Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1[st] April 2024 Period start date To 31[st] March 2025 Period end date
Charity name: Equal People Performing Arts
Charity registration number: 1116649
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governingdocument |
Para 1.17 | The objectives of the charity are to advance education in the Performing Arts in particular of children, young people and adults with special needs or who are disadvantaged by providing workshops and activities in the Performing Arts in order to assist with their integration into the community. To preserve and protect the health of the public at large by the provision of classes, workshops and courses. In furtherance of the Objects but not otherwise, the Trust has the following powers: 1. To seek and accept grants from any source whatsoever; 2. To raise funds and invite and receive contributions and donations: PROVIDED that in raising funds the Trustees shall not undertake any substantial permanent trading and shall conform to any relevant statutory regulations; 3. To take all necessary action for publicising and 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 advisory committees, who are not also properly appointed Trustees of the Trust,maynot vote at meetings of the |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
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| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 |
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 information with 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 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:
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | Equal People Performing Arts does not have a formalpolicyongrant making. |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | Equal People Performing Arts does not have a formal policy on Social Investment. |
| Contributon made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Equal People Performing Arts does not have a formal policy on the Contributon made by Volunteers. |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identfying the diference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its benefciaries and any wider benefts to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | During 2024/2025, our preferred provider, Mushroom Theatre Company, achieved a number of deliverables to support the charity objectves: LAMDA exams 70% Neuro divergent 3 sessions Annual Show April 48% SEND October 24 20th Anniversary show at Palace theatre with local celebrites raising and profle money for EPPA, with a high percentage having ion of additonal needs. PALS (adult SEN provision) care home visits raising money and awareness PALS (adult SEN provision) local organisaton visits Performance for Councillors church service Christmas 24 Performance at Clifs (Take the Stage) with other local PA schools, spreading the message of inclusion and awareness. ● Weekly term tme dance and drama classes at Special Educatonal Needs Schools ● Delivery of ‘Short Breaks for Disabled Children’ days in school holidays funded by ECC. ● Delivery of Actvate days for children with SEND who are also on Beneft Based Free School during school holidays ● Contnued to run the ever expanding adult SEND provision. (PALS) ● Delivery of dance workshops at primary schools |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s fnancial positon at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | At the end of the fnancial period, the charity was in a strong fnancial positon, with total funds of £292,317, including £291,817 of unrestricted funds. Cash balances of £248,584 provided good liquidity. The charity recorded a surplus of £54,771 for the year, refectng increased income and controlled expenditure. The trustees are satsfed that the level of reserves is appropriate and that the charityremains agoingconcern |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves statng why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The goal of Equal People was to open performing arts facilites that are accessible to all. In 2014/2015 a facility to accommodate the needs of the charity was opened and the many years of donatons and charitable actvites was invested. The charity has been maintaining the wonderful facility to ensure that opportunites are available to allow the charity to contnue fulflling the objectves in years to come. |
| Amount of reserves held |
Para 1.22 | |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 |
| It is the charity policy that reserves are secured within low risk investments, in a way that gives the best return whilst being fexible to achieve the goal. The policy on charity reserves will be reviewed followingthe openingof the Equal People theatre. |
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| Details of fund materiallyin defcit |
Para 1.24 | There are no funds in any defcit within the charity. |
| Explanaton of any uncertaintes about the charity contnuing as a goingconcern |
Para 1.23 | There are no concerns regarding the charity contnuing as a going concern. |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | The primary source of income for Equal People Performing Arts has been through charitable actvites. The actvites set out in the ‘Summary of the main actvites in relaton to these objects’ secton of this document explains how this income has beengenerated. |
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| Investment policy and objectves including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | Prior to 2014/15 the target of the charity was to obtain a suitable premises for performing arts students, accessible to all. This stage of the journey was realised when a premises was identfed with the space and potental to provide an environment accessible for all. The charity leases this premises from Joben Propertes on a renewable lease. Investment has been made into the building by the charity to ensure that the premises are ft 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 updatng, notably the self-care areas. Beyond these plans, Equal People Performing Arts does not have a formal investmentpolicy. |
| A descripton of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | Principle risks facing Equal People Performing Arts is the underutlisaton of the facility, resultng in running costs exceeding charitable donatons. We are expectng the SLA with Performers to not be renewed, this will lead to a potental short fall in income. This risk is being mitgated by identfying alternatve groups who could utlise the building. |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Descripton of charity’s trusts: | ||
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Equal People Performing Arts holds a Trust Deed, which came into force from 21stAugust 2006. This is due for renewal in June 2026 and is expected to be extended further |
| How is the charity consttuted? (e.g unincorporated associaton, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | The Charity’s governing documents have been approved by the board of Trustees, who meet regularly throughout the year. |
| Trustee selecton methods including details of any consttutonal provisions e.g. electon to post or name of any person or body enttled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Equal People Performing Arts does not hold a documented process for selectng new Trustees. However, should positons need flling an open and transparent process would be followed for selecton. |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charityname | Equal People PerformingArts |
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| Other name the charityuses | |
| Registered charitynumber | 1116649 |
| Charity’s principal address | 29 Brook Road Rayleigh Essex SS6 7XJ |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| Trustee name | Ofce (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) enttled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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| Paul Shutleworth | Chair | Whole Year | |
| Ian Smith | Trustee | Whole Year | |
| Kevin Horne | Trustee | 27thJan 2025 | |
| Nigel Worship | Trustee | 27thJan 2025 | |
Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
| Name of trustees holdingttle topropertybelongingto the charity | Name of trustees holdingttle topropertybelongingto the charity | Name of trustees holdingttle topropertybelongingto the charity |
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| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for wholeyear | |
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 falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser Name Address
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
P.Shuttleworth Signature(s) Paul Shuttleworth Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chairman Chair, etc) Date 22/01/26
EQUAL PEOPLE PERFORMING ARTS Charity number 1116649 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2025 Community 360... Conrbprt l DÈvèbp I Suppprt
EQUAL PEOPLE PERFORMING ARTS CONTENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Page Independent Examiners Report Slalement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet Notes lo the financial statements
EQUAL PEOPLE PERFORMING ARTS STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Note Unrestricted Designated Total Total 2025 Total 2024 Total Incomin resources Income from charitable activities Totsl incomo 113,484 113.484 113,484 113,484 95.029 95,029 Ex nditure Charitable activities Raising funds Total rgsource$ expended 58,713 58.713 91.285 58,713 58.713 91,285 Net incomel(expendlturel 54,771 54.771 3.744 Net In¢ome for the period 54.771 54.771 3,744 Funds al 1 April 2024 237,046 500 237,546 233,802 Funds at 31 March 2025 291.817 500 292,317 237,546 Notes on pages 4 to 5 form part of these financial Stalemenls
EQUAL PEOPLE PERFORMING ARTS BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 Nole 2025 Total 2025 Total 2024 Total 2024 Total Tangible assets 74,536 100.233 Current assets Deblors Cash at bank and in hand 1,638 248,584 250,222 1,511 190,552 192.063 Current liabilities Creditors, amounts falling due within one year Net current assets 24,190 23.750 226,032 168,313 Total assets less current liabilites 300,567 268.546 Creditors. amounts falling due after on year 8,250 31.lJOO Nel assets 292,317 237,546 Funds Unrestricted funds Restricted funds 291,817 500 292,317 237,046 500 237.546 These accounts were approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by '. Signed Date 26/IiL6 aul Shullleworth {Chairman}
EQUAL PEOPLE PERFORMING ARTS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 1. Accountlng Pollcles Basis of the proparation of the accounts The financial slalemenls have been prepared in accordance wth Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement on Recommended Praclise applicable to Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 1021 (effective 1 January 2019). (Charities SORP IFRS 102}}, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Rebuli¢ of Ireland IFRS 1021 and the Companies Act 2006. Cash flow statement The trustees have laken advantage of the exemption in Financial Reporting Standard 1 {revisedl from including a cash flow statement in the financial slalemenls on the grounds that the company is small. Incoming r•sourcÈ$ All material incoming resources have been included on a receivable basis They are included if the date receivable falls within the period cove by these accounts. ExpendFture 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 ils activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that Can be allocated diredly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them. Going concem The trustees consider that there are no malerial uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern nor any Significant a8$ of uncertainly that affect Ihe carrying value of assets held by the charity. Charitable funds Unreslrbcle(J funds are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of their ¢harFtable objectives. Restricted funds are subject lo specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and Ltses of the restricted funds are sel out in the notes to the financial statements. Designated funds are unrestricted funds set aside for specific purposes al the discretion of the trustees. 2. Critical accounting estimates and judgements In the application of the charitS accounting policies, the Trustees are qUired lo make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associaled assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered lo be relevant. Actual Tesulls may differ from these estimates. The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions lo accounting eslimales are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects onty that period, or in the period of the Trvision and future periods where the revision affects LN)th current and future periods. There are no critical accounting estimates or judgements in the financial statemenls.
EQUAL PEOPLE PERFORMING ARTS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 3. Income from Charitable activities Unrestricted Designated 2025 2024 Income enerated Donations Charitable aclivtles Other Investment incom& Fundraising Total 13,168 52,912 13,168 52,912 12,966 65.947 28 2,167 13,921 95.029 2,710 44,694 113,484 2,710 44,694 113,484 4. Costs of charitable o¢tivities Unrestricted Designated 2025 2024 Advertising Support costs Premises rental & rates Repairs and maintenance Bank charges Other resources 1,960 15,797 25,445 7,158 70 8,282 58.713 1,960 15,797 25,445 7.158 70 8,282 58,713 232 26,703 23,638 37,332 113 3,268 91,285 Total 5. Staff No Staff were employed in 2025 {2024.' Nil) Other Land Plant & & Buildings Ma¢hinery Fixed Assets Total Cost As at 1 sl April 2024 Additions DisFKisal As at 31 March 2025 201,837 14,736 216,573 201.837 14.736 216.573 Depreciation As al 1 sl April 2024 Charge for the year Disposal As at 31 March 2025 111,321 22,750 5,019 2.947 116,340 2,947 134,071 7,966 142,037 Net book value As at 31 March 2025 67,766 6,770 74.536 As at 31 March 2024 90.516 9,717 100.233 6. Debtors 2025 2024 Accrued income 1.638 1.638 1,511 1.511 7. Creditors. amounts falling due within ong year 2025 2024 Creditors and accruals 24,190 24.190 23,750 23.750 8. Relatgd partlgs There were no related party transactions in this financial year.
EQUAL PEOPLE PERFORMING ARTS Charity number 1116649 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2025 Community 360... Conrbprt l DÈvèbp I Suppprt
EQUAL PEOPLE PERFORMING ARTS CONTENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Page Independent Examiners Report Slalement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet Notes lo the financial statements
EQUAL PEOPLE PERFORMING ARTS STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Note Unrestricted Designated Total Total 2025 Total 2024 Total Incomin resources Income from charitable activities Totsl incomo 113,484 113.484 113,484 113,484 95.029 95,029 Ex nditure Charitable activities Raising funds Total rgsource$ expended 58,713 58.713 91.285 58,713 58.713 91,285 Net incomel(expendlturel 54,771 54.771 3.744 Net In¢ome for the period 54.771 54.771 3,744 Funds al 1 April 2024 237,046 500 237,546 233,802 Funds at 31 March 2025 291.817 500 292,317 237,546 Notes on pages 4 to 5 form part of these financial Stalemenls
EQUAL PEOPLE PERFORMING ARTS BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 Nole 2025 Total 2025 Total 2024 Total 2024 Total Tangible assets 74,536 100.233 Current assets Deblors Cash at bank and in hand 1,638 248,584 250,222 1,511 190,552 192.063 Current liabilities Creditors, amounts falling due within one year Net current assets 24,190 23.750 226,032 168,313 Total assets less current liabilites 300,567 268.546 Creditors. amounts falling due after on year 8,250 31.lJOO Nel assets 292,317 237,546 Funds Unrestricted funds Restricted funds 291,817 500 292,317 237,046 500 237.546 These accounts were approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by '. Signed Date 26/IiL6 aul Shullleworth {Chairman}
EQUAL PEOPLE PERFORMING ARTS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 1. Accountlng Pollcles Basis of the proparation of the accounts The financial slalemenls have been prepared in accordance wth Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement on Recommended Praclise applicable to Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 1021 (effective 1 January 2019). (Charities SORP IFRS 102}}, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Rebuli¢ of Ireland IFRS 1021 and the Companies Act 2006. Cash flow statement The trustees have laken advantage of the exemption in Financial Reporting Standard 1 {revisedl from including a cash flow statement in the financial slalemenls on the grounds that the company is small. Incoming r•sourcÈ$ All material incoming resources have been included on a receivable basis They are included if the date receivable falls within the period cove by these accounts. ExpendFture 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 ils activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that Can be allocated diredly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them. Going concem The trustees consider that there are no malerial uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern nor any Significant a8$ of uncertainly that affect Ihe carrying value of assets held by the charity. Charitable funds Unreslrbcle(J funds are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of their ¢harFtable objectives. Restricted funds are subject lo specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and Ltses of the restricted funds are sel out in the notes to the financial statements. Designated funds are unrestricted funds set aside for specific purposes al the discretion of the trustees. 2. Critical accounting estimates and judgements In the application of the charitS accounting policies, the Trustees are qUired lo make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associaled assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered lo be relevant. Actual Tesulls may differ from these estimates. The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions lo accounting eslimales are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects onty that period, or in the period of the Trvision and future periods where the revision affects LN)th current and future periods. There are no critical accounting estimates or judgements in the financial statemenls.
EQUAL PEOPLE PERFORMING ARTS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 3. Income from Charitable activities Unrestricted Designated 2025 2024 Income enerated Donations Charitable aclivtles Other Investment incom& Fundraising Total 13,168 52,912 13,168 52,912 12,966 65.947 28 2,167 13,921 95.029 2,710 44,694 113,484 2,710 44,694 113,484 4. Costs of charitable o¢tivities Unrestricted Designated 2025 2024 Advertising Support costs Premises rental & rates Repairs and maintenance Bank charges Other resources 1,960 15,797 25,445 7,158 70 8,282 58.713 1,960 15,797 25,445 7.158 70 8,282 58,713 232 26,703 23,638 37,332 113 3,268 91,285 Total 5. Staff No Staff were employed in 2025 {2024.' Nil) Other Land Plant & & Buildings Ma¢hinery Fixed Assets Total Cost As at 1 sl April 2024 Additions DisFKisal As at 31 March 2025 201,837 14,736 216,573 201.837 14.736 216.573 Depreciation As al 1 sl April 2024 Charge for the year Disposal As at 31 March 2025 111,321 22,750 5,019 2.947 116,340 2,947 134,071 7,966 142,037 Net book value As at 31 March 2025 67,766 6,770 74.536 As at 31 March 2024 90.516 9,717 100.233 6. Debtors 2025 2024 Accrued income 1.638 1.638 1,511 1.511 7. Creditors. amounts falling due within ong year 2025 2024 Creditors and accruals 24,190 24.190 23,750 23.750 8. Relatgd partlgs There were no related party transactions in this financial year.