Co Reg No.. 10024463 Charity Red No.. 1176668 THEATRE UNCUT PRODUCTIONS REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Company No: 10024463 IEngland & Wales) Charity No.. 1176668
Co Reg No.. 10024463 Charity Red No.. 1176668 THEATRE UNCUT PRODvcfioNS CONTENTS Page Report of the Board Independent Examiners Report io Stalement of Financial Activities li Balance Sheet 12 Statement of Cashflow5 13 Notes forming part of the financial Statements 14-16
Co Reg No.. 10024463 Charity Red No.. 1176668 THEATRE UNCUT PRODUCTIONS DIRECTORS, AND TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE PERIOD 31 MARCH 1025 The trustees are pleased to present their annyal directors, report together with the financial statements of the charity for the period 01 April 2024 - 31 March 2025 which are also prepared to meet ihe requirement5 for directors, report and accounts for Companies Act purposes. The financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Companie5 Ad 2006, the Articles of Association and Accounting and Reporting by Charilie5.' 51atement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and RepLsblic of Ireland IFRS 1021 effective I january 2019. Aim and Objectives The Charitvs objectives are to advance the arts for the public benefit through htÉh quality theatrical productions and participatory programmes which explore social issues to facilitate public discussion and nurtvring creative voices from a wide range of backgro*Jnds. Publ1¢ Benefit ststement The charity trustees have complied with their duty to have due regaid to the guidance on public benefit published by the Charily Commission in exercising their powers and duties. Achlevements and Perfomian¢e About Theatre Uncut Productions Theatre Uncut creates bold, progressive, uncompromising political theatre. The company strive to attract audiences and participants who want to be challenged and actively seek to engage in the world around them. The company collaborates with the world's leading playwrights and extraordinary new voices to create trailblazing work that examines the world we live in today. So far they have commissioned over 57 playwrights from 14 countries to create politically responsive work for anyone to perform anywhere. Theatre Uncijt play5 have been performed by participants in community centres. schools. libraries. on the streets, on buses, in town halls a5 well as major stage5 in 32 countries across 4 continents. Theatre Uncut have produced their own work at the Royal Court, Youn8 Vic, Soho Theatre, Traverse Theatre, Bristol Old Vic, the Southwark Playhouse. Paines PIou8h's Roundabout, Southwark Playhouse and have toured across the UK. They have created work in collaboration wtth DOT Tiyatro in Istanbul. Turkey and Teater GROB in Copenhagen Denmark and performed on Theater Row in New York City. The company's work has been nominated for an Olivier Award and the Amnesty International'5 Freedom of Expression Award. It has won two Fringe First Awards, the Lustrum Award. the Herald Angel Award, the Spirit of the Fringe Award.
Co Reg No.. 10024463 Charity Red No.. 1176668 THEATRE UNCUT PRODLiclloNS DIREcfoRS' AND TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE PERIOD 31 MARCH 2025 The Theatre Uncut Political Playwrrting Award was created in 2019 to discover the playwrights of the future, in partnership with the Young Vic England, Traverse Theatre Scotland, Sherman Theatre Wales and Lyric Theatre Northern Ireland in partnership with Nick Hern Book5 and Independent Talent. The winning plays have been co- produced with and premieied at the Royal Court alld the YounE Vic. Shortlisted plays have been co-produced by Sherman Theatre and Grace Dickson Production5 and performed at the Soho Theatre. Paines Plough's Roundabout, the Bristol Old Vic and the Belgrade Coventry. Theatre Uncut wa5 founded by Hannah Price in 2011. Emma Callander joined as Co-Artistic Director in 2012 and became sole Artistic Director in 2021. Theatre Uncut dellvered the following activity between March 2024- 2025. The financial year 2024-2025 was an excitin8 period for the company, marked by a critically acclaimed premiere, the creation of a nationwide engagement programme created in collaboration with venue partners and youth mental health charities, the development of the board of trustees. and confirmation of core funding to support the roles of the general manager and the artistic director. Playfight by Julla Grogan- Production Theatre Uncut co-produced the shortlisted political play'PlayFight' by Julia Grogan with Grace Dickson Prodvction. The play premiered at the Edinburgh Festival (Paines Plough's Roundabout) to an overwhelming pre55 response. Theatre Uncut is dedicated to supporting emerging playwrights from underrepresented communittes so producing this new play by a female from the Midland5 directly 5UPPOrts OUT company mission. "stunningly accomplished" The Ob5erver- 5 stars "marvellous jewel of a play" The Times- 4 stars "each element is so assured" the Guardian- 4 Stars With the support of an Arts Council England project grant, a collection of generous philanthropic supporters and the support of the Bristol Old Vic we were ihen able to take the play on a national tour ending in a run at the Soho Theatre in April. The total audience figures for PlayFight in 24125 were.. Edinburgh Festival run.. Paines Plough's Roundabout.. 2360 National tour.. Bristol Old Vic, Belgrade Coventry, Soho Theatre London 5374 Playnght Engagement Programme Exploring the play'5 themes of consent and control within adolescent rel3tionship5 we secured funding from the Arts Council England to develop an engagement programme suitable for schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. To develop this programme, we collaborated with Kindling Interventions to create le$50n plans and workshops. We engaged with te8chers, facilitators, and youth workers to inform the pro@famme's de5trgn, and worked with group of young people to re5ear¢h and develop the content and tools. Additionally, we produced a high-quality film recording of the production for use in future workshops.
Co Reg No.. ICM)24463 Charity Red No.. 1176668 THEATrE UNCUT PRODU10N5 DIRECTORS, AND TRUSTEES. REPORT FOR THE PERIOD 31 MARCH 2025 The Political Playwritin8 Workshops at the Bristol Old Vic, Belgrade Coventry, Soho Theatre, and online attracted participants from a diverse range of ages, ethnicities, geDdeTS, and backgrounds from the UK, USA, Turkey. and the Netherlands. 'It was such a valuable and inspiring session an incredible opportunity to explore new writing techniques, discuss the themes of Playfight, and gain insights into the industry. Julia was fantastic, and the workshop created such a supportive and thought-provoking space," B Tistol Old Vic Playwriting Participant. We ran six workshops acros5 Bristol. Coventry, and London, reaching over 100 young people aged 16 to 24. These resoLtrces are designed to be utilised in schools, colleges, and universities to explore the theme5 of Playfight in the future. Board & business development Two new board members were identified with skills that will forward the mission of the company= Debbie Hannan and Amy Davies Dolamore The company completed a 5 year Business Plan in collaboration with the Trustees that will run from 2025- 2030. Other projects In playwrightin8 development. Ned Bennet started work with emerging writer Jordon Grant to develop the play Great Northern Diver5 that was shortlisted for the TUPP Award. Financial Review The company'5 lurnover in 2024-25 was £26,282.94. The income from the PlayFi8ht production was run through Glace Dickson Productions so the productions income is not included here. Funding secured was £37,93S.69. Company unrestricted reserves intreased from £3,572.001231241 to £ 14,404. The charity held £29,358 in reserves1£14,404 unre5tricledl at the balance sheet date.
Co Reg No.. 10024463 Charity Red No.. 1176668 THEATRE UNCUT PRODucrioNs DIREoR5. ANO TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE PERIOD 31 MARCH 2025 Strurture and Governance Governing Document The organtsation 15 a charity company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 24 February 2016 and registered as a charity on 15 January 2018. The company was established under Articles of Association which established the objective5 and powers of the charitable company and is governed by its Articles of Association. In the event of ihe company belng wound up members are required to contribute an amount not exceeding £10. Appointment Df Trustees The directors of the company are also charity trustees for the purposes of charity law. Under the requirement5 of the Articles of Association. Trustees shall be appointed by resolution of the Trustees. Every Trustee Wbll hold office until they vacate office in accordance with the Articles of Association. All members of the Board @tve their time voluntarily and received no benefits from the charity. Legal and Admlnlstrative Information Charity Registration Numbei.. 1176668 Company Registration Number.. 10024463 Registered Office and Operational Addiess.. l Knowle Giound West Compton Shepton Mallet BA4 4PD Dlrertors and Trustee5 JP Kennedy S WoodTOW V Grace Ire5igned 12 Feb 20151 PW Findlay D Hannan A Davies DolamoTe S Cottle R Beelaerts P Sitpura
Co Re8 No.. 10024463 Charity Red No.. 1176668 THEATRE UNCUT PRODUCTIONS DIRECTORS, AND TRUSTEÉS, RÈPORT FOR THE PERIOD 31 MARCH 2025 Independent Examlners Downside Accounting Services 28 Beech Avenue Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 5XW Bankers Tiiodos Bank UK Ltd Deanery road Bristol BSI 5SA
Co Re8 No.. 10024463 Charity Red No.. 1176668 THEATRE UNCUT pRODu10N5 OIREcfoRS' AND TRusfEES' REPORT FOR THE PERIOD 31 MARCH 2025 Statement as to dls¢losure of information to Independent Examiners At the time of approving our tfU5tee5' annual report.. There is no relevant information, being infofmation needed by the examiner in connection with preparing their report and,. The trustees, having made enquiries of fellow diiectors and the examiners ihat they ought to have individually taken, have each iaken all steps that he is obliged to take as a directoi in order to make ihemselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the examiner is aware of that informaiion. Trustees, Responsibility Statement The charity trustees are responsible for preparing a trustees, annual report and financial statements in actordance with applicable accounting law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards Iunited Xingdom Generally Accepted Accouniin8 Practice). The law applicable to charities in England Wale5 require5 the chaflty tru5tee5 to prepare financial statements for each year which give a true and fair view of the state of affair5 of the charity and of the incominE resources and application of resources, of the charity for that period. In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are required to.. Use sultable accounting polieie5 and then applied them consistently,. Observe Ihe methods and principles in the applicable Charities SORP; Make jLtrdgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent,. State whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explanations in the financial statements,. and Prepare ihe financial statements on the going concern basis. The Trustees have fesponsibility for maintaining proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at anytime the financial position of the charity and enable it to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They also have responsibility for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps to prevent and detect fraud and other iriegularbties. Membets of the Board Members of the Board, who are directors for the purpose of company law and trustees for the purpose of charity law. who served during the year are set out on page 5. In accordance with company law, as the company's directors, we certify that.. So far as we are aware, there is no relevant accounts information of which the companw examiners are unaware, and As directors of the company we have taken all the steps that we ought to have taken in Order to make ourselves aware of any relevant accounts information and to establish that the charity'5 examiners are aware of that information.
Co Reg No.. 10024463 Charity Red No.. 1176668 THEATRE UNCUT pRODu10N5 DIRECTORS. AND TRUSTEES. REPORT FOR THE PERIOD 31 MARCH Z025 Independent Examiners Downside Accounting Services have been appointed as the charitvs Examiners during the year and have expressed their willingness to continue in that capacity. Approved This report has been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Pfactice.. Accounting and Reporting by Charities (issued in March 20051 and in accordance with the special provision5 of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006. This report was approved by the Board of Directors and Trustees on Director and Trusiee Name.. Amy Davies Dolamore
Co Reg No.. 10024463 Charity Red No.. 1176668 THEATRE UNCUT PRODUCTIONS INOEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEE5 OF THEATRE UNCUT pRODu10N5 I report on the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2025. which are set out on pages 10 to IS. Respective responslbllltles of trustees and examiner5 The trustees Iwho are also the directors of the company for the purposes of cornpany18wl are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under the section 144121 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. Having satisfied myself that the charity is 0t subject to audit under the company law and is eligible lor independent examination. it is my responsibility to.. Examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2-11 Act,. Follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Cornmission under section 14515llbl of the 2001 Act.. and State whether panicular matters have come to my attention. Ba515 of independent examlners. report My exarnination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given b the Charity Commission. An examination include5 3 review ol the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It a150 includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matter5. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and, consequently. no opinion is 8iven as to whether the accounts present a true and fair view and the report is limited to those mètter5 Set out in the statement below. Independent examinerfs ststement In connertion with my examination, no matter has corne to my attention.. l. Which give me reasonable cause io believe that, in any material respect, the requiremenis.. To keep accounting records in aicordance with s386 01 the Companies Act 2001,. and To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records ènd to comply with the accountin8 requirements of section 396 01 the Companies Act 2006 and wit the methods and principle5 01 the Statement of Recommended Practice". Accountlng and Reporting by Charrties Have not been rnet.. Of 2. To which. in rny opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Gemma Pearce Downside Accountin8 Services 28 8eech Avenue Shepton Mallet Sorner5et Date.. 04 December 2025 BA4 5XW 10
Cg Reg No.. 10024463 Charity Red No.. 1176668 THEATRE UNCUT PRoDu10N$ STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcrivrriES FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Summory Income and ExpendAt(JreAccounts Notes Réstrided Unrestricted 2025 2024 INCOMING RESOURCE5 Incomefrom Choritoble Activities Donotions 25,609 1.000 11,000 250 36.609 1,250 77 10,077 Interest Receivoble 77 Total Income 26,609 11,327 37,936 10.077 RESOURCES EXPENDED Charitable Expenses 25,085 898 25,983 1,755 Fundraising C051s 3(X) 300 1,500 Total Resources Experided 25,085 1,198 26,283 3,255 Net Incomln8llOutgoinBI Re50urtès for the year 1.524 10,129 11,653 6.822 Transfer betweèn Funds Reconclliatlon of Fund5 Total Funds Brought Forward 5,410 312 17,707 10,885 Total Funds Carrled Forward £6.934 £10.441 £29,360 £17.707 The notes on page5 14 to 16 form part of thesè accounts
Co Reg No.. 10024463 Chèrity Red No.. 1176668 ThEATRE UNCUTPRODUCTIONS BALANCE SHE AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 Notes 2025 2024 CURRENT ASSTES Debtor5 Cash at Bank and in Hand 30,158 18,507 30,158 18.507 CREDITORS amount falling due within one year 18001 18001 net curfent Assets 29,358 17.707 Total Assets lessTotal Llabllltles 29,358 17,707 Capital and Reserves £14.165 £17,707 The Directors consider that ihe company is entitled to exemption from the requirement to have an audit under the provisions of s.477 of the Companies Act 2006. Members have not required the company under s.476 of the Companies Act 2006, to obtain an audit fo¥ the year ended 31 March 2024. The Oirectors acknowledge their responsibilities for ensuring that the company keep5 accounting records which comply with s.386 and s.387 of the Companies Act 2006. and for preparing accounts which give a iruÈ and fair view of the State of affair5 of the ompany as at 31 March 2024 and of its profit for the year then ended in accordance with the requirements of s.396. and whith otherwise comply with the requirements of the Act relating to the accounts so far as applicable to the companv. The financial statements which have been prepared in accordance with the special provi5ion5 relating lo companies subjèct to the small companies re ime within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 were approved by the board on and are signed on its behalf. Director ame.. Amy Davies Dolamore The note5 on pages 14 to 16 form part of these accounts
Co Reg No.. 10024463 Charity Red No.. 1176668 THEATRE UNCUT PRooucfioNS STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Total Funds 2025 Total Funds 2024 Note5 Net Cash used in operatlng activities li 11.576 5,650 Cosh Flowfrom Investlng actlvltles.. Interest tsn deposits Purchase of fixed a55ets 77 Nèt cash provlded by Investlng artlvltles 77 Cosh FlowfromAinancing gctivities.. Repayment of borrowing Reteipt of exendable endowmenl Net cash provided by financing activitiès Change of cash and cash equivalents in the year 11.653 5,650 Cash and cash equivalent brought forward 18,507 12,857 Cash and cash equivalent carried forward 30.160 18,507 13
Co Re8 No.. 10024463 Charity Red No.. 1176668 ThEATRE UNCUT PRODuclloNS NOTESTO THEACCOUNTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of COUntIng The flnancial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities.. Statement of Recommended Prattite lappliiHble to charitie5 preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financi31 Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 10211 (issued in October 20191 (Charities SORP IFRS 10211, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable In the UK and Repub1¢ of Ireland IFRS 1021 and the Companies Act 2006. Theatre Uncut Produrtions meets the definition of è public n@fit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially retognised at historical tost or trènsaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notel51. Incorne rÈto8nition All incoming resource5 are Included in the statement of fSnancial activities when the charity is entltled to the income and the amount can be quantified with rèasonable accuracy and that it is probable that thei Income will be received. Expendbture Recognitlon Liabilities are recoEnised as expendlture as soon ès there is a legal or costructVe obligation committing the charity to that expendSture. it is probable that Settlement will be required and the amount of thÈ obligation C8n be measured. All expenditure 15 accounted for on an accrua15 basis. INCOME Restrirted Unre5trK¢ed Funds Funds 2015 To¢¥1 2024 Total Incomefrom Charkable Actfvhle5 Philanthropic Trusts and Foundations HMRC Grft?id Art Council En8land Project Grant Other 4,WO 5,000 io,ooD 1,250 21,609 77 iO,OCKI 250 10,0 I,ooo 21,609 77 77 £ 26,609 £11,327 £ 37,936 £ 10,077 CHARITABLE EXPENSES Restricted un#r1ded Funds Funds 2025 2024 Writers Playwright development Royalties & License5 Actors, Directors. Sta6e Managers Playflight Co-prodvction Eng3Eernent C05tS Staff MarketinE WebsitÈ Costs Travel & Sub515tence Independent Examiners Fee Stationery and OffSce Supplies Bank Charges Sundry Expenses 350 350 750 I,oio 14,000 4,592 4,820 I,oio 14,000 4,592 4,820 180 551 313 313 800 643 58 -1,173 £25.085 £898 £25.983 É1,755 14
Co Reg No.. 10024463 ChÈrity Red No.. 1176668 THEATRE UNCUT PRODucfioNS NOTES TO niE ACCOUNTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 FUNORAISING COSTS Restrirted Unre#rittÈd Fund$ Funds 2025 Total 2024 Totsl Fundr8Ssing 300 31K> £0 £300 £300 DEBTORS 20Z5 Total 2024 Total Income Receivable Other Debtors £0 Éo CREDITORS 2025 To¢41 2024 Total Atcruals Other Creditors 800 £800 ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS Restricted Unrestritted 14,954 15,206 18001 Total 30,160 18001 Current Assets 14,954 14,406 29.360 RESERVES Transfers At 01.04.24 between funds Income Expenditure At 31.03.25 Restricted Resetves B(x>k Uniut Playwright Development Playfight En8aÈernent ProÉramme Reserve5 Unrestrlcteé Reselves 30CKJ 2410 3.000 1.050 7,404 3,5 1,360 19,455 26,859 3500 General Funds Desi8n8ted Funds.. GMF 312 8485 £17,707 1.077 10,000 £37,936 1,148 4,320 £26,283 241 14,165 £29.360 £0 RESTRICTED RESERVES Books Uncut.. Publ+shin8 project to make the archive of Theatre Uncut pays available for the public to purchase online Playwright Oevelopement.. Support for playwrights including dramaturgy, industry readings ett 15
Co Reg No.. IOD24463 Chèrity Red No.. 1176668 THEATRE UNCUT PRooucfioNS NOTESTO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE PE¥tIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Playfight Production and Engègement Progratnme-. Uplift of production v81ues of touring production and R&D of engagament programme to roll our across schools, tollege5 and univer51tie5 nationwide. General Manager Costs.. Salary, transport and sundries to support Gener31 Manager role. Reserves.. Company reserve Additional notes.. Creative recovery fvnd was resistributed at 01.04.24 to Bwk Untut and Playwright development. All objectives were cofflpleted in thÈ project. Designated Funds.. It was deemed that although the General Manager Fund wa5 desiEnated for a Specific cost, It was tèchnically ntst restricted and therefore ha5 been moved to unrestricted funds. TRUSTEES REMUNERATION AND RELATED PARTY TRANSAcfioNS No member5 of the ard of trustees received any remuneratlon during the ye8r. Notru5tees or other person related to the charity had èny personal intÈrest in any contract or transoction io. NET INCOMING RESOURCES 2025 2024 Net Incomin8 Resources Is stated after char6in6'. Independent Exarniners Fee lincludlng VATI 840 ii. Recofi¢iliaiiofi of net movements in fund5 to net cash flow from operatlng actlvltles 2025 2024 Net Movement in funds Interest on deposrts ecrease lincreèsel in debtors Increase Idecreasel in credStors 11,653 6,822 11.1721 £ 11.576 5,650 16