MARKET HARBOROUGH DRAMA SOCIETY
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDING 31 JULY 2024
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CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
BOWDEN HOUSE
36 NORTHAMPTON ROAD
MARKET HARBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE16 9HE

Market Harborough Drama Society (MHDS)
Charltablo Incory)orntod Organlsatlon, Rogist•red Charity no 1162014
Tru8tee8' Annual report for the year ending July 31•t 2024.
The Trustees of Market Harborough Drama Society after a very successfvl year, are pleased to present thts
annual report to its mwnbers. custoffffjrs. and the people of Market Harborough, for the 202&24 season.
Objoctives and aGtiviti
Market Harborough Drama Society fMHDS" or The Societf) is a charity ￿Ose purposes are lo foster and
promote the maintenance, improvemnt, developmert study and practice of dramatic art in all its forms among
the inhabitants of the district of Market Harborough and elsewhere..
It advance8 these purposes by:
selecting, di￿ting, staging, and performing a full season of plays each year.
maintainiTrJ a working theatre ￿ntaining a 118-seat auditorium, and a 50-seat studio. with full theatre
equipment. and making these available, together with supporting services, for hire for public
performances.
providing bar arKI refreshment services in support of public performances in the theatre.
making the theatre lounge and other ac￿MMOdatIon available for hire to communty groups.
operating a ffombership scheme induding 8 mernber8' 1)ox office. a ￿ular newsletter. arKI social
events.
encouraging local talent and providing some modest bursaries to support promising young actors.
Public benefft Is provided by:
membership available to all, at modest subscriptions.
wide varW of public performances In addluon to the Societys own dramatic productions, wrth ts.cket
price8 kept low by relian￿ on volunteers to fun the Society and staff ts actNities.
provision of high-qualty facilrties to ￿rnMunty groups at low cos( with speoal rates for appropriate
regular users.
provision of a defibrillator in the theatre for use by patrons.
Harborough Theatre 18 also home to:
Harborough Cln•ma, Market Harborough'8 <￿ty cinema providing regular showings of both dassic
and modem films plus broadcasts from the National Theatre & Royal Opera House in London, the Royal
Shakespeare Company in Stratford, and Bolshoi Ballet in Moscow etc.
Parnnip8 Youth Thoatr•. a thriving independent organisation that runs classes for 75 students at the
Theatre.
Tho Harborough Arts Socl•ty with a programme of monthty lectures.
"Ha+la Harborough.. Stand-up com￿lY nylrts.
Th• Young at Heart Group- a monthly discus8icm meeting for older people held in the theatre lounge.
Muslcal Memory Box- a singing group fcK people with demerrtia.
and we also hosted:
Regular Saturday fund raising coffee momiws by local charities a(yJ communty grwps; and a variety
of other meetings and events.
ArKI a series of 80cial events for both members and visitors.
MHDS is a member of the Little Theatre Guild, a valuable source of the8trkAI information and advice.

Achievements and Succ•8908
Harborough Theatre has enjoyed an ex￿ptIonal￿ successful year with tid(et sales to all eight shows Selling
well and with three Complete Sell outs aTrJ audience feedbad( has also been posttive.
HartK>rough Theatre continued to help local charities to raise awareness of their specific causes by hosting gala
nights and other fundraising events.
The trust￿ appoint￿1 Dow11r￿ complian￿ Ltd to act as the Soaetys Competerrt Authority for Health and
Safety. Following their recommendations for improv￿nts we hava carr*d out a number of enhancements to
the propety.
We continue to re￿1Ve commerKlations for the high sLqndard in which our buildlng is maintained, a tribute to
our Prwnises Manager. Our volunteers also redecorated the theatre Lounge to make it more appealing to
theatre audien￿5.
Our part4ime paid administrator has greatly increased the Theatre's visibility in the town, as he interacts with
the public both personalty and though the website and 8OGial media. He has also hosted theatre volunteers ¢)n
hts regular Harfoorough FM show to promots our shows and activitie8.
We held refresher training for all Front of House and Bar Volunteer teams. We also ran Basic Acting Training
sessions for A￿0￿ that were very popular.
All Society members have the opportunty to be involved in acting, directing. designing, building and painting
sets, designing and operating sound, I￿htIng, and special effects, stage managing, making and sourcing
costumes and props, designing editing and publishing programmes, publicity matsrial, the web site and
producing 'Backstsge' the members newsletter.
We are fortunate to have many volunteern willing to take on short term tasks. but like most voluntary
organis*'ons we depend heavity on a few for th8 essential coordinating, administrative and managerial roles.
Structur•, Governanco and Managoment
MHDS is a Charltable Incorporat￿ Organisation, registered number 1162014, whose goveming document is
its Constitution as a membership organisation. adopted in May 2015 and amended in Novernber 2017 and
December 2021.
The address ofts Theatre is:
Hathrough Theatre
Church Square
Market Harborough
LE16 7N8
The Society's principal professional alvisers are:
Bankers
Sollcitor8
Independent Examiner
Lloyds Bank
WartnaJ)y Hefford, 44 Huh Strt Market Harborough, LE16 7AH.
Bery Accountants Ltd, 36 Northampton Road. Market
Harborough.LE16 9HE

The Trustees for the 2023124 season were:
Name
Hazel Cook
Barbara LLoyd
Rita Kimmett
John Waller
Sue Waller
Chris Raymakers
Maxine Kempster
Anne Clayton
Tony Ruscoe
Position
Chair
Chair
Secretary
Treasurer
Dama Offi￿r
Membership Secretary
Health & Safety and lettings
Notes
ReS￿ned - September 2023
Appointed - 2911112023
Resigned - September 2023
Appointed - 119 12023
Markeb"ng, websrte and social
media
Without portfolio
Lynne Scannell
The Board of Trustees is confirmed annually at the Spring General Meeting and takes office on the following 1 St
of Augu8t.
During the year to 31 July 2024, no Trustee receNed payment, ex￿pt for reimbursement of minor expenditure
incurred on behalf of the Society.
Flnancial Report
Financial Accounts, attached, are prepared according to Charity Accounting rules and are intended to comply
with FRS 102.
MHDS is not required to have a full audit but engages the services of an Independent Examiner to examine
and report on its financial accounts. The Independent Examinerfs report confimis that the accounts, together
with this annual report. follow the Charity Commissions SORP guidelines (as amended) and satisfy the
requirements of Charty law.
MHDS follows the conventions of accrual accounting to make year-on-year comparisons easier, and to give
truer picture of the financial position at the end of the financial year.
The Society's balance sheet does not include the value of its principal asset, the theatre building, because it is
effectively inalienable. Furthennor8, the Society owns a quantty of equipment and fumishings to support its
theatrical productions, but no value is shown for these because physical assets are written off in the year of
purchase.
The Society has continued to manage rts finan￿S in accordance with its plans and procedures and has had a
very satisfactory year achieving an operating profrt of £32,752. Matters contributing to this result are:
High demand for tickets for the season of plays.
An increase in letting income from Harborough Cinema and new hirers.
Careful control of running costs.
The operating profit achieved has allowed the trustees to improve stage lighting and make property
enhan￿ments to improve health and safety. After the cost of these improvements the resutting net profit of
£4,587 has been added to reserves.
At 31 Juty 2024 the Society's reserves st¢)od at £87,741 of which £50,000 was designated for contingencies.
The Trustees consider reserves to be adequate for the theatre to operate safely.

The cash position remains strong. At 31 July 2024 cash at banks and in hand amounted to £112,439. Cash
was invested in various current and deposit accounts to provide a balance between financial retum and
flexibilty.
The Society's financ4al posilion is strorvJ allowing the Trustees and members to look fO￿ard with confidence,
Date...
Chair of Trustees
Treasurer & Trustee

MARKET HARBOROUGH DRAMA SOCIETY
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
YEAR ENDING 31 JULY 2024
Total Funds
2023124
Total Funds
2022123
Income from:
Subscriptions
Donations
Charitable Activities
Legacy
Investments
Total Income
6,555
1,571
135,758
6,458
2,358
127,673
10,000
496
146,985
145,865
Expenditure on:
Charitable Activities
Governance
Total Expenditure
140,858
420
141,278
130,021
420
130,441
Net Movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds
Balances brought forward
Balances carried forward
83,154
66,610
Represented by:
Cash at Bank and in Hand
Stock
Debtors and Prepayments
Total Current Assets
112,439
1,126
96,183
910
122,111
106,522
Less Creditor5 and Accruals
Net A.sse.ts
87,741
83,154
Note: Independent Examiner's Fee
420
420
Note that except for sponsorship of next season's brochure, which was simple reimbursement of the
printing costs, no donations for specified purposes were received during 2023124. Therefore no
Restricted Fund is shown.

Page: 6
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES AND MEMBERS OF
MARKET HARBOROUGH DRAMA SOCIETY
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 July 2024, which are set out on pages 1 to 5.
Respective responsibilites of trustees and the examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Charity's trustees consider that
an audit 15 not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 201 l Act) and that
an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under
section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given 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 you as trustees concerning any such
matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence 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 statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
(1) 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 2011 Act; and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting
requirements of the 201 l 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
be reached.
Signed:
MRS R WALDEN FCCA
BERRY ACCOUNTANTS LTD
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
BOWDEN HOUSE
36 NORTHAMPTON ROAD
MARKET HARBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE16 9HE
Dated: 9 ￿066£ aoa& .

MARKET HARBOROUGH DRAMA SOCIETY
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 JULY 2024
2024
2023
Current Assets
Cash
Current Accounts
Savings Accounts
Value of Bar Stock
Prepayments:_
Scripts and Licences for next season
Other payments in advance
Debtors
Total Current Assets
1,200
20,704
90,535
1,126
1,386
44,374
50,423
910
5,245
2,720
581
122,111
5,755
1,400
2,274
106,522
Current Liabilities
Income received for next season:
Season Tickets
Subscriptions
Theatre Hire
Creditors
Accruals
Provision for Health and Safety Enhancements
Total Current Liabilities
15,130
640
735
1,095
6,770
10,000
34,370
12,385
725
906
1,078
8,274
23,368
NET ASSETS
87,741
83,154
Cons1Sting of:
General Fund
Designated for Contingencies
37,741
50,000
33,154
87,741
83,154

MARKET HARBOROUGH DRAMA SOCIETY
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE
YEAR ENDING 31 JULY 2024
Notes
2024
2023
Net Income from Activities
Membership and Fundraising
Putting on Play5
Theatre Hire and Visiting Productions
Bar, Coffee and Ice Cream
6,009
57,536
26,065
6,256
54,274
23,537
18,107
102,174
109,332
Less: c.nst of ()verhe.ads
Running the Theatre
Administration
48,483
51,525
28,960
21,689
Operating Surplusl(Deficit)
32,752
Less: Improvements
Bursaries for Parsnips
Add: Legacy
Total Deficit for the Year
26,809
1,356
15,145
4,587
16,544
NOTE 1: Membership and Fundraising
2024
2023
Income
Subscriptions (including Gift Aid)
Donations
Fundraising
Total
6,555
1,571
86
6,458
2,358
311
8,212
9,127
Expenditure
Membership Admin
Newsletter
110
107
6,009
6,256
NOTE 2: Running the Theatre
2024
2023
Rates and Utilities
Cleaning and Waste Removal
Maintenance and Repairs
Sundries
11,547
21,921
14,745
270
12,905
20,506
16,904
Total
48,483
51,525

MARKET HARBOROUGH DRAMA SOCIETY
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE
YEAR ENDING 31 JULY 2024
NOTE 3: Contribution of Plays
2024
2023
Income
Season Tickets
Tickets
Programmes (net)
Total
16,490
54,109
491
71,090
16,149
51,272
210
67,631
Scripts/Licences
Sets
Costumes
Props
Sound and Lighting Equipment
Rehearsals
Other
Summer School
6,010
1,410
2,690
1,627
345
197
1,275
4,949
1,871
2,018
1,317
1,555
313
850
484
13,357
13,554
Contribution
57,536
54,274
NOTE 4: Administration of the Society
2024
2023
Insurance
Legal and Professional Fees
Independent Inspection of Accounts
LTG
Sundries
Administration Salaries
Health and Safety
Bank and Card Reader Charges
Less Investment Income
3,887
(241)
420
125
2,574
18,347
3,661
1,305
3,810
3,815
420
209
3,019
17,197
986
496
Total
28,097
28,960
NOTE 5: Improvements and Development
2024
2023
Various
New Stage Lights
Health and Safety Enhancements
Total
15,145
8,650
18,159
26,809
15,145