2020-08-31-accounts

					SORp reference
Summary		ofthe purposes of				The purpose ofthe charitable company asset
the charity as set			out	in its		out in the governing documents continues to
governing		document				be:
						TO PROMOTE, IMPROVE, DEVELOP AND
						MAINTAIN PUBUC EDUCATION AND THE
						APPRECIATION OFTHEATRE, DRAMA AND THE
						PERFORMING ARTS IN ALL ITSASPECTS BY,
						BUTNOT LIMITED TO:
						1.THE PREPARATION AND PRESENTATION OF
						THEATRE AND MUSIC THEATRE
						PERFORINANCES BYPRIMARILY, BUTNOT
						EXCLUSIVELY, DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN
						AND YOUNG PEOPLE:
						2.THE PROVISION OFTHEATRE, DRAMA,
						PERFORMING ARTS AND DRAMA THERAPY
						WORKSHOPS FOR CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE
						AND ADULTS.
Summary activities		ofthe main in relation to those			Para 1.17and ~.i9	Toconnect young people, who would
purposes		for the public				not normally have any access to
benefit,	in particular,			the		contemporary theatre.
activities,		projects	or
services		identified	in	the		Todeliver regular, high quality drama
accounts.						workshops foryoung people ln an
						underserved community, raising
						aspirations and enhancing their social
						and personal development
						Tocreate asense ofbelonging and
						foster positive relationships between
						young people and their community
						through an active membership
						programme, utlllslng background in
						both professional theatre and drama
						therapy.
						Todevelop partnership work with other
						local schools and the communi

			using drama and drama therapy to
			support well-being and enhance the
			pastoral care young people are
			receiving.
			To provide avolunteer scheme for
			members aged 18plus encouraging
			them to take responsibility, get involved
			in the running ofthe activities and
			supporting the younger children.
			Toencourage WCYT members to look
			beyond their immediate surroundings
			and, through the charity's links with the
			theatre industry and drama schools, to
			provide them with opportunities to
			further their education and gain work
			experience, often leading to
			employment.
			Tosupport young theatre practitioners
			and artists, training them and inviting
			them to work with us and develop
			shows with and forour members.
			Tobe flexible in our approach,
			delivering work In dlfI'erent ways, using
			different media, toadapt tothe changing
			environment and provide bespoke
			services to best suit the needs ofthe
			young people we serve.
Statement	confirming	Para 1.18	The White City Theatre Project's
whether the trustees have			Trustees confirm that they have referred
had regard	tothe guidance		tothe Charity Commission's guidance
issued by the Charity			on 'public benefit' in making its
Commission	on public		decisions and review the company's
benefit			aims and ob ectlves on a ular basis.

benefit							aims and ob ectlves o	n a ular	basis.
Additional			Information		(optional)
You ma	choose to			include		further statements	where relevant about:
						SORP ra1'srence
						Para 1.38
Policy on		grant making
						Para 1.38
Policy on		social investment
including		program		related
investment
						Para 1.38	All our youth theatre members are given
Contribution			made	by			the chance to become	volunteers	once
volunteers							they reach the age of	18.We currently
							have two age groups,	the older
							members often mentor the younger
							ones and we encoura	ethem to	sta

chieve	men	ts and Per	formance
			SORP reference
				Wh I Y Th
				Drama Groups:
Summary ofthe main achievements ofthe charity,			Para 1.20	WCYT continues to deliver free ofcharge
identifying	the	difference the		regular weekly drama activities for
charity's	work	has made to		young people aged 9-24 years in two
the circumstances ofits beneficiaries and any wider				separate age groups at the Bush Theatre, fostering a "club" atmosphere-
benefits to society as a				asense ofbelonging for all members.
whole.
				They have been delivering high quality
				drama workshops, that engage young
				people and bring different age groups
				together and get young people, who may
				otherwise never meet, working together
				In partnership.
				We presently have 4active volunteers
				who attend regularly weekly sessions,
				learning new skills and supporting the
				younger members ofthe group.
				In May 201927members ofour senior
				group took part In the National Theatre
				Connections Festival performing their
				show 'Chaos' by Laura Lomas which
				they had been rehearsing forseveral
				months. They first performed itat their
				home venue the Bush Theatre, going on
				to perform at the Lyric Theatre
				Hammersmlth to a full house.
				WCYT in partnership with the Bush
				Theatre ran their annual summer project
				from June through to the end ofJuly
				where members ofthe youth theatre
				worked with playwright Bisola Alabi
				during their Monday night workshops
				developing their ideas, which Bisola
				used to write 'Watch Me Dance' ~They
				went on to rehearse and perform the
				play on the main stage atthe Bush
				theatre to a public audience during a
				week4ong summer performance project
				at the innin ofthe summer holld	s.

At the end ofthe project, members of	the
company went on a fully funded trip to
the Bridge Theatre tosee a magical
production ofA Midsummer Night' s
Dream.
All members ofthe WCYT along with
their families were invited (free of
charge) tosee the opening ofthe
National Theatre's production ofPeter
Pan at Troubadour Theatre in White City,
which many attended.
In September 2019WCYT recruited new
members for both oftheir drama groups
through local schools and community
organlsatlons. They Iilled all available
places and had to put many children and
young people on a waiting list. WCYT
give priority to children and young
people living in White City as well as
always ensuring that they are reaching
children and young people who would
otherwise not have access to drama and
the arts, including socially excluded
children.
ln October members ofthe junior group
went on a trip toTheatre Royal Strafford
East tosee Dexter and Winter's
Detective Agency written by Nathan
Bryon. Nathan who isone ofour trustees
and alumni went on to run aworkshop
based on themes ofthe play with the
children.
In October WCYT directors took part In
the NT Connections Directors weekend
at the National Theatre In preparation	for
taking part in the NT Connections
festival 2020.
In December our junior group did a
sharing performance for their families
and some ofour senior members went	to
see 'The Arrival' at the Bush Theatre.
In January 2020the senior group began
rehearsals for The ITby Vlvlenne
Franzman which they were due to
perform in April at the NT Connections
Festival 2020. In INarch, just before the
home performance atthe Bush Theatre
the country went into lockdown,
therefore WCYT had to close Its doors
and cancel all rformances. Natural

this was a huge disappointment to
WCTP and all ofour young people.
However, we quickly found we were able
toconnect with our members via Zoom
and found new ways toengage with the
group. In order to make sure the group
were able to perform 'The It' in some
form, we asked the senior group to film
their monologues from the play on their
phones or laptops and we did group
scenes on Zoom which have been used
tocreate a film ofthe play. The result is
avery powerful piece which reflects the
difficulties young people encounter
living in current times, itisagreat
testament to the young people's talent
and commitment.
We also went ahead with our annual
Bush Summer Project with the senior
group in a new format. As In previous
years the Bush commissioned a
playwright toworkshop with the group
and write a play based on their ideas.
This time the sessions were delivered
over Zoom during June and July with
writer Sharon Kanollk, who went on to
write a radio play called Pioneers. The
play was very much Influenced by the
group's ideas and experiences during
lockdown. Making a radio play was a
first for WCYT and ithas been a really
brilliant experience for everyone
involved and great to keep arecord of
these extraordinary times.
Also, during the summer months over
Zoom, members ofWCYT were working
with film maker, Stuart Mackenzle
developing afilm. Once lockdown
restrictions had eased the group were
able to take part in ashort film called
Knockdown written by Stuart. The film
was shot at the end ofthe summer
holidays, outside in small socially
distanced groups in locations around
White City and Shepherds Bush. The film
was shared via Social media platforms.
As a result ofCovld-19 our expectatlons
have had tochange enormously, ltwas
very disappointing that we couldn't meet
at the Bush for our usual workshops and
were not able to do live perfiormances.
However, we' re pleased with the way we
have managed to keep agreat deal of
our members en a ed and in the

process, we have devised exciting new
projects which have created dlfi'erent
challenges and experiences and new
methods ofworking.
The young people we work with across
all ofour projects regularly report
increased self~onfldence and wellbeing
as a result oftaking part in activities at
WCTP. Their parents/carers also report
seeing these positive Improvements. By
encouraging and developing the
students' communication, presentation
and cowperation skills, it impacts on
their ability to collaborate and socialise
more successfully at home, school and
within the local community. These skills
benefit the young people in their future
personal, academic and working lives.
Covid-19
The pandemic has been an especially
difficult time foryoung people who have
found the long periods ofisolation away
from education and their peers very
challenging, many have suflered with
anxiety and other mental health
problems. Fortunately, we have
managed to retain all our youth theatre
services and keep In touch with the
majority ofour members via 2oom
throughout periods oflockdown.
Regular digital meetings with the youth
theatre offered a fun and engaging way
for young people to reconnect with each other, helping alleviate feelings of
loneliness and Isolation, providing asafe
space where the young people could talk
about their I'eellngs and experiences
whilst also keeping active and creative.
INeasures taken:
When we went into lockdown we worked
online therefore reducing any risk ofthe
spread ofCovld.
When lockdown restrictions were lifted,
we shot the film Knockdown, which was
all shot outdoors in small social
distanced groups. We provided PPE for
all our members and staff and practised
strict social distancing in order to reduce
the risk ofspreading Covid.
We had a comprehensive Covid-19 Risk
Assessment in place.

Seebelow results ofa recent survey	Seebelow results ofa recent survey
taken	with participants and volunteers:
95'/o	said they enjoyed the experience
ofworking together on Zoom.
100%said they felt well supported by the
youth	theatre.
100%said they learnt new skills.
100%said they felt more confident as a
result	oftaking part
100%said they felt less isolated during
lockdown.
100%said the project helped them feel
more	connected with the WCYT
94%	said they would like to take part in
an online project again.
100%said they felt their contribution
was valued.
96'/o	said they felt they could transfer
their	learnt skills to other areas oftheir
lives.
Wetook two surveys in relation to two of
the online projects we ran this past year.
Here	are some ofthe quotes from
participants:
~	Being in lockdown was really
	difficult as Ifelt really cut offfrom
	my friends, but at WCYT we
	developed afilm over Zoom and
	when restrictions ended, we were
	able to film outside.
~	Itwas good to be able toconnect
	with everyone during lockdown
~	The WCYT has been a lifeline
	during lockdown, it's been so
	good to be able tostay in touch
	with everyone and do fun
	projects.
~	Iwould describe the WCYTas
	included because you are always
	included and never left out.
~	The WCYT is the safest place to
	come to and it makes me feel part
	ofmy community.
~	It's been good still doing drama	In
	lockdown as It helps me get rid of
	my worries.
~	Ifeel happy at WCYT and It
	boosts my confidence.
~	Ifelt less isolated as Iwas still
	doing drama
~	Ifeel Ihave benefltted by coming
	out ofmy comfort zone and
	having fun with people after
	lockdown.

Review ofthe chanty's financial position at the	Review ofthe chanty's financial position at the	Review ofthe chanty's financial position at the	Review ofthe chanty's financial position at the	Review ofthe chanty's financial position at the	Review ofthe chanty's financial position at the	end	end	Para 1.21	At year end unrestricted funds were f68,588 and restricted funds weref16,215. The
ofthe period									source ofour funds were primarily from
									grants and there was an additional sum of
									E4,779received as afurlough payment.
									The charity has anet asset position atyear
									end with assets amounting tof28,469.
									The trustees consider the company to remain
									agoing concern forthe period of12months
									from the date the accounts are signed, as such
									the accounts have been signed on that basis.
Statement		explaining			the			Para 1.22	The trustees aim to maintain free reserves in
policy for holding reserves									unrestricted funds at a level which equates to
stating why			they are		held				approximately three months ofunrestricted
									charitable expenditure. The trustees consider
									that this level will provide suNcient funds to
									respond to applications for grants and ensure
									that support and governance costs are
									covered.
Amount	of	reserves			held			Para 1.22	Zero
Reasons	for holding				zero			Para 1.22	Weare a newly formed Charity, whkh
reserves									converted from aQCto aQO in April 2019.
									Weare currently worldng towards our reserve
									polky whkh aims to hold suNdent reserves
									tocover three months ofunrestricted
									charitable expenditure. The Charity is
									expanding its outreach and diversifying its
									income sources with the aim ofincreasing its
									reserves.
concern
Details offund materially							in	Para 1.24	NIA
deficit
Explanation			ofany					Para 1.23
uncertainties			about the
charity continuing				as a going
Additional		information				(optional)
You ma	choose to			include			further statements		where relevant about
									The Charity's principle source offunds
									are from grants. We have several local
The charity's principal sources offunds (including								Para 1.47	loyal funders who consistently support us. As a newly formed charity we are
any fundraising)									developing our outreach and constantly
									seeking new grants and new ways of
									fund~ising.
Investment ob'ectives		policy includin		and an				Para 1A6

social investment	social investment	policy
adopted
A description	of	the principal
risks facing	the charity
Other

Description ofcharity's		As a OO the only voting members are	As a OO the only voting members are	its
trusts:		charity trustees.
		The company was registered as a Charitable
		Incorporated Organisation on the 17		April
		2019.
Type ofgoverning document	Para 1.25	Foundation Model Constitution
trust deed, ro al charter
How is the charity	Para 1.25	CIO
constituted' ?
(e.g unin corDorated
association. CIO
Trustee selection methods	Para 1.25	Apart from the first charity trustees,	every
including details ofany		trustee must be appointed by a resolution
constitutional provisions e.g.		passed ata properly convened meeting ofthe
election to post or name of		charity trustees.
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more 'trus'tees		In selecting individuals for appointment as charity trustees, the charity trustees must
		have regard tothe sldlls, knowledge	and
		experience needed forthe effective administration oftheCI.

R	istered chari	number	1183012
Charity*s principal		address	21 Davis Road
			London
			W37SE

				ONce (Ifany)			Nunc toa	ofperson (orbody) entitled nt tnistae Ifa	ofperson (orbody) entitled nt tnistae Ifa
1	Karen	Lintem		Chair			Trustees
2	Nathan	Bryon					Trustees
	Helen	Bowring		Ex-Chair	Appointed	17/4/2019	Trustees
					Resigned	10/2/2021
4	Alexander		Schmidt		Appointed	10/2/2021	Trustees
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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf ofothers	Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf ofothers
Description ofthe assets
held in this capacity
Name and objects ofthe
charity on whose behalf	the
assets are held and how	this
falls within the custodian
charity's objects
Details ofarrangements	for
safe custody and
segregation ofsuch assets
from the charity's own
assets

Names and addresses ofadv	isers (Optional information)
Type of Name	Address
adviser
Name ofchief executive or names ofsenior stafF members		(Optionai information)
Lucy Foxell CIO

Declarations	Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved		the trustees'	report above.
Signed on behalf ofthe	charity's trustees
Signature(s)
Full name(s)	Karen Anne Lintem	Nathan		David 8	on
Position (eg Secretary,
Chair, etc)	Chair Trustee	Trustee
	16 June 2021

Q CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES	Q CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES	Q CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES	Q CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES	Q CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES	Q CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES	Q CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES	~~~~ Receipts and payments	~~~~ Receipts and payments	~~~~ Receipts and payments	~~~~ Receipts and payments	1183012 accounts	1183012 accounts			CC16a
							Forthe period		17/04/201 9	To		31/08/2020
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							funds		Restricted funds	d funds		Total	funds		L styear
							toths smarest	8	tothe nearest 8	toths nearest 5		toths nearest		5	toths saarest 8
A1 Recel ts
Hsrrrnsrsnith United		Charit						8,000
John L ons Core Costs							3$,000
Trsfal Entertainment								$,700
Dais Trust									1,275
Trust								$,000
John Thaw Foundation									1,500				1,500
LBH&FFast Track
John L on's Charit		-Sunvner			Performance
The Grocers								$,000
You Hammersrrith		&Fulhsm			Foundation
Garfield Wsston
Bank Ad ustment								10						10
Furl h P rrant								4,770
Sub total(GIossincome						forAR)
A2Asset and Investment						sales,
ese table .
						Sub total
			Tbtal			receilrta			18,215
Drama Coaches x	2												1	10$
Admln, t Ma		rrent,			Fund raisi		1 017
Luc Forte h P	rrents
HNK PAYE
nscrusment snd Vett
Admin, Fundrskri,		Book+					11210
Volunteer Trsini	I	Dev				I
Use of home ss of$ceI			Phone
Insurance
H&S I Governance
Stations IPrintin	/Post			e				$13
Travel I Psrki
u nt I Psrtlc		nt	kit					113
Coach Traini
Performance IEvents I
NTConnections									7410
	tsfrsshments									31$
Knockdown Rim
'fheatrs tickets I tri
tfssbslte I Computer		Software			I Maintenance
Bank Ch ISubsc			lions		I Dues
Accounts nc Fees
						Sutt total
A4Asset and Investment
purchases, tace		table)
						Sub total
		T'otalpaymenta					48a70		1 881
Net ofrece~paymenta)							1a,818
ASTransfers between				funds
AeCdefi%48tFIISeyhIIISd								5,487

						Unntetttcted	Unntetttcted	Restricted funds	Endowment	Endowment
		Categories	Details			funds				funds
B1Cash	funds		Cooperative	Cunent Account
					Totalcash funds	25,105
			(rerrNr belases	with	receiprs snd ssnrsrer scccrlrts))	OK		OK	OK
						Unrestricted		Restricted funds	Endowment
						funds				funds
			Details			tonearest	S	to nearest S	tesaarest f
82Other	monetary assets
									correl value
			Details							anal
B3Investment assets
			Details					Cast (apttanst)
B4Assets retained forthe
charity's	own use
						pund toertrtah
			Details			ItatNttty relates		(apttanst)	(apttanet)
B5Uabllltles
Signed by one ortwo trusSes on behaN of aN the trustees							Wnt	Name
							Karen	Lintem	16th	June 2021