## **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
RegiSte￿d 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
cu￿eTrt
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..
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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 p￿Pared 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 I￿nter 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
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On accounts for the year
ended
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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 conne￿10n 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.
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Date:
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Name:
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Address:
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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