REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1126465 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 FOR BEECHES PERFORMING ARTS PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS BEECHES PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLE E R Grove & Co Limited Grove House Coombs Wood Court Steel Park Road Halesowen West Midlands B62 8BF
BEECHES PERFORMING ARTS CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Page Report of the Trustees Independent Examine9 Report Statement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet Notes to the Financial Ststements Detalled Statement of Financial Activities 10
BEECHES PERFORMING ARTS REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2018. 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 {FRS102) (effective 1 January 2015). OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Objectives and aims To advance. improve. develop and maintain the advancement of education of members and leaders of the Beeches Performance Ensemble and the promotion of mental. moral and physical development of young people and adults, through the provision of exhibilions, competitions, concerts of music and dance and such other charitable purposes in furtherance of the objects as the Trustees decide. Significant activities The Beeches Performance Ensemble has successfully provided opportunities to local communities to appreciate and participale in band competitions. The band has plad significant irnportance on its role in providing volunteèring opportunities and these have provided tangible employment outcomes. Public benefit The primary objective of The Beeches Performan Ensemble is to advance, improve, develop and maintain public education, and appreciation of, the arts and music, including public perfomiance, recitals and the maintenance of musical instruments. The charity also provides musicians with educational opportunities to increase their creative learning. This may be through music ensembles and workshops to increase musicians leaming, perfomiance skills and inclLtdes specialist teaching as required, hosting public concert. recitals and other events for the benefit of players and members of the public. ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE By providing positive settings, we are able to build self-confidence and skills, whilsl supporting wellbeing. accomplish this through hosting music perf0mlans. We FINANCIAL REVIEW The Beeches Performance Ensemble has learnt a lot about how to manage a marching band and has become a much more experienced, sucsSful and well-run organisation creating a strong foundation for the future. The charity still faces the same key common challenges that affects so many other bands and similar artistiG enterprises. and that is the ability to raise sufficient funding to cover it's cosls. Remuneration Pollcy Remuneration is delermined by the Trustees by giwng due consideration to market rates in the sector, perfonrtance and afft)rdability. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes an unincorporated charlty. The chartty is a registered charity, registered with the Charity Commission in England and Wales, charity number 1126465 from 28th October 2008. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registerod Charity number 1126465 Prlnclpal addrèss 23 Keats Drive Bilston BV14 8SQ Trustees Mr A Dallison Mrs A Green Miss C Reardon Mr J Dimmick Mr K Green Chairman and Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee Page 1
BEECHES PERFORMING ARTS REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Independent Examiner Steven Lomas E R Grove & Co Limited Grove House Cootnbs Wood Court Steel Park Road Halesowen West Midlands B62 8BF CHANGE OF NAME The charity passed a special resolution on 8 May 2025 changing its name from Beeches Performance Ensemble to Beeches Performing Arts. Approved by ordèr of the board of trustees on 18 December 2025 and signed on its behalf by= Mr A D Dallison - Trustee Page 2
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF BEECHES PERFORMING ARTS Independent examlnef s report to the trustees of Beeches Performing Arts I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Beeches Performing Arts (the Trust) for the year ended 31 March 2025. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 Cthe Act'i. I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145{5)(bl of the Act. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confim that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act; or the accounts do not accord with those records., or the accounts do nol comply with the applicable requirem8nts concerning the fomi and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter Gonsidered as part of an independent examination. 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. Steven Lomas E R Grove & Co Limited Grove House Coombs Wood Court Steel Park Road Halesowen West Midlands B62 8BF 18 December 2025 Page 3
BEECHES PERFORMING ARTS STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 2025 Unrestricted fund 2024 Total funds Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 28,553 29,992 Other trading activities 11,285 13,548 Totsl 39,838 43,540 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 37,392 45,482 Other 4,362 375 Total 41,754 45,857 NET INCOMEI{EXPENDITURE) (1,916) (2,317) RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward {5,331) (3,0141 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD (7,24n (5.331) The notes form part of these financial statements Page 4
BEECHES PERFORMING ARTS BALANCE SHEET 31 MARCH 2025 2025 Unrestricted fund 2024 Total funds Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 844 1,125 CURRENT ASSETS Cash al bank and in hand 152 1,788 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year (8,243) (8.244) NET CURRENT ASSETSI{LIABILITIESI (8,091) (6,456) TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES (7,247) 15,331) NET ASSETSI(LIABILITIES) 17,247) (5,331) FUNDS Unrestricted funds (7,247) {5,331) TOTAL FUNDS (7,247) (5,3311 The financial statements wère approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 18 December 2025 and were signed on its behalf by.. Mr A D Dallison - Trustee The notes fom part of these financial statements Page 5
BEECHES PERFORMING ARTS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of preparing the financial statsments The financial slalements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounling 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 Charities Art 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. Income All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. Expenditure Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to partiGular headings they have been allocated lo activities on a basis consistent with the use of reSoUrs. Tanglble fixed assets Depreciation is provided at the followng annual ratés in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life. Motor vehicles 25010 on reducing balance Taxation The charity is exempt from tsx on its charitable activities. Fund accountlng Unrestricted funds can be used in accordan wth 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 specffied 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 ststemonts. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES 2025 2024 Fundraising events Other trading activities Drum Corp Europe costs 780 850 9,655 4,267 9,281 11,285 13,548 TRUSTEES. REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS Ther8 were no trustees, remuneration or other benefits for the y&ar ended 31 March 2025 nor for the year ended 31 March 2024. Trustees. expenses There were no trustees, expenses paid for the year 8nd8d 31 March 2025 nor for the year ended 31 March 2024. Page 6 continued...
BEECHES PERFORMING ARTS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Unrestricted fund INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 29,992 Qther trading adivities 13,548 Total 43,540 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 45,482 Other 375 Total 45,857 NET INCOMEI{EXPENDITUREI (2,317) RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward (3.014) TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD (5,331) TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Motor vehicles COST At 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025 1,500 DEPRECIATION At 1 April 2024 Charge for year 375 281 At 31 March 2025 656 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 March 2025 844 At 31 March 2024 1,125 Page 7 continued...
BEECHES PERFORMING ARTS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2025 2024 Olher Greditors 8.243 8,244 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Net movement in funds At 31.3.25 At 1.4.24 Unrestricted funds General fund (5,331) (1,916) (7,247) TOTAL FUNDS {5,331) (1,916) (7.24n Net movement in funds, included in the abova are as follows: Incoming resources ReSoUrS expended Movement in funds Unrestricted funds General fund 39,838 (41,754) (1,916) TOTAL FUNDS 39,838 (41,754) (1,916) Comparatives for movement In funds Net movement in funds At 31.3.24 At 1.4.23 Unrestricted funds General fund {3,0141 (2,317) (5,331) TOTAL FUNDS 13,014) (2,317) {5,331) Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows.. Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in funds Unrestricted funds General fund 43,540 (45,857) (2,317) TOTAL FUNDS 43,540 {45,857) (2,317) Page 8 continued...
BEECHES PERFORMING ARTS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows.. Net movement in funds At 31.3.25 At 1.4.23 Unrestrictsd funds General fijnd (3,014) (4,233) (7,247) TOTAL FUNDS (3,014) (4,233} {7,24n A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in funds Unrestricted funds General fvnd 83,378 (87.611) {4,233) TOTAL FUNDS 83,378 (87,611) 14,233) RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 March 2025. Page 9
BEECHES PERFORMING ARTS DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 2025 2024 INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donatlons and legacles Donations Subscriptions 2,800 25,753 488 29,504 28,553 29,992 other trading actlvities Fundraising events Other trading activities Drum Corp Europe cosls 780 850 9,655 4,267 9,281 11,285 13,548 Total Incomlng resources 39,838 43,540 EXPENDITURE other trading activities Coach fees Uniform expenses Instrument and accessories Drum Corp Europe expenses 1,950 3,179 2,168 11,882 14,245 1,895 3,480 8,400 19,179 28,020 Support costs Management Insurance Rent and hall hire Membership fèes 373 12.745 373 10,521 140 13,118 11,034 Finance Bank charges 61 60 Other Sundries Competition expenses Motor and travel expenses Depreciation of motor vehicles 300 4,081 4,734 281 307 935 5.126 375 9,396 6,743 Total rèsources éxpended 41,754 45.857 Net expenditure (1,916) (2,317) This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements Page 10