Concept Players
Annual Report & Financial Statement For the year ending 31 May 2025
Office Holders
Chair: Laura McMahon Secretary: Kate Smith Treasurer: Paul Buckle Publicity Officers: Ruairidh MacLeod-Lyon Additional Committee Members: Helen Mussell
Bankers:
National Westminster Plc PO Box 248 Cardiff CF72 8BY
Treasurer’s Report
This financial year included two productions:
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Saucy Jack & The Space Vixens
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Sunset Boulevard
The production teams for these ensured a tight rein on spending given the Company funds have been reducing year on year. Ticket sales particularly for Sunset Blvd were disappointing, less than our budget estimated.
As ever, we have had to keep a very small budget in everything we do whilst trying to maintain our production standards. Increased costs of rehearsal venues, musicians and venue hire has meant that, with a consistent number of members, we are increasingly looking at other ways to fund the Society throughout the year
There are some key notes to highlight in the accounts
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Our income outside of shows has increased this year. This is due to the regular injection of fund matching and time matching schemes some members have been able to receive from their employers. A gift aid return of c£3.000 was also received
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Due to cash flow we have once again resorted to the use of our credit card. There are still items on it, which we hope to clear by the end of September
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Production costs include some ticket info from Wind in the Willows, which was performed the previous financial year.
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There has been an increase in costs for the maintenance of the van. This is due to last years maintenance being paid in this financial year.
The Company has retained an average of 35 members during the year, and I would like to thank them for their continued support.
This year we have introduced a rehearsal budget into production planning. This is due to the increase in rehearsal costs meaning we keep sight of this cost throughout the months to ensure we keep it to a sensible and affordable level.
We continue to rent a garage in Penarth, for storage of props and costumes. We continue to rely on the generosity of Concept members who store set, props and costumes in their own homes and garages. The van continues to be invaluable in transporting set between venues.
| Incoming Resources Voluntary Income Activities for generating funds Investment Income Income from Productions Total Income Resources Expended Expenses Total Expenses Net Movement in funds Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward Current Assets Cash in hand Total Funds |
2024 - 2025 11,880.71 249.42 7.72 17,007.53 29,145.38 32,590.35 32,590.35 3,444.97 - 3,120.24 2,090.80 1,766.07 |
2023 - 2024 Movement 7,236.50 4,644.21 135.36 114.06 26.88 19.16 - 18,741.07 1,733.54 - 26,139.81 3,005.57 29,301.29 3,289.06 29,301.29 3,289.06 3,161.48 - 283.49 - 1,740.75 1,379.49 669.00 1,421.80 679.00 679.00 - 72.73 - 1,838.80 |
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| 2024 - 2025 | 2023 - 2024 | Movement | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 - Voluntary Income | ||||
| Donations | 4,124.71 | 2,885.00 | 1,239.71 | |
| Members Subscriptions | 4,616.00 | 4,351.50 | 264.50 | |
| Gift Aid HMRC | 3,140.00 | 3,140.00 | ||
| 11,880.71 | 7,236.50 | 4,644.21 | ||
| 3 - Activities for generating funds | ||||
| Webshop | 249.42 | 135.36 | ||
| 249.42 | 135.36 | 114.06 | ||
| 4 - Investment Income | ||||
| Interest on cash deposits | 7.72 | 26.88 | ||
| 7.72 | 26.88 | - | 19.16 |
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| 5 - Income from Productions | ||||
| Hayfever | 4,792.07 | |||
| Blood Brothers | 3,732.00 | |||
| Wind in the Willows | 1,352.53 | 10,217.00 | ||
| Saucy Jacks | 3,982.00 | |||
| Sunset Boulevard | 11,673.00 | |||
| 17,007.53 | 18,741.07 | - | 1,733.54 |
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| 6 - Total Resources Expended | ||||
| Direct Costs | ||||
| Production costs | 27,465.23 | 26,094.77 | 1,370.46 | |
| Subscriptions & Donations | - | 145.00 | - | 145.00 |
| Creditors | 2,415.53 | 1,300.00 | 1,115.53 | |
| Capital Expenditure | ||||
| Capital Costs | - | - | ||
| Support Costs | ||||
| Credit Card Interest | - | - | ||
| Repairs & maintenance | 1,028.10 | 50.01 | 978.09 | |
| Insurance | 361.49 | 391.51 | - | 30.02 |
| Garage Hire | 1,320.00 | 1,320.00 | - | |
| Total | 32,590.35 | 29,301.29 | 3,289.06 |
These accounts were approved by the independent auditor.
Catherine Bailie…………………………………………Independent Auditor
These accounts were approved by the Company at the AGM held 13[th] July 2025.
Paul Buckle Treasurer