2025 WHITE CITY THEATrE PROJECT Ifl WHITE QTY THEATRE PROJELT ao Transforming Lives Through Theatre Annual Report For the period from Ist September 2024 to 31st August 2025 Alexander Schmidt (Chair) Karen Lintern Nathan Bryon Janet Ellis Colette Love Trustees The Trustees of the White City Theatre Project affirm that they have taken into account the guidance provided by the Charity Commission on 'public benefit, when making decisions and regularly review the organisation's aims and objectives. Charity Registration No: 1183012 Trustees Annual Report 202412025 WHITE CITY THEATRE PROJECT The Trustees are pleased to present their annual report and accounts for White City Theatre Project CIO for the 12 month period ended 31 August 2025. Objectives and Activities The purpose of the Charitable company as set out in the governing documents continves to be: To.. Promote. Improve, Develop and Maintain Public Educaton and the appreciation of heotre, dromo ond the performing arts in oll its ospects by, but not limited to.. l.The preporotion and presentation of theatre and music theatre performances by primarily. but not exclusively, disadvantaged children and young people. 2.The provision of theatre. drama therapy workshops for children, young people ond odvlts. To provide young people, who typicolly lock occess to contemporary theotre. with meaningful opportunitios to enoooo with tho performing arts. To deliver regular, high-ovolity dromo workshops for young people in underserved communitie-. building confidence, roikn¥ing aspirations, and enhancing their sociol ond personal development. To create a sense of belonging and fostsr positive relotioiisliips betweeii yo¢Jng peokle ond their community through on octi'ie membership progromme. utilising our expert18e in both professional theatre and dramatherapy. To build strong partnerships with local schools. theatres, community groups and orts organisations, using drama to support wellbeing and pastoral care, while broadening young people's horizons through opportunities to develop skills, build nebmorks, ond occess pothwoys to fvrther educotion. troining. employment. ond porticipotion in the wider creative and community sectors. To offer a volunteer programme for members aged 18-25. providing training thot encourages them to take responsibility. actively purticipate in organising activities. and support younger children. To inspire WCYT members to look beyond their immediate surroundings and broaden their aspirations, drawing on the charitys strong onnertions within the theotre industry ond with dramo schools to provide occess to further education, troining. and work experience opportunities. often creating pothwoys into employment. Trustees Annual Report 202412025 White City Theatre Project WHITE CITY THEATRE PROJECT Chief Executive Foreward As we reflect on the past year. l am incredibly proud of everything that White City Theatre Pr achieved. ect has At a time when access to creative opportunities is becoming increosingly chollenging for mony yovng people, ovr programmes continve to provide free, inclusive spaces where participants can grow in Confidence. develop their talents, ond build meaningful connections with others. This yeor hos been chorocterised by growth. Our youth theatre hos remained fully subscribed. ovr ovtreoch work hos exponded. ond more thon 1.400 young people hove engoged with our progrommes ocross West London. From weekly workshops and school partnerships to community projects and large- scale performances. we have continued to witness the transformative impact that theatre can have on young people's lives. What makes these achievements particularly significant is r)ot simply the number of young people reached, but the quallty of the experiences they have recelved. Every workshop, pertormance, and project has been designed to ensure that participants feel valued, heard, and empowered to express themselves. None of this would be possible without the dedication of our staff, artists, volunteers, trustees, partners, funders, ond supporters. Most importantly, we thank the young people and families who ploce their trust in us and inspire vs every doy. As we look ahead. we remain committed to expanding access to the arts and ensuring thot every young person has the opportunity to experience the confidence, creativity, and sense of belonging that theatre can provide. White City Theatre Project is a West London-based charity that believes in the transformative, therapeutic, and unifying power ofthe arts. Our mission is to ¢reote safe. inclusive. and inspiring spaces where young people can develop confidence. creativity. and a sense of belonging through theatre. By engaging in drama and creative expresson. participants gain transferable skills that support their personal development, educotion, and future ospirations. Accessibility remoins ot the heart of everything we do. All White City Youth Theotre octivities ore provided f ree of chorge. ensvring that finonciol borriers never prevent participation. Alongside our youth theatre programme. we deliver outreach projects in schools and communities. collaborate with cultural organisations ocross London, and support young people through specialist dramatherapy partnerships with ReAct Dramathergpy and AIIChild. During 2024-2025, WCTP engaged more thon 1,400 young people through youth theatre, school partnerships. community programmes. and the ReAct Festival Project. Impact and Outcomes Throughout 2024-2025. White City Theatre Project continued to use theatre os o vehicle for perscnal growth. creative expression. and community connection. Engage with professionol artists and cvlturol organisations Experience high-quality thecrtre and performance opportunities Develop resilience through collaboration and creative challenge Through participation in our programmes, yovng people were provided with opportunities to.. Our progrommes continve to support young people from o wide ronge of bockgrounds and experiences. ensuring that access to creative opportunities is not determined by f inancial circumstance. Develop conf idence ond self-belief Strengthen communication and teamwork skills Build meaningful friendships and support networks Explore their creativity in a safe and inclusive environment. WHrrE CITY THEATRE PROJECT Trustees Annual Report 202412025 White City Youth Theatre Our weekly workshops at the Bush Theatre remain fvlly subscribed, with waiting lists demonstroting strong demand for accessible, high-quality youth arts provision. The junior company has 20 members ond the senior company 30, giving young people opportunities to develop creativity. confidence and resilience. while building losting friendships in o supportive and inclusive community. As porticipotion grows. we remoin comniitted to providing individuol svpport. including for those with additional neods. and ensuring every participont feels welcomed. volu?d and able to thrive. For many young people. the youth theatre provides far more than artistic development. It is a place wheretheycan find community. develop self-confidence. and experience a genuine sense of belonging. Performance Programmes Performance opportvnities remain centrol to our work, providing yovng people with the chance to develop their skills. celebrate their ochievements, ond share their voices with audiences. Notional Theotrg Conngcton$ 2025 Our Senior Compony took part in the Nationol Theatre Connections Festival 2025 with a production of No Roorèts by Gary MeNoir. diroctad by Olli Norton-smith. Porticipants embroced the chollenge of working with a contemporory script ond delivered a dynomic. visuolly striking and beautifully performed production. The quality of the performances and direction resulted in a compelling piece of theatre thot striowcosed the talent. commitment ond creativity of the compony. A porticvlor highlight was performing on the professional stoge ot the Kiln Theotre. giving porticiponts on involuoble experience of professionol theotre-moking. Junior Company Showcose During the Spring Term, our Junior Company worked wrth theotre-maker Nadine Gray to devise and creote an original performance piece. The project culminated in a shoring for porents ond carers in the Bush Studio Theatre. giving particir)onts the opportunity to perform in o professionol theotre setting. showcose their creotivity. and build conf idence in presenting their work to an audience. Summer Project 2025- The Verdict During Jvne ond Jvly. the Senior Compony worked with theatre-maker Amori Horris to devise and create an original production, The Verdict. Over five intensive days. participants showed exceptional commitment. creativity and professionolism. developing an ambitious new piece of theotre thot culminated in two fvll-hovse performonces in the Bush I heotre Stvdio for families. friends and supporters. The enthusiostic oudience response reflected the confidence. teomwork ond performonce skills participonts developed throughout the creative process, while providing valuable experience of creating ond performing original work in professionol theotrp. setting Trustees Annual Report 202412025 WHITE CITY THEATrE PROJECT Contributions Made By Volunteers ATTIC IrI Our volunteers continue to play a vital role in the success of White City Theatre Project. Theatre Trips Their generosity. commitment. and enthusiasm help create welcoming environments where young people can thrive. Experiencing live performance important port of our programme. helping young people broaden their understanding of theatre while inspiring their own creotive practice. We would like to thank Cathy Williams. Gus Mills. Toby Ineson. Ali Goldsmith. Kidist Afwerki. and Miranda Sannoh for their invaluable contribution throughout the year. Throughout the yeor. porticiponts attended productions at some of London's leading venues. including Soho Theotre. Bush Theotre. Unicorn Theatre. Lyric Hammersmith. and the Gielgud Theatre. Designed to build leadership, responsibility, and active engagement, the initiative offers training ond supports the development of essentiol life skills. Volunteers ploy a vitol role in delivering worksliops ond piojects. Inentoring younger members. and enriching the overall youth theatre experience. These experiences exposed young people to a diverse range of ortistic voices. performance styles. and storytelling approaches, enriching their engagement with the wider cultural Sector. We especially encourage alumni who return to volunteer after college or university. strengthening our community and often progressing into careers in the creative industries. We remoin committed to svpporting our alumni. Volunteers are integral to the culture of our youth theatre, serving as positive role models while gaining invaluable experience. Their commitment and impact are deeply valued. 11,lJlIVI, All volunteers complete comprehensive online Child Protection Training and receiving ongoing onsite support. In addition, we continue to k¥UPPOrt members, educational and career gools, whether progressing to higher education, droma school, or employment, reflecting ovr dedicotion to nurturing talent and personal development beyond tlie stage. Trustees Annual Report 202412025 Case Study WHITE CITY THEATrE PROJECT Parent's Testimony.. "P joined White City Youth Theatre at a particularly challensing time in her life. She had been out of formal educarion and was living quite an isolaied exisrence, with limited opportunities to socialise and build her confidence. From the mornent she joined WCYT, she was warmly welcomed and gently encouraged by Lucy and Mel to collaborate, communicate and take part alongside a large group of young people. Because the sessions were fun. creative and supportive, P was always ea er to attend. Throu8h regular participation, she develope not only new friendships but also résiliencé. indèpendènce and 8 growing sense of self-belief. GYT Feedboe* -Being8t the WCYTh8s brightened my ., boring Mond8ys. I have made new friends and l am surrounded by kind8nd positive people.- Participant Over time, P became noticeably happier, more confident 8nd more willing to take control of her own life. The safe 8r)d 8ncouraging enviror)ment at WCYT helpgd h8r discover strengths she did not know she had and ave her the confidence to engage more fully with the wori5around her". VVCYT has been absolutely key in P taking control cf her life. Since she joined, shes become happier, mcre self- confident resilient 8nd independent. Th8nk you both for msking it so much fun that she always wants to return. For P ond her family. joining White City Youth Theatre was 5i9nif icont turning point. demonstroting the tronsformotive impoct thot creotive porticipotion ond o supportive community can have on a young persm's life. "WCYT IS a fun, safe SP8ce/envlronment for the Chlldren to develop character-building skills for the future. Which is very hard to Qme by for thi45 seneration of children~ Parent Inspir¢. "What I love most about WCYTIS that no matter your background you are alway5 . welcome #nd 5UPPOrted. I have only been attending WCYTfor a year but it •I￿adY leels like a family, It has given m• $0 much ¢onfiden¢e . Participant "There$ & lotgoing on in our family, some of whi¢h affeGt$ E emotionally. Attending WYTPgives hffm the opportunity to h8ve break and is an escapism where he can lor8et about his unwanted emotions for bit. It has 8lso helped him grow more eonlident and 15 eoming out of his sho11 and his Soeial anxiety." Parent Trustees Annual Report 202412025 WHITE CITY THEATRE PROJECT Schools & Outreach Programmes Ealing Community Cohesion Project Working in portnership with Losting Support Services, WCTP delivered o ten-week progromme supporting families affected by domestic violence. Led by proctitioners Amari Horris and El10 Lovelock. the project provided a safe and welcoming environment where parents and children could build confidence. strengthen relationships. and explore self-expression through creative activity. The impact of the pro9ramme wos captured in a short documentary produced by Charlie Flint and Pink Static Films. helping to shore porticiponts. experiences ond celebrate their ochievements. The film premiered ot Eoling Pictvre House with the screening ottended by portiponts, fomilies. supporters and Dome Sheilo Hancock. Creativity, Confidence and Connection Schools Arts Week 2025 WCTP was proud to contribute to the inaugural Schools Arts Week, on initiotive led by the Lyric Hommersmith Theotre to provide creative opportunities for every primary school in the London Borough of Hommersmith & Fulhom. Performance projects remain at the heart of WCTP'S work, providing young people with opportunities to collaborate. express themselves creotively ond achieve something meaningful together. From the first ideas and rehearsols through to sharing work with an audience, participants develop confidence, resilience and teamwork skills. while discovering the value of their own voice and contribution. Toking part in o performance project helps young people build strong sense of achievement, belonging and connection with others. Practitioners Aoife Beaumont-Howell and Hannah Lee delivered workshops for oll Year 5 pupils at Fulhom Primary School. using drama to encourage communication. eolloboration. creativity. ond self- confidence. The project al4¥0 helped strengthen owarene-- White City Youth Theatre across local schools and communities. Community Engagement and Inclusivity: As we reflect on the 2024-2025 season. we ore proud of the creotivity, commitment and growth demonstrated by the young people we work with. Creoting occessible opportvnities for young people remoins centrol to our mission. Through free porticipotion. targeted outreach initiatives. and strong partnerships with schools and community organisations. WCTP continues to engage young people who moy otherwise face barriers to accessing arts provision. Our programmes bring together participants from a wide range of backgrounds ond experiences, creating inclusive spaces where young people can connect with others. develop new skills, ond explore their creotivity in o supportive environment. Through high-quality arts provision, strong partnerships and an inclusive approach. White City Theatre Project continues to creote opportunities for young people to thrive, broaden their horizons and play an active role in the culturol life of their community. Trustees Annual Report 202412025 WHITE CITY THEATRE PROJECT Schools & Outreach Programmes ReAct Festival 2025 Now in its fourth yeor, the ReAct Festivol Project continued to grow in scole ond impoct. providing high- quality creative opportunities for young people in London secondary schools. Introductory workshops were delivered to every Yeor 8 student across five partner schools. Ark Acton Academy, Phoenix Academy. Hammersmith Academy. King Solomon Acodemy and Harris Lowe Academy (the latter two through our partnership with AIIChildl. engaging morp thon 900 young rjpople The. proje.rt involve.rl 1? professionol proctitioners. including two former participants who retvrned os assistant facilitators, demonstroting the programme's long-term impact and progression opportunities. This year's theme. Freedom. encouraged young p￿pIe to explore personal. sociol and political perspectives through drama. discussion and performance. Sixty students were selected to take part in the second phase of the project, Inony with little or no previous drama experience. Working alongside professional artists. -,hey devised six originol theatre pieces inspired by the theme. e￿ct Feedb ~1 abstslutely loved It And bvould do it & million tlmes overand ov&r4gain. I met and talked to people I wouldn't normally have spokon to. and it really helpod me gain the ￿nfiden￿E to perfom7 With my ¢lassm8tas." Partictp8nt -Through taking part in the ReA¢t Féstiv81 Projoe¢ $tLtdènts hètro developed confidence, social sktlls. and a genuine Sense of joy 8nd wellbeing.- Teachai -It's gfven me ro81 rlde In myself. Working thrs hard to e perlorming rn 8 th•*tr• in Iront ol myp*r•nt$ and my frrends, I think it's really 5peci81. I'm surg we'll show &veryone how you can be tè&m-PBrticipRnt The project culminated in the ReAct Festival at the Lyric Theotre Studio. where the six shows were performed to invited oudiences. The festivol celebrated the Creativity, talent oncj commitment of the participonts vihile helping them develop confidence. communication skills and o sense of achievement. Following the project. ten young people were invited to join White City Yovth Theatre. providing a clear pathway into ongoing arts participation. To capture the project's impact. we partnered with filmmaker Charlie Flint of Pink Static Films to document the process and performances. resulting in a short film now featured on our website. he ¢ommunl¢atlon wa$ reat throughout. Ilnlsh *nd8onulntrly bullt relatlonshlps wlth t￿1r rospe¢tlve Casts. Tea¢h8r Trustees Annual Report 202412025 WHITE CITY THEATRE PROJECT th 10 Anniversary Celebration In November, we marked our 10th Anniversary with a fundroising event held at the Hommersmith Club Society attended by 120 guests. featuring music and performonces from our olumni and current youth theatre members. The evening provided an opportunity to celebrate our achievements. share the impact of our work with supporters, funders, alumni, ond new oudiences. ond raise significant funds to support WCTP'S ongcxng programmes and future growth. 4,1111,: Looking Ahead As we look to the future, demond for our progrommes continues to grow. We remain committed to expanding opportunities for young people ocross West London. strengthening partnerships. and increasing access to high-quality creative experiences for those who need them most. Building on the successes of 2024-2025, we will continue to use theatre as a powerful tool for connection. creativity. personal growth. and social change. Thank You We extend our sincere thonks to oll porticipants, fomilies, schools, ortists, volunteers, portners, ond supporters who have contributed to this year's ochievements. We are immensely grateful to the following funders for their generous support.. John Lyon'$ Foundation. Homm&rsmith Unit&d Charity. Fglix Foundotion. John Thow Fovndotion. Addison Youth. Gosling Foundation, H&F Fost-track. Young Ealing Foundatlon. Lasting Svpport Services. Their commitment enables us to continue delivering our work and making a meaningful difference to the commvnities we seNe. Your belief in the value of creotivity ond commvnity enables us to continue transforming young lives through the orts. Together, we look fonmard to onother inspiring ye￿". Trustees Annual Report 202412025 WHITE CITY THEATRE PROJECT Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of August 2025 The financial position of White City Theatre Project CIO strengthened during the year. reflecting the charity's continued commitment to prudent finonciol mono9ement. successfijl fundroising ond long-term svstainability. Income For the financiol year ended 31 August 2025. total income amounted to 2243,84S12024.. £151.8641. representing a Significant increase of E91.981. This growth wa5 achie'ied through successful fundraising activities. increased grtsnt fvnding from trusts. fovndotions ond statutory bodies. and generous donotions from our supporters. The increase in income has enhanced the charity's ability to deliver its programmes and invest in future activities. Expenditure Totol expenditure for the year wos É167.42812024.. £155.$411. The increase in expenditure reflects the exponsion of the ¢hority's octivities and services during the yeor. together with the impoct of inflotionory pressvres on staffing. programme delivery and operational costs. Expenditure continued to be carefully monitored to ensure that resourees weTe applied effieiently ond in furtherance of the charity's ehoritoble objeetives. Net Movement In Fvnds The charity recorded o net surplus of £76.417 for the yeor 12024.. defictt of £3.9771. This positive movement reflects the success of the charity's fundraising efforts ond the receipt of funding for projects to be delivered in 026. A proportion of these funds is restricted ond hos been corried forward to support octivities planned for 2025126. Net Assets As ot 31 August 2025. the Chority's net ossets stood ot E109.17512024.. È32.7581. This svbstontiol increase reflects thg Strgnothgning of thg charity's financial position during thg ygor Thg balancg includgs rgstrictgd funds hgld for specific projects ond activities to be delivered in future periods. together with unrestricted reserves that provide financial resilience ond support the ongoing delivery of the chority s core services. Conclusion Thè Trustees are pleased with the charity'ts finaneial performance dvring the year and consider its financial position to be robust and svstoinoble. Income oenercrted during the period was suffieient to meet oll operational and programme costs. while also enabling the charity to strengthen its reseNes and enhance its finoncial rgsilien¢e for 2025126. The TrustÈes remcjin confident thot the thority hos Od￿U0té resourcès to méet its ongoing tommitménts cjnd continue delivering its charitoble objectives. The growth in income. alongside prudent finoncial monagement ond Coreful control of expenditure. reflects the effective stewordship of Choritoble funds ond the Continued confidence placed in the orgonisation by its funders. supporter5 and beneficiaries. The Trv5tee5 are committed to building on thi5 Strong foundation to ensure the long~term 5VStainability of the charity and the continuation of hioh-quality opportunities and support for the young people and Communities it serves. Policy for holding Reserves The White City Theatre Project has a policy to maintain reserve5 wuivalent to approximately three month5 of unrestrictecl charitable expenditure. The trustees believe that holding reserves at this level ensures that the organisotion hos sufficient funds to oddress various needs ond contingencies. Mointoining these reserves ollows the orgonisotion to.. l.Continu8 making a positive impoct and supporting rts COUS8S. 2.Cover 5VPPOrt ond governonce costs. including stoff salories, odministrotive expense5, ond complionce requirements. By holdinll these reseryes. the chority ensures it hos the necessary finonciol resources to operate effectively. maintain good governance proctices. and fvlfill its obligotions. This upprouch provides financial stability ond flexibility. ollowing the White City Theutre Project to deliver its setvices smooth5y. The trustees believe this prvdent finoncial monogement sofeguords the or9onisotion's obility to ochieve its chorituble mission in the long term. Amount of Unrestricted Reserves held.. £30.000 Trustees Annual Report 202412025 WHITE CITY THEATRE PROJECT The Charity's Principal Sources of Funds The White City Theatre Project's principal sovrces of income are grants received from charitable trusts, foundations and the local authority. The charity hos developed ond mointoined strong relotionships with a number of long-standing funders whose continued support remains vital to the delivery of its charitoble octivities ond community progrommes. To strengthen its long-term financial sustainability. the charity continues to actively pursue new grant opportunities and develop additional fundraising initiatives. Diversifying income streams remains a key strot@oic obj@ctive. helping to reduce r@lionca on ony single qource of funding ond providino o mora resilient financial foundation for future operations. This approach enables the White City Theotre Project to Continue delivering high-quality services. fulfil its choritoble objectives and creote lasting positive impoct for the commvnities it serves. Principal Risks and Uncertainties The Trustees have overoll responsibility for thé n￿na￿ÈMènt of risk within Whité City Theotrè ond recognise that effective risk management is essentiol to the chority's ability to deliver its objectives and ensure its long-term sustoinobility. Through regular meetings ond updates from the CEO and Financial Manager. the Trustees are satisfied that appropriate systems and procedures are in place to identify. ossess, ond manoge the principal risks foced by the chority. The most significant risks currently identified relote to financiol svstoinobility, operational delivery, sofeguordino. reputational mattèrg. govèrnance Or￿ complionce. ond health and gofoty. Fir)ancial sustainability remains a key area of focus. particularly given the charity's reliance on time- limited gronts. project-based funding. ond philanthropic support. There is an inherent risk ossocioted with the timing of income receipts and the potential for fluctuations in public and private funding streams. including changes in funding priorities. T￿e Trustees mitigate this risk through active income diversification. the development of mvlti-yeor fiJnding relationships where possible. fundroising activities. budgeting and cashflow forecasting, arxj the maintenanc8 of appropriote resepoes in line with the reserves policy. Operational and delivery risk arises from the complexity of producing ond delivering live theatre and associated participatory programmes. This includes risks relating to venue access. production schedvling. technicol delivery. and the avoilobility of svitobly skilled artists and proctitioners. The Trustees manage these risks through detailed project planning, the engagement of experienced freelance professionals. strong partner relationships. ar)d the use of careful planning within production schedules. Safeguarding risk is treated as a priority areo. particularly in relation to the charity's work with children 7 young people. The Trustees hove implemented sofeguording policies ond procedures in line with current legislation and best practice. These include designated safeguarding leads, appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service IDBSI checks where required. staff and freelancer training. and clear roportin9 ond &scolotion proc¢dures. Reputational risk is monitored closely given the public-facing noture of the charity's work and the potentiol for prodvctions, portnerships, or communicotions to ottroct public scrutiny. The Trvstees mitigate this risk through clear approval processes for programming and external communications. adherence to agreed artistic and organisotionol values. and the maintenance of appropriote procedures for monoging issues should they orise. Trustees Annual Report 202412025 WHITE CITY THEATRE PROJECT Principal Risks and Uncertainties. Continued... Governance and compliance risk relates to the potential for non-compliance with legal. regulatory. or funder requirements. including those of the Chority Commission. and grant-moking bodies. The Trustees oddress this through regvlor Boord mee-.ings with oppropriote reporting, onnual review of key policies. external scrutiny of financial statements where required. and ongoing monitoring of complionce obligations. Health and safety risk arises from the delivery of rehearsals. performances. workshops. and public events. The charity mointains appropriate health ond safety policies. undertokes risk ossessments for oll relevant octivities, and ensvres thot venves and delivery partners meet reqvired standards. Insurance cover is maintained at appropriate levels. The Trustees also recognise external and strategic risks, inclvding wider economic conditions, changes in public funding for the arts. anol shifts in audience behaviour. These factors may impact both income generation and the demand for the charity's work. The orgonisation seeks to mitigate these risks throvgh strategic planning. Fjartnership development. oudience diversification. and ongoing engagement with sector developments. The Trustees will continue to review the risk monuJement f romework on o regulor bosis to ensure it remains appropriate and proportionate to the scale ond nature of the charity s octivities. Structure, Governance and Management The White City Theatre Project is constitvted os o Charitable Incorporoted Orgonisation ICIOI, registered with the Churity ComiTllSSlOI) 011 17 Apwil 2019. The chuiity operutes urider the Foviidation Model Constitution. which defines its legal structure ond governonce fromework. Under this strvcture, the only voting members are the chority trustees. This model ensures thot strategic and operationol decisions are made solèly by the board. providing a clear line of authority ond occountobility. The chority trustees are responsible for the overall governance. strategic direction. and financial oversight of the organisation. They are legally and fiduciarily obliged to act in the best interests of the Chority ond its beneficiories. Trustees are oppolnted by resolution ot a properly convened meeting. with due consideration given to the skills, experience. and knowledge required for effective leadership and administration. No trustee received any remunerotion or other benefits. includin9 reimbursed expenses. durin9 the reporting period. Trustees Annual Report 202412025 WHrrE CITY THEATrE PROJECT Reference and Administrative details: Charity Name: White City Theatre Project cio Registered Charity No: 1183012 Charity's Principal Address. 21 Davis Road. London. W3 7SE Names of Charity Trustees who manage the charity: Alexander Schmidt- Chair Karen Anne Lintern Nathan David Byron Janet Michell Ellis. MBE Colette Tiffany Brown Declarations: The trustees declare thot they have approved the trustees. report. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees: Signatures Full Names Alexander Schrnidt Karen Anne Lintern Position Trustee {Chair) Trustee Date 2 Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted Endowment
Restricted funds Total funds Last year
funds funds
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
John Lyon's Cultural & Capital Grant - 40,000 - 40,000 40,000
Young Ealing Foundation - Creative Minds - 5,775 - 5,775 -
Secondary Schools ReAct Contribution - 13,500 - 13,500 18,000
Felix Foundation - 2,500 - 2,500 -
10th Anniversary Celebration 38,707 - - 38,707 -
John Thaw Foundation - 2,500 - 2,500 2,000
Daisy Trust - 2,000 - 2,000 2,000
Clothworkers - 5,000 - 5,000 -
Addison Youth 5,000 - 5,000 -
John Lyon's Main Grant - 35,000 - 35,000 35,000
Public Donations 1,672 - - 1,672 -
Gosling Foundation - 7,500 - 7,500 -
H&F Fasttrack - 5,000 - 5,000 5,000
Lasting Support Services - 4,280 - 4,280 -
Hammersmith United Charities - 14,758 - 14,758 12,500
Easy Fundraising 71 - 71 -
Donation carried forward to next year - 60,000 - 60,000 -
Bank Interest 582 - - 582 -
H&F -Summer Giving - 2,719
AllChild - 2,500
Garfield Weston - 10,000
H&F King Charles III Coronation Youth Fund - 6,000
Lansec - 2,000
D'Oyly Carte - 3,000
Grocers - 4,000
Trafalgar Entertainment 2,145
Young Ealing Foundation - 5,000
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Sub total (Gross income for AR) 41,032 202,813 - 243,845 151,864
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
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- - - - -
Sub total - - - - -
Total receipts 41,032 202,813 - 243,845 151,864
A3 Payments
2 x Drama Coaches Youth Theatre - 13,130 - 13,130 13,285
PAYE / NIC - 7,630 - 7,630 5,060
Pension Payments for Staff - 3,259 - 3,259 923
Project Director - 30,371 - 30,371 27,411
Finance & Administrative Manager - 17,043 - 17,043 15,304
Accountany Fees, payroll admin and
software - 674 - 674 634
Office use, Software,Subscriptions, Printing,
Phones - 4,393 - 4,393 3,190
Professional Training - 791 - 791 436
H&S Governance & Insurance - 697 - 697 662
Website, IT Software & Email - 230 - 230 543
Promotion, Marketing, Social Media - 132 - 132 -
Refreshments - 468 - 468 471
Travel, Transport & Parking - 59 - 59 46
Volunteer Training & Expenses - 464 - 464 83
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Theatre Tickets / Trips - 1,099 - 1,099 1,558
Guest Artist Fees - 849 - 849 640
10th Anniversary Celebration Costs 7,335 - - 7,335 -
Asylum / Felix Project 500 - 500 -
ReAct Festival 2025 - 61,292 - 61,292 65,363
Performance Events, Workshops, Props, - 745 - 745 485
NT Connections Festival - 7,632 - 7,632 -
Summer Performance Project - 6,465 - 6,465 5,729
Ealing Community Cohesion Project - 2,170 - 2,170
All Child WLZ - - - - 2,500
Spring Performance Project - - - - 5,918
Young Ealing Creative Minds Project - - - - 5,600
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- - - -
- - - -
- - - -
- - - -
- - - - -
Sub total 7,335 160,093 - 167,428 155,841
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
- - - -
- - - -
Sub total - - - - -
Total payments 7,335 160,093 - 167,428 155,841
Net of receipts/(payments) 33,697 42,720 - 76,417 - 3,977
A5 Transfers between funds - - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end 30,449 2,309 - 32,758 -
Cash funds this year end 64,146 45,029 - 109,175 - 3,977
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## Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period |Categories
B1 Cash funds
B2 Other monetary assets
B3 Investment assets|Details
Details
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments account(s))
Details|Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £
64,146
-
-
64,146
OK
Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
Fund to which asset
belongs|Restricted funds
to nearest £
45,029
-
-
45,029
OK
Restricted funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
Cost (optional)
-
-|Endowment
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-| |---|---|---|---|---| |||||-| |||||OK| |||||Endowment
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
Current value
(optional)
-
-| CCXX R2 accounts (SS) 25/06/2026 2 B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use ## B5 Liabilities Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees **----- Start of picture text -----**
- -
- -
- -
Fund to which asset Current value
Cost (optional)
Details belongs (optional)
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Fund to which Amount due When due
Details liability relates (optional) (optional)
-
-
-
-
-
Signature Print Name Date of approval
Karen Lintern 29/06/2026
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