Trustees annual report from 06.04.2023 to 05.04.2024
Charity Name Spectrum Theatre Sheffield
Charity Number 1166807
Charity address 14 Montrose Road Sheffield, S7 2EE
Charity trustees Andrew Gardiner Chair
Lynne Gardiner Treasurer
Audrey Allen
Ruth Blackburn
Jan Atkins
Pamela Hafekost
There are no advisers, Chief executive, employees or volunteers working for the charity.
Structure Governance and management
Type of governing document Constitution
How the charity is constituted Charitable Incorporated organisation
There are no additional governance issues.
Objectives and Activities
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document.
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To provide performance arts opportunities for those on the autistic spectrum to work and perform as part of an integrated theatre group.
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To enhance the understanding of autism held by the general public in our geographical area of Sheffield and its environs.
Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects
The trustees can assert that the charity’s activities have continued to meet its declared objectives to the benefit of both members and the wider public.
Between April 2023 and mid-July 2023 we developed and then performed a new piece of theatre, All Change, an exploration of gender-stereotyping, This production provided the opportunity for some lessexperienced members to extend their range of acting skills. We performed this at Hallam University Performance Lab. For our newer members, this was their first experience of public performance with Spectrum.
In Autumn 2023 we rehearsed our new, musical, Christmas Carol, which was based on the original story written by Dickens and we used the Script Christmas Carol the play which had been written for Spectrum and
was first performed in 2017. We performed this at the University Drama Studio. A new and lovely venue for us
We continued our collaboration with Sheffield University Medical School, hosting six of their third-year students on a community placement as part of the production.
From January 2024 -April 2024, we adapted and rehearsed our show Moving On, which explores the challenges faced by those on the Autism spectrum as they transition from one situation to another eg., from school to college/university, from education to work, from being dependant to independence. This is for a performance in June 2024 at the Lantern Theatre, a new venue for us. Members’ own experiences provided content and messages.
Summary of the main achievements and performance of the charity during the year.
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welcomed new members and provided a range of opportunities for them to develop both skills and confidence,
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continued to develop acting and musical skills of all members,
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used our members’ experiences to develop a new piece of theatre about Autism,
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rehearsed and performed a new musical, Christmas Carol,
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continued to show the wider public the talents and skills of those on the Autism spectrum and to highlight the challenges they face.
Financial Review
The charity started the financial year with £28629 in the current account, brought forward from the previous year.
We ended the year with £27752 in the current account
The charity has no other reserves
There are no funds materially in deficit
Income included the following:
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Grants from Health Education England £15288,
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• Ticket sales from Productions £3418
Expenditure included the following:
| • | Technical & Sound | £3227 |
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| • | Rehearsal room hire | £4814, |
| • | Production | £8550 |
| • | Transport | £1649 |
| • | Other costs | £1343 |
| ( including Administration and Running costs) |
The trustees have approved the above report.
15 /06 /2024
2023-24 Accounts
Spectrum Theatre Sheffield
| Date | item / description | category | Debit | Credit | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £19,583.40 | £18,706.05 | ||||
| Brought Forward (from 2022-2023) | £28,629.95 | ||||
| 5 Apr 2023 | Wix website renewal | Admin | £302.40 | £28,327.55 | |
| 11 Apr 2023 | Sweeney Todd tickets | Admin | £78.08 | £28,249.47 | |
| 18 Apr 2023 | Christine Russell taxi to rehearsals x4 | Transport | £60.00 | £28,189.47 | |
| 18 Apr 2023 | HP ink | Sundries | £16.49 | £28,172.98 | |
| 22 Apr 2023 | Bank charges | Admin | £7.50 | £28,165.48 | |
| 27 Apr 2023 | Waitrose refreshments | Rehearsal | £5.00 | £28,160.48 | |
| 27 Apr 2023 | Christine Russell taxi to rehearsals x4 | Transport | £60.00 | £28,100.48 | |
| 28 Apr 2023 | Qpark Uni Drama studio | Transport | £4.00 | £28,096.48 | |
| 28 Apr 2023 | Qpark Uni Drama studio | Transport | £4.00 | £28,092.48 | |
| 28 Apr 2023 | Qpark Uni Drama studio | Transport | £4.00 | £28,088.48 | |
| 4 May 2023 | City Taxis | Transport | £14.05 | £28,074.43 | |
| 11 May 2023 | City Taxis | Transport | £13.55 | £28,060.88 | |
| 18 May 2023 | HP ink | Admin | £16.49 | £28,044.39 | |
| 18 May 2023 | City Taxis | Transport | £9.00 | £28,035.39 | |
| 18 May 2023 | City Taxis | Transport | £5.05 | £28,030.34 | |
| 21 May 2023 | Waitrose refreshments | Rehearsal | £19.90 | £28,010.44 | |
| 23 May 2023 | Bank charges | Admin | £7.50 | £28,002.94 | |
| 25 May 2023 | City Taxis | Transport | £13.55 | £27,989.39 | |
| 1 Jun 2023 | Sharrow Room hire | Rehearsal | £324.00 | £27,665.39 | |
| 1 Jun 2023 | Christine Russell taxi to rehearsals x4 | Transport | £60.00 | £27,605.39 | |
| 1 Jun 2023 | City Taxis | Transport | £14.05 | £27,591.34 | |
| 3 Jun 2023 | Star print scripts | Rehearsal | £33.95 | £27,557.39 | |
| 8 Jun 2023 | City Taxis | Transport | £14.05 | £27,543.34 | |
| 18 Jun 2023 | HP ink | Admin | £16.49 | £27,526.85 | |
| 22 Jun 2023 | Bank charges | Admin | £7.50 | £27,519.35 | |
| 22 Jun 2023 | City Taxis | Transport | £14.25 | £27,505.10 | |
| 23 Jun 2023 | Qpark Hallam Uni Drama studio | Transport | £2.50 | £27,502.60 | |
| 24 Jun 2023 | Star print printing | Rehearsal | £15.50 | £27,487.10 | |
| 25 Jun 2023 | Waitrose refreshments | Rehearsal | £12.35 | £27,474.75 | |
| 25 Jun 2023 | Party town props | Production | £5.98 | £27,468.77 | |
| 26 Jun 2023 | Christine Russell taxi to rehearsals x4 | Transport | £60.00 | £27,408.77 | |
| 26 Jun 2023 | Decathlon props | Production | £2.99 | £27,405.78 | |
| 27 Jun 2023 | City Taxis | Transport | £10.85 | £27,394.93 | |
| 27 Jun 2023 | City council parking | Transport | £1.55 | £27,393.38 | |
| 28 Jun 2023 | Cash withdrawal performance expenses | Production | £100.00 | £27,293.38 | |
| 29 Jun 2023 | Starprint programmes | Production | £64.95 | £27,228.43 | |
| 29 Jun 2023 | M&S refreshments | Production | £14.00 | £27,214.43 | |
| 29 Jun 2023 | City Taxis | Transport | £13.25 | £27,201.18 | |
| 29 Jun 2023 | City Taxis | Transport | £10.85 | £27,190.33 | |
| 29 Jun 2023 | Q Park Hallam Uni Drama Studio | Transport | £8.40 | £27,181.93 | |
| 4 Jul 2023 | Kiera Rhodes Lighting Technician | Production | £615.00 | £26,566.93 | |
| 6 Jul 2023 | City Taxis | Transport | £14.05 | £26,552.88 | |
| 8 Jul 2023 | Starprint scripts | Production | £32.25 | £26,520.63 | |
| 12 Jul 2023 | John Allen tech equipment | Tech | £34.30 | £26,486.33 | |
| 13 Jul 2023 | Christine Russell taxi to rehearsals x4 | Transport | £60.00 | £26,426.33 | |
| 13 Jul 2023 | City Taxis | Transport | £11.45 | £26,414.88 | |
| 17 Jul 2023 | HP ink | Admin | £16.49 | £26,398.39 | |
| 18 Jul 2023 | Amazon | Tech | £9.49 | £26,388.90 | |
| 21 Jul 2023 | Sainsburys refreshments | Rehearsal | £4.50 | £26,384.40 | |
| 22 Jul 2023 | Bank charges | Admin | £7.50 | £26,376.90 | |
| 25 Jul 2023 | Wix website renewal | Admin | £40.39 | £26,336.51 | |
| 6 Aug 2023 | Apple.com Equipment laptop | Tech | £1,999.00 | £24,337.51 | |
| 18 Aug 2023 | HP ink | Admin | £16.49 | £24,321.02 | |
| 22 Aug 2023 | Bank charges | Admin | £7.50 | £24,313.52 |
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2023-24 Accounts
Spectrum Theatre Sheffield
| Date | item / description | category | Debit | Credit | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Sep 2023 | Sharrow Room hire | Rehearsal | £594.00 | £23,719.52 | |
| 7 Sep 2023 | Christine Russell taxi to rehearsals x4 | Transport | £60.00 | £23,659.52 | |
| 7 Sep 2023 | City Taxis | Transport | £15.00 | £23,644.52 | |
| 9 Sep 2023 | Starprint scripts | Rehearsal | £132.48 | £23,512.04 | |
| 14 Sep 2023 | City Taxis | Transport | £14.80 | £23,497.24 | |
| 14 Sep 2023 | Tesco refreshments | Rehearsal | £14.10 | £23,483.14 | |
| 15 Sep 2023 | Richer sounds.com tech equipment | Tech | £149.00 | £23,334.14 | |
| 15 Sep 2023 | Sainsburys stationery | Admin | £41.80 | £23,292.34 | |
| 16 Sep 2023 | City Taxis | Transport | £7.37 | £23,284.97 | |
| 17 Sep 2023 | Waitrose refreshments | Rehearsal | £9.50 | £23,275.47 | |
| 18 Sep 2023 | HP ink | Admin | £16.49 | £23,258.98 | |
| 22 Sep 2023 | Bank charges | Admin | £7.50 | £23,251.48 | |
| 24 Sep 2023 | Christine Russell taxi to rehearsals x4 | Transport | £60.00 | £23,191.48 | |
| 24 Sep 2023 | Chris Grew petrol expenses | Transport | £60.00 | £23,131.48 | |
| 26 Sep 2023 | Microsoft subscription | Admin | £79.99 | £23,051.49 | |
| 27 Sep 2023 | Josie Singing coaching | Rehearsal | £400.00 | £22,651.49 | |
| 28 Sep 2023 | Veezu taxis | Transport | £12.80 | £22,638.69 | |
| 29 Sep 2023 | Sharrow food works refreshments | Rehearsal | £5.00 | £22,633.69 | |
| 3 0ct 2023 | Vimeo subscription | Admin | £82.80 | £22,550.89 | |
| 4 Oct 2023 | Veezu Taxi | Transport | £12.30 | £22,538.59 | |
| 5 Oct 2023 | Veezu taxi | Transport | £14.80 | £22,523.79 | |
| 7 Oct 2023 | M and S costume | Production | £25.00 | £22,498.79 | |
| 7 Oct 2023 | Party town props | Production | £6.98 | £22,491.81 | |
| 10 Oct 2023 | Rich tone Microphone | Tech | £85.00 | £22,406.81 | |
| 11 Oct 2023 | Sharrow Room hire | Rehearsal | £1,134.00 | £21,272.81 | |
| 11 Oct 2023 | Chris Grew petrol expenses | Transport | £60.00 | £21,212.81 | |
| 11 Oct 2023 | Christine Russell taxis to rehearsals x4 | Transport | £60.00 | £21,152.81 | |
| 11 Oct 2023 | Veezu Taxi | Transport | £14.80 | £21,138.01 | |
| 12 Oct 2023 | Veezu Taxi | Transport | £13.10 | £21,124.91 | |
| 12 Oct 2023 | Theatre Deli refreshments for performance | Production | £9.00 | £21,115.91 | |
| 14 Oct 2023 | Sainsburys props | Production | £63.85 | £21,052.06 | |
| 14 Oct 2023 | Rich tone Music stand | Tech | £50.00 | £21,002.06 | |
| 18 Oct 2023 | HP ink | Admin | £16.49 | £20,985.57 | |
| 19 Oct 2023 | Veezu taxi | Transport | £12.60 | £20,972.97 | |
| 22 Oct 2023 | Bank charges | Admin | £7.50 | £20,965.47 | |
| 25 Oct 2023 | Veezu Taxi | Transport | £12.50 | £20,952.97 | |
| 25 Oct 2023 | Halfords props , bike horns | Production | £6.00 | £20,946.97 | |
| 25 Oct 2023 | Q park University Drama Studio | Transport | £5.00 | £20,941.97 | |
| 26 Oct 2023 | Veezu Taxi | Transport | £12.60 | £20,929.37 | |
| 31 Oct 2023 | WH Smith stationery | Admin | £10.50 | £20,918.87 | |
| 31 Oct 2023 | NCP car parking | Transport | £1.95 | £20,916.92 | |
| 1 Nov 2023 | Christine Russell taxis to rehearsals x4 | Transport | £60.00 | £20,856.92 | |
| 1 Nov 2023 | Sharrow café refreshments med students | Rehearsal | £19.95 | £20,836.97 | |
| 1 Nov 2023 | Veezu Taxi | Transport | £12.60 | £20,824.37 | |
| 2 Nov 2023 | Policy Bee Public liability Insurance | Admin | £239.84 | £20,584.53 | |
| 2 Nov 2023 | Veezu Taxi | Transport | £14.80 | £20,569.73 | |
| 2 Nov 2023 | Veezu Taxi | Transport | £11.60 | £20,558.13 | |
| 7 Nov 2023 | Josie Singing coaching | Rehearsal | £500.00 | £20,058.13 | |
| 7 Nov 2023 | Tesco refreshments | Admin | £12.90 | £20,045.23 | |
| 7 Nov 2023 | Christmas Carol Tickets | Tickets | £30.00 | £20,075.23 | |
| 7 Nov 2023 | Christmas Carol Tickets | Tickets | £80.00 | £20,155.23 | |
| 8 Nov 2023 | Veezu taxi | Transport | £15.00 | £20,140.23 | |
| 9 Nov 2023 | Veezu taxi | Transport | £14.70 | £20,125.53 | |
| 10 Nov 2023 | Starprint publicity | Production | £70.00 | £20,055.53 | |
| 11 Nov 2023 | Christmas Carol tickets | Tickets | £10.00 | £20,065.53 | |
| 14 Nov 2023 | Christmas Carol Tickets | Tickets | £20.00 | £20,085.53 |
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2023-24 Accounts
Spectrum Theatre Sheffield
| Date | item / description | category | Debit | Credit | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Nov 2023 | Framework Gallery Photo frame | Production | £24.00 | £20,061.53 | |
| 16 Nov 2023 | Veezu taxi | Transport | £12.80 | £20,048.73 | |
| 16 Nov 2023 | Christmas Carol Tickets | Tickets | £20.00 | £20,068.73 | |
| 17 Nov 2023 | Christmas Carol Tickets | Tickets | £100.00 | £20,168.73 | |
| 18 Nov 2023 | Mad hatters Costumes | Production | £235.20 | £19,933.53 | |
| 18 Nov 2023 | Christmas Carol Tickets | Tickets | £60.00 | £19,993.53 | |
| 20 Nov 2023 | Christine Russell taxis to rehearsals x4 | Transport | £60.00 | £19,933.53 | |
| 20 Nov 2023 | Christmas Carol Tickets | Tickets | £40.00 | £19,973.53 | |
| 20 Nov 2023 | HP ink | Admin | £16.49 | £19,957.04 | |
| 20 Nov 2023 | Christmas Carol Tickets | Tickets | £50.00 | £20,007.04 | |
| 21 Nov 2023 | Christmas Carol Tickets | Tickets | £110.00 | £20,117.04 | |
| 22 Nov 2023 | Bank charges | Admin | £7.50 | £20,109.54 | |
| 22 Nov 2023 | Chris Grew petrol expenses | Transport | £60.00 | £20,049.54 | |
| 22 Nov 2023 | Christmas Carol Tickets | Tickets | £140.00 | £20,189.54 | |
| 22 Nov 2023 | Veezu Taxi | Transport | £14.80 | £20,174.74 | |
| 22 Nov 2023 | Sharrow food works refreshments | Rehearsal | £12.00 | £20,162.74 | |
| 22 Nov 2023 | Tesco stationery - paper | Admin | £5.00 | £20,157.74 | |
| 23 Nov 2023 | Amazon replacement lead | Tech | £28.99 | £20,128.75 | |
| 23 Nov 2023 | Veezu taxi | Transport | £17.00 | £20,111.75 | |
| 24 Nov 2023 | Starprint publicity | Production | £68.90 | £20,042.85 | |
| 25 Nov 2023 | Christmas Carol Tickets | Tickets | £80.00 | £20,122.85 | |
| 26 Nov 2023 | Waitrose refreshments | Rehearsal | £28.05 | £20,094.80 | |
| 27 Nov 2023 | Sharrow food works refreshments | Rehearsal | £8.00 | £20,086.80 | |
| 29 Nov 2023 | Craft house Inns Party Bannercross pub | Sundries | £50.00 | £20,036.80 | |
| 29 Nov 2023 | Veezu taxi | Transport | £12.80 | £20,024.00 | |
| 29 Nov 2023 | Sharrow food works refreshments | Rehearsal | £8.00 | £20,016.00 | |
| 30 Nov 2023 | Sheffield Van hire (inc £500 deposit) | Production | £298.00 | £19,718.00 | |
| 30 Nov 2023 | Christine Russell taxis to rehearsals x4 | Transport | £60.00 | £19,658.00 | |
| 30 Nov 2023 | Veezu taxi | Transport | £14.70 | £19,643.30 | |
| 2 Dec 2023 | Graces fabrics costume | Production | £21.85 | £19,621.45 | |
| 2 Dec 2023 | Sew Rite ribbon for costume | Production | £4.65 | £19,616.80 | |
| 3 Dec 2023 | Mane Homes ltd Door for Set | Production | £415.00 | £19,201.80 | |
| 3 Dec 2023 | Ben Barker production costs | Production | £124.00 | £19,077.80 | |
| 3 Dec 2023 | M Mujakachi Costumes - Suit | Production | £110.00 | £18,967.80 | |
| 3 Dec 2023 | Waitrose refreshments | Rehearsal | £23.70 | £18,944.10 | |
| 4 Dec 2023 | Veezu taxi | Transport | £16.00 | £18,928.10 | |
| 7 Dec 2023 | Denise Appleton Costume | Production | £48.88 | £18,879.22 | |
| 7 Dec 2023 | Christmas Carol Tickets | Tickets | £10.00 | £18,889.22 | |
| 7 Dec 2023 | Sewrite ribbon for costumes | Production | £6.37 | £18,882.85 | |
| 7 Dec 2023 | Christmas Carol Tickets | Tickets | £20.00 | £18,902.85 | |
| 8 Dec 2023 | Sharrow Room hire | Rehearsal | £67.50 | £18,835.35 | |
| 8 Dec 2023 | Alice Siberry Costume | Production | £42.00 | £18,793.35 | |
| 8 Dec 2023 | Amazon tech equipment | Tech | £184.00 | £18,609.35 | |
| 8 Dec 2023 | B&Q props | Production | £29.48 | £18,579.87 | |
| 9 Dec 2023 | Starprint stationery | Production | £24.00 | £18,555.87 | |
| 9 Dec 2023 | B&Q props | Production | £20.60 | £18,535.27 | |
| 11 Dec 2023 | Josie Singing coaching | Rehearsal | £300.00 | £18,235.27 | |
| 11 Dec 2023 | Luke Biddle Petrol for hire van | Transport | £19.92 | £18,215.35 | |
| 11 Dec 2023 | Starprint programmes | Production | £252.95 | £17,962.40 | |
| 11 Dec 2023 | Veezu taxi | Transport | £14.80 | £17,947.60 | |
| 12 Dec 2023 | Rob Calman Scenery | Production | £107.30 | £17,840.30 | |
| 12 Dec 2023 | Veezu taxi | Transport | £14.05 | £17,826.25 | |
| 12 Dec 2023 | Sheff Uni Medical Shool Funding | Funding | £15,288.00 | £33,114.25 | |
| 13 Dec 2023 | Veezu taxi | Transport | £13.80 | £33,100.45 | |
| 13 Dec 2023 | Veezu taxi | Transport | £8.85 | £33,091.60 | |
| 13 Dec 2023 | Coop refreshments | Rehearsal | £8.50 | £33,083.10 |
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2023-24 Accounts
Spectrum Theatre Sheffield
| Date | item / description | category | Debit | Credit | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Dec 2023 | Christmas Carol Tickets | Tickets | £70.00 | £33,153.10 | |
| 14 Dec 2023 | Waitrose refreshments | Rehearsal | £14.75 | £33,138.35 | |
| 14 Dec 2023 | Veezu taxi | Transport | £12.55 | £33,125.80 | |
| 14 Dec 2023 | Veezu taxi | Transport | £11.90 | £33,113.90 | |
| 15 Dec 2023 | Luke Biddle Petrol for hire van | Transport | £13.35 | £33,100.55 | |
| 17 Dec 2023 | John Allen Technical equipment | Tech | £687.50 | £32,413.05 | |
| 18 Dec 2023 | Keira Rhodes Technical support | Production | £665.00 | £31,748.05 | |
| 18 Dec 2023 | HP ink | Admin | £16.49 | £31,731.56 | |
| 18 Dec 2023 | Sheffield Van hire deposit (£500 returned) | Production | £0.00 | £31,731.56 | |
| 20 Dec 2023 | Sheff Uni Drama Studio Hire | Production | £4,070.40 | £27,661.16 | |
| 21 Dec 2023 | Waitrose party food | Sundries | £87.55 | £27,573.61 | |
| 21 Dec 2023 | Veezu taxi | Transport | £8.90 | £27,564.71 | |
| 22 Dec 2023 | Bank Charges | Admin | £7.50 | £27,557.21 | |
| 27 Dec 2023 | Sheffield Theatres ticket sales | Tickets | £2,578.05 | £30,135.26 | |
| 3 Jan 2024 | Jan Atkin Props and Costumes | Production | £964.89 | £29,170.37 | |
| 9 Jan 2024 | Josie Singing coaching | Rehearsal | £450.00 | £28,720.37 | |
| 11 Jan 2024 | Veezu Taxi | Transport | £12.50 | £28,707.87 | |
| 17 Jan 2024 | HP ink | Admin | £16.49 | £28,691.38 | |
| 18 Jan 2024 | Veezu Taxi | Transport | £12.80 | £28,678.58 | |
| 23 Jan 2024 | Bank charges | Admin | £7.50 | £28,671.08 | |
| 25 Jan 2024 | Veezu Taxi | Transport | £13.10 | £28,657.98 | |
| 26 Jan 2024 | Starprint scripts | Rehearsal | £70.20 | £28,587.78 | |
| 27 Jan 2024 | Tesco stationery - paper | Admin | £16.90 | £28,570.88 | |
| 1 Feb 2024 | Veezu Taxi | Transport | £13.00 | £28,557.88 | |
| 8 Feb 2024 | Chris Grew petrol expenses | Transport | £60.00 | £28,497.88 | |
| 8 Feb 2024 | Veezu Taxi | Transport | £14.80 | £28,483.08 | |
| 15 Feb 2024 | Sharrow Room hire | Rehearsal | £594.00 | £27,889.08 | |
| 18 Feb 2024 | HP ink | Admin | £9.99 | £27,879.09 | |
| 22 Feb 2024 | Bank charges | Admin | £7.50 | £27,871.59 | |
| 22 Feb 2024 | Veezu Taxi | Transport | £12.80 | £27,858.79 | |
| 24 Feb 2024 | Sainsburys stationery | Admin | £17.90 | £27,840.89 | |
| 29 Feb 2024 | Veezu Taxi | Transport | £12.10 | £27,828.79 | |
| 7 Mar 2024 | Veezu taxi | Transport | £12.20 | £27,816.59 | |
| 14 Mar 2024 | Veezu taxi | Transport | £15.10 | £27,801.49 | |
| 18 Mar 2024 | HP ink | Admin | £11.99 | £27,789.50 | |
| 21 Mar 2024 | Veezu taxi | Transport | £12.20 | £27,777.30 | |
| 22 Mar 2024 | Bank charges | Admin | £7.50 | £27,769.80 | |
| 24 Mar 2024 | Tesco refreshments | Rehearsal | £5.50 | £27,764.30 | |
| 28 Mar 2024 | Veezu taxi | Transport | £11.70 | £27,752.60 |
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