Trustees. Annual Report for the period Peri1 start date Peri(Kl end dale From 23 31 2023 Section A Reference and administration details Charity name Reaction Theatre Makers Other names charity is known by Reaction Re9iStered charity number (if any} 1155804 Charity's principal address 8 Cotswold Road Malvern Worcestershife Postcode WR142QE Narnes of the charity Irustees who manage th¢ ¢harity Trustee name Olll¢e lif any) Date5 acled rf not for wholè yèar Name of person lor body) entitled to appoint trustee lif any) Simon Mathew Blakeman Rebecca Gunlon Secieiary 3 Rachel Neyland Treasurer 4 Guy Tomlinson Chair Vishni Velada- Bilson Vice Chair May 2024
Section B Structure, governance and management De5crlptlon of the charity's trusts Type of governing document CIO - Association Registered 14 Feb 2014 How the charity is conslituled leg. trusl. assr;, Charitable Incorporated Organisalion i i-.ion, companvi Trustee selection methods Elected from membership Additional governance issues (Optional information) You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about.. policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees.. the charity's org8nisational slruclure and any wider network with which the charity The Board of Iruslees administers Ihe charity on a voluntary basis and meets quarterly. Trustees are nominated, seconded and then appointed by the Board. New Board members are supplied with an induction pack which includes a job description and key information regarding the financial position and future prograrnme of the charity. Operational management of the charity is delegated by the trustees to the senior management team, which during the yearwas made up as follows.. Tiffany Hosking- Artislic Director Michelle Pogmore- General Manager Caitlin Morgan - Program delivery relationship with any related parties; Iruslees, consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. Olher freelancerslconsullants are employed as and when required. Risk Management The trustees regularly assess the major risks lo which the charity is exposed and are satisfied that systems are in place lo manage the charity's exposure lo such risks. May 2024
Section C Objectives and activities 1. TOADVANCE THE ARTS FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY IN THEART OF DRAMA. 2. TOADVANCE EDUCATION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN THE ARTS. IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY IN THE ART OF DRAMA (INCLUDING TRAINING AND INSTRUCTION IN THEATRE SKILLSIAND TO PROMOTE RESEARCH {INCLUDING RESEARCH IN THE ARTS AND PARTICULARLY THEART OF DRAMA) AND TO PUBLISH THE USEFUL RESULTS THEREOF FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT ANDASSOCIATED MATERIAL CONNECTED TOTHEARTSAS THE TRUSTEES SEE FIT FROM TIME TO TIME. 3. TO PROMOTE SOCIAL INCLUSION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT BY PREVENTING PEOPLE FROM BECOMING SOCIALLY EXCLUDED. RELIEVINGTHE NEEDS OF THOSE PEOPLE WHOARE SOCIALLY EXCLUDEDAND ASSISTING THEM TO INTEGRATE INTO SOCIETY, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELYTHROUGH THE USE OF DRAMA AND THE ASSOCIATED ARTS. FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS CLAUSE'SOCIALLY EXCLUDED. MEANS BEING EXCLUDED FROM SOCIETY, OR PARTS OF SOCIETY, AS A RESULT OF ONE OF MORE OF THE FOLLOWING FACTORS.. YOUTH OR OLDAGE. ILL HEALTH (PHYSICAL OR MENTALI.. LEARNING OR PHYSICAL DISABILITY. Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document The charity's activities typically include.. devising, rehearsing and performing high quality touring Ihealrical pioduclions, programming an inclusive theatre festival. and running Weekly Inclusive Theatre Skills Sessions {WITSS). also known as Inler-Acl - programme of theatre skills workshops whose key beneficiaries and participants include those with learning disabililies and recurring mental health difficulties. Interact has continued lo grow and provide opportunities to participate. FEAST has attracted several disability groups to participate. There was a week long festival of theatre in November, which included projections in town and work by local community groups. working with and alongside national and international artists. We confirm thal the Tnjslees have had regard to the Charity Commissions guidance on public benefit. Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects {include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance Issued by the Charity Commlssion on public benefit) May 2024
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional infomiation) As well as the Trustees. Reaction Theatre Makers are fortunate lo have the regular support of over 17 volunteers from the local community who help to deliver our projects and manage our events. The charity is very grateful for Iheii valuable contribution. FEAST, as ever, needs extra support, especially as il continues lo grow each year. During the year we have engaged with funding consultants, Debbie Birch and Keith Slaler. and have sought mentoring from Slrike A Light Festival. You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about.. policy on grantmaking.. policy programme related investment., contribution made by volunteers. Section D Achievements and performance May 2024
Summary of the main achievements of the ¢harity during the year During the year Reaclion Theatre Makers: Expansion of face-tO*face sessions including additional weekly session of Inter-Act We continue to support students from the Theatre and Disability rnodule al University of Worcester. some of whom volunteer further for the charity. Mental health group-Archelype- continues to grow and perfonned to larger audiences. Held another week long festival of theatre including workshops. performances and films. FEAST 2023. also attended by Settled Families from both Syria and the Ukraine. Researched productions and perfomiers from around the UK lo bring to the Malvern theatre scene. Visiled Stockton International Riverside Feslival lo start planning our own Street Theatre Festival, which will pilot in 2024. Public beneflt ststement In planning the year's activities and setting objectives, the trustees have considered the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit, induding the guidance on public benefit and fee charging. The chaiity relies on grants and the income from touring and admission charges lo cover ils operating costs. In setting the level of fees, charges and concessions. the Iruslees give careful consideration to the accessibility of the charitys productions for those on low incomes. The beneficiaries of Reaction. s work are.. The general public, as all perfomances are widely advertised and reviewed Actors. designers and all theatre professionals, to whom Reaction offers opportunities Ihrough professional pr(Kluclions. Those who may be socially excluded or al risk of social exclusion, as the Adults with Learning Disabilities and adulls with recurring mental health difficulties programmes are aimed specifically at these groups. FEAST has begun to allract a wide range of organisations supporting those with Learning Disabilities. University students. Settled Families (Ukrainian and Syrian} Those affected by homelessness. Children and families. CSA {Child sexual abuse) survivors May 2024
Section E Financial review While the organisalion is not required lo have a reserves policy the trustees recognise that. while most project work is carried out using restricted funds, the day to day operations and cashflow management necessitate that a nominal amount of reserves is held in the bank at any one lime. At Ihe end of 2023 we had reserves which the trustees consider satisfactory for these needs. Brief statement of the charity's policy on reserves Details of any funds materially in deficit Further financial review details (Optional information) You may choose lo include additional information. where relevant about.. the charily s principal sources of funds (including any fundraisingl- how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity- investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopled. We are grateful for the continued generous support of.. Arts Council England UKSPF (UK Shared Prosperity Fund) Elmley Foundation Inler-Act continues to be funded by The National Lottery Community Fund. We are grateful for support from Malvern District Council towards the FEAST Theatre Festival. through the production of flyers and banners, as well as financial supporl. Section F Other optional information May 2024
Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of th¢ charity's trustees Signature(s) Full name{s) RofvtCQ &tt Position leg Secretary. Chair. etc) 6eu£tov Date lu Klay 2024
I.I(HARIiY Rvacllon Theaire Makers Recei ts and ments accounts CC16a For the period from 1st Janua 2023 1st De[be[ 202 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds to th8 no4re$t Restricted fund5 the nextst É Endowment fund5 l(bthe nearesl£ Total funds Last year tothe nearest E tothe nearest E A1 Rece G1fts and Datn9 Gran15 Sales 0.00 80641.00 3231.00 o.ofy o.oo 592.00 76193.42 0.00 0.00 0.00 68641.00 0.00 0.00 o.oo 3231.fjo o.oo 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 o.oo 0.0 0.00 0.00 tota n)ss income AR) 3231.00 68641.00 710720 76785.42 sset an see table nvestment sa es. o.oo 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 o.oD tota Total receipts 68841.00 71 72. 5.42 A3Pa ments Training suranc& Expgnsgs fvI1StellaneouS Expenses otfice Expense 500.0 394.68 214.00 1174.47 3913.77 1030.00 5983.57 555.40 67121AO 621.34 7J.lJO 71$83A9 4SO.OQ Z25.00 360. 613.92 1892.49 440.00 3211.so 558.24 63309.00 495.84 310.00 71866.39 394.fj8 214.fjo 382.27 3913.77 80.00 $983.57 555.46 55821.40 621.34 7S.00 68541.49 792_20 Professnal Fees Accommodation Smal and Equipmenl Stalfing costs 950.00 1300.00 0.00 0.00 304120 0.00 0.00 o.oo Sets Sub tolal A4 A5sel inve5trnenl Sets 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 o.oo Sub total 0.00 Total payments 3042.20 68541.49 0.00 71583.69 71866.39 Net ofreceipts/{paymentsJ A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash fund5 la51 year end Cash funds thls year end 188.60 0.00 2017.30 99.51 0.00 18321.38 0.00 0.00 0.0 288.31 O.OD 4919.03 0.00 5419.65 20338.68 2206.10 18420.89 20626.99 CCXX R1 a¢¢ounis Isgl 0410512024
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted funds Restricted funds lo nearest £ Endowrnent funds to noarèsl £ Categorie5 Details funds 2206.10 0.00 0.00 10420.89 o.oo Total cash funds 2206.10 18420.89 0.00 1[5)) Unrestri¢ted funds Restricted funds lo nearè5t£ Endowment funds to neare6t£ 0.00 Details B2 Other monelary assets o.t)Q 0.00 0.00 o.oo 0.00 0.00 o.oo 0.00 o.oo 0.00 Fvnd trwhi¢h aswt bplo Detai15 Cosl (OpOna 0.00 current valu• tional B3 Investment assets o.oo 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Fund 10 which SsÈlbelon Cost loplionall ¢urrenlvalu• Onal Detai15 B4 Assèts rètained for the charity's own use 0.00 0.00 o.oo 0.00 0.00 0.00 .00 0.00 0.00 0.00 o.oo o.ofy o.oo 0.00 0.00 Fundto whi¢h folate$ l(N)70.20 mouni duo When du• Details Inieraci BS Liabilities 0.00 FEAST 83.69 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Signed byone or iwo truslees OTr haKof all Ihe Iru8lew6 snalre Print Name Date of rova IQ) Cij 4MIJ. CCXX R2 accoun15 ISSI 0410512024
Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of Ch81ily Name Reaction Theatre Makers On accounts for the year ended 31112123 Chartty no (if any) 1155804 Set out on pages Iiemembei to include the page number5 of additional sheelsl Respective The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. responsibilities of The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year trustees and examiner under section 144 of Ihe Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and thal an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility lo. examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act, to follow the prOdreS laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(51{b) of Ihe Charities Art, and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given examiner's statement by the Charily Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charrty and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. 11 also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts. and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the eviden that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair, view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent In connection with my examination, no matter has come lo my attention examiner's statement lolher than that disclosed below") 1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in. any material respect, the requirements.. to keep accounting records in accordan with section 130 of the Charities Act. and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met., or 2. to which. in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding oflhe accounts to be reached. Please delete Ihe words in the brackets if they do not apply. Signed: Date: Name: Relevant professional qualification{s) or body lif any): May 2024
Address: Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material problems. May 2024
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. May 2024