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THEATR Annual Report Mnanclal Year Ended 31 January 2022 Charlty Numb•r• 1179903 RE IP4

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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED �� JANUARY ����
CHAIR�S STATEMENT ���
OUR CHARITABLE AIM ���
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
STRUCTURE� GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
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Re�a�ed Pa��ie� ��
Ri�k Ma�age�e�� ��
TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ��
TREASURER�S STATEMENT �����
FINANCIAL OVERVIEW FOR THE PERIOD ENDING �� JANUARY ���� �����
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER�S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS �����
APPENDIX � FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS FOR YEAR ENDED �� JANUARY ����

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REPOR��OF��HE��R���EE��FOR��HE�FINANCIAL��EAR ENDED����JAN�AR������

The Trustees are pleased to present their annual report together with financial statements for the Charitable Incorporated Organisation for the year ended 31 January 2022 which are prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Charity�Commission.

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CHAIR�����A�EMEN�

As�we�entered�our�third�year�as�a�charity,�the�world�was�still�full�of uncertainty�due�to�the�Covid�19�pandemic�which�has�been�relentless. I�cannot�describe�in�words�how�proud�and�grateful�I�am�to�our tremendous�Directors�and�General�Manager�for�their�tenacity, ambition�and�never�say�never�attitude�to�keep�RABBLE�Theatre�alive.

I�am�delighted�to�say�that�throughout�2021,�RABBLE�Theatre�was�able to�resume�all�educational�programmes�through�a�mixture�of�online and�in�person�activities,�as�well�as�run�a�summer�season, The�La�� Abbo��� staged�outdoors�in�the�ruins�of�Ready�Abbey �a�feat�in�itself�in�England�� with�social�distancing�and�without�interruption.��Unfortunately, Who�Killed�Alfred Oli�er� ,�our�autumn�production�and�adaptation�of�last year�s�first�foray�into�radio, had�to�be�cancelled�after�just�5�shows�for�the�safety�of�everyone�due�to�members of�the�company�contracting�Covid�19,�and�thanks�to�somewhat�last�minute changes�in�restrictions�being�introduced�by�the�UK�government,�ticket�sales�for The�Sno��Q�een� our�Christmas�show,�were�significantly down�on�previous�years.

Despite�the�constantly�changing�restrictions�and�huge�uncertainty�throughout the�year,�the�positivity�shown�by�the�RABBLE�Theatre�team,�support�of�our generous�sponsors�and�wonderful�RABBLE�Rousers,��with�a�sprinkling�of�Covid�19 grants�from�the�UK�Government�distributed�by�Arts�Council�England��has�meant RABBLE�Theatre�has�been�able�to�more�than�keep�its�head�above�water.��We�ve been�able�to�employ�our�first�full�time��employee�and�are�looking�to�employ�more full�time�staff�in�the�coming�year.

While�the�pandemic�has�made�life�challenging,�it�has�given�RABBLE�Theatre pause�for�thought�and�an�opportunity�to�re�evaluate�what�is�important�to�us�and the�community�that�we�serve.��Through�the�wonderful�work�of�our�Community Associate�we�ve�been�able�to�establish�new�relationships�with�important�local community�partners�including Brighter�Futures�For Children �delivering children�s social�care,�early�help���prevention�and�educational�services�, Aspire2 �delivering rich�experiences�to�help�children�and�young�people�in�Whitley�to�realise�their aspirations,�improve�self�esteem,�develop�self�awareness,�resilience�and�have FUN�, Launchpad �a�homelessness�prevention�charity�among�others,�to�build�a picture�of�how�RABBLE�Theatre�can�contribute�to�wider�cultural�provision�thereby benefiting�our�diverse�and�rich�community�and�continuing�to�fulfil�the�Aims�we set�out�when�we�became�a�charity.

As�with�last�year,�we�said�goodbye�to�two�more�of�our�original�trustees�in�Joe Marsh�and�Nick�Barnett,�but�we�welcomed�Nick�Flintoff,�Danyl�Johnson,�Caroline Fox�and�Nick�Walker�as�new�trustees��all�of�whom�bring�a�wealth�of�knowledge and�experience�from�their�respective�industries�and�will�be�invaluable�as�RABBLE Theatre�embark�upon�the�next�phase�of�our�journey.

I�sadly�accepted�the�resignation�of�our�fantastic�treasurer,�Julie�Gregory,�who�is stepping�down�from�her�role�at�the�end�of�this�financial�year�and�handing�the reins�to�Caroline�Fox.��I�d�like�to�take�this�opportunity�to�thank�Julie�for�serving�as

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treasurer�for�RABBLE�Theatre�s�first�three�years.��I�truly�believe�Julie�has�played�an instrumental�role�in�guiding�RABBLE�Theatre�with�not�only�her�fiscal�expertise, but�her�dedication,�insights�and�sunny�demeanour.��I�m�pleased�to�say�although stepping�down�as�treasurer,�Julie�will�be�staying�on�as�a�board�member�for another�term.

This�is�also�the�year�that�I�offer�my�resignation�as�Chair.��It�has�been�my�honour�to serve�as�Chair�of�the�board�of�trustees�for�the�past�three�years�and�help�lead RABBLE�Theatre�as�they�navigated�the�requirements�of�becoming�a�Charitable Incorporated�Organisation��CIO�.��I�shall�remain�in�post�until�my�replacement�is appointed�and�am�delighted�to�say�I�plan�to�remain�a�member�of�the�board�for the�rest�of�my�term�to�support�the�incoming�Chair.

I�am�immensely�proud�of�the�organisation�we�have�grown�in�RABBLE�Theatre�and unreservedly�thank�everyone�who�supports�us,�by�attending�a�show,�sponsoring, partnering,�being�a�RABBLE�Rouser,�being�a�part�of�our�educational�program�or�in any�other�way.��Without�you,�we�would�not�be�RABBLE�Theatre.

Victoria�Lavery�Ball Chair�of�the�Trustees

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O�R�CHARI�ABLE�AIM

The�aim�of�RABBLE�Theatre�is�to�

Ad�ance�ed�ca�ion�of��he�p�blic�in��he�ar����in�par�ic�lar �hro�gh��raining�and �ork�hop��in��he�performing�ar���and��hro�gh�pro�iding�performance��for��he bene���of��he�p�blic��in�order��o�in�pire�people�of�all�age��and�backgro�nd��in Reading�and�England��o�apprecia�e�and�acce����he�performing�ar���

As�this�was�the�charity�s�inaugural�year,�it�was�all�about�shaping�our�future�and setting�off�on�the�right�path�in�accordance�with�the�RABBLE�Theatre�Constitution.

As�a�charity,�the�objectives�of�RABBLE�Theatre�can�be�described�under�the following�headings��productions,�education,�diversity�and�inclusivity,�sustainability and�solid�ground�for�the�future.

Productions

RABBLE�Theatre�provides�a�variety�of�productions�in�each�year to�benefit�the�public.��All�productions�are�for�the�education�of the�public�in�general,�giving�everyone�the�opportunity�to�learn, regardless�of�their�background,�financial�position�or�any�other factor.

RABBLE�continues�to�develop�new�ways�of�engaging�audiences,�in�particular�to engage�new�audiences�who�might not normally�attend theatre. In�2021�RABBLE welcomed�live�audiences�of�12,000��87��local,�7��from�lowest�culturally�engaged areas�,�32,000�tuned�in�to�RABBLE�s��radio�play,�and�we�engaged�a�further�50,000� online���100s�of�thousands�through�satellite�activities,�e.g.�a�two�month�Reading station�exhibit,�seen�by�1.3�million�people..�RABBLE�evaluated�and�responded�to audience�participant�and�freelancer�data,�feedback,�questionnaires�and financial�statistical�info.�96��of�the�audience�rated�our�work�4�or�5���5.

�RABBLE�ha��re�a�oken�in�ere���in�Reading���heri�age���i��e��abli�hing�Reading a��a�c�l��ral�de��ina�ion�� Exec.�Dir.�Reading�UK CIC.

Looking�forward�to�2022�RABBLE�are�committed�to�setting�up�a�Cultural Programming�Sub�Committee. For�all�of�RABBLE�s�work to�be�consistently accessible���relevant�we�need�to�meticulously�record�the�impact�of�our�work�on our�beneficiaries���to�analyse�how�we�are�perceived�by�diverse�communities. Success�is�our�cultural�programming�serving�the�community�s�wants�and�needs.

Education

RABBLE�s�education�programme�is�a�leading�force�for�change, offering�arts�pathways�to�under�represented�children�and�adults, alongside�established�theatre�going�families.�We�invest�in accessible�long�term�strategies�to�nurture�theatre�makers, generate�employment��143�freelancers�in�2021�,�drive�the nighttime�economy�and�create�innovative�engagement programmes�and�participation�support�for�all.

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RABBLE�offers�term�time�classes,�work�experience�and�regular�workshops�to individuals,�schools�and�the�public�in�order�to�educate�and�inspire.��Through affordable�pricing�and�by�offering�many�free�opportunities�through�RABBLE�s access�fund,�no�one�is�excluded�from�our�education�department.

�Yo�r�profe��ionali�m��e�per�i�e���all�ro�nd��horo�gh�decenc��ha��been�m�ch apprecia�ed��The�perfec���ork�hop�e�perience�� Head, Reading�School.�2021

Throughout�2021�RABBLE�engaged�511�participants��82��non�white��per�week�in 1475�classes,�24�work�experiences,�132�free�workshop�places�and�gave�621�free tickets�for�low�engagement�schools.�In�lockdown,�we�provided�730�hours�of�zoom workshops.

RABBLE�Young�Company�is�led�by�professionals�with�SEND�training�who�nurture 8�18yrs�in�all�aspects�of�professional�theatre���self�confidence.�Looking�forward�we are�planning�to�fully�fund�five�students�from�lowest�arts�engagement�areas�in 2021�and�fifteen�by�Sept�2022.

Get�Up�On�Stage�community�adult�acting�school�is�a�thriving�cultural�space, integral�to�our�employment�pipeline.�In�2021�seventy�two�places�were�filled�with 32��ethnic�diversity,�aged�18�81.

Diversit��and�Inclusivit�

RABBLE�will�continue�to�develop�new�ways�of�engaging�a�diverse�range�of beneficiaries��audience�members,�participants,��actors�and�theatre�creatives�who reflect�the�wide�ranging�community�that�we�call�home�in�Reading�and�are passionate�about�the�aims�of�the�charity.

One�of�our�core�values�is�inclusivity�and�access�for�all.�Reading�is�33��global majority,�so�RABBLE�has�a�33��global�majority�employment�policy�and�is committed�to�improving�the�diversity�of�audiences���beneficiaries.�Three�of�our team�came�through�our�pipeline,�established�in�2012���we�unswervingly�nurture the�young��in�2021�six�of�our�beneficiaries�gained�places�at�drama�schools,�were offered�agents�or�prestigious�jobs�in�the�industry,�including�Caleb�Obediah��work experience���Bridgerton�,�Annie�Kershaw��Intern���Young�Vic�,�Oli�Dench��Intern�� Nickelodeon�.

�RABBLE�prod�ce��orld�cla���comm�ni���ed�ca�ion�projec����ha��bene�� e�er�one�� Sir�John�Madejski.

We�ve�a�ten�year�record�of�inclusive�work,�for�example�our�gender�flipped Macbeth�was�hailed�the��best�production�of�the�play�I�ve�seen��by�Terry�Adams, ACE��Hansel���Gretel�focused�on�neurodivergence���in�2021�The�Snow�Queen championed�a�non�binary�lead.

We�insist�on�gender�and�diversity�balance.��2021�casts�were�47��mixed�ethnicity, 27��identified�as�LGBTQ���and�51��were�women.�Our�website,�job�specs���policies

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guarantee�equality�of�access�and�ten�years�ago,�we�committed�to�all�shows�in public,�wheelchair�venues,�relaxed�performances,�BSL,�discounts,�Pay�What�You Want�Night,��10�Tuesdays,�Q�As���career�pipeline.�In�2021�we�included�our�first touch�tours.

We�have�also�been�exploring�the�opportunity�to�apply�our�vision�of�building�a place�where�all�people�are�proud�to�say,��This�is�my�home,��to�nearby�Slough���in 2021�began�partnering�with�Britwell�Youth,�funding�15�children�to�The�Snow Queen.�Following�meetings�with�7�Slough�groups��incl�HOME���Council�,�we�have identified�2�partner�projects�to�improve�inclusivity���cohesion.

RABBLE�have�committed�to�setting�up�an�Inclusivity�and�Relevance Sub�committee�in�order�to�reach�out to�new�communities and�break�down barriers,�so�that�people�have�better�lives�and�are�proud�of�where�they�come�from. Success�is�detailed�data�showing�more�creative�people�with�autonomy.�It�s�about meeting�new�people,�making�new�friends���empowering�our�community�to�lead our�work.

Sustainabilit�

In�2021�we�began�identifying�opportunities�to�improve�the�way�we�measure�and report�upon�sustainability�and�are�acting�on�guidance�from�consultants�to improve�our�policies�and�to�set�targets�in�order�to�become�a�leading�force�for change�in�the�way�sustainable�theatre�and�education�programmes�are�produced in�Reading�and�beyond.

Building�on�this�work�RABBLE�is�committed�to�setting�up�a�Sustainability Sub�Committee�made�up�of�trustees�and�industry�professionals�in�order�to�form an�action�plan,�and�to�create�three�strategies�focusing�on�Productions,�Education and�General�Activities. RABBLE,�as�a�leading�force in�sustainable�practice,�will educate�our�team�in�environmentally�responsible�cultural�activity�and�inspire�our community,�especially�our�young�people�to�make�positive�changes.�Policies�set targets,�but�success�is�also�sharing�resources�and�knowledge,�supporting�the cultural�sector�in�our�region.

Solid�Ground�for�the�Future

RABBLE�Theatre�relies�on�donations,�grants,�sponsorship,�earned�income�and�the generosity�of�the�public�to�cover�both�production�and�operating�costs.��It�is important�we�develop�income�streams,�invest�appropriately�into�our�physical infrastructure�and�operate�responsibly�to�run�at�a�small�surplus�and�build�up�an operating�reserve.

RABBLE�guarantees�fair�pay�for�all.�Fees�are�based�on�ITC,�BECTU,�SMA,�ALPD. Interns�are�paid�at�least�minimum�wage.�Comprehensive�Policies,�weekly check�ins,�360�degree�review�and�monthly�peer�to�peer�support�ensures�our�team is�heard,�cared�for�and�valued.

In�2021,�we�began�moving�many�of�our�core�team�from�self�employed�to employed,�expanded�the�diversity�and�skills�of�our�board,�invested�in�our�finance

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system�and�team�and�implemented�advice�from�arts�consultants.�We�doubled turnover�in�12�months,�have�a�strong�record�of�income�generation,�project�delivery and�earned�income�from�productions.�We�are�aiming�to�diversify�funding approaches��2022�plan��Fundraising�10�,�Grants�47�,�Production�income�31�, Education�Income�10�,�Other�2���and�increase�support�from�grant�makers, businesses�and�individuals��153�monthly�donors��each�year.�At�The�Last�Abbot�2021 we�achieved��16,855�of�in�kind�support�and�raised�almost��10,000�in�donations�for our�Find�a�Home�campaign.

RABBLE�are�committed�to�establishing�a�Finance,�Audit�and�Risk�Sub�committee to�grow�the�business�model�and�strengthen�our�strategy�to�ensure�a�flexible, rigorous,�interdependent�business. Driven�by�a�dynamic team�of�ambitious creatives,�we�will�develop�robust�systems,�embed�technology,�review�and�develop new�policies,�and�strengthen�our�business�model.�Success�will�be�measured through�increased�engagement�figures,�new�partnerships,�secure�financial statements�and�a�happy�team.

In�2021�RABBLE�put�in�a�tender�bid�on�a�building�in�Caversham�Court�Gardens called�the�Stables.�A�successful�outcome�in�2022�will�provide�Reading�with�a much�needed�community�hub�for�the�Arts.

REFERENCE�AND�ADMINI��RA�I�E�DE�AIL�

Charity�Number� 1179903 Registered�address� RABBLE�Theatre,�Caversham�Court�Stables,�Church Road,�RG47AD

The�trustees�of�the�Charitable�Incorporated�Organisation��RABBLE�Theatre��are trustees�for�the�purposes�of�charity�law.��The�trustees�serving�during�the�year�and since�the�year�end�were�

RABBLE�Theatre�Chair� Victoria�Lavery�Ball Deputy�chair� Kirsti�Wilson Treasurer� Julie�Gregory Trustees� Madeleine�Brain Jules�James Nick�Flintoff Danyl�Johnson Caroline�Fox Nick�Walker

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��R�C��RE��GO�ERNANCE�AND�MANAGEMEN�

Governing�Document

RABBLE�Theatre�is�governed�by�its�Constitution�dated�12�September�2018.��It�is registered�as�a�Charitable�Incorporated�Organisation�with�the�Charity Commission.

Appointment�of�Trustees

In�accordance�with�the�Constitution,�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.��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 charity.

Trustee�Induction�and�Training

In�accordance�with�the�Constitution,�the�trustees�will�make�available�to�each�new trustee,�on�or�before�his�or�her�first�appointment���a��a�copy�of�the�current�version of�this�constitution��and��b��a�copy�of�the�CIO�s�latest�Trustees��Annual�Report�and statement�of�accounts.

Organisation

The�board�of�trustees,�which�must�have�a�minimum�of�3�members,�administers the�charity.��The�board�meets�quarterly�and�there�are�subcommittees�covering finances�and�development.��An�Operations�team�has�been�appointed�by�the trustees�to�manage�the�day�to�day�running�of�the�charity.��The�Operations�team consists�of�

Co�Artistic�Director��Dani�Da�ies

Responsible�for�the�day�to�day�running�of�the�RABBLE�Theatre and�all�its�operations.�Working�closely�with�the�Artistic�Director to�plan�and�implement�strategies�for�future�growth.�Other responsibilities�include�but�are�not�limited�to��finances, production�and�education�budgets.

Co�Artistic�Director��Tob��Da�ies

Responsibilities�include�overseeing�all�aspects�of�the�artistic production,�including,�but�not�limited�to��assessing�and�selecting the�performances�that�will�be�shown,�recruiting�actors�and performers,�setting�production�schedules,�marketing�and community�engagement.

General�Manager��Emma�La�rence

Responsibilities�include�but�are�not�limited�to�overseeing�the administration�for�productions,�all�elements�of�education�and operational�management.

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Ed�cation�Of�cer��Lo�ise�Gilmo�r

Responsibilities�include�building�the�audiences�of�the�future�for RABBLE�Theatre.

Comm�nit��Associate��Natasha�Marks

Responsibilities�include�reaching�out�to�community�groups,�forging�new partnerships�and�setting�up�projects�that�reach�new�communities.

Compan��Stage�Manager��Rebecca�Welb�rn

Responsibilities�include�managing�production�teams,�actors�and�liaising�between departments�to�ensure�the�smooth�running�of�all�artistic�output.

Bookkeeper��Ania�Haskins

Related�Parties

None�of�the�trustees�receive�remuneration�or�other�benefit�for�their�work�with�the charity.��Any�connection�between�a�trustee�or�senior�manager�of�the�charity�with�a production�company,�actor,�performer,�exhibitor�must�be�disclosed�to�the�full board�of�trustees�in�the�same�way�as�a�relationship�with�any�other�contractual relationship�with�a�related�party.��In�the�current�year,�no�such�relationships�were declared.

The�charity�has�a�close�relationship�with�Reading�Between�the�Lines��RBL��Theatre Company,�an�established�theatre�company�set�up�in�Reading�in�2012.��It�is�a company�limited�by�guarantee,�and�directors�Dani�Davies�and�Toby�Davies�have been�running�the�company�for�the�last�6�years.��The�company�is�very�successful, funding�its�work�through�Reading�Borough�Council,�Arts�Council�England,�The Wellcome�Centre,�The�Earley�Charity,�local�businesses�and�individual�donors.��Over time,�RBL�Theatre�Company�will�transfer�its�assets,�including�name�and�goodwill, to�RABBLE�Theatre�and�we,�the�trustees,�will�continue�the�work�that�RBL�Theatre Company�has�started.

Risk�Management

The�Trustees�have�a�risk�management�strategy�which�comprises�

The�use�of�this�strategy�has�identified�the�primary�risks�to�the�charity�are�financial stability�and�the�lack�of�a�dedicated�rehearsal�performance�space.��The�key elements�to�mitigate�these�risks�are�sufficient�working�capital�to�be�maintained�in the�charity�and�working�with�other�local�organisations�to�find�a��home�.

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elements�to�mitigate�these�risks�are�sufficient�working�capital�to�be�maintained�in the�charity�and�working�with�other�local�organisations�to�find�a��home�.

�R���EE��RE�PON�IBILI�IE��IN�RELA�ION��O�FINANCIAL ��A�EMEN��

The�charity�trustees�are�responsible�for�preparing�the�trustees��annual�report�and preparing�financial�statements�in�accordance�with�applicable�law�and�United Kingdom�Accounting�Standards��United�Kingdom�Generally�Accepted Accounting�Practice�.

The�law�applicable�to�charities�in�England�and�Wales�requires�the�charity�trustees to�prepare�financial�statements�that�give�a�true�and�fair�view�of�the�state�of�affairs of�the�charitable�organisation.��The�trustees�are�responsible�for�keeping�proper accounting�records�that�disclose�with�reasonable�accuracy�at�any�time�the financial�position�of�the�charity�to�ensure�they�comply�with�the�Charities�Act�1993, the�Charity��Accounts�and�Regulations��2008�and�the�Constitution.��They�are�also responsible�for�safeguarding�the�assets�of�the�charity�and�take�reasonable�steps for�the�prevention�and�detection�of�fraud�and�other�irregularities.

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�REA��RER�����A�EMEN�

A�year�that�started�in�the�middle�of�another�lockdown�ended�on�a much�brighter�note.�Whilst�much�of�the�forecast�had�to�be adjusted��creativity�and�innovation�continued�to�drive�forward�the productions,�training�and�education�programmes�of�the�charity.

All�of�this�was�made�possible�by�the�dedication�of�the�team,�and the�loyalty�and�generosity�of�all�our�patrons,�donors,�and�corporate sponsors,�who�continue�to�ensure�the�charity�continues�to succeed.

This�will�be�my�last�statement�as�treasurer�as�I�step�down�from�the�role�having held�the�position�for�the�last�three�years.��It�has�been�a�privilege�to�have�been treasurer�since�RABBLE�Theatre�became�a�CIO�and�I�m�delighted�to�hand�over�to Caroline�Fox�to�lead�RABBLE�Theatre�financially�into�the�next�phase.��I�m�pleased to�say,�however,�that�I�shall�remain�on�the�board�as�a�trustee�for�another�term.

This�year�s�financial�report�has�been�prepared�on�an�accrual�basis,�in�accordance with�the�2008�Regulations�and�the�SORP.�The�financial�accounts�were�approved by�the�Board�of�Trustees�on�8th�July�2022�and�have�been�externally�verified�by�an independent�examiner.

Julie�Gregory Treasurer

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FINANCIAL�O�ER�IE��FOR��HE�PERIOD�ENDING��� JAN�AR������

These�accounts�should�be�read�alongside�the�RABBLE�Theatre�Statement�of Financial�Activities�and�Balance�Sheet.

TotalNetIncome
TotalExpenditure
Lessdepreciation
IncomelessExpenditure
�345,369
��355,401
��1,313
��11,345
  1. Depreciation�policy�was�implemented�this�year,�in�light�of�the�assets purchased.

  2. Covid�19�continued�to�have�an�impact�on�all�three�productions�this�year, resulting�in�socially�distanced�seating�plans,�reduced�ticket�sales�and�the cancellation�of�shows.

  3. Advanced�tickets�purchases�for�the�cancelled�performances�of�WKAO�were offered�either�a�refund�or�to�donate�their�ticket�to�the�charity.�Whilst�some refunds�were�requested�and�some�tickets�given�as�a�donation,�a�large number�have�not�been�in�contact.�Therefore,�monies�are�being�held�back�in the�Paypal�account�in�case�of�further�requests.

  4. Restricted�funds��There�are�no�donations�grants�with�restricted�use�at�the year�end���however�two�new�funds�have�been�classified�as��designated��

  5. a. Find�a�home�campaign���the�stables�fund���9.5K��for�legal�capital costs�not�rent

  6. b. Access�Fund���5K����previously�the�Crowdfunder�Hardship�Fund �AVIVA�,�the�Good�Exchange�Grant�and�the�Greenham�Grant.�This fund�is�used�to�support�the�local�community�in�gaining�access�to�the training�and�education�programmes�RABBLE�offer,�when�they normally�wouldn�t�be�able�to�afford�such�training.

  7. The�Head�Partnership�and�Macbeth�Insurers�continued�to�kindly�support RABBLE�as�sponsors.�With�fundraising�and�donations�seeing�a�significant increase�in�income.

  8. Main�grants�were�received�from�ACE�and�Postcode�Lottery�along�with�a significant�COVID�Recovery�Grant.

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  1. Ongoing�staff�costs�were�incurred�during�the�year,�with�four�new�posts being�introduced.��This�included�a�Company�Stage�Manager,�Social�Media Officer,�Education�Officer�and�Community�Engagement�Officer.�Since October�2021�one�member�of�staff�became�a�RABBLE�Theatre�employee.

The�Charity�funds�as�at�31�January�2022�are�represented�by�

Net�Assets�

NetAssets�
CashatBank �20,307
Debtors�inc�prepaidexpenses��32,528
Fixedassets �9,197
�62,032
C�rrentLiabilities�
Creditors �206
AdvancedIncome �8,857
Accruals �2,426
�11,489
Charit�F�nds�
DesignatedFunds �14,791
RetainedEarning �47,097
Surplus21�22 ��11,345
�50,543

Ca�h�a��bank�incl�de��

Deb�or��incl�de�

Fi�ed�a��e���incl�de�

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RABBLE THEATRE

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2022

2022 2022 2022 2022 2021
Unrestricted
funds
Designated
funds
Restricted
funds
Total funds Total funds
£ £ £ £ £
Income from: Note
Donations and grants 2 144,576 15,341 31,309 191,226 146,295
Charitable activities 3 145,107 - - 145,107 23,158
Other income 4 9,036 - - 9,036 4,000
Total income 298,719 15,341 31,309 345,369 173,453
Expenditure:
Expenditure on
charitable activities 5 227,984 550 66,400 294,934 66,987
Raising funds 6 1,100 - - 1,100 1,461
Other 7 60,680 - - 60,680 48,294
Total expenditure 289,764 550 66,400 356,714 116,742
Net income
/(expenditure) for the 8,955 14,791 (35,091) (11,345) 56,711
year
Net movement in
funds in the year 8,955 14,791 (35,091) (11,345) 56,711
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought
forward 26,797 - 35,091 61,888 5,177
Total funds carried
forward 35,752 14,791 - 50,543 61,888

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

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BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 JANUARY 2022

2022
Note
£
Unrestricted
funds
£
Designated
funds
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
8
9,197
-
Current assets
Debtors
9
32,528
-
Cash at bank and in hand
5,516
14,791
Total Current Assets
38,044
14,791
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
10
11,489
-
Net current assets
26,555
14,791
Net assets
35,752
14,791
Funds of the charity:
Unrestricted income funds
11
35,752
-
Designated funds
12
-
14,791
Restricted income funds
13
-
-
Total charity funds
35,752
14,791
2021
£
Total
funds
£
Total funds
9,197
-
32,528
9,751
20,307
66,650
52,835
76,401
11,489
14,513
41,346
61,888
50,543
61,888
35,752
26,797
14,791
-
-
35,091
50,543
61,888

These financial statements were approved by the trustees and authorised for issue on 8 July 2022, and are signed on behalf of the board by:

Julie Gregory

Trustee

The notes on pages 3 to 10 form part of these accounts

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 January 2022

1. Accounting Policies

General information

Rabble Theatre is a charitable incorporated organisation registered with the Charity Commission in England & Wales. The office address is 153 Bourne Road, Pangbourne, Reading, RG8 7JT.

1.1 Accounting convention

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the cha�i���� constitution, the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.

The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.

Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy or note.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

1.2 Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

At the date of approval of the accounts, the trustees are aware of the potential impact on the charity of Covid-19. The trustees have actively taken and continue to take all reasonable steps to mitigate any impact the virus may have on the charity.

1.3 Public benefit entity

The charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102.

1.4 Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds are funds that can be used in accordance with the objectives of the charity at the discretion of the trustees.

Restricted funds are funds that can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objectives of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

Designated funds are set aside by the trustees, as a part of unrestricted funds, to be used for particular future projects.

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1.5 Income

Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

For donations to be recognised the charity will have been notified of the amounts. If there are conditions attached to the donation and this requires a level of performance before entitlement can be obtained, then income is deferred until those conditions are fully met or the fulfilment of those conditions is within the control of the charity and it is probable that they will be fulfilled.

Income f�om go�e�nmen� and o�he� g�an��, �he�he� �capi�al g�an�� o� �e�en�e g�an���, a�e recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the grants have been met, it is probable that the income will be received, and the amount can be measured reliably and is not deferred. Where a grant is received for a specific purpose, it is included in restricted income and any unexpended portion carried forward as a restricted fund.

1.6 Expenditure

All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Expenditure is recognised where there is a legal or constructive obligation to make payments to third parties, it is probable that the settlement will be required, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. All expenditure was incurred in carrying out the charitable activity of the charity, including the costs of operating.

The charity is not registered for VAT and therefore all expenditure is recorded inclusive of VAT.

There were no employees during the year (2021 Nil)

Taxation

The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities. The charity is not registered for VAT.

1.7 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost (or deemed cost) or valuation less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. Cost includes costs directly attributable to making the asset capable of operating as intended.

Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets, at rates calculated to write off the cost, less estimated residual value, of each asset on a straight line basis over its expected useful life as follows:

Fixtures, fittings and equipment 8 years

1.8 Basic financial instruments

The charity accounts for basic financial instruments on initial recognition as per paragraph 11.7 FRS 102 SORP. Subsequent measurement is as per paragraphs 11.17 to 11.19, FRS 102 SORP.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 January 2022

2. Donations and grants

2022
2022
2022
£
£
£
Unrestricted
Designated
Restricted
funds
funds
funds
Donations
17,076
15,341
-
Grants
127,500
-
31,309
144,576
15,341
31,309
Total
2022
£
30,842
160,384
191,226
Total
2021
£
55,945
90,350
146,295

The following government grants were received:

Arts Council England £127,500 (2021, £80,000). These funds were received as part of the Culture Recovery fund

Postcode Lottery £19,810 (2021, £NIL). These funds supported specific charitable production and education projects

Reading Borough Council £NIL (2021, £8,350). These funds were provided as a Covid recovery grant.

3. Income from charitable activities

Production income
Education income
Total
2022
£
111,693
33,414
145,107
Total
2021
£
23,158
-
23,158

4. Other income

Sponsors
TTR claim
Sundry income
Total
2022
£
2,667
4,829
1,540
9,036
Total
2021
£
4,000
-
-
4,000

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 January 2022

5. Expenditure on charitable activities

Total
2022
2022
2022
2022
£
£
£
£
Unrestricted
funds
Designated
funds
Restricted
funds
Production expenditure
160,180
-
57,150
217,330
Education expenditure
23,858
550
3,000
27,408
Staff costs
43,946
-
6,250
50,196
227,984
550
66,400
294,934
Total
2021
£
30,515
12,622
23,850
66,987

6. Expenditure on fundraising

Staff costs Total
2022
£
1,100
Total
2021
£
1,461

7. Support and Governance costs

Support
costs
Governance
costs
£
£
Staff costs
48,400
-
Utilities
(88)
-
Website
2,102
-
Depreciation
1,313
-
Sundry
8,353
600
60,080
600
Total
2022
Support
costs
Governance
costs
£
£
£
48,400
36,453
-
(88)
4,316
-
2,102
4,994
-
1,313
-
-
8,953
1,931
600
60,680
47,694
600
Total
2021
£
36,453
4,316
4,994
-
2,531

48,294

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 January 2022

8. Tangible fixed assets

Furniture and
equipment
Cost
£
At 1 February 2021
-
Additions
10,511
At 31 January 2022
10.511
Depreciation
At 1 February 2021
-
Depreciation
1,313
At 31 January 2022
1,313
Net book value
At 1 February 2021
-
At 31 January 2022
9,197
Total
£
-
10,511
10,511
-
1,313
1,313
-
9,197

9. Debtors

Trade debtors
Prepayments
2022
£
28,016
4,512
32,528
2021
£
7,791
1,780

9,751

10. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

Trade creditors
Accruals and deferred income
2022
£
206
11,283
11,489
2021
£
1,976
12,537
14,513

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RABBLE THEATRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 January 2022

11. Unrestricted funds

The�e a�e �he �n�e���ic�ed f�nd� �hich a�e ma�e�ial �o �he cha�i���� ac�i�i�ie�� and a�e made �p a� follo�� :

Balance at Incoming Resources Transfers Balance at 31
1 February resources expended January 2022
2021
£ £ £ £ £
Unrestricted Fund
- General 26,797 298,719 (289,764) - 35,752
For the year ended 31 January 2021
Balance at Incoming Resources Transfers Balance at 31
1 February resources expended January 2021
2020
£ £ £ £ £
Unrestricted Fund -
General 5,177 138,362 (116,742) - 26,797

For the year ended 31 January 2021

Unrestricted funds comprise income granted or donated to or earned by the charity to be used at the discretion of the trustees to fund any activity in f���he�ance of �he cha�i���� objec�i�e��

12. Designated funds

Designated funds are set aside by the trustees, as a part of unrestricted funds, to be used for the following future projects.

Balance at 1
February2021
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Balance at 31
January2022
Access fund(1) - 5,773 (550) 5,223
Find a home fund(2) - 9,568 - 9,568
Total - 15,341 (550) 14,791

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 January 2022

There were no designated funds in the previous year.

13. Restricted funds

These are the restricted funds which are material to the cha�i���� activities and are held in the current year for specific purposes. They are made up as follows:

Balance at 1
February2021
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Balance at 31
January2022
£ £ £ £
Core support fund 20,000 - (20,000) -
Specific production
expenditure fund
5,040 22,059 (27,099) -
Specific education
expenditure fund
- 3,000 (3,000) -
General production
contingencyfund
10,051 - (10,051)
Support funding for staff
posts(1)
- 6,250 (6,250) -
Total 35,091 31,309 (66,400) -

The�e a�e �he �e���ic�ed f�nd� �hich a�e ma�e�ial �o �he cha�i���� ac�i�i�ie� and a�e held in �he previous year for specific purposes. They are made up as follows:

Balance at 1
February2020
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Balance at 31
January2021
£ £ £ £
Core support fund - 20,000 - 20,000
Specific production
expenditure fund
- 5,040 - 5,040
General production
contingencyfund
- 10,051 - 10,051
Total - 35,091 35,091

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 January 2022

14. Trustees

No trustee received remuneration for their services as a trustee during the year (2021, Nil) nor were any expenses reimbursed.

15. Related party transactions

Reading Between the Lines Ltd, a company owned by the Executive and Artistic Directors of the charity, provided £10,051 for contingency funding in 2021. During the year this fund was expended with a nil balance at 31 January 2022

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