Company registration number. 05516471
Charity registration number 1112701
CHAIN
RÈACTION
'"N" Igniting Changefor30years
CHAIN REACTION THEATRE COMPANY
TRUSTEES, REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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Chain Reaction Theatre Company
Contents
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Reference and Administrative Details
Trustees, Report
Independent Examiner's Report
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Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account)
Comparative Statement of Financial Activities lincluding Income and Expenditure Account)
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Balance Sheet
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Notes to the Financial Statements
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Chain Reartion Theatre Company
Reference and Administrative Details
ForThe Year Ended 31 March 2025
Trustees
Mr S Eves
Ms N Jeng (appointed 15107/20241
Mr S Kenwrlght
Ms E Knight (appointed 15/0712024)
Mrs N Leach
Miss L Stewart
Miss S Watson
Company Secretary
Charity Numb•r
Company Number
Registered Office
Mr5 S Smit
1112701
05516471
Mlllers House
Three Mill Lane
London
E3 3DU
Business
Millers House
Three Mill Lane
London
E3 3DU
Independent Examiner
Daniel Payne FCCA
Beresfords
Chartered Certlfled Accountants
1-2 Rhodium Point
Spindle Close
Hawkinge, Folkestone
Kent
CT18 7TQ
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Chaln Reaction Theatre Company
Company No. 05516471
Trustees, Report For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
The trustees present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Objertives and Activities
Aims and Objectives
Chain Reaction is an award-winning London-based charity that has been using theatre and medla to Ignlte personal and social
change for an incredible 30 years.
That's three decades of empowering young people, challenging perceptions and creatlng real Impact In communities across
London and the UK.
Chain Reaction work in partnership with schools. local councils and corporate organisations to produce high-quality. emotionally
engaging projects which transform how people relate to themselve5, their community and wider 50ciety.
Operating acr055 both the public and private sectors, we ensure ourwork with vulnerable young people Is atthe heartof everything
do. We identify and address the most acute health and social issues they face today. Through the power of creativity, we engage,
educate and empowerthem to reach their full potential in lrfe.
Whether we're delivering professional theatre performances or running youth theatre5. creative media workshops, social action
groups or interactlve trainlng programmes, our work increases people's skills, knowledge, resilience, self-esteem and confidence.
We actively fundraise to ensure our transformational community projects are completely free of charge, making them fully
accessible to those who need them most and ensuring our impact is as far reaching as possible. Over the last 30 years we're proud
to say that our work has reached over 420,000 people.
We design and dellver engaging and creative workshop programmes exploring key health and social issues.
We work with professional actors, writers and directors to create original theatre for young people and adults.
We develop bespoke programmes for corporate audiences to ignite organisational change.
We've spent 30 years educating, inspiring and increasing the confidence of severely disadvantaged young people aged 5 to 19.
Working in areas of èxtreme deprivation, we enable young people to develop essentlal Ilfe skills, motivation, aspirations and access
to high-quality arts and cultural opportunities (often for the firsttimel.
Our creative programmes for young people take place in Schools, communlty venues. theatres and special education units (for
young people who have been excluded from school).
Ensuring our community programmes are free to users enables us to alleviate the barriers which many young peopleface growing
up in ourcommunitie5.weartivelypromote accessand inclusion to thearts byeliminating physical, cultural,social,and/orfinanclal
barriers that can exclude participation.
We hope you enjoy reading about our achievements.
Our constltutional obje¢tives:
Chain Reaction's objectives are to advance the education of young people and adults by.
Devising, performing and producing original theatre wotk promoting awareness of health and social issues.
Working with young people as performers and writers.
Working with young people and adults through performance. workshops and media.
Significant Activities:
Using i55ue-based drama and media projects to explore real-life issues that young people face.
Producing and tourlng high-quality, accessible theatre and workshop5 that provoke discussion and critical thinking.
Ensuring that our work is accessible and relevant to our audience5 SO that 5choo15, theatre5 and community venues
continue to collaborate wlth us year after year.
Working in collaboration with other organisations, including those in education, health, youth services and the arts.
Guaranteeing that young people leave our projects feeling more confident, empowered and optlmlstic, with increased
self-esteem. self-awareness and aspirations for the future.
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Tru5tees' Report (continued)
For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
Slgnlflcant Artlvltles- ¢ontlnued
Marketing our work to reach the young people and organisations who will benefit most. using our website, social media
and insplring promotional materials.
Monitoring and evolving ourfundraising strategytoensure wesustain current projectsand developnewonesthataddress
emerging Issues affecting young people.
Measuring and evaluating the impact of our work through participant feedbacL partner input and outcomes data, to
ensure we remain effective and responsive.
Creating opportunities for youth leadership and co<reation, enabllng young people to shape the content and dlrection
of our projects.
Public Benefrt
Chain Reaction is one of the leading providers of free, positive arts-based activities across our target boroughs. We are widely
recognised forourabilityto engage and sustain partlclpatlon of some of the most hard-to-reach young people.
Young people are referred to our projects through strong partnerships with schools. youth and social seNices, as well as through
our proactive outreach work
We primarily operate in areas of high deprivation across London and EsseK with our key target areas ranking within the top 20%
most deprived boroughs nationally. Research consistently shows that young people from deprived backgrounds face greater risks
of substance misuse, anti-social behaviour. poor diet and teenage parenthood.
Many of the young people we work with come from challenging backgrounds and are at rlsk of developlng antl-soclal or criminal
behaviours. Someview becoming a young parentor relying on benefits as moreattainable life choicesthan completing education.
Without inteNention, these attitudes can lead to a cycle of low confidence, poor emotional wellbeing and disengagement from
education or employment- often reinforced by a lack of positive role models.
Our programmes provide vital opportunities for positive engagement, skill development and personal growth, helping young
people to rebuild confidence and aspiration. We work with those who:
Attend Special Education Units and require support to reintegrate back into mainstream education.
Are in the care system and need additional guidance, support and stability.
Experience challenges with communication or social interartlon.
Have ADHD and/or Autism and struggle in traditional classroom environments.
Are at risk of disengaging from school and need targeted interventions to raise aspirations.
Are already NEET (Not in Education. EmploymenL or Tralnlng) and need tailored mentoring and support to r+enter
education, training. or work.
Educational Perfomiance5 and Workshop Programmes
Chain Reaction's educational performance5 and workshop programmes offer an engaging, creative way for young people to
develop new skills, explore relevant social issues and gain valuable knowledge aboutthe world around them.
Our work benefits young people and their communities by.
Educatlng young people on key health and social issues.
Promoting community safety and cohesion.
Providing access to interactive arts and cultural activitie5,
Offering extenslve. up-to-date information and learning opportunities.
Raising confidence, self*steem and knowledge to help young people make informed life choices.
Instilling a lasting Sense of community spirit and social responsibility.
Young people who take part In our out<Jf-school workshops are engaging in positive, structured activities that keep them safe,
active and off the Streets. These creative sessions Use drama and the arts to explore real-life challenges and empower participants
to make better decisions - focusing on positive behaviours and active citizenship rather than anti-social activity. Our targeted
workshops, dellvered In partnershlp wlth Youth Offendlng Teams, Special Education Units, Youth Inclusion Support Panels and
Reintegration Units. ensure we reach the most vulnerable young people and address issues that can trulychange the trajectoryof
their lives.
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Trustees, Report (continued)
ForThe Year Ended 31 March 2025
Public Benefrt- Continued
The impact of our work extend5 beyond individual participants. The families, peer5 and wider communities of the young people
we support all benefitfrom the positive changes in attitudes and behavioufs that our programmes inspire. Stronger, safer and more
cohesive communities ultimately benefit society as a whole- both now and In the future.
The trustees confirm that they have complied with the requirements of Section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to
the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit.
Achievements and Perforniance
Engagement figures: This year Chain Reaction reached 807 young people aged 5-19 with intensive workshop programmes.
Workshop programmes: We delivered an extensive programme of workshop project5 in partnership with a range of youth and
community organisations, schools and funding bodie5 to deliver key 5pecialised targeted projects in and out of school hours. These
projects build knowledge on health and social issues, increase asplrations and employabllityskills. nurture selfesteem, encourage
individualityand improve young people's Social 5ki11s. In 2024-2025, we delivered thefollowing workshop programmes:
Chain Reaction Youth Theatre
2. Girls Supporf Girls - London Borough of Newham
3. Girls Support Girls- London Borough of Tower Hamlets
4. Gir15 Support Gir15- Comic Relief
S. A￿ UP
6. Gol Drama
7. khool based bespoke workshop programme
Ke
ects 2024-2025
CHAIN REAcfioN YOUTH THEATRE
London Boroughs of Newham & Tower Hamlets
Dates: April 2024 - March 2025
Funding: BBC Children in Need, E55ex Youth Trust
Total partlclpants: 47
CH.AIII
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YtsuTH
THEATRE
Choin Reoction Youth Theotre (CRYT), our free weekly, issue-based youth theatre provides a transformative space for young people
in need of extra support. providing them with a positive outlet to build new skills and thrive. Through the power of drama, we
tackle real-life issues that deeply impact young people and use theatre to boost aspirations, self<onfidence and employabilityskills.
At CR YT, we're dedicated to empowering some of the m05t vulnerable young people acr055 the disadvantaged boroughs of
Newham and Tower Hamlets.
This year, we worked with 47 young people aged 11-18, delivering 31 dynamic sessions from our creative hub at Miller5 House.
Participants have had the unique opportunity to collaborate with our talented team of professional actors, writers and directors.
gaining invaluable Insights and skllls wlthln the creatlve Industry.
One of our biggest successes this year was the development of an original play. written entirely based on our participants, ideas.
Together, we created a scrlpted show. 7he GreyArea. which was performed at the ELAM Theatre in July 2024. as well as a showcase
of their own material titled Findin9 Your Voice. performed in November 2024. The characters, topics, themes and issues explored in
both performances were created by our participants, ensuring the work was authentic meaningful and reflective of their voices
and experiences.
This year we enabled ouryoung people to access cultural opportunities by50urcing free tickets to see some of the incredible theatre
that London has to offer them. We took them to see For Black Boys... at the Garrick Theatre - an amazing and transformative
experience. They thoroughly enjoyed being out with their friends, exploring central London and were creatlvely Inspired by the
show. In particular, the dynamic physical theatre elements had a significant influence on similar sections in their own performance
work.
We a150 took them to See Animal Form at the Theatre Royal Stratford East and A Knock on the Roof at the Royal Court. These
experience5 have proven to be incredibly beneficial. Providing access to theatre for those who might not otherwise afford it ensures
that all young people can experlencethe magic of live performance and be both motivated and inspired by it.
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Tru5tees' Report Icontinued)
ForThe Year Ended 31 March 2025
Maln Achlevements- contlnued
Outcomes:
100% of participants enjoyed CR￿.
loo￿ leamt new employability skills.
10096 feltsupported and listened to.
97% feel more confldent.
I 00% have a greater interest in performance and the arts after attending CR￿.
"My 50n ha5 gainedmore confidence andi5 willing to try new thing5, made lot5 of new friend5 andenjoy5 everypartof Chain Reaction. ITt
reallymake5 hi5 week bettera5 he reallylove5 ciiming. Pleose keep up the good work and thanks for everythingyou have done notjust
for myson but for everyone..
CRYT Partlclpanys mum
? havegained a lot ofconfidence, I haveleamthow to get overstage fright. l am proudofputting myselfon the spot and doing things I
wouldn'tnormallydo. ... CRYfis an omazlng group. has honestly changedmy lifeand control of myemotions andhas made me feel
more happines&"
CRYT Partlclpan¢ aged 14
GIRLS SUPPORT SIRLS
GIRLS SUPPORT GIRLS- THE PROJECT
cptITI¥£ IVIIX 5KOPS TI ENPtsWEI E INSPIIE
Girls Support Gir15 (GSG) is a transformative, drama-based workshop programme designed to empower vulnerable young women
aged 13-16. At its core, GSG builds confidence, self￿SteeM and knowledge - enabling participants to take control of their future5
and unlock their full potential.
Highly adaptable and consistently in demand, the GSG format has been successfully tailored to address a wide range of issue5
affecting young women today, including mental health, healthy relationships, harassmenL bullying and radicalisation. Whatever
thefocus,the programme remainsgrounded in itscore values-creatinga safe, inclusivespacewhereyoung womenfeel supported,
inspired and empowered to make safe, infomied choices.
Led by our team of experienced female facilitators, GSG is delivered as a dynamic, three-part workshop- typically completed In one
day. Through powerful drama activities, open discussion and creative exploration, participants develop essential life and
employability skills such as communication, teamwork, self-awareness, confidence, critical thinking and resilience.
Through meaningful engagement, GSG helps participant5 explore real-life challenge5 and opportunities, encouraging them to
reflect, express and grow. The programme nurtures a strong sense of self-worth and inspires young women to aspire toward
positive, successful futures.
GIRLS SUPPORT GIRLS- pREvE￿r
London Boroughs of Tower Hamlets & Newham
Dates: April 2024- March 2025
Fundlng: London Boroughs ofTower Hamlets. Newham and The Home Office
Total partldpants: 269
For the past five years, Chain Reaction has partnered with local Prevent Teams to deliver Girls Support Glrls (GSG) - a preventative
programme designed to educate vulnerable young women (aged 13-161 about the risks of grooming, radicalisation and
exploitation.
With Home Office funding, we delivered the GSG programme acr055 115econdary schools in Newham and Tower Hamlets, as well
as a 4-day intensive holiday programme in Tower Hamlets- reaching a total of 269 young women.
Whilst also covering the main GSG attribute5, thi5 interactive programme explores vulnerabilities. riskfactors and the consequences
of radicalisation, grooming and exploitation. It equips participants with the knowledge, tools and confidence to keep themselves
safe by explorlng:
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Chain Reartion Theatre Company
Trustees. Report (continued)
ForTheYear Ended 31 March 2025
Maln Achlevements- contlnued
Poslt5ve Relatlonshlps: Identifying manipulation and coercion.
Understandlng Brftlsh Values: Fostering a strong sense of citizenship.
Internet Safety. Understanding online grooming and digital risks.
Mental Heahh Aw•reness: Building resilience.
Exploring Future Goals: Plannlng for a posltive future.
By tackling these crucial topics headwon. GSG inspires young people to stay safe, make informed choices and thrive both now and
in the future.
Outcomes:
97% of participants enjoyed the programme.
93g6 now have a clearer understanding of the risks of radicalisation & exploitation.
95% now think more about thelrfijture goals,
95% have a greater understsnding of mental health.
95% now recognise what a negative relationship looks like.
"Iliked all the activities, especially the fun active one5 whereyou fee15UPPOrted with nojudgement andore comfortable to mix with
differentpeople. The biggestrisk5 of radicalisation ond exploitation are thatyou can bereallyvulnerable ond be taken advantage of..
As someone with verylowself-esteem thar ieven findif hard ro leave the house. Iys been great to be able to come here andjust enjoy
myself...
PartlclpanL aged 15, GSG Communlty Partldpant
"Fun, informative sessions. Focilitators were both amazing. Girls Support Girls has raised their05pirations, builtconfidence/5elf-e5teem
and glven them a better understanding ofmental health. students engaged really well. They toldme they had a good time and thanked
me forchoosing them toparticipatel"
Hodo Mohamed, Careerfs and Trnnsltlon Officer, Bow School
GIRLS SUPPORT GIRLS- HEALTH
London Borough of Newham
Dates: April/May 2024
Fundlng: Comic Relief Community Fund
Total participants: 128
With funding from the Comic Relief Community Fund we prepared, planned, and delivered Girls Support Gir15 to six secondary
schools across Newham. Each school received 5 hours of interactive workshops and weengaged a total of128 young women aged
13-16.
In addition to building confidence, boosting selfesteem and developing key social skllls. this bespoke programme provldes a safe
and engaging spacefor participants to explore a range of vital topics including:
Mental health Iwith a focus on anxiety) sleep and nutrition.
Positlve body image and self-perception.
Respectful relationships.
Recognising and responding to sexual harassment.
Where to go access further advice and sUPPOrt.
The programme encouraged open dialogue, peer sUPPOrt and personal reflection - empowering young women with knowledge
and confidence to navigate challenge5 $0 theycan reach their potential.
Outcomes:
I 00% of participants enjoyed the programme.
9696 have a greater understanding of mental health issues.
96% are able to identifysexual harassment and how to deal with it.
93g6 have a greater ability to recognise negative relationships.
8296 are more confident.
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Chain Reaction Theatre Company
Truste•s' Report Icontinu•d)
ForThe Year Ended 31 March 2025
Maln Achievements- continued
.1 learnt I can help protectmyself from negative relationships andsexual hara55ment by asking forhelp and recogni5ing red flogs in a
relationship. I thought today s workshop was entertaining andinclusive. Theymade sure no one wa5 leftoutandthey validatedour
feelings while also being able to make the workshop fun."
Pupil, aged 13, Lister Community School
"I thought todarf5 workshop wo5 amazing... Nat andcici reallyhelpedme get more confidenf and get a better understanding of
mental health/bodypositiVity. I feltlike everyone understoodeach other... I can helpprotect myselffrom negative relationships and
sexualharassmentby walking away and talking with staff."
Pupil, aged 14, Harris Academy Chobham
Acr up
London Borough of Newham
Dates: April 2024- March 2025
. ACT=
Total participants: 130
In 2024. Chain Reaction was commissioned to deliver ACT UP, an innovative, drama-based programme developed in partnership
with the London Borough of Newham. As part of the Department for Education's SAFE (Support, Attain, Fulfil, Exceedl initiative,
ACTUP uses participatory drama to explore key issues around safety, youth violence, future goals and emotional wellbeing.
Using dynamic and creative theatre practices, ACTUP engages young people aged 13-16 in a powerful journey of personal growth
- supporting them to engage with education, build key social and emotional skills and gain clarity on theirfuture aspirations.
By mentoring and inspiring participants through drama, ACTUP supports them to Attend school regularly, so they can Fulfil their
potential and feel empowered to Exceed their own expectations.
This exciting new l l-week project represents a bold and creative approach in using the arts to empower students with the tools
they need to navigate challenges, build confidence and resilience so they can thrive both in and out of the classroom. This year we
delivered the programme six times, working with 130 young people across six Newham schools.
Outcomes:
10096 have a greater understanding of the consequences of youth violence.
900h have thought more abouttheirfuture goals.
100% learnt new communlcation and social skills.
94% feel better about themselves.
IO0% of participants enjoyed the programme.
e workshop has boosfedstudents'confidence, self-esteem andcommunlcatlon skllls, encouroglng greaterself-expresslon and
teomwork. These improvements willpositively impact both their academic andpersonallives. The students respondedenthusiastically
to ACTUP, Showing high levels of engagement and creotivity throughout the sessions. They embraced the interactive elements, and
many expressedenjoymenrln rhe collaboratlve andperfom?ance aspecrs of rhe workshop. We have seen notlceoble improvements In
engagementand attendonce foro number ofchildren..
JIM Klngp AssSstant Prlnc5pal, Langdon Academy
.1 enjoyed working os a team andputting everyone 5 ideas together to make a masterpiece. Ilearnt communication skills and this made
me feel betteraboutmy confidence. The biggest risks ofyouth crime are going tojoil andcriminalrecords preventingyou from a good
future. Iporticulorlyenjoyed being with myfriends and makingsma115cenarios/acting.°
Pupll. aged 13. Sarah Bonnell Sthool
"Iloved it. And I'm going to miss themf . lenjoyed the teachings, the way[Cici andEllenJ havepotience with everyone. Theyin general
justaresoprofessional. I learntno matter whar always be confidentond not to let anyone decldeyourpoth andhowyou att. The
biggestrisks ofyouth crime are getting killed and105ing importontpeople as time can'tbe taken back. Ipersonally think theylCRJ are
amazing, and they know how to treatpeople with so much respert..
ParticipanL Langdon Academy
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Trustees, Report Icontinued)
ForThe Year Ended 31 March 2025
GOI DRAMA
London Boroughs of Newham, Tower Hamlets and Barking & Dagenham
Funding: Go! London
rnie Mayorof London. London Marathon Foundation and Sport England)
Area: London Boroughs of Newhatn,Tower Hamlets and Barking and Dagenham
Total Participants: 18 young people
aa! PRAMA
The Go! London grant enabled us to deliver a free. high-impact 3-day creative holiday programme- GolDrama for young people
aged 17-18 across Newham and Tower Hamlets. Designed to improve wellbeing, the programme raises awareness of regular
physical activity and healthy eating whilst also building essential employability skills through engaging, creative activities.
18 young people attended the free half-term programme, staying active through physical drama exercises. games and daily canal
walks. Fun, engaging activities like trampolining and high-energy sessions with physical theatre practitioner Mattwells encouraged
creative movement. The programme allowed participants see exercise not as a chore, but as an enjoyable way to boost wellbeing.
We facilitated fun. drama-based activitie5 exploring exercise. nutrition and the ri5k5 of junk food. Participants created fun scenes
with "Exercise Man. using key facts to highlight the benefits of staying active and designed livelyadverts promoting healthy eating.
Each day, we provided nutritious home-cooked lunches. creating space to eat, socialise and reflect together.
The project delivered strong outcomes and proved an effective referral route to Chain Reaction Youth Theatre. Young people who
enjoyed GolDrama and built friendships now regularly attend our weekly issue-based drama sessions.
The Gol London grant also supported capacity-building through a three4ay accredited Level 3 Mentoring Training cornpleted by
our staff in January. This significantly improved our ability to offer tailored, meaningful sUPPOrt by providing practical tools and
deepening our understanding of effective mentoring practices.
Outcomes:
I 001% of participants enjoyed the programme.
I Oookn learnt the importance of physical well-being.
IOOWO learnt aboutthe importance of regular exercise.
ioog6 learnt newthings about healthy eating and nutrition.
100% learnt key employability skills.
°Iloved it. it was o fun amazingexperience. would love to do it agaln. l enjoyed the experience of working wlth dlfferenrpeople and
leaming new fun skills. I can improvemyphysical well-being by exercising more forexample running, swimming orony other fun sport. I
learnt thatsugar can be Gs addictive as cocaine. The employabilityskills I hove learnt are articulation and teamwork..
Particlpant. aged 12
"l enjoyed meeting newpeople and learning employability5ki115 that will take me fvrther in life. I can improve myphysical well-being by
staying octive and exercising for 30 minutes o day, 5 days a week. I leamt thatbeing reliable, re5pon5ible and using myinitiatNe are all
crucialin a workplL7ce. I'm so grateful foreverything I hovelearnt. Thankyou all."
Participant, aged 15
Financial Review
Financlal Position
The results of the charityforthe year are shown in the annual financial statements.
The Charity had a total income of £244,555 and a direct charitable expenditure of £222,777.Totsl fund balances carried forward
were £136,8(X).
Reserves Policy
Given the nature of Chain Reaction's worl the level of free reserves should ensure we have sufficient working capital to cover costs
i.e. staff redundancie5 and closure costs at any one time and allow the charity to cope and respond to unforeseen emergencles
whilst specific action plans are implemented. The Charity aims to hold 3 months, running costs asfree reserves at any one time.
Amount of reserves held
The unrestricted fund5 include a General Reserve carried forward of £103,028 and restricted funds of £33,772. The Board of
DirectorsThrustees consider this level of general reserves as sufficient but will still use strategies to ensure this level of reserves
remalns strong In the nextfinancial year.
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Trust•es' Report (continued)
ForThe Year Ended 31 March 2025
Strurture. Governance and Management
Govern5ng Document
Chain Reaction is registered as a charity and company and governed by Its Memorandum and Articles of Association and acts
entirely as a non-profit making organisation.
Chain Reaction is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee.
Trustee Selection Methods
In accordance with the governing document. elections for the Directors take place every year at the Annual General Meeting: if
eligible outgoing Directors may offer themselves for r+election. Appointment is on the basis of nominations received from Board
Members concerning eligibility. personal competence, specialist 5ki115 and local availability.
Directors and Trustees areformally recruited and inducted through training days and through informal and formal meetings with
established or outgoing Directors. Each 15 provided with an induction pack and other relevant materials to familiarise themselves
with the Charity's operation5.
Statement of Trustees. Responslbllltles
The trustees (who are also the directors of Chain Reaction Theatre Company for the purposes of company lawl are responslble for
preparing the Trustees, Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting
Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practicel.
Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial Statements for each financial year. Under company law the trustees must
not approve thefinancial statement unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fairview of the state of affairs of the charitable
company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expendlture, of the charitable
companyforthat period. In preparing thefinancial statements the trustee5 are required to:
selecr sultable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP;
make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent; and
prepare the financlal statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will
continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at anytime the
financial position of the charitable companyand to enablethem to ensurethattheaccounts comply with the Companies Act2006.
Theyare a150 re5pon5iblefor safeguarding the assetsofthe companyand hencefortaking reasonable stepsforthe prevention and
detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The trustees are responsible forthe maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the charitable
compan￿5 website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and di55emination of financial statements may
differ from legislatlon In otherjurisdictions.
Small Company Rules
This report has been prepared In accordance wlth the special provisions relating to companies subject to the small companies
regime within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees, report
s approved by the board of trustees and signed on its behalf by.
Mrs N Leach
Trustee
Date
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Independent Examlner's Reportto theTrustees of Chain Reaction Theatre Company
ForTheYear Ended 31 March 2025
I reportto the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Companyfor the year ended 31 March 2025.
Responsibilltles and Basls of Report
As the charity trustees of the Company {and also its directors for the purposes of company lawl, you are responsible for the
preparatlon of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ("the 2006 Act,?.
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are
eligible for Independent examlnatlon, I report in respect of myexamination of yourcharity's accounts as carried out under section
145 of the Charities Act 2011 I'the 2011 Act,). In carying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity
Commission under section 145151 Ibl of the 2011 Act.
Independent Examiner'5 Statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to myattention in connection with the examination giving
me cause to believe..
accounting record5 were not kept in Tespect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act,. or
the accounts do not accord with those records", or
3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act otherthan any
requirement that the account5 give a 'tTue and fairview, which is not a matter considered as part of an independent
examination; or
the accounts have not been prepared Sn accordance wlth the methods and princlples of the Statement of Recommended
Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the
Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should bedrawn
in this report in order to enable a proper Lbnder5tanding of the accounts to be reached.
Daniel Payne F
Date
BeresFords
Chartered Certified Accountants
1-2 Rhodium Point
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Statement of Financial ActivSties (including Income and Expenditure Account)
For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
2025
2024
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
Total funds Total funds
Notes
INCOMEAND ENDOWMENTS FROM:
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities:
Chain Reaction Theatre Company
Investments
27.000
199,507
226.507
161.581
5,325
5.325
10.514
786
742
Other
11,937
11,937
9,791
45,048
199,507
244,555
182.628
EXPENDITURE ON..
Charitable activities..
Chain Reaction Theatre Company
19,2931
1213,4841
(222,7771
1180,406)
NET INCOME
35,753
113,975)
21,778
2,222
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
35,753
113,9751
21.778
2,222
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS:
Total fiJnds brought forward
67,275
47,747
115,022
112,800
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
18
103,028
33,772
136,800
115.022
The notes on pages 14 to 20 form part of these financial statements.
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Chain Reaction Theatre Company
Comparative Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account)
ForThe Year Ended 31 March 2025
2024
Unrestricted Restrlcted
funds
funds
Total fund5
Notes
INCOMEAND ENDOWMENTS FROM:
Donatlons and legacles
Charitable activities:
Chaln Reaction Theatre Company
Investments
27,520
134,061
161,581
10514
742
10,514
742
Other
9,791
9,791
48,567
134,061
182,628
EXPENDITURE ON:
Charitable activities,.
Chain Reaction Theatre Company
(69,9791
(110,427)
(180,406)
INCOME
121,4121
23,634
2,222
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
121.4121
23,634
2,222
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS:
Total funds brou9ht forward
88,687
24,113
112,800
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
18
67,275
47,747
115.022
The notes on pages 14 to 20 form part of these financial statements.
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Chaln Reactlon Theatre Company
Balance Sheet
As At 31 March 2025
2025
2024
Unrestricted Restrlrted
funds
funds
Total funds Total funds
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible Assets
13
883
883
1.143
883
883
1,143
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtor5
Cash at bank and in hand
14
871
12,668
21,103
13.539
130,323
665
109.220
117.505
110,091
33,771
143,862
118,170
Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Wlthln One Year
15
17,946)
17,945)
(4,291)
NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES)
102.145
33,772
135.917
113,879
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
103.028
33,772
136.800
115,022
NET ASSETS
103,028
33,772
136,800
115,022
FUNDS OF THE CHARITY
Restricted Funds
33,772
103,028
47,747
67,275
Unrestricted Funds
TOTAL FUNDS
18
136,800
115,022
For the year ending 31 March 2025 the charitable company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the
Companles Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The members have not required the charitable company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companie5 Act
2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting
records and the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies
regime.
On behalf of the board
Mrs N Leach
Trustee
Date
The note5 on pages 14 to 20 form part of these financial statements.
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Chaln Reactlon Theatre Company
Notes to the Flnanclal Statements
For Theyear Ended 31 March 2025
1. General Information
Chain Reaction Theatre Company is a company limited by guarantee, incorporated in England & Wales, registered number
05516471 and reglstered charlty number l 112701.The registered office is Millers House, Three Mill Lane. London. E3 3DU.
2. A£count5ng Polldes
2.1. Basls of Preparatlon of Flnanclal Statements
The flnanclal statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS 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 IFRS 102) (effective l January 2019). Financial
Reporting Standard 102"The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UKand Republic of Ireland" and theCompanie5
Art 2006.
The charltable company is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
2.2. Golng Concern Di5c105ure
The trustees have not identifled any materlal uncertalntles related to events or conditions that may cast signlflcant doubt
about the charitable company's abilityto continue as a going concem.
2.3. Incomlng Resources
All income is recognised once the charity has entitlement to the income, it 15 probable that the income will be received and
the amount of the income receivable can be measured reliably.
Donations and Legacles
Donations are recognlsed when the charlty has been notified In writing of both the amount and settlement date. In the
event that a donation is subject to conditions that require a level of performance by the charity before the charity is entitled
to the funds, the income is deferred and not recognised until either those conditions are fully meL or the fulfilment of those
condltions Is wholly within the control of the charity and it is probable that these conditions will be fulfilled in the reporting
period.
Grants Recelvable
Grants are recognised when the charity has an entitlement to thefund5 and any condition5 linked to the grant5 have been
met. Where performance conditions are attached to the grant and are yetto be met. the income is recognised as a liability
and included on the balance sheet as deferred income to be released.
2.4. Resources Expended
All expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to that expendlture. It Is probable settlement
Is required and the amount can be measured reliably. All costs are allocated to the applicable expenditure heading that
aggregate Similar cost5 to that category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been
allocated on a basis consistent with the use of resources, with central staff costs allocated on the basls of tlme spenL and
depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset'5 use. Other support costs are allocated based on the spread of
Staff costs.
Charltable Activltles
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.
2.5. Tanglble Flxed Assets and Deprec5atlon
Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost les5 accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment 1055es.
Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the c05t of the fixed assets, le5$ their estimated residual value, over
their expected useful lives on the following bases:
Computer Equlpment
5 years straight line
2.6. Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand and deposit5 held at call with banks, other
short-term highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and are readily
convertible to a known amount of cash with insignificant risk of change in value, and bank overdrafts.
2.7. Taxatlon
The charity is exempt from tax as all ils income is charitsble and applied for charitable purposes.
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Chain Reaction Theatre Company
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
2￿. Penslons
The charitable company operates a defined pension contribution scheme. Contributions are charged to the Statement of
Financial Activities as they become payable in accordance with the rules of the scheme.
2.9. Govemment Grnnt
Government grants are recognised in the statement of financial activities in an appropriate manner that matches them with
the expenditure toward5 which they are intended to contribute.
Grants for immediate financial support or to cover costs already incurred are recognised immediately in the statement of
financial activities. Grants towards general activities of the entity over a specific period are recognised in the statement of
financial activities over that period.
Grants towards fixed assets are recognised over the expected useful lives of the related assets and are treated as deferred
income and released to the Statement of financial activitie5 over the useful life of the asset concemed.
All grants in the statement of financial activities are recognised when all conditions for receipt have been complied with.
3. Income from Donations and Legacies
2025
Unrestrirted Restrirted
funds
funds
Total
funds
Donations and gifts
Grants
27,000
199,507
226507
27,000
199507
226,507
2024
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
nds
Total
funds
Donations and gifts
Grants
20
20
27,500
134,061
161,561
27,520
134,061
161,581
4. Investment Income
2025
2024
UnrestrScted Unrestricted
funds
funds
Bank interest receivable
786
742
5. Other Income
2025
2024
Unre5tri(ted funds Unrestricted funds
Theatre tax relief refunds
11,937
9,791
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Chain Reartion Theatye Company
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
ForThe Year Ended 31 March 2025
Govemment Grants
Government grants recognised in the accounts were a5 follows:
2025
2024
London Borough of Tower Hamlets
London Borough of Barking and Dagenham
London Borough of Newham
London Borough of Hackney
38,004
38.863
16,835
20.000
9A61
112,481
150,485
85,159
7. Net IncomellExpendlturel
The net income Is stated after charging/(crediting)'.
2025
2024
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets - owned
260
118
. Analysis of Expenditure
2025
Actlvltles
undertaken
dlrectly
Support
costs
(see note 9)
Totsl
Chain Reaction Theatre Company
94,073
128,704
222,777
2024
Activitie5
undertaken
dlrectly
Support
costs
(see note 91
Total
Chain Reaction Theatre Company
56,176
124,230
180,406
9. Support Costs
2025
CRTC
Employee costs
Premises expenses
General administration
97,229
10,801
18,902
260
Depreciation
Governance cost5
1512
128,704
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Chain Reaction Theatre Company
Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued)
ForTheYear Ended 31 March 2025
2024
CRTC
Employ& costs
Premises expenses
General administration
Depreciation
Governance costs
98A06
10.518
13,748
118
1.440
124,230
10. Independent Examiner's Remuneration
2025
2024
Independent examination of the financial statements
1,512
11.Stsff Costs
Staff costs were as follows:
2025
2024
Wages and salaries
social secuTity C05t5
Other pension costs
101.311
5,176
4,967
81,536
8,717
5,155
111,454
95,408
No employees received employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) for the reporting period of more than £60,000.
12. Average Number of Employees
Average number of employees during the year wa5: 412024: 3)
13. Tanglble Assets
Computer
Equipment
Cost
As at l Aprll 2024
1,298
As at 31 March 2025
1,298
Depreclatlon
As at l April 2024
Provlded during the period
155
260
As at 31 March 2025
415
Net Book Value
As at 31 March 2025
As at l April 2024
883
1,143
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Chain Reaction Theatre Company
Notss to the Financial Statements (continued)
ForThe Year Ended 31 March 2025
14. Debtors
2025
2024
Due wlthln one year
Trade debtors
Other debtors
12,668
871
665
13,539
665
15. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year
2025
2024
Other loans
Taxation and social security
Accruals and deferred income
150
2.652
5,293
2.263
1,878
7,945
4,291
16. Deferred Income
Deferred income movements in the year were a5 follows:
2025
2024
Balance at the start of the period
Income deferred in the current period
3,044
Balance at the end of the period
3,044
17. Penslon Commitments
The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from
those of the charitable company in an independentlyadministered fund.
During the year the char9e to the statement of financial activities in respect of defined contribution schemes was £4.96712024:
£5,155).
Atthe balance sheet date contributions of £NIL were due to thefund and are included in creditor
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Chain Reactlon Theatre Company
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
ForThe Year Ended 31 March 2025
18. Movement In Funds
As at 1 April
2024
Asat31
Expenditure March 2025
Income
Unrestricted funds
General:
General unrestricted fund
Restricted funds
BBC Children in Need
67.275
45,048
(9,2951
103.028
7,502
9.626
12,000
i 0,000
8,619
23,946
125,461)
19,626)
112,000)
1122,481)
19,5781
125,336)
5,987
Awards 4 All
London Borough of Barking and Dagenham
London Borough of Newham
Groundwork UK
London Borough of Tower Hamlet5
D'oyly Carte Charitable Trust
Go London
112,481
959
38,004
5,993
18,124
12,668
5.993
9,124
19,000)
Total re5trirted funds
47.747
199,507
1213,482)
33,772
Total funds
115,022
244,555
1222,777)
136,800
As at 1 Aprll
2023
Asat31
Expend5ture March 2024
Income
Unrestricted fvnds
General-
General unrestricted fund
Restrirted fvnds
The Essex Youth Trust
88,687
48.567
169,979)
67,275
4,500
4,995
4,992
9,626
14,500)
(4,995)
(9.984)
(9.626)
(1)
(328)
(4,8351
(i 0,000)
The Red Hill Trust
L & Q Place Makers
National Lotterycommunity Fund
BBC Children in Need
Awards 4 All
4,992
7,503
9.954
16,835
20.000
8,619
38,863
3,500
9,991
343
7.502
9.626
12.000
10.000
8,619
London Borough of Barking and Dagenham
London Borough of Newham
Groundwork UK
London Borough of Tower Hamlets
D'oyly Carte Charitable Trust
Shaftesbury Young Peoples Trust
Rank Foundation
138,863)
13,5001
19,9911
13431
CONMNUED
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Chain Reactlon Theatre Company
Notes to the Financial Statements Icontinuedl
For Theyear Ended 31 March 2025
Vinters
London Borough of Hackney
4,000
9,461
14.000)
19,4611
Total restricted funds
24.113
134,061
(110.427)
47,747
Total funds
112.800
182,628
1180A061
115,022
19. Transartions with Trustees
None of the trustees recelved any remuneration or any other benefitsfrom an employment with the charity or a related entty
during the current or previous year.
No trustee expenses have been incurred.
20. Related Party Disclosure5
Mr S Eves, a trustee of the charity. was paid £2,000 during the year for freelance work The payments were agreed by the tK)ard of
trustee5.
21. Company limited by guarantee
The company is limited by guarantee and has no share capital.
Every member of the company undertakes to contribute to the assets of the company, in the event of a wlnding up, such an
amount as may be required not exceeding £10.
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