The Inco
nito Theatre Grou
Company registration no. 04988774
Registered Charity 1102558
Trustees Re
ort and Financial Ststements
For the Year Ended 31st Jul 2024

The Incognito Theatre Group
Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31st July 2024
Reference and Administrative Information
Registered Charity".
Company registration..
1102558
04988774
Registered offi￿..
11%A Holly Park Road
London. N11 3HB
Operational Address..
Incognito Theatre
Holly Park Road
London. N11 3HB
Trustees and Officer5
The Incognito Theatre Group lihe Charity) is a company limile(I by guarantee and a registered charity.
As such its directors are colleclively referred to as the trustees.
Maria Casey Iresigned 15 Nov 2023)
Ja¢quie Cassidy lappoinled 20 Feb 2024. resigned 23 Juty 20241
Alexandra Charalambous (resigned 15 Nov 2023}
Jeremy Davies lappoinled 15 Nov 2023. ￿Signed 19 Feb 20241
Mary Groom
Ruth Huggett lappoinlwj 15 Nov 2023. resor)e(123 20241
Margaret Johnson
Jill Lomas
Chris Mason
Huw Morgan
Julianne Mullen (appointed 15 Nov 2023}
John Savage
Chrislopher Sly
T￿Slee wthout portfolio
TtUStee wilhoul portfolio
Programme group member
Programme group member
Programme group member
Communications and image
Programme group co-ordinator
Sooal l Health and Safety oversight
Technical management and Co. se¢￿tary
Infomiation systems and web site
Programme group member
Theatre manager
Finance
Company SO¢￿trry
Chris Mason
Banke
CAF Bank Limrted
Reporting Accountsnt
Christopher Goldie

The Incognito Theatre Group
Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31st July 2024 (continued)
Structure Governance and Mana
Governing Document
The Incognito Theatre Group {"the Charity"} was incorporated on 9th December 2003 as a company limited
by guarantee. It is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association dated 9th December 2003 as
subsequently amended, most recently by a Special Resolution dated 21st July 2021 which was intended to
update the Articles in line with the model provisions published by the Charity Commission.
The liability of each member in the event of a winding up is limited to one pound sterling, for the payment
of creditors of the Charity contracted before helshe ceases to be a member. or within one year thereafter.
At 31 st July 2024 there were 90 guarantors in the register of members (2023.. 84).
ement
Appointment of Trustees
The board of trustees (who are also directors of the company for the purposes of company law) govems the
Charity. In accordance with the Articles of Association the trustees may be elected by ordinary resolution of the
Charity and there must be a minimum of three trustees One third of the existing trustees must retire by rotation
at the AGM and are eligible for re-election. Additional trustees may be co-opted by the board between AGMS
for a term until the next AGM where they must retire and may stand for reelection.
Related Parties
The Charity is independent of any other charities or organisations but works closely with other
organisations and leases the theatre from the London Borough of Bamet.
Risk Management
The Iruslees undertake regularly a review of the major risks to which the Charity is exposed and
establish systems to mitigate those risks.
Ob"ectives and activities
The Charity was established in 2003 to take over the assets, liabilities. and all activities of the existing
Incognito Theatre Group, a private theatre club which has now been in existence for over 86 years The
Charity leases its own well equipped 64 seat theatre and aims to make high quality live theatre accessible
to local actors, back-stage crew, technicians, directors. designers. writers and audiences and so enrich
their lives and benefit the community generally.

The Incognito Theatre Group
Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31st July 2024 (continued)
Achievements and Performance
The year under review was the second full year of productions after the closure Gaused
by the Covid19 pandemic, and the Group put on its customary run of six productions roughly
eight to nine weeks apart after a slightly longer summer break.
The programming of the 2023124 season developed the recent trend of including more
adventurous programming with modern themes relevant to life in the 21st century.
The 202312024 season started with a play called The Awkward Squad by Karin Young
about women activists in a mining town. In late November there was an adaptation of
Dickens's classic A Christmas Carol by Karen Louise Hebden. January saw The Weir by
Conor McPherson with chilling tales told in a remote Irish pub. A lighter production
followed in March with Caroline's Kitchen by Torben Betts about the secret lives of a TV
chef and her family.
The programme did contsin a classic in May. the melodrama Gaslight by Patrick Hamilton.
The season concluded with Rabbit Hole by David Lindsay-Abaire, a modern American drama about
a couple moving on afler the loss of a child. These were directed by a mix of experienced members
and newer directors, as well as experienced directors new lo the group, and provided plenty of acting
opportunities, with many challenging and rewarding roles, and a number of enjoyable ensemble parts.
During the year the Trustees agreed to experiment for the season 2024125, to mainlain
the variety of plays we produce, but to reduce the programme to five full productions instead
of six, and to supplement these with rehearsed and unrehearsed readings, workshops and other
member-led activities, which we hope will provide more opportunities for involvement. By starting
the season a little later and finishing a little earlier, it is hoped to avoid the reduced popularity of
shows too near the main summer holiday period_ During the year the theatre hosted some visiting
companies, with both week-long hires and shorter one- or hvo-night events, and we plan to continue
this trend so Ihat the overall number of performances remains the same at around 48 in the season.
Audience habits have changed Sin￿ the pandemic with many leaving booking to the last
minute. Some have turned up on the night and found perfon￿an￿$ sold-out Whilst audience
numbers have not fully returned to pre-covid levels, some productions have had high sales levels,
and there has been a healthy surplus from our own productions, with outside hires also generating
additional income The set building crew are proud of their re-use of materials and other savings in
production costs such as the sourcing from upcycling sites, other theatres and selling-on after the
play items too specialised to keep as regular stock.
On the social side there was a barbeque in the autumn of 2023 The Wednesday club nights
have not reconvened after Covid but the Tuesday morning work parties continue to attracl more
dedicated helpers. Now in its 1 Oth year, the Monday Club meets every other week to involve people
retired or working flexibly. In May the theatre hosted a class from the Mayor of London's Creative Arts
Academy and it is hoped this collaboration will continue and open the theatre's opportunities to those
developing theatre skills.

The Incognito Theatre Group
Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31st July 2024 (continued)
Financial Review
Results for the year
During the year to 31st July 2024 the charity showed a surplus of £11,684 {2023 deficit £120) which, when
combined with assets brought forward, led to net assets held by the charity at the year end of £53,607
12023 £41,923)
Format of the Accounts
The accounts comply with current statutory requirements, the Memorandum and Articles of Association
and the Statement of Recommended Practice 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities, {Charities SORP
IFRS 102)) effective 1 January 2019.
Investment Powers
The trustees are empowered by the Articles of Association to invest the funds of the Charity
as they deem appropriate.
Trustee Assurance
The trustees can confirm that the Chanty's Assets are sufficient to fulfil its obligations and
that all cash and investments held by the Charity have been acquired in accordance with
the powers available to them under the Articles of Association.
Reserves Policy
The company has reserves of over £50,000.
Current expenditure is intended to be covered by ticket sales. members, and friends,
subscriptions,donations, bar sales. and hiring out of the theatre, costumes, and properties.
Statement on Public Benefrt
The trustees have complied with the duty in Section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have
due regard to guidance published by the Charity Commission, including public benefit guidance.
Plans for Future Periods
The Charity aims to continue its development in and contribution to the local Gommunity.

The Incognito Theatre Group
Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31st July 2024 (continued)
Statement of Trustees Res
onsibilities
The trustees are responsible for preparing Ihe Trustees Report and the financial
statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
Company Law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial
period. Under that law the trustees have elected to prepare the financial statements
in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice {United
Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under company law the trustees
must nol approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a
true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of the incoming resources
and application of resources, including the income and expenditure of the Chanty for
Ihat year.
In preparing these financial statements the trustees are required to..
Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently.,
Observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP..
Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.,
state whether applicable UK accounting standards have been followed, subject to
any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements.,
Prepare the financial statements on the going concem basis unless it is inappropriate
to presume that the company will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose
with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable
them to ensure that the financial ststements comply with the Companies Act 2006.
They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for
taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by the Trustees on .
and signed on Iheir behalf by...........

The Incognito Theatre Group
Independent Examiner's Report to the Board of Trustees
on the unaudited accounts of The Incognito Theatre Group
For the Year Ended 31st July 2024
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The trustees {who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company
law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounls in accordance with the requirements of
the Companies Act 2006.
The twstees consider that an audit is not required for this year under part 16 of the
Companies Act 2006 and that an independent examination is needed.
11 is my responsibility to..
- examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act
to follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission
(under seclion 14515}Ib) of the Charities Act, and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention
Basis of independent examinerfs statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with general directions given by the Charity
Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by Ihe Charity and
a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any
unusual items or disclosures in the accounts. and seeking explanations from the truslees
concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that
would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts
present a 'true and fair, view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection wilh my examination, no material matters have come to my attention which give
me cause to believe that in any material respect-
accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 386 of the Companies
Act 2006, or
- the accounts do not accord with such records, or
the accounts do not comply with relevant accounting requirements under section 396 of
the Companies Act 2006 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
- the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 1021.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to
which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the
accounts to be reached.
Christopher Goldie
Reporting Accountant
11 Kings Road
Barnet
Hertfordshire
EN5 4EF

The Incognito Theatre Group
Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31st July 2024
Statement of Financial Activities
Unrestricted Funds
2024
2023
Incoming Resources
Income from Productions
Hire of Theatre
Income from Social Events
Grants and Donations (note 4)
Profit on refreshments and bar
Membership Subscriptions
Interest
Other income
24,397
2,325
22,684
120
150
2,733
723
1,921
70
953
4,235
2,303
2,060
80
810
Total Incoming Resources
36.594
29,354
Resources Expended
Charitable Activities..
Production Costs
Theatre Maintenance and Administration
Governance Costs
10,266
14,631
13
10,561
18,900
13
Total Resources Expended
24.910
29,474
Net Movement of Funds
11,684
{120)
Fund Balances at 1st August 2023
41,923
42,043
Fund Balances at 31st July 2024
53,607
41,923
All activities relate to continuing operations. There are no other recognised
gains or losses apart from those shown above.

The Incognito Theatre Group
Financial Ststements
As at 31st July 2023
Balance Sheet
2024
2023
Fixed Assets
Cost of land purchased in 2011 (note 5}
1,040
1,040
Investments
CAF Gold account opened 202>24
40,(KJO
41,040
1.040
Current Assets
Cash at Bank and in Hand
Prepayments and sundry debtors
10,517
3.880
14,397
37.060
5.232
42,292
Creditors, Accruals, and Defetted Income:
Amounts falling due within one year
1,830
1,409
Net Current Assetsl{Liabilitiesl
12,567
40,883
Net Assets
53.607
41,923
Represented by..
Restricted Funds
Unrestricted Funds
53.607
41.923
53.607
41,923
For the year ending 31sl July 2024 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under
section 477 of the Companies Act 201A relaling to small companies.
Trustees, responsibilities..
The members have not required the company lo obtain an audit of its accounts for the
year in question in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 20[￿.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements
of the Act with respect lo accounting records and the preparation of accounls.
These accounts have been prepared in accordan￿ with Ihe provisions applicable to
companies subject to the small companies. regime and in accordance with Charities SORP IFRS1021 .
Approved by the Twslees on .
and signed on their behalf by.......................................

The Incognito Theatre Group
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31st July 2024
Basis of Preparation
Basis of Accountin
These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention wth items recognised
at cost or transaction value unless otherwise ststed in the relevant notes to these accounts.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP {FRS 102) "Arxounting
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 IFRS102}leffective 1 January 2019) ' and the Companies Act 2006.
Goin
Concem
The Trustees consider there is reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources to
onsider an operational existence for Ihe forseeable future. Accordingly we continue to to adopt the
going Goncem basis in preparing this annual report and financial statements.
Chan
e of Accountin
Polic
The accounts present a true and fair view and no changes have been made to the accounting policy.
Chan es to accountin
estimates
No changes to accounting estimates have oCcU￿ed in the reporting pertod.
Material
rior ear errors
No material prior year errors have been identified in the reporting period.
Accounting Policies
Reco
nition of Incomin
Resources
These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when..
the charity becomes entitled to the resources,
tt is more likely than not that the tnjstees will receivethe resources,
the monetary value can be measured wtth sufficient reliability.
Funds Structure
Unrestricted income funds comprtse those funds which the trustees are free lo use for any purpose
in furtherance of the charitable objects. Unrestricted funds include designated funds where the
trustees, at their discretion, have created a fund for a specific purpose.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed
by the funder. There were no restricted funds re￿IVed in this period or brought forward from the
previous period.
Grants and Donations
Grants and donations are only included in the SOFA when the charity has unconditional entitlement
to the resources. Donations represent voluntary amounts received during the year.
Tax reclaims on donations and
tfts
Gift Aid receivable is included in income when there is a valid de¢laration from the donor.
Any Gift Aid amount recovered on a donation is considered to be part of that donation and is
treated in addition to the same fund as the initial donation unless the donor or the terms of the
appeal have been specified othetwise.
Reco
nition of Ex
enditure
Liablilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is legal or constructive obligation
commiting the charity to pay out resources and the amount of the obligation can be measured
with reasonable certainty.
All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis. All expenses, including support G05ts and
governance costs, are allocated or apportioned to the applicable expenditure headings in the
Statement of Financial Activities.

The Incognito Theatre Group
Notes to Financial Ststements (continued)
For the Year Ended 31st July 2024
Accounting Policies Icontinued)
reciation
All assets except propety (see note 5) are written off in the year of the expense.
eratin
leases
The theatre is leased from the London Borough of Bamet for a 25 year temi from
24 March 2023 with renl reviews every 5 years. There are options to break for
the landlord at 15 and 20 years and for the tenant every 5 years. The initial market rent is stated
as £9,000 p.a. but this is currently reduced to £900 p.a. under a separate 5 year agreement
with LBB, pursuant to the council's Community Benefit Assessment Tool scheme.
Legal Ststus of the Charity
The charity Is a company limrted by guarantee and has no share capital. In the event of the Charity being
wound up the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £1 per member of the Charity.
Grants and Donations
2024
2023
Donations
Other Donations {including Gift Aid)
4,235
2,732
Fixed Assets
Cost of land purchased in 2011
1,040
1,040
10