Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1 April 2020 Period start date To 31 March 2021 Period end date
Charity name: SHAKESPEARE NORTH PLAYHOUSE TRUST
Charity registration number: 1172498
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To encourage and promote education and performance of the performing arts and the study and performance of Shakespeare’s works in particular by supporting the building of a theatre and college for the same in Prescott Lancashire |
| 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 |
Helping to raise the required capital funding to build the Shakespeare North Playhouse in Prescot, Merseyside. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The charity trustees have regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the Trust. |
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 | Helping to raise the required capital funding to build the Shakespeare North Playhouse in Prescot, Merseyside. |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Total Funds raised and held in SNPT Bank Account at 31 March 2021 : £837,046.42 |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The Trust does not hold formal reserves. All funds raised are held in the Trust’s bank account. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Not applicable |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | The Trust does not hold formal reserves. All funds raised are held in the Trust’s bank account. |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | Not applicable |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | None |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
SHAKESPEARE NORTH PLAYHOUSE TRUST | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION WHOSE ONLY VOTING MEMBERS ARE ITS CHARITY TRUSTEES |
| 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 | The first charity trustees are appointed to 1 April 2023 |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charityname | SHAKESPEARE NORTH PLAYHOUSE TRUST |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | n/a |
| Registered charity number | 1172498 |
| Charity’s principal address | Head of Finance 3rd Floor, Municipal Buildings Knowsley Council Archway Road HUYTON L36 9YZ |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Right Honourable George Howarth MP |
April 2017 to April 2023 | SHAKESPEARE NORTH PLAYHOUSE TRUST |
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| Alison Hastings | April 2017 to April 2023 | SHAKESPEARE NORTH PLAYHOUSE TRUST |
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| Sir Terry Leahy | April 2017 to April 2023 | SHAKESPEARE NORTH PLAYHOUSE TRUST |
Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name NONE
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| NONE | |||
| Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others | |||
| Description of the assets held in this capacity | NONE | ||
| Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects |
NONE | ||
| Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets |
NONE |
Names and addresses of advisers
| Type of adviser |
Name | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Treasurer | Dan Barlow | Head of Finance. Knowsley Borough Council |
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details n/a
Declarations
| Declarations | |
|---|---|
| Signature(s) | |
| Full name(s) | Dan Barlow |
| Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) | Treasurer |
| Date | 22 February2022 |
| Shakespeare North Playhouse Trust | ||
|---|---|---|
| Accounts For Period 1 April 2020 to 31 | March 2021 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Opening Balance at 1 April 2020 | 527,960.00 | |
| Income | ||
| Public Donations | 1,675.41 | |
| Foundations | 325,000.00 | 326,675.41 |
| Expenditure | ||
| Bank Charges | 69.00 | |
| Website Fees | 239.99 | |
| Fundraising Fees | 17,280.00 | 17,588.99 |
| Net Income | 309,086.42 | |
| Balance at 31 March 2021 | 837,046.42 |
Dan Barlow CPFA 22/02/2022
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ Charity Name SHAKESPEARE NORTH PLAYHOUSE TRUST members of On accounts for the year 31 March 2021 Charity no 1172498 ended Set out on pages 3 and 4 (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 31/03/2021.
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 Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy .
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:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
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.
- Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
Signed:[C Cairns] Date: 22/02/2022
Name: Catherine Cairns Relevant professional Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy qualification(s) or body (if any):
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Address:
Knowsley Borough Council Archway Road, Huyton L36 9YZ
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 .
None
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Shakespeare North Playhouse Trust
| Accounts For Period 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021 | Accounts For Period 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Opening Balance at 1 April 2020 | 527,960.00 | |
| Income | ||
| Public Donations | 1,675.41 | |
| Foundations | 325,000.00 | 326,675.41 |
| Expenditure | ||
| Bank Charges | 69.00 | |
| Website Fees | 239.99 | |
| Fundraising Fees | 17,280.00 | 17,588.99 |
| Net Income | 309,086.42 | |
| Balance at 31 March 2021 | 837,046.42 | |
| Dan Barlow CPFA | ||
| 22/02/2022 |
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