DAEDALUS THEATRE COMPANY
ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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Clockwise From top leFt- East Storytelling social event, photo by Kushagra Anand- Dy5bi05is workshop at
Mile End Ecology Pavilion For A Season OF Bangla Drama (two pictures),. Sustainability CPD for A Season
OF Bangla Drama, photo by Rehan Jarnil.
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DAEDALUS THEATRE COMPANY
TRUSTEES. REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31 March 2025
The Trustees present their annual report and Financial statements of the charity For the
year ended 31st March 2025. The Financial statements have been prepared in accordance
with the accounting policies set out in Note 1 to the accounts and comply with the
charity's trust deed, the Charities Act 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities:
statement OF Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in
accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities published on 16 July
2014.
Reference and Administrative Details of the Charity. its Trustees and Advlsers
Daedalus Theatre Company (sometimes referred to as"Daedalus") is a company limited by
guarantee (Company No: 07313013) and registered as a charity with the Charity
Commission (Charity No: 1161754). The names of the Trustees who served during the year
are as Follows:
DIRECTORS IN THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025:
Ms Catrin John
Ms Sebolelo Gebhardt
Mr Christopher White (chair)
DIRECTORS APPOINTED SINCE THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025:
Ms Celeste Anderson (appointed 8th May 2025)
Ms Karen Bastick-styles (appointed 6th November 2025)
SECRETARY: Mr Paul Burgess
other administrative details are as Follows:
RegisteredAddress.'
247 Wilmot street
London
E2 OBT
Bankers..
The Co-operative Bank PIC
PO Box 250
Skelmersdale
WN8 6WT
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Structure. Governance and Management
Legol Stotus
Daedalus Theatre Company was registered as a company limited by guarantee on 13 July
2010. The trustees adopted new Articles of Association commensurate with charitable
status on 30 June 2014, and the company became a registered charity on 20 May 2015.
Both processes were overseen by the Independent Theatres Council, of which Daedalus
Theatre Company is a member.
New trustees are appointed by the existing trustees: in selecting persons to be appointed,
the trustees take into account the contribution that each potential trustee is able to make
to the pursuit OF the objects or the management OF the Charity.
The artistic direction OF the company is led by the artistic director Paul Burgess and
assistant director Tasnim Sadiqqa Amin, supported by the associate artists: Shamim Azad,
Dan Cox. Rhiannon Kelly, Alex SwiFt, Sef Townsend and Susan WorsFold.
Objectives and Activities
The stated objects OF the charity are.to advance education For the public benefit by the
promotion OF the arts, in particular, but not exclusively the art OF drama."
The company was set up to create socially-engaged, research-based theatre work. We do
this through creating professional performances and participative community projects-
always dealing with issues of public interest.
Our activities comprise the Following: public perFormances, workshops, exhibitions and
opportunities for ideas-sharing and professional development.
The performances we present are not conventional drama. although they are mainly
rooted in theatrical practice: the most frequent format is'documentary theatre" created
by the company during rehearsa15 using research on a particular theme. This provides
public benefit by enabling audiences to expand their horizons and explore a variety OF
issues. We are very careFul about how we engage audiences: we aim to create situations
that are empowering, such as inviting the audience to eat with us, or having seating
layouts that make audiences Feel central to the event. The public is often involved in the
creation OF the piece.
The workshops, exhibitions and opportunities For professional development and ideas-
sharing are often based around bridge-building activities such as a reading group and
cross-cultural storytelling, as well as events where members OF the public and
proFessionals can share their artlstic work and ideas. These events are kept Free of charge
whenever possible. Such events provide public benefit by addressing gaps in cultural
understanding by bridge-building between communities, enabling the sharing OF skills and
supporting selF-conFidence and articulacy. We are particularly Focused on language skills,
speciFically in giving confidence in English to non-native speakers resident in the UK
through the process of using their own words to shape and then tell a story, and listening
to others engaging in the same process. The resull is OF benefit to the wider community
as well as to individual participants since better communication skills lead to greater
social cohesion. This is especially relevant in places with multiple immigrant communities,
like East London where we are based.
We present many OF our activities at non-arts venues in order to reach a wider public, as
well as working with arts venues that have a strong community commitment. We also work
with partner organisations From outside the arts world to expand our activities and reach
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new audiences, whether local community group5, as in East London, special interest
groups, or simply a new geographical area.
Ourwork also involves inFormal research into good professional practice and the testing
OF new techniques and approaches for the furtherance of our aims. This has led to some
academic interest in our output.
Achievements and Performance In 2024-25
This year saw a temporary pause to the Dysbiosisproject due to changes at Queens
Theatre Hornchurch. We nonetheless ran a one-oFF Dysbiosis.. Creative Natureworkshop at
Season of Bangla Drama, where we also ran an CPD session on Sustainable Theatre
Practice. Towards the end OF the Financial year, we got the go-ahead to resume the project
at QTH and submitted a successful Arts Council Funding bid. alongside a crowdFunding
campaign. Our activity For Havering Changing also paused during this year, although we
stayed in touch to plan next steps.
Our Eaststorytelling programme continued with a perFormance For Bow Arts. and a social
gathering For past and present participants at st Margaret's House, where we have also
been developing a partnership with as founder members of the Tower Hamlets Creative
Health Networks, which they run.
More about our work can be Found on our website: daedalustheatre.co.uk.
Plans for Future Periods
Since the end OF the Iinancial year, Dysbiosishas been performed as a work-in-progress at
the Omnibus Thealre as part OF the LGBTQ+ 96 Festival, and then in a Full version at
Queens Theatre Hornchurch in September. Both were accompanied by Queering the Earth.
an exhibition OF artworks by Dysbiosis.. Creative Naturework5hop participants and creative
collaborators. We also ran a Dysbiosis.. Creative Natureworkshop at the Migration Matters
festival in Sheffield, and will be creating a new storytelling piece For A 5eoson of Banglo
Droma. We also revived Mobile IncitementFor a one-oFF performance in Exeter. In 2026 we
plan to develop our creative health offer and tour the Dysbiosis project, including a return
to Migration Matters.
Financial Review
The Financial statements OF the company For the year ended 31 March 2025 are attached
to this report and are prepared in accordance with statutory requirements and the
requirements OF the Articles. The principal elements OF the Financial statements are
explained below.
Income
This Financial year included the Final instalment OF one Arts Council grant (£2,092) and the
first instalment of the next (£24,295), as well as granls From Havering Changing (£898) and
London Borough OF Tower Hamlets {£1,750). We were paid fees For our CPD session at A
Season of Bangla Drama {E500), East Music at Poplar Union (£150} and storytelling For Bow
Arts (£500). The First instalment OF donations From our crowdFunding campaign Falls into
this financial year (£53). GiFtAid claims from Crowdfunding will be processed in next
Financial year.
Expenditure
Our production expenditure was all generated by development work on Dysbiosis(£5,350),
and our participation expenditure was generated by the Dysbiosis Creative Nature
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workshops and the various Eostprojects (£4,782). Administrative cost5 were all related to
restricted Funds, as they were all project costs or overheads included in the grant budgets.
Financial Position at the Period End
This leaves us Wlth £28.652 in total, ofwhich £26,697 is restricted and therefore set aside
For Further development OF Dysbiosis, the continuation OF Dy5biosi5 Creative Noture
workshops and various East projects, as well as the limited amount OF administrative costs
allowable. Unrestricted funds will primarily be used For Mobile Incitementand any
additional administrative expenses. The Final instalment OF the grant from Arts Council
England will Follow upon the completion OF that work.
The company has no property or other resources apart From its bank account, so this
Figure is identical to the total cash held in our current account at the end of the period.
Chris White
Chair oFTrustees, 28th November, 2025
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COMPANY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Year to 31 March 2025
Restricted
Unrestricted
Funds
General
Funds
Year to 31 March Z024
Restricted
Unrestricted
Total
Funds
General
Funds
Total
Income and Ex
enditure
Incomin Resources
Incomin Resources From
Generated Funds
Donations From Individuals
Gift Aid
Grants
£0
Éo
£29.035
£53
£0
£0
£53
£0
29,035
£0
£0
£18,414
£1.967
£0
£410
£1.967
£0
£18,824
Bank Interest Received
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
Incomin
Resources from
Charitable Activities
Ticket Sales
Fees
£0
£0
£0
£1,150
£0
£1.1SO
£0
£0
£180
£900
£180
£900
Total In¢omin
Resource5
£29.035
£1.203
£30,238
É18,414
3,457
E21071
Resources Ex
ended
Charitable Activities
Production Costs
Partici
alion Costs
Develo
ment
-£5.350
-£3.235
£0
£0
-£5,350
4S,639
-£5,873
£0
-É4,790
£0
-É500
-£10,429
-£5,873
-£500
£0
£0
Resources Expended /
Charitable Activitie5
-£8,585
.£1,547
-£10.132
11.512
-£5.290
-£16.802
other Resources Ex
Adrninislrative Costs
ended
£0
-£287
-£0
4287
Total Resources Ex
nded
10.046
1.547
11,593
11,799
5290
417.089
Net Incomlng Resources
Before Transfer5
£18.989
344
£18.645
6.61S
1033
£4.782
Gross Transfers 8etween
Funds
Transfers of Ineome From
Restricted Fund
£0
Éo
£0
£0
£0
Net Incornin
Resources
£18989
344
£18.645
£6.615
1.833
£4.782
Net Movement in Funds
for the Year
£18.989
4344
£18.645
£6.615
1.833
£4.782
Total Funds 8rou9ht
Forward at 1 A rll
É7.708
£2.299
£10,007
£1,093
É4,132
É5225
Total Funds Carri•d
Fonvard at 31 March
É26,697
£1.955
£28.652
£7.708
£2,299
£10,007
The notes on page 8 form part OF these accounts
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DAEDALUS THEATRE COMPANY
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
31 March 2025
31 March 2024
Note
Current Assets
Debtors
Cash at Bank and In Hand
28,652
28,652
10,007
10,007
Total Current Assets
28,652
10.007
Current Llabilltles
DeFerred Income
Total Current Liabilities
£28.652
10,007
Restricted Funds
Unrestricted General Funds
26.697
1,955
28,652
7,708
2,299
10.007
For the Financial year in question, the company wa5 entitled to exemption under section
477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
No members have required the company to obtain an audit OF its accounts For the year in
question in accordance with section 476 OF the Companies Act 2006.
The directors acknowledge their responsibility For complying with the reouirements OF the
Act with respect to accounting records and For the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to
companies subject to the small companies. regime.
Approved by the Board OF Trustees on
and signed on their behalf by Chris White, Chair oFTrustees, 28th November 2025
The notes on page 8 form part of these accounts.
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DAEDALUS THEATRE COMPANY
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1.ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The accounts {Financial statements) have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and
Reporting by Charities.. Statement OF Recommended Practice applicable to charitie5 preparing
their accounts in accofdance with the Financial Reporting Standard For Smaller Enlities published
on 16 July 2014, the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (FRSSEI. and the Charities
Act 2011 and applicable regulations.
Accountlng Convefitlon
The Financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention.
Charitable Expenditure
Charitable expenditure relates to the Company's costs relating to productions and other activities.
All costs are charged in the accounting period lo which they relate.
I TRANSACTIONS WITH TRUSTEES AND CONNEcfED PERSONS
Neither the Trustees nor any connected persons have been remunerated for their services nor
have any been reimbursed forany expenses.
3. DEBTORS
31 March 2025
31 March 2024
Other Debtors
FUNDS
31 March 2025
31 March 2024
Restricted Funds
26,697
7,708
Unrestricted General Funds
1.955
2,299
28.652
10.007
S. RESTRICTED FUNDS
Restricted Funds relate to income (and associated expenditure) relating to speciFic projects and
which cannot be used For other purposes.
Transfers from restricted Funds to unrestricted general funds represent a contribution towards the
charit￿5 general running costs as permitted under grant funding agreements.
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