Registered Charity Number: 1159351
Registered Company Number . 09049091
SAWSTON YOUTH DRAMA LTD
UNAUDITED
TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

SAWSTON YOUTH DRAMA LTD
CONTENTS
Page
Reference and administrative details of the ¢barity, its trustees and advisers
Ttustees, report
Independent Examiner's Report
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Financial Statements
8-13

SAWSTON YOUTH DRAMA LTD
THE REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE CHAIUTY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
Directors and trustees
Mr M A Long (Cbairn]an)
Mr G W Bonner {Treasurer)
Mr A J Bonner
Mrs B D Furbank
Mr G Furbank
Mr S K Williams
Charity ReElSt¢red Iyumber
1159351
Company Number
09049091
Principal Office
82b High Street, Sawston, Cambridge. CB22 3HJ
Independent Examiner
Thojnas Quinn Chartered Accountants. 82b Higb Street. Sawston, Cambridgeshire, CB22 3HJ

SAWSTON YOUTH DRAMA LTD
TRUSTEES, REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
The Trnstees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their annual report
together with the financial statements of Sawston Youth Drama Ltd for the year ended 31 August 2024. The trustees have
adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice aplicable to
charities preparing their a¢¢ounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting StandaEd applicable in the UK and Republic
of Ireland (FRS102) (effective l January 2015).
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
. Constitution
The objectives of Sawston Youth Diama Ltd are..
i) to advance education for the public benefit in all aspects of the perfomiing arts by the provision of workshops and
opportunities lo participate in artistic performances.
li) to advance in life and help young people tbrough:
a) the provision of recreational and leisure time activities provided in the interest of social welfare, designed to improve
their conditions of life.
b) providing support and activities which develop their skills. capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in
society as mat￿￿ and responsible individuals.
b. Method of appointment or electioll of Trustees
The managemenl Committee shall be as fomied by the appointment of two members namely th¢ Chaimian & Treasi￿r &
three elected members at the Annual General Meeting
Risk Management
The dire¢tOTS of Sawston Youth Drama Ltd have considered the major risks to which the charity is exposed, in particular
those related to the operations and finances of the group. and arc satisfled that systems are in place to mitigate its exposure
to all the major risks.
d. Reserves Policy
The purpose of the Operating Reserve Policy for Sawston Youth Drama Ltd is to ensure the stability of the Group,
Production and ongoing operations of the organisation. The Operating Reserve is intended to Provide an internal source of
funds for situations such as, a sudden increase in expenses, one-time unbudgeted expenses, unanticipated loss in funding or
uninsured losses. Th¢ Reserves may be used for one-time, non recurring expenses that will build long terni capacity such
as staff development, training or investment in infrastructure. Operating Reserves are not intended to replace a permanent
loss of funds or eliminate an ongoing budget gap. It is the intention of Sawslon Youth Drama to ensure any operating
ieserve5 that are used are then repleThisbed within a reasonable period of time.
The Operating Reserve Fund is defined as designated and made up as follows:
General Fund
Professional Practioners
Tiaining & Child Protection
Technical & Lighting
Sound
Scenery & staging
Costumes & make up
9,000
3,000
3,000
4,000
4.000
2.000
£ 26000
This policy will be reviewed every year, at minimum, or sooner if warranted by intemal or external events or changes.
Changes to the policy will be recornmended by the Group Treasurer to the Board of DirectoIs.

SAWSTON YOUTH DRAMA LTD
TRUSTEES, REPORT (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
The report of the trustees
The financial statements sel out on pages 6 to 13 bave been prepared in accordance with applicable law and United
Kingdom Accoiinting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted A¢¢ounting Practice), including Financial
Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland"
The directors are satisfied with the performance of the charity during the year and the position at 31 August 2024 and
consider that the charity is in a strong position to continue its activities during the coming year. and that the charity's assels
are adequate to fijlfil its obligations.
The Statement of Financial Activities shows incoming resources for the year of a revenue nature of £26.985 (2023..
£25,999) giving realised net income of £1,890 (2023.. £3.272). A majority of the expenditure is spent on provision of the
activities, equipment and n￿llillg costs.
Statement of Trustees responsibilities
Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financiaL year which give a true and fair view of
the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the
income and expenditure. of the charitable company foi that period.
In preparing these financial statements, the Trnstees are required to..
Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently,.
- Observe the methods amd prin¢iples in the Charities SORP"
make estimates and jiidgcment that are reasonbable and prudent,.
- Prepare fInancial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the
charity will continue in operation.
State whether applicable accounting standards and statements of re¢ornmended practice have been
followed, subject to any material departures dis¢losed and explailled in the financial ststementS.
The Trustees are responsible for maintaining proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any
time, the financial position of the charitable company, and enable them to ensure that the financial slalemenls comply with
the Companies Act 2006.
The Trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable cornpany and hence for taking reasonable
steps for tbe prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by Order of the board of trustee5 on
.and on its behalf by:
M Long - Chairnlan

SAWSTON YOUTH DRAMA LTD
INDEPEIYDEIYT EXAMINER'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
Independent examiner's report to the Trustees of Sajvston Youth Drama Ltd
We report on tbe financial statements of the charity for the year endcd 31 August 2024 which are set out on pages 6 to 13,
which have been prepared in accordance with section 145 of the Charities Act 201 l and the Statement of Recomn)ended
PractA¢e applicable for cbarities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in
the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)(effective January 2015).
Respective responsibilities of Trustees and examiner
The charityls lrnstees (who are also directors foi the purpose of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the
accounts. The charitys trustees consider that an audit if not required for this year (under Section 144(2) of the Charities
Act 2011(the 2011 Act)) and that an independent exarnination is requir¢d.
Having satisfied ourselves that the charity is not subject to a full audit under Cornpany law, or othenvise. and is eligible for
independent examination. It is our responsibility to-
examine the financial statements under section 145 of the 2011 Act.
- to follow the procedwes laid down in the Gcneral Ditt¢tions given by the Charity ComTnission under
section 145(5)(b) of the 201 l Act- and
- to state whether particular matters have come to our attentLOn.
Basis of independent examiner's report
We have conducted our examination ill accordance with the Geneial Directions given by the Charity Commissxoners for
England and Wales setting out the duties of an independent examiner issued by Charity Commissioners under
section145(5)(b) of the Act relating to the conducting of an independent examination. refeffed to above. An independent
examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and of the accounting systems employed by the
charity and a comparision of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any uniisual items
or disclosures in the financial statemcnls, and seeks explanations from the trustees con¢crniug any such matters. The
procedures undertaken do not provide all tbe evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is
given a5 to wbether the accounts present a true and fair view" and the ￿pOrt is limited to tbose matters set out in the
statements below..

SAWSTON YOUTH DRAMA LTD
INDEPEINDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
Independent Examiner's statement
Subject to the limitations upon the scope of our work as detailed above, in connection with our examination, no matter has
come to our attention..
l) which gtves us reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect. tbe requirenments
i) to keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006. and
ii) to prepare Financial Statements, which accord with the ac¢ountillg records and comply with the accounting
reqUi￿rnents of section 394 and 395 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Accounting
and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recomrnended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in
accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republi¢ of lTrland (FRS 102)(effective
January 2015)
have not been met. or
2) to which, in our opinion attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the a¢counts to be
reached.
THOMAS QUINN
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
82B HIGH STREET
SAWSTON
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
CB22 3HJ

SAWSTON YOUTH DIL4MA LTD
STATEMEINT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
(INCORPORATING THE INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
Restricted Unrestricted
Funds
Funds
Total
Funds
Total
Funds
2024
2024
2024
2023
INCOME
Note
Donations and income
Investment income
26,276
709
26,276
70Y
25,716
283
TOTAL INCOME
26,985
26,985
25,999
EXPENDITURE ON:
Raising funds
Cost of charitable activities
Leader payments
Professional fees
17,242
7,140
713
17,242
7,140
713
15,427
6,700
600
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
25,095
25,095
22,727
NET INCOMEI(DEFICIT)
1,890
1,890
3.272
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
1,750
39,103
40,853
37,581
Net movement in funds
1,890
1.890
3,272
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
1,750
40,993
42,743
40,853
All activities derive from continuing operation
The notes on pages 8 to 13 fonn part of these financial statements.

SAWSTON YOUTH DRAMA LTD
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 AUGUST 2024
2024
2023
Note
Current Assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
2,305
42,038
3.794
38,829
44,343
42,623
Creditors: Amounts falling due within
one year
1,600 )
Net Current Assets
42,743
40.853
NET ASSETS
42,743
40,853
FUNDS
Restricted funds
Unrestricted funds
io
io
1,750
40,993
42,743
1.750
39,103
40,853
The charitable company 15 entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year
ended 31 August 2024.
The members bave not required the ¢haritable company to obtain an audit of ils financial statements for the year ended 31
Augiist 2024 in accordance wtth Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
(a) ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Section5 386 and 387 of the
Companies Act 2006 and
(b) prepariJ)g financial statements which give a ttue and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the
end of eacb financial year and of its Surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of
Section 394 and 395 and which othenvise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial
statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company.
These financial stalemenls have been Prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act
2006 reLatiug to small charitable companies.
The fmaThcial s
nts were approved by the Board of Trustees and signed on their behalf. by:
G Bonner
Treasurer
M Long
Approved by the board of trustees on .
.date
Th¢ not¢5 on pages 8 to 13 fonn part of the financial stst¢ments

SAWSTON YOUTH DRAMA LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
I. LEGAL FORM
TkLe charity is a registered charity registered in England and Wales number 09049091 and a company limited by guarantee.
baving no share capital, inco￿orated in England and Wales number 1159351.
2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
BASIS OF PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The financial statements of the charitsble company, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102)
Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to cbarities prepariiig their
accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable to the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)
(effective l January 20 I5),, Financial Reporting Standard 102 ' The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and
Republic of Ireland, and the Cornpanies Act 2006. The financial statements have b¢¢n prepared under the historical cost
convention.
Financial reporting standard 102 - reduced disclosure exemptions
The charity has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemption in preparing these financial statements. as permitted
by FRS 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland,.
the requirements of
Section 7 Statement of Cash Flows.
FUND ACCOUNTING
Unrestricted funds can be used in a¢cordan¢e with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objectives of the Charity. Restrictions arise
when spe¢2fied by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes. Further explanation of the natu
and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the fInan¢ial statements.
INCOME
All incoming resources is recognised in tbe Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the fund5,
it is probable that the in¢om¢ will be received and the amount can be reliably measured.
Donations are recognised on receipt.
Membership income is recognised in the period to which the membership fee relates.
The charity is not VAT registered.
E￿ENDITuRE
Liabilities are Tecognised as eXpenditl￿e as soon as there is a legal or constn]ctive obligation committing the charity to the
expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of e¢onomi¢ benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the
obligation can be roeasured ttliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an a¢¢ruals basis and has been classified linder
beadings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular beadings
they have been allocated to a¢tivities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Fundraistng ¢osts are those incurred in seeking voluntary contributions and do not include the costs of disseminating
inforrnation in support of the charitable activities. Governance costs are those inCU￿d in connection with the
administration of the charity and compliance with Consti￿tIOnal and statutory requirements.
TAXATION
The Gharity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.

SAWSTON YOUTH DRAMA LTD
NOTES TO THE FINAIYCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
DEB TORS
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are
valued at the amount pttpaid net of any trade discounts due.
CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND
Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or
less from the dal¢ of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar amount.
CREDITORS AIYD PROVISIONS
Creditors and provisions are recognised where the chatity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will
probably result in the transfer of funds to a third pty and the amount due to settle the obligation can be estimated or
measured reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade
discounts due.
FINAIYCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic fInancial instnjments. Basi¢
financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently rneasured at their settlement value.

io.
SAWSTON YOUTH DRAMA LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
3. DONATIONS AND INCOME
Restricted Unrestricted
Funds
Funds
2024
2024
Total
Funds
2024
Total
Funds
2023
SYD Seniors - Les Miserables ticket source
SYD Seniors - Les Miserables Front of House
SYD Juniors - Frozen Ticket Source
SYD Juniors - Frozen Ticket Front of House
SYD Juniors - Joseph Front of House
SYD Juniors - Joseph Ticket Source
SYD Juniors - Matilda Ticket Source
SYD Juniors - Matilda Ticket Front of House
Donations
Donation from Shelford Feast
Donation from Sawston Drama Festival
Members subscriptions
Gift Aid
Patronage
6,390
1,580
3,279
700
6,390
1,580
3,279
700
1,350
4,327
3,354
531
189
500
1.854
10,987
2.114
510
I,ioo
I,ioo
10,669
2,359
200
10,669
2,359
200
26,276
26,276
25,716
4. INCOME FROM INVESTMENTS
Restrieted Unrestricted
Funds
Funds
2024
2024
Total
Funds
2024
Total
Funds
2023
Building society interest
709
709
283
709
709
283
5. INCOME FROM FUNDRAISIIYG ACTIVITIES
Restricted Unrestrieted
Funds
Funds
21124
2024
Total
Funds
2024
Total
Funds
2023
Fundraising income
Shelford feast collection

SAWSTON YOUTH DRAMA LTD
IYOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEIYTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
6. EXPENDITURE ON RAISING FUNDS
Restricted Unrestri¢ted
Funds
Funds
2024
2024
Total
Funds
2024
Total
Funds
2023
Direct costs
Leader payments
17,242
7,140
17,242
7,140
E5,427
6,700
24,382
24,382
22,127
DIRECT COSTS
Restricted Unrestricted
Fund$
Funds
2024
2024
Total
Funds
2024
Total
Funds
2023
SYD Juniors - Frozen costs
SYD Juniors - Little Merniaid costs
SYD Seniors - Singing in the rain costs
SYD Juniors - Matilda costs
SYD Seniors - Les Miserbales costs
Chaperone Training
Equipment
Inswance
NODA subscription
CCC - Safe guarding course
Licence
Storage
Donations
Advertlsing
Entertaining
2,358
495
2,358
495
4,905
2.477
500
7,719
65
3,096
399
145
7,719
65
3,096
399
145
4,138
382
135
585
155
600
i.000
150
400
1,014
600
1,000
1,014
600
1,000
351
351
17.242
17,242
15,427
The basis for allocatioll of costs as shown above is explained in the accounting policies and the notes to
the accounts.

12.
SAWSTON YOUTH DRAMA LTD
IYOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
LEAI)ER PAYMENTS
Leader costs were as follows..
2024
2023
Leader payments
7,140
6,700
7,140
6.700
Included in leader payments are payments to Trustee Director's totalling £Nil (2023: £Nil) for their services.
EXPENDITURE ON PROFESSIONAL FEES
Restricted Unrestricted
Funds
Funds
2024
2024
Tot21
Funds
2024
Total
Funds
2023
Independent Examiner's Fees
Accountancy fees
600
113
600
113
600
713
713
600
8. DEBTORS
2024
2023
Trade debtors
Gift Aid reclaim
1,680
2,114
2.305
2J05
3,794
9. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024
2023
Trade creditors
Accrnals
1,000
600
1,170
600
1,600
1,770

13.
SAWSTON YOUTH DRAMA LTD
NOTES TO THE FIINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
10. STATEMENT OF FUNDS
Balance
I Sept
2023
Net
Expenditure Movement
Balance
31 August
2024
Income
RESTRICTED FUNDS
Donation from Community Chest Target Funding
Donation M Bienz
750
1,000
750
1,000
Total Funds
1,750
1,750
The donation from M Bienz will be used for infrastructure.
ANALYSIS OF UNRESTIUCTED FUND MOVEMENTS
Funds at Movements
2023
in Funds
Funds
transferred
Funds at
2024
General Fund
39,103
1,890
40,993
39,103
1,890
40,993
The general fiwd includes designated reserves of £26.000 as specified in the Operating Reserves Policy.
11. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
Fixed
Assets
Current
Assets
Creditors
Net
Current
Assets
General Fund
Restricted Fiujd
42,593 ( 1,600)
1,750
40,993
1,750
44,343
1,600
42.743
12. COMPAIYY STATUS AND WINDING UP OR DISSOLUTION OF THE CHAIUTY
Sawston Youth Drama Ltd is a company limited by guarantee not exceeding £1 per member. The con]pany has no share
capital. If upon winding up or dissolution of the charity there re￿ain any assets. after the satisfaction of all debts and
liabilities. the assets represented by the accumulated fund shall be transferred to some otber charitable body or bodies
having similar objects to the charity.
13. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURIS
There were no related party disclosures for the Ye￿ ended 31 August 2024.