2024-03-31-accounts

CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES

Trustees' Annual Report for the period

From 1[st ] April 2023 Period start date To 31[st ] March 2024 Period end date

Charity name: Equal People Performing Arts

Charity registration number: 1116649

Objectives and Activities

	SORP
	reference
Summary of the	Para 1.17	The objectives of the charity are to advance education in
purposes of the charity		the Performing Arts in particular of children, young people
as set out in its		and adults with special needs or who are disadvantaged by
governingdocument		providing workshops and activities in the Performing Arts in
Summary of the main activities in relation to	Para 1.17 and 1.19	order to assist with their integration into the community.
those purposes for the		To preserve and protect the health of the public at large by
public benefit, in		the provision of classes, workshops and courses.
particular, the activities,
projects or services		In furtherance of the Objects but not otherwise, the Trust
identified in the		has the following powers:
accounts.		1. To seek and accept grants from any source whatsoever;
Statement confirming	Para 1.18	2. To raise funds and invite and receive contributions and
whether the trustees		donations: PROVIDED that in raising funds the Trustees
have had regard to the		shall not undertake any substantial permanent trading and
guidance issued by the		shall conform to any relevant statutory regulations;
Charity Commission on		3. To take all necessary action for publicising and
public benefit		disseminating information concerning the Trust;
		4. Subject to such consents as may be required from time
		to time by law to buy, take on lease or in exchange, hire or
		otherwise acquire any property necessary for the
		achievement of the Object and to maintain and equip it for
		use to lease exchange or otherwise dispose of the same;
		5. Subject to any consent required by Law, to borrow
		money and to charge the whole or any part of the property
		of the Trust with repayment of the money borrowed;
		6. To co-operate with other charities, voluntary bodies and
		statutory authorities and other institutions or organisations
		operating in furtherance of the Objects or for similar
		purposes and to exchange information and advice with
		them;
		7. To establish and support any charitable trusts,
		associations or institutions formed for the Objects;
		8. To appoint and constitute such advisory committees as
		the Trustees think fit PROVIDED that members of such
		advisorycommittees,who are not alsoproperlyappointed

		Trustees of the Trust, may not vote at meetings of the	Trustees of the Trust, may not vote at meetings of the
		Trustees;
		9. To employ such staff (who shall not be Trustees) as the
		Trustees consider to be necessary and to make all
		reasonable and necessary provisions for the payment of
		pensions and superannuation to staff and their
		dependants;
		10. To delegate to any one or more of the Trustees the
		transaction of any business or the performance of any act
		required to be transacted or performed which is within the
		professional or business competence of such Trustee or
		Trustees PROVIDED that the Trustee shall exercise
		reasonable supervision over any Trustee or Trustees acting
		on their behalf under this provision and shall ensure that all
		their acts and proceedings are fully and promptly reported
		to them;
		11. To accumulate monies belonging to the Trust fund for
		such period as may from time to time be authorised by law;
		12. To collect and disseminate information in all matters
		affecting the Objects and exchange such informationwith
		other bodies or organisations having similar objects;
		13. To establish and operate both current accounts and
		deposit accounts with Banks and Building Societies in the
		name of the Trust;
		14. To receive, take and accept gifts of monies, investments
		or other such property whether subject to any special
		trusts or not;
		15. To do all such other lawful things as are necessary for
		the achievement of the Objects
		Having regard to the Charity Commission's public benefit
		guidance, the trustees are able to
		declare that:
		•We are aware of the guidance
		• We have taken it into account in decision making, where	• We have taken it into account in decision making, where
		the guidance is relevant
		• We are not aware of any incidents where we have
		departed from the guidance
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Equal People Performing Arts does not have a formal policy on grant making. Policy on social investment Para 1.38 Equal People Performing Arts does not have a including program related formal policy on Social Investment. investment Contribution made by Para 1.38 Equal People Performing Arts does not have a volunteers formal policy on the Contribution made by Volunteers. Other~~=~~

Achievements and Performance

		SORP
		reference
Summary of the		Para 1.20	During 2023/2024, our preferred provider, Mushroom Theatre
main achievements			Company, achieved a number of deliverables to support the
of the charity,			charity objectives:
identifying the
difference the			• Weekly term time dance and drama classes at Special
charity's work has			Educational Needs Schools
made to the			• Delivery of Activate days for children with SEND who are
circumstances of its			also on Benefit Based Free School during school holidays
beneficiaries and			• Performances at various community events to promote
any wider benefits			EPPA
to society as a			• Continued to run the ever-expanding adult SEND provision.
whole.			• Delivery of dance workshops at primary schools
			• Continuing to provide work experience placements for local
			schools and colleges
			• Annual intergrated show at professional theatre with 49%
			of the performers having SEND
			• Became a LAM DA exam centre and 70% of candidates
			entered had SEND
			Our building required emergency repairs to the roof, notably to
			the flat roof sections.
Financial Review
Review of the		Para 1.21	The objectives for fundraising for this financial year were to
charity's financial			continue to achieve the £15,000 annual target from the
position at the end			fundraising committee activities to support the running costs of
of the period			the building and to target donations.
			We invested a substantial amount of money to carry out
			essential maintenance to the roof but still generated funds
			beyond our expenses across theyear.
Statement		Para 1.22	The goal of Equal People was to open performing arts facilities
explaining the policy			that are accessible to all. In 2014/2015 a facility to
for holding reserves			accommodate the needs of the charity was opened and the
stating why they are			many years of donations and charitable activities was invested.
held			The charity has been maintaining the wonderful facility to
Amount of reserves		Para 1.22	ensure that opportunities are available to allow the charity to
held			continue fulfilling the objectives in years to come.
Reasons for holding		Para 1.22
zero reserves			At the end of 2023/24 Equal People had funds of £237,546
			carried forward towards future charity priorities.
			It is the charity policy that reserves are secured within low risk
			investments, in a way that gives the best return whilst being
			flexible to achieve the goal. The policy on charity reserves will
			be reviewed followingthe openingof the Equal People theatre.
Details of fund		Para 1.24	There are no funds in any deficit within the charity.
materially in deficit
Explanation of any		Para 1.23	There are no concerns regarding the charity continuing as a
uncertainties about			going concern.

Our building required emergency repairs to the roof, notably to the flat roof sections.

Financial Review

the charity continuing as a going concern

Additional information (optional)

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

----- Start of picture text -----
|||| |---|---|---| |The charity's principal sources|Para 1.47|The primary source of income for Equal People| |of funds (including any|Performing Arts has been through charitable| |fund raising)|activities. The activities set out in the 'Summary| |of the main activities in relation to these| |objects' section of this document explains how| |this income has been generated.| |Investment policy and|Para 1.46|Prior to 2014/15 the target of the charity was| |objectives including any social|to obtain a suitable premises for performing| |investment policy adopted|arts students, accessible to all. This stage of the| |journey was realised when a premises was| |identified with the space and potential to| |provide an environment accessible for all. The| |charity leases this premises from Joben| |Properties on a renewable lease. Investment| |has been made into the building by the charity| |to ensure that the premises are fit for purpose.| |The charity has set out in the longer term plans| |the desire to purchase the building from the| |landlord. In the medium term we are aiming to| |furnish the theatre space and provide suitable| |sound equipment for performances. In the| |short term the charity our looking to refresh| |our website and social media channels, with| |the aim of building awareness in the wider| |community. There are also parts of the building| |which require updating, notably the self-care| |areas.| |Beyond these plans, Equal People Performing| |Arts does not have|a|formal investment policy.| |A description of the principal|Para 1.46|Principle risks facing Equal People Performing| |risks facing the charity|Arts is the underutilisation of the facility,| |resulting in running costs exceeding charitable| |donations. We are expecting the SLA with| |Performers to not be renewed, this will lead to| |a potential short fall in income. This risk is| |being mitigated by identifying alternative| |groups who could utilise the building.| |Other|

----- End of picture text -----

Structure, Governance and Management

----- Start of picture text -----
|||| |---|---|---| |Description of charity's trusts:| |Type of governing document|Para 1.25|Equal People Performing Arts holds a Trust| |Deed, which came into force from 21|[st ]|August| |2006. This is due for renewal in June 2027 and| |is expected to be extended further|

----- End of picture text -----

----- Start of picture text -----
How is the charity constituted? Para 1.25 The Charity's governing documents have been
( [g u incorpo][r][a t..d ] approved by the board of Trustees, who meet
regularly throughout the year.
asc;onation, CIO)
Trustee selection methods Para 1.25 Equal People Performing Arts does not hold a
including details of any documented process for selecting new
constitutional provisions e.g. Trustees. However, should positions need
election to post or name of any filling an open and transparent process would
person or body entitled to be followed for selection.
appoint one or more trustees
Reference and Administrative details
inom Charity name Equal People Performing Arts eee
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number 1116649
Charity's principal address 29 Brook Road
Rayleigh
Essex
ft SS6 7XJ
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
Name of person (or body)
Dates acted if not for
Trustee name Office (if any) entitled to appoint trustee (if
whole year
D any)
1 Paul Shuttleworth Chair Whole Year
2 Ian Smith Trustee Whole Year
3 Steve Westrop Trustee Whole year
4
5
----- End of picture text -----

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this ~~ee~~

• Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the repor was approved Director name

falls within the custodian charity's objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the ~~a~~ charity's own assets Additional information (optional) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of adviser Name Address ! ot I ! Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) ~~oo~~ Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details Other optional information OS OC

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees' report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees

LZ ¢ ‘° a ewor Signature(s) ~~I~~ Paul Shuttleworth Full name(s) ~~I~~ Position (eg Secretary,[Chairman] Chair, etc) I Date 23/1/25

EQUAL PEOPLE PERFORMING ARTS

Charity number 1116649

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2024

EQUAL PEOPLE PERFORMING ARTS

CONTENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

----- Start of picture text -----
Page
Independent Examiners Report 1
Statement of Financial Activities 2
Balance Sheet 2
Notes to the financial statements 4-5
----- End of picture text -----

EQUAL PEOPLE PERFORMING ARTS

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

I report on the accounts of Equal People Performing Arts for the year ended 31 March 2024 which are set out on pages 2 to 5.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The Charity’s Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Charity’s Trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 144 (2) of the Charities Act 2011 (The Act) but that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to:

• Examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,

• To follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and

• To state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of independent examiner’s Statement

My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes considerations of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.

Independent examiner’s statement

In the course of my examination, no material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

• the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or

• the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or

• the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of the accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair' view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

I have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Shelley-Marie Rudling FMAAT AATQB for and on behalf of: Community360

Winsley’s House, High Street, Colchester, Essex

Date 27/01/2025

1

EQUAL PEOPLE PERFORMING ARTS

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

Note Incoming resources Income from charitable activities 3 Total income Expenditure Charitable activities 4 Raising funds Total resources expended Net income/(expenditure) Net gains/(losses) on investments Net income for the period Funds at 1 April 2023 Funds at 31 March 2024	Unrestricted Total £ 95,029 95,029 91,285 91,285 3,744 - 3,744 233,302 237,046	Designated Total £ - - - - - - - 500 500	2024 Total £ 95,029 95,029 91,285 91,285 3,744 - 3,744 233,802 237,546	2023 Total £ 85,951 85,951 64,743 1,050 65,793 20,158 - 20,158 213,644 233,802

Notes on pages 4 to 5 form part of these financial statements

2

EQUAL PEOPLE PERFORMING ARTS

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2024

Note Tangible assets Current assets Debtors 6 Cash at bank and in hand	2024 Total £ 1,511 190,552	2024 Total £ 100,233	2023 Total £ 1,765 186,554	2023 Total £ 122,983
Current liabilities Creditors, amounts falling due within one year 7 Net current assets	192,063 23,750	168,313	188,319 22,750	165,569
Total assets less current liabilites Creditors, amounts falling due after on year		268,546 31,000		288,552 54,750
Net assets		237,546		233,802
Funds Unrestricted funds Restricted funds		237,046 500		233,302 500
		237,546		233,802

These accounts were approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by :

Signed Date 45,681 Paul Shuttleworth (Chairman)

3

EQUAL PEOPLE PERFORMING ARTS

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

1. Accounting Policies

Basis of the preparation of the accounts

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement on Recommended Practise 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). (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Rebulic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.

Cash flow statement

The trustees have taken advantage of the exemption in Financial Reporting Standard 1 (revised) from including a cash flow statement in the financial statements on the grounds that the company is small.

Incoming resources

All material incoming resources have been included on a receivable basis

They are included if the date receivable falls within the period covered by these accounts.

Expenditure

Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to the expenditure. All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.

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.

Going concern

The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern nor any significant areas of uncertainty that affect the carrying value of assets held by the charity.

Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Designated funds are unrestricted funds set aside for specific purposes at the discretion of the trustees.

2. Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the charity's accounting policies, the Trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

There are no critical accounting estimates or judgements in the financial statements.

4

EQUAL PEOPLE PERFORMING ARTS

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

3. **4. **	Income from Charitable activities Income generated Donations Charitable activites Other Investment income Fundraising Total Costs of charitable activities Advertising Support costs Premises rental Repairs and maintenance Bank charges Other resources Total	Unrestricted £ 12,966 65,947 28 2,167 13,921 95,029 Unrestricted £ 232 26,703 23,638 37,332 113 3,268 91,285	Designated £ - - - - - - Designated £ - - - - - - -	2024 £ 12,966 65,947 28 2,167 13,921 95,029 2024 £ 232 26,703 23,638 37,332 113 3,268 91,285	2023 £ 11,760 73,768 25 398 - 85,951 2023 £ 500 27,156 23,447 - - 13,641 64,743

5. Staff

No Staff were employed is 2024 (2023: Nil)

6. Debtors Accrued income 7. Creditors; amounts falling due within one year Creditors and accruals	2024 £ 1,511 1,511 2024 £ 23,750 23,750	2023 £ 1,765 1,765 2023 £ 22,750 22,750

8. Related parties

There were no related party transactions in this financial year.

5