UK FRIENDS OF THE NATIONAL BALLET OF CANADA REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 30 June 2025 Registered Charity No. 1170186
UK FRIENDS OF THE NATIONAL BALLEf OF CANADA CHARITY INFORMATION TRUSTEES Ms Kathleen Ann Crook Ms Nancy Catherine Miller Mr Bary 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 BALLEf OF CANADA FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2025 The Trustees present their report and the financial statements for the year ending 30 June 2025. STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES. RESPONSIBILITIES The Law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires us as the Trustees of the UK Friends of the Nabonal Ballet of Canada to prepare accounts for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the financial activities of the Charity during the accounting year, and the Charivs financial position at the end of the year. In preparing those accounts the Trustees are required to: (a) select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently, (b) make judgements and estlmates that are re8sonable and prudent; and (c) prepare the accounts on the going concem basis (unless it is inappropriate to assume that the Charity will continue in operation). The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence taking reasonable steps to prevent and detect fraud and other irregularities. ORGANISATION'S OBJECTS To promote the arts of ballet and dance, and to Improve public understanding and appreciation of the arts of ballet and dance by supporting such of the activities of the Natlonal Ballet of Canada as are exdusively charitsble according to the law of England and Wales, and by such other charitsble means as the UK Friends Trustees think fit. ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS The UK Friends of The National Ballet of Canada (UK Frlends) was registered as a charity by the Charity Commission on 15th November 2016 (Registered Charity Number 1170186). The activities of the ninth year of the UK Friends ended on 30 June 2025. Even ni In cooperation with Sadlerfs Wells and with the support of Natasha Anderson, Head of Community Engagemen( UK Friends of The Natlonal Ballet of Canada delivered the following programmes to students and seniors in the communty during the tour of the National Ballet to London in October 2024. . Students In the local corrniunity were Invited to the Dress Rehearsal on Wednesday, 2 October 2024 for free. . Students In the local communty were invited to attend the Company Class on stage at Sadlerfs Wells on Frlday, 4 October 2024 for free. The Natlonal Ballet of Canada Artistlc Director, Hope Mulr, and Repetiteur, Stephanie Hutchinson, led a workshop on Angels, Atlas for the Sadlerfs Wells Culture Club programme for Seniors on Friday, 4 October 2024 for free. . The National Ballet of Canada Artlstic Director. Hope Muir, tsught a class for progessional dance students in the communlty on S8turday, 5 October 2024 at Sadlerfs Wells for free. for The maln event for the UK Frfends of The Natlonal Ballet of Canada was fund-ralslng for the tour of The National Ballet of Canada to London at Sadlerfs Wells from Wednesday 2 October- Sunday 6 October 2024. The UK Frlends was also very Involved In organlslng events for the Patrons of the Tour when In London. The Natlonal Ballet of Canada toured to London'8 Sadlerfs Wells Theatre from 2-6 October 2024, marking thelr first vlslt to London as a company on tour slnce 2013. The company perfornd Frontlorn: Choreographorn of Canada, a triple blll of works by Canadlans: Angels. Atlas (Crystsl Plte), Islands (Emma Portner), and Passlon (James Kudelka). Key Detalls of the 2024 London Tour . Venue: Sadlerfs Wells Theatre, London, Ulc . Dates: October 2 - 6, 2024. . ProgramTh: Frontl8r8: Choreographers of Canada. . Angels. Atlas: Choreographed by Crystal Plte (2020), featurlng a morphlng wall of IlghL . Islands: A sculptural duet by Emma Pother. P8sslon: A ballet by James Kudelka. . Slgnlficance: Thls was th8 CoMpanS first European tour under Artlstlc Dlrector Hope Mulr The UK Frlends of The Natlonal Ballet of Canada Invlted Pamela Kendel, th8 wlfe of the Canadlan Hlgh Commlssloner to the UK to be our Tour Patron. Pamela was an actlve and enthuslastlc Patron, and helped to maka the tour a huge success. The UK Frlends 8180 arranged for a fund-ra181ng event wlth the Canada Club on 3 October 2024 for Its members in which Hope Mulr Jennlfer Maxwell (chalr of Canada Club), Blll Smith (Bank of Montreal), Nancy Miller. Chalr of the UK Frlends, and Dlana Reltberger, Dlrector of Development for The Natlonal Ballet of Canada, along with dancers from The Natlonal Ballet of Canada attended a poSt-perfornce cocktsll paty. Page 3
Finally, The UK Friends held a post-perfomiance fund-raising paty on Saturday, 5 October for members of UK Friends that was organised by Diana Reitberger and her team along with Nancy Miller. It was also a great success. Nomlnatlons and Awards The National Ballet of Canada was nomlnated for two Olivier Awards for the first time recognizing thelr October 2024 tour at Sadlerfs Wells in London. The nominations for the 2025 awards included Best New Dance Productlon for Frontiers: Choreographers of Canada and Outstanding Achievement In Dance for Tom Visser's lighting design for Angels. Auas. The National Ballet of Canada also received further recognition In the UK in 2025 for its tour to London, winning a Critics. Circle National Dance Award for Best Classical Choreography (Crystal Pite's Angels, Atlas) and eamlng nominations for Outstanding Company. Ad inis ra hari On 15 January, 2025, a meeting was held by Zoom of the Trustees of the UK Frfends of the National Ballet of Canada. In attendance was Nancy Miller (Chair of The UK Friends of The National Ballet of Canada), Kathleen Crook, Bary Hughson and Dlana Reitberger. The Chairfs report reviewed all the activities and fundraislng events conceming The National Ballet of Canada's Tour to London in October 2024: Monday moming 30 September 2024 - Brunch for patrons was held at the flat of Kathleen Crook and James Pentum. The Guest of Honour was the Tour Patron, Pamela Kendel. Monday evening 30 September 2024 - Receptlon and Dinner was held at the Brown's Hotel - Guests of Honour included Ralph Goodale (Canadian High Commission) and our Tour Patron, Pamela Kendel. . Tuesday aftemoon 1 October 2024 - The Canadlan High Commission sponsored an Afternoon Tea for the Patrons (donation made by Ralph Goodale and Pamela Kendel to the National Ballet of Canada). Wednesday evening 2 October 2024 - Opening Night and Opening Night Paty for the Tour at Sadlerfs Wells sponsored by the Royal Bank of Canada with sponsorship money going directly to The National Ballet of Canada. Ralph Goodale made the main speech along with Hope Muir. Nancy Miller thanked Ralph Goodale and Pamela Kendel for their incredible contributlon to the success of thls tour. . Thursday evening 3 October 2024 - Canada Club event sponsored by Bank of Montreal (Bill Smith) - attended by Hope Muir, Diana Reitberger, Bill Smith and Nancy Miller as well as the Chalr of the Canada Club, Jennifer Maxwell. . Saturday evenlng 3 October 2024 - fund-raising event for the UK Friends sponsored by Kathleen Crook and James Pentum and Nancy Miller and Glen Ireland - 41 members of the UK Friends of the National Ballet of Canada attended along with Hope Muir, Diana Reitberger, David Briskin (Music Director and Principal Conductor for The National Ballet of Canada) and composer Joby Talbot. All tickets purchased for the event were donations made to The UK Friends of the National Ballet of Canada The totsl money raised by The UK Friends of The Natlonal Ballet of Canada towards the 2024 tour to London by The National Ballet of Canada was £23,687.83. A motlon was made by Nancy Miller and seconded by Kathleen Crook that the UK Friends donate £22,000.00 to The National Ballet of Canada towards the cost of the tour to London in October 2024. Diana Reitberger In the meetlng thanked Nancy Mlller for her leadership and also Rosamond Ivey for her stewardship as the overall Tour Sponsor to London for the company. She revlewed the upcoming programmes for the next season at The National Ballet of Canada and reported on the company's continuing search for a new Executive Director for the company. Kathleen and Nancy reported that they would follow up with looking for potential new candldates to join as trustees for the UK Frlends of the National Ballet of Canada. Financlal Revlew Durlng our fiscal year ending June 30th, 2025, we recelved donations of £14,495.00. Our annual expenses were £25.00 (accountant fees). On February 25, 2025 we donated £22,000 to the Natlonal Ballet of Canada towards their October 2024 tour to London.. APPROVAL This report was approved he ard of trustees and signed on its behalf by Date iller Page 4
UK FRIENDS OF THE NATIONAL BALLET OF CANADA EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES FOR THE PERIOD FINANCIAL YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2025 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 carrying out an independent examination, to prepare the accounts and report to you. I have scrutinised the documents submitted to me and confirm 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 2025. 7 April 2026 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 2025 INCOMING RESOURCES Unrestrlcted Funds Restrlcted Funds Total Funds 2024 Totsl Funds 2023 Generated funds Donations and gifts Ticket sales. UK Friends Ticket sales: Canada Club 14,495 14,495 3,750 Other income In-kind income TOTAL 14,495 14,495 3,750 RESOURCES EXPENDED Charitable activity costs Governance 22,000 25 22,000 25 25 In-kind operational costs TOTAL 22,025 22,025 25 Net Incomlng Resources 7,530 7,530 3,725 Balance Brought Forward 9,168 9,168 5,443 Balance Carrled Forward 1,638 1,638 9,168 Page 6
UK FRIENDS OF THE NATIONAL BALLET OF CANADA BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30 JUNE 2025 Unrestricted Restrlcted 2024 Total 2023 Total Current Assets Cash at bank and in hand 1,663 1,663 1,663 1,663 9,193 9,193 Credltors: Amounts due within one year 25 25 25 25 25 25 Net Assets 1,638 1,638 9,168 Represented by: Restricted funds 1,638 1,638 9168 Unrestricted funds 1,638 1,638 9,168 Approved by the bo rd ustees and signed on its behalf by: Date ( y Miller Page 7
UK FRIENDS OF THE NATIONAL BALLET OF CANADA NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2025 11 Accountlng Pollcles Basis of re aration The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and include the results of the Charitys operations as described in the Trustees, Report and all of which are continuing. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with 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 qualifies as a small charity. 21 Related parties transactions There were no related paty transactions during the year. 31 Funds Brought Forward Incoming Resources Resources Expended Transfers Total General or unrestricted funds Restricted funds 9,168 9,168 14,495 14,495 22,025 22,025 1,638 1,638 Page 8