Firefox about.'blan Blackpool Ice Drome Charities Association Charity Number: 1143903 Annual Report and Financial Statement for the Year Ending 31" March 2025 Chair Kerry Ashton, I Whitefield Close, Rufford, Lancashire L40 IUS Bank Lloyds Bank, 94 Fishergate, Preston, Lancashire PRI 2JB. Independent Examiner Re¢d. A.A. Clements MA, ACI8, FCIE. 15 Carleton Road, Great Knowley, Chorley, Lancashire PR6 8TQ Contents Annual Report Financial Statements Pagesl-6 Pages7-8 Page 9 Independent Examiners Report l of 11 1410612025, 11:02
Firefox about.'blan Blackpool Ice Drome Charities Association Registered Charity Number: 1143903 Annual report for the Year Ending 31st March 2025 l. Administrative Information BIDCA is the official charity name for Children Helping Children and is dedicated to the furtherance of ice sport and supporting Blackpool's and the Fylde'5 local sick, disabled or disadvantage children and has done since 1939. The Committee includes the following full members: Chair- Kerry Ashton Secretary- Anna Williams Treasurer- Wayne Ashton Child Welfare Officer- Sarah Buschini Committee Member- Clare Davies Committee Member- Louise Smith Committee Member- Anthony Swarbrick Committee Member- Joanne Walsh Committee Member- Joanne Rata Committee Member- Dudley Cox Committee Member- Joanne Solanki 2. Structure, Governance and Management The method of appointment of BIDCA members is set out in the 2022 Charity Constitution. All full members are encouraRed to nominate themselves for election on to the committee. of 11 1410612025, 11:02
Firefox about.'blan The trustees have the power to art as directed in the Constitution. All committee members must read and sign a code of conduct and a confidentiality agreement before they are able to sit on the committee. They must also sign in the minute records that they are willing to act in the trusts of the charity. Committee members will have the opportunity to discuss their role with the chair. BIDCA has policies in place for Safeguarding. All full members and trustees undergo enhanced DBS checks on joining and every three years thereafter. The contents and obligations of the Equality Act 2010, Data Protection Acts 1988 and 2003 and GDPR 2018 are known and complied with to the best of the committee's ability. It is considered that all trustees and any others who could be considered as having any management responsibilities in the running of BIDCA are deemed to be fit and proper persons under the terms of the Finance Act 2010. 3. Objectives and Activities The Charity's objectives are: To advance the education of the general public in all aspect of ice skating. To provide facilities for ice skating in the interests of social welfare for children under 18 years of age through the provision of training, recreational and other leisure time occupation with the object of improving their conditions of life. To relieve, within the Fylde coast area of Lancashire. poverty. sickness and distress arising therefrom by the making of grants of money or monies worth to individuals under 18 years of age in conditions of need ('the beneficiaries'} or organisations dealing with such beneficiaries so as to relieve such need. 4. Achievements and Performances We performed our annual Christmas show, Snow White a fairytale adventure on ice. 59 cast members performed 11 shows to a combined audience of 11,724 people at the Blackpool Ice Arena during December 2024. In addition, we performed our annual charity performance enabling 1,400 representatives from children's charities across Blackpool and the Fylde Coast to attend, thetickets were donated free of charge providing a £17,980 benefit to the charities. 3of 11 1410612025, 11:02
Firefox about.'blan We were invited back to be part of the opening ceremonies for the Christmas by the sea Ice rink in November 2024. The event helped to raise the profile of our Christmas show. BIDCA made cash grants to support 2 skaters attend the Ice-skating British Championships. We were unable to give any larger cash grants due to Stage Works Worldwide Productions ISWWP} withholding payment of our apportionment of income. This has caused BIDCA to make a significant loss this for this financial year. 5. Review of the Year IChair} Our principal fundraising event the annual Christmas show was "Snow White a fairytale adventure on ice"., l am delighted to report that 59 cast members with the required skating skills and enthusiasm put on an amazing show and performed to over 11,724 people over 11 performances. A highlight of the year as always is the charity performance, we invited 1,400 representatives from local Children's charities from Blackpool and the Fylde Coast. The atmosphere at the show was electric and reminds us just why we do what we do. Our skaters respond to the atmosphere created by the audience, and everyone had a memorable time. In November we were invited by Blackpool Council to perform at the opening of the outdoor ice rink on the tower Headland. This was an opportunity we could not miss and this year a small group of characters were chosen to perform a short, adapted number from the show. In addition, we were able to support BIDCA skaters competing at the British ice-skating championships. Unfortunately, we were unable to award any larger grants in line with ourthird objective due to the unforeseen financial circumstances. As I reflect on my final year as chair after being involved with this amazing organisation for 16 years, l am disappointed to report that all this great work has been overshadowed by a backdrop of significant financial pressure caused by SWWP withholding our 2024 show settlement of circa £80,000. I want to reassure members that l am working closely with the Trustees to look at all options of recovering the show settlement as soon as possible. This Issue has also delayed the planning of the 2025 show and is the primary reason why we have been unable to confirm the 2025 show details, hold cast auditions and put tickets on sale. 6. Financial Review (Treasurer) Our principal fundraising event, the Christmas Show at Blackpool Ice Arena attracted 11,724 tirkpt £Alp<. Wp hpld niir nrirp< thp <Amp a£ thp nrpviniA< vpAr. With a tir.kpt nrir.p<. x f1 of 11 1410612025, 11:02
Firefox about.'blan ticket, 3 £13 nonpremium ticket a £10 ticket for the fold down seats. The trustees took this approach to balance the need to cover our costs whilst ensuring our show provides good value and is accessible to as many people as possible. Total income for 2024125 was £42.130 a reduction of £50,152 from the previous year. This year saw the most significant financial challenge BIDCA has faced in the past 13 years. Stage Works Worldwide Productions (SWWP) withheld our financial settlement of circa £80,000 from the 2024 production of Snow White. This caused a £45,000 financial loss in our accounts for the 2024/25 financial year. Despite regular chasing, we have received limited communication from SWWP. In addition, Blackpool Pleasure Beach limited the parent company of SWWP released their 2023/24 accounts which showed a £2.7m loss. This is very worrying situation given BIDCA is owed around £80,000. The Trustee's will be meeting in April to agree the actions required to recover the settlement figure. From an income perspective the front of house team were able to increase our sales despite the Arena introducing a wide range of merchandise. The front of house team refocused their efforts by selling just raffle tickets and programmes. This year saw an increase in raffle prize donations, which contributed to an increase in front of house income. We also received £6,798 in gift aid from HMRC, this was up this year because it included the 2023/24 gift aid income which we received on 2. April 2024. All other income was in line with our forecast. Total expenditure for 2024125 was £87.436 which saw a reduction in £22.718 of last yearfs expenditure. This year we made a loss of £45,306 due to SWWP withholding our 2024 show settlement figure of circa £80,000. Fortunately, our reserves policy enabled us to be able to pay all our suppliers and for us to continue to operate. If we do not receive the settlement figure from SWWP, it will seriously impact our ability to carry out our main fundraising activity. This is because BIDCA requires the reSere fund to mitigate the financial risks associated the producing a Christmas show at the Pleasure Beach Arena and we will not have sufficient reserve fund5 to manage this risk. Despite this, our production costs this year were reduced, by £20,000. We were able to do this by utilising of our inhouse costumes, and props. It was also our second year of our new approach to choreography: this allowed us to reprofile the coaches time now they were familiar with the BIDCA approach and associated requirements. sof 11 1410612025, 11:02
Firefox about.'blan The overall position at the year-end of March 2025 leaves BIDCA in a weakened position. Our reserves have been significantly impacted and if we are unable to recover the outstanding money owed, it is unlikely that we will be able to perform a show in December 2025. Risk Assessment BIDCA recognises that in relation to'Risk Assessment,, risk is defined as a 'threat of any action or event which will adversely affect an organisation's ability to achieve its objectives and execute its strategies,. It also accepts that the term 'risV can include any circumstances that may, or do, have an adverse effect, and is wider than financial matters. Risks relate not only to the negative consequences of a threat, but also to the impact of not taking advantage of opportunities. BIDCA carries out Risk assessments for all its purposes and activities. BIDCA has insurance policies to cover its activities as well as its commitments associated with its storage unit. 7. Reserves Policy BIDCA has a requirement to maintain a cash reserve to cover its committed liabilities and any uninsurable risks. These include the non-insured risks costs associated with its storage unit and the risk of any short fall because of a lower-than*xpected ticket sales that mean BIDCA is unable to cover the show production costs. In addition, this is also used to cover our financial liability should we not be able to perform our show due to external factors like the Covid Pandemic. BIDCA currently has allocated a minimum reserve fund of £IOO,OCKI to cover these liabilities. This will be reviewed on an annual basis by the Trustee's. 8. Future Plans The main focus for the Trustees is to recover the outstanding show settlement from SWWP. The next priority is assessing the risks associated with entering an agreement with SWWP for the 2025 show given their financial position and any changes/additions to the agreement. The Trustee's will need to ensure they understand the risks and associated implications as well as their ability to produce a show. This is further complicated because all activities associated with the show production have been suspended until the financial situation has been resolved. In real terms, we have not been able to undertake the detailed show planning, cast auditions or sell any show tickets. 6ofll 1410612025, 11:02
Firefox about.'blan For and on behalf of the Trustees- Position Treasurer Dated Ilth May 2024 7ofll 1410612025, 11:02
Firefox about.'blan Blackpool Ice Drrne Association, Chrity CL¥nmisslL Registrntion I1433. FInala1 5tatemerts for the year ended 31st rth 2025 Re¢eSpt$and PaymentsAceount. G•n•ral Fund-Unr•rtrict•d. Re£eipts Show Income Cash Reg & Costumecontribution Good Luck M&55aEe5 Donations 2025 2025 2024 Z024 57,325.75 18,690 520 5,128 3.944 16,898 518 6,372 7.408 6,798 1,264 Raffle. Programm¢ Glowsticks Gift Hoodies 1,452 DVD Sales Aftershow Party Costume Rentallother income Bank Inteiest Total Receipts 1,020 i.oio 843 1,346 2.232 770 42.130 91,408 Paym•nt• Costumes 9.926 12.212 45,400 1.630 11.875 13,257 55,708 Wardrobe Show Production Aftershtsw Partv Rafflecosts Props Inwebsite Administration 4.383 3.921 2,758 2.323 3,108 2.632 Hoodies DVD Charity Donations 1.000 90 2.147 5.568 7.(KJO 174 OBS/CRB Inwrance/Membership Adverti%n& Flyer5. Marketing 3.533 8.071 Total P•ffiients 87.436 109.279 Excess of Recptsover Payments 145.3061 117.8711 BankAtcounts asat 1st. N4)ri12024 122,406 140,277 BankCOunt5 a$3t 31st. March 2025 inc. 77,100 145.3061 122,406 117,8711 {01 Diff 101 Diff 8of 11 1410612025, 11:02
Firefox about.'blan Bla¢kNYA Ice Dr¢e AsstxSatTtY Statement & Assets Lialmlities as at 31st Plarth 2025 MonetayA#sets 2025 General Fund Unr&ricted 2024 Ger31 Fund Unrestricte Current 4.525 4.031 Account Notice 77.100 118.375 Account Fund Raising Account Total at knk 81.625 122.406 C&h in hd Total Fundi 81.62S 122.406 Debtors 750 750 Cieditor5 300 300 oihera58et& PIop5. 25.000 25.0(X) WaTdrobe/costume5 50.000 50.000 Equipment 5.000 5.0(K) Note& l. Iheaccounts havebEen prepaTed ontheRecept5and Payrnents ba 2. NoTrusteeha5recei¥d any rernunwation for beiThgatrusteeofthech¥ity. 3. Thevaluation in resPt of Props. Wardrobelc05tUTne5 and Equiptnent in based on theassurnption that such Itunshavea contlnulngworth forfuturepro¢Juction& pioved bytheTru5tet5 ofthe BIKkpool IceDroTheCharitie5Aw(iation on 10th May 2025 and signed on ther behallby- WayneAshtOn-Treur 9ofll 1410612025, 11:02
Firefox about.'blan I•d¢pe•de#t Eumim¢r's ReporL IndqKndent Examincr's RerKKt to the TnL%¢ of the Bl&kwK)I l(% Drome Ch&riti¢s AsstKiation. I rert ijn the ullts ofthe ctrwlty forthe year ended 31". Marth 2ff25. which are set out on pages 8 to 9 ofthis Rew Resixrttve raponsibilltles of the tr•s¢ees Dd eumlner. audit is wt required for this year UTwkn 10n 144(2) of the Chaiies A¢¢ 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that Inde[d¢n1 ¢xamination is needed. It is my r¢swnsibility to . exarni the Ac¢oullts under section 145 of the 2011 ALt: folk>w the pr(thjUr laid down ill the general DiTll0nS given by the Charity Commi&8iOD¢r undtt section 145 (5) (b) of the 2011 Act. and to slate whdher parti¢ular ma¢l¢rs habe cune ts) my atseniion. Bsis of the ind¢peAdeDt tumi•¢r'$ TeprL My examination was carried (Mrt in with the ge81 Directions given by ihe Charity C¢)mmi&%ion. An examination includes arevi¢w of theaccounting re£ords kw by the ch8rity and a comparison ofthe accounts presentcd with those rrcords. It also includes eonsider8tion of any unu5uai items or di10$T¢S in the accounts and seeking explanations from yw trustees (y)nceming any sllch matters. The prwcdures undertaken do not provide all the evidence would be requiMJ in an audit and consequently opinion is gaven &5 to whether the accounts pr¢senta'tnte arKI fairview. aThJ the rert is limiied knthosematth set in the stat¢mqrt below. Indepdent exmitier's stst¢memL In conneth wtth my exaTDinali(rf4 mattu has cotne to my atlention: . which gives me T¢ag)nable Lwse belicyethat in any rnaterial resPXt the requirem¢nts to keep &counting records in &cordance with section 130 of the 2011 Ad. and to preparj xcounts which xcord with the aLrounling e0rd5 and wply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have noi been mel or 2. to Whic in my Opinio attcntion sh(wld IK thawn in order to enabk a prop¢T erstandIng of the J/£i J clehle fi Rev'd. A. A. Clemets. Fellow of the AslatI¢M of Charity Rev"d. A. A. Clements W ACIB. F 5 Carleton RoL Gre KEM)wky. C Date 21". May 2025. Ioofll 1410612025, 11:02
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