Trustees’ Annual Report 1[st] July 2022 - 30[th] June 2023
| Name of Charity: | Henfeld Theatre Company | Registraton Number: 1106295 |
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| Contact Address: | 9 Crof Lane, Henfeld, West Sussex | BN5 9TT |
| Names of Trustees: | Peter Ingledew (Chairman) | Trevor Hodgson |
| Jane Jones (Hon. Secretary) | Martn Love | |
| Patrick Field (Hon. Treasurer) | Peter Sheppard |
Structure and Management:
The Company is governed by its Constitution, which was adopted on 29[th] July 2004 and amended at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 9[th] September 2011. Membership is open to all those over 18 years of age, who have sympathy with the object of the Company, and who pay the annual subscription. Each member has one vote at the AGM or any extraordinary meetings which may be held. Junior members do not have voting rights.
The day to day management of the Company is by the Executive Committee, elected at the AGM. The members of the Executive Committee are also the Trustees. The Officers (Chairman, Hon. Secretary and Hon. Treasurer) may serve on the Executive Committee for a maximum of five years; other members of the Committee may serve for a maximum of three years. Trustees are recruited from among the membership and may stand for election at the AGM, provided that their candidacy has been proposed and seconded by two other members. Elections are by secret ballot of those attending the AGM, candidates’ names having been circulated in advance of the meeting.
The Company has in place a Health and Safety Policy and a Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. When junior members are taking part in performances, the Company adheres strictly to the rules governing their safeguarding, including the appointment of chaperones, who are DBS checked and licensed by West Sussex County Council.
Activities and Objectives in the year:
The Constitution states that the objects of the Company are “to educate the public in the dramatic and operatic arts, and to further the development of public appreciation and taste in the said arts.” To this end, this year the Company gave public performances of a tense drama set in World War II, a traditional Christmas musical, which included actors with ages ranging from 8 to 90 years, and a modern comedy. Our Youth Group, comprising young people of between 14 and 16 years, participated in workshops and rehearsals leading to a public performances of a classic modern play set in a school.
Achievements and Performance:
The performances this year were well-attended by members of the public, from the village of Henfield and further afield. The youth productions enabled young people to learn and develop acting skills in both serious roles and comedy. The WWII play was nominated in several categories during the annual Brighton & Hove Arts Council Drama Awards, and won awards in three categories. The youth production has since been shortlisted as the best youth production in the east/southeast region of England by NODA (National Operatic and Dramatic Association) – the outcome will be known in June 2024.
Financial Review:
The Company does not take on any loans or other liabilities. It does not own any assets, nor does it hold any funds as a custodian trustee. Income is derived from membership subscriptions, ticket sales, costume hire, occasional fundraising and donations. Expenditure is that necessarily incurred for the staging of shows, e.g. hall hire for rehearsals and performances, costs of sets and costumes, publicity and insurance. End of year accounts are always examined by a qualified Examiner.
Jane Jones, Hon. Secretary & Trustee
INCOWE AND EXPENDITURE Accouiir YEAR ENDED30 JUNE 2023 .IA 216825 4. ¥sLI 29).IXI 1CKKI.(KI 241.50 .14 13).84 Jumble Sths 437.75 1T2.00 638.r 634.(M 18&39 291.59 396.) 259.90 10.88 70.75 181.05 4T2.70 3181.43 2350.00 3167.72 420.00 25.10 132.93 Cuptx> Hwe- H411 TOTAL EXP8IDrruRE 851030 857&18 STATEM3ifoF AFFAIRS AT 30 JUNE 2023 Ro9 2022 514122 17711 2W&61 24
INCOWE AND EXPENDITURE Accouiir YEAR ENDED30 JUNE 2023 .IA 216825 4. ¥sLI 29).IXI 1CKKI.(KI 241.50 .14 13).84 Jumble Sths 437.75 1T2.00 638.r 634.(M 18&39 291.59 396.) 259.90 10.88 70.75 181.05 4T2.70 3181.43 2350.00 3167.72 420.00 25.10 132.93 Cuptx> Hwe- H411 TOTAL EXP8IDrruRE 851030 857&18 STATEM3ifoF AFFAIRS AT 30 JUNE 2023 Ro9 2022 514122 17711 2W&61 24