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2022-03-31-accounts

Charity registration number 1167642

VAMOS THEATRE CIO

ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

VAMOS THEATRE CIO

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees Penny Mayes Michael Sheath John Plant Jaylesh Sanchania Michael Addison (Appointed 10 June 2021) Claire Birch (Appointed 10 June 2021) Charity number 1167642 Principal address The Swan Theatre The Moors Worcester WR1 3ED Independent examiner Rowlands Webster Limited Austin House 43 Poole Road Bournemouth Dorset England BH4 9DN

VAMOS THEATRE CIO

CONTENTS

Page
Trustees' report 1 - 6
Independent examiner's report 7
Statement of financial activities 8
Balance sheet 9
Notes to the financial statements 10 - 15

VAMOS THEATRE CIO

TRUSTEES' REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2022.

Objectives and activities

Vision

We believe that full mask theatre taps directly into the power of empathy and encourages awareness of our shared human experiences in an increasingly isolating world. Through partnerships, we tell socially relevant stories, collaborating with a variety of contributors from all walks of life in the creation of engaging and entertaining live theatre that gives a voice to those who are often without one. By promoting the transformative potential of full mask theatre across the globe, educating and campaigning on the importance of empathetic communication, we aim to change the way people see the world.

Mission

We aim to transform lives through the empathy and connection of full mask theatre.

Ethos

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

VAMOS THEATRE CIO

Background summary

Founded in 2006 (incorporated as a CIO in 2016), Vamos Theatre has established itself as the UK's leading mask theatre company, touring to a network of theatres and venues nationally and internationally with its productions. Led by Artistic Director Rachael Savage, our work does what great art should: changes people’s lives; makes them think, laugh, cry & make sense of who they are in a complex world. We create exceptional, innovative theatre, based on real life stories, complemented by an extensive programme of participation and learning that engages people creatively with full mask theatre and with the powerful issues our work addresses.

A cross-sector approach is fundamental to the Charity’s work, with partnership at the heart of what we do and longestablished relationships with agencies serving disadvantaged groups, including work with: Health and Social Care sectors and non-arts bodies (leading care home providers, the NHS); Education (National Star College, SENSE, Longwill School for the Deaf, University of Worcester); and a range of arts organizations & festivals (Royal Shakespeare Company, Arena Theatre Wolverhampton, Deafinitely Theatre and London International Mime Festival (LIMF)).

The Charity’s approach to diversity and inclusion is proactive, working to increase representation and inclusivity (focusing in particular on disability, cultural diversity and lower socio-economic groups). We consider access from the inception of each project, consulting widely (with Deaf practitioners, People Living With Dementia, terminal illness and learning disabilities), ensuring access through our website, ticket pricing, relaxed performances, and working with partners to address barriers to theatre attendance & participation. Our Deaf Ambassador ensures our programmes meet the need of the Deaf community and builds partnerships for the successful delivery on this work. We actively seek to develop the diversity of our team through auditions, talent development opportunities and training Deaf/Hard of Hearing practitioners as actors and workshop leaders.

We have created and toured eight Arts Council England (ACE) funded productions to critical acclaim; developed 12 CPD/training programmes; created high profile youth theatre activities, delivered workshops and residencies nationwide to all ages and abilities; and performed at many festivals and events (including some of the leading venues/festivals in the UK and Europe). Since 2012, our work has reached over 195k people, including over 175k audiences and in excess of 20k people through our learning and participation programme. The strength of our educational and participatory work is recognised nationally, and internationally (including by the British Council, supporting a visit to China in December 2017, as part of the Connections Through Culture project.

Vamos Theatre is one of Arts Council England’s (ACE’s) National Portfolio Organisations, receiving £200k/year towards activities in 2018-23. This is an important vote of confidence in Vamos Theatre’s work, underpinning our development and allowing our ambitions to become a reality. Our application for a further three years is pending.

Our business and operating model is underpinned by a diverse range of project-specific funding (in 2021-22 - The Elmley Foundation, The Eveson Trust, Richard Cadbury Trust, Coop Central England Community Fund, Sir Barry Jackson Trust, Worcestershire County Councillors Divisional Funds and individual donors) and significant income generated from fees and commissions, showing a continued confidence in the power of our work.

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TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

Achievements and performance

Our activity focused on resetting and re-establishing our programmes following the impact of Covid-19 on our work during 2020-21 (during which we were responsive and dynamic in finding delivery solutions to respond to the needs of several communities, including digital programme development). Whilst resuming in-person delivery in many contexts (schools, colleges, with People Living With Dementia and learning disabilities), digital innovation continued to develop within our operation to complement other strands of activity.

Vamos Theatre’s work falls into four strands which together ensure a wide range of people engage with the Charity and bring significant return on investment, summarized below with information on the charity’s 2021-22 activity and achievements.

  1. National and International Touring

  2. UK theatre and arts centre tours

  3. Performances at festivals

  4. Researching and making of new artistic productions

In 2021-22 we resumed touring of our production Dead Good to UK theatres, following the sudden end to our Spring 2020 tour due to Covid-19. Co-commissioned by London International Festival and co-produced with The Corn Exchange Newbury, 12 performances at venues across England, including in areas of low cultural engagement, reached audiences of 1750, accompanied by 9 post-show talks (with audiences, local schools groups and a BSL signed post-show talk). A highlight was integrating a terminally ill man in the cast for the last performance on the tour, enabling him to tick 'performing with Vamos' off his bucket list. The production was filmed to be able to increase reach and impact.

“ Go see Dead Good, you’ll be inspired to enjoy every day...” BBC Hereford and Worcester

Research began on new theatre production A Tale of Three Halves , a co-production with London International Mime Festival and The New Wolsley in Ipswich. Research is being undertaken with audiences around the country to feed and guide the production, which will open early 2024.

We worked with emerging artists at the Inside Out Theatre Beijing to create a new Walkabout Act utilising technology to collaborate and devise via Zoom. This created new development opportunities in mask theatre for emerging artists and tested new devising and production models.

VAMOS THEATRE CIO

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

2. Learning and Participation

With schools and other learning settings starting to ‘open up’ post-Covid, we reignited our learning & participation programmes reaching over 1700 people via live, in-person events, including workshops, residencies and Vamos Central , our community theatre company for people with learning disabilities. We’re Still Here , a short film created with the Vamos Central members during lockdown (with participants learning new skills to perform on film and film their performances) was screened in April 2021, giving an insight into Vamos Central members’ experiences of shielding during the pandemic. Members also got the chance to work with outside practitioners (including from AdApt Inclusive Dance, DanceFest) and perform their work to other local groups for people with learning disabilities.

“When I had to shield, it [Vamos Central] was great and fun and made me happy when I had to stay inside. I enjoyed the drama with the masks. I have made good friends there.” Tim, Vamos Central Member

Module 1 of Mask:ED , our ambitious digital learning programme, was launched, deepening engagement and supporting teachers to use mask theatre, in an accessible and cost-effective way. We started research and development on a new mask library, for loan to state schools alongside Mask:ED, further increasing access to free resources .

Delivery of a pilot phase of a new Emerging Artists Programme commenced, working in partnership with five theatres and three Universities across the country to open-up free training opportunities in mask theatre for young people, removing barriers for those from protected-characteristics. The first workshops reached 115 artists, of which 4.1% were Deaf or Disabled, 14.4% identified as Neurodiverse, and 14.4% from ethnic minority groups. This work will continue with a week-long residency in Summer 2022 and development of the programme into 2023-24 and beyond.

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TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

3. Health, Wellbeing and Social Care

We continued development and toured Love Through Double Glazing - a LIMF-commissioned Covid-safe production, staged entirely outside in the gardens of care-homes. Written and performed by Vamos Theatre Artistic Director Rachael Savage Cirque du Soleil clown performer Sean Kempton, 22 performances at care-home settings in Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Gloucestershire and West Sussex, reached 564 residents.

In December 2021 we distributed 50 Joy in a Box sensory packages to 49 care homes across the UK reaching 1328 residents. Based on an advent calendar format, with 24 activities for residents and staff inside running up to Christmas, the box included sensory activities, games, playlists, and creative play ideas for interactive and communal events to help support staff over the festive period

“The tonic the nation needs in these difficult times. Vamos should be prescribed on the NHS. Thank-you for making our hearts happy and memories to last.” Care Home Activities Team

Delivery of our non-verbal communication training workshop Listening With Your Eyes , within both arts and healthcare settings, was not able to resume due to the ongoing challenges facing care homes and various stages of restrictions through throughout the year.

4. Walkabout Theatre

Resuming of our Walkabout programme commenced, albeit a slow return as many festival plans were still affected by Covid-19. We undertook training with two Deaf performers to deliver a Walkabout performance as part of Deaffest (the UK’s leading Deaf-led Film & Arts Festival) in May 2022, investing in the development of our work with Deaf practitioners and feeding into planning for a new Deaf-led strand of work from 2022-23 onwards.

VAMOS THEATRE CIO TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 Financial revièw Our Reserves Policy seeks lo ensure we are a resilient theatre cxTrmp8ny with a secure financial future. We allocale any unspent money within the organisabon to 3 differenl lypes of reserves fund.. Restricted, Unre51TiCted and Designated. This allows us to draw on Ihe reserves in times of emergency (including meeting any lia￿lItIeS in the case of closing the CIO). to lake advantage ol unexpected opportunities, to help manage ca5hflow, lo budget for lulure projects. Funds are eamiarked as part ol our annual budgebng and our Reserves Policy is reviewed annually. Of the Members, Funds detailed to carry forward into 2022-23 £199,224. £85,000 is designated funds for artistic R&D. capacity building, 51aff training investment and purchase ol a touring vehicle during 2022-23. Further, the Trustee5 have agreed lo designate lunds of £57.000 in case of wrrtd4own cA)sts, leaving unrestri¢led free reserves 01 £57,224 al 31 March 2022. Structure, governance and manag•mtrnt Vamos Theatre CIO is 8 o)nstiluted as a Charitable Incorporated Organisatk)n. The trustees who served during the year and up lo the dale ol signature of the fina￿181 ststements were.. Penny Mayés (Chair since 10 June 20211 Michael Sheath John Plant Grant Brisland Jaylesh Sanchania Michael Addison Claire Birch (Resigned 10 June 20211 (Appointed 10 June 20211 (Appointed 10 June 20211 None of the Irusle8s has any b8n8ficlal intar85t in the company. The trustees, report was approved by the Board of Truste8S. Penny Mayes Trustee 15 September 2022

VAMOS THEATRE CIO

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF VAMOS THEATRE CIO

I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Vamos Theatre CIO (the charity) for the year ended 31 March 2022.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act).

I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act. In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

Since the charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of Association of Accounting Technicians, which is one of the listed bodies.

Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared financial statements in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has now been withdrawn.

I understand that this has been done in order for financial statements to provide a true and fair view in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.

Rowlands Webster Limited

Austin House 43 Poole Road Bournemouth Dorset BH4 9DN England

Dated: 15 September 2022

VAMOS THEATRE CIO

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

**Unrestricted ** Unrestricted
funds funds
2022 2021
Notes £ £
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies 2 237,125 237,244
Charitable activities 3 87,814 30,820
Other income 4 20,563 -
Total income 345,502 268,064
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities 5 312,660 230,123
Other 8 82 -
Total expenditure 312,742 230,123
Net income for the year/
Net movement in funds 32,760 37,941
Fund balances at 1 April 2021 166,464 128,523
Fund balances at 31 March 2022 199,224 166,464

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

VAMOS THEATRE CIO BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2022 2022 2021 Notes Fixed assets Intangible assets Tangible assets 10.333 5,965 16,533 8,062 10 16,298 24,595 Current a$s•ts Stocks Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 11 12 31,020 151,224 20.492 168.956 185.444 189,448 Credltors.. amounts falllng duo wlthln one ygar 13 12.518) 147.5791 Nel current assets 182,926 141,869 Total asg•tg 1•s8 ¢urr•nt IlabllStlès 199,224 166,464 Income funds Designated funds. Artistic R&D, capauty buihling, stair training and vehical purchase Winding down cost lil ever needed) 85.000 57.000 14 142.000 57.224 General unreslricled funds 166,464 199.224 166,464 199.224 166,464 The flnancial 5talery￿nts We￿ approved by the Trustees on 15 Seplember 2022 Penny Maye5 Trustee

VAMOS THEATRE CIO

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

1 Accounting policies

1.1 Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's [governing document], the Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the Charities SORP "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" (effective 1 January 2019). The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.

1.2 Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3 Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

1.4 Income

Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

1.5 Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.

Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.

1.6 Intangible fixed assets other than goodwill

Intangible assets acquired separately from a business are recognised at cost and are subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses.

VAMOS THEATRE CIO

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

Amortisation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Software 'Protouree' 20% on cost

1.7 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Computers 25% Reducing balance Motor vehicles 25% Reducing balance

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.

1.8 Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the stocks to their present location and condition. Items held for distribution at no or nominal consideration are measured the lower of replacement cost and cost.

1.9 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

2 Donations and legacies

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2022 2021
£ £
Grants 237,125 237,244

VAMOS THEATRE CIO

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

3 Charitable activities

Charitable Charitable
Income Income
Heading 1 Heading 1
2022 2021
£ £
Sales within charitable activities 87,814 30,820
Other income
Unrestricted Total
funds
2022 2021
£ £
Other income 1 -
Theatre Tax Credit 20,562 -
20,563 -

4 Other income

5 Charitable activities

Charitable
Charitable
Expenditure
Expenditure
Heading 1 Heading 1
2022 2021
£ £
Staff costs 159,563 153,127
Depreciation and impairment 8,216 8,888
Programme delivery 144,881 68,108
312,660 230,123
312,660 230,123

6 Trustees

None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.

VAMOS THEATRE CIO

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

7 Employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:
2022 2021
Number Number
7 7
Employment costs 2022 2021
£ £
Wages and salaries 159,563 153,127
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
Other
Unrestricted Total
funds
£
2022 2021
Net loss on disposal of tangible fixed assets
82 -
Intangible fixed assets
Software 'Protouree'
£
Cost
At 1 April 2021 and 31 March 2022 31,000
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 April 2021 14,467
Amortisation charged for the year 6,200
At 31 March 2022 20,667
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2022 10,333
At 31 March 2021 16,533

8 Other

9 Intangible fixed assets

VAMOS THEATRE CIO

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

10
Tangible fixed assets
Computers Motor
£
Cost
At 1 April 2021
460
Disposals
(82)
At 31 March 2022
378
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 April 2021
351
Depreciation charged in the year
27
At 31 March 2022
378
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2022
-
At 31 March 2021
146
11
Stocks
Finished goods and goods for resale
12
Debtors
Amounts falling due within one year:
Trade debtors
Corporation tax recoverable
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
Amounts falling due after more than one year:
Prepayments and accrued income
Total debtors		 vehicles
£
25,136
-
25,136
17,183
1,988
19,171
5,965
7,953
2022
£
3,200
2022
£
7,210
20,562
-
3,248
31,020
2022
£
-
31,020		 Total
£
25,596
(82)
25,514
17,534
2,015
19,549
5,965
8,062
2021
£
-
2021
£
2,449
-
14,847
-
17,296
2021
£
3,196
20,492

VAMOS THEATRE CIO

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

13 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Other taxation and social security
Trade creditors
Accruals and deferred income		 2022
£
677
-
1,841
2,518		 2021
£
-
13,425
34,154
47,579

14 Designated funds

Designated funds
Movement
in funds
Balance at
31 March 2022
£ £
Artistc, R&D, capacity building, staff training and
vehicle purchase 85,000 85,000
Winding down costs (if ever needed) 57,000 57,000
142,000 142,000

15 Related party transactions

There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2021 - none).