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2024-12-31-accounts

Charity Registration No. 1134863

Company Registration No. 06940032 (England and Wales)

THE LOFT THEATRE COMPANY

ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

THE LOFT THEATRE COMPANY

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees Mr D Fletcher
Mrs S Moore
Mr R Moore
Mr J Synge
Mr C O'Brien
Ms V Betts
Ms V Holding
Ms L Frazier
Mr P Harrison
Ms M McDonough
Mr D Barclay
Charity number 1134863
Company number 06940032
Registered office Loft Theatre
Victoria Colonnade
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV31 3AA
Independent examiner Burgis & Bullock
23-25 Waterloo Place
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV32 5LA
Bankers HSBC Bank plc
The Parade
PO Box 88
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV32 4BU
Solicitors Blythe Liggins
Edmund House
Rugby Road
Leamington Spa
CV32 6EL

THE LOFT THEATRE COMPANY

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Investment advisors

Self Chartered Financial Planners 6 Elm Court Arden Street Stratford Upon Avon Warwickshire CV37 6PA

THE LOFT THEATRE COMPANY

CONTENTS

Page
Trustees' report 1 - 6
Independent examiner's report 7
Statement of financial activities 8 - 9
Balance sheet 10 - 11
Notes to the financial statements 12 - 25

THE LOFT THEATRE COMPANY

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

The trustees present their report and accounts for year ended 31st December 2024.

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in Note 1 to the accounts and comply with the charity'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)” (as amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2019).

Structure, governance and management

The charity is a company limited by guarantee and was incorporated on 22nd June 2009. The charity is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association dated 22nd June 2009 as amended by special resolution dated 11th January 2010, special resolution dated 8th April 2018 and special resolution dated 9th May 2022.

The 2022 AGM agreed to amend the Articles to remove the existing membership system and empower the volunteers at The Loft to attend and vote at all General and Extraordinary Meetings of the company.

The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:

Member of
audit panel
Mr D Fletcher Yes
Mr R Moore
Ms S Moore Yes
Mr C O'Brien
Mr J Synge Yes
Ms V Betts
Ms V Holding
Mr D Barclay
Ms L Frazier
Mr P Harrison
Ms M McDonough

The board have appointed an Artistic Director, Sue Moore, and a General Manager, Robin Boyd, and delegated to them limited powers to manage the day-to-day affairs of the company. The Loft Theatre Company is run almost entirely by volunteers and provides opportunities for the community to join the Theatre and participate in the management and presentation of high quality theatre. There are no barriers to participation and admission to performances is open to the general public and there are concessionary ticket price schemes in operation.

The Trustees have assessed the major risk factors to which the charity is exposed and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate the company’s exposure to risks.

THE LOFT THEATRE COMPANY

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Trustees are generally appointed at the AGM. The process of appointing and retiring trustees, is set out in our Articles 31 to 45, as amended by special resolution dated 11th January 2010, special resolution dated 8th April 2018 and special resolution dated 9th May 2022.

None of the trustees has any beneficial interest in the company. All of the trustees are members of the company and guarantee to contribute £1 in the event of a winding up.

Objectives and activities

  1. To advance education in the arts, primarily the performing arts, for the public benefit, in particular by: a) the production and promotion of theatre plays;

b) encouraging and promoting the study and appreciation of theatre and participating in making theatre; and c) encouraging and promoting appreciation and interest in performing arts, including music, film and dance.

  1. To provide or assist in the provision of facilities, in the interests of social welfare, for recreation or other leisure time occupation of the public with the object of improving their quality and conditions of life.

The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.

Achievements and performance

This Artistic Report covers the year of 2024, reflecting the decision to run our financial affairs over a calendar year.

The Loft continues to attain a consistently high standard right across all areas of the theatre. This quality is also consistently endorsed by critics in their reviews about The Loft, frequently comparing its productions to professional standards and applauding its programme choice.

It is the consistency that is the key to the continuing high reputation we enjoy. We have a strong degree of interest from actors and have welcomed new actors to the casts and creative teams of nearly every production in 2024. We believe this to be a combination of our positive reputation and the quality of the writing in our play choice. We are a strong, confident company.

Across the period reported, we staged nine main house productions and also two one-night sellout professional visiting companies; Down for the Count – a celebrated jazz and swing band who performed in the main house and Improvesarios , an improvised opera group, who performed in the studio, plus our external youth theatre summer production, Arts Insight, in the main house.

In December we showed two films to a sell-out auditorium of The Loft’s specially commissioned Centenary film and a film of Victorian Leamington, commissioned by the Leamington History Group.

Our planned staging of Spring Awakening was unexpectedly postponed at short notice and we replaced it with a ‘script in hand’ reading of Dylan Thomas’ Under Milk Wood as if we were ‘on air’ broadcasting to the nation. We recreated a BBC 1950’s radio recording studio from images of the BBC premiere of the production, with live music and Foley sound. We ran for seven performances rather than our usual ten, but the audience response was overwhelmingly positive.

THE LOFT THEATRE COMPANY

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Our new Production Manager has settled into her role. This is a salaried role and in addition to her role as a Production Manager she has been undertaking several set designs.

We are dependent on our team of talented and committed volunteers. We have appointed a Volunteer Coordinator and made some changes to our systems that will improve our communications and the nurturing of our volunteers.

Following significant challenges in hosting the external youth theatre Arts Insight and its considerable pressures on The Loft, we concluded our contract with them. After 50 years of hosting external youth theatre groups we are to embark on a new approach with the creation of our own Loft Youth Theatre Ensemble in 2025.

Our decision to create trailers for every production and to introduce sponsored Facebook ads to communicate them in targeted campaigns has plateaued somewhat and we are judging other ways to increase our reach on social media platforms. Our free ticket offer to 16-25 year olds has gained some momentum at a slow pace, but is universally applauded. What has been pleasing is that we are attracting more full price ticket sales for many productions.

We continue to invest in the theatre infrastructure, with new external lighting, a new lighting desk, new projection equipment and a continuing maintenance programme. We are planning further work to address issues both with the building and the heating system. During 2024, we commissioned a surveyor to assess whether there was any RAAC concrete in the building and we are pleased to report that there is not.

Productions in the season

Life x 3 Yasmina Reza
Translations Brian Friel
Under Milk Wood Dylan Thomas (7 performances)
Bouncers John Godber
The Government Inspector Nikolai Gogol adaptation by Nick Le Mesurier
Lovesong Abi Morgan
Mosquitoes Lucy Kirkwood
Uncle Vanya Anton Chekhov in a new version by David Fletcher
Glorious! Peter Quilter

THE LOFT THEATRE COMPANY

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Financial review

Summary of financial performance

The operating results for the year show a surplus of £45,598, compared to a surplus of £12,137 in the prior year, which was of 16 months duration. Adding the sizeable legacy received and the significant gain in the value of investment assets, the overall increase in funds amounted to £91,626.

Operating revenue: This admirable result can largely be put down to (as one would expect) the greater number of people coming to watch the shows. Audiences rose to a total of 8,326 for the main house shows, compared with 7,709 for the previous calendar year. This rise of 8%, along with the price increase for 2024 translated into a 12% increase in ticket income. Bar sales held steady pro-rata the number of shows, though the profit margin fell slightly following cost increases of some items.

Other income: Investment income continues to be an important part of The Loft’s revenues, and rose quite significantly on a per quarter basis, reflecting better performance of the assets held. The Loft Theatre was left a generous legacy of £21,900 by one of its patrons. Lettings to the youth theatre were down due to cessation of the contract before year-end.

Overheads: Total overheads pro-rata the number of shows or months basis, rose by a total of 8%. This reflected the cumulative effect of energy costs, the decision to employ an outside cleaning agency (with a partial payroll cost offset), occasional one-off maintenance costs, increased marketing expense (mainly in social media) and inflation. Depreciation also rose following the addition of capital assets (next section).

Capital spending: Two capital projects took place in the year. External lighting to improve the approach to the theatre building on the river frontage was completed in March. The total cost of this was £7,000: £2,000 in 2024 and £5,000 in the prior year. In August an £11,300 improvement to the stage lighting took place by the acquisition of a new lighting desk, replacing the elderly and failure-prone system. This complements the addition of superior lighting hardware bought in 2021.

Cashflow: Increased activity resulted in an improving cashflow such that closing bank and cash balances rose by £54,200 to £126,700. Useful income derives from this, most of which is on deposit.

Investments: Thanks to favourable fund performance during the year, investment valuations gained a further £46,000. These unrealised gains total £112,600 since the investments were placed in June 2019, representing growth of 23%. Including the dividends and interest received (£71,000) over the five years, the overall return has been 35.6% or an average annual 6.25% .

Investments strategy and actions taken in the year

The investment strategy is to continue to seek a regular stream of annual income to support our activities, without materially impairing the long-term value of the investments. The composition of the investment portfolio has not changed in the year and is seen as a satisfactory basis for this strategy.

To enable members to quickly see and appreciate the varying factors and activities that contribute to our annual outturn in financial terms, the following page shows a brief summary statement of income and expenditure for the year ending 31st December 2024. For the full accounting under present Company and Charity requirements, refer to pages 8-25.

THE LOFT THEATRE COMPANY

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Reserves Policy

The charity's total reserves at the year-end were £861,369 (2023: £769,543). This includes investment reserves of £602,727 and capital funds of £137,484 (being the net book value of the fixed assets).

The investment reserves are held in an investment portfolio designed to provide an income stream for use in the charity’s general activities, whilst preserving a capital base that can be used for the future enhancement of the charity’s facilities.

In view of the charity's responsibilities as an employer and the inherent uncertainties over future income sources, the Trustees agree that it is appropriate to maintain unrestricted/free reserves equivalent to not less than half of the past year’s expenditure.

31 December
2024
£
Income from Loft Productions
134,909
Costs of Loft Productions
15,436
Net Contribution of Loft Productions
Income from Visitor Productions
17,363
Costs of Visitor Productions
11,289
Net Contribution of Visitor Productions
Income from Bar Trading
40,268
Costs of Goods Sold
16,206
Gross Profit
23,176
Expenses
-
Net Contribution of Bar Trading
Income from Other Trading
4,539
Net Contribution of Other Trading
Legacies
Donations and Sundry Income
Investment Income
Bank Interest
Net Incoming Resources		 16 month period to
31 December
2023
£
155,729
28,137
119,473
12,843
8,298
6,074
54,337
21,760
32,577
975
23,176
8,437
4,539
21,893
698
16,667
1,414
193,934		 127,592
4,545
31,602
8,437
-
1,562
19,745
713
194,197

THE LOFT THEATRE COMPANY

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

House Costs:
Staff Costs 30,820 43,191
Utilities 33,391 40,348
Maintenance 17,958 17,632
Insurance 6,679 8,307
Total House Costs 88,848 109,478
Depreciation 18,693 21,793
Marketing & Box office costs 29,782 35,873
Admin costs 11,013 14,916
Outgoing resources 148,336 182,060
Surplus/(Deficit) on ongoing activities 45,598 12,137
Unrealised gain on investments 46,028 22,966
Net Movement in Funds
The trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.		 91,626
~~—~~		 35,103
~~—~~
..............................
Mr J Synge
Date:
_
5 August 2025

5 August 2025

THE LOFT THEATRE COMPANY

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE LOFT THEATRE COMPANY

I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of The Loft Theatre Company (the charity) for the year ended 31 December 2024.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the charity (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.

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

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.

Wende Hubbard FCCA Burgis & Bullock 23-25 Waterloo Place Leamington Spa Warwickshire CV32 5LA

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

THE LOFT THEATRE COMPANY

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Notes
Income from:
Donations, Legacies and Grants
2
Charitable activities
3
Outside Lettings
4
Investments
5
Other income
6
Total income
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
7
Charitable activities
8
Total resources expended		 General Investment
funds
funds
2024
2024
£
£
22,591
-
152,278
-
4,132
-
17,771
310
40,675
-
237,447
310
33,900
1,505
156,754
-
190,654
1,505		 Capital
funds
2024
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Total
2024
£
22,591
152,278
4,132
18,081
40,675
237,757
35,405
156,754
192,159		 16 month period
General Investment
Capital
funds
funds
funds
2023
2023
2023
£
£
£
1,562
-
-
168,643
-
-
8,437
-
-
19,259
1,200
-
54,337
-
-
252,238
1,200
-
39,402
1,839
-
200,060
-
-
239,462
1,839
-		 Total
2023
£
1,562
168,643
8,437
20,459
54,337
253,438
41,241
200,060
241,301

THE LOFT THEATRE COMPANY

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (CONTINUED) INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Notes
Net gains/(losses) on investments
13
Net incoming resources before transfers
Gross transfers between funds
25
Net movement in funds
Fund balances at 1 January 2024
Fund balances at 31 December 2024		 General Investment
funds
funds
2024
2024
£
£
-
46,028
46,793
44,833
5,375
-
52,168
44,833
68,790
557,894
120,958
602,727		 Capital
funds
2024
£
-
-
(5,375)
(5,375)
142,859
137,484		 Total
2024
£
46,028
91,626
-
91,626
769,543
861,169		 General Investment
funds
funds
2023
2023
£
£
-
22,966
12,776
22,327
16,681
-
29,457
22,327
39,333
535,567
68,790
557,894		 Capital
funds
2023
£
-
-
(16,681)
(16,681)
159,540
142,859		 Total
2023
£
22,966
35,103
-
35,103
734,440
769,543

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.

THE LOFT THEATRE COMPANY

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024

Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
15
Investments
16
Current assets
Stocks
17
Debtors
18
Cash at bank and in hand
19
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
20
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
The funds of the charity
Unrestricted funds - general
Unrestricted funds - Investment
23
Unrestricted - Capital		 2024
£
2,500
17,377
126,724
146,601
25,643		 £
137,484
602,727
740,211
120,958
861,169
120,958
602,727
137,484
861,169		 2023
£
2,345
17,841
72,530
92,716
23,926		 £
142,859
557,894
700,753
68,790
769,543
68,790
557,894
142,859
769,543

THE LOFT THEATRE COMPANY

BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)

AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024

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 December 2024.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.

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.

The financial statements were approved by the trustees on 5 August 2025

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

Mr J Synge

Trustee

Company registration number 06940032 (England and Wales)

THE LOFT THEATRE COMPANY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

The Loft Theatre Company is a private charitable company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Victoria Colonade, Leamington Spa, CV31 3AA.

1.1 Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's Memorandum and Articles of Association, the Companies Act 2006 and “Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)” (effective from 1 January 2019). The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. 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 certain financial instruments at fair value. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2 Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in the foreseeable future. Based on the current information available to them the trustees’ expectations of the foreseeable future remain the same and thus they continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3 Charitable funds

General funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

1.4 Incoming resources

Income is recognised when the charity 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 charity 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 is recognised at the time of the donation.

Income received in advance of theatrical performances or provision of other specified services is deferred until performances are given to which the income refers.

THE LOFT THEATRE COMPANY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

Grant income is recognised when the charity 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.

Income of the sales of goods and services is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable in the normal course of business.

1.5 Resources expended

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, 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 classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.

All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to that category.

1.6 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.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Land and buildings 2% straight line Specialist stage equipment 25% straight line Fixtures, fittings & equipment 15% reducing balance Freehold improvements 10% straight line

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 the statement of financial activities.

1.7 Fixed asset investments

Fixed asset investments are initially measured at transaction price excluding transaction costs, and are subsequently measured at fair value at each reporting date. Changes in fair value are recognised in net income/(expenditure) for the year. Transaction costs are expensed as incurred.

THE LOFT THEATRE COMPANY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.8 Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting end date, the charity 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).

1.9 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.

Net realisable value is the estimated selling price less all estimated costs of completion and costs to be incurred in marketing, selling and distribution.

1.10 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.

1.11 Financial instruments

The charity 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 charity's balance sheet when the charity 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.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

THE LOFT THEATRE COMPANY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

1.12 Employee benefits

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

1.13 Retirement benefits

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

Income

2 Donations, Legacies and Grants

General 16 month
funds period
2024 2023
£ £
Donations and gifts 22,591 1,562

THE LOFT THEATRE COMPANY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

3 Charitable activities

Charitable activities
General 16 month
funds period
2024 2023
£ £
Theatre activities 152,278 168,643

4 Income from other trading activities

Letting and licensing arrangements
Investments
General Investment
funds
funds
2024
2024
£
£
Income from listed
investments
16,357
77
Interest receivable
1,414
233
17,771
310		 Total
2024
£
16,434
1,647
18,081		 General
16 month
funds
period
2024
2023
£
£
4,132
8,437
16 month period
General
Investment
Total
funds
funds
2023
2023
2023
£
£
£
18,546
933
19,479
713
267
980
19,259
1,200
20,459		 General
16 month
funds
period
2024
2023
£
£
4,132
8,437
16 month period
General
Investment
Total
funds
funds
2023
2023
2023
£
£
£
18,546
933
19,479
713
267
980
19,259
1,200
20,459
Total
2023
£
19,479
980
20,459

5 Investments

THE LOFT THEATRE COMPANY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

6 Other income

General 16 month
funds period
2024 2023
£ £
Bar Income 40,268 54,337
Other 407 -
40,675 54,337

Expenditure

7 Raising funds

General Investment
funds
funds
2024
2024
£
£
Advertising
16,783
-
Bar and catering costs
17,117
-
Investment
management fees
-
1,505
33,900
1,505		 16 month period
Total
General
Investment
funds
funds
2024
2023
2023
£
£
£
16,783
17,642
-
17,117
21,760
-
1,505
-
1,839
35,405
39,402
1,839		 Total
2023
£
17,642
21,760
1,839
41,241

THE LOFT THEATRE COMPANY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

8 Charitable activities

Charitable activities ( including production costs)
Share of support costs (see note 9)
Share of governance costs (see note 9)		 General
2024
£
103,197
49,513
4,044
156,754		 General
2023
£
130,920
64,984
4,156
200,060

9 Support costs

Support
costs
Governance
costs
2024
Support
costs
Governance
costs
£
£
£
£
£
Staff costs
30,820
-
30,820
43,191
-
Depreciation
18,693
-
18,693
21,793
-
Independent exam fees
-
2,360
2,360
-
2,480
Legal and professional
-
420
420
-
68
Other
-
1,264
1,264
-
1,608
49,513
4,044
53,557
64,984
4,156
Analysed between
Charitable activities
49,513
4,044
53,557
64,984
4,156
10
Net movement in funds
2024
£
The net movement in funds is stated after charging/(crediting):
Fees payable for the independent examination of the charity's financial
statements
2,360
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets
18,693		 2023
£
43,191
21,793
2,480
68
1,608
69,140
69,140
2023
£
2,480
21,793

THE LOFT THEATRE COMPANY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

11 Trustees

None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration in the year. Trustees were due to be reimbursed a total of £3,096 (2023: £4,518 ) with respect to reimbursement of production fees and administrative expenses incurred in the year.

12 Employees

Number of employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

2024 2023
Number Number
1 2
Employment costs 2024 2023
£ £
Wages and salaries 29,986 42,141
Pension costs 834 1,050
30,820 43,191
13 Net gains/(losses) on investments
2024 2023
£ £
Revaluation of investments 46,028 22,966

14 Taxation

The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.

THE LOFT THEATRE COMPANY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

15 Tangible fixed assets

Cost
At 1 January 2024
Additions
At 31 December 2024
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2024
Depreciation charged in the year
At 31 December 2024
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024
At 31 December 2023		 Land and
buildings
Specialist stage
equipment
Fixtures, fittings
& equipment
Freehold
improvements
£
£
£
£
126,428
12,497
140,106
96,036
-
11,304
-
2,014
126,428
23,801
140,106
98,050
39,605
11,902
120,514
60,187
2,528
3,421
2,939
9,805
42,133
15,323
123,453
69,992
84,295
8,478
16,653
28,058
86,823
595
19,592
35,849		 Total
£
375,067
13,318
388,385
232,208
18,693
250,901
137,484
142,859

16 Fixed asset investments

Listed
investments
Cash in
portfolio
£
£
Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2024
552,979
4,915
Valuation changes
46,028
77
Investment management fees
-
(1,505)
Interest on cash deposits
-
233
At 31 December 2024
599,007
3,720
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024
599,007
3,720
At 31 December 2023
552,979
4,915		 Total
£
557,894
46,105
(1,505)
233
602,727
602,727
557,894

THE LOFT THEATRE COMPANY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

16 Fixed asset investments

(Continued)

Fixed asset investments revalued

Listed investments have been revalued at their market value at the year end. The historical cost of these investments was £490,149.

17 Stocks

17
Stocks
Finished goods and goods for resale
18
Debtors
Amounts falling due within one year:
Trade debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
19
Cash at bank and in hand
Current account
Deposit account
Petty cash		 2024
£
2,500
2024
£
883
16,494
17,377
2024
£
18,035
108,154
535
126,724		 2023
£
2,345
2023
£
365
17,476
17,841
2023
£
15,255
56,740
535
72,530

THE LOFT THEATRE COMPANY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

20 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

Notes
Other taxation and social security
Deferred income
21
Trade creditors
Other creditors
Accruals
Deferred income
Deferred income in relation to forward
ticket sales		 2024
£
361
6,856
8,342
1,700
8,384
25,643
2024
£
6,856		 2023
£
-
6,173
8,619
1,784
7,350
23,926
2023
£
6,173

21 Deferred income

Deferred income relates to ticket income received in advance for periods in the following year. A reconciliation of the deferred income balance as follows: Brought Forward £6,173, Released during the year £148,414, Invoiced £147,731, Balance Carried Forward £6,856.

22 Retirement benefit schemes

Retirement benefit schemes
2024 2023
Defined contribution schemes £ £
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes 834 1,050

The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund.

THE LOFT THEATRE COMPANY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

23 Unrestricted funds - Investment

These are unrestricted funds which are material to the charity's activities.

At 1 January Incoming Resources Transfers Gains and At 31
2024 resources expended losses December
2024
£ £ £ £ £ £
Investment
fund 557,894 310 (1,505) - 46,028 602,727
Capital fund 142,859 - - (5,375) - 137,484
700,753 310 (1,505) (5,375) 46,028 740,211
Previous At 1 January Incoming Resources Transfers Gains and At 31
Period: 2023 resources expended losses December
2023
£ £ £ £ £ £
Investment
fund 535,567 1,200 (1,839) - 22,966 557,894
Capital fund 159,540 - - (16,681) - 142,859
695,107 1,200 (1,839) (16,681) 22,966 700,753

THE LOFT THEATRE COMPANY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

24 Analysis of net assets between funds

Analysis of net assets between funds
Fund balances at 31 December 2024
are represented by:
Tangible assets
Investments
Current assets/(liabilities)		 General
funds
Investment
funds
Capital funds
2024
2024
2024
£
£
£
-
-
137,484
-
602,727
-
120,958
-
-
120,958
602,727
137,484		 Total General funds
Investment
funds
Capital funds
2024
2023
2023
2023
£
£
£
£
137,484
-
-
142,859
602,727
-
557,894
-
120,958
68,790
-
-
861,169
68,790
557,894
142,859		 Total
2023
£
142,859
557,894
68,790
769,543

THE LOFT THEATRE COMPANY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

25 Transfers between funds

During the year, a transfer of £5,375 was made from capital funds to the general funds to represent the movement in the net book value of its current fixed assets.

26 Related party transactions

Expenditure of £4,661 (2023: £3,082 ) was paid to Frazier Wine Merchants Ltd in the period, a company with which Ms L Frazier is a related party. At year end, £nil (2023: nil) was outstanding.