Charity registration number
1141080
Trustee Annual Report and accounts
For the period
st
l June 2024- 31" May 2025
CONTENTS
PAGE
Adminlstrative Detalls
Report of the Trustees
STS Receipts
STS Expenditure
Assets and Llabllltles
Notes to the Statements
io
Declaration of the Trustee's
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srAGE THEATRE SOCIErY
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TRusfEES
The Trustees are pleased to present thelr report together with the Flnancial Statements of the
charity for the period I" June 2024- 31" May 2025.
ADMINlSfpATIVE DETAILS
Charlty reglstratlon number
1141080
Charlty name
Stage Theatre Soclety
Other names charlty Is known bv
STS
Principal address
9 Mèritime Court
Dock Road
Chatham
Kent
ME4 4FH
Website address
WWW.5tagetheatresociety.co,uk
Current trustees
Danlel R5chard More
Richard Martin Hillier
Rachael Cordell
Julie Clayton
Accountlng verlfsc3tlon
Davld M Coleman
44 Thorndale Close
Chatham
Kent
ME59SW
It is noted that the trustees have a legal duty under the Charities kt 2011 to appoint an
Independent person who is reasonably believed by the trustees to have the requisite ability and
practical experience to carry out a competent examination of the accounts., The trustees are
satisfied that this person meets such requirement.
Bank
HSBC
Ralnham Shopping Centre
Rainham
Kent
ME87HW
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AGE THEATRE SOCIEIY
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
GOVERNANCE
GOVERNING DOCUMENT
The charity is a voluntary organisation governed by its constitution adopted 10 June 2006,
amended in November 2009 and October 2010 to take into account becoming a charity. The
constitution was then revlewed In 2018 to Sntroduce a governing body fomiat instead of a yearlv
elected committee.
MEfHOD OF APPoINTmE￿roF TRUSTEES
The trustees of the society shall con51St of parents and friends of 5T5 and will include the following
as a minimum- Chairper50n, Treasurer, Vi¢e-Chairperson and Secretary
Rlchard Hllller and Danlel More are co-foundln8 permanent trustees of the charity.
ORGANISATION AND DECISIONS
The Soclety shall be managed by the Governing Bo<ty of not more than ten members whlch wlll
include the Chairpefgon, Vice.Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer. The remainder shall be
elected to office from parent5 and friend5 of STS willing to glve dedication to the society. Each
member elected will serve a term of office for four years.
The Governlng Body are responsible for adoptlng and implementlng new pollcles, codes of
conduct, health and safety and duty of care, responslbllities and rules that effect the or6ani5atlon
and management of society affairs.
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srAGE THEATRE SOCIETY
REPORT OF THE TRusfEES
The Governing Body are, in addition to the above. responslble for the day-to-day mana8in8 and
organlsatlon of Sta8e Theatre Society and hold regular meetln8s, as necessary. to the effect.
Dutles Include but are not limited to..
Monitoring of accounts
Planning events
Running events
S3fe8uardln8
Membership
Operatlon of the Tuck Shop
Helping at rèhearsals
Involvement in performantes
AIMS AND OWECTIVES OF THE CHARITY
The GovernSng 8ody Is responsSble for the management and organisatlon of Stage Theatre Soclety
and hold re8ular meetln85 to that effect. Outle5 Include but are not Ilmlted to'.-
To improve quality of life for all members of the society.
To increase performing and technical abilitSes of its members.
FOR EVERYONE TO HAVE FUN
To encourage dlsclpllne and learnlng In the actlvlties we carry out.
To have a balance of social ond learnin8 activities in the society.
For all of our members to succeed In what they do wlth us at all tlmes.
To always encourage the best In our member5.
To pro8ress with the show accordin8 to the rehearsal programme.
To teach and offer new talent5 to our members.
To make people want to be part of our soclety.
To enable our members to bond socially with others.
To always encourage commltment to the show from all members of the society.
To distribute all show betterments to charftable organlsatlons, or to be used to subsldlse
the next production if needed.
To always keep within the proposed budgets for our shows.
To increase community involvement and Spiflt within the society.
To be able to flll our audltorlums wlth Ilvely audlences.
To have the audience always wantin8 more.
To demonstrate to our audiences a different culture.
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STAGE THEATRE SOCIETY
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
CHARITY SUCESSES AND ACHIEVEMENTS THIS YEAR
For the 2024-25- year, Stage Theatre Society moved to the model of doing one production per
annum. It was considered in the previous year from volunteers, that the group should look to
ease the pressure that comes from staging two productions per year. Now that this is in place,
this has been well received by all involved with helpin8 for the productions. This has also reduced
both the time and storage pressures that were being experienced.
Now that this is in-place it has allowed to group to turn some ffXUS to bringing back more of the
extra-curricular activities that the 8roup used to enjoy.
FollowSng the success of Matilda the Muslcal, and movlng to the one show per year model. the
show thls year was Our House the Musical. Over the years Stage Theatre Soclety has enjoyed
performlng such a wlde varlety of productlons- and Our House was produced by us way back In
2011- So, for many of the volunteers that have been wlth the group for years, this was a real
blast from the past.
The show was a great success and further raised the bar from the 2011 productlon. The cast and
crew enjoyed being part of the production and the audience gave rave reviews.
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srAGE THEATRE SOCIETY
REPORT OF THE TRusfEES
FINANCIAL REVIEW
RESERVES POUC
Although a move to one production per annum has been put in place, Stage Theatre Society aims
to keep reserves of £4CCQ. With general costs increasing over the years. this has been assessed as
on amount that can meet the charltvs needs by the Governin8 Body. This will meet one yearfs
minifflum expenditure should the￿ be a substantial reduction of Income to STS.
PRINCIPAL FUNDING SOURCES
Stage Theatre Soclety prlncipalty 8enerates funding from Tkket Sales l Oonatlons for productions
and membership subscription5. These will continue to be the principal sources of income to the
8roup for the foreseeable future.
TRusfEE RESPONSIBIUTES
The law applicable to charltles lft Engjand and Wales requlres the Trustee5 to prepare flnanclal
statements for each financi31 year. which give a true and fair view of the chariVs fi.nancial activities
during the year and of its financial position at the end of the year. In preparing these Financial
Statements the Trustees follcswed best practice and:
Work in accordance with the Sta8e Theatre knieties 8overnin8 document on accounting.
Make judgments 3nd estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
Prepare the Financial Siatements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to
assume that the charity will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keepin8 proper accountlng recordswhlch di5c105e wlth ￿3$Onable
accuracy, the financial position of the charity, and which enable them to both ascertain the
financial position of thecharity and ensure that the financial statements comply with the applicable
law. Thty are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and is hence for takin8
reasonable steps for the prevention and deteC￿n of fraud and other irregularities
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STAGE THEATRE SOCIETY- RECEIPTS AND PAYMEKf ACCOUNT
YEAR ENDED MAY 31sf 2025
RE￿IpTs INTO STS
UNREsfRicfED FUNDS ftESTRicfED FUF￿ ENtKMIlMaEt4T FUN05 TOTALFUNDS ROUNDED
MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTIONS
CKETSALES
UNIFORM PURCHASES
PROGRAMME SALES
E￿ENT INCOMES
REFUNDS
£8.250.IX>
£15.574.54
£264.￿)
£404.24
£2.087.45
£4th1.45
£8,250.
£15,574.54
£264.00
£404.24
£2,087.45
£400.45
£8,250
£15.575
£264
£2.087
£400
£26.980.68
£26,981
EXPENDrruRE FROM srs
Charitable expenditure
£31.102.04
Excess Ideficltl of
Income over expenditure
1£4.121.361
8alances bought forward
£12.512.48
8alances carrled forward
£8.391.12
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srAGE THEATRE soaEfY- EXPENDrruRE
YEAR ENDED MAY 31sf 2025
EXPENDITURE FROM STS
IIOUNDED
HALL HIRE
UGHTING I SOUND HIRE
&4RAGE HIRE
ADVERTISING
SHOW RIGHTS
EQUIPMENT PURCHASES
£2,3LVJ.77
£2,078.40
£654.81
£375.32
£4.303.07
£8,140.22
£5,138.81
£1,2KJ.80
£2.3(B.77
£2.078.40
E654.81
£375.32
£4,303.07
£8,140.22
£5.138.81
£1,260.80
£1.800.(KJ
£4￿.00
£498.50
£20.1M)
£368.83
£177.04
£1￿.00
£3.426.47
£2.310
£2.078
£655
£375
£4,303
£8,140
£5,139
£1,261
É1,8
PWNllNG
COSTUMES
PROPS
UNIFORM PURCIIASES
THEATRE HIRE
INSURANCE
UABILITY PAYMENTS
THANKYOU CARDS
EVENT EXPENSES
REFUNDS
£4(KJ.(
£498.50
£20.OJ
£￿.83
£177.04
£ioo.Th)
£3,426.47
£50.(K)
£499
£20
£369
£177
£100
£3,426
£50
£3L102
£ 3L10104
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5fAGE THEATrE SOCIETY
sTATEmE￿r OF ASSEfs AND LIABILITIES
AS AT 31st MAY 2025
2024n025
Cash at bank
£ 8,063.77
Cash in hand
£ 327.35
Physlcal assets
£ 7,658
Plus debtors
Minus creditors
Nett a55ets
£ 16,049.12
SUMMARY OF PHYSICAL ASSErrs HELD BY THE CHARITY
Lighting equipment
Sound equipment
Tools
Other assets
£ 1,35S
£ 2.823
£ 1.880
£ 1,600
£ 7,658
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5fAGE THEATRE SOCIErY
NOTES TO THE STATEMENTS
ACCOUNTING POUCIES
Financial Statement5 have been prepared on the income and expenditure to the society in
accordance with the applicable U.K. Accountr'n8 Standards.
The Charity Trustees were not paid or relmbursed durlng the year and no Charlty Trustee5
received any emolument or payment for professlonal or other services.
It is noted that the trustees have a legal duty under the Charities Act 2011 to appoint 'an
independent person who is reasonably believed by the trustees to have the requisite ability and
practical experience to carry out a competent examination of the accounts., The trustees are
5atlsfied that the person that has carried out the independent examination meets such
requirement.
RESTRicfED VS UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
As a charity we may receive donatlons from people or or8anlsatlons that are Intended for a specific
purpose. At present Stage Theatre Soclety does not have any fund5 that fall Into such category. Our fLsnds
are currently unrestricted.
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STAGE THEATRE SOCIETY
TRUSTEE DECLARATION
The trustees declare that they have approved the report above.
Signed on behalf of the charltrfs trustees.
Full Name: DANIEL RICHARD MORE
Signature:
Position: Trustee
Dated: I" March 2026
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CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Independent examiner's report on the
accounts
Section A
Independent Examiner's Report
Report to Ihe trustees
Stage Theatre Society
On accounts for the year
ended
31st May 2025
Charity no
(if any)
1141080
Set out on pages
7,8,9
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts ofthe above
charity ("the Trust'l for the year ended 3110512025.
Responsibilities and
basis of report
As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the
accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011
I the Act ).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried oul
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 14515}{b} of the Act.
Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have
examiner's statement come lo my attention in connection with the examination (other than that
disclosed below ') which gives me cause to believe that in, any material
respect..
th8 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 contenl 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 cOn￿rn$ and have come across no other matters in connection
with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in
order lo enable a proper understanding ofthe accounts to be reached.
Ple8se d818t8 th8 words in the brackets ir they do not apply.
Signed:
Dat8:
1710312026
Name:
David Coleman
Relevant professional
qualificationls) or body
lif any):
NIA
Address".
44 Thorndale Close, Chatham, Kent, ME5 9SW
IER
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Section B
Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern
(see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts.. directions and
guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of
any items that the
examiner wishes to
disclose.
None
IER
Oct 2018