Annual Report
Centre Celf, Tremont Road, Llandrindod Wells,
Powys, LD1 5EB
mpyt@mail.com
Tel: 07810350994 Registered Charity No. 1157724
Artistic Director - Ralph Bolland -07810 350994
- MPYT the year in review.
It was a big year for MPYT as we finally saw our long-awaited - much delayed - Strategic Development Plan (2022-2025) being published. The Business Plan now becomes the working document for all strategic planning, project delivery and business evaluation as we go forward. It will be constantly reviewed and amended as
circumstances and situations change. We’re delighted to launch it and so grateful for the invaluable financial support of The Foyle Foundation that allowed for the consultation, research and collective thinking that came together in the final report.
A busy year theatrically for MPYT saw us stage not one but two theatre productions: slowly finding our stage feet – and our audiences – again, after the shock and loss of the pandemic. ‘Variations’ was our contribution to the National Theatre’s annual ‘ Connections’ programme and included a trip to Aberystwyth Arts Centre for the Partner Festival where the company performed to a raucously appreciative crowd of their peers.
‘Little Timmy Fell Down a Big Hole’ was devised by the company and staged in Llandrindod in the Autumn. Crucially, this production was supported by the Ashley Family Foundation as a component of ‘GetOffTheStage!’ , our ongoing initiative advocating for, and training and mentoring in, off-stage theatre disciplines. This allowed the opportunity to work for the first time with some wonderful new local artists like Rob Hill (Design & Scenic Construction) and Geraint Edwards (Scenic Art) as well as Don Adamson (Lighting Design).
In discussing ‘Little Timmy’ mention must be made of our first audience ‘Freakshow’ on opening night: this was free entry but to costumed guests only. It was embraced; it was truly nuts; and it was bright and beautiful, as well as offering access for those who might not otherwise have come for financial reasons. A new MPYT tradition beckons?
As 2023 kicks off we have to say a reluctant goodbye to two wonderful Trustees: Louise Williams and Hannah Harrop, who have each worked so hard and given so much to the organisation; in Hannah’s case, an organisation of which she was herself once a member. Good luck Louise and Hannah both - and thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
We’re still smarting from the pandemic. We lost a lot of momentum, and of profile too. But we have been energised by the addition of some brilliant new trustees and as 2023 opens up we will establish part-time staff roles for both Artistic Director and Administration Assistant. Progress!
We have also begun the design and build of a new MPYT website (and fundraising platform) with the fabulous Nex Media. In spring/summer we will pilot two separate outreach programmes: one for a younger age range (9-13) and a second for disabled adults. We have a charity week at the Cefnllys shop in Llandrindod and are in discussion with a number of prospective artists who we’d like to come and work with our young people.
Here’s to renewal!
Mission Statement
What MPYT offers:
Exceptional theatre activity for Young People across a vast and remote, rural catchment: workshops, summer schools and professional masterclasses; research trips, theatre visits and social events; community productions, applied vocational training and mentoring; a learning environment out with formal education, where participants are encouraged to take risks and learn that it’s ok to fail; to ask questions and challenge conventional wisdoms.
What MPYT believes:
That participation in high-quality, ensemble theatre offers an immeasurable boost to the personal growth and health & wellbeing of a Young Person. A creative, nurturing environment encouraging Young People to express themselves openly, and setting a high artistic bar, is a powerful, transformational tool with the potential for lasting impact: enhancing communication and thinking skills; developing recognition of individual/social responsibility, and allowing Young People to better explore, question and assimilate their understanding of the world.
Multi-disciplinary:
MPYT aspires to be a microcosm of the wider profession, with off-stage disciplines integral to the whole: recognising that Young People need not be on stage to enjoy the benefits. We seek out those who may flourish in other disciplines, offering opportunities wherever they might find the greatest challenge or reward.
Artistic Quality:
MPYT is an independent theatre company with a distinct voice, aiming always to create work made by Young People that surprises, challenges and delights: that engages their peers and beyond; that considers themselves and their world; that leaves a lasting impression. MPYT aims to set a benchmark for excellence in youth and community theatre, not only in Powys but nationally and beyond.
MID POWYS YOUTH THEATRE Registered Charity no. 1157724 Receipts and Payments Accounts for the Year Ended 101h April 2022 Total Funds 2022 Total Fun(Js 2021 Unrestricted Funds Reslricted Funds Note Receipts Subscriptions Donations Fundraising Grants Fee5 Ticket Sales Programme sales other sales Refunds 750 20 12 4.189 1.500 750 20 12 14,189 1,500 3) 24 4} 10.000 Total Receipts 6,471 10,000 16.471 24 Payments Workshop Leaders & A55iStants Staff costs Rent & Venue hire Training Travel Admin & Offtce Costs M8rkeling Insurance Fundraising costs Retumed cheques & bank charges Projects & Productions Production team Workshop leadetslfacililators Mentoring Project management Sel & wartjrobe rnaierials Markeling, printing & translation Venue hire Admin. & mileage Writers feelcopyright Catering & show party Participation fee 875 875 225 8,000 1,320 133 95 214 1.610 32 1,610 32 408 408 324 324 312 15 15 4,120 2.4SO 4.120 2,450 1,350 822 450 130 307 822 450 130 307 500 500 Total Payments 12,043 12,043 11,649 Nel movemelll in funds -5,S72 10,000 4,428 -11,625 Reconcilialion of funds Total funds brought foThvard Total funds carried forward 35,162 29.590 2,994 38.156 42 584 49,787
MID POWYS YOUTH THEATRE RegiSted Cfiarity no. 1157724 Statement of Assets and Uabilities at 10th Aprll 2022 Total Funds 2022 Total Funds 2021 Unfestricled Funds Restitted Funds NfAe Cash funds Cash at Bank Cash in hand 42,534 50 42,534 50 38. 106 50 Tolal cash funds 42,$84 42,584 38,156 cueTrt value Value 2021 Assets rnlained for Mpyfs own use Cost Laptop computer Ipur¢hased 201611n Unrestrided 350 Llabilrties None Approved by the Board and svJned on behalf by.. w),Ek CknJ p+- V LLJknLHQ 31.01. tsis
MID POWYS YOUTH THEATRE Registered Charity no. 1157724 Notes to the Accounts Year Ended 10th Aprll 2022 1) These accounts have been pPared on a receipts and payments basis in accordance with the requirements of the Chariiy Commission. There has been no change in basis since last year. 2) There are no employees. 3) Donations Amazon (Smile alc) NM Davies 12 20 Total donations 32 4) Grants received Unrestrtcted Funds Restrided Total Funds Funds 2022 Total Funds 2021 PCC (Summer ofFun) PCC Inter ofwellbeing) CFIW Ashley Foundation 3069 1120 3069 1120 10000 1000 10000 Total Grants 4189 10000 14189 iooo 5) Analysls of Funds At 11thApril 2021 Incoming sources Resources expended Al 10th April 2022 Unr•$tricied Funds General lund pcc DesNJnated funds.. MPYT Development futNJ (fomedy MPYT 150) Minibus training fund Rent reserve fund Perfomance reserve fijnd Workshop reserve fvnd 9076 2282 4189 8477 3560 2881 823 19 19 67 1000 20000 5000 35162 67 1000 20000 5000 29590 6471 12043 Restricted Funds Davies Trust Foyle Foundation CFIW Ashley Found8tion 1994 1000 1994 1000 10000 12994 10000 10000 2994 Total Funds 38156 16471 12043 42584
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of Mld ROA On accounts for the year ended Charity no lif any) 11577L+ Set out on pages I report to the trustee$ on my examinats'on of the accounts of the above charity (Ihe Trusf) for the year ended Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust. you are responsible for the preparation basi5 of report of the accourrts in accordance véith the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (Yhe Acr). I rep¢)rt in respect of my exaMina"0n of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(bl of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention ') in conne10n with the examination 1¢h gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in accordance wth section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord vAth the accounting records Indépondent examlnerf3 Statement I have no con¢ems and have come a¢ros$ no other matters in connection wtth the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable proper understanding of the accounts to be rea¢hed. ' Please lete the words in the brackets if they do not apply. Signed: V(LdLLc} Date: 3i.ai Name: Relevant professional qualrflcatlon(s) or body (if any).. Address: o£Pif IER October 2018
MPYT is a CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Registered Charity No. 1157724
MPYT is proudly managed by a Board of Trustees:
- Artistic Director Ral h Bolland -07810 350994 p