Company Number: 6475806 (England and Wales) Charity Number: 1129614 CASfAWAY-GOOLE LTD (A company Ilmlted by guardntee) FINANCtAL STATEMENTS For the yea r ended 31 JULY 2024 Phoenix Accountancy and Business Consultsncy Limited CASTAWAYfjOOLE LTD Company No: 6475806 Charity No: 1129614 Contents to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 July 2024 Page Company Information Independent Examiners Report Direttors, Report 5.-12 Income and Expenditure Account 13 ststement of Financial Activities 14 Balan￿ Sheet 15-16 Statement of Cash Flows 17 Notes to the Financlal Ststements 18-31 CASTAWAY-GOOLE LTD Company No: 6475806 Charity No: 1129614 Company Information For the year ended 31 July 2024 DIREcfoRS WHO SERVED DURING THE YEAR: Mrs Linda Thornton Mr Robert Binns - Appointed 0110212024 Mrs Wendy Beck Mrs Margaret Hicks Clarke Mrs Christine Reay - Resigned 0610112025 Mr Joshua Coulthard - Resigned 0610112025 COMPANY SECREfARY Nicola Parrott - appointed November 2023 REGIsfERED OFFI Castaway-Goole Ltd Castsway Music Theatre Estcourt Street Goole East Yorkshire DN14 SAS REGIsfERED COMPANY NUMBER 6475806 REGIsfERED CHARtrf NUMBER 1129614 INDEPENDE￿ EXAMINER Rebecca Triffitt MAAT Phoenix Accountancy and Business Consultancy Limited Morley's Cottage Morley's Yard Beverley Èast Yorkshire HU17 9BY BANKERS CAF Bank Ltd 25 Kings Hlll Avenue Kings Hill West Malling Kent ME19 4JQ CASTAWAY-GOOLE LTD Company No: 6475806 Charity No: 1129614 Independent Examiner's Report to the Members of Castaway-Goole Llmited I report on the accounts of Castaway-Goole Llmltsd for the year ended 31 July 2024, which are set out on pages 13 to 31. Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner The trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparatlon of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not requlred for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an Independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act, to follow the prO￿dureS laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commisslon (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act and to state whether partlcular matters have come to my attentlon. Basis of independent examlnerfs report My examlnaljon was carried out in accordance wlth general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examinatlon Includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes conslderation of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be requlred in an audi¢ and consequently no opln5on is given as to whether the accounts present a 'tnJe and fairf view and the repjrt Is Ilmlted to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent examiner's statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention to indicate that: accounting records have not been kept in accordance vvith settion 386 of the Companies Act the accounts do not accord with such records: where accounts are prepared on an accruals basis, whether they fail to comply with relevant accounting requirements under section 396 of the Companies Act 2006, or are not consistent with the Charitles SORP (FRS102)effective 1st January 2019. any matter which the examiner believes should be dt7wn to the attention of the reader to galn a proper understandlng of the accounts. Rebecca Triffitt MAAT Phoenix Accountancy and Buslness Consultancy Llmited Norley's Cottage Norley's Yard Walkergate Beverley HU17 9BY CAsfAWAY.GOOLE LTD Company No: 6475806 Charity No: 1129614 Report of the Board of Trustees (Incorporating the Directorfs Report) For the year ended 31 July 2024 The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the company for the year ended 31 July 2024. The financlal statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006, the Memorandum and Articles of Association, and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: ststement of Recomniended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Flnanclal Reportlng Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective l January 2019). Reference and Administrative Details of the Charity, its Trustees and Advisers Name of chari Castaway-Goole Limited Com an istrati 6475806 ti n Number: 1129614 Re istered and Princi eratin Address: Castaway-Goole Ltd Castaway Music Theatre Estcourt Street Goole East yo1￿hlre DN14 5PS rs nd Trustees: The directors of the charitsble company i(the charity) are its trustees for the purpose of charity law and throughout this report are collectively referred to as the trustees. Names of trustees (directors) who served during the year and Sin￿ the year end were as follows: Mrs Linda Thornton Mrs Wendy Beck Ms Margaret Hicks Clarke Mrs Christine Reay - Resigned 06101/2025 Mr Joshua Coultsrd - Resigned 0610112025 Mr Robert Binns - Appointed 0110212024 The company is limited by guarantee therefo￿ none of the directors have an interest in share capitsl. cA￿AwAY-GoOLE LTD Company No: 6475806 Charity No: 1129614 Report of the Board of Trustees (incorporatlng the Dirertor's Report) For the year ended 31 July 2024 Com an Secreta Ms Nichola Parrott - appointed November 2023 Da Business Manager General Managers ement of t li Ms Nichola Parrott Ms Natslie Walker Mr Robert Readman In endent E miner: Rebecca Trlffltt MAAT Phoenix Accountancy and Business Consults Limlted Morley's Cottage Morley's Yard Walkergate Beverley East Yorkshire HU17 9BY Bankers CAF Bank Ltd 25 Kings Hill Avenue Kings Hill West Malling Kent ME19 4JQ Structure, Governance and Management overnin Doc ment: Ca5taway-Goole Ltd is a registered charity and a company Ilmlted by guarantee governed by its Memor7ndum and Artlcles of Association adopted on 10th January 2008. The company was incorporated on 17th January 2008. The Memorandum and Articles of Association have been amended on 7th October 2008, 24th February 2009 and 1st Dec 2011. Every member of the Charlty undertakes to contribute a maximum of £1 in the event of the charity winding up. CASTAWAY-GOOLE LTD Company No: 6475806 Charity No: 1129614 Report of the Board of Trustees (incorporating the Directorfs Report) For the year ended 31 July 2024 Recruitment and a ointment of Trustees The trustees form the Executive Commlttee of the charity. The members of the Executive Committee are elected at the Annual General Meeting by the members of the Charity, and usually serve for a three year term. One thlrd of the Trustee body must retire but can be re-elected at the AGM. All members are circulated with invltatlons to nominate trustees in advan￿ of the AGM. There is a provision for the co-optlon of additional trustees if required. Tr stee Induction an Trainin New trustees are intrcwjuced to members of staff, volunteers and other trustees, and are provided with an induction document and meeting, the Articles and Memorandum of Association, the business plan, the latest statutory financial statements, Annual Report, and financial reports. anlsatlonal Structure: The trustees manage the company and aim to consider only strategic decisions at their meetlngs. Trustees are aware that any confllct of interest is declared and minuted. The board meets bi-monthly. The Managers are not trustees but have been appointed by the trustees to manage the day-to-day operations of the charitable company. The Managers have authority to delegate as appropriate to staff, volunteers and sessional workshop leaders. Risk Mana ement: The major risks to which the company is exposed, as identified by the Directors, have been reviewed and systems have b*n established to mitigate those risks. Objectives and Activities The object of the company as reglstered In the Memorandum of Association is To improve the well-being, health and conditlons of life for adults and young people with learning and physlcal disabilitles, autistic spettrum condltions and mental health difficulties living primarity in Goole and its surrounding areas by: a) the provlsion of accessible opportunities for performance, leisure and training in performing, digitsl art forms and supporting technlcal and stage crafts; b) the facilitstion and provision of accessible employment, volunteering, training and advocacy opportunitles. Whilst still recovering from the considerable impact from the Covld pandemic, Castaway's main focus has been on rebuilding membership numbers, and also the reoryanisation of the whole management team to allow the introduction of an increased spread of skills and experience, to bring in new ideas in order to re-energise the Castaway model. CASTAWAY-GOOLE LTD Company No: 6475806 Charity No: 1129614 Report of the Board of Trustees (incorporating the Director's Report) For the year ended 31 July 2024 Main ob" r the followin In shaping our objectives for the following year and planning our activities, the trustees have considered the Charity Commission's guldance on public benefit. To continue to deliver music, t.heatre, dance, film and multi-media arts training, volunteering and advocacy opportunities for the Charity's beneficiaries, Including those hardest to reach because of disability, rural isolatlon or soclal clrcumstances. Str te ies for and si 'ficant activities that contri te to ach vin stated ectives The organisation continually seeks to explore all appropriate funding opportunities and income strearns which help achleve the cliarity's stated objectives. Achievements and Performance Review of Activities 2023 - 2024 The Castaway-Goole Limited board of trustees is satisfied that in our thirteenth year of operatlon as a Limited Company, 2023-2024: Our work reflected our alms. Our resources were well managed. Members were satisfied with the service they received. A balance was achieved betW￿n continuing core service provision and new developments. Different projects and achievements during the year: The Covid pandemic imparted on the face to face delivery of sessions, efforts were focused during the year on rebuilding member numbers and economically sUPPOrting the sessions, delivery. Management changes throughout the year We￿ managed so as not to impart on provision to the members. In summary, the different projects and achievements during the year were: The management team reassessed the weekly programme and introduced new workshops to increase interest amongst members. Online Arts Club developed during the pandemic has been popular and has been retalned in the revised programme. The PMLD session has finally been able to be re-intr0du￿d and has full membership. Group sessions still cover 6 days weeldy and aims to showcase all new work. Malntainingi revising and monltoring our Health and Safety and Safeguarding policies and protocols, reviewing monthly to align with government and Castaway requirements including online good practice and cleaning and equipping the building for offlce and limited fa￿ to fa￿ work. CASfAWAY-GOOLE LTD Company No: 6475806 Charity No: 1129614 Report of the Board of Trustees (incorporaling the Director's Report) For the year erided 31 July 2024 Re.view of Activities 2023- 2024 continued Castaway sing community choir weekly se￿lonS remain popular and are well supported. by community volijnteers. Performances were held at Howden Mlnster (during Arts4AII) in April, and prior the Christmas at Hanover Q)urt, Five Rivers and Morrisons. A performance entitles 'What the Wild Wood Remembers, was held at Castaway, funded by Do It for East Yorkshire in December with staff and volunteers transforming Castawavs main room into a forest story setting. Saturday Sloop Youth Group performed at Brldllngton Spa In January at the'Lets ROCW youth concert, with their music compositlon performed by members, funded by Youth Music. Youth Muslc also funded an Outreach projett at The Life Skills Hub Ltd in June, delivering a muslc workshop for the young people there. The Castaway Music Theatre Group rehearsed and performed The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe in Goole Market Hall in lune. Stsff and volunteers transformed the Space and the sell out performances were enthusiastically received. Membeis were involved in all stages of theatre and music produttion and gained experien￿ In all aspects. The Creative Transitions members were also supported to attend and matinee session and were shadowing staff and volunteers to galn work experience. The Creative Transitions group (for young adults 16-25yrs) has completedlts 4th (and penultimate) year and completed a full programme of events. In brief they have covered face to face sessions with special school pupils incorporating muslc, arts, dance, sculpture, poetry and creating promo videos ft)r the main Castaway Muslc Theatre show. Members did work experience with the show tech team, front of house, hair and make up/costumes and observed the running of the full dress rehearsal. Artwork was submitted for the Howden Mlnster Art4AII exhibition, and other events included theatre and clnema trips and filming on location for a cr film and trailer shown at Beverley Cinema Sustsining professional development opportunities for all creative assoclates, making use of all opportunities, including safeguarding training, working with our team of Trinity Arts Awards advisers offering Arts Awards to members at relevant levels. Training sessions were held for staff and volunteers during the year, covering First Aid and Makaton. Summer Youth Projects were held during the summer 2023 Including Chinese music & Next Door But One Theatre work funded by Children In Need. Feedback and experiences were reviewed to dellver and improve on the next year's summer projects. CASTAWAY-GOOLE LTD Company No: 6475806 Charity No: 1129614 Report of the Board of Trustees (incorporating the Dlrectorfs Report) For the year ended 31 July 2024 Review f Actlvities 24 ntin Members have throughout the year suggested and organised fundraislng attivities supported by the Castaway stsff and volunteers, which has encouraged learning and experience in a number of life skills for members. Castaway staff and volunteers proudly continue to support for membersi giving independent help and advice with their daily challenges, and support for their families. Financial Review Reserrfes Poli It is the aim of the Ekecutive Committee to retain three months runnlng costs in the unrestricted general fund to ensure a sufficient buffer to enable effective financial declslon-making, rather than short term decisions, and the company will work towards achievlng thls. Princi l Fundin r￿5 See note 12 of the notes to the accounts for a detailed explanation of the company's restricted funds. During the year all expenditure has been concentrated on the key objectives of the charity. Plans for Future Periods The managers continue to bed into their new roles, bringing enthuslasm and positivity. The new Business Manager appointment In autumn has combined the Finance and Admin requlrements into one role, bringlng efficiencies and providing a greater insight into the organisation. Castsway continue to apply for grant funding and is currently looking at renewing expiring funding for Youth provision which is needed for SEND projects In the area. The Board for Trust￿5 and managers are attively looklng at the future direttion possibilities, including premises use and expansion where posslble. The l)oard and managers are currently developing a 3 year business plan to look at future direction, including financial sustainability and long term need. Contlnue to support the volunteer workforce and maintain our recruitTnent initiative to bring new volunteers and increase diversity. 10 CASTAWAY-GOOLE LTD Company No: 6475806 Charity No: 1129614 Report of the Board of Trustees (incorporating the Director's Report) For the year ended 31 Juty 2024 Continue the Castaway Music Theatre performances. Following the success of the June 24 show of The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe, we will continue to fully manage the whole production, including venue and box office, providing a wealth of Op￿rtUnItIeS for staff, volunteers and members to expand their skills. We are looking to further recruit a Sing Creative Associate to expand the community choir. Continue to maintain & improve communications, marketing and social media , and to fully re-design the website, and to build a newly reorganised marketing strategy for increased experience of onllne ways of working and platforming Maintain support for professlonal development opportunities and training for creatlve assoclates and volunteers across all groups and attivities Continue to build and develop fundraising streams, along with promotion of the Friends of Castaway scheme. Look to maintain and extend our corporate sponsors who may support financially or through the giving of time and experti￿. Continue to seek grant and other sources of fundlng for core and revenue costs and improve and extend fundraising events. To work generally in accordance with PQASSO stsndards across the organisation Statement of disclosure of Information to Independent Examiner We, the directors of the company who held office at the date of approval of these financlal statements, each confirm so far as we are aware, that: there Is no relevant information of which the companvs Independent Examiner is unaware; and we have tsken all the steps that we ought to have taken as d1￿CtorS in order to make ourselves awa￿ of any relevant information and to estsblish that the company's Independent Examiner is aware of that Information. Statement of dirertor's responsibilities Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the stste of affairs of the charltable company and of the excess of income over expenditure of the charltsble company for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the dI￿rtOrS are reqUI￿d to: 11 CAsfAWAY-GOOLE LTD Company No: 6475806 Charity No: 1129614 Balance Sheet (continued) As at 31 July 2024 1) For the year ended 31 July 2024 the company was entitl8d to exemptlon under section 477 {2) of the Companies AGt 2006. 2) Members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006; 3) Th8 directors aGknowledg8 their responsibility for: i) ensuring the company keeps accounting records which comply with section 386. and ii) preparing accounts 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 profit or loss for the financial year, in accordance with the requirements of s8Ction 393, and which otherwise comply with th8 requirements of the companies Act relating to accounts, so far as applicable to the C￿mpany. These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companles subject to . the small companies regime. The financial statements were approved by the Board on and signed on their behalf by (date) Llnda Thornton, Chairperson The notes on page 18 to 31 form part of these financial ststsments. 16 CASTAWAY-GOOLE LTD Company No: 6475806 Charity No: 1129614 Income and Expenditure Account For the year ended 31 July 2024 Notes 2024 2023 TNCOME 145,183 190,100 EXPENDITURE (192,910) (191,066) OPERATING (DEFICIT)/SURPLUS (47,727) (966) INVEsfMENT INCOME BAD DEBTS WRrrrEN OFF 2,806 1,127 SURPLIISI(DEFICIT) FOR THE YEAR (44,921) 161 RESERVES BROUGirr FORWARD 109,161 109,000 RESERVES CARRIED FORWARD 109 161 Totsl Income of £147,989 (2023: £191,227) comprises £75,633 (2023: £94,490) for unrestrlcted funds and £72,356 (2023: £96,737) for restritted funds. A detsiled analysis of . income by Sour￿ is provided in the statement of financial activities. The deficit for the year of £44,921 (2023: deficit £161) comprises a defscit of £30,551 (2023: surplus £11.114) for unrestricted funds and a deflcit of £14,370 (2023: deficlt £10,953) for restrlcted funds as shown in the statement of financial activities. There are no recognised gains and losses other than those pa￿Ing through the income and expendlture account. The income and expenditure account has been prepared on the basis that all operations are continuing operatlons. The notes on pages 18 to 31 form part of these financial statements. 13 Ln Ln￿￿ThI 121.lil- OeNJ Lno rJ)Ln wo) li- *Ln rcco mmmm lj Iltl cE￿([)3￿uinUO￿￿