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Reference and administrative details of the Charity. its Trustees and advisers
Trustees. report
Independent examiner's report
ststement of financial activities
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Balance sheet
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Notes to the flnanclal statements
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Trustees
Mark Hopkinson. Chair
Sanchayeeta lyer
Liina Pukk Lowe (Stepped dovm 2010612025)
Tom Robbins (Stepped down 2010612025)
Louise Stephens, VI￿ Chair
Kimbedey Johanna Thomas-currie {Stepped down 1410312025}
Junhui Yang
Clive John Young {Stepped down 0410612025}
Abena Amoaba Bentum (Appointed 1810312025)
Mariam Mazher Qazi (Appointed 18103120251
Company registered
number
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Charity registered
number
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Registered oiTice
30 Montpelier Rise
Wembley
England
HA9 8RG
Independent examiners MHA
Chartered Accountants
2 London Wall Place
London
EC2Y SAU
Bankers
The Co-operative Bank
PO Box 250
WN8 6WT
Artistic director
Paula Garfield
Executive Director
Frankie George
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TRUSTEES. REPORT
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The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the Charity for the year ended
31 March 2025.
The Annual report serves the purposes of both a Trustees. report and a directors, report under company law.
The Trustees confimi that the Annual report and financial statements of the charitable company comply with the
current statutory requirements, the requirements of the charitable companls governing documenl and the
provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice ISORP) applicable to charities preparing their accounts
in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS1021
(effective 1 January 20191.
Since the Charity qualifies as small under section 382 of Ihe Companies Act 2006, the Strategic report required
of medium and large companies under the Companies Act 2006 (strategic Report and Directors. Reporti
Regulations 2013 has been omitted.
Objectives and activities
. Objectives aims and principal activities
Deafinitely Theatre was set up in January 2002 by Paula Garfield, Steven Webb and Kate Furby to produce
performance ideas by deaf people. Over the past 23 years, our reputation has grown, not only within the deaf
community but in the London theatre community in general.
Our Vision= A world where theatre is ac￿Ssible for all and deaf people are a valued part of the national
theatre landscape.
Our Mission.. To produce high-quality bilingual theatre for deaf and hearing audiences of all ages and
backgrounds, combining the visual storytelling of sign language with the oral immediacy of spoken
English.
Deafinitely Theatre is the first professional deaf-launched and led theatre company in the UK that provides
performances and activities for all ages. from child to adult. Our work empowers deaf BSL users - their culture,
identity and pride
through a creative programme accessible to all ages. This has five strands.. an annual
theatre production- family show touring, a Youlh Drama Programme (including a youth theatre and regional
outreach workshops)- and a Creative Skills Development Scheme. We also carry out deaf equality consultancy
training with arts organisations across the UK. All Deafinitely Theatre's work is bilingual, in English and BSL.
In setting objectives and planning for activities the Trustees have given due consideration to general guidanGe
given by the Charity Commission relating to public benefit. including the guidance "Public Benefit.. running a
charity IPB2)'.
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Objectives and activities (continued
b. Public benefit
Deafinitely Theatre aims to benefit the UK'S deaf community. both I(￿llY and nationally. by providing access to
theatre performance, training and employment opportunities, as well as raising awareness of particular issues
relevant to the lives of deaf people.
Our primary audience and beneficiaries are deaf BSL users in the UK. We a150 appeal to hearing audiences,
both signers and non-signers.
We offer training opportunities for deaf creative artists (both emerging and professional. as well as young
people) and we also attract hearing actors who can sign. Our work appeals to students who are learning BSL so
they can test out their own sign skills and socialise with deaf people.
Our users also include children and young people, both deaf and hearing. and the many industry professionals
we provide advice to and work with.
12 million people in the UK are deaf or hard of hearing, with over 151,000 BSL users. Deaf people are more
likely to have poor mental health up to 50 % compared to 250/. for the general population. Their cultural needs are
too easily overlooked, but their visual language has so much to offer the wider world.
Our production work represents deaf people and their experiences on stage and aims to attract as wide an
audience as possible, t)olh deaf and hearing, to promote deaf awareness. In doing so deaf people are given a
voice and essential role models in an arts role. All our work is led in BSL so that deaf sign language users have
access to our events and activities. where possible we incorporate projected Gaptions for those deaf people who
are oral.
c. Activities for achieving objectives since the company's foundation
When Deafinitely Theatre launched in 2002 with a short run of a devised theatre piece at London's Gate Theatre,
audiences queued in the street for retum tickets to this sold-out premiere. By 2006 we were invited to open our
first central London play at Soho Theatre for three weeks, attracting over 1.000 people. both deaf and hearing. In
May 2012, our 10th anniversary year, we performed the first ever BSL Shakespeare play at Shakespeare's
Globe Theatre. attracting deaf actors and aUdIen￿S into the venue for the first lime in its entire history. For the
first time, audiences and reviewers looked beyond the deafness of the actors and instead judged us on the
quality of the experience. In January 2018, our production Contractions won the Off West End Theatre Award for
Best Production and in March 2019 our Artistic Director Paula Garfield won a Tonic Award for her energy and
unwavering commitment to opening theatre up and the artistic quality of the work she produces as Artisti
Director of Deafinitely Theatre and in 2024 Paula was honoured with an MBE. We have produced 40+
productions in London and nationally.
The impact our work has had on how mainstream theatre views deaf artists cannot be underestimated. Our work
has placed deaf artists centre stage and many actors, writers and directors Gurrently working in the industry
gained their first training and employment opportunity with us. a track record we're extremely proud of,
empowering deaf culture, identity and pride locally, nationally and inlernationally. We have, as the UK'S first deaf
launched and led theatre company, provided for deaf people of all ages.
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Objectives and activities (continued
d. In our history we are proud to have:
Reached over 35.000 deaf people through our work
Produced over 50+ productions
Delivered over 60 training projects
Worked with 3000+ deaf young people as part of our youth projects
Delivered over 380 youth workshop sessions
Enabled 50 of our deaf young people to pass an Arls Award qualification, equivalent to a GCSE or A-Level
Various adult training schemes opportunities for 400+ deaf professionals
20 of our alumni have gone on to develop their careers perfomiing at high profile theatres like
Shakespeare's Globe, National Theatre, Royal Shakespeare Company.
Worked with over 1500 freelancers
Offered 500 volunteering opportunities
Won two awards, an Off West End Award in 2017 and Tonic Award in 2019
Delivered 800 consultancy projects
e. Each year we:
Work with over 200 disadvantaged deaf young people through our annual youth programme across
London and the UK and all of our youth parbcipants take part in Arts Award
Enable more than 3,000+ deaf people to access our productions and online setvices online
Work with more than 20 volunteers
Consult with over 80 companies to teach deaf equalty and best practice
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Achievements and perfonnance
This year has been one of significant arbstic development, community impact and organisational growth as
Deafinitely Theatre delivered a rich programme of activity spanning production, research and development,
training, consultancy and youth engagement. Our commitment to deaf-led practice remained central across all
projects with deaf artists, academics, practitioners and young people meaningfully shaping our work at every
stage. 350/0 of our workforce this year was deafldisabled {23_24: 460/0. 22-23: 33%). with 75% of our core
workforce deaf {23-24= 67 % ), 170/0 (23-24= 11 % ) of our workforce from the Global Majority and 730/0 female (23-
24.. 68 % ).
The Promise
2024-25 led with the full creation and national tour of The Promise, our new writing deaf-led play exploring
dementia within the deaf community- Building on two years of research with leading deaf academics and
specialists, performances commenced at The Rep, Birmingham before transferring to Northern Stage,
Newcastle, HOME. Manchester and Lyric Hammersmith Theatre, London. The production ran for a total of 26
performances with 2.529 people attending.
The Promise integrated British Sign Language. spoken English and creative captions designed into the
production design ensuring full ac￿ssIbl11ty for deaf audiences and farnilies. An extensive wraparound
programme including Deaf Equity Training sessions, Post-show talk Q&As, vlogs featuring deaf academics and
a symposium event IBSL and Action on Deaf Dementia) accompanied the tour, enabling audiences and
organisations to deepen their understanding of dementia and deaf mental health. We also provided a Continued
Professional Development ICPD) accredited one-day course for registered and trainee British Sign Language
Interpreters which focussed on how BSL can be adapted to communicate effectively and sensitively about
dementia-related issues. The wraparound pr(yJramme had strong take up and attendance, establishing The
Promise as a groundbreaking piece of theatre and community education.
'Stunning and poetic, this show is an inclusive masterpiece of visual theatre.,
West End Best Friend
***
'Gentle. thought-provoking mood piece foregrounds the under-represented stories of deaf people living with
memory loss,
The Stage
****
'profoundly moving and disturbing in equal measure. it asks us very compellingly what kind of a society we have
if we cannot care for its most vulnerable.,
Whatsonstage
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Achievements and perfonnance (continued)
Barrier(s) R&D development phases
Our ongoing commitment to developing new work continued through two research and development {R&DI
phases for Barrier{s), written by Deafinitely Youth alumnus Eloise Pennycott. These week long R&D sessions
brought together deaf actors and creatives to explore themes of communication, identity, LGBTQIA+ themes and
societal barriers to access and equality.
The first R&D took place in May 2024 and focussed on initial script exploration and culminated in an invited
sharing with representatives from Hightide, Soho Theatre, Leeds Playhouse and Northern Stage's producing
departments, as well as several people from the LGBTQIA+ deaf community. The second R&D, taking place in
November 2024 deepened this work, testing narrative structure and creative captions to strengthen and prepare
the show for future full production development.
The Promise online & cinema screening
On the 21st October 2024, our production The Promise was screened at Kiln Theatre, Brent. This special
screening included a panel Q&A event, featuring 3 experts in deaf dementia diagnosis and care, allowing the
deaf community to further access conversations and reSoUr￿S around dementia within the deaf community,
ensuring a lasting impact. This event also announced the availability of the filmed production available to rent
online from 12th December 2024- 6th January 2025.
Adult Training delivery- BSL in Perfomiance short course & Deaf Theatre Makers
We expanded our training partnerships this year through a bespoke short course, BSL in Performance, delivered
in partnership with Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and Graeae Theatre. Delivered across 5 days in
July 2024 the course was designed to be delivered in British Sign Language. Open to deaf and hearing emerging
actors with BSL fluency, attendees focussed on exploring inclusive practice, accessible working methods and
developing their acting skills using BSL on stage. The course had strong demand with 40+ applications and was
fully subscribed, benefitting 20 participants.
This year we debuted our Deaf Theatre Makers programme, which supported deaf emerging creatives across
disciplines through fully accessible training and networking opportunities. From January to March 2025, we
delivered 10 skills building workshops delivered by a cohort of deaf and hearing professionals working in the field
at partner organisations.. Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Camden People's Theatre, Central School of Speech
and Drama, Leeds Playhouse, Royal Court & Soho Theatre. The programme benefitted 60 people.
In addition, we successfully provided 3 Associate Director paid roles across our programme including for our
production of The Promise and Youth Production No Escape. This programme of adult training strengthened our
position as a sector leader, equipping the next generation of theatre makers with the knowledge and skills
necessary to thrive in professional theatre environment across rehearsal. perfomiance and producing areas.
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Deafinitely Youth Theatre (DYT)
DYT continued to flourish this year, providing deaf young people aged 14-21 with high-qualty arts training,
confidence building opportunities and free residential and cultural activities across the year.
Our annual Summer School residential took place in Augusl at London Youth's Woodrow High House in
Amersham, Buckinghamshire and offered 4 days of performance skills workshops, a range of social and
learning activities and culminated in the youth cohort creating and screening short a short film on the final
evening. Participants also benefitted from insight from deaf professionals working in theatre, film and TV across
the week.
Our Deafinitely Youth Theatre (D￿) term ran October to February in London culminating in a performance of
our youth production No Escape on 22nd February 2025 at City Lit's John Lyons Theatre in London to an invited
audience of 70 people. The show's theme and content was developed by the participants across the term and
directed by two deaf C(FDirectors working in collaboration with our Artistic Director. Our youth group learned a
range of skills throughout the term from October 2023 to February 2024. including Visual Vernacular.
choreography and movement, improvisation. working with a script and theatrical BSL translation from English, all
of which were put into practice in the show.
In total we delivered 25 sessions for youth participants aged 14-21 years old and had a total of 241 youth
participants engage in person in total. 870/0 of participants across the year identified as deaf, 490/0 identified as
global majority and 37 % identified as neurodiverse.
"My time with Deafinitely Youth Theatre has deeply influenced my life, improving my acting skills and confidence,
and 8xpanding my networking opportunities. Deafinitely Youth Theatre will always hold a special place in my
heart as a fantastic companyl" Jude Powell. previous DYTmember
Consultancy and Deaf Equity Training
Our Consultancy and Deaf Equaltty Training work has continued. offering vital advice and best practi￿ to
venues, theatre companies, organisations and individuals across the sector. This included to.. Barbican and
Almeida Theatre working to embed deaf access and inclusion with their staff teams & performance companies
and delivering Deaf Equality Training for Kiln Theatre. We engaged with 15 volunteers across the year. providing
meaningful communication support opportunities across our productions and events to support individuals
learning British Sign Language across fluency levels.
This year, Deafinitely Theatre achieved significant progress in accessibilty, creativity, and community impact,
demonstrating our strong commitment to ampll￿-ng deaf voices in Ihe arts and we aim to create even more
opportunities in the future.
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d. Future developments
2025-26
Delivery of the national tour of THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES, touring to Northcott Theatre, Exeter. The
Crucible, Sheffield Theatres and The Rep, Bimiingham.
The final research and development phase for BARRIER{S) ahead of the world premier and subsequent
national tour of the full production, co-produced by Deafinitely Theatre, Bimiingham Repertory Theatre,
Camden People's Theatre and Leeds Playhouse.
A range of social impact activity linked to BARRIER{S). including help. guidan￿ and support information
in a free downloadable resource pack- Q&A panel events with deaf experts and special guests, Deaf
Equality Training sessions for tour venue's staff teams, spectfic youth delivery linked to the themes from
the show. social hub events. volunteering placements across the London run and tour dates. a BSL
symposium event.
Research & Development and securing our national tour of our main production for Autumn 2026
Continuation of our Associate Director Scheme
Further development & expansion of our Hub project for emerging deaf professionals to gain accessible
training including launch of a BSL Diploma project Co-produced with Central School of Speech & Drama
and in Association wth Graeae, as well as the development of our Deaf Theatre Makers training series
into its second year.
Continuing with our annual programme of youth work including Deafinitely Youth Theatre training
workshop sessions, a final production in a professional theatre venue in London, and a residential week
long summer school opportunity
Continuing our Gonsultancy work and Deaf Equalty Training as an expert in the field of deaf led aC￿sSible
theatre
Adding more productions to our new digitsl plafform, hosting a screening event and paid subscription
service for online theatre productions, expanding on our work with digital partners
Implement a new intemational touring strategy
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Financial review
. Going concem
With the COVID-19 pandemic and cost of living crisis continuing to have a significant impact on our industry, we
have worked hard as a team to ensure that Deafinitely continues to remain a robust charrty, we have mitigated
risk with cut budget scenarios Board approved in advance of financial year activity and in addition our Board
evaluates and amends where necessary our risk register quarterly. The ongoing delay in the confirmation of
Govemment funding to Arts Council England for 2026 onward is being mitigaled by adopting a budgeting
approach based on standstill NPO funding levels.
b. Reserves policy
The Trustees determine the level of reserves to be held. Trustees determine free reserves should be equivalent
to six months. operating costs and not less than three months, operating costs. This is calculated based on
actual budgets.
. Finance review
Deafinitely Theatre has worked hard to remain financially robust and to mitigate the continuing challenges
resulting from the post pandemic and cost of living crisis, as well as sector wide increases in production costs.
Due to reductions on direct project costs and our successful achievement on fundraising from Trusts &
Foundations the financial year has remained healthy for the organisalion and we have conlinued to utilise
Theatre Tax Relief. We have worked hard to maintain healthy designated funds through savings in other areas
wherever possible, to ensure we can continue to fund future productions and maintain the quality of our work,
despite increasing costs to deliver shows. Looking ahead we remain focussed on strengthening production
fundraising and protecting future designated reserves. whilst continuing to deliver our high quality work in an
increasingly challenging financial landscape.
This year we have positively generated an increase in In Kind Support. totalling £10,510 for Ihe year for our youth
project and main production The Promise.
Our Arts Council England NPO funding totalled £265,083 this year.
We raised a total of £134.868 from Trusts and Foundations towards our main production and Youth project with
grants received from City Bridge Trust, The Cockayne Foundation, Disability Justice Fund, Esmée Fairbairn
Foundation. Garfield Weston Foundation, National Lottery Community Fund, Ovingdean Hall Foundation, and
the Worshipful Company of Lighlmongers.
Our unrestricted income generated via our box office income. consullancy work. supporters scheme and Theatre
Tax Relief totalled £91,218.
Our total surplus for the year is £29,631 and general unrestricted reserves are healthy at £124,767 which is at
the top end our reserve policy of £65,000-£130,000. In addition, the Charity holds designated reserves of
£444,749. This includes £364.440 towards future main productions and £59.309 towards required operational
investment and a further £21,000 allocated towards our adult training programme. Restricted funds decreased to
£50.000 (2024: £103.000). Free reserves (general unrestricted reserves not represented by fixed assets) are
£119,371.
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d. Threats to the organisation
Threats and mitigation to the organisation, as reported last year continue in a similar pace as previous year's
report:
Post COVID-19 impact saw many of the options for funding activities such as our main productions
reduced, alongside increased competition for those funds available.
Income from Individual Giving via our Friends scheme is a challenge as the majority of donors, many of
whom are from the deaf community, find themselves still unable to donate.
In this year's post pandemic climale competition for c(Fproduction investment and partnership is fierce, we
have seen a reduction in this income generated and opportunities offered as well as for consultancy
projects.
Within this climate we have faced higher than expected expenditure. We have needed to ensure that staff
working from home have efficient communication methods and equipment. Delivering activity online can
incur additional costs for a￿ss. including more interpreters and live captioning and wellbeing support for
staff.
A key risk for the organisation this year continued to be the limtted number of partners and collaborators.
The risk impact of this includes slow growth of our audiences, lack of venues and options for our
productions potentially causing delays in touring and presenting our work.
Failure to meet fundraising targets remains a risk. with potential impact from this which could include
failure to achieve delivered product, activity and box office targets which would impact on our reserves
having to be used and a lack of engagement with the public.
Risk of reductions to staff Access to Work budgets threatens staff ability to meet access requirements and
could compromise delivery.
e. Mltigatlon
Board approved COVID-19 response and safeguarding policy continues to be in place
Board approved prudent worsl case scenario budgeting approach across all projects continues
Trustees agree to review designated funds into productions where needed to mitigate projecl shortfalls
and lack of fundraising opportunities in the current challenging financial climate
Continue to implement appropriate equipment and online plafforms such as Slack and Zoom to enable
staff to work securely and efficiently from home
To mitigate the risk around limited partners we use our consultancy work as a lever to establish new
partnerships as well as utilising our profile raising via our marketing and press strategies
To mitigate the risk of failure to meet funding targets our Trustees and Executive ensure we have a
thorough funding strategy in place. We have secured Arts Council England NPO funding to 2026 with an
uplift, all budgets are Board approved well in advance with varwng project scenarios included, freelance
fundraising expert staff are on board and new income streams continue to be Considered by our Trustees
and subcommittees.
Access to work contingency planning includes contingency budgets, healthy reserves and continued
fundraising for access support
f. Principal funding
Deafinitely Theatre is core funded by Arts Council England NPO funding. our grant this year totalled £265,083.
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Structure, governance and management
a. Constitution
Deafinitely Theatre was incorporated as a company limited by guarantee on 21 February 2005 and its objects
and regulations are govemed by its memorandum and articles of association, as amended by special resolution
March 2016, December 2022. And December 2025. The objects for which the Charity was formed are to
advance education for the public benefit by the promotion of the arts, in particular but not exclusively the art of
drama. In carrwng out its objects the Trustees have given due consideration to Ihe Charity Commission
published guidance on the operation of the public benefit requirement. There have been no changes in the
objects since the last annual report.
b. Methods of appointment or election of Trustees
The management of the Charity is the responsibility of the TNstees who are elected and co-opted under the
terms of the Articles of Association. The recruitment and appointment of new Trustees is made by the Board,
recruiting from both the deaf and hearing communities.
. Organisational structure and decision-making policies
The Board of Trustees manage the Charty and meet quarterly wth four Trustee Subcommittees meeting
regularly throughout the year on Finance, G0veman￿, Artistic Direction and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, to
support our Senior Management Team further. The maximum number of Truslees is 20, as agreed by special
resolution in March 2016 and maximum temi for Trustees is 10 years as agreed by special resolution in
December 2025. Paula Garfield. the Artistic Director. and Frankie George. the Executive Director, attend all
Board meetings as senior staff representatives responsible for the day- to-day running of the Charity.
d. Related party relationships
The Charity has worked with..
Almeida Theatre. producing theatre known for innovative contemporary and classic work
Barbican Theatre. major London arts venue presenting intemational theatre, dance, music, film & visual
arts
Birmingham Repertory Theatre, the citys world-class producing theatre
Camden People's Theatre, London theatre dedicated to supporting and developing theatre makers
City Lit, London's adult education centre
Graeae Theatre Company, pioneering disabled-led theatre company
HOME. Manchester's premiere perfom)ing arls centre
Kiln Theatre, Brent based London producing theatre
Leeds Playhouse, leading regional producing theatre in Yorkshire
London Youth, charity supporting young people's organisations across London
Lyric Hammersmith Theatre, award-winning civic and creative heart of West London
Northern Stage, Ihe largest producing theatre in the North East of England
Old Diorama Arts Centre, who provide flexible short-term central London studio and room hire and support
the arts and community of the London borough of Camden.
Royal Central School of Speech & Drama. specialist higher education drama school
Royal Court Theatre, leading London theatre dedicated to new writing
The Royal Opera House, housing the UK'S flagship ballet and opera companies
Soho Theatre, major London venue championing new writing, comedy and contemporary theatre
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Structure, governance and management (continued)
e. Risk management and duty of care
The Trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to vthich the Charity is exposed and to ensure
appropriate controls are in pla￿ to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error. Employer's Liability
Insurance and a Trustee Indemnity policy are in place to mitigate ￿rtain risks. The Board designates a Trustee
to work closely with the Executive Director on financial management and funding strategy, as well as having our
Trustee Finance Subcommittee. meeting with our Executive Director quarterly prior to each Board Meeting. The
Board approves an Annual Operating Budget consistent with the Charivs strategic objectives and reserves
policy. A Financial Protocols Policy is approved by the Board. Monthly salaries are signed off by the Executive
Director and Artistic Director.
Members. liability
Every member of the Charity undertakes to contribute an amount not exceeding £1 to the assets of the charity in
the event of wnding up.
The trustees have complied with their duty in section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the
public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission.
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Statement of Trustees. responsibilities
The Trustees {who are also the directors of the Charity 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 Accounling Standards {United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
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 Charity and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its
income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to-
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.
observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP IFRS 1021.
make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent-,
stale whether applicable UK Accounting Standards (FRS 102) 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
Charity will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain
the Charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity
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 Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention
and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees and signed on their behalf by:
Mark Hopkinson
(Chair of Trustees)
Date:
1811212025
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Independent examiner's report to the Trustees of Deafinitely Theatre {'the Charity.)
I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 March
2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the Trustees of the Charity land its directors for the purposes of company lawl 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 Charity 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 the Charity's accounts
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 Commissbon under section 145{5){b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Since the Charitys gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in
section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confimi that l am qualtfied to undertake the examination because l am a member
of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales. which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the
examination giving me cause to believe..
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act,. or
the accounts do not accord with those records" or
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 fairf view which is not a matter considered as part of
an independent examination- or
the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Slatement 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 have no concerns and have come across no olher matters in connection with the examination lo which
attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
This report is made solely to the Charivs Trustees. as a body. in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities
(Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the Chariws
Trustees those matters l am required to state to them in an Independent examiner's report and for no other
purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the
Charity and the Chariws Trustees as a kx)dy. for my work or for this report.
Signed=
Dated: 18 December 2025
John Coverdale, FCA
ICAEW
MHA
Chartered Accountants
2 London Wall Place, London, EC2Y SAU
MHA is the trading name of MHA Audit Services LLP, a limited liability partnership registered in England and
Wales (registration number OC455542).
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Restricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Total
funds
2025
Total
fvnds
2024
Note
Income from:
Charitable activities
Investments
134,868
356,302
491,170
484,193
Total income
134,868
356,302
491,170
484,198
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
163,868
297.671
461.539
351,664
Total expenditure
163,868
297,671
461,539
351,664
Net (expenditure}lincome
Transfers between funds
(29,000)
(24,000)
58,631
24,000
29,631
132,534
15
Net movement in funds
(53,000)
82.631
29,631
132,534
Reconcilialion of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Net movement in funds
103,000
{53,000)
486,885
82,631
589,885
29,631
457,351
132,534
Total funds carried forward
50,000
569,516
619,516
589,885
The Statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
The notes on pages 17 to 29 form part of these financial ststements.
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REGISTERED NUMBER: 05371228
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
2025
2024
Note
Tangible assets
Current assets
12
5.396
8,236
Deblors
13
109,241
527.267
93.559
513,921
Cash at bank and in hand
636,508
607,480
Current liabilities
Creditors= amounts falling due within one
year
14
(22,388)
(25,831)
Net current assets
614,120
581,649
Total net assets
619,516
589,885
Charity funds
Restricted funds
15
50,000
569.516
103,000
486,885
Unrestricted funds
15
Total funds
619,516
589,885
The Charity was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit for the year in question in accordance with
section 476 of Companies Act 2006.
The Trustees acknowtedge their responsibilities for complwng with the requirements of the Act wth respect to
accounting records and preparation of financial statements.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to entities subject to
the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by ihe Trustees and signed on their behalf by:
Mark Hopkinson
(Chair of Trustees)
Date.. 1811212025
The notes on pages 17 to 29 form part of these financial statements.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
General infomiation
Deafinitely Theatre is a company limited by guarantee and is registered with the Charity Commission
(Charity Registered Number 1111526) and Registrar of Companies (Company Registration Number
5371228) in England and Wales. In the event of the Charity being wound up. the liability in respect o the
guarantee is limited to £1 per member of the Charity. The address of the registered office is given in the
Charity information on page 1 of these financial statements. The nature of the Charity's operations and
principal activities are to produce performance ideas by deaf people.
Accounting policies
2.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102)
Accounting and Reporbng 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), the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.
Deafinitely Theatre 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.
2.2 Going concern
Al the lime of approving the financial statements the Irustees have a reasonable expeclalion that the
charity has adequate resources to contsnue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus
the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial
statements. There are no material uncertainties about the charitys ability to continue.
2.3 Income
All income is recognised once the Charity has enlitlement to Ihe income, it is probable that the
income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.
Grants are included in the Slatement of financial activities on a receivable basis. The balan￿ of
income received for specific purposes but not expended during the period is shown in the relevant
funds on the Balance sheet. Where income is received in advance of entitlement of receipt, its
recognition is deferred and included in creditors as deferred income. Where entitlement occurs
before inGome is received, the income is accrued.
2.4 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit
to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and
the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs
of each activity are made up of the lotal of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs
involved in undertaking each activity- Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly
to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are
not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with
the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocaled on the basis of time spent, and depreciation
charges allocated on the portion of the asset's use.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accounting policies {continued)
2.4 Expenditure (continued)
Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on direcdy undertaking the activities which further the
Charitls objectives, as well as any associaled support costs.
All expendwture is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.
2.5 Tangible fixed assels and depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, tangible
fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment
losses. All costs incurred to bring a tangible fixed asset into its intended working condition should be
included in the measurement of cost.
Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of tsngible fixed assets less their residual value
over their estimated useful lives,
Depreciation is provided on the following basis=
Other fixed assets
over three to five years
2.6 Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount afler any trade discount offered.
PrepayTnenls are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
2.7 Liabilities and provisions
Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance sheet date as a result of a past
event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount
of the settlement can be estimated reliably.
Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the Charity anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the
amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or seNices it must provide.
Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where
the effect of the time value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those
amounts. discounted at the pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The
unwinding of the discount is recognised in the Ststement of financial activities as a finance cost.
2.8 Financial instruments
The Charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial
instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently
measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently
measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
2.9 Pensions
The Charty operates a defined contribution pension scheme and the pension charge represents the
amounts payable by the Charity to the fund in respect of the year.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accounting policies {continued)
2.10 Fund accounting
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in
furtherance of the general objectives of the Charity and vthich have nol been designated for other
purposes.
Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the Trustees for particular
purposes. The aim and use of each designated fund is set out in the notes to the financial
ststements.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with spectfic reslrictions imposed by
donors or which have been raised by the Charity for particular purposes. The costs of raising and
administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted
fund is sel out in the notes to the financial statements.
Income from charitable activities
Restricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Total
funds
2025
Community & Education
Artistic Programme
119,868
15,000
271,051
85,251
390.919
100,251
Total 2025
134,868
356,302
491,170
Restricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total
funds
2024
Community & Education
Artistic Programme
85,500
50,000
273,850
74,843
359,350
124,843
Total 2024
135,500
348,693
484, 193
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Analysis of income- Community & Education
2025
2024
Donations
Grants
Box office, fees and similar
1,293
384,951
4.675
2,183
354,383
2, 784
390,919
359,350
Analysis of income- Artistic Programme
2025
2024
Grants
15,000
19,986
65,265
50,000
23,656
51,187
Box office, fees and similar
Theatre tax relief
100.251
124,843
Grants receivable
2025
2024
Arts Council England - NPO
Trust for London - Disability Justice Fund
City Bridge Trust
Esmee Fairbum Foundation
265,083
60.000
40,000
265.083
60,000
42,400
20,000
Cockayne Grants for the Arts
Garfield Weston Foundation
Ovingdean Hall Foundation
National Lottery Community Fund
Boshier Hinton Foundation
15.000
15,000
10,000
9.368
1,400
500
Worshipful Company of Lightmongers
500
399,951
404,383
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities
Summary by fund type
Restricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Total
2025
Community & Education
Artistic Programme
65.000
98.868
228,824
68,847
293,824
167,715
163,868
297,671
461,539
Restricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total
2024
Community & Education
Artistic Programme
42,088
271,664
37,912
313,752
37,912
42,088
309,576
351,664
Analysis of expenditure by activities
Activities
undertaken
directly
2025
Support
costs
2025
Total
funds
2025
Community & EduGation
Artistic Programme
245,807
155.865
48,017
11,850
293,824
167,715
Tolal 2025
401,672
59,867
461,539
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Analysis of expenditure by activities (continued)
Activities
undertaken
direcuy
2024
Support
costs
2024
Total
fvnds
2024
Community & Education
Artistic Programme
264,332
37,912
49,420
313,752
37,912
Total 2024
302,244
49,420
351,664
Analysis of direct costs
Total
funds
2025
Total
funds
2024
Staff costs
Other direct costs
164,645
237,027
169, 132
133, 112
401.672
302,244
Analysis of support costs
Total
funds
2025
Total
fvnds
2024
Depreciation
Operating costs
Marketing and publicity
Governance costs
2,840
34,025
11,118
11,884
284
29,672
14,748
4,776
59,867
49,420
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Independent examinerfs remuneration
2025
2024
Fees payable to the Chariws independent examiner for the independent
examination of the Charitys annual accounts
Fees payable to the Chariws independent examiner in respect of:
Tax compliance services not included above
6,000
5,000
2,340
1,500
10. Staff costs
2025
2024
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Contributions to defined contribution pension schemes
153,842
3,202
7.601
156,881
5,152
7,099
164,645
169,132
The average number of persons employed by the Charity during the year was as follows:
2025
No.
2024
No.
Creative
Management and administration
No employee received remuneration amounting to more than £60,000 in either year.
The total amount of employee benefits received by Key Management Personnel was £50.231 (2024
£48,976).
The Charity considers its Key Management personnel comprise:
Truslees
Artistic Director
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
11. Trustees. remuneration and expenses
During the year. no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits (2024 - £NIL).
During the year ended 31 March 2025. expenses were reimbursed or paid directly to 2 Trustees (2024 -
to 2 Trustees) broken down as follow￿..
2025
2024
Travel - Louise Stephens
Travel - Junhui Yang
263
495
108
263
603
12. Tangible fixed assets
Other fixed
assets
Cost or valuation
At 1 April 2024
8.520
Depreciation
At 1 April 2024
Charge for the year
284
2,840
Net book value
At 31 March 2025
5,396
At 31 March 2024
8,236
13. Debtors
2025
2024
Due within one year
Trade debtors
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
300
9,754
99.187
40
5,553
8T,966
109,241
93.559
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
14. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
Trade creditors
10,121
3,003
9,264
14,575
5,646
5,610
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
22.388
25,831
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
15. Statement of funds
Statement of funds - cuThent year
Balance at
31 March
2025
Balance at 1
April 2024
Transfers
inlout
Income Expenditure
Unrestricted funds
Designated funds
Main productions
Deafinitiely HUB (BSL Course
& Directors)
Investment in operations
323.332
65,265
(54,157)
30,000
364,440
21.000
25.000
21,000
59,309
(2,8401
37,149
369,332
65,265
(56,997)
67,149
444,749
General funds
General funds
Six months close down costs
57,553
60.000
291.037
{240,674)
{48,149)
5,000
59,767
65,000
117,553
291,037
{240,674)
{43,149)
124,767
Tolal Unrestricted funds
486,885
356,302
{297,671)
24,000
569,516
Restricted funds
Main production
Youth programme
DJF HUB
85,000
10.000
8.000
15,000
59.868
60.000
{50,000}
145.8681
(68,000)
50,000
{24,000)
103.000
134.868
1163,8681
(24.000)
50,000
Total of funds
589,885
491,170
{461,539)
619,516
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
15. Statement of funds (continued)
Statement of funds - prior year
Balance at
31 March
2024
Balance at
1 Apnl 2023
Transfers
in/out
InGome Expenditure
Unrestricted funds
Designated funds
Designated Funds- all funds
Main productions
Deafinitiely HUB (BSL Course
& Directors)
Investment in operations
270,057
51,187
(37,972)
40,000
323,332
21,000
27.000
25,000
25,000
295.057
51.187
(37,912)
61.000
369.332
General funds
General funds
114,294
297.511
(271, 664)
(22,588)
117,553
Total Unrestricted funds
409.351
348.698
(309.576)
38,472
486,885
Restricted funds
Main production
Youth programme
DJF HUB
35.000
13,000
80.000
45,500
10,000
(10,000)
(30,088)
(2,000)
(20,000)
(18,412)
85.000
10,000
8,000
48,000
135,500
(42,088)
(38,412)
103,000
Total of funds
457.351
484. 198
(351.664)
589,885
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
16. Analysis of net assets between funds
Analysis of net assets between funds - current year
Restricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Total
funds
2025
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Creditors due within one year
5.396
586,508
122,388)
5,396
636,508
(22,388)
50,000
Total
50,000
569,516
619,516
Analysis of net assets between funds - prior year
Restricted Unrestricted
funds
runds
2024
2024
Total
funds
2024
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Creditors due within one year
8,236
504,480
(25,831)
8,236
607,480
(25,837)
103,000
Total
103,000
486,885
589,885
17. Nature and purpose of funds
Restricted funds carried forward are £50.000 (2024 - £103.000). This represents £15.000 from Garfield
Weston, £20,000 from Esmee Fairbum Foundation and £15,000 from The Cockayne Foundation all which
are for future main productions.
Funds of £444,749 (2024 £369,332) have been designated by the Trustees making the totsl as at 31
March 2025:
£364,440 towards future main produclions
£21,000 towards adult training programme
£59,309 towards operations including HR issueslwork.
In addition to the Arts Council England NPO core funding our projects were funded by: City Bridge Trust,
Disability Justi￿ Fund. Ovingdean Hall Foundation, The Cockayne Foundation, National Lottery
Community Fund and the Worshipful Company of Lightmongers.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
18. Pension commitments
The Charity contributes to a defined contribulion pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held
separately from those of the Charity in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge
represents contributions payable by the Charity to the fund and amounted to £7,601 (2024 - £7,099).
19. Related party transactions
Fiona Garfield the sister of Artistic Director Paula Garfield was paid £1,325 directly in the year as
consultancy associate for providing BSL translation and filminglvideo quality checks.
Tom Mulliner the husband of General Manager Sophie Flack was paid £1,448 directly in the year as
Lighting Designer and to reimburse expenses for lighting equipment for the Youth produclion.
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