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2022-08-31-accounts

REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 05307944 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1118592

New London Performing Arts Centre Limited

Report of the Trustees and

Unaudited Financial Statements

for the Period 1st June 2021 to 31st August 2022

New London Performing Arts Centre Limited

Contents of the Financial Statements for the Period 1st June 2021 to 31st August 2022

Page
Report of the Trustees 1 to 3
Independent Examiner's Report 4
Statement of Financial Activities 5
Statement of Financial Position 6
Statement of Cash Flows 7
Notes to the Statement of Cash Flows 8
Notes to the Financial Statements 9 to 15

New London Performing Arts Centre Limited

Report of the Trustees for the Period 1st June 2021 to 31st August 2022

The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the period ended 31st August 2022. The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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 (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).

Objectives and activities

Objectives and aims

NLPAC encourages the next generation to perform. It serves to inspire, enrich and enable the local community, offering opportunities regardless of background. It is committed to providing quality, affordable classes and workshops in performing arts for young people.

NLPAC's objectives are to provide or assist in the provision of quality, affordable performing arts activities for children and young people across the borough of Haringey and beyond in music, dance and drama. To advance the education of children and young people in the performing arts by presenting, promoting, sponsoring, supporting and assisting in the development of and awareness of the performing arts within the centre and in the community through the use of outreach programmes, publications, theatre trips, performances and other media promotions.

Generous talent-based and ad hoc scholarships are offered to those families who struggle to pay fees. Many students benefit from being given this opportunity and it has enabled individuals to flourish in subjects that they thought they might never be able to afford. This year saw even more students being given scholarships, which has enabled them to develop confidence and technical ability. Previously, every year students have been given the opportunity to compete for the Annual Charlotte Coleman Scholarship award. While we still have excellent performers who retain this scholarship, this year our annual scholarship has changed to become the Amy-Athwal Kirby Scholarship, in memory of one of our students, who sadly passed away during the pandemic. The recipient receives a year of free tuition in as many group classes as they wish as well as a years' free private tuition in music or singing at NLPAC.

During the school holidays NLPAC runs a wide variety of quality, constructive, affordable performing arts workshops for children aged 4-19. Young people can take part in a full day of activities ranging from Dance, Drama, Musical Theatre, Singing, Devising Drama, Play writing, Band workshops and much more.

Achievement and performance

Over the past year, class numbers have continued to rise, and new classes continue to be added into our schedule.

For the first time since March 2019, NLPAC is returning to the Shaw Theatre for annual dance shows, in addition to a Stage School Cabaret and Ballet production - for which the students have been eagerly preparing and rehearsing throughout the Spring term. Furthermore, we will again be running a Musical Theatre production to be staged in Autumn 2023. NLPAC has also seen dance troupes perform in different external showcases, a factor that has helped bring more attention to our students' talent as well as further enrolments.

NLPAC students have continued to achieve excellent results in LAMDA acting and Musical Theatre exams, ABRSM music exams and ISTD Ballet & Tap and teacher training exams with over 300 students achieving OFQUAL regulated awards.

NLPAC holiday courses continue to be successful, encouraging children from all over London to express themselves physically, emotionally and mentally. The courses have given children and young people an outlet to socialise in addition to developing confidence and engaging in stimulating activities.

Financial review

Going concern

Due to the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, following the financial struggles that the pandemic brought, the centre retains awareness of supporting itself economically. However, the Trustees have worked very hard in maintaining adequate cash reserves to continue to survive. The Trustees are confident that the centre will continue to survive, despite the struggles that continue to be faced in this period of economic hardship.

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New London Performing Arts Centre Limited

Report of the Trustees for the Period 1st June 2021 to 31st August 2022

Financial review

The charity's state of affairs is as set on page 6. The charity showed a net decrease in funds of £89,487. The funds of the charity are in surplus by £48,792.

Future plans

NLPAC continues to push forward with funding applications for disability access and building improvements.

Structure, governance and management

Governing document

The organisation is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 8th December 2004 and registered as a charity from 28th March 2007. The company was established under a Memorandum of Association which defined the objects and powers of the charitable company and is governed under its Articles of Association.

Recruitment and appointment of new trustees

The Trustees are known as members of the Management Committee. The Trustees are not subject to retirement by rotation. The Trustees are formally elected to the Board of Trustees at a full meeting of the Trustees.

Organisational structure

The Trustees are responsible for the strategic direction and policy of the charity. At present there are five members. A scheme of delegation is in place and day to day responsibility for the provision of services rests with the Operations Manager. The Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring that the charity delivers the services specified and has responsibility for the day to day operational management.

Induction and training of new trustees

Current Trustees are already familiar with the practical work of the charity. Prior to the appointment as a new Trustee, the candidate is met by individual Trustees and officers of the charity to ensure that he/she is fully aware of the requirements and statutory duties of a Trustee, and to ensure that the person is suitable to hold such an appointment.

Risk management

The Trustees have discussed the major risks to which the charity is exposed and a formal risk register is being established; this will be updated at least annually. Systems and procedures have been established to mitigate the risks the charity faces. A strategic plan is being developed which will allow for the diversification of funding and activities to mitigate such risks, should they occur. Internal control risks continue to be minimised by the implementation of procedures for overseeing and authorising major transactions and projects.

Reference and administrative details Registered Company number

05307944 (England and Wales)

Registered Charity number

1118592

Registered office

76 St James Lane Muswell Hill London N10 3DF

Trustees

Ms E K V Byron (Director and trustee) Ms A England (Trustee) Ms F Irons (Trustee) Ms J Spackman (Trustee)

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New London Performing Arts Centre Limited

Report of the Trustees for the Period 1st June 2021 to 31st August 2022

Reference and administrative details

Independent Examiner

David Hatchard BA FCA Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales Nigel Wilson & Co 4th Floor 100 Fenchurch Street London EC3M 5JD

This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

Approved by order of the board of trustees on 16th February 2023 and signed on its behalf by:

Ms E K V Byron - Trustee

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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of New London Performing Arts Centre Limited

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of New London Performing Arts Centre Limited ('the Company')

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the period 1st June 2021 to 31st August 2022.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

Since your charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I can confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a registered member of Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales which is one of the listed bodies.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act; or

  2. 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 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; or

  4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles 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 (FRS 102)).

I have no concerns and 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.

David Hatchard BA FCA Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales Nigel Wilson & Co 4th Floor 100 Fenchurch Street London EC3M 5JD

Date: .............................................

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New London Performing Arts Centre Limited

Statement of Financial Activities for the Period 1st June 2021 to 31st August 2022

Period
1/6/21
to
31/8/22
Unrestricted
fund
Notes
£
Income and endowments from
Charitable activities
2
Activities undertaken directly
694,639
Other income
26,691
Total
721,330
Expenditure on
Raising funds
3
2,045
Charitable activities
4
Support costs
527,895
Activities undertaken directly
280,877
Total
810,817
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
(89,487)
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
138,279
Total funds carried forward
48,792
Period
1/9/20
to
31/5/21
Total
funds
£
319,561
99,654
419,215
2
231,103
146,585
377,690
41,525
96,754
138,279

The notes form part of these financial statements

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New London Performing Arts Centre Limited

Statement of Financial Position 31st August 2022

2022
Unrestricted
fund
Notes
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
11
21,831
Current assets
Debtors
12
4,557
Cash at bank
70,799
75,356
Creditors
Amounts falling due within one year
13
(48,395)
Net current assets
26,961
Total assets less current liabilities
48,792
NET ASSETS
48,792
Funds
14
Unrestricted funds
48,792
Total funds
48,792
2021
Total
funds
£
22,766
5,854
128,851
134,705
(19,192)
115,513
138,279
138,279
138,279
138,279

The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the period ended 31st August 2022.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the period ended 31st August 2022 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 16th February 2023 and were signed on its behalf by:

E K V Byron - Trustee

The notes form part of these financial statements

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New London Performing Arts Centre Limited

Statement of Cash Flows for the Period 1st June 2021 to 31st August 2022

Notes
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations
1
Net cash (used in)/provided by operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Net cash used in investing activities
Change in cash and cash equivalents
in the reporting period
Cash and cash equivalents at the
beginning of the reporting period
Cash and cash equivalents at the end
of the reporting period
Period
1/6/21
to
31/8/22
£
(51,706)
(51,706)
(6,346)
(6,346)
(58,052)
128,851
70,799
Period
1/9/20
to
31/5/21
£
54,277
54,277
(2,000)
(2,000)
52,277
76,574
128,851

The notes form part of these financial statements

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New London Performing Arts Centre Limited

Notes to the Statement of Cash Flows for the Period 1st June 2021 to 31st August 2022

1. Reconciliation of net (expenditure)/income to net cash flow from operating activities

Period Period
1/6/21 1/9/20
to to
31/8/22 31/5/21
£ £
Net (expenditure)/income for the reporting period (as per the
Statement of Financial Activities) (89,487) 41,525
Adjustments for:
Depreciation charges 7,281 7,598
Decrease in debtors 1,297 4,916
Increase in creditors 29,203 238
Net cash (used in)/provided by operations (51,706) 54,277
Analysis of changes in net funds
At 1/6/21 Cash flow At 31/8/22
£ £ £
Net cash
Cash at bank 128,851 (58,052) 70,799
128,851 (58,052) 70,799
Total 128,851 (58,052) 70,799

2. Analysis of changes in net funds

The notes form part of these financial statements

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New London Performing Arts Centre Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Period 1st June 2021 to 31st August 2022

1. Accounting policies

Basis of preparing the financial statements

The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 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 (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

Income

All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when entitlement has passed to the charity; it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the charity and the amount can be reliably measured. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income:

Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised on an accrual basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates.

Costs of generating funds comprise the costs associated with attracting voluntary income from fundraising events and the shop purchases.

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. Indirect costs are allocated on a usage basis.

Governance costs compromise of those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements of the charity.

All costs are allocated between the expenditure categories of the SOFA on a basis designed to reflect the use of the resource. Costs relating to a particular activity are allocated directly.

Tangible fixed assets

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.

Fixtures and fittings

Taxation

The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.

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New London Performing Arts Centre Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Period 1st June 2021 to 31st August 2022

1. Accounting policies - continued

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits

The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.

2. Income from charitable activities

Activity
Fees and registrations
Activities undertaken directly
Shared facilities
Activities undertaken directly
Costume sales
Activities undertaken directly
3.
Raising funds
Other trading activities
Shop costs - purchases
Period
1/6/21
to
31/8/22
£
639,214
55,413
12
694,639
Period
1/6/21
to
31/8/22
£
2,045
Period
1/9/20
to
31/5/21
£
294,246
25,303
12
319,561
Period
1/9/20
to
31/5/21
£
2

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New London Performing Arts Centre Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Period 1st June 2021 to 31st August 2022

4. Charitable activities costs

Support costs
Activities undertaken directly
5.
Support costs
Human
Finance
resources
£
£
Support costs
8,644
9,877
6.
Net income/(expenditure)
Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):
Depreciation - owned assets
7.
Auditors' remuneration
Audit-related assurance services
Support
Direct
costs (see
Costs
note 5)
£
£
115,036
412,859
280,877
-
395,913
412,859
Governance
Other
costs
£
£
371,449
22,889
Period
1/6/21
to
31/8/22
£
7,281
Period
1/6/21
to
31/8/22
£
2,000
Totals
£
527,895
280,877
808,772
Totals
£
412,859
Period
1/9/20
to
31/5/21
£
7,598
Period
1/9/20
to
31/5/21
£
2,000

8. Trustees' remuneration and benefits

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the period ended 31st August 2022 nor for the period ended 31st May 2021.

Trustees' expenses

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the period ended 31st August 2022 nor for the period ended 31st May 2021.

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New London Performing Arts Centre Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Period 1st June 2021 to 31st August 2022

9. Staff costs

Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Other pension costs
The average monthly number of employees during the period was as follows:
Staff
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
10.
Comparatives for the statement of financial activities
Income and endowments from
Charitable activities
Activities undertaken directly
Other income
Total
Expenditure on
Raising funds
Charitable activities
Support costs
Activities undertaken directly
Total
NET INCOME
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
Period
Period
1/6/21
1/9/20
to
to
31/8/22
31/5/21
£
£
118,848
97,428
15,018
6,306
3,960
2,372
137,826
106,106

Period
Period
1/6/21
1/9/20
to
to
31/8/22
31/5/21
48
38
Unrestricted
fund
£
319,561
99,654
419,215
2
231,103
146,585
377,690
41,525
96,754
138,279

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New London Performing Arts Centre Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Period 1st June 2021 to 31st August 2022

11. Tangible fixed assets

Cost
At 1st June 2021
Additions
At 31st August 2022
Depreciation
At 1st June 2021
Charge for year
At 31st August 2022
Net book value
At 31st August 2022
At 31st May 2021
12.
Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
13.
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Trade creditors
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
14.
Movement in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
TOTAL FUNDS
At 1/6/21
£
138,279
138,279
2022
£
500
4,057
4,557
2022
£
4,611
34,984
8,800
48,395
Net
movement
in funds
£
(89,487)
(89,487)
Fixtures
and
fittings
£
102,415
6,346
108,761
79,649
7,281
86,930
21,831
22,766
2021
£
4,750
1,104
5,854
2021
£
3,693
7,486
8,013
19,192
At
31/8/22
£
48,792
48,792
Fixtures
and
fittings
£
102,415
6,346
108,761
79,649
7,281
86,930
21,831
22,766
2021
£
4,750
1,104
5,854
2021
£
3,693
7,486
8,013
19,192
At
31/8/22
£
48,792
48,792

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New London Performing Arts Centre Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Period 1st June 2021 to 31st August 2022

14. Movement in funds - continued

Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming
resources
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
721,330
TOTAL FUNDS
721,330
Comparatives for movement in funds
At 1/9/20
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
96,754
TOTAL FUNDS
96,754
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
419,215
TOTAL FUNDS
419,215
Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(810,817)
(89,487)
(810,817)
(89,487)
Net
movement
At
in funds
31/5/21
£
£
41,525
138,279
41,525
138,279
Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(377,690)
41,525
(377,690)
41,525

15. Employee benefit obligations

The amount recognised in income or expenditure as an expense in relation to defined contribution plans was £3,960 (2021: £2,372).

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New London Performing Arts Centre Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Period 1st June 2021 to 31st August 2022

16. Related party disclosures

There were no related party transactions for the period ended 31st August 2022.

17. Limited by guarantee

New London Performing Arts Centre Limited is a company limited by guarantee and accordingly does not have a share capital.

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