Registered Charlty No: 1163202
THE DEARNE PLAYHOUSE
REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

THE DEARNI PLAYHOUSE
REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
CONTENTS
Page
Legal and Administratlve Infomiation
Trustees, Report
Indeperbdent Examinerfs Report
Recelpts & Payments Account
statement of Assets and Liabilities
io
Notes to the Financial Statements
11-12
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THE DEARNE PLAYHOUSE
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Full Name:
THE DEARNe PLAYHOUSE
Reglster•d Charity
Number:
1163202
Correspondence
Address:
The Dearne Playhouse
Deame Welfare Hall
Washlngton Road
Goldthorpe
Rotherham
S63 9EF
Trustees:
Beverley F05ter
Stella Burton (Resigned March 2025)
Mlke Lawrersce
Paul Davies
Ablgail Moore (Resigned ALrgust 2025}
Janle Bowler (Appolnted September 2025)
Daniel Glover (Appolnted July 2025)
Cllr Mlke Lawren
Bankers:
Vlryln Money
IA Peel Squa
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S70 2PL
Independent Examiner:
Chrlstopher Stones
Community Accountsnt
Barnsley CVS
23 Queens Road
Barnsley
S71 IAN
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THE DEARNE PLAYHOUSE
TRUSTEES, REPORT
YEAR EIIDID 31 MARCH 2025
The Trustees present thelr annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025.
structurei governance and management
The Dearne Playhouse Is a Charitable Incorporated Organlsatlon (CIO), registered with the
Charity Commlssion and govemed by Its constitutlon, dated 19 August 2015.
The members of the CIO are the charlty trustees. Membership of the CIO cannot be
transferred to anyone else. The Members of the CIO have no Ilability to contribute to assets
and no personal responsibility for settling debts and Ilabllltles In the event of wlndlng up.
The affairs of the charfty are managed by the trustets, who may exerclse all the power5 of
the charity.
Appointment of Trustees
In accordance with the terms of the constitutlon, there must be at least three charity
twstees. If the number falls below thls mlnlmum, the remalnlng trustees can art only to
call a meetlng of the trustees or appolnt a new trustee. There Is no maxlmum number of
tnjstees.
One thlrd of the Trustees wlll retire at a properly convened meeting of the tharfty trustees
each year but may be reappointed.
Each new trustee Is given a copy of the constitution and the latest trustee's annual ￿pOrt
and accounts, on or before appointment.
The trustees who served durlng the year a￿ shown on page 3 of thls report.
Charftable aims and obJ¢ctSves
The objectlves of the charity are:
l. To promote the arts for the benefit of the public, and In partlcularthe Deame Valley
communltles, by production and perfomance of drama, mlme, dance, muslc and
singingi and the establlshment and MaIntenan￿ of a theatre known as The Dearne
Playhouse on premises known as the Mlners, Recreatlon or pleasu￿ Ground at
Goldthorpe.
2. To promote regeneration In areas of 50eial and economlc deprfvatlon (and in
partlcular the Dearne Valley) for the benefit of the publlc by all or any of the
followlng means:
The advancement of education, trainlng or retralnlng, partlcularly among
unemployed people
The provlslon of educatlonal, recreational and lelsure facllltles for the publlc at
large or for those who by reason of their youth, age, Inflrmity or disablement,
financlal hardship or soclal and economic cIrcumstan￿5 have need of such
faalities
Such other means as may from tlme to time be detennlned, subject to the
prior written consent of the Charlty Commissioners for England and Wales.
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THE DEARNE PLAYHOUSE
TRUSTÉES. REPORT ¢ontlnu•d
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Actlvltles undertaken and achievements durlng the year.
In shaping the objettives for the year, the trustees have paid due regard to the public
benefit guldance publlshed by the Charlty Commlsslon.
The Deame Playhouse commenced tradlng as a new Charltable Incorporated
Organ15atlon (CIO) on 1st Aprll 2016. The charity ente￿d into a new lease wlth
Barnsley Metropolltan Borough Council on the 14th November 2016, when assets and
Ilabllltles were transferred from Dearne Communlty and Mlners Welfare Scheme, the
registered charity that previously managed the site. The responsiblllty for the playhouse
continues to rest with the CIO.
In early 2022 Barnsley MBC was successful In thelr appllcatlon for the Governments
Prlnciple Towns Fund and the Dearne Playhouse was Included as the cultural hub in the
plans, whlch ha5 brought In 5ubstantlal capltal fundlng, thls year, to make essentfjal
repairs to the roof and to completely refurbish the basement for communlty use. In
addition, the local envlronment wlll also be regenerated thus providing a central hub
for Goldthorpe.
The capital works for phase l of the refurbishrnent was completed. Thls Induded
complete new roof, a full new light and sound installation and new air handllng unlt. We
continued to work with BMBC to develop phase 2 to take place starting July 2024, where
the basement will be fully refurbished to create the base for the communty hub. The
Playhouse has worked with groups and consulted with the local community to decide
what would be the best use of space. It was decided that a youth theatre and a musical
theatre group would be beneficial to the local area. These have both been established
and wlll move In as soon as work Is compete. We wlll also open the hub up to any local
art groups. The work wa5 completed in October 2024 and the Playhouse continues to be
busy and remains self-sustainable.
The theatre was closed for part of 2024 - 2025 for all works to be completed. The
trustee5 were in agreement that it was necessary to close for the works to be completed
to ensu￿ the long term survival of the theatre In Goldthorpe.
The theatre has always run self-sufficiently* generating all running costs from hlrlng the
space as well as producing its own in-house productions. This has continued as much as
posslble and the theatre manager has maintained relationships with organisations who
hire the theatre, with secured bookings for next year. Trustees are confldent that
venue will not be reduced in the future.
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THE DEARNE PLAYHOUSE
TRusfEES' REPORT ¢ontlDued
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Future Plans
We will contlnue to apply for grants and develop relatlonshlps with oryanlsations who
may wish to use the pla￿ - these are important for Income generation ne￿$sary to
improve the overdll financlal health of the venue, reduce operatlonal costs, reduce
reliance on extemal fundlng and fomi a basls for future developments and growth.
The recent refurbishment has breathed new Ilfe Into the space, modernising Its layout
while preserving the character of the bullding. Wlth upgraded facllltles, refreshed décor
and Improved functionality. The envlronment now feels more welcomlng and efficient for
everyone who use5 it. Looklng ahead, the next phase of development will focus on
expanding serVI￿S, enhancing sustainablllty, and Introduclng new features that 5UPPOrt
long term growth. These future plans alm to bulld on the momentum of the
refurblshment, ensuring we continue to evolve and meet the needs of the communlty for
years to come.
Rlsk Management
The trustees are responslble for rlsk management. A revlew of strategies to mitigate risk
has taken place and formed part of the proposed changes In establlshing the Charltable
Incorporated Oryanisation. The new rfsk management strategy Indudes:
An annual revlew of the risks the new CIO may fa￿.
2. The establishment of systerns and procedures to mltlgate those risks Identified in the
strategy, will indude:
Formal agenda for mlnutes of trustee meetings.
Fomial written polioes where approprlate.
Vettlng procedures as required by law for the protectlon of children and
vulnerable adults.
3. Rlsk assessments wlll be carried out on all major projects undertaken by the charity and
are ￿qUIred for grant appllcations in any event.
4. The new CIO is belng supported by BMBC'S Rlsk and Governance manager who will
assist the trustees In developing appropriate arrangernents for the management of risk.
Th¢ Charlvs pollcy on reserves
The trustees recognise the need to keep reserves at a level which wlll give the organlsation
stablllty to enable it to contlnue to operate In the future and are worklng towards holding at
least 3 months runnlng costs In reserve at any one tlme. Based on Current year
expenditure thls equates to £29,838. The actual ￿SerVeS held by the charfty at the year
end was £44,551 (2024: £30,479) whlch eX￿edS thls level.
Related parties
The trustees consider that there are no related partles to the charlty.
Trustees r•sponslblllties for the flnaneial statements
The trustees are responslble for keeplng pmper accountlng records whSch disclose wlth
reasonable accuracy the flnanclal positlon of the charity at any time and enable the trustees
to prepare flnanclol 5tstements for each flnanclal year. The trustees are also responslble for
safeguardlng the assets of the charlty and hence for tsklng reasonable steps for the
preventlon and detectlon of fraud or other Irregularltles.
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THE DEARNE PLAYHOUSE
TRvsfEES' REPORT contlnued
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Financlal Posltlon
The financial statements are set out in pages 9 to 12. Tae Recelpts and Payments Account
show5 a surplus for the year of £14,072 (2024.. surplus £5,387). The total funds of the charity
at year end stand at £44,551 (2024: £30,479).
The trustees declare that they have approved the report above.
Slgned on behalf of the charity's trustees:
Signed:
Date: 26th January 2026
Mlke Lawrnnce, Chalr
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THE DEARNE PLAYHOUSE
INDEPENDENT EXAMIMER'S REPORT
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
I report on the accounts of the charlty, whlch are set out on pages 9 to 12.
Respertlve responslbllltles of trustees and ¢xamlner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparatlon of the accounts. The trustees
consider that an audlt Is not required for thls year, under settlon 144 (2) of the Charltles
Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination Is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
examlne the accounts, under sectlon 145 of the 2011 Art.
follow the procedures laid down in the general dlrections glven by the Charlty
Commissioners under section 145 (5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
state whether particular matters have come to my attention
B•$ls of Independent examlnerfs report
examlnatlon was carrled out in accordance wlth the generdl dlrections glven by the
Charity Commlssion. An examlnation Includes a review of the accounting ￿CordS kept by
the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those record5. It a150 includes
consideration of any unusual items or disclosures In the accounts, and seeking explanations
from you as trustees concemlng any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not
provide all the evidence that would be required In an audlt, and consequently no oplnion is
given as to whether the accounts present a'true and falr vlew. and the report is limlted to
those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent exJmin¢r'$ statement
In connection with my examlnatlon, no matter has come to my attention:
l. whlch gives me reasonable cause to belleve that In any rnateriol respect the
requirements to keep accounting records, in accordance wlth section 130 of the 2011
Art, and to prepare accounts which accord wlth the accountlng records and comply with
the accountlng reqU1￿MentS of the 2011 Act have not been met"
or
2. to which, in my oplnlon, attentlon should be drawn In order to enable a proper
understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed
Date: 26th January 2026
Christopher Stones
Communlty Accountant
Barnsley CVS
23 Queens Road, Barnsley, S71 IAN
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THE DEARNE PLAYHOUSE
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
2025
Total
Funds
2024
Unrestricted R•strfcted
Funds
Funtts
Total
Funds
Note
Recelpts
Grants Received
Fundralslng & Donatltsns
Hire Income
Pantomlme ￿n￿me
Bar Income
Equipment Hire
21314
7,000
70
79,719
21,419
22,095
610
2.510
9,510
70
79,719
21.419
22.095
610
22,307
2,352
55,310
22,914
17,297
Total receipts
130.913
2.510
133A23
120.180
Payments
Salaries C05t
Bèr Costs
LI￿nCeS
Rates
Insurdnce
67,883
15.625
896
447
1,394
14,603
1.013
2.854
1.054
3,513
4.456
127
67,883
15,625
896
447
1,394
14.603
1,013
2,854
1,054
3.513
4,456
127
216
3,690
1,580
64,803
17,555
836
419
1,338
8,251
1,031
8,854
976
5,895
1,227
Telephones & Internet
Repairs & Maintenance
Waste Dlsposal
Pantomlme Expendlture
Equlpment & Assets
Office expenses
Support
Professlonal Fees
Sundry & Miscellaneous Expenses
216
2,390
1,580
180
2,006
1,422
1,300
T•)t•l payments
118.051
1.300
119.351
114,793
Surplu•/(Defirit)
12,862
1,210
14,072
5,387
Total funds brought forward
30.479
30.479
25,092
Totsl Fyndl Carri•d Forward
43,341
1.210
44,551
30,479
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THE DEARNI PLAYHOUSE
srATEMENT OF ASSEfs & LIABILMES
AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
2025
2024
Monetary Assets:
rgln Bank Current Account
Petty Cash
44,151
400
30,079
400
Trtol mon¢tsry as$4ts
É44,551
£30,479
Asmts:
2025
2024
Debtors:
Venue Hlre
£3.060
Bar stock for resale, to the value of £1,560 was held at 31.03.25
A Ilst of flxed assets retained for the charity's use Is Included In note 7 to the accounts
(poge 12)
2025
2024
Uabllltl•s:
Accountsry Fee
PAYE knability
925
875
1,221
911
£1.786
The trustees declare that they have approved the accounts above.
Signed on behalf of the charlly.S-tnJstees:
Date: 26th January 2026
Mlke Lawrence. Chalr
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THE DEARNE PLAYHOUSE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
l. Accounting poll¢ies
Basi5 of the
oration of
he accoun
The finandal statements have been prepared on a Receipts & Payments basis which
summarlses the movement of cash In and out of the organi5ation. In this context 'cash'
includes cash equivalents, such as bank accounts where cash can be readily available to
pay debts as they fall due. Thi5 format of accounts Is avallable to non-company
charities wlth gross annual income of £250,000 or less.
Classificatlon of Income & ex
endlture
Income and expenditure has been analysed In the accounts uslng natural classification,
Funds strurtu
The charity malntalns an unrestrlcted fijnd whlch represents funds whlch are expendable
at the dlscretlon of the trustees In furtherance of the objects of the charity.
Unrestricted funds may arise from grants and donatlons of a general nature, member
subscrlptlons & fees, charges for goods and service provided and payment for seNlce
contracts delivered.
Restrlcted funds may be provlded to the charity for particular purposes and may only be
spent for the purposes for whlch they were given. Any balance remalning outstsndlng
on a restricted fund at the end of the year is carried forward as a balan￿ on the fund,
unless permission has been given by the funder to remove the restrfctlon on the bolan
outstsnding. Restricted funds will arise from grants and donations glven to the charlty
for specific purposes.
2. Fund AnJtysls
Openln
Balance
ClosinB
Balanca
Re￿Ipts
Payments
Transfers
unrt￿rIrted Funds
General Fund
BMBC Grant- Busines5 Support
30,479
123,913
7,000
130.913
118,051
36.341
7.000
43.341
30,479
118.051
Restrlrted Funds
BMBC christmas Spertacular
BMBC Boller Service
1,300
1,210
2.510
1,300
1,210
1,210
1,300
Total Funds
30,479
133A23
119,351
44.551
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THE DEARNE PLAYHOUSE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
3. Restrlcted Fund$
A ￿strIcted grant form 8MBC for the cost of a Chdstmas Spertacular of £1300 wa5
received and spent during the year.
A restricted grant from BMBC for the servlclng of the boller for 3 years of £1,210
was received, there was no spend during the current year.
4. Unrestrlrted Funds
A unrestrlcted grant recelved from BMBC for buslness support of £7,000 was recelved,
there was no spend during the year.
5. Trustee & related party transartions
There were no transactions With any trustee or related party to a trustee durlng the
reportlng perlod.
6. Land and Buildlngs
A 50 year lease exists between the Barnsley Metropolltan Borough Councll and the
charfty, In respect of the Dearne Welfare Hall. Washington Road, Goldthorpe, Barnsley.
7. Bar Income
Bar income arlses from the sale of food and drlnk to members of the audien￿ at the
Playhouse. The bar Is not open for business at any other time, or to members of the
general public, the tradlng Is therefore ancillary to primary charstable purposes and Is
exempt from tax.
8. Assets Retalned for the Charity's Own Use
Ughtlng control desk
Nemory contrd desk
Sound desk
Vendlng machlne
LED lighting
Productlon room system
ccrv system
Projectorlscreen {Cinema Club)
Fridgelfreezer
Laptop x 2
stage lightlng 5y5tem
Carpet cleaner
Vacuum cleaner
Icecream fridge
Haze machlne
Bar chairs
Boiler
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