REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 07193792 (England and Wales} REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1136157 Bamboozle Thèatre Com an Limited Re ort of the Trustaes and Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
Bamboozle Theatre Com an Llmlted Contents of the Financial Statements orl ear arc Page Report of the Trustees Ind8pend8nt Examlnerfs Report Statement of Financial Activities Statement of Financial Position 9 to 10 Statement of Cash Flows Notes to the Financial Statements 12 to 20
Bamboozle Theatre Com an Llmlled Re Istered number: 07193792 Re for the ort of the Trustees ear arc 2025 The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purpos9s of the Companies Acl 2006, present their report with the financi81 slalements of the charity for Ihe year ended 31 March 2025 The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporling by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordan with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective 1 January 2019). OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Oblectlves and alms The charity aims to advance the education of students with emotional, behavioural or other learning dlfficulties. The aim is to also educate and assist the parents. carers and teachers of Ihose students as well as the general public. The trustees have had due regard to guidance published by the Charity Commission on public benefil. We aim to empower all learning disabled children and young people through creative interaction. It is our mission to offer learning disabled children and young people, along with their families and carers, innovative opportunities to interact meaningfully with the world and to confDund expectations of whal disabled children can achieve. We deliver our aim through three slrands of activity.. Education and Learning 8amboozle provides creative and innovative learning experiences for children with special needs and shares its pioneering m8thodology with teachers and educators through training and research proj8CtS. Famllles and Communlty Bamboozle produces transformalive multi-sensory experiences for learning disabled children and their whole families and finds ways to engage those that are hardest to reach. Theatre and Touring Bamboozle takes high quality, interactlV8 and immersiv8 performances into theatres and special schools in order to reach, engage and enl8rtain all children no matter what their learning disability. All activities aim to leave a legacy beyond the time our beneficiaries spend with Bgmboozle. Page 1
Bamboozle Theatre Com an Llmlled Re Istered number: 07193792 Re for the ort of the Trustees ear arc 2025 OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Significant activities Theatre and Tourin Chlna - We took Firebird to the Shanghai Children's Art Theatre ISHCAT] in Oclober for 6 perfomiances over a weekend, performing to around 700 people of which about half were children and 100/0 were leaming disabled or autistic young people. As part of the work in China, we delivered training to 30 teachers, health professionals, psychologists and actors and auditioned actors to add to Ihe Chinese company which perform Storm and Down to Earth monthly. Italy - We presented how Bamboozle makes theatre accessible at the Vimercate Dei Ragazzi on 31 st May, before research and development work with ArteVOX in Italy and Leicester to collaborate on a new outdoor theatre Ple for aulistic young people. This culminated in a sharing in Leicester with an audience of autistic young people, a presentation of the work to the Ilalian Cultural Institule in London, and AtreVOX's sharing of the work in Turin. Egypt - We worked with Afca Arts in Cairo to submit a joint bid lo the British Council for a new AS production using two Egyptian and two Bamboozle performers in the company, however the bid was unsuccessful. Discussions on how to develop this work In future arg ongoing, Stomi - Storm loured lo five LglCÈStershire SEND schools in Jung funded by Leicestershire Virtual Schools. Moon Song We began a 5 week tour of a revised version of Moon Song, our flrst show for autlstic audlences, in March 2024. The new version drew on Ihe lived experience of an aulistic artist who formed part of the RaD and touring company. and we plan to retour the show to meet the demand from SEND schools in 25126. The Rlvar - The Rlver toured to PMLD aUdIenS in 16 SEND schools, as well as 8 performance St our 'Enabled Space, Conference at Curve Thealre, Leicester in January 2025. Families and Communi Backyard - In April we delivered 13 sessions of Backyard outdoor creative activity to 21 families over 5 days at our R owley Fields Allotment site. In JulylAugust we delivered 36 sessions of Backyard outdoor creative activity to 56 families over 12 days at our Rowley Fields Allotment Site. In August 16 sessions were run at Windmill Community Gardens in Nottingham for 21 families. Our October backyard sessions at Rawley Fields accommodated 15 families over 3 days. Sensory Garden This project was held at Belgrave Hall, Leicester for 3 days. May 15th, June 12th and 13th. We deliv ered two two-hour sessions per day using the Backyard mo¢el of three characlers. This was a successful trial of Backyard activity for 15 PMLD young people and Iheir familie5, and being outside was considered a real bonus making a difference to the offer (usually inside) for Children and Young People with complex needs. Balgravo Hall Famlly Plcnlc We delivered a f8mlly day of activltles for 19 learnlng dlsabled children, thelr parentslcarers and siblings on 30th May. Barnboozle @ Home- We worked with 7 families across the year wilh teams of artists working with one young person in their family home. The project helped families find new ways of underslanding the communications and creativity of their learning disabled children, seeing them as active co-creators rather than as a passive audience. Timber Festival We facilitated tickets for 88 individuals, families of learning disabled and autistic young people, to atten d the wider festival, including our offers. We delivered 11 'wildings' sessions to 69 attendees, Pulse was performed to 304 audi8nce members, and we held a family picnic for 24 att8nde8s as part of Thè Timb8r F8Stival located in the Nalional Forest in LeiceslershirelDerbyshire. Page 2
Bamboozle Theatre Com an Llmlled Re Istered number: 07193792 Re for the ort of the Trustees ear arc 2025 OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Family Residency A new interactive performan was created with PMLD young people called Professor Proton's Rocket. The piece was informed through creative explorations at the Space Centre in Leicester, before delivering the interactive performance at Curve theatre lo 16 PMLD young people and their families over 4 days. Plans are in place to redevelop the piece for a Summer 2025 residency at Curve. Hub Schools - In October we delivered a mini residency at Priory Woods School in Middlesborough with two new artists who had attended the artlst training last year. The feedback from the 8 teaching staff land the art15tsl spoke to a highly successful residency wilh spectacular results for the 10 students involved. Culture Change Schools - The Primary AS culture change project at Lakeside has completed very successfully. Across July and August we worked with 16 teachers and 32 young people. The whole school staff have now been trained in the Bamboozle Approach and interviewees are told that "We are a no praise school" The Head Lynnette started this academic year off with three weeks of play for all sludenls. Lakéside Primary - Our developing team of leaders for our Education and Training work ILEPACI led activity alongside our Associate Director for Education and Training. Activity included free 8xploratory play sessions to work with both young people and develop the skills of school staff. The project had a significant impact on the two teaching teams that took part and there were many positive outcomes for students. The proj8Ct also included a review and reference guide which was delivered to the school as a legacy of the work. Sutherland House - In September we deliver8d INSET training for 32 teachers focussed on how the school can develop its work on free exploratory play. The school has been running multiple weekly sessions since the INSET and pilot project delivered last year and are seeing significant benefits particularly for their younger students. University of Nottingham Semlnar - In December we led a seminar al University of Nottingham lo share our approach with educalion student5. Enabled Space Confarence - As part of Bamboozle's 30th Anniversary celebrations, we held a Conference at Curve Thealre to share practice with 142 artists, teachers, educators and arts organisations. The day fe8tured sharings of The River to an audience of PMLD young people, keynotes from Arts Council CEO Darren Henley, and workshops with artists, parents and educators exploring our approach to work with families, outdoors, in schools and how we make theatre shows for learning disabled and autistic audiences. Surnmer School at Curve - We delivered four public in-person training days at Curve in July for 36 participants including artists, teachers and parents of learning disabled young people. The sessions were well received with some excellent feedback. Some members of the core leam attended training days along with some Bamboozle artists. Individual GivinglPhilanthropy: Gala - Our fundraising Gala raised £15,274 through donations, auctions and other activities as part of an evening of food and entertainment at Winstanley House. Torr Watertlold Accountants - made us their charity of the year, resulting in £9,549.64 in donations being raised across a number of fundraising events. Fosse Business Breakfast Club - made us their Charity of the Year resulting in £1600 raised in donations across a number of fundraising events. Trust & Foundations: Brltlsh Councll - We were unsuccessful in an application to support our partnership work with Afca Arts in Egypt. Hedley Foundation - We received a £3000 contribution towards our Backyard programme for outdoor sessions in 2025. DMU Communlty Challenge Fund - £2000 to support accessibility at the Enabled Space Conference. Page 3
Bamboozle Theatre Com an Llmlled Re Istered number: 07193792 Re for the ort of the Trustees ear arc 2025 OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Paul Hamlyn Foundation W& were unsucc8ssful in an application to the Paul Hamlyn Foundation to support our culture change work with schools. Staffing Operations Manager- This role was filled in March 2024 on a staggered induction, becoming full time in May 2024. Company and Marketing Coordinator After covering as Interim General Manager, our Company Administrator's role was reviewed to develop into a new role including marketing responsibilities. Project Manager: Families and Community - A permanent recruitment was made for this role during this financial year. Tours Co-ordinator- A matemity cover role was recruited this year to cover part of the Touring & Gala Co-ordinator role until September 2025. Associate Director: Education and Training This post was vacated this year, and a decision was made to not re-recruit for the role. Executlve Dlrector - After a successful interim period as a freelance consullant, we made the Executive Director role a permanent part time role. Co-Founder and Director: Families & Community - The ro18 of our Associate Director: Families and Community was r8viewed and th8 rol& developèd into Co-Found8r and Director.. Families & Communily. Volunteers The trustees recognise and appreciate the value of in-kind support offered by volunteers in respect of the administration of the charity and in the delivery of our charitable activities. FINANCIAL REVIEW Flnanclal poslllon The total income for the y@ar was £565,47912024: £547,690} which, aft8r d8ducting 8xpendilure of £7S5,610 (2024.. £676,679) resulted in net expenditure of £230,13112024.' £128,989). At 31 March 2025 the charity had total reserves of £379,780 {2024.. £609,911). £249,758 (2024: £375,552) of this is held in restricted funds. Reserves poll¢y To protect the organisalion against uncertainly, our Board Of Trustees approved a level of reserves that will cov8r all of our operational costs for 6 months as well as the cost of delivering on pre-planned activities and allow us a cushion to find a new funding model should untoward circumstances occur. After deducting the value of fixed assets of £10,820, the lgvel of unrestricted funds as at 31 March 2025 was £119,202 which exceeds the level in the reserves policy. The trustees will be reviewing upcoming performance cosls and their delivery to bring the reserves into line with the policy. FUTURE PLANS Bulldlng Improvements We are continuing to assess the possibilities of improving our current premises. both in terms of accessibility and environmental sustsinability and are working closely with our landlord lo explore funding and grants to improve the premises for both our Workfor and beneficiaries. Page 4
Bamboozle Theatre Com an Llmlled Re Istered number: 07193792 Re for the ort of the Trustees ear arc 2025 STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Gov8rning document The charity is controlled by its governing documents. the MemDrandum and Articles of Association, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006. Trusteos Th8 trustees include repres8ntatives from our key beneficiary groups alongsid8 business and community representation. Collectively the trustees cover a broad skill set and knowledge base. When recruiting new members, the gaps in this skill set are identified and candidates nominated who can bring the requisite skills. In the first instance personal invitations are made lo potential trustees- where this is unsuccessful the opportunity is openly advertised. Candidates are asked to observe a Board meeting, and to make a short presentation of their interest in becoming a trusl&e. The existing trustees will then then take a vote to confimi or reject the candidate. The induction process for new trustees consisls primarily of a meeting with the Artistic Director and Execulive Director and Chair. Training for all trustees takes place at Development Days. More specific training needs are addressed through an allocation of time at Board meetings, by participating In Bamboozle's own training courses or through external courses when necessary. An indemnity insurance policy 15 maintained by the charity for the benefit of all trustee5 acting in that capacity. Organisational struGture The Board of Trustees meet quarterly with the Artistic Execulive where the operations of the Charily are reviewed and appropriate actions arè agreed. Rlsk management Th8 trustees have a duty to id8ntify and revi8w th8 risks to which the charity is 8XPOS8d and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Reglsterad Company number 07193792 (England and Wales) Reglstered Charlty number 1136157 Registered officé Unit 10 St Marys Works 115 8urnmoor Street Leicester Leicestershire LE2 7JL Page 5
Bamboozle Theatre Com an Llmlled Re Istered number: 07193792 Re for the ort of the Trustees ear arc 2025 Trustees James Hartshorne (Chair of Trustees) Corallie Murray Trusha Lakhani Dorothy Day Sandra Pollock James Harris (resigned 15.09.2025) Corinne Wan Chris White lona Nunes Mayo (resigned 12.12.2024) Patron Bella Ramsey Artistic Executive Chrislopher Davies Exo¢utivo Director Ruth Lee Independenl Examiner Tommie Simpson Duncan & Toplis Limited Park House 37 Clarence Street Leicester L8lCèStèrshiré LE13RW Banker5 8arcl8ys Bank plc Leicester Town Hall Square Branch 1-3 Haymarkel Towers Humberstone Gate Leicester LE1 1WA This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2Q06 relating to small companies. Approved by order of the board of trustees on 11 December 2025 and signed on its behalf by: James Hartshorne - Trustee Page 6
Inde endent Examlner's Re am ooz eatre ort to the Trustees of om an Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Bamboozle Theatre Company Limited ('the Company.) I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2025. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's truslees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company lawl you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('Ihe 2006 Act'}. Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Parl 16 of the 2006 Acl and are eligible for independent 8xamination, I r&port in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act,). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515) Ib) of the 2011 Act. Independent examiner's statemont Since your charily's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner musl be a member of a listed body. I can confirm that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a registered member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) which is one of the listed bodies. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matlers have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any mat8rial respect.. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by sèction 386 of the 2006 Act., or the accounts do not accord with those records., or the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any r8quirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independenl exatnination- or the accounts have nol been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice lor accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their account5 in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 1021). I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection wlth the examination to whlch attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Tommie Simpson The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales Dunoan & Topli5 Limiled Park House 37 Clarence Street Leicester Leicestershire LE13RW 11 Dernber 2025 Page 7
Bamboozle Theatre Com an Llmlted Statement of Financial Activities Incorporatin an ncome an xpen Iture Account or arc ear 31.3.25 Total funds 31.3.24 Tolal funds Unreslricted fund Restricted funds Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and18gacies 327,672 327,672 365,803 Charitable activities Education and Learning Families and Community Theatre and Touring Shows 64,427 1,500 118,847 64,427 1,500 118,847 55,172 4,475 74,662 Other trading activities Investment income Total 29,597 23,436 565,479 29,597 23,436 565,479 28,922 20,656 547,690 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 23,408 23,408 17,352 Charitable activities Education and Learning Families and Community Theatre and Touring Shows Total 151,080 152,496 342,831 669 815 3,926 104,782 17,087 125,795 155,006 257,278 359,918 795,610 141,426 201,313 316,588 676,679 NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITURE) 1104.336) (125,795) 1230.131) (128.989) RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought foard 234,359 375,552 609,911 738,900 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 130023 249 757 379 780 609911 CONTINUING OPERATIONS All income and expenditure has arisen from continuing activities. The notes form part of these financial statements Page 8
Bamboozle Theatre Com an Llmlled Re Istered number: 07193792 Stalement of Financial Position arc 31.3.25 Total funds 31.3.24 Total funds Unr&slricted fund Restricted funds Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 13 10,820 10,820 12,947 CURRENT ASSETS Deblors Cash al bank and in hand 14 33,272 149 249 182,521 249,758 283,030 149 249 432,279 382,001 273411 655,412 249,758 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 15 (63,319) (63,319) 158,448) NETCURRENT ASSETS 119,202 249,758 368,960 596,964 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 130,022 249,758 379,780 609,911 NET ASSETS FUNDS Unrestricted funds,, General fund Restricted funds.. The National Forest The Nation21 Lottery Community Fund Ironmongers 130,022 249,758 379 780 609.911 16 13a,022 234,359 4,000 363,877 24g,758 249,758 379 780 375,552 609,911 TOTAL FUNDS The charitable company is entitled lo exempiion from audil und8r Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year 8nded 31 March 2025. The members have not required the company lo obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for (al @nsuring that th8 charitabl8 company k88ps accounting r8cords that cornply with S8Ctions 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of Ihe state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for eaoh financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements Df the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable lo the charitable company. (bl The notes form part of these financial statements Page 9 continued...
Bamboozle Theatre Com an Llmlled Re Istered number: 07193792 Statement of Financial Position - ¢ontinued arc These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies rggime. The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 11 December 2025 and were signed on its behalf by: James Hartshorne - Trustee The notes form part of these financial statements Page 10
Bamboozle Theatre Com an Llmlted Statement of Cash Flows ear arc fort 025 31.3.25 31.3.24 Notes Cash flows from operatlng actlvltles Cash generated from operations Net cash used in operating activities 18 124 046 124,046 13519) 13,5191 Cash flows from investing activities Purchase of tangible fixed assets Interest received Net cash used in invesling activities (1 ,963} (8,4691 1,660 6,8091 116 Change In cash and cash equlvalent5 In Ihe report5ng perlod Cash and cash equlvalents al the beglnnlng of Ihe reportlng perlod Cash and cash equivalents al the end of the reportiiig period (124,162> {20,3281 273,411 293,739 149,249 273,411 The notes form part of these financial statements Page11
Bamboozle Theatre Com an Llmlted Notes to the Financial Stalements ort ear arc ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of preparing the financial statements Th8 financial statements of the charitable company. which is a public benefit 8ntity 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 th8 UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 1021 (effective 1 January 20191,, Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Gompanies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, Company status The tharity is a private company, limiled by guarantee, registered in England and Wales. The members of the company are the trustees named in the Report of the Twstees. In the event of the charity being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £10 per member. This potential liability is not extinguished until 12 months have elapsed from membership ceasing. Incorne All income is recognised in the Slatement 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 Where practical, donated goods and services are valued and included in income. with the equivalent amount included in expenditure in accordance with th8 policy b810w. Expendllure Liabilities are recognised as expendilure 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 th8 obligation can bg messured reliably. Expénditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregale all cosl related to the Gategory. Where Costs cannot be directly attributed lo particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Allocation and apporfionmont of costs Costs are apportioned between activities based on an estimate of management time spent. Tangible fixed assets Depreciation is provided at the followlng 8nnual rates In order to wrlte off each asset over Its estlmated useful Ilfe. Theatre equipment Fixtures and fittings Computer equipment 20 % on reducSng balance 20 % on reducing balance 33D/o on cost Taxation The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities. Fund accounting Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discrelion of the trustees. Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restridions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes. Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements. Page 12 continued...
Bamboozle Theatre Com an Llmlted Notes to the Financial Statements- continued ort ear arc ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued Pension costs and other post.retirement benefits The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charilable company's pension scheme are charged lo the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate. Debtors Short term debtors are measured at transaction price, less any impairment. Loans receivable are measured initially at fair value, nel of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective rate of interest method, less any impairment. Creditors Short term creditors are measured at the transaction price Other financial liabilities, including bank loans, are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently al amortised cost using the effective interest method. Going concern After reviewing the charity's forecasts and projeclions, the trustees have a reasonable expeclation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operalional existen for the foreseeable future. The charity therefore continues to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the fi'nancial slatement5. Government grants Government grants receivable are recognised in accordance with Ihe performance model. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES 31.3.25 31.3.24 Donations Grants 23,997 303,675 327 672 50,253 315,550 365 803 Grants raceived, included in th8 abova, are as follows., 31.3.25 31,3.24 Arts Council England The National Forest Ironmongers 303,675 303,675 4,000 7,875 315550 303 675 OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES 31.3.25 31,3.24 Fundraising events Sale of merchandise 29,497 100 26,447 475 Page13 continued...
Bamboozle Theatre Com an Llmlted Notes to the Financial Statements- continued ort ear arc INVESTMENT INCOME 31.3.25 31.3.24 Studio rents Deposit account interest 21.589 1,847 18,996 INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 31.3.25 31,3.24 Activity Education and Learning Families and Communily Theatre and Touring Shows Service user contributions Service user contributions Service user cntributIOnS 64,427 1,500 118.847 184 774 55,172 4,475 74.662 134 309 RAISING FUNDS Olher tradlng actlvltles 31.3.25 31.3.24 Fundraising events Project management 23,408 16,852 500 CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS Support costs Is88 note 8) Dir8Ct Costs Totals Education and Learning Families and Community Theatre and Touring Shows 65,574 79,833 106,426 251833 89,432 177,445 253,492 520 369 155,006 257,278 359,918 772 202 SUPPORT COSTS Office Finance Management Governance Totals Education and Learning Families and Community Theatre and Touring Shows 81,804 159,645 62 142 3,323 7,755 4,243 9,903 89,432 177,445 228,063 469 512 204 408 253,492 520,369 Page 14 continued...
Bamboozle Theatre Com an Llmlted Notes to the Financial Statements- continued ort ear arc SUPPORT COSTS- continued Activity Office Finance Information technology Management Governance Basis of allocation Non-directly attributable costs- split on the basis of manag8ment time Non-directly attributable costs- split on the basis of management time Non-directly attributable costs- splil on Ihe basis of management time Non-directly attributable COSts- split on th8 basis of manag8m8nt time Non-directly attributable costs- split on the basis of management time The proportion of management lime allocated to each charitable activity has been estimated as.. 31.3.25 15/0 35% 31.3.24 15% 35% 50% Education and Learning Families and Community Theatre and Touring Shows NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITUREI Net incomellexpenditure) is staled after chargingl(crediling): 31.3.25 31.3.24 Independent Examiner's Fees - External scrutiny Independent Examiner's Fees - Other services Depreciation - owned assets Property rent 1,260 1,553 4,090 1,430 1,793 5,142 10. TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS There were no trustees, remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the year ended 31 March 2024. Trust8es' expenses There were no trustees, expens8s paid for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for th8 year ended 31 March 2024. 11. STAFF COSTS 31.3.25 31.3.24 Wag8s and salaries Social security costs Other pension costs 347,358 26,081 6,371 379 810 296,352 22,098 5,608 324 058 Remuneration of key management personnel Key management personnel are deemed to be those having authority and responsibility. delegated to them by the trustees for planning. directly and controlling the activities of the charity. The key management personnel of the Gharity comprise the executives and senior employees. The total benefits paid to key management personnel of the charlty amounted to £171.06012024 - £95,641). Page15 continued...
Bamboozle Theatre Com an Llmlted Notes to the Financial Statements- continued ort ear arc 11. STAFF COSTS- continued The average monlhly number of employees during the year was as follows. 31.3.25 31,3.24 Administration Project delivery 12 10 No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000. 12. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Unrestricted furid Restricted funds Total funds INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 353,928 11,875 365,803 Charitable actlvltles Education and Learning Families and Community Theatre and Touring Shows 55,172 4,475 74,662 55,172 4,475 74,662 Other trading activities Inveslmenl income Total 26,922 26,922 535,815 11,875 547,690 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 17,352 17,352 Charitable a¢tivities Education and Learning Families and Community Theatre and Touring Shows Total 141,426 116,680 316,588 592,046 141,428 201,313 316,588 676.679 84,633 84,633 NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE) (56,231) 172.758) (128,989) RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS To181 funds brought forward 290,590 448,310 738,900 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 234 359 375 552 609911 Page16 continued...
Bamboozle Theatre Com an Llmlted Notes to the Financial Statements- continued ort ear arc 13. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Fixtures 8nd fittings Theatre equipment Compuler equipment Totals COST At 1 April 2024 Additions At 31 March 2025 DEPRECIATION At 1 April 2024 Charge for year At 31 March 2025 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 March 2025 At 31 March 2024 12,687 1,085 13,772 4,168 386 4,554 15.122 492 15,614 31,977 1,963 33,940 5,520 1,248 622 1.870 12,262 19,030 7,045 14.205 23.120 14. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 31.3.25 31,3.24 Debtors Other debtors Prepayments and accrued income 22,523 32,308 1,960 347,733 382 001 260,507 283 030 15. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 31.3.25 31,3.24 Creditors Social security and other taxes VAT Other creditgrs Accruals and deferred income Rental deposits held 19,139 6,583 840 8,962 24,673 3,122 5,248 12,481 7,706 9,773 19,735 Incluéed in accruals and deferred income is deferred income of £21,263 (2024 - £16,599) which consists of amounts invoiced in advance for events and s8rvices taking place aft8r the y8ar. The £16,599 as at 31 March 2024. has been released and recognised as income during the year to reflect that these services have now been provided, An additional £21,638 of invoices were raised which required defermenl as at 31 March 2025. Page17 continued...
Bamboozle Theatre Com an Llmlted Notes to the Financial Statements- continued ort ear arc 16. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Net movement in funds At 31,3.25 At 1,4.24 Unrestricted funds General fund 234,359 (104,337) 130,022 Restrlcted funds The National Forest The National Lottery Community Fund Ironmongers 4,000 363,677 7,875 375,552 609,911 (4,000) (113.919} 249,758 125 794) 230 131) 249,758 379,780 TOTAL FUNDS Net movement in funds, Included in the above are as follows.. Inwming resources Re30urce$ expended Movemenl in funds Unrestricted funds General fund 565,479 (669,816) (104,3371 Restricted funds The National Forest The National Lottery Community Fund Ironmongers 14,000) (113,919) 14,0001 (113,9191 125,794) 125 7941 TOTAL FUNDS 565,479 Comparalives for movement in funds Net movement in funds At 31.3.24 At 1,4.23 Unrestricted funds General fund 290,590 {56,231) 234,359 Restricted funds The National Forest The National Lottery Community Fund Ironmongers 4,000 {84,633) 4,000 363,677 448,310 448,310 738,900 72,758) 128,989) 375,552 609,911 TOTAL FUND8 Page18 continued...
Bamboozle Theatre Com an Llmlted Notes to the Financial Statements- continued ort ear arc 16. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows.. Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in funds Unrestricted funds General fund 535,815 (592,046) (56,231) Restricted funds The National Forest The National Lottery Community Fund Ironmongers 4,000 4,000 (84,6331 7,875 (84,633) 7,875 11.875 547,690 TOTAL FUNDS 676 679) 128 9891 Ironmonger'8 grant of £7,875 received on 28 March 2024 has be8n carried forward to 8UPPOrt the 2024-2025 Fa mily & communities programme including: Supporting disabled young people and their families to attend the 2024 Tlmber Festival and help meet the demand for our oversubscribed Backyard sessions not covered by the NLRCF grant. Specifically, £6,300 for Backyard Leicester and £1,575 towards supported Timber 24 tickets and access GOSts Due to the time needed lo develop and set up the National Lottery Reaching Communities programme, there was an underspend on the programme delivery of £21,342 which was moved to the 24125 programme. The National Lottery Community Fund - RC Midlands Region The aim of this fund is to provide a programme for families with children and young people on the autism speclrum and those experiencing profound and multiple learning difficulties that delivers a safe positive experience and supports a lasting improvemenl in the quality of life for Ihe families. A grant of £448.310 was awarded during the year ended 31 Merch 2023 and remeins unspent 8t Ihe prior year end. The Headley Grant H8dl8y Grant- A £3000 contribution lowards our B8cky8rd programm8 Communlty Challenge Fund from Demontfort Unlverslty A £2000 contribution to support accessibility and volunteering at our conference and showcase event in January 2025. 17. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES During the year ended 31 March 2025, unconditional donations were received from trustees or other related parties totalling £120 {2024 - £620). Page19 continued...
Bamboozle Theatre Com an Llmlted Notes to the Financial Statements- continued orl ear arc 18. RECONCILIATION OF NET EXPENDITURE TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 31.3.25 31.3.24 Net expenditure for the reporting period (as per the Statement of Financial Activities) Adjustments for: Depreciation charges Interest received Decrease in deblors Increase in creditors Net cash used in operations (230,131) (128,989) 4,090 {1,847) 98,971 4,871 124,046) 5,143 11,6601 105,238 6,749 13,5191 19. ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS At 1.4.24 Cash flow At 31,3.25 Net cash Cash at bank and in hand 273,411 273411 273,411 124,162) 124 162) 124 162) 149,249 149 249 149 249 Total Page 20
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