THE TAMARITANS THEATRE COMPANY
Registered Charity no 117499
Annual Report
For the year ended 31 December 2025
The Tamaritans Theatre Company of Manor Gardens, Stonehouse, Plymouth, is registered with the Charity Commission as a CIO under No 1174999. It was first registered on 5[th] October 2017 and is governed by its constitution of the same date. The assets of the former charity registered under number 274244 were transferred to it on 1[st] January 2018.
Management
The charity is administered by a management committee comprising the following:
Chairman -M Becker
Secretary - Mrs R White
Treasurer - Mr R Howard
Production Chairman - Mr V Sutton
Premises Manager - Mr M Teague
Workshop Coordinator - Mr N Clinton
Marketing and Publicity Coordinator – Mrs S Jones
Non-Executive Member- Mr. N. Preston-Jones
The property at Manor Gardens is vested in the CIO.
Our Purposes
The object of the charity is to educate the public in the dramatic arts, to further the development of public appreciation and taste in the said arts and to further such charitable purpose as the management committee shall determine.
In shaping our objectives for the year and planning our activities, the management committee has considered the Charity Commissioners guidance on public benefit. In setting the level of membership fees, ticket prices and concessions, the management committee has given careful consideration to the accessibility of its activities and performances for those on low income.
Our activities
As a theatre company our core activity is the production of a number of dramatic plays in theatres in the Plymouth area that are open to the public. In 2025 we staged The Girl
on the Train at the Theatre Royal in Plymouth, Bothered and Bewildered and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time at the Watermark in Ivybridge and Hangmen at the Barbican Theatre in Plymouth.
The following notes explain the ways we seek to provide additional public benefit.
Open Auditions. We hold open auditions for our annual productions encouraging participation by non-members.
Website development. The new website was launched in March 2019.
Letting Out Manor Gardens. We make our premises available for hire to organised local groups wanting to use our rehearsal space.
Wardrobe Hire. We make our store of costumes available for hire to the public and local organised groups.
Concessions. We have structured our membership fees to make it easier for people with limited means to join in our activities. Currently we offer the following concessions:-
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A reduced membership fee of £18 (compared to the annual fee of £36) for members under 18 and those suffering from financial hardship.
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A reduced membership fee of £30 is taken if members pay by direct debit. Free attendance for non-members at company functions (e.g. social events, play readings and auditions).
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A scale of reduced charges applies, if a member is joining part way through the year.
Performance
The receipts and payments account for the year ended 31 December 2025 recognised a loss for the year of £5,684 and as a result the charity’s level of cash reserves is now £55,977 as presented in the statement of assets and liabilities.
The Trustees have considered the financial circumstances of this charity and are satisfied with the financial status.
A copy of the independent examiners report on the 2025 accounts is attached.
Mr M Becker
Chairman 20" April 2025
THE TAMARITANS THEATRE COMPANY
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT For the year ending 31st December 2025
| INCOME | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| General Income | ||
| Subscriptions | 2,053 | 1,981 |
| Gift Aid | 1,247 | - |
| Bequest | - | 5,000 |
| CCLA Deposit Interest | 738 | 368 |
| CCLA Dividends | 1,020 | 1,003 |
| Social Events | 102 | 280 |
| Hire of Manor Gardens | 30 | 200 |
| Wardrobe Hire/Sale | 30 | - |
| Sundry | - | 1 |
| Sub Total | 5,220 | 8,833 |
| PRODUCTION INCOME | ||
| Box Ofice Receipts N.B No receipts for Hangmen received in 2025 |
17,096 | 15,310 |
| Programmes, adverts and scripts | 572 | 649 |
| Refreshment sales | - | - |
| DVD Sales | 210 | |
| Sponsorshbip | 600 | 600 |
| Sub Total | 18,478 | 16,559 |
| TOTAL RECEIPTS | 23,698 | 25,392 |
| TOTAL INCOME | 23,698 | 25,392 |
|---|---|---|
| LESS TOTAL EXPENDITURE (from page 2) | 27,572 | 18,465 |
| SURPLUS/LOSS (before change in investments) | (3,874) Loss | 6,927 |
| ADD CHANGE IN VALUE OF INVESTMETS | (1,810)Loss | 944 |
| SURPLUS (LOSS) for the year | (5,684)Loss | 7,871 |
| EXPENDITURE | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Manor Gardens | ||
| Rates and Water | 1,206 | 514 |
| Heat and Light | 1,376 | 927 |
| Insurance | 1,649 | 1,648 |
| Repairs and Renewals | 153 | 155 |
| Fire and Safety | 2,029 | 994 |
| Security Alarm | 1,067 | - |
| Sundry | 423 | 7 |
| Sub Total | 7,903 | 4,245 |
| Production Expenses | ||
| Theatre Hire Fees and staf costs | 11,735 | 8,981 |
| Printing and Publicity | 1,355 | 194 |
| Programmes | 935 | 504 |
| Royalties | 2,066 | 1,567 |
| Wardrobe | 277 | 386 |
| Props | 505 | 24 |
| Scenery | 253 | 431 |
|---|---|---|
| Light and Sound | - | 333 |
| Transport | 1,613 | 740 |
| Stamps | - | - |
| Events Licenses | - | - |
| Videos | 300 | 45 |
| Sundry including bar and refreshment costs |
113 | 22 |
| Sub Total | 19,152 | 13,227 |
| General | ||
| Accountancy | 220 | 200 |
| Stationary and Postage | - | - |
| General Stocks | - | 118 |
| Social Events | - | 200 |
| Website | 37 | 161 |
| Scripts for read throughs | - | - |
| Bank Charges | 40 | 74 |
| Sundry (including NODA membership | 220 | 240 |
| Sub Total | 517 | 993 |
| TOTAL EXPENSES | 27,572 | 18,465 |
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THE TAMARITANS THEATRE COMPANY
RECONCILIATION OF CASH AND BANK BALANCES
For the year ending 31st December 2025
| For the year ending 31 st December 2025 |
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|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| Opening Balance | 61,661 | 53,790 |
| Add Surplus(Loss) in year | 5,684 | 7,871 |
| Closing Balance | 55,977 | 61,661 |
| Represented by:- | ||
| Bank Balances | ||
| HSBC Current A/c | 4,399 | 9,011 |
| COIF Charities Deposit Fund | 18,009 | 17,271 |
| COIF Charities Fixed Interest Fund /Ethical Fund | 33,569 | 35,379 |
| TOTAL | 55,977 | 61,661 |
OTHER PRINCIPAL ASSETS OWNED
- Freehold workshop and rehearsal premises at Manor Gardens (purchased in February 2001 for £35,000) and refurbished in 2002 (cost £114,549)
The committee has elected under S133 of the Charities Act 2011 to prepare the accounts on a receipts and payment basis and confirm that the accounts are in accordance with the legal requirements of that Act.
R G Howard - Hon Treasurer
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