UK FRIENDS OF THE NATIONAL BALLET OF CANADA REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 30 June 2024 Registered Charity No. 1170186
UK FRIENDS OF THE NATIONAL BALLET OF CANADA CHARITY INFORMATION TRUSTEES Ms Kathleen Ann Crook Ms Nancy Catherine Miller Mr Barry Clayton Hughson Ms Diana Reitberger PRINCIPAL ADDRESS 14 Stevenage Road London SW6 6ES BANKERS Natwest Bank Fulham Broadway Branch 45 Fulham Broadway London SW6 1AG REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1170186 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER Jan Hart Arts Services Direct Ltd 30 Martin Road Harleston IP20 9HX Page 2
UK FRIENDS OF THE NATIONAL BALLET OF CANADA FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2024 The Trustees present their report and the finanaal statements for the year ending 30 June 2024 STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES. RESPONSIBILITIES The Law applicable to charities In England and Wales requires us as the Trustees of the UK Fnends of the National Ballet of Canada to prepare accounts for each finanual year which give a true and fair view of the finanoal activities of the Chanty dunng the accounting year: and the Chanty's financial positson at the end of the year In prepanng those accounts the Trustees are required to (a) select suitable accounting poliaes and apply them consistently (b) make Judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent, and (c) prepare the accounts on the going concem basis (unless It Is Inappropnate to assume that the Chanty wll contsnue In operation) The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accountsng records which disclose wth reasonable accuracy at any lime the finanaal position of the Chanty They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Chanty and hence taking reasonable steps to prevent and detect fraud and other Irregulanties ORGANISATION'S 08JECTS To promote the arts of ballet and dance. and to Improve public understanding and appreaatson of the arts of ballet and dan by supporting such of the activitses of the National Ballet of Canada as are exdusivety chantable according to the law of England and Wales, and by such other chanlable means as the UK Fnends Trustees think fit ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS The UK Fnends of the National Ballet of Canada (UK Fnends) was gIStered as a chanty by the Charty Commission on 15th November 2016 (Registered Charty Number 1170186) The actsvitses of the eighth year of the UK Fnends ended on 30th June 2024 Events for the Communi The re no communty events held for the fiscal year ending 30 June 2024 The UK FnerKls conlinL*d rts Onoing relationship wth the Canada Club Activities for the Donors/Members We had several events for the UK Fnends In this penod for our Members 1 > On October 7thlb 2023. we helped to organise the European prnIe ol the documentary film, "Swan Song" (about the development of a new Swan Lake ballet by the National Ballet of Canada's former Artistic Director Karen Kain) at the BFI London Film Festival A talk was held after the film wrth director (Chelsea Mcmullen) and producer of the film (Sean O'Neill). wth Karen Kain (former Artistsc D1clOr of the National Ballet) and Robert Binet (assistant choreographer to Kan Kain) a8 11 88 Oli Harbottle {Chf Content Officer of Dogwoofj was trwrrfJ lo get the film distnbuted in the UK. The Natsonal Ballet of Canada was represented by Barry Hughson (ExecLrtNe Director of the Natsonal Ballet of Canada) and Karen Kaln We had apKYoximately 25 attendee8 from UK Fnends (IndLxling the Canadian High Commis8K)n to the UK) and his fe, Pamela Kendel The UK Fnends held a reception afterwards at ttle Mayfaw, Soho House. The vh)ole event was very well-received by our UK FneTrJs' members arKI the aJr 2) On 10th February 2023. UK Fnends Inted approximately 20 UK FneTrJ8 and membern to the opening of Robert Bir1 s piece, "Dark wth Excessive Light", at the nbury Theatre, Royal Opera House Robert Binet was a choreographer the National Ballet of Canada This was a co-produthon wrth the Nats'onal Ballet of Canada aTrJ the Royal Ballet We held a small receptson afteardS for the memberB. Hope Muir (new Artistsc Irector of the National Ballet of Canada), Barry Hugh8on and Dlana Reitberger (Director of Development of the National Ballet of Canada) attended, presenr& the Nabonal Ballet of Canada Ken O'Hare, D1clOr of the Royal Ballet also attended Th18 event was Well-CeIved by our guests The High Commissioner. Ralph Go¢>3aie, and his fe, Pamela Kendel. atterKled thi8 event a8 11. 3) The UK Fnends contsnued throughout this penod to send our newsletter8 via e-mail on a regular basis to our members, potentsal members and members of the dance Cornm1ty Developed In c(lUrll0n wrth John Hart of the National Ballet arvj his team. the emails prowded hhlightS of the National Ballet of Canada Spot1ht Senes as 11 as upcoming performances (en possible) by the Nabonal Ballet of Canada Page 3
Ad ni tra On 19th March 2024. Bary Hughson resigned from his role as the Executsve Director of the Natsonal Ballet of Canada He assumed the role of Executive Director of Amencan Ballet Theatre In New York Cty We ld Trustees. meetsng via Zoom on 3rd May 2024 The attendees were Nancy Miller, Kathleen Crook, Bary Hughson The trustees also Invrted Diana Rertberger (Director of Development of the National Ballet of Canada) to this meeting and asked If she would agree to replace David Banks as a trustee of the UK Fnends of the National Ballet of Canada The trustees had voted for Diana to repla DavKI Banks as a trustee (who had previously resigned due to Illness) pMoUSlY and Diana accepted Barry discussed his recent resignation Ich would come Into effect Juty 1st 2024 The trustees voted and agreed to keep Bary Hughson on as a trustee until the time when the National Ballet of Canada found a new Executive Director of the National Ballet of Canada. We would ask this new Executive Director to replace Bary Hughson on the UK Fnends Board of Trustees On helshe had a penod of tsme to settle Into the new Job 11 was agreed at this meetsng that t Chair's and Trustees Temis of offi would be maintained and re-vlslted once the Natsonal Ballet of Canada 8 first Tour to London In 11 years In October 2024 was completed The Trustees also moved to re-appoint our accountant, Jan Hart, for another year Much discussion at the trustee meetsng of 3rd May 2024 was conceming the up-coming tour by the Nabonal Ballet of Canada to Sadlerfs Wells, London from Wednesday 2nd October to Sunday 6th October 2024 The UK Fnends agreed to take an active interest In obtaining sponsorship for the tour, to work wth the Canadian High Commission in London to promote the tour, and to arrange acbvibes for the Patrons of the tour coming to London Nancy Miller announced that Pamela Kendel, wfe of the Canadian Hh Commissioner to London, agreed to be our Tour Patron and that the Canadian High Commission agreed to hold an aftemoon tea for tour at the High Commission. During our fiscal year ending June 30th, 2024. we received donations of £3.750 00 Our annual expenses re £25 00 (accountant fees) Our net generated furKls for the year ending 30th June 2024 re £3 725 APPROVAL This report was approved by the board of trustees and signed on Its behalf by Date Nancy ler Wi,/2, Page 4
UK FRIENDS OF THE NATIONAL BALLET OF CANADA EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES FOR THE PERIOD FINANCIAL YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2024 As the Trustees you are responslble for the preparatlon of the accounts. An Independent examination of the accounts Is not required under section 144(2) of The Charities Act 2011 as Its gross Income Is less than £25,000 It Is my responsibility, without carryng out an independent examination, to prepare the accounts and report to you. I have scrutinised the documents submitted to me and confimi the above Is a true and correct statement of the financial affairs of the Trust, and Is In agreement with the accounting records kept by the Trustees as at the 30 June 2024 16-Apr-25 Jan Hart Arts Services Direct Ltd 30 Martin Road Harleston IP20 9HX Date Page 5
UK FRIENDS OF THE NATIONAL BALLET OF CANADA STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2024 INCOMING RESOURCES Unrestrlcted Funds Restrlcted Funds Total Funds 2024 Total Funds 2023 Generated funds Donations and gifts Ticket sales UK Friends Ticket sales Canada Club 3,750 3,750 2,000 Other Income In-kind Income TOTAL 3,750 3,750 2,000 RESOURCES EXPENDED Charitable activity costs Governance 25 25 25 In-kind operational costs TOTAL 25 25 25 Net Incomlng Resources 3.726 3,725 1,975 Balance Brought Forward 5,443 6,443 3,468 Balance Carrled Forward 9.168 9,168 6,443 Page 6
UK FRIENDS OF THE NATIONAL BALLET OF CANADA BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30 JUNE 2024 Unrestricted Restrictsd 2024 Totsl 2023 Total Current Assets Cash at bank and In hand 9,193 9,193 9,193 9,193 5,468 5,468 Credltors: Amounts due within one year 25 25 25 25 25 25 Net Assets 9.168 9,168 5,443 Represented by. Restricted funds 9.168 9,168 5443 Unrestricted funds 9,168 9.168 5443 4L4L-_ ApJ?tfr,- Date Na cy Iller Page 7
UK FRIENDS OF THE NATIONAL BALLET OF CANADA NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2024 11 Accounting Policies Basis of re aration The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and include the results of the Chanty's operations as described In the Trustees. Report and all of which are continuing The accounts have been prepared In accordance wth the Statements of Recommended Practice for charity accounts. The Charity has taken advantage of the exemption of Financial Reporting Standard No 1 from the requirement to produce a cash flow statement on the grounds that It qualffies as a small charity 21 Related parties transactions There were no related party transactions during the year. 31 Funds Brought Forward Incoming Resources Resources Expended Transfers Total General or unrestricted funds Restricted funds 5,443 5,443 3,750 3,750 25 25 9,168 9,168 Page 8