2025-04-05-accounts - Qqf (Quite Quite Fantastic)

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Charities Commission Return for Year Ending 5[th] April 2025

Quite Quite Fantsatic (QQF) Annual Report And Accounts (6/4/20245/4/2025)

Summary QQF Accounts to 5th April 2025

Opening Cash £5,957.86

Opening Cash £5,957.86
Income	Actual £
Subscriptions	23,221.15
CityBridges	5,950
Rix Thompson	0
Donations & Other	3,494.79
Tickets	0
Total	32,665.94

Expenditure
Session Work Reimbursement	23,407.34
Rent	4,010.26
Venue Hire	810.00
Audit Fees	720
IT/Website	258.44
Insurance	314.14
Training& Certification	0
Props & PropMaking	679.16
Sports Equipment	94.48
Stationery	27.98
Other	716.17
Total	31,037.97
Surplus/(Deficit)	1,627.97
ClosingCash	£7,585.83

Notes: Cash position includes cash at bank (£7,501.49) and (£84.34) notes & coins in lock tin

CC Reported Financials To Be Input FYE 5/4/2025

CC Reported Financials To Be Input FYE 5/4/2025
	£
Income	32,665.94
Spending	31,037.97
Donation & Legacies Excluding Endowments Received	9,204.55
CharitableActivities	23,461.39
Other TradingActivities	NIL
Investments	NIL

other NIL

Charities Commission Return for Year Ending 5[th] April 2025

Summary QQF Accounts to 5th April 2025 ( SORP FRS 102 Format)

	Unrestrict edFunds	Restrict ed Funds	Total Funds	Prior Period
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies	9,204.55		9,204.5 5	11,481. 87
Charitable activities	23,221.15		23,221. 15	19,677. 31
Other trading activities	240.24		240.24	Nil
Investments				Nil
Other				Nil
Total	32,665.94		32,665. 94	31,159. 18
Expenditure on:
Raisingfunds
Charitable activities	29,537.97	1,500.0 0	31,037. 97	31,159. 18
Other
Total	29,537.97	1,500	31,037. 97	31,159. 18

Net gains/(losses) on investments	Nil			Nil
Net income/(expenditure )	3,127.97	(£1,500 )	1,627.9 7	2,774.5 8
Transfers between funds	N/A			N/A
Other recognised gains/(losses):	Nil			Nil
Gains/(losses) on revaluation of fxed assets	N/A			N/A
Actuarial gains/(losses) on defned beneft pensionschemes	N/A			N/A
Othergains/(losses)	Nil			Nil
Net movement in funds	Nil			Nil

Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward	5,957.86			3,183.2 8
Total funds carried forward	7,585.83			5,957.8 6

Quite Quite Fantsatic (QQF) Annual Report And Accounts (6/4/20245/4/2025)

Summary QQF Accounts to 5th April 2025

Opening Cash £5,957.86

Opening Cash £5,957.86
Income	Actual £
Subscriptions	23,221.15
CityBridges	5,950
Rix Thompson	0
Donations & Other	3,494.79
Tickets	0
Total	32,665.94

Expenditure
Session Work Reimbursement	23,407.34
Rent	4,010.26
Venue Hire	810.00
Audit Fees	720
IT/Website	258.44
Insurance	314.14
Training& Certification	0
Props & PropMaking	679.16
Sports Equipment	94.48
Stationery	27.98
Other	716.17
Total	31,037.97
Surplus/(Deficit)	1,627.97
ClosingCash	£7,585.83

Notes: Cash position includes cash at bank (£7,501.49) and (£84.34) notes & coins in lock tin

CC Reported Financials To Be Input FYE 5/4/2025

	£
Income	32,665.94
Spending	31,037.97
Donation & Legacies Excluding Endowments Received	9,204.55
CharitableActivities	23,461.39
Other TradingActivities	NIL
Investments	NIL
Other	NIL

Trustees' Annual Re ort for the eriod p p

Period start date Period end date Day Month Year Day Month Year From 06 April 2024 To 05 April 2025

Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name QQF (Quite Quite Fantastic) Other names charity is known by QQF Registered charity number (if any) 1177196 Charity's principal address 20 North Street Walton On The Naze Essex Postcode CO14 8PH

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any)
Robert Alastair Irvine	Trustee	7/8/2024	QQF Trustees
Jonathan Leverett	Trustee	16/2/2018	QQF Trustees
Robert Ian William Boyd	Trustee	16/2/2018 – 23/04/2025	QQF Trustees
Julian Charles David Dakin	Trustee	16/2/2018	QQF Trustees
Thomas Lee	Trustee	15/10/2024	QQF Trustees
Jean Taylor	Trustee(retired)	16/2/2018 – 30/9/2024	Retired as Trustee

Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)

Name Dates acted if not for whole year

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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)	Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)	Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser Name Address
Accountant	UHY Ross Brooke	31A Charnham Street, Hungerford, Berkshire RG17 0EJ



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

Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Constitution Type of governing document

(eg. trust deed, constitution)

Charitable Incorporated Organisation How the charity is constituted

(eg. trust, association, company)

Appointed by existing Trustees Trustee selection methods

(eg. appointed by, elected by)

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:

policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
relationship with any related parties;
trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.

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Section C Objectives and activities

Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)	The promotion for the public benefit of social inclusion of people with a learning disability who are socially excluded, including by providing facilities for engagement in performing arts and amateur sport. For the purposes of this clause “socially excluded” means being excluded from society, or parts of society, as a result of learning disability
	QQF provides weekly performing arts sessions and weekly sports sessions. The performing arts sessions develop beneficiaries’ skills in acting, dance, prop-making, stage management, and in devising, rehearsing and performing shows. The sports sessions provide opportunities for both individual and team sports such as table tennis and football. There is also a weekly walking group. In addition to developing service users’ talents in performing arts and sports, their self-confidence and assertiveness is enhanced. QQF sessions also provide an opportunity for social interaction between users whose lives can otherwise be very isolated. Shows have been performed in public and in colleges and schools, and football matches played with other local teams – as well as developing skills and building self esteem events such as these promote inclusion in the wider community and raise public awareness. The beneficiaries are adults with a learning disability. Although we would not wish to exclude anyone on the ground of age, if adult, QQF service users tend to be over the age of 25 since there is nowadays little further education provision for those over this age. Most current QQF users live in the London Boroughs of Camden and Islington, though again we would not exclude anyone from joining on geographic grounds. Beneficiaries have been made aware of QQF via word of mouth from other beneficiaries and family members, through local community groups and voluntary organisations and a further education college. Flyers are distributed at performances and a website has been developed. We intend to build on and extend these activities in order to broaden awareness. QQF sessions are led by Joe Murphy and Diane Leverett who both have many years experience of working with people with a learning disability and have relevant qualifications in performing arts and sport. They have enhanced DBS checks. The trustees confirm that they have complied with the requirements of section 4 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission for England and Wales.

Summary of the objects of the
charity set out in its governing
document
Summary of the main
activities undertaken for the
public benefit in relation to
these objects (include within
this section the statutory
declaration that trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public benefit)

The promotion for the public benefit of social inclusion of people with a
learning disability who are socially excluded, including by providing
facilities for engagement in performing arts and amateur sport.
For the purposes of this clause “socially excluded” means being excluded
from society, or parts of society, as a result of learning disability

QQF provides weekly performing arts sessions and weekly sports
sessions.
The performing arts sessions develop beneficiaries’ skills in acting, dance,
prop-making, stage management, and in devising, rehearsing and
performing shows.
The sports sessions provide opportunities for both individual and team
sports such as table tennis and football. There is also a weekly walking
group.
In addition to developing service users’ talents in performing arts and
sports, their self-confidence and assertiveness is enhanced. QQF sessions
also provide an opportunity for social interaction between users whose
lives can otherwise be very isolated. Shows have been performed in
public and in colleges and schools, and football matches played with other
local teams – as well as developing skills and building self esteem events
such as these promote inclusion in the wider community and raise public
awareness.
The beneficiaries are adults with a learning disability. Although we would
not wish to exclude anyone on the ground of age, if adult, QQF service
users tend to be over the age of 25 since there is nowadays little further
education provision for those over this age. Most current QQF users live
in the London Boroughs of Camden and Islington, though again we would
not exclude anyone from joining on geographic grounds.
Beneficiaries have been made aware of QQF via word of mouth from
other beneficiaries and family members, through local community groups
and voluntary organisations and a further education college. Flyers are
distributed at performances and a website has been developed. We intend
to build on and extend these activities in order to broaden awareness.
QQF sessions are led by Joe Murphy and Diane Leverett who both have
many years experience of working with people with a learning disability
and have relevant qualifications in performing arts and sport. They have
enhanced DBS checks.
The trustees confirm that they have complied with the requirements of
section 4 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the public
benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission for England and
Wales.

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Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:

policy on grantmaking;
policy programme related investment;
contribution made by volunteers.

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Section D Achievements and performance

Please see website for full record of activities QQF Summary of the main achievements of the charity The group are currently working on the production of Shakespear’s during the year Macbeth which is scheduled for performance in June 2025. This is against the backdrop of previous performances and QQF sees each production as a continuation of the ongoing therapy and development of its actors/members through the performing arts and amateur sporting activity. Previous performances include:2023 July 14th Alice In Wonderland Jackson’s Lane, 269 Archway Road, London N6 5AA 2019 April 5th Romeo & Juliet Theatro Technis, 26 Crowndale Road, Camden NW1 1TT Theatro Technis website 2017 December 15th Queen's Crescent Community Association, Kentish Town, London Short Christmas show for local community. December 4th Theatro Technis, Camden, London Short performance in association with Camden Society. November 17th Kestrel House School, Crouch End, London N8 "Moonhead & The Music Machine" (abridged 30 minute version for AntiBullying Week) June 16th Camden People's Theatre "Moonhead & The Music Machine" QQF's first full-length show (45 mins). An adaptation of the graphic novel by Andrew Rae. May 19th LDN Drop-in Camden, 104a Queen's Crescent NW5 4DU Dementia Awareness Week. Joint workshop (incl QQF performance) with LDN. Theme is "Memories". 2016 June 24th Jack Tizard School, London W12. QQF perform their self-devised play "A Midsummer Ice Cream". March 17th Mountview Academy, Clarendon Road, Wood Green, London N22 6XF. QQF perform scenes from Romeo And Juliet with a Banksy twist at an event inspired by the street artist. 2015 October 9th Camden Town Hall, Judd Street, London WC1H 9JE Mayor's Reception. QQF preview excerpts from "A Midsummer Ice Cream"

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Section E Financial review

QQF activities are primarily financed by the session subs paid by Brief statement of the charity’s members (performers) participating in the weekly activities. Costs are policy on reserves flexible but room hire for sessions is paid monthly in advance. QQF has a stated ambition to maintain reserves (cash in hand and in bank account) at a level equal to 3 months expenses taken from the average of the previous 3 years accounts. However, in recognition that QQF is still a small charity this is a substantial amount to withhold from its core activities and because QQF fixed expenditure/overheads are relatively low (staffing costs are on a flexible contract basis), are closely managed and not subject to significant change without notice, QQF will primarily ensure that reserves will be maintained at a minimum level equal to (budgeted) 6 months’ recurrent fixed costs of rent and 1 years insurance, IT and audit costs at all times.

Based on the QQF budget and accounts ending 5/4/2025 the minimum reserve would be £3,650. The stated ambition would be a target reserve of £6,414.50. As at 5/4/2025 actual reserves were £7,585.83.

Details of any funds materially in deficit

Further financial review details (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:

the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.

The primary source of funding is the weekly session subs paid by members (performers).

The group aims to put on periodic public performances for which ticket sales additionally contribute to expenditure.

External funding in addition to personal charitable donations are:City Bridge Foundation – annual grant £5,950 per annum – paid quarterly until March 2028.

Rix Thompson Rothenberg Foundation (RTR) – single grant £5,000 received February 2024 towards the funding of QQF production of Macbeth (scheduled June 2025)

Section F Other optional information

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Section G Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Chair Trustee, Vice Chair Trustee, Secretary etc) Date

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Charities Commission Return for Year Ending 5[th] April 2025

Cash Position at Opening of Period £5,958 Total Income £32,666 Total Expenditure £31,038 Cash Position at Close of Period £7,586

Summary QQF Accounts to 5th April 2025 ( SORP FRS 102 Format)

	Unrestricted Funds	Designated unrestricted Funds	Total Funds	Prior Period
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies	9,204.55	Nil	9,204.55	11,482
Charitable activities	23,221.15	Nil	23,221.15	19,667
Other trading activities	Nil	Nil	Nil	NIL
Investments	Nil	Nil	Nil	NIL
Other	240.24	Nil	240.24	NIL
Total	32,665.94	Nil	32,665.94	31,159
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
Charitable activities	29,537.97	1,500.00	31,037.97	28,385
Other
Total	29,537.97	1,500.00	31,037.97	28,385

Net gains/(losses) on investments	Nil	Nil	Nil	Nil
Net income/(expenditure)	2,437.97	(1,500.00)	1,627.97	2,775
Transfers between funds	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Other recognised gains/(losses):	Nil	Nil	Nil	Nil
Gains/(losses) on revaluation of fixed assets	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Actuarial gains/(losses) on defined benefit pension schemes	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Other gains/(losses)	Nil	Nil	Nil	Nil
Net movement in funds	Nil	Nil	Nil	Nil

Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward	957.86	5,000.00	5,957.86	3,183
Total funds carried forward	4,085.83	3,500.00	7,585.83	5,958

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Quite Quite Fantastic (QQF) Annual Report And Accounts (6/4/2024-5/4/2025)

Summary QQF Accounts to 5[th] April 2025

Opening Cash £5,958

Income	Actual
Subscriptions	£23,221
CityBridges	£5,950
Rix Thompson	-
Donations & Other	£3,495
Tickets	-
Total	£32,666

Expenditure
Session Work Reimbursement	£22,717
Rent	£4,010
Venue Hire	£1,500
Audit Fees	£720
IT/Website	£258
Insurance	£314
Training& Certification	-
Props & PropMaking	£679
Sports Equipment	£94
Stationery	£28
Other	£716
Total	£31,038
Surplus/(Deficit) ClosingCash	£1,628 £7,586

Notes:

Budget assumed £5k RT money received in 2024-25 year. Actually, received in 2023-24
Subs increase in 2024-25. Good level of donations achieved in 2024-25. Can this be maintained in 2025-26?
Session fee hourly rate increase to £33.75 p/h. 2025-26 budget assumes full year at this rate.
Surplus target for 2025-26 £1,000.

No guarantees have been given as at 5[th] April 2025.

No debt is outstanding as at 5[th] April 2025 which is secured by an express charge on the CIO assets.

Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees	Signature		Print Name		Date of approval

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CC Reported Financials To Be Input

	£
Income	32,666
Spending	31,038
Donation & Legacies Excluding Endowments Received	9,205
Charitable Activities	23,461
Other Trading Activities	NIL
Investments	NIL
Other	NIL

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Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report Report to the trustees QQF (Quite Quite Fantastic) On accounts for the year 5[th] April 2025 Charity no 1177196 ended Set out on pages 8 to 9 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 05/04/2025. 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 I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
• 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.

Signed: Date: Name: Kerry Hawkins on behalf of UHY Ross Brooke Relevant professional FCCA qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: 31a Charnham Street, Hungerford Berkshire, RG17 0EJ

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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 .

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