Trustees. Annual Report for the period Period start date Period end date Frorn 2024 31 12 2024 Section A Reference and administration details Charity name Reaction Theatre Makers Other names charity is known by Reaction Reglstered charlty numb8r (if any) 1155804 Charlty's principal address 8 Cotswold Road Malvern Worcestershire Postcode WR142QE Names of the charity trustees who manage the Charity Trustee name Office (if any) Datss acted if not for whole year Name of per80n (or body) entitled to appoint trustse Ilf any Simon Mathew Blakeman Rebecca Gunton Secretary stephen Williams Treasurer 4 Guy Tomlinson Chair Vishni Velada- Bilson Vice Chair May 2024
Section B Structure, governance and management Description of the charity's trusts Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, Gonstitution} CIO - Association Registered 14 Feb 2014 How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, cornpany) Charitable Incorporated Organisation Trustee selection methods leg appointed by, elected by} Elected from membership Additional governance issues (Optional information) You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, aboLrt; policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees; the Charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity The Board of trustees administers the 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 programme of the charity, Operational management of the charity is delegated by the trustees to the senior management team, which during the year was made up as follows.. Tiffany Hosking- Artistic Director Michelle Pogmore- General Manager Caitlin Morgan - Program delivery relationship with any related parties. trustees, consideration of major risks and the system and procedure8 to manage them. Other freelancerslconsultants are employed as and when required. Risk Management The trustees regularly assess the major risks to which the charity is exposed and are satisfied that systems are in place to manage the charity's exposure to such risks. May 2024
Section C Objectives and activities 1.TOADVANCETHEARTS FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY IN THE ART OF DRAMA. 2. TO ADVANCE EDUCATION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN THEARTS, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY IN THE ART OF DR4MA (INCLUDING TRAINING AND INSTRUCTION IN THEATRE SKILLS) AND TO PROMOTE RESEARCH (INCLUDING RESEARCH IN THE ARTS AND PARTICUL4RLYTHE ARTOF DRAMA) AND TO PUBLISH THE USEFUL RESULTS THEREOF FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT AND ASSOCIATED MATERIAL CONNECTED TOTHE ARTS AS THE TRUSTEES SEE FIT FROM TIMETOTIME. 3. TO PROMOTE SOCIAL INCLUSION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT BY PREVENTING PEOPLE FROM BECOMING SOCIALLY EXCLUDED, RELIEVING THE NEEDS OF THOSE PEOPLE WHOARE SOCIALLY EXCLUDEDAND ASSISTING THEM TO INTEGRATE INTO SOCIETY, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH THE USE OF DRAMAAND 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 OLD AGE., ILL HEALTH (PHYSICAL OR MENTAL); LEARNING OR PHYSICAL DISABILITY. Summary ofthe objects ofthe charity set out in its governing document May 2024
The charity's activities typically include.. devising, rehearsing and performing high quality touring theatrical productions, programming an inclusive theatre festival, and running Weekly Inclusive Theatre Skills Sessions (WITSS), also known as Inter-Act - prograrnme of theatre skills workshops whose key beneficiaries and participants include those with learning disabilities and recurring mental health difficulties. Interact has continued to grow and provide opportunities to participate. FEAST has attracted several disability groups to participate. There was a week long festival of theatre in November, whiGh included projections in town and work by local community groups, working with and alongside national and international artists. We confirm that the Trustees have had regard to the Charity Commissions guidan on public benefit. Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (includa within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit) May 2024
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information) As well as the Trustees, Reaction Theatre Makers are fortunate to 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 their valuable contribution. FEAST, as ever, needs extra support, especially as it continues to grow each year. During the year we have engaged with funding consultants, Debbie Birch and Keith Slater, and have sought mentoring from Strike A Light Festival. You may Ghoose to include further statements, where relevant, about.. policy on grantmaking; policy programme related investment., contribution made by volunteers. May 2024
SECTION D -summary of During the year Reaction Theatre Makers: the main achievements and performance of the charity during the year Expansion of face-to-face sessions including additional weekly session of Inter-Act The University of Worcester no longer runs a Theatre & Disability Module due to the changing landscape of universities and overall low intake. This is a disappointment to us but we continue to support students on work experience from High Schools and Further Education Colleges. Mental health group °Archetype" continues to grow and perfomied to larger audiences. Additionally some of the members of Archetype have started volunteering on a Tuesday morning which has a fantastic mutual support. We held another week long festival of theatre (FEAST - now in it's ninth year} including workshops, performances and films. FEAST 2024 had days dedicated entirely for adults with Learning Disabilities (rather than one) with several different colleges attending and workshops by neighbouring companies as well as from as far away as Scotland. FEAST 2024, al80, once again, attended by Settled Families from both Syria and Éhe Ukraine. This year we hosted work by a Croatian art18t. Our flier for certain events were printed in Ukrainian. We researched productions and performers from around the UK to bring to the Malvern theatre scene. We went to Brighton Fringe Festival (where we discovered the Croatian artist, and one oth8r performer that we hosted). We also visited Stockton International Riverside Festival again, and have since hosted an artist we disGovered there twice. One of his perfOrmanS was hosted at the Midsummer Malvern Event that we partnered with, This meant two days of Street Theatre Events hosted by Reaction Theatre Makers under the FEAST banner. We2 also hosted an aerial artist and some walkabout theatre in the town. We also delivered a Community Clothesline Project - this was a multi- generational project where members of the community brought in an item of clothing over three separate workshops and altered it to reflect the meaning it had in their lives. The Clothesline was then exhibited at The Old Con Club and the Malvern Theatres. The project was supported by young tailor from Afghanistan among others. The exhibition took place in the week preceding FEAST and throughout the week of FEAST. It also marked the beginning of a fruitful relationship with Malvern Theatres, who will be hosting certain FEAST performances going forthfard. Public benefit statement In planning the yearfs activities and setting objectives, the trustees have onsidered the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit, including the guidance on public benefit and fee charging. The Charity relies on grants and the income from touring and admission charges to cover its operating costs. In setting the level of fees, charges May 2024
and concessions, the trustees give careful consideration to the accessibility of the charity's productions for those on low incomes. The beneficiaries of Reaction, s work are.. The general public, as all performances are widely advertised and reviewed Actors, designers and all theatre professionals, to whom Reaction offers opportunities through professional productions. Those who may be socially excluded or at risk of social exclusion, as the Adults with Learning Disabilities and adults with recurring mental health difficulties programmes are aimed specifically at these groups. FEAST has begun to attract 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 organisation is not required to 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 neGessitate that a nominal amount of reserves is held in the bank at any one time. At the end of 2024 we had reserves which the trustees consider satisfactory for these needs. Brief statement of the charity's policy on reserves Detalls of any funds materially in deficit Further financial review details (Optional Information) You may choose to include additional infomiation, where ralevant about: the charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)., how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity., investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. We are grateful for the continued generous support of: Arts Council England UKSPF (UK Shared Prosperity Fund) Elmley Foundation Inter-Act continues to be funded by The National Lottery Community Fund.(Large Grants) stay Connected Community Grant I Street Theatre Event The National Lottery Community Fund (under 10k) I Community Clothesline Project 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 support. Section F Other optional information May 2024
Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they hava approved the trustees, report abov6. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Slgnature(s) Full name(s) Guy Tomlinson Stephen Williams Position (eg Secretary, Chair. etc) Chair Treasurer Date l O August 2025 May 2024
Chclrity blame Reaction Th&itre Makers i 0111 anyl 1'155804.00 (HARITY (OMMISSION Recei ts and ments accounts CC16a For the period from Period slarl dale Period end dale 151 December 202 To 1st Janua 2024 Section A Receipts and payments Unre8trlcted fund8 to the nrost Restricted funds to th8 near06t £ Endowment funds to the neare8t £ Total funds Last yèar to th• nearsst £ to the naaregt £ A1 Rocel Gifts and Donations Grants Sales 2393.39 0.00 3843.60 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 8S284.00 o.oo o.oo 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 o.oo 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2393.39 85284.00 3843.80 o.oo o.oo 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 68841.00 3239.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 ss income ARJ 8237.19 852XOO 91521.19 71872.00 Ssgt an see table Inve8 men 8a e$, 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 O.OD 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total reGeipts 623 A3Pa Training Insuran Expenses MiscÈllaneDUS ExnSeS Office Expense Mdrktrling Professional Fees Accomrnodalion S811 tools gnd Equlpmant st2ffing co515 Travel Sals mgnts o.oo 393.39 481.87 458.99 0.00 1826.48 0.00 0.00 1650.91 0.00 600.00 5311,64 2477.98 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 o.oo o.oo o.oo o.oD 2477.98 393.39 481.E7 458.98 4836.40 1826.48 8170.23 1855.30 62327.58 1J22.09 600.00 84850,31 soo.00 394.68 214.00 1174.47 3913,77 1030.IX) 5983.57 55S.46 87121.40 621.34 75.00 71683.69 4836.40 0.00 8170.23 1855.30 60876,67 1522.09 0.00 79538.67 Sub total A4 Asset and Invostment Sets o.oo 0.00 0.00 o.oo o.oo o.oo 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 O.OD 0.00 Sub total 0.00 rotsl payments 5311.84 79538.67 0.00 84850.31 71583.69 Net of recelpts/(paym8nts) A5 Transfers between fund5 A6 Cash funds lastyear end Cash funds thls year end 925.56 0.00 2206. 6745.33 0.00 18420.89 24166.22 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 6670.88 288.31 0,00 0.00 626.99 27297.87 20 20626.99 3131.65 CCXX R1 accounts ISSI 1910812025
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestrlcted Restrlcted funds funds to nearest £ to neargst £ Endowment funds to nearsst £ Categories Detslls ote funds 3131.65 0.00 0.00 Project funds 0.00 24186.22 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total cash funds (agree balaeWith wcelpts Bnd payments 8ccount(sll OK Unrgstrlcted funds tts nearést £ 3131.65 24q66.22 0.00 OK Restricted funds to neare8l £ OK Endowment funds to noare8l £ Details B2 Other monotary assets 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 o.oo 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Fund lo which asset belon Gost loptlonall Curr$nt valu o tional Detalls B3 Inve8tment a888ts 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 o.oo 0.00 O.DO Fund to whlch 83set belo Dptalls Cost loptlonall 0.00 Current value o tional 84 Assets retained for the charlty's own uBe 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Fund lo whlch late8 13542.17 Amount du9 ional When duo lonal Detall$ Interact B5 Liabilities FEAST 10624.05 Signed by one or two truslees on behalf of all the trustees Date of roval nature Print Name G Tomlinson S Williams 10thAu ust 2025 101hAu USI 2025 CCXX R2 accounts ISSI 1910812025
(OMMISSION Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of Charity Name Reaction Theatre Makers On accounts for the year ended 31112124 Charity no (if any) 1155804 Set out on pages (remembèr lo include 11)e psge nLimbers of iÈ d(lilioiial sh?elsj 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 the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed, It is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act, to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5){b) of the Charities Act, 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 ststement by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees Conrning any such rnatters. 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 to my attention examiner's statement (other than that disclosed below ") which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements,. to keep accounting records in accordance 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 of the accounts to be reached. Pleas delete the words in the brackets rf they do not apply. Signed: Date: Name: d&Afki/kJJ Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): CQ)bLAtSCCL(g May 2024
Address: £frL Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material problems. May 2024