2021-09-07-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 10[th] October 2020 Period start date To 9[th] October 2021 Period end date

Charity name: Zenith Youth Theatre Company

Charity registration number: 1169585

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	The objectives of the CIO are:- To educate young people in the dramatic/musical arts and theatre studies, and to further the development of public appreciation and taste in the said arts. To provide practical experiences in all aspects of theatre production to young people. To engage with young people who otherwise might not see musical theatre as a means of enhancing life chances and opportunity.
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	Cast members are tasked to study their characters and are given guidance on how these characters are portrayed to the public. They are asked to practice their dances, songs and lines outside of the rehearsal process. Where appropriate, cast members are encouraged to reflect on how the characters and the shows values may not ‘fit’ within a modern society. Sadly, it was not possible to perform our planned February show, Chicago, due to Covid restrictions and so it had to be cancelled. However, in April we began rehearsals in person for three shows as part of our ‘Not the Edinburgh Fringe’ festival. The cast were placed in one of three shows in order to make each cast under the 15 allowed to rehearse socially distanced in our rehearsal hall. These shows were Wind in the Willows, aimed at a young audience, Little Shop of Horrors and Spring Awakening for an over 16 cast and audience. Each musical was performed 3 times over a 9-day period in an open-air venue and both the cast and audience were socially distanced to comply with all current covid regulations. This proved hugely successful and gave both the members and volunteers a new theatre experience and associated challenges to overcome. Zenith shows are promoted through website, social media,word of mouthandleaflet drops

		across all socio-economic groups in and around Bath. In addition, we produce a quarterly newsletter which is available via email and through our website.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	With reference to the statutory guidance on public benefit, the Trustees continue to promote a ‘No Audition Policy’ to become a member of Zenith Youth Theatre Company. In addition, due regard is given to ticket pricing and the continuation of offering tickets at concessionary rates.

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	SORP reference
Policy on grant making	Para 1.38	Our Roper Legacy Fund supported 7 members with the costs of auditioning for stage schools and universities and also payment of fees due to financial difficulties brought about by the pandemic.
Policy on social investment including program related investment	Para 1.38
Contribution made by volunteers	Para 1.38	The valued contribution made by volunteers is welcomed and appreciated, especially during show weeks and is essential to the operation of Zenith Youth Theatre.
Other

Achievements and Performance

	SORP reference
Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole.	Para 1.20	Zenith cast members performed in one of three musicals in this year, as detailed above. They were well received and were a useful learning tool for both the cast and the volunteers. Extra equipment was purchased to enable us to perform outside and this will be utilised in future productions. In November 2021 we won the Rose Bowl Award for the best youth production for Spring Awakening. We also received nominations for Best Youth actress for Spring Awakening, Best Youth Production for Pinocchio (our Feb 2020 production) and best creativity/Design for Pinocchio.

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Achievements against objectives set	Para 1.41	The Company undertook three shows in very challenging circumstances in order to ensure that our objectives were met. We provided a unique theatrical experience for our members, volunteers and audience. These outdoor productions were a first for Zenith Youth Theatre and every performance sold out.
Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set	Para 1.41	Due to the pandemic, fundraising was not possible, but expenditure was also low. The landlords for our rehearsal space were kind enough to waive our rent for a large period of the lockdown.
Investment performance against objectives.	Para 1.41
Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	Due to the pandemic our income and expenditure was much lower than normal. However, we still ended the year on a high following our 3 outdoor performances in July. Because of the excellent support we received for these performances we were able to show a surplus at the year end.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	The charity policy is to ensure that we hold enough reserves to cover any outstanding costs due to cancelation of a show through unforeseen circumstance.
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	£0 (excludingfunds alreadyallocated).
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22
Details of fund materially in deficit	Para 1.24
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	Para 1.23

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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Para 1.47	Our principal sources are through subscriptions, donations, gift aid and ticket sales. We will continue to apply for grants.
Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted	Para 1.46	Our investment policy is continuously monitored with the focus on balance of risk versus income.

A description of the principal risks facing the charity	Para 1.46
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Para 1.25	Constitution
How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO)	Para 1.25	Incorporated Organisation (Foundation)
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	Five Appointed Trustees and Five Elected Trustees with one vacancy.

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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	Para 1.51	Induction Includes a general questionnaire compiled from the Essential Trustee Guidance (CC3). An online training course was also attended by all volunteers, including the Trustees, to go through our various policies, with a focus on Safeguarding procedures. This was followed by Mental Health first aid training provided by a clinical psychologist specialising in child and adolescent mental health. This training will be carried out annually
The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works	Para 1.51	The day-to-day activities of the charity are managed by a Management Committee of volunteers, of which five members of the Committee are Trustees.
Relationship with any related parties	Para 1.51
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	Zenith Youth Theatre Company
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number	1169585
Charity’s principal address	St Marks Community Centre Widcombe Bath BA2 4PA

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole **year **	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany)
	Delia Lee	Chair
	Joel White	Vice Chair
	Carol Jones	Treasurer
	Georgia Palmer	Secretary
	Chris Jones
	Michelle Tucker
	Patricia McSherry
	Roy Page
	Scott Rogers
	JennyMcKim

– 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	Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity	Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name	Dates acted if not for whole year

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

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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

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Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Full name(s) Delia Lee Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Chair of Trustees 07/02/2022

Charlty number 1169585 Zenith Y￿th Ththitre Company ACCOU￿ for the year ended 09 October 2021

Annual accounts for the To eriod 11kOct.20 OM)ct.21 Section A Statement of financial activities (including summary income and expenditure account) Prior yea nds nds Tota funds Income (Nole 1) F01 F02 F03 F04 F05 aThJ 6,501 10.546 8.644 8,3f 17,51 Total Expendrture (N(ts 2> gJT 19.195 25.94 RaiwiwJfmts 150 15.180 150 16.571 1.391 22,Z S11 Total S12 15.330 1.391 16.721 S13 2.474 3.71 Met Incom￿(eXpenditUr0) after lax Sl5 2.654 2,474 3.71 S16 Net incomel{expernlitwe) Extraordinary items Transfers between funds Other recognised 9aM￿{￿)5$¢$). S17 2.474 3.71 S18 S19 2.474 3,71 nds." 33.376 33,196 23.922 26.576 57.298 59.772 53.5,. 57.2,.

Section C Notes to the accounts Tanrfible fixed assets At the beginniro of year Addilions 1.490 1.490 Rewaluations Dtsposals Al end ol the year 2.870 2.870 Strdwt Lw Straight Li At bw"nning of the sEar Disposals 276 276 Depreciation 574 574 At end of the year 850 Nel txx)k value at the of the year 1.104 1.104 Nel b(x)k walue al Ihe eThJ of the year 2.020 2.020 Note 4 Cash at bank and in hand This year Cash at bank and on harnl 57,752 57.75 56.194 56.194

Section B Balance sheet EThJowmonl Totsl this Total last 10 Oct 2020 - 9 Oct 2021 Fixed assets Int￿Eble assets Tangible assets F01 F05 (Nrkn 3) 1.104 1.104 Current assets Stocks Cash at and in hand Illote 41 Total CU￿ent assds 810 .752 57,752 56.194 56.194 23,7[ B12 23.71 57.752 56.194 59.T12 57.298 Creditors: anN￿nts falkng du• B14 Provisions for Ilabllitles B15 23.7( 57298 Funds of the Charity Endowrnnl funds 817 Rostrlcted income fvnds Unrestr6cted funds 818 26.576 26.576 33.196 23.9 33.376 919 33.1S13 Revaluation reserve Fair value rese 33,1 26.576 59.772 57,298 Dale ol roval To/LJi S 23-Nov.21

Section C Notes to the accounts 6,032 551 551 24 1.071 2.587 10y6 207 3.927 24 1.071 6.501 12211 Charitable Ticket sates 7.043 1.181 9.181 1.793 1.181 12.Y23 BWJ pw*iTrJ 7¥2 T(I TOTAL INCOIE 1&150 4045 19.195 10.W 10569 17.th1 1210 17.480 1.210 .449 Irls￿arKE and 1.431 1.431 2219 541 95 210 216 574 216 574 15180 1391 1Q5n Hwe. F"WKlrasi & Fiiwknjs 15) 25 150 25 ion1