Executive Director’s tenure will come to an end in November 2024 and management will then be the responsibility of the three managers who will receive support from Board members. The Board are aware that this support will need to be available whenever requested and that training may be required for any of them.
Programming for each season has been undertaken by the Interim Executive Director but as this arrangement has now ended, the Board will have to provide for this to be done by other means and probably by contracting with an external person or organisation. The cost of this is unlikely to be any more than that which would have been charged by the former Interim Executive Director.
The annual report was approved by the trustees of the charity on 28 January 2025 and signed on its behalf by:
......................................... ......................................... A R Willson M Barratt Trustee 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:
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select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable accounting standards, comprising FRS 102 have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in business.
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 28 January 2025 and signed on its behalf by:
......................................... A R Willson Trustee
......................................... M Barratt 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 2024.
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:
Although the financial statements show that the Charity has unrestricted funds amounting to £271,645, 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 £61,157 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:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of The Quay Theatre at Sudbury as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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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
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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)
28 January 2025
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The Quay Theatre at Sudbury
Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 30 April 2024 (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 Other income 7 Total income Expenditure on: Raising funds 8 Charitable activities 9 Total expenditure Net expenditure Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward 23 |
Unrestricted funds £ 33,614 43,641 253,252 181 4,688 335,376 (226,935) (161,586) (388,521) (53,145) (53,145) 324,790 271,645 |
Restricted funds £ 4,000 - - - - 4,000 - (12,012) (12,012) (8,012) (8,012) 15,582 7,570 |
Total 2024 £ 37,614 43,641 253,252 181 4,688 339,376 (226,935) (173,598) (400,533) (61,157) (61,157) 340,372 279,215 |
Total 2023 £ 75,037 49,292 237,978 266 - |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 362,573 | ||||
| (217,941) (165,631) |
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| (383,572) | ||||
| (20,999) | ||||
| (20,999) 361,371 |
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| 340,372 |
All of the charity's activities derive from continuing operations during the above two periods. The funds breakdown for 2023 is shown in note 23.
The notes on pages 12 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 2024
| Note Fixed assets Intangible assets 16 Tangible assets 17 Current assets Stocks 18 Debtors 19 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year 20 Net current liabilities Total assets less current liabilities Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year 21 Net assets Funds of the charity: Restricted income funds Restricted funds 23 Unrestricted income funds Unrestricted funds Total funds 23 |
2024 £ 2,256 377,257 379,513 4,319 10,750 28,265 43,334 (124,926) (81,592) 297,921 (18,706) 279,215 7,570 271,645 279,215 |
2023 £ 2,541 385,002 |
|---|---|---|
| 387,543 | ||
| 5,395 17,582 54,601 |
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| 77,578 (102,928) |
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| (25,350) | ||
| 362,193 (21,821) |
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| 340,372 | ||
| 15,582 324,790 |
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| 340,372 |
For the financial year ending 30 April 2024 the charity was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
Directors' responsibilities:
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The members have not required the charity to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476; and
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The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
The notes on pages 12 to 25 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 10
The Quay Theatre at Sudbury
(Registration number: 04838508) Balance Sheet as at 30 April 2024
The financial statements on pages 9 to 25 were approved by the trustees, and authorised for issue on
28 January 2025 and signed on their behalf by:
......................................... ......................................... A R Willson M Barratt Trustee Trustee
The notes on pages 12 to 25 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 11
The Quay Theatre at Sudbury
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2024
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 2024
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 2024
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 |
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| 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 2024
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 23.
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 233.
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 Grants, including capital grants; Grants |
Unrestricted funds General £ 5,614 28,000 33,614 |
Restricted funds £ - 4,000 4,000 |
Total 2024 £ 5,614 32,000 37,614 |
Total 2023 £ 14,676 60,361 |
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| 75,037 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2024
4 Income from charitable activities
| Unrestricted funds General £ Rents Received Auditorium 22,535 Costume Department 5,400 Geoff Kisby Room 440 Jetty 13,491 Quay Theatre Hire 1,775 43,641 5 Income from other trading activities Unrestricted funds General £ Trading income; Bar Sales 85,078 Kiosk Sales 246 Entertainment Events 157,991 Educational Events - Workshops 9,937 253,252 6 Investment income Unrestricted funds General £ Interest receivable and similar income; Interest receivable on bank deposits 181 7 Other income Unrestricted funds General £ Other income 4,688 |
Restricted funds £ - - - - - - Restricted funds £ - - - - - Restricted funds £ - Restricted funds £ - |
Total 2024 £ 22,535 5,400 440 13,491 1,775 43,641 Total funds £ 85,078 246 157,991 9,937 253,252 Total 2024 £ 181 Total 2024 £ 4,688 |
Total 2023 £ 28,415 5,400 372 14,609 496 |
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| 49,292 | |||
| Total 2023 £ 79,308 - 151,470 7,200 |
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| 237,978 | |||
| Total 2023 £ 266 |
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| Total 2023 £ - |
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2024
8 Expenditure on raising funds
a) Costs of generating donations and legacies
| Fundraising costs | Unrestricted funds General £ 1,661 |
Restricted funds £ - |
Total 2024 £ 1,661 |
Total 2023 £ 5,665 |
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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 £ 103,602 1,634 40,326 4,497 2,783 6,933 23,046 8,561 511 33,381 225,274 |
Total 2024 £ 103,602 1,634 40,326 4,497 2,783 6,933 23,046 8,561 511 33,381 225,274 |
Total 2023 £ 85,743 12,976 36,557 7,541 2,724 12,026 19,026 8,208 298 27,177 |
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| 212,276 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2024
9 Expenditure on charitable activities
| Note Depreciation of tangible fixed assets Amortisation of intangible fixed assets Staff costs Governance costs 10 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 Consulting Travelling |
Unrestricted funds General £ 8,129 285 51,550 6,256 3,215 5,030 8,352 2,998 15,033 5,665 14,121 3,128 675 6,591 502 1,344 - 233 - 2,419 25,909 151 161,586 |
Restricted funds £ - - 9,387 2,625 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 12,012 |
Total 2024 £ 8,129 285 60,937 8,881 3,215 5,030 8,352 2,998 15,033 5,665 14,121 3,128 675 6,591 502 1,344 - 233 - 2,419 25,909 151 173,598 |
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 - 87 |
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| 165,718 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2024
10 Analysis of governance and support costs
Governance costs
| Independent examiner fees Examination of the financial statements Legal fees Accountancy fees |
Unrestricted funds General £ 1,895 237 4,124 6,256 |
Restricted funds £ - 2,625 - 2,625 |
Total 2024 £ 1,895 2,862 4,124 8,881 |
Total 2023 £ 2,705 2,740 7,015 |
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| 12,460 |
11 Net incoming/outgoing resources
Net outgoing resources for the year include:
| Other non-audit services Depreciation of fixed assets Amortisation of intangible assets |
2024 £ 6,019 8,414 285 |
2023 £ 9,720 9,773 285 |
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12 Trustees remuneration and expenses
During the year the charity made the following transactions with trustees:
T D Lagden
T D Lagden received fees of £19,665 (2023: £2,700) 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.
13 Staff costs
The aggregate payroll costs were as follows:
| Staff costs during the year were: Wages and salaries Social security costs Pension costs |
2024 £ 115,546 - 1,818 117,364 |
2023 £ 102,862 254 2,099 |
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| 105,215 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2024
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 | 2024 No 13 |
2023 No 12 |
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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 £35,010 (2021: £55,846)
14 Independent examiner's remuneration
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Examination of the financial statements | 1,895 | 2,705 |
15 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.
16 Intangible fixed assets
| Cost At 1 May 2023 At 30 April 2024 Amortisation At 1 May 2023 Charge for the year At 30 April 2024 Net book value At 30 April 2024 At 30 April 2023 |
Other intangible asset £ 2,850 2,850 309 285 594 2,256 2,541 |
Total £ 2,850 |
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| 2,850 | ||
| 309 285 |
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| 594 | ||
| 2,256 | ||
| 2,541 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2024
17 Tangible fixed assets
| Cost At 1 May 2023 Additions At 30 April 2024 Depreciation At 1 May 2023 Charge for the year At 30 April 2024 Net book value At 30 April 2024 At 30 April 2023 18 Stock Stocks 19 Debtors Trade debtors Accrued income VAT recoverable Other debtors |
Freehold Property £ 350,000 - 350,000 - - - 350,000 350,000 |
Fixtures and fittings £ 36,304 - |
Equipment £ 91,151 384 |
Total £ 477,455 384 477,839 92,453 8,129 100,582 377,257 385,002 2023 £ 5,395 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36,304 | 91,535 | |||||
| 14,601 5,426 |
77,852 2,703 |
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| 20,027 | 80,555 | |||||
| 16,277 | 10,980 | |||||
| 21,703 | 13,299 | |||||
| 2024 £ 4,319 2024 £ 5,091 - 1,984 3,675 10,750 |
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| 2023 £ - 8,753 - 8,829 |
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| 17,582 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2024
20 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
| 20 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Trade creditors Other loans Other taxation and social security Other creditors Accruals |
2024 £ 29,780 3,192 1,715 12,319 77,920 124,926 |
2023 £ 6,641 3,086 8,300 13,351 71,550 |
| 102,928 |
21 Creditors: amounts falling due after one year
| 21 Creditors: amounts falling due after one year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Other loans Trustees current accounts |
2024 £ 13,706 5,000 18,706 |
2023 £ 16,821 5,000 |
| 21,821 |
22 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 £1,818 (2023 - £2,099).
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2024
| 23 Funds Unrestricted funds General Unrestricted Funds Property Revaluation Designated Designated fund for patio Total unrestricted funds Restricted funds Foyer Doors Babergh District Council (Duty Manager) Tudwick Total restricted funds Total funds |
Balance at 1 May 2023 £ 247,287 74,703 321,990 2,800 324,790 4,000 9,387 2,195 15,582 340,372 |
Incoming resources £ 335,376 - 335,376 - 335,376 4,000 - - 4,000 339,376 |
Resources expended £ (388,521) - (388,521) - (388,521) (2,625) (9,387) - (12,012) (400,533) |
Balance at 30 April 2024 £ 194,142 74,703 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 268,845 2,800 |
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| 271,645 | ||||
| 5,375 - 2,195 |
||||
| 7,570 | ||||
| 279,215 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2024
| Unrestricted funds General Unrestricted Funds Property Revaluation Designated Designated fund for patio Total unrestricted funds Restricted 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 |
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| 15,582 | |||||
| 340,372 |
The specific purposes for which the funds are to be applied are as follows:
Restricted fund balances are held as follows:
Foyer Doors - Last year grants from the Lord Belsted Fund (£2,000) and S Waddilove (£2,000) were awarded in the year to fund the repairs/rennovations to the foyer doors. This year the Charity has been granted additional funds from Alfred Williams (£2,000) and Iving Memorial (£2,000). This money will be spent in future periods.
Babergh District Council (Duty Manger) - £14,500 was granted toward the employment costs of a new Duty manager. This funding has been fully spent in the current 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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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2024
24 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 £ 2,256 - 377,257 - 32,964 2,800 (124,926) - (18,706) - 268,845 2,800 Unrestricted funds General £ Designated £ 2,541 - 385,002 - 59,196 2,800 (102,928) - (21,821) - 321,990 2,800 |
Restricted funds £ - - 7,570 - - 7,570 Restricted funds £ - - 15,582 - - 15,582 |
Total funds at 30 April 2024 £ 2,256 377,257 43,334 (124,926) (18,706) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 279,215 | |||
| Total funds at 30 April 2023 £ 2,541 385,002 77,578 (102,928) (21,821) |
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| 340,372 |
25 Related party transactions
There were no related party transactions in the year.
Ms E J Cole
Ms E J Cole (Trustee) provided a loan to the Charity of £5,000 in a prior period.
At the balance sheet date the amount due to Ms E J Cole was £5,000 (2023 - £5,000).
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