Trustees’ annual report (including Directors’ report) for the period
From: 1st January, 2023 To: 31[st] December, 2023
Charity name: Manna Theatre Company Charity registration number:1163871
Objectives and activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | 1. The advancement of the Christian Faith. 2. The prevention and relief of poverty and financial hardship, and 3. To relieve the needs and improve the quality of life of children and young people suffering with connective tissues and autonomic diseases and relieving the charitable needs of their careers and families. 4. To teach Christian performing arts to children, regardless of race, boy or girl, faith and finances. Performing arts accessible to all on a donation only basis and to help those who need financial assistance in order to attend. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
1. Christian performing arts, providing donation only classes, subject to personal affordability. 2. Using funds to help the needy and provide costumes/uniforms for those that cannot afford it 3. Promote the Christian faith. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees are satisfied that the charity continues to operate for public benefit as defined by the charity Commision. |
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SORP reference N/A Para 1.38 Policy on grant making
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | N/A |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | In 2024 our operations and activities as a charity were minimal and were satisfied by trustees without the need of volunteers |
| Other |
Para 1.20
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | 2024 was a quiet year, as such we did not carry out all our normal operations and projects. |
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As above, 2024 was quiet so no projects were undertaken this year Para 1.41 Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41 Investment performance against objectives Other
Financial review
| Financial review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The charity was able to pay all outgoings and owes no money. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | As the regular expenditure of the charity is largely balanced by regular donations, we maintain minimal amount of holding reserves. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | See above |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | See above |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | None |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | None |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | 1. individual donations 2. Grants 3. merchandise sales 4. Fundraising events |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | N/A |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | The principal risk was that of finances, with our income being low, we only just met our necessary outgoings with little to no money left over. |
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| Other |
Structure, governance and management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document: for example,trust deed, memorandum and articles of association etc |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? for example limited company, unincorporated association, CIO |
Para 1.25 | C I O. |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Invitation by serving trustees, agreed at a trustees meeting. |
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All charity policy and procedure documents are shared with new trustees. Para 1.51 Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Para 1.51 The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works None Para 1.51 Relationship with any related parties Other
Reference and administrative details
| Charity name | Manna theatre company |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | The Manna Foundation |
| Registered charity number | 1163871 |
| Charity’s principal address | 35 Argarmeols Road, Formby, L37 7BY |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GaryCrick | ||||
| Noah Crick | ||||
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year |
|---|---|
| N/A | |
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
| Description of the assets held in this capacity |
None |
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| Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects |
N/A |
| Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets |
N/A |
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (optional information)
| Type of | Name | Address |
|---|---|---|
| adviser |
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The company has taken advantage of the small companies’ exemption in preparing the report above.
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report (including directors’ report) above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees/directors
Signature(s) Noah Crick Full name(s) Gary Crick Position (for example Founder/ principal Chair Secretary, Chair, etc) Date 23/09/25
Annual Financial Report - M anna Theatre Company 2025
Income
Summary
Donations: £ 399.53
Grants : £ 0
Total Income: £ 399.53
Expenditure Summary
Software : £ 163.28 Props : £358.20
Fuel : £ 78.31
Internet £55
Training : £30
Advertising £59
Equipment £140
Total Expenditure: £ 883.79
Net Balance
Net Balance (Income - Expenditure): £ 8.86