Worle 0￿ratiC and Dramatic Societv
Accounts for the Trear ended
31 Decem ber 2023
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CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
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I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above
charity ("the Trust") for the year ended b I I:1, L 2023.
As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the
accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011
("the Act").
Responsibilities and
basis of report
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out
under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I
have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission
under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
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come to my attention in connection with the examination (8theF*
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respect:
the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130
of the Charities Act; or
the accounts did not accord with the accounting records. or
the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements
concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities
(Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 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.
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 accounts to be reached.
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CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Trustees, Annual Report for the period
From 01 January 2023 To
31 December 2023
Charity name: Worle Operatic & Dramatic Society
Charity registration number: 1138832
Objectives and Activities
SORP reference
Para 1.17
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document
Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benef it, in particular, the
activities, projects or
services identif led in the
accounts.
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benef it
The object of the society is to educate the
public in the Dramatic & operatic arts & to
f urther the development of the public
reciation and taste in said arts.
The focus of our activities is to educate & to
entertain the local residents of North Somerset
and produce a wide range of events and
activities. We welcome a range of people
regard less of personal background, faith,
gender or personal circumstances & we believe
this philosophy of openness to all enriches all
those involved with sharing skills & knowledge.
In planning our activities for each year we keep
in mind the Charity commission guidance on
public benef it at our trustee meetings.
Para 1.17 and
1.19
Para 1.18
Additional information (optional)
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choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference
Para 1.38
Policy on grant making
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment
Para 1.38
A great contribution continues to be made by
our members and volunteers. We are gratef ul
for the many hours our volunteers put in to
develop and ensure the society grows. Without
this valuable contribution of time, energy and
expertise, we would not have been able to
continue to achieve so much
Para 1.38
Contribution made by
volunteers
Other

Achievements and Performance
SORP reference
Despite the pandemic restrictions coming to an
end in 2022, we were still feeling the
repurcussions of this and the cost of living crisis
in the early part of 2023.
Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the difference the
charity's work has made to
the circumstances of its
benef iciaries and any wider
benef its to society as a
whole.
Para 1.20
Our Spring show, The Wind in the Willows, was
performed at The Playhouse and was our first
f ully collaborative show with our junior section,
Spectrum. Both adults and juniors really
enjoyed performing together. Unfortunately with
the high costs to perform the show and the fall
out of the cost of living crisis, the show made a
signif icant loss.
After much debate over whether to proceed
with the Autumn show, we performed Sister Act
at a new venue - The Princess Theatre & Arts
Centre in Burnham-on-sea.
The change of venue was largely due to the
increased costs to perform in Weston-super-
Mare but also the society was excited to bring
the arts to the residents of Burnham. As
promotion for the show, we got out into the
Bumham and Weston communities dressed as
nuns and had some great engagement. The
show was a complete sell out success and half
of the losses made from the Spring show were
recouped.
We also 'kicked off, the year with our
fundraising Musicals Bingo which was a huge
success and will now be an annual f undraising
event. A summer fayre f undraiser was also held
during the Summer holidays.
We also organised several social events to
include social members as well as current
performing members to promote continuity
between our membership. Everyone enjoyed
the f ortnightly walking events organised as part
of this during the Spring/Summer.
Additional information (optional)
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choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Achievements against
objectives set
Para 1.41
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set
Para 1.41

Investment performance
against objectives
Para 1.41
Other

Financial Review
Review of the charity's
financial position at the end
of the
eriod
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
statin
are held
Amount of reserves held
Reasons for holding zero
reserves
Details of f und materially in
def icit
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern
Para 1.21
See attached report
Para 1,22
Reserves are held in a savings account for saf e
keeping and to accrue interest for the society
Para 1.22
Para 1.22
£14,371
NIA
Para 1.24
N/A
Para 1.23
There were uncertainties after The Wind in the
Willows but funds have now been restored so
there is no further concern.
Additional information (optional)
You ma
choose to include further statements where relevant about:
The cost f or staging shows in local theatres
continues to increase and the society is
constantly looking for opportunities to increase
their f unding through f undraising and grant
applications. This would help relieve the
pressure on the current f unding streams of
contributions f rom members and ticket sales.
The charity's principal
sources of f unds (including
any f undraising)
Para 1.47
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted
Para 1.46
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity
Para 1.46
Other

Structure, Governance and Management
Description of charity's
trusts:
Type of governing document
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How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g iJiiiriL(_)I'pnfdlfr..Ll
as*J()Glcl iiolI, L. II, )
Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees
Para 1.25
Constitution
Para 1.25
Unincorporated Association
Para 1.25
Election at AGM
Additional information (optional)
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choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees
Para 1.51
The charity's organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works
Para 1.51
The society is a member of the Somerset
Fellowship of Drama and the National Operatic
and Dramatic Association.
Relationship with any
related parties
Para 1,51
The society is f ully insured against material
risks and adheres to a strict child protection
policy where performances include children.
Other
Reference and Administrative details
Charit
name
Other name the charit
uses
istered charit
number
Charity's principal address
Worle O
eratic & Dramatic Societ
WODS Musical Theatre Com
an
1138832
42 Addicott Road
Weston-super-mare
Somerset
BS23 3PX

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
Dates acted if not for whole
year
Trustee name
Office (if any)
Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee
if any)
Anthony Lay
Aaron Pengelly
Fay Pearce
Stephanie Reeves
Tracey Helmore
Carrie Curtis
Chloe Mccallum
President
Chairperson
Vice-chairperson
Treasurer
Resigned 21.02.2024
Resigned 21.02.2024
Resigned 22.02.2023
Secretary
Production Liaison
Publicity &
Fundraising
Spectrum Liaison
Marketing Officer
Social Secretary
Membership
Secretary
Chairperson
Vice-chairperson
Treasurer
Kirsty Slater
Abigale Morris
Neil Stephenson
Laura Curtis
Resigned 21.02.2024
Resigned 21.02.2024
Resigned 21.02.2024
Resigned 21.02.2024
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Laura Curtis
Louise Statter
Cassie Riney
Anthony Curtis
Harry Upton-Hurst
Appointed 21.02.2024
Appointed 21.02.2024
Appointed 21.02.2024
Appointed 21.02.2024
Appointed 21.02.2024
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15
Marketing Off icer
Membership
Secretary
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17
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19
20
Cor
orate trustees - names of the directors at the date the re
Director name
ort was a
roved
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name
Dates acted if not for whole year

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets
held in this capacity
Name and objects of the
charity on whose behalf the
assets are held and how this
falls within the custodian
charity's objects
Details of arrangements for
safe custody and
segregation of such assets
from the charity's own
assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of
Name
Address
adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of ke
ersonnel details
Other o
tional information

Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees
Signature(s)
Full name(s)
Position (eg Secretary,
Chair, etc)
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