CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLANO AND WALES
Trustees, Annual Report for the period
From Period start date: 31 May 2022. To: 1 Jun 2023 Period end date.
Charity name: Whitehaven and District Amateur Operatlc Society (WADAOS)
Charity rogistration number: 1117264
Objectives and Activities
SORP r8fertrK8
P*a 1.17
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
goveming document
From our Constitulion: The objects of the
Society are to promote, improve. develop and
malntaln publlc educatlon In. and the
appreciation of musical theatre and drama. by
the presentation of public performances and
con¢erts, as decided by the Committee.
2 perforniances." Musical- "Addams
Family" & Play-"Allo Allo"
Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities. projects or
services identffied in the
acmunts.
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit
Para1.17￿d
1.19
The committee who atF entrusted to run
the society. along with specific trustees.
are aware of the guidance.
Additional infonnation (optional)
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SORP rElerence
We do not make grants to others.
Policy on grant making
Para 1 38
No investrnents.
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment
Pwa 1.38
Our society is completely run and
perfornied by volunteers, who
contribute financially, a lot of their time
and skills.
Contribution made by
volunteers
Par¥ 1.38

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Other
Achievements and Performance
2 perfonnances: Musical -"Addams
Family" & Play-"Allo Allo"
Attendance of 639 (over 5 nights) & 506
(over 4 nights) respectively with
complimentary NODA reports (available
through NODA) with appreciative
audiencès and press. Utilising &
supporting local theatre location.
Multiple rehearsals. developing local
individual & group skills again
supporting local community projects
and organising - including self bullt
scenery & props wherever possible.
Director and one member of cast being
nominees for the regional NW NODA
awards. Ticket pric05 kept as low as
possible (£15 with £12 concessions)
making it available to as many people in
the area as
ossible.
Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
idenb'fying the difference the
charity's work has made to
the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.
Pwa 1.20
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choose to include further statements where relevant about..
Aim 18 to perforni one musical and one
play per year whernver possible
Achievements against
objectives sel
Para 1.41
Fundraising is made to offset the costs
of the productions but aiming to koep
ticket prices as low as possible to
encourage maximum attendance but al
same time keep costs low as possible
for perforniers to make the stage
available to anyonè who would want to
rtici
teinan
manner.
perfOman￿ of fundraising
activities against objectives
set
Para 141
Inveslment perfomiance
against objectives
P*a 1.41
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Other
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Financial Review
Review of the charity's
financial position at the end
ofthe
eriod
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held
Paa 1.21
Thanks to excellent attendances. both
Musical and Play made profits.
Pwa 1.22
Need to maintain a ￿aSonable bank
balance as shows can cosl up to £15k to
perfonn, many expenses having to be
paid prior to perfom)ances on stage and
ticket income comin
in.
Bank balance £14,196.68 at the end of
this financial
ear.
No other reserves.
Amount of resepies held
Para 1.22
Reasons for holding zero
reserves
Details of fund materially in
deficrt
Explanation of any
uncertainties atM)Ut the
charity continuing as a going
concern
Para 1.22
Para 1.24
NIA
Para 123
Well balanced production team. all
members of the committee directly
involved in the society as wo11 as most
of the named trustes.
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choose to include further statements where relevant about:
ricket sales.
Grants.
. Sponsors.
Donations.
Advertising through show brochure.
Nightly & weekly raffles.
Perfornier3 & friends membership &
roduction fees..
The charity's principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)
Pwa147
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted
Para 1.46
NIA
Pandemic had a big effect on us, with
cancellation 5 days before start of show
{timing couldn't have been worse) with
slow payment of insurance. Saved by
keeping a reasonable bank balanco,
which we have now been able to re-
establish.
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity
P¥a 1.46
Other
Unpredictablelunavoidable cancellation
would affect society badly. hence level
of bank balance.

Structure, Governance and Management
Description of charit￿S
trusts..
Type of governing document
P¥d 1.25
Constitution.
How is the charity
constituted?
Pwa 1.25
Unincorporated.
Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees
Para 1 25
Named trustees agreed by the
ommittee. Holding a committee
Position, aware to maintain the needs of
the society uppermost.
Additional infomiation (optional)
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choose to include further ststements where relevant about".
Named trustees, some of whom are
committee membors, given 'Welcome
you're a charity trustee"_ committee
membors also aware of d¢xument.
Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees
P• 1.51
Constitution, detailing chalr, 2 x vice
chairs. secretary, treasurer plus up to 10
members. Overseen by named trustees
who are prepared to fill those positions
voluntarily.
The ¢harity's organisat￿nal
structure and any wider
netsvork wrth which the
charity works
Para 1.51
Paying members of NODA (Nation
Operatic and Dramatic Association)
Relationship with any
related parties
P• 1.51
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Other
Reference and Administrative details
Charity name
Whrtehaven and District Amateur Operatic Society
ADAOS
(has been known as Copeland Amateur Theatrical Society
CATS
1117264
3 Hilton Terrace, Whrtehaven CA28 THN
Other name the charity uses
Re
istered cha
number
Charity's principal adcjress

Names of the charity trustees who manage the Charity
Trustee name
Office Ilf any)
Dates a¢ted if not for whole
(Ex Chairlcommittee
member)
Presidenvsecretary
Committee member
(Ex commFttee
member)
Chair
Name of person lor body) entitled
loa
int trustee
ifan
WADAOS Committee
Ann SIMPSON
Ripley STEELE
Elizabeth DODD
Christopher
SIMPSON
Lynn MCTIFFIN
Alistair JONES
ContacVTreasurer
10
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Cor
rate trustees- names of the directors at the date the re
Director name
ortvRsa
roved
NIA
Name of trustees holding title to propety bebnging to the charty
Trustee name
Dates a¢ted il not fof TAI)ol•
ear

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets
NIA
held in this capacity
Name and objects of the
charity on whose behalf the
assets are held and how this
falls within the custodkgn
charity's objects
NIA
Detsils of arrangements for
safe custody and
segregation of such assets
from the charty's own
assets
NIA
Additional infomiation {optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional inforniation)
Type of
Name
Address
adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional inforniation)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of k
ersonnel details
Other o
tional inforniation

Declarations
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The trustees declare that they havo approved the trustees, report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity's trust
Signaturels)
Full name(s)
Position (eg Secretary,
Chair, etc)
Ripley
Secretary
teel
Date
618124

WHITEHAVEN & DISTRICT AMATEUR OPERATIC SOCIETY
ADA.O.S.
Incoma and Exponditur• acC￿nt for yoar andlng 31 May 2023
INCOME
Natwest Bank PLC
Balance As at S 22
Cumb?rfand Bulldlng So¢i•ty
BalanL* at 30 May 2021 (CkJ8ed)
Interesl
Loss of intsrest
Produ
NDITURE
860.QO
£0.00
Annlo
AGEAS In$mi(x claim
Ann
£0.00
Addam•
Grant
spon￿[8
Adverts
Ticket sales
Costume Spon80r6
Night Raffle
Weekty Raffle
ProgrAmm
Donations
Sponsor Run
MemblProd Fe•
£1.489.80
£2.550.00
£120.IXI
£7,541.40
£550.(N)
£308.IXI
£w.00
£409.C
£50.00
£90.00
£919.CM)
Rosehill venue hlte
£2,547.29
£1,456.50
£486.87
£448.50
£560.00
£1,635.95
£1,357.45
£800.00
£840.00
£39.00
PUWAY
Brocu
Honorariwns
14
Allo Allo
Spgnvorn
Ticket Sal88
Co8iume Spon80rn
Raffle8 Nighty & paintiTVJ
Brochure
Sumup takir#J8
MembiProJ Fe•
Allo Allo
£2,191.05
£825.00
£158.00
£115.27
£517.87
£336.50
£733.83
£500.00
£22.50
£5.780.70
£270.50
£310.76
£106.82
Publrity
Brothwe
£373.27
Royatti88 &
Into Tho Wood•
MemblPrcMJ Feè
£500.00
G•n•ral Purpow Fund
Haven charity box
Easy FundraisirwJ
Just Giving
G•n•ral Pwpo•• Fund
£18.37
£27.40
É118.47
£105.LKI
£135.00
£314.96
£481.99
£147 78
NODA insurance
Medals
W5X & w*b sit•
Sumup ￿rd roader
Per80nal Donation
Il•lw•t 8•nk PLC
Balan(x 85 at 31 May 23
Cuml)vrl•nd Buldllng 8oGl•ty
Balanr* at 22 Apr 22 {Ck￿￿1) £QQQ £I£J2LII
A Closing
Balanc• .
£14,196.68
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&gned
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Trea8urer
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