## Displace Yourself Theatre
Charity number 1183481
A company limited by guarantee number 10660125
## Annual Report and Financial Statements
for the year ended 30 March 2024
## Displace Yourself Theatre
## Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 30 March 2024
|**Contents**|**Page**|
|---|---|
|Trustees' report|2 to 4|
|Examiner's report|5|
|Statement of financial activities|6|
|Balance sheet|7|
|Notes to the accounts|8 to 11|
**Prepared by West Yorkshire Community Accountancy Service CIO**
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## Displace Yourself Theatre
## Trustees' report for the year ended 30 March 2024
## **Reference and administrative details of the charity, its trustees and advisors**
The trustees during the financial year and up to and including the date the report was approved were: **Name Position Dates**
Mike Auger Aghileh Hatami Jennifer Nevin Julia Skelton Lily Moharrer Mark Frazer Alaina Heath Sharleen Shaha
Jennifer Nevin Resigned 26 March 2024 Julia Skelton Lily Moharrer Mark Frazer Alaina Heath Appointed 21 May 2024 Sharleen Shaha Appointed 13 Mar 2024 **Charity number** 1183481 Registered in England and Wales **Company number** 10660125 Registered in England and Wales **Registered and principal address Bankers** 6 Hazelheads Co-operative Bank plc Baildon Bradford BD17 6LH
## **Independent examiner**
Simon Bostrom FCIE **West Yorkshire Community Accountancy Service CIO** Stringer House 34 Lupton Street Leeds LS10 2QW
## **Structure, governance and management**
The charity is a company limited by guarantee and was formed on 8 March 2017. It is governed by a memorandum and articles of association as amended by special resolution on 8 March 2018. The liability of the members in the event of the company being wound up is limited to a sum not exceeding £10. The charity was registered with the Charity Commission on 20 May 2019.
## **Method of recruitment and appointment of trustees**
The trustees of the charity are also the directors for the purposes of company law may be appointed by the members by ordinary resolution or by the directors themselves.
## **The charity's objects**
To advance the arts for the public benefit, in particular but not exclusively by creating works for participation and performance which educate the public on subjects of social and material inequality and displacement.
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## Displace Yourself Theatre
## Trustees' report (continued) for the year ended 30 March 2024
## **The charity's main activities**
The charity’s objectives are achieved through the following areas of activity:
## **1. New work and touring**
We create powerful shows that engender empathy in audiences and give them the tools to be active in contributing to a fairer society. We are passionate about equality, collaboration and the value of mutual exchange – all our shows are made through an in-depth process of research with people who have livedexperience of the themes we are exploring, providing a platform for these communities to use theatre as a way to make their voices heard.
Our productions tackle the inequalities that exist in the world today - they are urgent, poignant and relevant. Through touring our shows to venues across the country we inspire audiences to think differently and question. Our shows are always followed by an audience discussion to support people unpick these important issues and talk about real things they can do to make a difference now.
## **2. Arts and wellbeing with displaced people**
We deliver creative activities with Sanctuary Seekers (primarily refugees, asylum seekers) and people with mental health needs using drama and the arts to boost confidence, develop self-expression, and support mental wellbeing and the processing of trauma. Our regular workshops provide vital care, creativity and inspiration for some of the most isolated people in our society, building a sense of connection and a supportive community for those taking part.
## **3. Training and support for artists creating socially engaged work**
All our creative activities, workshops and production research are embedded with a trauma-conscious process. The integrity, value and effectiveness of this approach has been recognised as a model of best practice within the industry and we train and support other artists and organisations in working with marginalised and vulnerable communities and creating new entry routes into the arts.
## **Public benefit statement**
In setting our objectives and planning our activities our Trustees have given serious consideration to the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit. DYT advances the arts for the public benefit and educates the public by creating high quality artistic works that seek to tell the stories that usually go unheard and inspire curiosity, compassion and a desire for change, and that break down social and cultural barriers. We increase engagement with the arts through providing opportunities for people to express their creativity and access their inner artist.
## **Achievements and performance**
DYT have expanded their delivery of Creative Wellbeing Sessions (CWS) in Stockton, Bradford and Online – reaching over 4000 displaced People in the last 12 months. Preparing for Bradford City of Culture 2025, DYT are developing their biggest project to date: A large scale out door theatre show called A World Without Death. This project is engaging with displaced people across the Bradford District to support their wellbeing whilst inviting them to be involved in the Theatre show. This year has been DYT supporting the sector by employing over 30 freelance artists and proving routes through to bolster people’s artistic careers. DYT have also continued to deliver their bespoke Trauma Conscious Training programmes across the UK, working to improve the health and the delivery of arts activities nationwide.
## **Financial review**
The net expenditure for the year was £19,208, including net expenditure of £3,815 on unrestricted funds and net expenditure of £15,393 on restricted funds after transfers.
## **Reserves policy**
The charity's free reserves, excluding fixed assets, at the year end were £20,628. DYT does not have a reserves policy but the board have agreed to formulate a policy in the current year.
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## Displace Yourself Theatre
## Trustees' report (continued) for the year ended 30 March 2024
## **Statement of trustees' responsibilities**
The trustees (who are also the directors for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees report and the financial statements in accordance with the applicable law and UK Accounting Standards.
Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial accounts for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for the year. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently;
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
state whether applicable UK accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
prepare the accounts on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and to enable them to ensure that the financial accounts comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
This report has been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities (Charities SORP (FRS102)), and in accordance with the special provisions of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
Approved by the board of trustees on 19/12/2024
Julia Skelton (Trustee)
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## Displace Yourself Theatre
## Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Displace Yourself Theatre
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charitable company for the year ended 30 March 2024, which are set out on pages 6 to 11.
## **Responsibilities and basis of report**
As the charity's trustees of the charitable company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the charitable company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
## **Independent examiner's statement**
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
- 1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or 2 the accounts do not accord with those records; or
- 3 the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view' which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
- 4 the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities [applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)].
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Simon Bostrom FCIE
19/12/2024
## **West Yorkshire Community Accountancy Service CIO**
Stringer House 34 Lupton Street Leeds LS10 2QW
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## Displace Yourself Theatre
## Statement of Financial Activities
## (including summary income and expenditure account) for the year ended 30 March 2024
|Notes
2024
Unrestricted
funds
£
**Income from:**
Grants and donations
(2)
12,562
Fee income
27,838
Other income
-
**Total income**
40,400
**Expenditure on:**
Performance fees and other freelancers
22,392
Travel and accommodation
956
Resources and production costs
12,090
Rent and rates
3,620
IT software and consumables
184
Independent examination
924
Bank charges
227
Insurance
-
Other administrative costs
3,822
Business development
-
Stolen funds
-
**Total expenditure**
44,215
**Net income / (expenditure)**
(3,815)
**Fund balances brought forward**
24,443
**Fund balances carried forward**
(3)
20,628|2024
Restricted
funds
£
53,137
-
-
53,137
53,986
3,981
7,726
445
459
-
-
662
1,271
-
-
68,530
(15,393)
23,398
8,005|2024
Total
funds
£
65,699
27,838
-
93,537
76,378
4,937
19,816
4,065
643
924
227
662
5,093
-
-
112,745
(19,208)
47,841
28,633|2023
Total
funds
£
21,489
22,119
51
43,659
56,055
1,691
10,925
1,361
511
924
159
306
369
372
100
72,773
(29,114)
76,955
47,841|
|---|---|---|---|
All incoming resources and resources expended derive from continuing activities.
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## Displace Yourself Theatre
## Balance sheet
|as at 30 March 2024
2024
Unrestricted
£
**Current assets**
Debtors and prepayments
(4)
-
Cash at bank and in hand
(5)
21,552
**Total current assets**
21,552
**Current liabilities:**
**amounts falling due within one year**
Creditors and accruals
(6)
924
**Total current liabilities**
924
**Net current assets / (liabilities)**
20,628
**Net assets**
20,628
**Funds**
Unrestricted funds
20,628
Restricted funds
-
**Total funds**
20,628|2024
Restricted
£
4,337
3,668
8,005
-
-
8,005
8,005
-
8,005
8,005|2024
Total
£
4,337
25,220
29,557
924
924
28,633
28,633
20,628
8,005
28,633|2023
Total
£
7,327
44,492
51,819
3,978
3,978
47,841
47,841
24,443
23,398
47,841|
|---|---|---|---|
For the year ending 30 March 2024 the charitable company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The members have not required the charitable company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476. The trustees (who are also the directors for the purposes of company law) acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies’ regime and with FRS 102 (effective January 2019).
The financial statements were approved by the board of trustees on 19/12/2024
## Julia Skelton (Trustee)
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## Displace Yourself Theatre
## Notes to the accounts
for the year ended 30 March 2024
## **1 Accounting policies**
## **Basis of accounting**
These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with 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) (effective 1 January 2019) and with the Charities Act 2011.
The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. There has been no change to the accounting policies since last year.
No changes have been made to the accounts for previous years.
## **Going concern**
The trustees are satisfied that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue.
## **Incoming resources**
All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when the charity becomes entitled to the resources, if it is more likely than not that the trustees will receive the resources and the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability.
## **Grants and donations**
Grants and donations are only included in the SOFA when the charity has unconditional entitlement to the resources.
Where grants are related to performance and specific deliverables, they are accounted for as the charity earns the right to consideration by its performance.
## **Expenditure and liabilities**
Expenditure is recognised on an accrual basis as a liability is incurred. Liabilities are recognised where it is more likely than not that there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out the resources and the amount of the obligation can be measured with reasonable certainty.
## **Taxation**
As a charity the organisation benefits from rates relief and is generally exempt from income tax and capital gains tax but not from VAT. Irrecoverable VAT is included in the cost of those items to which it relates.
## **Fund accounting**
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity.
Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donor or through the terms of an appeal.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the accounts.
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## Displace Yourself Theatre
## Notes to the accounts continued
## for the year ended 30 March 2024
|**2 Grants and donations**
Arts Council England
Bradford 2025
City of Bradford Met. Dist. Council (CBMDC)
Lempriere Pringle
Baring Foundation
Johnathan Ruffer Foundation
Other donations
**3 Restricted funds**
Balance b/f
£
Baring Foundation
15,996
Arts Council England
7,325
CBMDC Coronation
-
Arts Council England
-
CBMDC 2
-
CBMDC 3
-
Bfd 2025 City of Culture
-
Bfd 2025 Seed Commission
77
23,398|2024
Unrestricted
funds
£
-
-
-
12,500
-
-
62
12,562
Incoming
£
-
-
200
32,487
9,450
1,000
10,000
-
53,137|2024
Restricted
funds
£
32,487
10,000
10,650
-
-
-
-
53,137
Outgoing
£
15,996
7,325
200
28,932
5,000
1,000
10,000
77
68,530|2024
Total
funds
£
32,487
10,000
10,650
12,500
-
-
62
65,699
Transfers
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-|2023
Total
funds
£
-
2,460
-
-
1,420
17,500
109
21,489
Balance c/f
£
-
-
-
3,555
4,450
-
-
-
8,005|
|---|---|---|---|---|
**Fund name** Baring Foundation
Arts Council England
CBMDC Coronation Arts Council England
CBMDC 2
CBMDC 3
Bfd 2025 City of Culture
Bfd 2025 Seed Commission
## **Purpose of restriction**
Towards a programme of creative mental health activity, professional training for artists and a paid work placement with the charity.
Creative Development – Coming out of the pandemic to deliver regular sessions and to create a new touring show ‘Inner Circle’. Funding to host a Corronation Event in Bradford. DYT’s Biggest show to date – ‘A World Without Death’. Regular engagement with displaced people and training for local artists.
BMDC’s Large Grant awarded to DYT to continue regular Engagement with Displaced people, and supporting the next phase of a new theatre show. BMDC’s Small Grant awarded to DYT for regular Engagement in Bradford, supporting the Development of a new theatre show.
Bradford City of Culture 2025 match funding support for ‘A World Without Death’.
Seed Commission to research and develop a new theatre show.
|**Debtors and prepayments**
Prepayments
Accrued income|2024
£
396
3,941
4,337|2023
£
549
6,778
7,327|
|---|---|---|
## **4 Debtors and prepayments**
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## Displace Yourself Theatre
## Notes to the accounts continued
## for the year ended 30 March 2024
|**5 **
**6 **
**7 **
**8 **|**Cash at bank and in hand**
Cash at bank
Cash in hand
**Creditors and accruals**
Creditors
Accruals
**Tangible assets**
**Cost**
At 1 April 2023
Additions
At 30 March 2024
**Depreciation**
At 1 April 2023
Charge for year
At 30 March 2024
**Net book value**
At 30 March 2024
At 31 March 2023
**Related party transactions**
**Trustee expenses**
**Trustee remuneration and benefits**
Mike Auger
Performance fees paid
Jennifer Nevin
Performance fees paid
No trustee received any expenses during this year or the previous year.|2024
£
25,220
-
25,220
2024
£
-
924
924
£
2,166
-
2,166
2,166
-
2,166
-
-
2024
£
25,183
27,155
52,338
Office
equipment|2023
£
44,492
-
44,492
2023
£
2,264
1,714
3,978
Total
£
2,166
-
2,166
2,166
-
2,166
-
-
2023
£
13,478
20,564
34,042|
|---|---|---|---|
The above payments are permissible within the terms of the charity's governing document. No other trustees received any remuneration or benefits.
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## Displace Yourself Theatre
## Statement of Financial Activities including comparatives for all funds (including summary income and expenditure account) for the year ended 30 March 2024
|2024
2023
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
£
£
**Income**
Grants and donations
12,562
17,609
Fee income
27,838
22,119
Other income
-
51
**Total income**
40,400
39,779
**Expenditure**
Performance fees and other freelancers
22,392
17,427
Travel and accommodation
956
-
Resources and production costs
12,090
3,316
Rent and rates
3,620
-
IT software and consumables
184
69
Independent examination
924
84
Bank charges
227
159
Insurance
-
35
Other administrative costs
3,822
300
Business development
-
-
Stolen funds
-
100
**Total expenditure**
44,215
21,490
**Net income / (expenditure)**
(3,815)
18,289
**Fund balances brought forward**
24,443
6,154
**Fund balances carried forward**
20,628
24,443|2024
Restricted
funds
£
53,137
-
-
53,137
53,986
3,981
7,726
445
459
-
-
662
1,271
-
-
68,530
(15,393)
23,398
8,005|2023
Restricted
funds
£
3,880
-
-
3,880
38,628
1,691
7,609
1,361
442
840
-
271
69
372
-
51,283
(47,403)
70,801
23,398|2024
Total
funds
£
65,699
27,838
-
93,537
76,378
4,937
19,816
4,065
643
924
227
662
5,093
-
-
112,745
(19,208)
47,841
28,633|2023
Total
funds
£
21,489
22,119
51
43,659
56,055
1,691
10,925
1,361
511
924
159
306
369
372
100
72,773
(29,114)
76,955
47,841|
|---|---|---|---|---|
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