Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 8th September 2024 to period end date
Zenith Youth Theatre Company
Charity registration number: 1169585
Objectives and Activities
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| 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. Zenith cast members performed in two shows in this year, the first being Evita at Kingswood Theatre, Bath. In the summer, we returned to Kingswood with Everybody’s Talking About Jamie. Zenith shows are promoted through website, social media, word of mouth and leaflet 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 |
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, |
| issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
due regard is given to ticket pricing and the continuation of offering tickets at concessionary rates. |
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Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | |
| 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
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| 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 | The company rehearses Friday evenings at St Marks Community Centre, Bath. During the lockdown we rehearsed online. In November 2024 we won the Walter Hawkins Award at the Rose Bowls for Creativity and Design for The Addams Family. Zenith cast members performed in two shows in this year, the first being Evita, the second being Everybody’s Talking About Jamie. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | As part of the rehearsal process for Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, the ensemble worked hard to create individual characters to make up a group of classmates for Jamie. |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | We were able to raise a modest sum this year through fundraising. This figure was in line with last year’s. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| 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 | Whilst ticket sales were slightly down due to a heatwave in our summer show week, Front of House sales were up and less money was spent on hire. |
| 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 | £31,474 (excluding funds already allocated). |
| 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 |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Our principal sources are through ticket sales. |
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| 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: |
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| 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 | Four Appointed Trustees, five Elected Trustees |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| 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) Relevant regular updates from the CC are circulated to all Trustees |
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| 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 working committee of volunteers, of which four 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 |
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Other name the charity uses |
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| Registered charity number | 1169585 |
Charity’s principal address |
St Marks Community Centre Widcombe Bath BA2 4PA |
| Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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| Joel White | Chair | ||
| Roy Page | Vice Chair | ||
| Carol Jones | Treasurer | ||
| Georgia Palmer | Secretary | ||
| JennyMcKim | |||
| Michelle Tucker | |||
| Patricia McSherry | |||
| Delia Lee | |||
| Scott Rogers | |||
| Jenny McKim | |||
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Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved
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Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
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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
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Name Address Type of 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
Joel White Chair of Trustees
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) SIGN Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date 04/08/2026
Charlty number: 1169585 Zenith Youth Theatre Company Accounts for the year ended 09 October 2025
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nith Youth Thtre Company Charl No 1169685 Annual accounts forthe Period ¥tart Peri end d•t• I0¢t4 09<1¢t-25 Settion A Staternent of financial activities (including sutnmary ii)comÈ and expÈnditure accountl Restrl¢tsd In¢ome lunds Unr•strictsd fvnds Endowment funds Prhr year fund• R•¢ommended categorl•• by adivSty Total funds In¢orn• (Note 11 Incorne nd endowments from: Donatsons and lega Chsritablè activthe5 Other actIveS Inve8lrnent$ Separate material ttgm c4 in¢i¥ne Othgr rofai Expendlture INot• 21 Expenditure on: Raising funds charitab a¢tivrfi8S Separate mat•rial Èxponse item Olhor Totsl F01 F02 F03 F04 F05 S01 S02 S03 S04 S05 10,940 23,316 3,465 1,351 10,940 23,316 9,671 1,351 10,477 21.167 16,794 1,317 6,206 S07 49,755 169 47,424 169 48.182 267 33,808 758 S10 S11 $12 48.351 N•t in¢omellexpondllurel b•fore taxfor the r¢portlng porlod Tox pay8bl• Net in¢omelleXpendreI aftertax belor8 Inv•8tront gaInlI0888) Net gain8111053esl OD ifive5tments Not inc4)mellexp•ndilurtl Extraordinary rtorn8 Tran$hws boiween lund$ Other r*¢ogn180d galn811108•••1'. Gain$ and h)5ses on r8valuation of fL¥•d SS5ets for the charity's own use Othèr 9ainslllos6esl Netmov•m•n¢ th funds S13 S14 .072 15,680 S1S ,072 15,680 S16 S17 S18 S19 8,520 5,448 ,072 15.680 S20 S21 S22 3.536 .072 15,680 Re¢oncllh¢KJn of funds.. Total funds brought ftsrward rotsifund• ¢•rfedfonv•rnf S23 S24 74.025 40.489 75,035 71,963 59.355 75.035
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section C Notes to the accounts Not• I Income Anatysl8 of IncLMng fund# funds fund• Totall¥ Prlwye•r Donations and leyacles.. Membershi fees GnIS and donations Friends subscri icA)s Fundraisin Hire Gift gid 6.640 1.340 6,640 1,340 70 1,217 1,723 2,623 1,174 1,105 1,174 1,105 Totsl 10,940 10.940 10,477 Chjriiable a¢tMtlets' Ticket sales 15,874 6,792 16,807 3,260 1,100 Front of house salas Advertising M•als 6,792 650 Totsl 23,316 23 316 Other •¢tl¥ltl•8: Olher in¢om& 3.465 6.2( 16 794 Totsl 9,671 16,794 Incom• from Inv•#trnents: Interest income 1.351 1.317 Totsl 1.351 TOTAL INCOME 49,7SS Note 2 Analy$ls of 8xpondltur• Thi$ year Last yèar R•slrkted Unr•strtGt•d IrKom¢ fundl To¢4fvnth funds lund$ Total Analy$18 Ex Èndliuro on char5tablo a¢lle$= Cost of oductsons Insurance and membershi Website and markeb"n Ro erle
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Re airs and renewals Sund nses Aceountan De reaation 39.220 1.497 2,110 174 39,394 1,497 2,110 13 26,005 1.432 2.933 26.005 1.432 2,933 13 3.599 252 746 571 4,170 252 2,176 240 1,022 2.176 240 1,022 Total ?xpendlturo on ¢haritsbl• aedvlties 47A24 7S8 48,182 33,808 3U08 Ex endlturg on ralsln fund8: Hire. Fundraisin & Friends ex 169 169 287 267 Totsl exp•nditur• on raising funds 169 169 267 267 TOTAL EXPENDITURÉ 47,593 48,351 4075 34,075
Section C Notes to the accounts Nots3 Tangiblè fixed assets Cost or valuation Equlpment Total At th8 teginning of the year Additions 5,109 6.109 Revaluations Disposals At end of the year 5.109 5.109 Depreciation and Impalrments Basis Straighl Line straight Line Rate 20Yo 20010 At b8ginning of the year 3,020 3.020 Disposals Depreciation 746 746 At end of the year 3,766 3,766 Net book value Net book value at the beginning of the year 2,089 872 Net book value at the end of the year 1,343 2,089 Note 4 Cash at bank and in hand This year Last year Cash at bank and on hand Totsl 70,620 70,620 72,947 72,947