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2021-12-31-accounts

REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 05124613 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1109381

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

FOR

THE ROPETACKLE CENTRE TRUST (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

Galloways Accounting Atlas Chambers 33 West Street Brighton East Sussex BN1 2RE

THE ROPETACKLE CENTRE TRUST

CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

Page
Report of the Trustees 1 to 3
Independent Examiner's Report 4
Statement of Financial Activities 5
Balance Sheet 6
Cash Flow Statement 7
Notes to the Financial Statements 8 to 16
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 17 to 18

THE ROPETACKLE CENTRE TRUST

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2021. The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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) (effective 1 January 2019).

ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE

Ropetackle Arts Centre is a multi-award winning arts venue that attracts some of the biggest named performers in the UK. Situated in Shoreham, West Sussex, its aim is to stage events for all tastes and budgets for those living in the Adur district and beyond.

The superbly equipped auditorium accommodates 200 seated or 350 standing. There is a separate mezzanine for small events and activities, a bar, and a large foyer which houses our in-house café.

The objects for which the charity was established are:

i) the promotion of the arts for the public benefit, the promotion and advancement of the education and the cultivation and improvement of public education in drama, mime, opera, singing, music, dance, painting and sculpture, cinema, literature and the other arts;

ii) to provide or assist in the provision of facilities for recreation and leisure-time occupation for the benefit of the inhabitants of Adur and the surrounding area, in the interests of social welfare with the object of improving the life of the said inhabitants.

The trustees confirm that the main activities undertaken are to further the charity's purposes for the public benefit; and that they have referred to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charity's aims, objectives and activities.

The Ropetackle Centre is run by the community, for the benefit of the community. Its principal activity is the putting on, and giving the people of the Adur district access to, high quality performances by wide ranging professional artists, as well as providing a fully equipped venue for community activities.

It is the charity’s aim to extend its community outreach work insofar as this is achievable having regard to the charity's limited resources. It is the charity’s policy to ensure that the community projects which it undertakes are properly funded and resourced, and (in terms of resource) are not detrimental to the charity’s core business of operating the Centre.

The trustees have recently completed a new business plan with updated objectives to include the expansion of our community outreach programme. We are working on a pilot for what is expected to become a central feature of such a programme. With a group of established folk musicians and a world music promoter acting as our partners, the aim of the pilot is for school pupils to interview care home residents to learn the memories of their childhood in the area The memories will then be turned into songs. The project is the subject of a funding bid to the Arts Council, and is also supported by Shoreham Port.

Ropetackle continues its successful partnership with Shoreham Wordfest.

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THE ROPETACKLE CENTRE TRUST

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

FINANCIAL REVIEW

The net income for the year was £69,798 (2020: £64,839).

The past two years of the pandemic have been particularly challenging, with the performance programme having to be rescheduled as a result of each of the lockdowns, operating restrictions during limited re-opening (with 60 seat capacity), and substantial loss of ticket revenue. However, government subsidies, in particular, Cultural Recovery Grants, and a successful community appeal, enabled us to navigate the pandemic. Our financial position is now stable with an acceptable level of reserves.

Within a few months of the ending of covid restrictions, audiences were back to pre-pandemic levels with a full programme now in place for the rest of 2022 (and into 2023).

The trustees being fully aware of the fact that however successful the venue in terms of ticket sales and performance profitability, the venue cannot survive without external funding, the focus is very much on maximising such revenue in the form of community support. The aim is now to expand the Friends and Patrons scheme, and to attract additional Business Friends and Sponsors, in relation to which, we are now working closely with the Chamber of Commerce and with local businesses.

The trustees will continue to seek funding for community and other projects.

Reserves policy

The board has determined that the charity requires reserves of at least £50,000.

At the year end, the charity's funds were £194,934 (2020: £125,136). Further details of reserves can be found in note 22.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

The organisation is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 11 May 2004. The company was established under a Memorandum of Association which established the objects and powers of the charitable company. It is governed by its Articles of Association. Under these Articles, the trustees are elected at the annual general meeting (AGM), which the charitable company must hold each year and to which all members are entitled to attend.

A board of trustees controls the charity's activities. The role of the board in the governance of the charity is to be responsible for the overall strategic development of the charity and to drive the organisation forward.

The trustees have identified the range of skills and expertise that will strengthen the board, and nominations for vacant positions are openly sought. New trustees can also be co-opted throughout the year and are then subject to election at the subsequent AGM on the basis of nominations. New trustees are inducted into the workings of the charity and provided with information regarding organisational and board policy and procedures. All new trustees sign a conflict of interest declaration and a statement confirming their eligibility to hold office as trustees.

Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees are ongoing and incorporated indirectly into the regular trustees meetings.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Company number

05124613 (England and Wales)

Registered Charity number

1109381

Registered office

The Ropetackle Arts Centre Little High Street Shoreham-By-Sea West Sussex BN43 5EG

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THE ROPETACKLE CENTRE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021 Trustees P M Allen R W M Apps (resigned 11.5.221 C E Arnold {re&gned 12.1.221 L J Durranl C M Gunter A l Hodgson S R Lane (resigned 8.11.211 S V Parker D R Scott P W T￿W {resigned 11.2.22) R J Turner ET TouFay (appointed 19.6.211 Independent Examiner Galloways Acccwnling Atlas Chambers 33 West Street Brighlon East Sussex BN12RE Thi$ ieport has been prepared in a(xordan(£ with the specaal provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Art 2(￿ relating to small companies. Approved by order of the board of trustees on ... . and signed on its behalf by. . Trustee Page 3

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE ROPETACKLE CENTRE TRUST Indep8ndent examinerfs report to the trustees of The Ropetacklè Centre Trust I'the Company'l I report to the charity Iwslees on my examinatK)n ol Ihe ac¢oJnts of the CIMnpany for the year ended 31 Clecember 2021. Re$ponsibiliti•s and basis of report As the charity's trustees of Company land atso its directors for the putpose5 of c(xnpany lawl you a￿ resp￿sible for the preparation of the awounls in accordan￿ wth Ihe requi￿r￿entS of Ihe Compan￿$ A¢t 2(K6 I'lhe 2006 Acl'l. Havin9 Satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be a￿Jited undei Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for indepen¢ent examinabon. l ￿￿rt I￿ respect of my exarninab'on of your charity's accounts as carried out under section 145 01 trt Charibes Act 2011 1.the 2011 ACVI In c2rryiTrJ out my examination I have folbwed the Direclions given by t1￿ Charity commissi￿ uThJer sectw 145(51 Ibl ol the 2011 Act Independent examlnerfs statèm•nt Sirte your chanty's gros5 Inc(Kne exC￿dea £250.(NJ) your examiner must be a member ol a listed body. I can conlirm that l arn qualified to undertd(e the examinabon because l am a wisieKed rnetnber of Inststuie of Chartered Accountants in England Wales which is or of the list￿1 b¢xlies I have completed tny exarninalion I confim ihat no matters have come to my attentK)n in ￿nneCtiOn with the examination gwing me cause to belve. accounts.ng records were not kept in resfft of Ihe C(thpany as require(I by seclion 386 of the 2006 Act, or the a¢counls do not aco)rd with those iecords, or the aco)unts do not cornply with tIE accounbng reouiiernenls of seclk)n of the 2006 Act Other than sny requiiemenl that Ihe accounts give a true and lair wew which is not a rnatter considered as part of an indyndent examination, or the accounts have not been prepared in a¢￿rdan￿ vAth the melhtsjs and prinaples ol the Statement of Recommended practi￿ for accoun*ng and ￿e￿rtIng by chanties {appI￿￿t￿e to th8ritses preparing their accounts in accordan￿ wth the Financial Reporting Standard applicable In the UK and Republr of Ireland IFRS 10211. I have no cOn￿MS and have Come across no otsr matters in ConneC￿n wth the examination to which attenb'on should be drawn in thB rerK)rt In order lo enable a propel undetsiatKling of the accounts lo be reached Colin Young BA FCA Inslilute of Chartered Accounlanls in EThJland aThY Wdles G3lloways Ac¢ounling Atlas Chambers 33 West Street BrBhton East Sussex BN12RE Date". Page 4

THE ROPETACKLE CENTRE TRUST

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING AN INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

Unrestricted
fund
Notes
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
3
97,373
Charitable activities
5
Venue operations
327,923
Other trading activities
4
72,729
Other income
6
37,198
Total
535,223
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
7
30,785
Charitable activities
8
Venue operations
429,862
Total
460,647
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
74,576
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
93,526
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
**168,102 **
Restricted
funds
£
1,832
-
-
-
1,832
-
6,610
6,610
(4,778)
31,610
**26,832 **
2021
Total
funds
£
99,205
327,923
72,729
37,198
537,055
30,785
436,472
467,257
69,798
125,136
**194,934 **
2020
Total
funds
£
172,800
130,845
32,674
20,121
356,440
18,750
272,851
291,601
64,839
60,297
125,136

The notes form part of these financial statements

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THE RoP￿ACKLE CENTRE TRUST BALANCE SHEET 31 DECEMBER 2021 2021 Total frJnds 2020 Total funds Unrestricted fund Restrtcted funds Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 15 10,391 10.391 9.603 CURRENT ￿￿ETs Stocks Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 16 17 4,$55 18,678 4.555 18.678 376 831 2,511 4,025 373.232 26,832 400.064 283,732 CREDITORS Amounts falling due wlhin one yeor 18 1180.521) 1180.5211 1122,9221 t4ET CURRENT ASSETS 192.711 1eK>.810 TOTAL ASS￿8 LESS CURRENT UABILITIES 203,102 26,832 229.934 170,413 CREDITORS Amounts falling due after more than one year 19 (35,0001 {35,0001 145,27D NET ASSETS 168.102 FUNDS Unrest￿ted fijnds Restricted funds 168.102 93,526 TOTAL FUNDS 194.934 125.136 The charitabte company is entitled to ¢xemption from audrt under Section 477 of the Companles Act 20C6 for the ye8r ended 31 December 2021. The members have not required the comparry to obtain gn aurfrt of its finanoal statements for the year ended 31 De￿￿ber 2021 in accordance witt) Se¢tion 476 of the Companies Act 20[￿. The trustees acknowledge thelr respon&bilities for (al ensuring that the tharitable CoMp￿Y keeps accounting recrjrds that compty Sections 386 and 387 of I Companies Act 20[￿ and preparing financ4al statements which give a Inje artil fair of the *ate of affairs of the charitable company as at Ihe end of each finan¢F81 year and of its surplus 01 deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sect¢ons 394 and 395 arKI which otherwise comth w¢th the requirements of thè Companies A¢t 20(b relating to ffinawal $t8tements, so far Bs applicable to the th8Titable company. Ib) These financial statements have been prepared in accordance wth the provisi(￿S applicable to charttable ¢))mpanies subject to the small companies regimè. The finan I ststements were Approved by the Board of Trustèes and aLrthoris¢d for issue on . and were signed on its behaw by.. It- Trustee The [￿leS fomi part ofthese finanual slatements Page 6

THE ROPETACKLE CENTRE TRUST

CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

Notes
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations
25
Interest paid
Net cash provided by operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Net cash used in investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities
New loans in year
Loan repayments in year
Net cash (used in)/provided by financing activities
Change in cash and cash equivalents in
the reporting period
Cash and cash equivalents at the
beginning of the reporting period
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of
the reporting period
2021
£
109,520
(1,223)
108,297
(3,662)
(3,662)
-
(5,000)
(5,000)
99,635
277,196
**376,831 **
2020
£
55,145
(660)
54,485
(3,070)
(3,070)
50,000
-
50,000
101,415
175,781
277,196

The notes form part of these financial statements

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THE ROPETACKLE CENTRE TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

1. STATUTORY INFORMATION

The Ropetackle Centre Trust is a limited-by-guarantee company incorporated in England and Wales. 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. The address of the registered office is given in the Trustees' Report on page 2 of these financial statements. The nature of the charity's operations and principal activities are the promotion of the arts for public benefit, the promotion and advancement of the education, the cultivation and improvement of public education in the arts, and the provision of facilities for recreation and leisure-time occupation.

2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) '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) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

Going concern

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis since the trustees believe that no material uncertainties exist. The trustees have considered the level of funds held and the expected level of income and expenditure for the foreseeable future and consider sufficient funds exist for the charity to be able to continue as a going concern.

Income

All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income:

Voluntary income

Voluntary income is received by way of grants, donations and gifts and is included in full in the Statement of Financial Activities when receivable. Grants, where entitlement is not conditional on the delivery of a specific performance by the charity, are recognised when the charity becomes unconditionally entitled to the grant.

Event income

Ticketing income is recognised when the event to which it relates occurs with income relating to future events being deferred.

Bar income

Bar income is recognised when goods are provided to the customer.

Government grants

Government grants which are compensation for expenses or losses already incurred or for the purpose of giving immediate financial support with no future related costs are recognised in the period in which they become receivable.

Expenditure

All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Expenditure is recognised where there is a legal or constructive obligation to make payments to third parties, it is probable that the settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.

Costs of generating funds comprise the costs associated with attracting voluntary income.

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.

Support costs are those that assist the work of the charity but do not directly represent charitable activities and include office costs, governance costs. They are incurred directly in support of expenditure on the objects of the charity.

Governance costs include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements of the charity and include accountancy fees and costs linked to the strategic management of the charity.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued

Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost less estimated residual value of each asset over its expected useful life.

Leasehold property improvements - 10% flat rate per annum Plant and machinery - 25% per annum on a reducing balance Fixtures and fittings - 25% per annum on a reducing balance Computer equipment - 25% per annum on a reducing balance

Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost is calculated using the first-in, first-out formula. Provision is made for damaged, obsolete and slow-moving stock where appropriate.

Taxation

The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits

The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.

Debtors and creditors due within one year

Debtors and creditors with no stated interest rate and receivable or payable within one year are recorded at the transaction price. Any losses arising from impairment are recognised in expenditure.

Loans and borrowings

Loans and borrowings are initially recognised at the transaction price including transaction costs. Subsequently, they are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method, less impairment. If an arrangement constitutes a finance transaction it is measured at present value.

3. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES

Donations
Grants
2021
£
53,054
46,151
99,205
2020
£
52,716
120,084
172,800

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

4. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES

OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
Bar sales
INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Activity
Ticket sales
Venue operations
Performance venue hire
Venue operations
Other lettings and
conferences
Venue operations
Booking fees
Venue operations
Film Club
Venue operations
Levy charges
Venue operations
Other
Venue operations
OTHER INCOME
Government grants
2021
£
72,729
2021
£
283,353
2,940
10,584
17,488
3,324
9,355
879
327,923
2021
£
37,198

5. INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

6.

Other income includes Government grant income relating to the Coronavirus Job retention Scheme amounting to £36,573 (2020: £19,496) and the Bounce Back Loan Scheme amounting to £625 (2020: £625). There are no unfulfilled conditions and other contingencies attached to the grants.

7. RAISING FUNDS

Other trading activities

Purchases
8.
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
Venue operations
Direct
Costs
£
359,323
2021
£
30,785
Support
costs (see
note 9)
£
77,149
2020
£
18,750
Totals
£
436,472

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

9. SUPPORT COSTS

Governance
Management
costs
£
£
Venue operations
73,449
3,700
Totals
£
77,149

10. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)

Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):

2021 2020
£ £
Independent examiner's remuneration 1,233 1,000
Other non-independent examination services 2,467 2,000
Depreciation - owned assets 2,874 3,200

11. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 December 2021 nor for the year ended 31 December 2020.

Trustees' expenses

During the year, £501 (2020: £631) of expenses were incurred that were reimbursable to three trustees.

12. STAFF COSTS

Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Other pension costs
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
Employees
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
fund
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
144,226
Charitable activities
Venue operations
130,845
Other trading activities
32,674
Other income
20,121
Total
327,866
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
18,750
2021
£
98,632
2,467
2,462
103,561
2021
6
Restricted
funds
£
28,574
-
-
-
28,574
-
2020
£
104,479
2,103
1,846
108,428
2020
6
Total
funds
£
172,800
130,845
32,674
20,121
356,440
18,750

13. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

13. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued

Unrestricted
fund
£
Charitable activities
Venue operations
270,853
Total
289,603
NET INCOME
38,263
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
55,263
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
93,526
Restricted
funds
£
1,998
1,998
26,576
5,034
31,610
Total
funds
£
272,851
291,601
64,839
60,297
125,136

14. PRIOR YEAR ADJUSTMENT

A prior year adjustment was made to recognise the funds received relating to the Meal Appeal campaign as restricted rather than unrestricted. This adjustment resulted in an increase of £4,213 to restricted funds and a decrease of £4,213 to unrestricted funds.

15. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

Improvements
to
property
£
COST
At 1 January 2021
333,138
Additions
-
At 31 December 2021
333,138
DEPRECIATION
At 1 January 2021
333,137
Charge for year
-
At 31 December 2021
333,137
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 December 2021
1
At 31 December 2020
1
Plant and
machinery
£
12,781
704
13,485
6,950
1,546
8,496
4,989
5,831
Fixtures
and
fittings
£
19,565
1,083
20,648
15,794
1,093
16,887
3,761
3,771
Computer
equipment
£
-
1,875
1,875
-
235
235
1,640
-
Totals
£
365,484
3,662
369,146
355,881
2,874
358,755
10,391
9,603

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16.
STOCKS
Stocks
17.
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Trade debtors
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
18.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Bank loans and overdrafts (see note 20)
Trade creditors
Amounts owed to group undertakings
Social security and other taxes
VAT
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
19.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR
Bank loans (see note 20)
20.
LOANS
An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:
Amounts falling due within one year on demand:
Bank loans
Amounts falling between one and two years:
Bank loans - 1-2 years
Amounts falling due between two and five years:
Bank loans - 2-5 years
Amounts falling due in more than five years:
Repayable by instalments:
Bank loans more than 5 years payable by instalments
2021
£
4,555
2021
£
2,992
760
14,926
18,678
2021
£
10,000
10,499
-
1,687
6,543
7,655
144,137
180,521
2021
£
35,000
2021
£
10,000
10,000
25,000
-

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

21. LEASING AGREEMENTS

The company has a 30 year lease until 2037 with Adur District Council. By the terms of this lease, the annual rent is the lower of £40,000 or 40% of the net income in excess of £10,000.

22. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Santander Foundation
Steam Programme
Film Hub
Organisational Development
Meal Appeal
TOTAL FUNDS
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Film Hub
Meal Appeal
TOTAL FUNDS
At 1.1.21
£
93,526
3,000
1,000
3,397
20,000
4,213
31,610
125,136
Incoming
resources
£
535,223
1,832
-
1,832
537,055
Net
movement
At
in funds
31.12.21
£
£
74,576
168,102
-
3,000
-
1,000
(901)
2,496
-
20,000
(3,877)
336
(4,778)
26,832
69,798
194,934
Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(460,647)
74,576
(2,733)
(901)
(3,877)
(3,877)
(6,610)
(4,778)
(467,257)
69,798

Comparatives for movement in funds

Net
movement At
At 1.1.20 in funds 31.12.20
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 55,263 38,263 93,526
Restricted funds
Santander Foundation 3,000 - 3,000
Steam Programme 1,000 - 1,000
Film Hub 1,034 2,363 3,397
Organisational Development - 20,000 20,000
Meal Appeal - 4,213 4,213
5,034 26,576 31,610
TOTAL FUNDS 60,297 64,839 125,136

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22. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Film Hub
Organisational Development
Meal Appeal
TOTAL FUNDS
Incoming
resources
£
327,866
2,730
20,000
5,844
28,574
356,440
Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(289,603)
38,263
(367)
2,363
-
20,000
(1,631)
4,213
(1,998)
26,576
(291,601)
64,839

The unrestricted fund is used to further the aims of the charity at the discretion of the trustees.

The Santander Foundation restricted reserve is used to provide free tickets for the Long Nose Puppet Show.

The Steam Programme restricted reserve is used to fund a photography course at the University of Brighton for young people.

The Film Hub restricted reserve is used to provide film performances to people living with Alzheimer's disease.

The Organisation Development restricted reserve is used for the delivery of organisational development, including operation and management of the centre and programming of a mixed genre of performance; outreach and participation in areas of deprivation; and volunteer development.

The Meal Appeal restricted reserve is used to prepare and distribute two-course meals to Turning Tides, Adur Gateway Hub, Adur Community Gate and Worthing Community House. It is also used to contribute groceries and vouchers to various related organisations.

23. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT OBLIGATIONS

The charity made contributions to a defined contribution pension plan, administered by a third party, amounting to £2,462 (2020: £1,846). The full expense is allocated to the unrestricted reserves.

24. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

The Ropetackle Café Limited is controlled by The Ropetackle Centre Trust. During the year, the charity wrote off £3,464 (2020: £nil) of debt owed by Ropetackle Café Limited. At the prior year end, the charity owed Ropetackle Café Limited an amount of £1,362. The amount was unsecured and repayable on demand.

During the year, the charity purchased performances amounting to £10,622 (2020: £4,082) from R Durrant, spouse of the trustee, L Durrant.

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THE ROPETACKLE CENTRE TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

25. RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
2021 2020
£ £
Net income for the reporting period (as per the Statement of Financial
Activities) 69,798 64,839
Adjustments for:
Depreciation charges 2,874 3,200
Interest paid 1,223 660
(Increase)/decrease in stocks (2,044) 1,344
(Increase)/decrease in debtors (14,653) 3,124
Increase/(decrease) in creditors 52,322 (18,022)
Net cash provided by operations 109,520 55,145
26.. ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS
At 1.1.21 Cash flow At 31.12.21
£ £ £
Net cash
Cash at bank and in hand 277,196 99,635 **376,831 **
277,196 99,635 **376,831 **
Debt
Debts falling due within 1 year (4,722) (5,278) (10,000)
Debts falling due after 1 year (45,277) 10,277 (35,000)
(49,999) 4,999 (45,000)
Total **227,197 ** **104,634 ** **331,831 **

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THE ROPETACKLE CENTRE TRUST

DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Donations
Grants
Other trading activities
Bar sales
Charitable activities
Ticket sales
Performance venue hire
Other lettings and conferences
Booking fees
Film Club
Levy charges
Other
Other income
Government grants
Total incoming resources
EXPENDITURE
Other trading activities
Bar costs
Charitable activities
Wages
Social security
Pensions
Advertising
Performers' fees
Technicians
Film rental
Ticketing costs
Equipment hire
Security costs
Front of house
Relaxed and friendly screening
Programme costs
PRS charges
Consultancy
Meals Appeal costs
Support costs
Management
Rates and water
Carried forward
2021
£
53,054
46,151
99,205
72,729
283,353
2,940
10,584
17,488
3,324
9,355
879
327,923
37,198
537,055
30,785
98,632
2,467
2,462
12,792
187,201
11,048
3,631
8,565
165
115
11,612
1,287
6,760
8,061
648
3,877
359,323
302
302
2020
£
52,716
120,084
172,800
32,674
111,130
1,250
5,895
8,993
87
3,490
-
130,845
20,121
356,440
18,750
104,479
2,103
1,846
4,884
65,099
4,990
4,938
5,134
-
-
4,371
367
896
3,597
2,800
1,631
207,135
378
378

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THE ROPETACKLE CENTRE TRUST

DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

Management
Brought forward
Insurance
Light and heat
Telephone
Postage and stationery
Sundries
Service charges
Travel and subsistence
Computer costs
Repairs and maintenance
Cleaning
Bank charges
Administration and bookkeeping
Irrecoverable VAT
Bad debt
Staff costs
Refreshments
Depreciation of tangible and heritage assets
Bank loan interest
Other interest payable
Governance costs
Independent examiner's remuneration
Independent examiner's fees for non
examination services
Total resources expended
Net income
2021
£
302
2,667
15,239
533
1,342
2,042
6,000
-
4,355
5,751
2,719
6,959
8,783
7,364
3,464
1,483
349
2,874
1,223
-
73,449
1,233
2,467
3,700
467,257
69,798
2020
£
378
2,619
11,834
929
1,277
538
6,000
189
1,569
4,929
8,283
6,436
6,834
7,041
-
-
-
3,200
625
35
62,716
1,000
2,000
3,000
291,601
64,839

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