Trustees, Annual Report for the period Period start date 01 09 Period end date 31 08 2023 2024 From Section A Reference and administration details Charity name Solihull Theatre Company Limited Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1136439 Charity's principal address 399 Evesham Road Redditch Worcestershire Postcode B97 5JA Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dates acted if not for whole ear Trustee name Office (if any) Name of person (or body) entitled toa oint trustee ifan Rob Coleman Chair Sarah Macrow Secretary Andrew Newth Treasurer Jo Murphy Charley Branson Stephen Jones Tim Gibbs Jayne Bryan 10 Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees) Name Dates acted if not for whole ear Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) e of adviser Name Address Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement TAR March 2012
Description of the charity's trusts Constitution. Reviewed on annual basis. Type of governing document (eg trust deed. constitution How the charity is constituted leg trust, associalion, company) Company Trustee selection methods (eg appointeo Dy, eieciea Dy) Elected by the membership at the AGM every September Additional governance issues (Optional information) You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about: Solihull Theatre Company's Annual General Meeting was held on 23 September 2024 at which the Trustees presented the Annual Report and unaudited accounts for the year ending 31 August 2024. These conveyed a difficult but ultimately successful year during which STC had to manage the risks of rescheduling and relocating its show, Sunshine on Leith, due to Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) issues at The Core Theatre in Solihull. policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees" the charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works" Whilst the relocation to Bushell Hall Theatre and two-week postponement adversely affected both ticket sales and costs, the venue hosted a beautifully produced show and enabled STC to declare a surplus of £4,401 for the year. relationship with any related parties. trustees, consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. The Trustees also reported that The Core would remain unavailable until the summer of 2025 and that its next show, Young Frankenstein, would now be scheduled for 20-26 July 2025. The AGM approved two changes to the membership of the STC Committee for the coming year as follows: Chair- Rob Coleman Secretary- Sarah Macrow Treasurer- Andrew Newth Committee Members-Tim Gibbs, Stephen Jones, Jayne Bryan, Emma Welsh and Bradley Crook. Section C Ob'ectives and activities The objectives of the STC are to educate the public in the dramatic and operatic arts and to further the development of public appreciation and taste in the said arts in Solihull and the surrounding area. Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document The company is open to people from all cultural backgrounds over the age of 16 years old, providing opportunity for individuals to develop their skills, build self- confidence and ultimately enjoy the experience of live theatre. Summary ofthe main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within TAR Production of the musical show "Sunshine on Leith" which ran for six performances from 28 May to l June 2024, including a Saturday matinee. March 2012
this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit) Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information) You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about: policy on grantmaking. policy programme related investment; Planning all shows and activities is done in line with the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit. contribution made by volunteers. Section D Achievements and performance Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year In 2023/24 Solihull Theatre Company rehearsed and performed Sunshine on Leith. The rescheduling and relocation of the show (due to RAAC issues with its usual theatre) adversely affected production costs and tickets sales, which fell from 1,878 for its 2023 show Sister Act to 1,417. As a consequence, STC declared a Loss on Show (after Theatre Tax Credits) of £3,209. Subscriptions, fund-raising activities and other income contributed a further £7,610 resulting in a Total Surplus for the Year of £4,401, which has been added to reserves. The cast numbered 40 in total with several new members taking part in the production. The live orchestra consisted of seven musicians. Stage management, wardrobe, make-up and front of house services were provided by STC non-performing members and volunteers. Section E ,Financial review Brief statement of the charity's policy on reserves A Total Surplus for the Year of £4,401 increased STC reserves from £71,364 to £75,765. The charity operates on the basis that any given show should break even. That is to say tickets sales, which are STC'S main source of income, should cover the cost of producing the show. Any surplus that is generated will be reinvested in the company's future activities. If the charity had to be dissolved, any net assets remaining would be transferred to other charitable institutions with similar objectives to the STC or, failing that, to other charitable purposes as agreed by the Trustees. Details of any funds materially in deficit Not applicable. Further financial review details (Optional information) TAR March 2012
You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about: the charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising). how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity. investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. STC'S principal sources of funding are: Ticket sales. Membership Fees. HMRC receipts from Theatre Tax Relief and Gift Aid. Fund raising activities. All funding is invested in the production of live musical theatre and in the development of its membership within Solihull and the surrounding area. Section F Other optional information Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's tru Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (e.g., Secretary, Chair, etc) Rob Coleman Chair Date TAR March 2012
Final Accounts Statements at 31 Au ust 2024: Solihull Theatre Com an Solihull Theatre Com an Limited - Income & Ex enditure Companies House Registration Number07280406 Year Ending 31 August 2024 £ Income from Show ricket Sales Programme Sales Programme Production Costs ProgrammeAdvertising 29,757 763 (675) 660 Total Show Income 30,505 Show Expenditure Pre Production Expenditure Production Expenditure Other non-production Expenditure (12,263) (26,910) (1,835) Total Show Expenditure (41,008) Theatre Tax Credits Receivable for Show rrc Professional Fees 8,445 (1,151) Show Surplus/(Loss) After rrc (3,209) Exceptional Items TheatreTax Credit Historical Shows Professional Fees for Historic Thc Total Show Relating Surplus/(Loss) for Year (3,209) Income from Members Subscriptions Fund Raising Activities Total Income From Members 4,065 1,338 5,403 Other Income Gift Aid Received Bank Interest Received Total Other Income 994 1,212 2,206 Total Surplus/(Loss) For the Year 4,401
Solihull Theatre Com Limited Companies House Registratlon Number 07280406 an Balance Sheet Year Ending 31-Aug-23 Year Endlng 31-Aug-24 Fixed Assets Current Assets Cash t ban Bank urrent Account old deposit account 17,796 44,859 8,430 59,535 62,656 67,965 Cash in hand Petty Cash 166 199 Debtors and Prepayments Debtors Prepayment Future Shows Prepayments Subscriptions Prepayment Insurance Prepayments Other HMRCGiftAid HMRC TheatreTax Relief 1,335 500 716 158 921 8,437 7761- 57 836 8,445 11,567 10,614 Current Liabilities Members Subs Comingyear Membership Score Deposits Accruals < l Year (840) (600) (1,585) (580) (875) (1,558) (3,025) (3,013) 71,364 75,765 Reserves Movement in Year 4,401 Surplus on Shows & CompanyActivities 71,364 75,765 71,364 1 75,765 For thefinancial year in question the company was entitled to exemption under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companie No members have required thecompanyto obtain an audit of its accountsfor the year in question in accordancewith section 476 of theCompaniesAct 2006. The directors acknowledgetheir responsibility for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. These accounts have been prepared In accordancewith the provisions applicableto companies subject to the small companies regime. Director: Date Il. 11- lOZ+
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