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2025-06-30-accounts

TWOCAN THEATRE COMPANY ANNUAL REPORT 3 December 2025

EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW

TwoCan has enjoyed another highly successful year, marked by a wide range of impactful projects, growing participation, and significant progress in the development of our new premises. Our organisation continues to operate through a dedicated team of freelance practitioners and volunteers. Thanks to project-specific funding, we have also been able to introduce a temporary Business Manager role, strengthening our administrative capacity during this period of growth. TwoCan remains confident that it is fulfilling its charitable purpose by delivering inclusive creative services that advance education and widen cultural access. As our work continues to expand, we anticipate reviewing our charitable objectives in the future to ensure they accurately reflect the breadth of our programmes.

ABOUT TWOCAN

TwoCan is a disabled-led creative organisation providing inclusive creative and theatre, training, and arts opportunities for Deaf, disabled, and neurodivergent young people, and emerging artists. We provide:

PUBLIC BENEFIT STATEMENT

TwoCan confirms that they have complied with their duty to have regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit.

TwoCan provides clear public benefit by:

All activities are either free or subsidised to ensure access regardless of financial circumstance.

STAFFING UPDATE

Louise Partridge – Executive Producer

Louise has continued her dual role as Executive Producer—both as a volunteer and freelance practitioner. Supported by specific programme funding, she is currently working five days per week, overseeing day-to-day operations including administration, fundraising, and project delivery. She leads sessions within the Youth Theatre and Journey to Independence sessions and supervises all other TwoCan programmes.

Nickie Miles-Wildin- Artistic Director

Nickie remains Manchester-based and continues her freelance directing practice. She is now able to

be paid for her contributions to the Artistic Residencies and this will continue and increase when the Barnwood’s Centre Stage programme starts in March 2026.

Chyla Young – Safeguarding Lead / practitioner

Chyla plays an essential role across our holiday projects, Youth Theatre, and Journey to Independence programmes. She supports administration—particularly social media and parent liaison—and serves as the company’s Safeguarding Lead, managing all reporting through My Concern. Chyla was instrumental in establishing TwoCan Tiddlers, a play-and-stay session for preschool children that also provides work-experience opportunities for Journey to Independence participants. Due to programme expansion, she now delivers three days per week.

Karen Townsend- General Manager /Support practitioner/ Arts award assessor Previously supporting at Butterfly Garden, Karen has now transferred her assistance to Eastington. She supports Youth Theatre and Journey to Independence and, as of November, has begun a sixmonth contract as Business Manager through the Arts Council-funded ‘Soaring High’ Artistic Residencies programme. She also helps coordinate Monday evening minibus transport and has just completed her Arts Award training allowing her to moderate at Explore and Discover levels.

Sophie Harding- Practitioner

Sophie continues to lead the choir and works one day per week. As a qualified Makaton tutor, she supports accessible communication across our programmes and delivers community-focused sessions both at TwoCan Tiddlers and within the wider area. Sophie also leads a monthly parent choir, which has become an important creative and social support network.

Mandy Johnson - Practitioner

Mandy continues to lead a weekly Youth Theatre group and a Musical Theatre session. She is developing LAMDA training within the organisation.

Jenny Wicks- Practitioner

Jenny continues to lead within 2’s Company, directing sessions for the young people involved. Following her appointment as Theatre Manager at the Everyman Theatre, her availability has reduced to 1.5 hours weekly.

Rachel Fitzpatrick - practitioner

Rachel works 2.5 days per week within Journey to Independence and supports one Youth Theatre session. She also provides one-to-one communication assistance for a participant with increased access requirements and brings Birdy, TwoCan’s therapy dog, two days a week.

Maureen Bennett- Support practitioner

Maureen has stepped back from Butterfly Garden to focus her support at Eastington, where resource needs have increased. She continues to assist one evening each week with Youth Theatre.

Kingsley Salmon- Support practitioner / Theatre Technician

Kingsley is now senior technician at The Parabola Arts Centre but is able to still provide support one day a week within the Journey to Independence team and provides technical support for 2's Company. He is also exploring new software solutions to streamline communication and administration.

Alice Davies- Support practitioner

Alice continues to support evening sessions three nights per week, assisting with 2’s Company, Youth Theatre groups, and choir sessions.

Zoe Partridge - practitioner

Zoe is currently on maternity leave following the birth of her baby in September.

Currently all staff are self-employed and responsible for their own tax /NI. After the period of company development TwoCan will be reviewing moving over to the fixed term contracts matching HMRC’s definition of employment.

OBJECTIVE

To dispel notions of defencelessness and celebrate practices that focus on ability by providing creative experiences that positively challenge assumptions through high-quality artistic work.

PARTNERS AND ASSOCIATES

Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham

TwoCan continues its strong partnership with the Everyman Theatre. Although the Ian McKellen bursary has concluded, the new Head of Education and Community has pledged continued financial support wherever possible. The Everyman has generously provided tickets for relaxed performances, including the pantomime, for Youth Theatre members and their families. One young person is now undertaking work experience with the front-ofhouse team, and discussions continue regarding TwoCan’s involvement in shaping the new Grove Street community arts space.

After more than ten years of partnership, TwoCan concluded its sessions at Butterfly Garden in September. As programme development at Eastington intensified, and following Maureen’s step back from her role there, it became clear that resources were better focused at the new site. Although Butterfly Garden provided income, it was not a profitgenerating programme.

OBJECTIVE

To offer opportunities for young people that engage, inspire, and nurture emerging talents .

YOUTH THEATRE

Our Youth Theatre continues to thrive, offering four weekly groups and engaging more than 40 regular members.

The groups now include:

All sessions run from Eastington.

Achievements this year include:

• First place at the Cheltenham Festival of Performing Arts in the themed group category and Six individual entries in the open classes

• Two fully subscribed week-long holiday programmes (‘Little Big Things’ in April and ‘Ignite’ in August), culminating in live performances

• Two participants achieving distinctions in LAMDA qualifications this year

• Journey to Independence has expanded significantly from one young person attending one day a week (2023) to eleven participants attending three days per week.

A full-company showcase, ‘Everything TwoCan’, at Parabola Arts Centre attended by over 130 audience members

• Expansion of the Musical Theatre group to a year-round programme with 15 regular participants New programmes/development

FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

• TwoCan hosted a successful open day, welcoming the wider community to explore its programmes and facilities.

• Staff and participants completed the year-long Cotswold Way fundraising challenge.

• The organisation delivered its first fashion show.

• The TwoCan Choir performed at the Cheltenham Food and Arts Festival and at the Meningitis Remembrance Concert in Gloucester Cathedral.

• Staff and participants contributed to the Learning Disability Network Exploration Day at the Watershed, Bristol.

• The parent choir, The Durante Choir , launched in September 2025 and now has eight members who perform alongside young people at showcases and community events.

• Journey to Independence participants contributed decorated displays for the Eastington Christmas Tree Festival and supported Baby Loss Awareness Week.

• Staff and participants represented TwoCan at multiple Post-16 transition events.

OBJECTIVE

To use dramatic language to dismantle barriers to the arts and support others in creating accessible environments and practices.

FUNDING

This year has been demanding from a fundraising perspective, particularly as significant time and energy were devoted to applications supporting our building development. Nevertheless, successful awards from the Garfield Weston Foundation, Backstage Trust, and Barnwood Trust have enabled the construction of new fully accessible toilet facilities, due for completion in December.

Barnwood Trust has also agreed to fund ‘Centre Stage’, a three-year programme starting in March 2026 that will:

Arts Council England – Creative Foundation Fund

Our ‘Soaring High’ project continues to strengthen TwoCan’s position as a disabled-led cultural hub and supports our long-term vision of becoming an ACE National Portfolio Organisation. This includes:

Other supporters this year include:

Session prices increased modestly from £7 to £7.50 for evening sessions and from £30 to £35 for day sessions.

OBJECTIVE

To create and tour theatre that can serve as a platform for professional disabled artists.

PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTIONS

While devising and touring activities remain paused, research funded through ACE and Barnwood is supporting the development of TwoCan as an incubation hub for disabled artists. This groundwork will enable new creative collaborations with both professional artists and the 2’s Company cohort in the near future.

OBJECTIVE

To promote equality, inclusion, and engagement by producing creative work that incorporates access solutions for artists, participants, and audiences.

BUILDING DEVELOPMENT

Louise has continued to work closely with DJP Construction, Qudaus Living and Inova to deliver major improvements to the facility, including:

A short film, Constructing Change , documents progress from August 2024 to November 2025. https://vimeo.com/1139453349/cc740020b4?fl=ip&fe=ec

An expression of interest was submitted to Arts Council England for the ‘Restoring Space, Reclaiming Voice’ project. The EOI was accepted and a full submission made in November, with a decision expected in March 2026.

Work has now begun to create a small soundproofed recording studio and technical operations room, with further equipment funding application requests in progress.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

TwoCan has maintained financial stability despite a challenging fundraising climate.

Key points:

• the new General Manager role has allowed for all policies to be reviewed and updated and ensuring the reserves policy aligns with organisational growth and increased building responsibilities.

A full set of accounts accompanies this report.

RISK MANAGEMENT

EP, AD and GM are reviewing the key risks facing the charity. Current priority areas include:

Mitigation actions include strengthened safeguarding processes, financial planning, increased administrative capacity, and development of long-term funding strategies.

LOOKING AHEAD

The coming year will focus on:

TwoCan is entering its most ambitious period yet, with foundations now firmly in place for sustainable long-term impact.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The executive producer wishes to thank: All staff, freelancers, and volunteers

The families and young people who participate in our programmes

Funders including Arts Council England, Barnwood Trust, Garfield Weston Foundation, Backstage Trust, Bailey Thomas Foundation, Everyman Theatre, Access All Areas, Gloucestershire Disability Fund, and Active Impact

APPROVAL

This report was approved by the Board of Trustees on 3[rd] December 2025 Signed on behalf of the Board:

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TWOCAN Inclusive Theatre Company Limited

(A company limited by guarantee)

Company Registration Number: 08951565 (England and Wales)

Report and Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2025

(Unaudited)

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TWOCAN Inclusive Theatre Company Limited

Company Information For the Year Ended 30[th] June 2025

Directors: Rebecca Andrews Garry Wildin Molly Martin Noor Al-Koky Robert Surrey

Registered office: TwoCan Alkerton Eastington Stonehouse GL10 3AA Registered number: 08951565 (England and Wales)

The notes form part of these accounts

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TWOCAN Inclusive Theatre Company Limited

Statement of Financial Activities

Notes
Incoming resources
Incoming resources from
generated funds:
Voluntary income:
Donations and Grants
2
Gift Aid
Other Incoming Resources
Legacy Inceome
Activities for generating funds:
Services Revenue
Venue Rent
Total incoming resources
Resources expended
Costs of generating funds
Costs of generating voluntary
income
3
Property Costs
Governance Costs
Total resources expended
Net income for the year
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward		 Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total Funds
Total Funds
Year to 30
June 2025
Year to 30
June 2025
Year to 30
June 2025
Year to 30
June 2024
£
£
£
£
2,310
103,347
105,657
94,963
140
0
140
0
184,405
0
184,405
0
24,904
0
24,904
17,704
2,815
0
2,815
2,716
214,574
103,347
317,921
115,383
49,535
23,858
73,393
62,551
37,098
17,868
54,966
28,317
2,433
1,172
3,604
2,039
89,066
42,898
131,964
92,907
125,508
60,449
185,957
22,477
44,521
0
44,521
22,044
170,029
60,449
230,478
44,521

The notes form part of these accounts

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TWOCAN Inclusive Theatre Company Limited

Balance Sheet As at 30[th] June 2025

30th June 2025 30th June 2025 30th June 2025 30th June 2024 30th June 2024
Notes £ £ £ £
Fixed Assets 4 195,039 -
Current Assets
Debtors - -
Cash at bank 35,439 44,521
35,439 44,521
Creditors
Amounts falling due in one year - -
35,439 44,521
Net Current Assets
Total Assets less Current
Liabilities 230,478 44,521
Reserves
Opening Reserve 44,521 22,044
Income and expenditure account 5 185,957 22,477
Total Reserves 230,478 44,521

For the year ended 30[th] June 2025 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies’ regime and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective 2008).

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors on 003/12/ 2025.

Signed on behalf of the Board by:

Name: Rebecca Andrews Status: Director

The notes form part of these accounts

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TWOCAN Inclusive Theatre Company Limited

Notes forming part of the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2025

1. Accounting policies

Basis of measurement and preparation of accounts

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective April 2008).

Turnover policy

Turnover represents net invoiced sales of services, excluding value added tax.

Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life:

Land and Buildings - 10% on cost Plant & Machinery - 20% on cost Fixtures & Fittings - 25% on cost

2. Donations and Grants

Ace Lottery Trust
Active Impact
Postcode Local Trust
Barnwood Trust
Gloucestershire Council
Everyman Theatre
Yapp Charitable Trust
Charities Trust
The Midcounties Community
Asda Foundation
Backstage Trust
Job Ladder Limited
The Clothworkers
The Foyle Foundation
Donations		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Year to 30
June 2025
Year to 30
June 2025
Year to 30
June 2025
Year to 30
June 2024
£
£
£
£
0
3,890
3,890
35,010
0
10,517
10,517
12,347
0
0
0
11,700
0
0
0
10,000
0
0
0
4,000
0
3,240
3,240
3,240
0
0
0
1,000
0
0
0
1,000
0
0
0
500
0
25,000
25,000
0
0
15,000
15,000
0
0
10,000
10,000
0
0
30,700
30,700
0
0
5,000
5,000
0
2,310
0
2,310
16,166
2,310
103,347
105,657
94,963

The notes form part of these accounts

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3. Total Resources Expended

Basis of
allocation		 Performance Governance Other Year to 30
June 2025		 Year to 30
June 2024
Costs directly allocated £ £ £ £ £
to activities
Staff Costs Direct 72,247 0 0 72,247 55,263
Training Direct 0 0 0 0 0
Venue Hire Direct 0 0 0 0 0
72,247 0 0 72,247 55,263
Support costs allocated
to activities
Marketing Direct 0 1,147 0 1,147 7,288
Insurance Direct 0 1,626 0 1,626 0
Administration costs Direct 0 1,978 0 1,978 2,039
0 4,751 0 4,751 9,327
Other Costs
Property costs Direct 0 0 54,966 54,966 28,317
72,247 4,751 54,966 131,964 92,907

The notes form part of these accounts

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4. Fixed Assets

Cost
At 30th June 2024
Additions
At 30th June 2025
Depreciation
At 30th June 2024
Charge for period
At 30th June 2025
Net book value
At 30th June 2025
At 30th June 2024		 Land and
Buildings
Fixtures &
Fittings
Plant and
Machinery
Total
£
£
£
£
0
0
0
0
53,923
0
183,135
237,058
53,923
0
183,135
237,058
0
0
0
0
5,392
0
36,627
42,019
5,392
0
36,627
42,019
48,531
0
146,508
195,039
0
0
0
0

Note – on 13 August 2024, TwoCan Inclusive Theatre Company signed a peppercorn lease agreement to occupy and develop TwoCan Alkerton. Twocan Inclusive Theatre Company retain responsibility for the maintenance of the property.

The notes form part of these accounts

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5. Income & Expenditure Account

Income
Services Revenue
Grants
Donations
Venue rent
Gift Aid
Legacy Income
Total Income
Expenditure
Practitioner Fees
Marketing
Professional Fees
Maintenance
Depreciation
Utilities
Insurance
Administration
Total Expenditure
Balance		 Year to
30/06/2025
24,904
103,347
2,310
2,815
140
184,405
317,921
72,247
1,147
7,219
5,444
42,019
284
1,626
1,978
131,964
185,957		 Year to
30/06/2024
17,704
78,797
16,166
2,716
0
0
115,383
55,263
7,288
17,968
6,867
0
3,482
0
2,039
92,907
22,477

The notes form part of these accounts

Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Charity Name TWOCAN Inclusive Theatre Company Limited

Report to the trustees Charity Name TWOCAN Inclusive Theatre Company Limited On accounts for the year 30[th] June 2025 Charity no 1171196 ended (if any) Set out on pages 1 to 2 (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 30/06/2025. Responsibilities and As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the basis of report accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).

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

Independent The charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 and I am qualified to examiner's statement undertake the examination by being a qualified member of the Institute of Financial Accountants .

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives 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 accounts to be reached.

Signed:

Date: 26[th] March 2026 ~~oe~~

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IER

Name: Anthony Smith

Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any):

AFA

Address: 2 Tylea Close, The Reddings, Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 6RB

Section B Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).

Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .

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