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2021-03-31-accounts

Trustees' Annual Report for the period

Period start date Period end date 01 04 2020 31 03 2021 From To

Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name Newmarket Operatic and Dramatic Society Ltd

Other names charity is known by NOMADS Registered charity number (if any) 1120041

Charity's principal address The Kings Theatre 16 Fitzroy Street Newmarket, Suffolk Postcode CB8 0JW

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
**year **
Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee (ifany)
Jamie Maguire Chairman 18/12/19 to 31/3/21 Nomads Membership
Sarah Smith CompanySecretary 17/10/18 to 31/3/21 Nomads membership
David Philpott Treasurer 14/10/19 to 31/3/21 Nomads membership
John Hadley Technical Director 7/5/19 to 31/3/21 Nomads Membership
April Murfet Fund Raising
Director
17/10/18 to 31/3/21 Nomads membership
Andrew Thorpe Youth Director 18/12/19 to 31/3/21 Nomads Membership
Chris Brighty Buildings Manager 14/10/19 to 31/3/21 Nomads Membership
Kevin LaPorte Artistic Director 18/12/19 to 31/3/21 Nomads Membership

Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)

Name Dates acted if not for whole year
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser
Name
Address
n/a
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Articles of Association & Memorandum Type of governing document

Limited Company How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company) Elected company directors Trustee selection methods

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:

The company/charity works within the following processes/policies; Finance Policy Child Protection Policy Health & Safety & Environmental Policy Membership Rules Social Responsibility Policy GDPR Privacy & Comms Policy Refunds Policy Job Descriptions Organisation Chart

Section C Objectives and activities

To educate the public in the dramatic, musical and operatic arts, and to further the development of public appreciation and taste in the said arts and in furtherance of this object to:

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The Charity has not been able to do any shows during lock-down as theatres have had to shut-down, they have managed to provide small theatre classes and continue fund-raising.

The Trustees declare that the objects of the society have been met with regard to public benefit .and have followed the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit.

Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

All productions and the running of the Charity and their premises have been undertaken in full by volunteers.

You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:

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Section D Achievements and performance

Produced the following

One Pantomime One Summer school with a musical One workshops All running for a minimum of one week. Friday night youth acting club and Saturday morning young children theatre school classes with reduced numbers due to covid

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Section D Achievements and erformance p The Charity has been able to raise funds from fund-raising but hopes to Summary of the main re-cover in the next financial year now lock-down restrictions start to lift achievements of the charity during the year

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Section E Financial review

The Charity has no policy on reserves at this moment in time.

Brief statement of the

charity’s policy on reserves

Details of any funds materially in deficit

Further financial review details (Optional information)

Funds come from membership subscriptions and fund-raising. You may choose to include additional information, where Expenditure has been minimal whilst the theatre has been closed. relevant about:

Section F other optional information

Significant funds had to be spent this year on building repairs and improvements to the building for health and safety and enhanced cleaning to ensure the theatre is as safe as possible during the pandemic

Section G Declaration

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

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Sarah Smith Full name(s) Sarah Smith Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Company Secretary etc) Date 15/01/2021

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Charity Registration No. 1120041

Company Registration No. 05980172 (England and Wales)

THE NEWMARKET OPERATIC, MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC SOCIETY LTD

ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

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LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees' Mrs S Smith Ms A Cook Mr C Brighty Mr D Philpott Mr J Hadley (Appointed 7 May 2020) Mr A Thorpe Mr K Laporte Mr J Maguire Company secretary Mrs S Smith Charity number 1120041 Company number 05980172 Registered office The Kings Theatre, 16 Fitzroy Street, Newmarket Suffolk CB8 0JW Independent examiner LB Group (Colchester) The Octagon Suite E2 2nd Floor Middleborough Colchester Essex CO1 1TG

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CONTENTS

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Trustees' report 1 - 2
Independent examiner's report 3
Statement of financial activities 4
Statement of financial position 5
Notes to the financial statements 6 - 12
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TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

The Trustees' present their report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2021.

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the company Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006 and the Statement of Recommended Practice, "Accounting and Reporting by Charities", issued in March 2005.

Objectives and activities

Objectives

The Company objectives are to educate the public and its members in the dramatic, musical and operatic arts, and to further the development of public appreciation and taste in the said arts and in furtherance of this object to: Promote plays, drama, comedies, operas, operettas and other dramatic and operatic works of educative value and purchase, acquire and obtain interests in the copyright of or the right to perform or show any such dramatic or operatic works.

The Trustees' have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the company should undertake.

Activities

The Activities of the company involve producing and performing our own productions for the public and providing workshops and clubs for children as well as staffing the building on a voluntary basis for outside groups to hire the theatre for their productions or use the theatre building as a venue for education or training purposes within these Arts, thus providing a community theatre.

Achievements and performance

Achievements

In view of the pandemic and the subsequent lock-down, which hit the Arts particularly hard, the Company has had to close the theatre and all events/activities were cancelled. Therefore, little has been achieved during this financial period.

Performance

The Company performance has decreased due to the pandemic and at the end of this financial period the theatre remains closed. Fund-raising has continued, some membership subscriptions were paid before the lock-down and COVID Grant schemes have helped the Company significantly.

Financial review

The Company Treasurer usually holds regular meetings with all relevant members responsible for areas within the Company and reports back to the Board with financial reports with reviews on expenditure/sales and budgets, however this has not always been possible during the pandemic, although the Board met regularly via video calls to review various aspects including the Company financials.

Plans for the future

The Company's plan is to survive given the current on-going climate due to the pandemic. Its aim is to keep membership numbers at the same levels to pre-lockdown and continue to build awareness in the local area of the theatre and keep audience numbers at a level to sustain its productions. A long-term aim is to investigate providing the venue for professional touring companies to educate the public more in the Arts. This will also involve marketing the building as a community theatre more.

Regular fund-raising is ongoing, applying and obtaining grants with a view to being able to afford to pay for some administrative support will be looked at.

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TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED)(INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

Structure, governance and management

Governing Document

Newmarket Operatic And Musical And Dramatic Society Limited is a non-profit making company limited by guarantee and was formed as a limited company and became a charity in 2006 by the members and trustees'. The governing documents of the charity are the company's Memorandum and Articles of Association.

The Trustees', who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year were:

Mrs S Smith Mrs F Harvey-Maguire (Resigned 7 May 2020) Ms A Cook Mr C Brighty Mr D Philpott Mr J Hadley (Appointed 7 May 2020) Mr A Thorpe Mr K Laporte Mr J Maguire

Governance

Newmarket Operatic And Musical And Dramatic Society Ltd is governed by an independent Board of Management, all of whom are Directors and Trustees. The Board meets quarterly and normally has 7 members but this financial year has been difficult with resignations and illness from several trustees leaving the Board to consist of 5 members at one point. All members have a variety of professional backgrounds relevant to the governance of the organisation. The Board are all volunteers.

Recruitment and Appointment of the Board of Trustees'

Trustees are recruited from the membership upon application and chosen by the Board in accordance with the procedures set out in the Articles of Association. New Trustees are provided with all relevant information and guidance notes from the Charities Commission on their roles and responsibilities of Trustees. Training is carried out informally during the course of undertaking their duties and advice and reports are issued as and when required.

The trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees'.

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Mrs S Smith Company Secretary 16-09-21 Dated: .........................

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

TO THE TRUSTEES' OF THE NEWMARKET OPERATIC, MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC SOCIETY LTD

I report to the Trustees' on my examination of the financial statements of The Newmarket Operatic, Musical and Dramatic Society Ltd (the company) for the year ended 31 March 2021.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the Trustees' of the company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (the 2006 Act).

Having satisfied myself that the financial statements 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 the company’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act). In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

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 that in any material respect:

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 financial statements to be reached.

LB Group (Colchester)

The Octagon Suite E2 2nd Floor Middleborough Colchester Essex CO1 1TG

Dated: .........................

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THE NEWMARKET OPERATIC, MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC SOCIETY LTD

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

Notes
Income and endowments from:
Voluntary income
3
Investment income
4
Other incoming resources
5
Total income and endowments
Resources expended:
Costs of generating funds
Costs of generating voluntary income
6
Charitable activities
Other resources expended
7
Governance costs
7
Total charitable expenditure
Total resources expended
Net income/(expenditure) for the year/
Net movement in funds
Fund balances at 1 April 2020
Fund balances at 31 March 2021
2021
£
18,624
2
42,020
60,646
25,500
13
17,718
17,731
43,231
17,415
208,795
226,210
2020
£
73,837
4
11,630
85,471
85,325
691
15,259
15,950
101,275
(15,804)
224,599
208,795

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

The statement of financial activities also complies with the requirements for an income and expenditure account under the Companies Act 2006.

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

AS AT 31 MARCH 2021

Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
10
Current assets
Stocks
11
Debtors
12
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
13
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Income funds
Unrestricted funds - general
2021
£
2,005
3,022
37,982
43,009
(4,989)
£
188,190
38,020
226,210
226,210
226,210
2020
£
2,241
13,653
6,415
22,309
(11,322)
£
197,808
10,987
208,795
208,795
208,795

The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 31 March 2021.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for ensuring that the charity keeps accounting records which comply with section 386 of the Act and for preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at the end of the financial year and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for the financial year in accordance with the requirements of sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the company.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.

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

16-09-21

The financial statements were approved by the Trustees' on .........................

.............................. .............................. Mrs S Smith Mr D Philpott Trustee Trustee

Company Registration No. 05980172

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

The Newmarket Operatic, Musical and Dramatic Society Ltd is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is The Kings Theatre, 16 Fitzroy Street, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 0JW.

1.1 Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the company's [governing document], the Companies Act 2006 and "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)". The company is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2 Charitable funds

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

1.3 Incoming resources

Income is recognised when the company is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the company has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

1.4 Resources expended

All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and is recognised when there is a legal or constructive obligation to pay. Expenditure has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category.

Governance costs include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements of the charity; this includes the preparation of this annual report and financial statements, and costs linked to the strategic management of the charity.

1.5 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost less estimated residual value of each asset over its expected useful life, as follows:

Land and buildings 2% Straight Line Plant and machinery 20% Reducing Balance

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THE NEWMARKET OPERATIC, MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC SOCIETY LTD

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in net income/(expenditure) for the year.

1.6 Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).

1.7 Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the stocks to their present location and condition. Items held for distribution at no or nominal consideration are measured the lower of replacement cost and cost.

1.8 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

1.9 Financial instruments

The company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the company's balance sheet when the company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the company’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.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

3 Voluntary income
Total Total
2021 2020
£ £
Ticket sales 310 39,683
Bar sales - 7,067
100 club 1,651 1,980
Hire of theatre - 700
Subscriptions 2,262 9,057
Kings Kidz/Kiddies 400 4,546
Programmes - 1,466
Costume hire - 190
Sweets, souvenirs &
refreshments - 3,738
Workshops & summer
schools 75 2,490
Social committee - 59
Draws - 2,946
Donations 13,926 (85)
60,646 85,471
4 Investment income
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
general general
2021 2020
£ £
Interest receivable 2 4
5 Other incoming resources
2021 2020
£ £
Miscellaneous 32,112 1,630
Government grants 9,908 10,000
42,020 11,630

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

6 Costs of generating funds

Costs of generating voluntary income
Front of house purchases
100 club prizes
Ticket and programme costs
Bar purchases
Advertising
Light, heat, water & refuse
Wardrobe & make-up
Sets, props, lighting, sound etc
Royalties, scripts, music, show licences etc
Musicians' fees
Insurance
Mileage and transport costs
Telephone
Licences
Repairs & renewals
Cleaning
Choreography and performance fees
Costs of generating voluntary income
For the year ended 31 March 2020
Costs of generating voluntary income
2021
£
113
548
-
144
2,926
7,432
53
298
(345)
-
3,832
114
720
757
7,455
1,388
65
25,500
25,500
2020
£
1,934
845
1,183
3,738
8,322
12,222
3,598
9,707
6,412
12,455
3,547
59
1,175
1,157
4,183
3,446
11,342
85,325
85,325
85,325

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

7 Charitable activities

Other
resources
expended
Governance
costs
£
£
Professional fees
-
5,180
Accountancy fees
-
1,650
Interest payments and charges
-
1,270
Depreciation
-
9,618
Loss on disposal of tangible FA
-
-
Miscellaneous
13
-
Bad debts written off
-
-
13
17,718
13
17,718
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds - general
13
17,718
13
17,718
For the year ended 31 March 2020
Unrestricted funds - general
691
15,259
691
15,259
Total
2021
£
5,180
1,650
1,270
9,618
-
13
-
17,731
17,731
17,731
17,731
Total
2020
£
100
1,650
900
10,975
1,634
314
377
15,950
15,950
15,950
15,950

8 Trustees' transactions

Please see below remuneration and benefits paid to the trustees in the year:

Mr E Papworth was paid £Nil (2020: £1,821) for the design and printing of show programmes, which are provided under contract. Ms C Blacker was paid £832 (2020: £524) for cleaning services during the year and is contracted via Sarah & Cat Cleaning (partner of which is Mrs S Smith). Mrs S Smith was paid £500 (2020: £670) via Paraphernalia Costumes Limited for bookkeeping and costume hire. Pika Creative Ltd (director of which is Mr K Laporte) was paid £252 (2020: £1,857) under contract for the design of posters, leaflets and the company website.

9 Employees

There were no employees during the year.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

10
Tangible fixed assets
Cost
At 1 April 2020
At 31 March 2021
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 April 2020
Depreciation charged in the year
At 31 March 2021
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2021
At 31 March 2020
11
Stocks
Raw materials and consumables
12
Debtors
Amounts falling due within one year:
Trade debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
13
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Trade creditors
Accruals and deferred income
Land and
buildings
Plant and
machinery
£
£
209,507
99,184
209,507
99,184
38,838
72,045
4,190
5,428
43,028
77,473
166,479
21,711
170,669
27,139
2021
£
2,005
2021
£
631
2,391
3,022
2021
£
3,339
1,650
4,989
Total
£
308,691
308,691
110,883
9,618
120,501
188,190
197,808
2020
£
2,241
2020
£
10,329
3,324
13,653
2020
£
9,672
1,650
11,322

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

14 Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2021 2020
£ £
Fund balances at 31 March 2021 are represented by:
Tangible assets 188,190 197,808
Current assets/(liabilities) 38,020 10,987
226,210 208,795
15 Cash generated from operations 2021 2020
£ £
Surplus/(deficit) for the year 17,415 (15,804)
Adjustments for:
Investment income recognised in statement of financial activities (2) (4)
Movements in working capital:
Decrease in stocks 236 1,225
Decrease/(increase) in debtors 10,631 (9,569)
(Decrease)/increase in creditors (6,333) 6,879
Cash generated from/(absorbed by) operations 21,947 (17,273)
16 Analysis of changes in net funds
The company had no debt during the year.

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Charity Registration No. 1120041

Company Registration No. 05980172 (England and Wales)

THE NEWMARKET OPERATIC, MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC SOCIETY LTD

ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021 PAGES FOR FILING WITH REGISTRAR

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THE NEWMARKET OPERATIC, MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC SOCIETY LTD

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees' Mrs S Smith Ms A Cook Mr C Brighty Mr D Philpott Mr J Hadley (Appointed 7 May 2020) Mr A Thorpe Mr K Laporte Mr J Maguire Company secretary Mrs S Smith Charity number 1120041 Company number 05980172 Registered office The Kings Theatre, 16 Fitzroy Street, Newmarket Suffolk CB8 0JW Independent examiner LB Group (Colchester) The Octagon Suite E2 2nd Floor Middleborough Colchester Essex CO1 1TG

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CONTENTS

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Trustees' report 1 - 2
Independent examiner's report 3
Statement of financial activities 4
Statement of financial position 5
Notes to the financial statements 6 - 12
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THE NEWMARKET OPERATIC, MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC SOCIETY LTD

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

The Trustees' present their report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2021.

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the company Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006 and the Statement of Recommended Practice, "Accounting and Reporting by Charities", issued in March 2005.

Objectives and activities

Objectives

The Company objectives are to educate the public and its members in the dramatic, musical and operatic arts, and to further the development of public appreciation and taste in the said arts and in furtherance of this object to: Promote plays, drama, comedies, operas, operettas and other dramatic and operatic works of educative value and purchase, acquire and obtain interests in the copyright of or the right to perform or show any such dramatic or operatic works.

The Trustees' have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the company should undertake.

Activities

The Activities of the company involve producing and performing our own productions for the public and providing workshops and clubs for children as well as staffing the building on a voluntary basis for outside groups to hire the theatre for their productions or use the theatre building as a venue for education or training purposes within these Arts, thus providing a community theatre.

Achievements and performance

Achievements

In view of the pandemic and the subsequent lock-down, which hit the Arts particularly hard, the Company has had to close the theatre and all events/activities were cancelled. Therefore, little has been achieved during this financial period.

Performance

The Company performance has decreased due to the pandemic and at the end of this financial period the theatre remains closed. Fund-raising has continued, some membership subscriptions were paid before the lock-down and COVID Grant schemes have helped the Company significantly.

Financial review

The Company Treasurer usually holds regular meetings with all relevant members responsible for areas within the Company and reports back to the Board with financial reports with reviews on expenditure/sales and budgets, however this has not always been possible during the pandemic, although the Board met regularly via video calls to review various aspects including the Company financials.

Plans for the future

The Company's plan is to survive given the current on-going climate due to the pandemic. Its aim is to keep membership numbers at the same levels to pre-lockdown and continue to build awareness in the local area of the theatre and keep audience numbers at a level to sustain its productions. A long-term aim is to investigate providing the venue for professional touring companies to educate the public more in the Arts. This will also involve marketing the building as a community theatre more.

Regular fund-raising is ongoing, applying and obtaining grants with a view to being able to afford to pay for some administrative support will be looked at.

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TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED)(INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

Structure, governance and management

Governing Document

Newmarket Operatic And Musical And Dramatic Society Limited is a non-profit making company limited by guarantee and was formed as a limited company and became a charity in 2006 by the members and trustees'. The governing documents of the charity are the company's Memorandum and Articles of Association.

The Trustees', who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year were:

Mrs S Smith Mrs F Harvey-Maguire (Resigned 7 May 2020) Ms A Cook Mr C Brighty Mr D Philpott Mr J Hadley (Appointed 7 May 2020) Mr A Thorpe Mr K Laporte Mr J Maguire

Governance

Newmarket Operatic And Musical And Dramatic Society Ltd is governed by an independent Board of Management, all of whom are Directors and Trustees. The Board meets quarterly and normally has 7 members but this financial year has been difficult with resignations and illness from several trustees leaving the Board to consist of 5 members at one point. All members have a variety of professional backgrounds relevant to the governance of the organisation. The Board are all volunteers.

Recruitment and Appointment of the Board of Trustees'

Trustees are recruited from the membership upon application and chosen by the Board in accordance with the procedures set out in the Articles of Association. New Trustees are provided with all relevant information and guidance notes from the Charities Commission on their roles and responsibilities of Trustees. Training is carried out informally during the course of undertaking their duties and advice and reports are issued as and when required.

The trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees'.

..............................

Mrs S Smith Company Secretary Dated: ......................... 16-09-21

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

TO THE TRUSTEES' OF THE NEWMARKET OPERATIC, MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC SOCIETY LTD

I report to the Trustees' on my examination of the financial statements of The Newmarket Operatic, Musical and Dramatic Society Ltd (the company) for the year ended 31 March 2021.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the Trustees' of the company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (the 2006 Act).

Having satisfied myself that the financial statements 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 the company’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act). In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

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 that in any material respect:

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 financial statements to be reached.

LB Group (Colchester)

The Octagon Suite E2 2nd Floor Middleborough Colchester Essex CO1 1TG

Dated: .........................

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

Notes
Income and endowments from:
Voluntary income
3
Investment income
4
Other incoming resources
5
Total income and endowments
Resources expended:
Costs of generating funds
Costs of generating voluntary income
6
Charitable activities
Other resources expended
7
Governance costs
7
Total charitable expenditure
Total resources expended
Net income/(expenditure) for the year/
Net movement in funds
Fund balances at 1 April 2020
Fund balances at 31 March 2021
2021
£
18,624
2
42,020
60,646
25,500
13
17,718
17,731
43,231
17,415
208,795
226,210
2020
£
73,837
4
11,630
85,471
85,325
691
15,259
15,950
101,275
(15,804)
224,599
208,795

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

The statement of financial activities also complies with the requirements for an income and expenditure account under the Companies Act 2006.

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

AS AT 31 MARCH 2021

Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
10
Current assets
Stocks
11
Debtors
12
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
13
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Income funds
Unrestricted funds - general
2021
£
2,005
3,022
37,982
43,009
(4,989)
£
188,190
38,020
226,210
226,210
226,210
2020
£
2,241
13,653
6,415
22,309
(11,322)
£
197,808
10,987
208,795
208,795
208,795

The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 31 March 2021.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for ensuring that the charity keeps accounting records which comply with section 386 of the Act and for preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at the end of the financial year and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for the financial year in accordance with the requirements of sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the company.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.

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

16-09-21

The financial statements were approved by the Trustees' on .........................

.............................. .............................. Mrs S Smith Mr D Philpott Trustee Trustee

Company Registration No. 05980172

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

The Newmarket Operatic, Musical and Dramatic Society Ltd is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is The Kings Theatre, 16 Fitzroy Street, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 0JW.

1.1 Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the company's [governing document], the Companies Act 2006 and "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)". The company is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2 Charitable funds

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

1.3 Incoming resources

Income is recognised when the company is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the company has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

1.4 Resources expended

All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and is recognised when there is a legal or constructive obligation to pay. Expenditure has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category.

Governance costs include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements of the charity; this includes the preparation of this annual report and financial statements, and costs linked to the strategic management of the charity.

1.5 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost less estimated residual value of each asset over its expected useful life, as follows:

Land and buildings 2% Straight Line Plant and machinery 20% Reducing Balance

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in net income/(expenditure) for the year.

1.6 Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).

1.7 Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the stocks to their present location and condition. Items held for distribution at no or nominal consideration are measured the lower of replacement cost and cost.

1.8 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

1.9 Financial instruments

The company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the company's balance sheet when the company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the company’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.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

3 Voluntary income
Total Total
2021 2020
£ £
Ticket sales 310 39,683
Bar sales - 7,067
100 club 1,651 1,980
Hire of theatre - 700
Subscriptions 2,262 9,057
Kings Kidz/Kiddies 400 4,546
Programmes - 1,466
Costume hire - 190
Sweets, souvenirs &
refreshments - 3,738
Workshops & summer
schools 75 2,490
Social committee - 59
Draws - 2,946
Donations 13,926 (85)
60,646 85,471
4 Investment income
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
general general
2021 2020
£ £
Interest receivable 2 4
5 Other incoming resources
2021 2020
£ £
Miscellaneous 32,112 1,630
Government grants 9,908 10,000
42,020 11,630

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

6 Costs of generating funds

Costs of generating voluntary income
Front of house purchases
100 club prizes
Ticket and programme costs
Bar purchases
Advertising
Light, heat, water & refuse
Wardrobe & make-up
Sets, props, lighting, sound etc
Royalties, scripts, music, show licences etc
Musicians' fees
Insurance
Mileage and transport costs
Telephone
Licences
Repairs & renewals
Cleaning
Choreography and performance fees
Costs of generating voluntary income
For the year ended 31 March 2020
Costs of generating voluntary income
2021
£
113
548
-
144
2,926
7,432
53
298
(345)
-
3,832
114
720
757
7,455
1,388
65
25,500
25,500
2020
£
1,934
845
1,183
3,738
8,322
12,222
3,598
9,707
6,412
12,455
3,547
59
1,175
1,157
4,183
3,446
11,342
85,325
85,325
85,325

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

7 Charitable activities

Other
resources
expended
Governance
costs
£
£
Professional fees
-
5,180
Accountancy fees
-
1,650
Interest payments and charges
-
1,270
Depreciation
-
9,618
Loss on disposal of tangible FA
-
-
Miscellaneous
13
-
Bad debts written off
-
-
13
17,718
13
17,718
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds - general
13
17,718
13
17,718
For the year ended 31 March 2020
Unrestricted funds - general
691
15,259
691
15,259
Total
2021
£
5,180
1,650
1,270
9,618
-
13
-
17,731
17,731
17,731
17,731
Total
2020
£
100
1,650
900
10,975
1,634
314
377
15,950
15,950
15,950
15,950

8 Trustees' transactions

Please see below remuneration and benefits paid to the trustees in the year:

Mr E Papworth was paid £Nil (2020: £1,821) for the design and printing of show programmes, which are provided under contract. Ms C Blacker was paid £832 (2020: £524) for cleaning services during the year and is contracted via Sarah & Cat Cleaning (partner of which is Mrs S Smith). Mrs S Smith was paid £500 (2020: £670) via Paraphernalia Costumes Limited for bookkeeping and costume hire. Pika Creative Ltd (director of which is Mr K Laporte) was paid £252 (2020: £1,857) under contract for the design of posters, leaflets and the company website.

9 Employees

There were no employees during the year.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

10
Tangible fixed assets
Cost
At 1 April 2020
At 31 March 2021
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 April 2020
Depreciation charged in the year
At 31 March 2021
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2021
At 31 March 2020
11
Stocks
Raw materials and consumables
12
Debtors
Amounts falling due within one year:
Trade debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
13
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Trade creditors
Accruals and deferred income
Land and
buildings
Plant and
machinery
£
£
209,507
99,184
209,507
99,184
38,838
72,045
4,190
5,428
43,028
77,473
166,479
21,711
170,669
27,139
2021
£
2,005
2021
£
631
2,391
3,022
2021
£
3,339
1,650
4,989
Total
£
308,691
308,691
110,883
9,618
120,501
188,190
197,808
2020
£
2,241
2020
£
10,329
3,324
13,653
2020
£
9,672
1,650
11,322

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

14 Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2021 2020
£ £
Fund balances at 31 March 2021 are represented by:
Tangible assets 188,190 197,808
Current assets/(liabilities) 38,020 10,987
226,210 208,795
15 Cash generated from operations 2021 2020
£ £
Surplus/(deficit) for the year 17,415 (15,804)
Adjustments for:
Investment income recognised in statement of financial activities (2) (4)
Movements in working capital:
Decrease in stocks 236 1,225
Decrease/(increase) in debtors 10,631 (9,569)
(Decrease)/increase in creditors (6,333) 6,879
Cash generated from/(absorbed by) operations 21,947 (17,273)
16 Analysis of changes in net funds
The company had no debt during the year.

Charity Registration No. 1120041 Company Registration No. 05980172 (England and Wales)

THE NEWMARKET OPERATIC, MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC SOCIETY LTD ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

THE NEWMARKET OPERATIC, MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC SOCIETY LTD LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees'

Mrs S Smith

Ms A Cook

Mr C Brighty

Mr D Philpott

Mr J Hadley

Mr A Thorpe

Mr K Laporte

Mr J Maguire

Company secretary Mrs S Smith

Charity number 1120041 Company number 05980172

Registered office The Kings Theatre, 16 Fitzroy Street, Newmarket Suffolk CB8 0JW

Independent examiner LB Group (Colchester) The Octagon Suite E2 2nd Floor Middleborough Colchester Essex CO1 1TG

THE NEWMARKET OPERATIC, MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC SOCIETY LTD TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

The Trustees' present their report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2021. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the company Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006 and the Statement of Recommended Practice, "Accounting and Reporting by Charities", issued in March 2005. Objectives and activities Objectives The Company objectives are to educate the public and its members in the dramatic, musical and operatic arts, and to further the development of public appreciation and taste in the said arts and in furtherance of this object to: Promote plays, drama, comedies, operas, operettas and other dramatic and operatic works of educative value and

purchase, acquire and obtain interests in the copyright of or the right to perform or show any such dramatic or operatic works. The Trustees' have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the company should undertake. Activities The Activities of the company involve producing and performing our own productions for the public and providing workshops and clubs for children as well as staffing the building on a voluntary basis for outside groups to hire the theatre for their productions or use the theatre building as a venue for education or training purposes within these Arts, thus providing a community theatre. Achievements and performance Achievements In view of the pandemic and the subsequent lock-down, which hit the Arts particularly hard, the Company has had to close the theatre and all events/activities were

cancelled. Therefore, little has been achieved during this financial period. Performance The Company performance has decreased due to the pandemic and at the end of this financial period the theatre remains closed. Fund-raising has continued, some membership subscriptions were paid before the lock-down and COVID Grant schemes have helped the Company significantly. Financial review The Company Treasurer usually holds regular meetings with all relevant members responsible for areas within the Company and reports back to the Board with financial reports with reviews on expenditure/sales and budgets, however this has not always been possible during the pandemic, although the Board met regularly via video calls to review various aspects including the Company financials. Plans for the future The Company's plan is to survive given the current on-going climate due to the pandemic. Its aim is to keep membership numbers at the same levels to prelockdown and continue to build awareness in the local area of the theatre and keep audience numbers at a level to sustain its productions. A long-term aim is to investigate providing the venue for professional touring companies to educate the public more in the Arts. This will also involve marketing the building as a community theatre more. Regular fund-raising is ongoing, applying and obtaining grants with a view to being able to afford to pay for some administrative support will be looked at.

Structure, governance and management Governing Document Newmarket Operatic And Musical And Dramatic Society Limited is a non-profit making company limited by guarantee and was formed as a limited company and became a charity in 2006 by the members and trustees'. The governing documents of the charity are the company's Memorandum and Articles of Association. The Trustees', who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year were:

Mrs S Smith

Mrs F Harvey-Maguire (Resigned 7 May 2020)

Ms A Cook

Mr C Brighty

Mr D Philpott

Mr J Hadley (Appointed 7 May 2020)

Mr A Thorpe

Mr K Laporte

Mr J Maguire

Newmarket Operatic And Musical And Dramatic Society Ltd is governed by an independent Board of Management, all of whom are Directors and Trustees. The Board meets quarterly and normally has 7-9 members. All members have a variety of professional backgrounds relevant to the governance of the organisation. The Board are all volunteers. Recruitment and Appointment of the Board of Trustees' Trustees are recruited from the membership upon application and chosen by the Board in accordance with the procedures set out in the Articles of Association. New Trustees are provided with all relevant information and guidance notes from the Charities Commission on their roles and responsibilities of Trustees. Training is carried out informally during the course of undertaking their duties and advice and reports are issued as and when required. The trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees'.

THE NEWMARKET OPERATIC, MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC SOCIETY LTD INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES' OF THE NEWMARKET OPERATIC, MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC SOCIETY LTD –

I report to the Trustees' on my examination of the financial statements of The Newmarket Operatic, Musical and Dramatic Society Ltd (the company) for the year ended 31 March 2021. Responsibilities and basis of report As the Trustees' of the company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (the 2006 Act). Having satisfied myself that the financial statements 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 the company’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act). In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act. Independent examiner's statement 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 that in any material respect: 1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or 2 the financial statements do not accord with those records; or 3 the financial statements 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 financial statements 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 financial statements to be reached.

LB Group (Colchester) The Octagon Suite E2 2nd Floor Middleborough Colchester Essex CO1 1TG