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2024-09-30-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

Period start date: 01.10.2023

Period end date: 30.09.2024

Charity name: INK

Charity registration number:1175770

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 To advance the Arts for the public benefit
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		 To advance the arts and education for the
public benefit by encouraging and supporting
the creation of new short scripts for stage
and radio. This will be achieved by
facilitating collaboration and mentorship
among emerging and established writers of
all ages, with a particular focus on
individuals connected to East Anglia. The
charity is committed to promoting diversity
and inclusion, ensuring opportunities are
accessible to underrepresented and
marginalised voices within the writing and
performing arts communities.
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit		 Para 1.18 To provide affordable local access to new
drama and to promote greater awareness
and appreciation of the performing arts
within East Anglia; to advance the education
of children and young people in drama and
related disciplines; and to support The Cut
Performing Arts Centre in Halesworth,
Suffolk, along with similar venues, in their
efforts to bring high-quality performing arts to
their communities.

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SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making

Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other

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 The INK Festival 2024 was held at The Cut
Arts Centre and surrounding venues in
Halesworth, Suffolk. What began in 2014 with
just 15 original short plays has grown into a
nationally recognised celebration of new
writing. We now produce over 70 new plays
in repertoire, selected from more than 1000
submissions annually.
Originally founded as a platform to support
aspiring playwrights, INK has evolved into a
dynamic hub of artistic expression, buzzing
with live art, new ideas, and creative
collaboration. We provide a seedbed of
talent, jobs, and opportunity for writers,
directors, actors, and technical crew – of all
ages and levels of experience.
Alongside our core programme of short
plays, we’ve expanded our artistic offering to
include film, music, poetry and comedy,
creating a vibrant and diverse cultural
experience. Our festival also features
workshops, readings, industry talks, and
events for children, ensuring engagement
across generations and backgrounds.
Yet despite our growth, we remain deeply
rooted in our founding purpose and place.
Our commitment to Halesworth and the East
Anglian community is at the heart of
everything we do. Beyond the festival, we
work year-round with local schools, adult
writing groups, ,regional universities, and we
collaborate with organisations in health,

social care, the environment and heritage. INK also tours work to other festivals and venues across the UK, expanding the reach of East Anglian talent and reinforcing our role as a leading force in the development of new drama in the UK.

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Achievements against
objectives set
Para 1.41
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set		 Para 1.41
Investment performance
against objectives		 Para 1.41
Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period		 Para 1.21 INK’S Reserve Policy is to target a minimum
freely available cash balance of £10,000
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 After considerable consideration the
Trustees agreed this to be an adequate
reserve
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £24,055.75 is the carried forward funds to
maintain INK activities throughout the year
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22
Details of fund materially in
deficit		 Para 1.24 None
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern		 Para 1.23

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The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)
Para 1.47
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted		 Para 1.46
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity		 Para 1.46
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)		 Para 1.25 Charitable Incorporated Organisation
How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)		 Para 1.25 As above
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 Trustees are elected and are appointed for a
term of 3 years by a resolution passed at a
properly convened meeting of the charity
Trustees (Para 10.1(a) of the INK
constitution).

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Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction and
training of trustees		 Para 1.51
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works		 Para 1.51
Relationship with any related
parties		 Para 1.51
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name INK
Other namethe charity
uses		 INK Festival
Registered charity number 1175770
Charity’s principal address INK Spot, Unit, The Cut Arts Centre
8 New Cut,
HALESWORTH
Suffolk IP19 8SY

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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2
3
4
5
6
7
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10		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not
for whole year		 Name of person (or
body) entitled to
appoint trustee (if
any)
Heather Newill Chair 16.07.24
Julia Sowerbutts Artistic Director
AnthonyMackintosh
Rob Gildon
Ben Elder
Simon Trewin
Kevin Murphy 20.05.24
Vincent Franklin 20.10.24
Paul Schlesinger 11.11.24
Julia Berry 11.11.24

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name n/a

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
n/a

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets
held in this capacity		 n/a
Name and objects of the
charity on whose behalf the
assets are held and how this
falls within the custodian
charity’s objects		 n/a
Details of arrangements for
safe custody and
segregation of such assets
from the charity’s own assets		 n/a

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of
adviser		 Name
Address		 Name
Address
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Other optional information

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Charity Name
INK(Pen to Performance)		 Charity Name
INK(Pen to Performance)		 Charity Name
INK(Pen to Performance)		 No (if any)
1175770		 No (if any)
1175770		 CC16a
For the period
from		 Period start date
01/10/2023		 To Period end date
30/09/2024
Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts Unrestricted
funds
to the nearest £
2,338
-
5,000
5,509
-
50,530
10,450
-


73,827
-
-
-
73,827
14,272
38,500
3,850
18,318
9,913
480
1,613
-
-
86,946
-
-
-
86,946
- 13,119
-
- 1,552
- 14,671		 Restricted
funds
to the nearest £
-
65,050
-
-
-
-
-
-
65,050
-
-
-
65,050
54,384
8,166
-
9,416
-
-
-
1,050
-
73,016
-
-
-
73,016
- 7,966
-
46,693
38,727		 Endowment
funds
to the nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Total funds
to the nearest £
2,338
65,050
5,000
5,509
-
50,530
10,450
-
138,877
-
-
-
138,877
68,656
46,666
3,850
27,734
9,913
480
1,613
1,050
-
159,962
-
-
-
159,962
- 21,085
-
45,141
24,056		 Last year
to the nearest £
Donations 2,338 5,089
Grants - 67,450
Grants- FoyleFoundation 5,000 5,000
FundRaisingEvents 5,509 5,232
Workshops - 240
Ticket Sales 50,530 36,722
Sponsors 10,450 12,300
- -
Sub total(Gross income for
AR)

73,827		 132,033
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
-
- -
Sub total - -
Total receipts
A3 Payments
132,033

Production Costs		 14,272 57,712
Technical Costs 38,500 31,100
Office Costs 3,850 3,826
SUB CONTRACTED STAFF 18,318 22,098
DESIGN 9,913 14,501
Insurance 480 475
WEBSITE 1,613 5,066
Activities for Youth - 2,339
- -
Sub total 86,946 137,117
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
-
-
**Sub total ** - -
Total payments
Net of receipts/(payments)
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end
**Cash funds this year end **
137,117
- 13,119 - 7,966 - - 21,085 - 5,084
- - - - -
- 1,552 46,693 - 45,141 50,225
- 14,671 38,727 - 24,056 45,141

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

29/07/2025

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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Categories
B1 Cash funds
B2 Other monetary assets
B3 Investment assets
B4 Assets retained for the
charity’s own use
B5 Liabilities
Signed by one or two trustees on
behalf of all the trustees		 Details
Barclays
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
Details
Details
Details
Details
Signature		 Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
to nearest £
- 14,671
38,727
-
-
-
- 14,671
38,727
OK
OK
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Fund to which
asset belongs
Cost (optional)
-
-
-
-
-
Fund to which
asset belongs
Cost (optional)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Fund to which
liability relates
Amount due
(optional)
-
-
-
-
-
Print Name		 Endowment
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
OK
Endowment
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
Current value
(optional)
-
-
-
-
-
Current value
(optional)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
When due
(optional)
Date of
approval
29/07/2025
29/07/2025

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

29/07/2025

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Independent examiner's report on the
accounts		 Independent examiner's report on the
accounts		 Independent examiner's report on the
accounts
Section A
Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees
On accounts for the year
ended
Set out on pages
Responsibilities and
basis of report
Independent
examiner's statement
Charity Name
INK (From Pen to Performance)
30/09/2024 Charity no
(if any)		 1175770
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 30/09/2024.
As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the
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.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have
come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that
disclosed below *) 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:
Name:
Relevant professional
qualification(s) or body
(if any):
Address:		 29/07/2025
Peter Hennem
Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
Bowen House, 108 Wangford Road, Reydon, Suffolk, IP18 6NZ

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