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2021-04-01-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 2[nd] April 2020 Period start date To 1[st] April 2021 Period end date

Charity name: Monster Cat Theatre CIO

Charity registration number: 1177293

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 To advance in life and help young people,
living in, but not exclusively The London
Borough of Ealing, for the public benefit,
through theatrical drama-based activities
that develop their skills, capacities and
capabilities, to enable them to participate in
society as mature and responsible
individuals.
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		 During the period covered by this report the
UK was under severe restrictions due to
the Covid 19 pandemic. This curtailed the
normal functioning of our charity and we
were unable to complete any specific
projects for the direct benefit of children
and young people.
However, we were able to begin to
comprehensively improve and formalise our
planning and governance policies and
procedures.
We also continued to apply for funding for
our Bullying Awareness Project from
several sources including: The Dixie Rose
Findlay Charitable Trust; The Gosling
Foundation Limited; The Graham Kirkham
Trust; John Lyons Charity and Arts Council
England.
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit.		 Para 1.18 In shaping our objectives for the year and
planning our activities, our trustees have
considered the Charity Commission’s
guidance on public benefit. The trustees
always ensure that the projects we
undertake are in line with our charitable
objects and aims.

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SORP reference
Policy on grant making Para 1.38 We are not a grant making charity.
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment		 Para 1.38 We do not make or receive any social
investments.
Contribution made by
volunteers		 Para 1.38 Volunteers (often our trustees) contribute
to: general office administration duties;
development of policies and procedures; all
aspects of finance and accounting;
safeguarding advice and also grant
applications. All of our trustees serve on a
voluntary basis.
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 Covid 19 pandemic has prevented us
from commissioning the delivery of any
projects to children and young people.
However, we have been able to strengthen
our governance policies and procedures,
and plan for a time when we are allowed to
deliver projects which will benefit children
and young people, and wider society as a
whole.

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Para 1.41 We have been unable to achieve any of our
project delivery targets due to the Covid 19
pandemic and associated restrictions.
Achievements against
objectives set
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set		 Para 1.41 In our Financial Forecasts we set ourselves
a target of £16,800 grant funding to be
secured from various funders.
We have not been able to achieve this
objective and were not awarded any funds
in the year ended 1 April 2021. However,
we have progressed to the second round of
an application for a small grant of £5000
from John Lyons Charity. This will hopefully
come to fruition in the next financial year.
During the year ended 1 April 2021,
funders seemed to be focusing their
resources on easing the effects of the
pandemic.
Investment performance
against objectives		 Para 1.41 We do not have any investments.
Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period		 Para 1.21 At the end of the period, the charity held
cash at bank of £1005. This £1005 is
unrestricted funds.
The charity had no other assets at the end
of the period.
The charity had no liabilities at the end of
the period.
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 The charity’s reserve policy is to maintain
free unrestricted reserves to provide a level
of working capital that protects the
continuity of our core work, to provide a
level of funding for unexpected
opportunities, and to provide cover for risks
such as unforeseen expenditure or
unanticipated loss of income.
The Board of Trustees has reviewed the
above criteria with reference to the CIO’s
strategy and business plan and has
determined the target level of unrestricted
free reserves should be 6 months'
of operating expenditure.
In this context, operating expenditure
excludes any project-related expenditure
that is funded from restricted grants or
restricted reserves.
As at 1 April 2021, the charity held £1005
unrestricted free reserves which was
comfortably above the target level of 6
months’ operating expenditure.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 As at 1 April 2021, the charity held £1005 in
unrestricted reserves.
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22 We plan to remain a small self-help CIO
with no paid staff or other overheads, using
any Restricted funds within each year and
only for their associated project.
Consequently, at the present we do not
need or have any financial reserves.
Details of fund materially in
deficit		 Para 1.24 We do not have any funds in deficit.
The Trustees declare that the charity had
no funds that were materially in deficit at
the date of the statement of assets and
liabilities.
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern		 Para 1.23 We do not have any uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going concern.

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The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)		 Para 1.47 During the 2020-21 financial year, the
charity applied for restricted grants for
specific projects. However, no grants were
received during the financial year.
The operating costs of the charity are
minimal due to its small size and the
contribution of services made by its
volunteers.
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted		 Para 1.46 We do not have an investment policy as we
are not planning to make any investments
for the foreseeable future. The charity will
develop an appropriate investment policy
should the need arise.
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity		 Para 1.46 The principal risk facing our charity at the
moment is the Covid 19 pandemic and the
associated restrictions. This has made it
more difficult to secure funding as funders
are directing their resources to projects that
specifically ameliorate the effects of the
pandemic.
The charity does not have any operating
costs other than insurance and so our
financial risks are low.
The charity is currently reliant on a single
supplier, Monster Cat Theatre, for the
delivery of drama workshops. If Monster
Cat Theatre’s business was disrupted to
cease to trade, this would impact on the
charity’s ability to commission the delivery
of workshops. Monster Cat Theatre also
makes a significant contribution towards
the preparation of the charity’s grant
application to funders.
Other Particulars of Any Outstanding Guarantee
Given by the Charity:
The Trustees declare that the charity has
given no guarantee where potential liability
is outstanding at the date of the statement
of assets & liabilities.
Particulars of Any Outstanding Debt:
The Trustees declare that the charity has
no outstanding debts that are secured by
anexpresscharge onany of the assets of

the charity at the date of the statement of assets & liabilities.

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)
Para 1.25		 Constitution, adopted 23/2/18 with
registration of CIO
How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association,CIO)		 Para 1.25 We are a Charitable Incorporated
Organisation (CIO).
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 1) Apart from the first charity trustees,
every trustee must be appointed for a term
of three years by a resolution passed at a
properly convened meeting of the charity
trustees.
2) In selecting individuals for appointment
as charity trustees, the charity trustees
must have regard to the skills, knowledge
and experience needed for the effective
administration of the CIO.

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Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees		 Para 1.51 The charity trustees make available to each
new charity trustee, on or before his or her
first appointment:
a) a copy of the current version of our
constitution; and
b) a copy of the CIO’s latest Trustees’
Annual Report and statement of accounts.
As the need arises, we will develop fuller
policies and procedures for the induction
and training of new trustees.
All trustees are required to sign the CIO’s
Code of Conduct.
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works		 Para 1.51 We are still a very small charity. The
Trustees provide expertise and guidance in
finance and financial planning,
safeguarding, fundraising and project
planning. Our drama workshops are
purchased from and delivered by Monster
Cat Theatre, a related party.
Day to day running of the charity relies on
volunteers, one of whom is also a Trustee
(Erica Georgeson).
The charity is a member of Young Ealing
Foundation’s network and a member of the
National Council of Voluntary
Organisations.
Relationship with any
related parties		 Para 1.51 After the year end, Monster Cat Theatre
entered into transactions for the purchase
of drama workshops from Monster Cat
Theatre, a related party.
Monster Cat Theatre is a partnership of
Erica Georgeson and Richard Georgeson.
Erica Georgeson is a Trustee of Monster
Cat Theatre CIO. Richard Georgeson is a
volunteer with Monster Cat Theatre CIO
who regularly attends meetings with the
CIO’s Trustees.
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name Monster Cat Theatre CIO
Other name the charity uses None
Registered charity number 1177293
Charity’s principal address 24d, Windsor Road
Ealing
London
W5 5PD

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20		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
**year **		 Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee (ifany)
Jacqueline
Anneliese
Ashmenall		 Chair
Waveney Patel Designated
SafeguardingOfficer
Hugo Chiarella Whistleblowing
Officer
David Wilson Treasurer
Erica Georgeson Deputy Designated
SafeguardingOfficer

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets
held in this capacity		 None
Name and objects of the
charity on whose behalf the
assets are held and how this
falls within the custodian
charity’s objects		 None
Details of arrangements for
safe custody and
segregation of such assets
from the charity’s own
assets		 Not applicable

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

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

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Declarations

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, etc)
Date
Jacqueline Anneliese Ashmenall David Wilson


Chair		 Treasurer
22 January 2022
22 January 2022

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For the period Period start date Period end date To from 2 April 2020 1 April 2021

Section A Receipts and payments

A1 Receipts Unrestricted
funds
to the nearest £		 Unrestricted
funds
to the nearest £		 Restricted funds
to the nearest £		 Restricted funds
to the nearest £		 Endowment
funds
to the nearest £		 Endowment
funds
to the nearest £		 Total funds
to the nearest £		 Total funds
to the nearest £		 Last year
to the nearest £

EalingCouncil Small Grants		 - - - - 1,725
Donation 1,000 - - 1,000 -
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Sub total(Gross income for AR) 1,000 - - 1,000 1,725
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
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Sub total - -
Total receipts
A3 Payments
1,725

Monster Cat Theatre - fees for workshops		 - - - - 3,684
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**Sub total ** - - - - 3,684
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
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-
**Sub total ** - -
Total payments
Net of receipts/(payments)
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end
3,684
1,000 - 1,959
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5 1,964
1,005 5

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

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
Categories
B1 Cash funds		 1
Details
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
Current account		 Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £
1,005
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1,005
OK		 Restricted funds
to nearest £
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OK		 Endowment
funds
to nearest £
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22/01/2022
OK

(agree balances with receipts and payments 1account(s))

OK 22/01/2022

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

Signed by one or two trustees on behalf
of all the trustees
B5 Liabilities
B3 Investment assets
B2 Other monetary assets
B4 Assets retained for the
charity’s own use		 Details
Details
Details
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funds
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to nearest £
to nearest £
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Date of approval
DavidWilson 1Sept2021

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

22/01/2022

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