Charity number.. 5131831 Company number.. 10113036 (England and Wales) Bacup Royal Court Theatre Group Ltd Report of the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Statements For the year ended 31 December 2024
Bacup Royal Court Theatre Group Ltd Contents Page For the year ended 31 December 2024 Report of the Trustees 1to3 Indep8nd8nt ExamineVs Report lo the Trustees statetnent of Financial A¢tivities Slatament of Financial Position Notes to the Financial Ststements 7t012 Detalled Slatem*nt of Financial Activities 13
Bacup Royal Court Theatre Group Ltd Report of the Trustees For the year ended 31 December 2024 The Truste&s, who are also dir8Ctors for the purpo885 of company law, have pleasur8 in psentIng their repori and the rinancial stat8ments for tha charitable ¢ompany for the year 8nded 31 December 2024. Thè Trustee5 have adopted the pmvisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charilie5.' Slalement of Re¢omm8nded Pra¢tl¢8 applicable to tharilies preparing their accounts in aceordance with lh8 Finanoal Repong Standard applic8ble in the UK and the Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 leffeclive 1 January 20151. OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Objectives and alm8 Th8 objects of the Charity are to educate, inform the public in the dramatic and operatic arts and lo further the development of public apprerialion and taste in said arts. To promote the youth within the general community in the produ¢lion of dramati¢, operalie and mu5i¢al arts. To provide an inclusive faGilily for th8 public to be part of a community 9ioup and b& able lo use and develop various skills. To piovide aid for the public b8n8fil urban andlor rural regeneration in areas of social and economie d8privation and in particular iri the OL13 area I the area of b8nefil I by the following rneans". To raise fvnds and invite and receiv8 contributions from any person or persons whatsoever by way of 5ubscrlpts"on. donation and othemise. To donate such funds lo other ¢h8ritable body as surplus profits allow as th8 Trustees may daeide To do all such things as shall further the obje¢ls of th8 ch8rity including but not e%Glusivaly'. The advaneernent of education, training or retrairiing, particularly amongst th8 young the unarnployed people, those who may be social disenfranchis8d and those with special needs. By providing un8rnployed people wilh work experience in the world. By providing an escape from poverty 11. The maintenane8 and preservation of an historical bui1din9 which is a eomrnunily asset for the peop18 of Ros5endale and th8 only facility of it8 kind in the locality. Thereby increasing and Improving the provision of public aménitl8s by making th8 building availablé for other community and Charitable events The trustees have considered the Charity Commision's guidan¢8 on public benefit. including the guidance 'public benefit.. running a d)arity IP821'. 1 of 13
Bacup Royal Court Theatre Group Ltd Report of the Trustees Continued For the year ended 31 December 2024 ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Significant activities PrinpaI Adivites During 2024 The usual start lo the year with our pantomirne DiGk Whittington which 83 8lay$ brought in a massive revenue for the th&atre. The youth section Bytes has continued to be stable, bul unfortunat81y the Bests Group had to close due to ill health of the le8der and we were unable to find a replacem8nl.However a new 9roup on 8 Saturday 2ft8moon has been formed AATS which is for a 13 to 18 year group which also ¢ov8rs work on the techniral side. Bytes did 8 show Tieasur8 Island. We carried out 2 Adult shows Ihls year a very succ885 mU51¢al 'Th8 Adarnms Farn11 arid our play this y8ar was 'Open all Hours, both of which w8re well CeIved with the Adamms fatnlly breaking our box offic8 record for a musical. Our professlonal shows In 2024 have been-. Abba Reunion Flash Queen Trlbute Forbidden Nights Navi King of pop Maellive Physic Sally Rio Gold Roy Orbison and Travelling Wilburies Tribute Sean Ruane with Rossendale hAal8 Voice Choir Showaddywaddy StackslÈads Brass Band The Drifters The Jers8yS The Upbeat Beatles We also had thaatre Hire from Xrays and Fusion Dan Company. We hava had a few acts cancel due to poorticket sales, but these do se&m to be picking up slightly as the year prograssed. As usual we are looking to not spend unne$sariLY only on essential it8ms. We continue to provide a range of volunteering opportunities in a wid8 range of ar88s for the local community and are aclively looking to increaso our numbers. FINANCIAL REVIEW Going ¢once The trustees considerthat there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as 8 going cnnc8m. STRUCTURE. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governlng document The society is gov8rned by ru188 adopted on the 9th January 2018 and a5 arnended on the 6th Novernber 2017 Pay policy for senioy staff BaGUP Royal Court Theato Limited is a lStered chaiily wth no paid staff. All work 81 all levels is done by volunteers for no reward 01 payment of any kind. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION 8acup Royal Court Theatre Group Ltd 5131831 Name of Charity Charlty registratlon number Company reglstratlon number Prlnclpal addres8 10113036 Baeup Roy31 Court The8tre Rochdale Road 2of13
Bacup Rayal Court Theatre Group Ltd Report of the Trustees Continued For the year ended 31 December 2024 Bacup Lanca5hire OL13 9NR Trustees The trustees and offir$ s8rving during ihe year and since the year end ware as follows.. Regina Arkwright IAppoSntad.. 08 April 20161 Nicholas William Daye IAppointed.. 08 April 20161 Guy Douglas Glbbs IAppoint8d.. 08 April 20161 Robert John Hames IAppoiDted.. 08 April 20161 Gary Haworth IAppointed.' 03 January 20191 (Resigned.. 31 OGtob8r 20241 J8ni¢s Pu151ow (Appointed.. 08 April 2016) Sl8phen Michael Woods IAppolnt8d.. 03 January 20191 (Resigned. 31 October 20241 Paul Ashworth Colin Cropper James Jeremiah Goulding Gill Pearson Indepèndont examiners Accountancy & Business Solution5 Briarfield ros5 Stone Road Todmorden Lan¢a$hir8 OL14 8RA Approv8d by the Board of Trustees and signed on its b8half by 15 April 2025 Colin Cropper 3of13
Bacup Royal Court Theatre Group Ltd Independent Exarniners Report to the Trustees For the year ended 31 December 2024 I report io the trust88s on tny examination of the accounts of the charitabl8 company for the year ended 31 Dae8mber 2024. Responslbilitie5 and basis ol report As the charity Trustees, who are a1$0 director5 for the purws88 of company law, are responslbl8 for the preparation of the accounts In accordance with the requirem8nts of the Companies Act 20061'th8 2006 Act'l. Having satlsfied mysaw that the aCUnIS of the Company are not r8quired to b8 audited under Part 16 of th8 2006 Act and ar8 eligible for ind8pendenl éxamination. I report In respect of my exatnination of your charity's accounts carried out under S8ciion 145 of the Charitles Act 2011 I'lhe 2011 A¢l'l. In carrying out my exarninatlon I have followed the Directions given by the Charlly Commission under section 14515llbl of the 2011 AGt. Independent •xaminers 8tatemeTrl I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have ¢om8 to my attantion in conn8Ction wtt) th8 examination giving me Cause to believe Ihal in any material respect.. 1. accounting records w8re not kept in respe¢t of th8 Cornpany as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act,. or 2. th8 accounts do not accord with those re¢ords', or 3. th8 8ccounls do not comply with the requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requ1ment that the accounts give a'lrue and fair view, which is not a tnatter considered as part of an independent 8xamination', or 4. the a¢count8 have not be6n prepared in accordanc8 With the methods and principles ol th8 Staternenl of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable lo th8rities preparing their a¢¢ounts in accordance with the Finan¢ial R8POrting Standard appli¢able in ihe UK and Republic of IreSand IFRS 1021. I have no con¢ems and have com8 across no other matters in connection with the axamination to which attention should b8 drawn in this report in order to 8nable a proper understanding of the 8ccounts to b8 reached. A¢counlanGy & Business Solutions Briarfield Cross Stone Road Todmorden Lancashire OL14 8RA 15 April 2025 4of13
Bacup Royal Court Theatre Group Ltd statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account) For the year ended 31 December 2024 Note5 Unrestricted funds 2023 Income and endowments from.. Donations and18gacies Charitable activities Olh8r Ir8ding activltes Other income 10.006 16,668 203 161.877 2,535 146,361 4,570 167,802 Total 174,423 Expenditure on.. Raising funds Chariiable activities 1154,8221 16001 1155,4221 1160,4581 16001 1161.0561 718 Total Net in£ome Reconclliation of funds Total funds brought forward Totsl funds carried fOard 19,001 6.746 198,643 217,644 191,897 198,643 5of13
Registered Number., 10113036 Bacup Royal Court Theatre Group Ltd statement of Financial Position As al 31 December 2024 Not8$ 2024 2023 Flxed a880ts Tangible assets 14 101.325 101,325 106,555 106,555 Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 15 26 1,274 92,932 94,206 118,872 118.898 12,5791 CdItOrs.. amounts falling due wlthln one year 16 Net Gurrent assets 116,319 217,644 92.088 198,643 Totsl assets less current liabilitiÈs N8t assets 217,644 198.643 The funds of the ¢harity Unrestricted incorne funds 17 217,644 198,643 198.643 Total funds 217,644 For the year end8d 31 De¢ember 2024the company was anliued to examption from audit under s8Ction 477of the Cotnpanies Act 2006 relating to small companies. The members have not required the company to obtain an audlt of its accounts for the year in question In accordance with section 476, The trustees acknowledge Ih8ir responsibiSi118s for complying with the requir8ment5 of tha Act with resp8Ct to a¢¢ounling records and the preparation of a¢counts. These accounts have be8n prepared in accordanc8 with the provisions applicable to companies subj8cI to the small companies, regime. The finanaL ststemants were approv8d and authorised for issue by the Board and sign&d on its behaw by.. Robert John Hames Truste8 15 April 2025 6of13
Bacup Royal Court Theatre Group Ltd Notes lo the Financial Slalernenls For the year ended 31 December 2024 1. Accounting Ptslicle8 Basls of accounting The finanal staternents hav8 been preparad underthe historical cost convention, except for investments which are Included at market value and the revaluation of certain flxad assets and In accordance wllh th8 Charities SORP IFRS 1021'Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recotnmended PractiGe applicable to Gharities preparlng their accounts in a¢¢ordance wilh the Financial Reportlng Standard applicable in the UK and Republ1¢ of Ir81and IFRS 1021 leffective 1 January 20151,. Flnancial Reportlng Standard 102 the Financial Reportsng Standard applicable In the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021, and the Companies Act 2006. Baeup Royal Court Th8atr& Group Ltd meet5 the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and Iiabi1ili8S are initially re¢oonis8d at historical cst or transadion value unless olh8rwise slatÈd in the relevant accounting policy notelsl. Going concern The trust88s consider that there are no m8t8rial uncertainties about the charity'5 abllfty to continue as a goin9 con¢em. Funds Unreslri¢ted incom8 funds are gèn8r81 fvnds that 8r8 available for use at the trust88s' discretlon in furtherance of the obje¢lives of th8 charity. Tangible flxad assets Tangible fixéd ass8ts, other than fr88hold land, ar8 Staled at cost or valuation1ess d8preciatlon and any prowsion for impaiment. Depreciation provided al rates calculated to vrrite off the cost or valuation of fixed assets, less their estimat8d residual value, over their expect8d useful lives on the folLowng ba818'. Equipment Fixtures & Fittlngs 15% R8ducing balance 15Oh Redudng balance 2. Income from doThatlons and legacles 2024 2023 Unrestricted funds Donations recelv8d 2,992 7.398 3,500 5,770 Grants r8ceived Subscriptions rac8ived 7,014 10.006 16,668 3. Income from charitable activltles 2024 2023 UnrestrtctÈd funds Activity 2 Fund Raising 203 70113
Bacup Royal Court Theatre Group Ltd Notes to the Financial Statements Continued For the year ended 31 December 2024 4. Income aarned frorn othèr activities 2024 2023 Unresiricted funds Ti¢kel And Programrne Sales 8ar And Coff88 129,734 31,330 813 115,408 29.046 1.907 Rafnes 161,877 146.361 5. Other Incom8 2024 2023 Unrestricted funds The8tre Hlre 2,328 207 3.440 1,130 Miscellaneous Income 2,535 4,570 6. Expendlture on other tradlng activities 2024 2023 Unrestrlcted funds Ticket And Programma S8185 Bar And Coffee 79.508 15,491 86,908 12,905 47 Raffles SupFK)rt costs 59.823 60,596 154,822 160,456 7. Costs of charitsble activltles by fund type 2024 2023 Unrestrictgd fvnds Support costs 600 600 8. Costs of charitable activities by actlvity type 2024 2023 Activity 1 600 8of13
Bacup Royal Court Theatre Group Ltd Notes to the Financial Statements Continued For the year ended 31 December 2024 9. Analysis of support costs 2024 2023 Govemanee c051s 60,423 61.196 10. Net Incomellexpenditurel for the year Thi8 IS 8tat8d after charglngll¢ditingl'. 2024 2023 Depreciation ol owned fixed assets Accountancy fees 10.936 600 600 11. Staff costs and emoluments 2024 2023 Staff 13. Comparatlve for the Statement of Flnanclal Activitios The Gomparativa y8ar values on the Statement of Flnancial Activites are for unstricted fund8. 90113
Bacup Royal Court Theatre Group Ltd Notes to the Financial Statements Continued For the year ended 31 December 2024 14. Tangible fixed assots Buildings FlxturÈs & Flttings Computer Equlpment C05t or valuatlon Total Al 01 January 2024 Additions 35,400 74,536 1,009 75,545 54,587 164,523 4.698 59,285 5,707 170,230 At 31 D8C8mber 2024 35,400 Depreciatson At 01 January 2024 39,783 18,18S 57,988 Charg8 for y8ar Al 31 December 2024 5,342 45,125 5,595 23,780 10,937 68,905 Net book values At 31 December 2024 35,400 30,420 35,505 101,325 At 31 December 2023 35,400 34,753 36,402 106,555 15. DÈbtors 2024 2023 Arnounts due thIn one year: Trade debtors Other debtors 17 1,274 26 1.274 16. Credltors.. amounts falling due within one year 2024 2023 Trad8 creditors 1,770 209 1,228 290 Other creditors Accruals and deferred income 600 800 2.579 2,118 10of 13
Bacup Royal Court Theatre Group Ltd Notes lo the Financial Statements Continued For the year ended 31 December 2024 17. MovÈmÈnt in funds Unrestrictod Funds Balance at 0110112024 Incoming resources Outgoing resources Balance at 3111212024 General General 198,643 174,423 1155,4221 217,644 19B,643 174,423 1155,4221 217,644 Unrestricted Funds- PrÈvloL]s year Balance at 110112023 Incoming resources Outgolng resources Balanc? at 3111212023 Goneral General 191,897 167,802 1161,0561 198,643 191,897 167.802 1161,0561 198,643 Purpose of unrestrlctsd Funds G8neral To provide income lo meet the objactives of th8 charity. 18. Analysis of net asset5 between funds Tangible fixed assets Nèt cUrt assèts I N•t Assets Unrestdcted funds Gener81 General 101,325 116,319 217,644 101.325 116,319 217,644 11 of 13
Bacup Royal Court Theatre Group Ltd Notes lo the Financial Statements Continued For the year ended 31 December 2024 Previous year Tangible fixed assets Net curf*nt as89ts N8t Assots Unrestricted funds Genernl General 106,555 92,088 198,643 106,555 92,088 198,643 12of13
Bacup Royal Court Theatre Group Ltd Detailed Slalemenl of Financial Activities For the year ended 31 December 2024 2024 2023 INCOME AND ENDOWMENT Donations and legacies Donations Grants r8C8ivable Subscriptions 2.992 7,398 3,500 5,770 7,014 10,006 16,668 Charltable actlvltle$ Fund Raising IActivity 21 203 203 othertrading actlvitles Ticket And Programme Sales Income from Sar And Coffee Income from Raffles 129,734 31,330 813 115,408 29,046 1.907 161,877 146,361 Other Income Theatre Hire Mlscellaneous Incorne 2,328 207 3,440 1,130 2,535 4,570 Total Incomlng resources 174,423 167,802 EXPENDITURE Oth8r tradlng actlvltle8 Ti¢ket And Piogramtne Sales Cost of Bar And Coffee Cost of Raffles 179,5081 115,4911 186.9081 112,9051 1471 194.9991 199,8801 SUPPORT COSTS Governance Gosts Gov8rnanc8 Costs Governanc8 costs IAclivity 11 159.8231 16001 180.5961 16001 160,4231 161,1961 Total resource5 expended 1155,4221 1161,0561 Nat Income 19,001 6.746 13of13 This page does not form part of the statutory financial stalemant8