Trustees' Annual Report for the period Period start date Period end date ; 01 09 2024 31 08 2025 | From To : Section A Reference and administration details ) Charity name Solihull Theatre Company Limited 3 Other names charity is known by | Registered charity number (if any)| 1136439 . Charity's principal address |399 Evesham Road Redditch Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity ee A Cee ee ee es Ce ee ee {C= an i Rk Aie ae Ce ee ee ae ee Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees) [Name Cd CD atte acted if not for hoo eeaar : : Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of adviser Name Address Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
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Structure, governance and management
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Description of the charity’s trusts Type of governing document Constitution. Reviewed on annual bas!
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How the charity is constituted ompany |
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Trustee ip at the AGM every September selection methods Elected by the membership a 5 eee
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Additional governance issues (Optional information) You may choose to include Solihull Theatre Company’s Annual General Meeting was held on 18 September additional information, where 2025 at which the Trustees presented the Annual Report and unaudited relevant, about: accounts for the year ending 31 August 2025. These conveyeda very exciting, Ae productive but ultimately financially difficult year as it returned to The Core
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- policies and procedures Theatre to perform Young Frankenstein. The key messages delivered to adopted for the induction and oe :
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training members were: of trustees: |
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e the charity’s organisational e The delivery of another high-quality show in Young Frankenstein, which structure and any wider was the first major production at The Core since the theatre closed in network with which the charity November 2024 due to Reinforced Autoclave Aerated Concrete
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: bsceleang with any related e A financial loss of £10,798 for the year primarily due to low ticket sales, Eclat attributed to the enforced rescheduling from May 2025 to late July 2025.
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e trustees’ consideration of | major risks and the system e A strong balance sheet despite the loss with retained reserves of | and procedures to manage £65,000. them. e The award ‘Best Show’ from NODA for its 2023/24 production ‘Sunshine on Leith’. |
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e The return to its regular time slot of May for its 2026 show ‘Anything Goes.
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e The implementation of three new policies - Financial Reserves |
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- Safeguarding - Social Media
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The AGM approved one change 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, Jayne Bryan, Emma Welsh, Louisa Hill and Bradley Crook.
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section C Objectives and activities C—O .
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, : 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
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Summary of the objects of the arts in Solihull and the surrounding area. seh “ pics The company is open to people from all cultural backgrounds over the age of 16 ee ee years old, providing opportunity for individuals to develop their skills, build selfconfidence and ultimately enjoy the experience of live theatre.
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Summary of the main Production of the musical show “Young Frankenstein” which ran for six activities undertaken for the performances from 22 July to 26 July 2025, including a Saturday matinee. public benefit in relation to
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these objects (include within Planning all shows and activities is done in line with the Charity Commission’s this section the statutory suidance on public benefit. declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)
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Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information) You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:
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| e policy on grantmaking; | e policy programme related : investment: | e contribution made by volunteers.
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section D Achievements and performance Summary of the main In 2024/25 Solihull Theatre Company rehearsed and performed Young achievements of the charity Frankenstein. Whether it was because of the enforced rescheduling from May during the year 2025 to July 2025, or the show did not appeal to Solihull demographic, ticket sales were very low (1,139) compared to last three shows at The Core Theatre, all of which exceeded 1,800. As a consequence, STC declared a Loss on Show (after Theatre Tax Credits) of £18,345. Subscriptions, fund-raising activities and other income contributed a further £7,547 resulting in a Total Loss for the Year of £10,798. The loss was funded from reserves which have reduced from £75,765 to £64,967. The cast numbered 40 in total with several new members taking part in the production. The live orchestra consisted of nine musicians. Stage management, wardrobe, make-up and front of house services were provided by STC non-performing members and volunteers.
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Section E Financial review
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: BHict ataternent of the STC has a Reserves Policy in place that: charity’s policy on reserves e Fully justifies and clearly explains the reasons for keeping reserves.
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| e ldentifies and plans for the maintenance of essential services for | beneficiaries. e Reflects the risks of unplanned closure associated with the charity’s
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business model, spending commitments, potential liabilities and
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financial forecasts.
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e Helps to address the risks of unplanned closure on their beneficiaries (in particular, vulnerable beneficiaries), staff and volunteers.
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es regularly reviewed in the light of the changing funding, financial climate and other risks.
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For the year ending 31 August 2024 STC held a total reserve of £75,765. However, due to the financial loss incurred this has now reduced to £64,967 as
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Table 2
Brought Fonvard 60,000 15,765 75,765
Losson Show (10,798) 0 (10,798)
Post Show Reserve 49,202 15,765 64,967
Reserve Transfer 10,798 (10,798) 0
Carried Forward 60,000 4,967 64,967
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A) Show Reserve
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The primary use of STC’s reserves shall be to ensure its financial stability by covering unexpected shortfalls in income or unexpected expenses due to external economic events outside of its control; for example, show cancellations due to theatre closures, uninsured losses and changes in regulatory requirements of governing bodies. The value of the reserve Is reviewed annual is based on the planned cost of STC’s next show.
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Strategic Reserve The purpose of this fund is to invest in the medium to long-term development of the society which may include: e The development of the STC website to promote the society and to attract new membership, particularly from under-represented groups within the Solihull community.
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e Access to training and resources to the ensure STC has the appropriate skills and policies in place as required by the Charity Commission.
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e Equipment purchases to support the charitable activities of the society; for example, camera and sound systems for rehearsals, marketing and fund-raising activities.
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If the charity had to be dissolved, any net assets remaining would be
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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 Not applicable in deficit : | Further financial review details (Optional information)
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| You may choose to include STC’s principal sources of funding are: additional information, where 3 relevant about: Ticket sales. : os cians ering lsat Membership Fees. maha celan Sc! ailale gunk ae HMRC receipts from Theatre Tax Relief and Gift Aid. sources of funds (including ot aes any fundraising):eerie Fund raising activities. e how expenditure has All funding is invested in the production of live musical theatre and in the supported the key objectives | development of its membership within Solihull and the surrounding area. of the charity; e investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. 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 trustee Position (e.g., Secretary, Chair, : etc) : pate! 14 Febru wy LOG
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Solihull Theatre Company Limited - Income & Expenditure
Companies House Registration Number 07280406 Year Ending 31 August 2025 £
Income from Show
Programme Sales 694
Programme Production Costs (888)
Programme Advertising 600
Total Show Income
Show Expenditure
Pre Production Expenditure (16,229)
Production Expenditure {33,951}
Other non-production Expenditure (1,591)
Total Show Expenditure
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Theatre Tax Credits Receivable for Show | shes 9,600
TTC Professional Fees (1,484)
Show Surpls/\oss) fer TTC
Theatre Tax Credit Historical Shows wo, 0
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Subscriptions | | | 4,150
Fund Raising Activities 901
Total Income From Members :
Other Income
Gift Aid Received 1,119,
Bank Interest Received | 1,376
Total Other Income
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Solihull Theatre Company Limited
Companies House Registration Number 07280406
Balance Sheet Year Ending Year Ending
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Fixed Assets ‘ 0
Current Assets
Cash at bank
Bank Current Account 8,430 3,380
CAF Gold deposit account 59,535 42,086
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For the financial year in question thecompanywas entitled to exemption under section 477 ofthe CompaniesAct
to small companies. No membhav e requiredrs the companyto obtain an audit ofitsaccountsfor
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the year in question in accordance with section 476 ofthe CompaniesAct 2006.
The directors acknowledge their responsibility for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to | |
| accounting records and the preparation ofaccounts.
| These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small :
companies regime.
Director: Pylusth |
“TREASURER: MR AINEWTH _ a |
Date 15-10-28 2 "A
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of The Solihull Theatre Company Limited (“the Company”)
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ending31 August 2025
Responsibilitiand basis of the r e ports
As the chanity’s trustees of the Company (and its directors for the purposes of company law), you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (‘the 2006 Act’).
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not subject to audit under part 16 of the 2006 Act and are cligible for independent examination, | report on my examination of your charity's accounts carned out under section 145 of the 2011 Act (“the 2011 Act”). [In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b)of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiners statement
I have complicted my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in
(1) accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the(2) 2006Act; or (3) the acco untsunts dodo notnot accordcomplywithwiththosth e reac co rds;untingor requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act, other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair view’, which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or (4) the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to chantics preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
to which attention should be drawn in this report to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
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