# **LYMM FESTIVAL CIO Charity number 1154232** 

## **TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT AND** 

# **ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31st AUGUST 2025** 



## **REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS** 

- a. The charity's name is LYMM FESTIVAL CIO ("Charitable Incorporated Organisation"). 

- b. Its registration number is 1154232. 

- c. The address for correspondence is 39 Mill Lane, Lymm Cheshire WA13 9SD 

- d. The following were Trustees at the date of this report: 

   1. Adrian Bull 

   2. Carol Devine 

   3. Ann Dobson 

   4. Ian Marks 

   5. Christine Hamlin 

## **STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT** 

- a. The CIO is governed by a Constitution, last amended on 19[t][h] September 2013. The Trustees delegate some of their powers to the Lymm Festival Committee in accordance with a document setting out the Terms and Conditions of Delegation, last amended 18[th] January 2014. 

- b. There have been no changes to the Trustees during the year. If a vacancy for a Trustee occurs, then the existing Trustees will make that known and will approve any applicants before their appointment to the Board. The conditions of eligibility for trusteeship are set out in the Constitution. 

- c. The CIO's committee meets monthly and has also established a number of sub-committees to facilitate the work of the full committee. 

## **FINANCIAL REVIEW** 

- a. The financial position of the CIO at the year-end is set out in the accompanying accounts, which have been scrutinised by an Independent Examiner. The financial result for 2025 was a small deficit of £2,435 largely due to a number of collaborative community events at the Lymm Rugby Club. Nevertheless, the overall position of the CIO remains healthy. 

- b. The Reserves Policy, as amended in November 2020, remains as follows: 

   - General Reserve - at the financial year end, the reserve will be maintained at a level approximately equivalent to the loss of ticket and related income from a summer festival. In this way, all financial commitments could be met should this situation occur. 

   - Restricted Reserve - there are no Restricted Reserves at present; a policy to govern any such reserves that may be created in the future will be drawn up at the appropriate time and with terms appropriate to the conditions attaching to the purpose of this reserve. 

   - It is recognised that the level of the General Reserve will vary from time to time and so it will be reviewed periodically to reflect changes in the relevant income over the years. 



## **PUBLIC BENEFIT STATEMENT** 

The charity's Trustees have complied with their duty to have due regard to the guidance on public benefit published by the Charities Commission in exercising their power and duties. 

## **OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES** 

The objects of the CIO are : a. To advance the arts for the public benefit, in particular but not exclusively by the provision of an arts festival and workshops 

b. To advance the education of the public in the heritage of Lymm 

## **ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE** 

The Trustees are pleased to report that in 2025 we were able to put on a very successful Festival and celebrated our 27th event. We received funding from 27 sponsors and had the support of Cheshire’s Mix56 radio station based in Lymm. 

For eleven days in June, we put on a wide range of events that appeal to all ages and all sections of the community. One of the original aims of the Festival was to promote local talent and this remains true today. However, performers of regional, national and international note supplement this local emphasis.  We also put on a few events at other times in the year. 

We are proud to have received an award from Lux Life for the ‘Best Community and Entertainment Festival in the North of England in 2025’. 

Our events individually have a variety of financial outcomes. There is strict control over costs and our objective is to break even or make a small profit overall. This year, however, there was a small deficit of £2,435. Our bank balance though remains healthy. 

In addition to the Festival Committee, we are fortunate to have a team of Volunteers who assist with stewarding, car park duty, the box office and ticket sales. Their commitment typifies the spirit of the Festival and how it has become an essential part of the life of Lymm village. 

The Festival itself is not allowed to donate money to other charities but we positively encourage other organisations who organise events under the Festival banner to raise money for a variety of causes.  Local businesses, hotels, restaurants, pubs, church halls, sports clubs, schools and community organisations all benefit from Festival events. 

Plans are well in hand for our 2026 Festival. 

Ian Marks Chairman 

September 2025 



LYMM FESTIVAL
ACCOUNTS
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
Registered Charity 1154232
Pagel

Lymm Festival 2025
Income and Expenditure Account
Yr 2025
Yr2024
Income
Ticket sales - Festival
Ticket sales- Winter Warmers
Third Party Income
Lymm Parish Council Funding
Sponsorship
Registration Fees
Gift Aid
Event Participation Fees
Friends of Lymm Festival
Donations received
Other income
23,652
2,446
4,870
18,749
1,828
4,550
5,900
500
410
2,100
1,075
233
577
41,763
6,250
500
377
2,100
1,045
314
394
36,107
Expenditure
Professional Fees
Performers Fees
Ticket sales returned to performers
Venue Hire
Equipment Hire
Programme publication
Printing and Stationery
Postage
Publicity
Insurance
PRS Fees
Website costs
Purchase of Equipment
Travel expenses
Refreshments
Paypal Romancart Fees
Paypal Processing Fee
Administrative expenses
General Expenses
Licence fees
2,527
10,220
10,751
738
3,382
3,681
160
2,085
8,143
5,857
579
937
3,350
119
20
2,827
1,093
101
2,301
2,779
1,167
498
837
97
506
420
475
260
583
420
622
844
1,118
20
Income returned to Third Parties
Competition Prizes
Bank and Card
4.870
50
60
44,198
4,550
50
30
34,938
Deficit before Exceptional item
(2,435)
1,169
Loss on Event held from Legacy from Friend of
the Festival
Surplus/(Deficit) - Other
Surplus/(Deficit)
Note 2
(967)
(1,468)
(2,435)
(597)
1,76F
1,169
Note 2. Children's Theatre Event held which was funded by the Legacy from Friend of the Festival
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Lymm Festival 2025
Unrestricted Restricted
Reserve
Reserve
TOTAL
Analysis of Reserve account
Surplus 2001- 2010
Surplus 2011
Deficit 2012
Surplus 2013
Surplus 2014
Surplus 2015
Surplus 2016 less Payment of Reserve to LHTG
Surplus 2017
Deficit 2018
Surplus 2019
Deficit 2020
Surplus 2021
Deficit 2022
Surplus 2023
Surplus 2024
Deficit 2025
5,421
1,644
(9,000)
14,536
10,452
3,061
2,544
12,112
(556)
1,534
(2,837)
8,408
(1,949)
1,734
1,169
(2,435)
45,838
5,421
1,644
(9,000)
14,536
23,052
7,452
(14,447)
12,112
(556)
1,534
(2,837)
8,408
(1,949)
1,734
1,169
(2,435)
45,838
12,600
4,391
(16,991)
Cumulative Reserve Balance
50,000
40,000
30,000
20,000
10,000
oi/io
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2025
-10,000
Notes to the Accounts
Pasis of The Accounts
Income is recognised on each event by the receipts per the event
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Lymm Festival 2025
Balance Sheet 31 August 2025
Yr 2025
Yr 2024
Current Assets
Debtors
Payments In Advance
Cash at bank, Paypal and Zettle
Cash at bank- Reserve Account
Current assets
Less Current liabilities
Creditors and accrued expenses
Income in advance
699
50
51,885
12
52,646
700
Note I
49,306
12
50,018
(6,808)
(1,745)
45,838
48,273
Reserve Account
Balance brought forward
(Defici)/Surplus for the year
48,273
(2,435)
45,838
47,104
1,169
48,273
Note l. Includes PayPal balance of £5 (2024 £5) and an izettle balance of £163 (2024 £163)
Unrestricted Restricted
Reserve
Reserve
Analysis of Reserve Accounts
Total 2025
Balance brought forward
Surplus/(Deficit) for the year
Legacy from Friend of the Festival Balance
38,870
(1,468)
8,436
45,838
38,870
(1,468)
8,436
45,838
Cash Flow Statement
Yr 2025
Yr 2024
Operating surplus
(Increase) / Decrease in Debtors
(Increase) / Decrease in Payments in Advance
(Increase) / Decrease in Tangible Asset
Increase / (Decrease) in Creditors
Increase / (Decrease) in Income in advance
Operating cash flow
Movement in Legary
Opening cash and bank balances
Closing cash and bank balances
{1,468)
1,766
(262)
(50)
1,542
(874)
(47)
2,125
(597)
47,790
49,318
5,063
3,546
(967)
49,318
51,897
The accounts were approved by the Committee on Ilth March 2026
Signed on behalf of the Committee:
Honorary Chairman: lan George Marks..
Honorary Treasurer: Christine Margaret Hamlin .
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Lymm Festival 2025
Independent Examiner's Summary Report
In accordance with the examiner's independent report attached , I confirm that,
in my opinion, the above accounts are in agreement with the records presented
to me.
Name:
F Minaeian
Date:
1/4Fc,
l/
Signature:
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LYMM FESTIVAL
ACCOUNTS
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
Registered Charity 1154232
Pagel

Lymm Festival 2025
Income and Expenditure Account
Yr 2025
Yr2024
Income
Ticket sales - Festival
Ticket sales- Winter Warmers
Third Party Income
Lymm Parish Council Funding
Sponsorship
Registration Fees
Gift Aid
Event Participation Fees
Friends of Lymm Festival
Donations received
Other income
23,652
2,446
4,870
18,749
1,828
4,550
5,900
500
410
2,100
1,075
233
577
41,763
6,250
500
377
2,100
1,045
314
394
36,107
Expenditure
Professional Fees
Performers Fees
Ticket sales returned to performers
Venue Hire
Equipment Hire
Programme publication
Printing and Stationery
Postage
Publicity
Insurance
PRS Fees
Website costs
Purchase of Equipment
Travel expenses
Refreshments
Paypal Romancart Fees
Paypal Processing Fee
Administrative expenses
General Expenses
Licence fees
2,527
10,220
10,751
738
3,382
3,681
160
2,085
8,143
5,857
579
937
3,350
119
20
2,827
1,093
101
2,301
2,779
1,167
498
837
97
506
420
475
260
583
420
622
844
1,118
20
Income returned to Third Parties
Competition Prizes
Bank and Card
4.870
50
60
44,198
4,550
50
30
34,938
Deficit before Exceptional item
(2,435)
1,169
Loss on Event held from Legacy from Friend of
the Festival
Surplus/(Deficit) - Other
Surplus/(Deficit)
Note 2
(967)
(1,468)
(2,435)
(597)
1,76F
1,169
Note 2. Children's Theatre Event held which was funded by the Legacy from Friend of the Festival
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Lymm Festival 2025
Unrestricted Restricted
Reserve
Reserve
TOTAL
Analysis of Reserve account
Surplus 2001- 2010
Surplus 2011
Deficit 2012
Surplus 2013
Surplus 2014
Surplus 2015
Surplus 2016 less Payment of Reserve to LHTG
Surplus 2017
Deficit 2018
Surplus 2019
Deficit 2020
Surplus 2021
Deficit 2022
Surplus 2023
Surplus 2024
Deficit 2025
5,421
1,644
(9,000)
14,536
10,452
3,061
2,544
12,112
(556)
1,534
(2,837)
8,408
(1,949)
1,734
1,169
(2,435)
45,838
5,421
1,644
(9,000)
14,536
23,052
7,452
(14,447)
12,112
(556)
1,534
(2,837)
8,408
(1,949)
1,734
1,169
(2,435)
45,838
12,600
4,391
(16,991)
Cumulative Reserve Balance
50,000
40,000
30,000
20,000
10,000
oi/io
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2025
-10,000
Notes to the Accounts
Pasis of The Accounts
Income is recognised on each event by the receipts per the event
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Lymm Festival 2025
Balance Sheet 31 August 2025
Yr 2025
Yr 2024
Current Assets
Debtors
Payments In Advance
Cash at bank, Paypal and Zettle
Cash at bank- Reserve Account
Current assets
Less Current liabilities
Creditors and accrued expenses
Income in advance
699
50
51,885
12
52,646
700
Note I
49,306
12
50,018
(6,808)
(1,745)
45,838
48,273
Reserve Account
Balance brought forward
(Defici)/Surplus for the year
48,273
(2,435)
45,838
47,104
1,169
48,273
Note l. Includes PayPal balance of £5 (2024 £5) and an izettle balance of £163 (2024 £163)
Unrestricted Restricted
Reserve
Reserve
Analysis of Reserve Accounts
Total 2025
Balance brought forward
Surplus/(Deficit) for the year
Legacy from Friend of the Festival Balance
38,870
(1,468)
8,436
45,838
38,870
(1,468)
8,436
45,838
Cash Flow Statement
Yr 2025
Yr 2024
Operating surplus
(Increase) / Decrease in Debtors
(Increase) / Decrease in Payments in Advance
(Increase) / Decrease in Tangible Asset
Increase / (Decrease) in Creditors
Increase / (Decrease) in Income in advance
Operating cash flow
Movement in Legary
Opening cash and bank balances
Closing cash and bank balances
{1,468)
1,766
(262)
(50)
1,542
(874)
(47)
2,125
(597)
47,790
49,318
5,063
3,546
(967)
49,318
51,897
The accounts were approved by the Committee on Ilth March 2026
Signed on behalf of the Committee:
Honorary Chairman: lan George Marks..
Honorary Treasurer: Christine Margaret Hamlin .
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Lymm Festival 2025
Independent Examiner's Summary Report
In accordance with the examiner's independent report attached , I confirm that,
in my opinion, the above accounts are in agreement with the records presented
to me.
Name:
F Minaeian
Date:
1/4Fc,
l/
Signature:
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