Worcester Musical
Theatre Company
WORCESTER
MUSICAL
THEATRE
COMPANY
Report of the Trustees
and
Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31st December 2024

Registered Charity Number 1186651
Worcester Musical Theatre Company CIO
Report of the trustees for the year ended 31" December 2024
Governance and Management
Governing Document
The Charity is governed by a constitution registered on 28th November 2019.
Recruitment and Appointment of the Trustees
At every subsequent annual general meeting of the members of the CIO, one-third of
the cha rity trustees shall retire from office. If the number of charity trustees is not
three or a multiple of three, then the number nearest to one-third shall retire from
office and are eligible for re-election.
Related Parties
The Charity is guided by both local and national policy in so far as it follows the
Charity's objectives.
Objectives
The objects of the CIO is to educate the public in the Dramatic and Operatic Arts, to
further the development of public appreciation and taste in the said arts, and to
further such Charitable Institutions and Charitable purpose as the trustees shall time
to time determine.
Chair's Report
On behalf of the Trustees of Worcester Musical Theatre Company, I would like to
thank all those who were involved with our 2024 performance "Stand by Me"
Ticket sales for this production were the highest ever for our group at £28,289. Well
done to all those who sold tickets.
Congratulations to the 70 plus children from our partici pating schools, Himbleton C of
E Primary School who were new to this performance, Flyford Flavell C of E Primary
School and Harlequin Stage School. Harlequin Stage School appeared onstage
regularly throughout the show and the school children were in two sections and all
performed beautifully.

We thank the 35 on stage performers and our more than 70 backstage personnel.
This includes Val Knight, our show produce, all of the section di rectors, the stage
crew, band, call boyi lighting and sound teams, wardrobe and props teams, make-
up and hair stylists, ticket co-ordinator and publicity team, photography and
videography team, chaperones, the front of house team and all those I have mi55edl !
Congratulations to you all and thank you for being a part of the show.
We really appreciate the support that we received from Worcester Theatre's
Sarah-jane Morgan, the theatre staff and volunteers. The Mayoress of Worcester City
and her Consort, along with the NODA Reps watched the Friday evening performance
as our guests. All said how much they had enjoyed the show.
We are also grateful to our wider network of supporters who have helped us in so
many ways - the staff at the Perdiswell Young Peoples Leisure Club, staff and parents
of our child performers, our fellow theatre groups in Worcester, programme
advertisers, song sponsors, those who donated raffle prizes, and to all the grant
donors. What a listi
We have now moved on from Nunnery Wood High School to a larger storage facility.
We give special thanks to Nunnery Wood High School for the loan of their storage
area for many years, free of charge.
New Hope Worcester and West Mercia Women's Aid were the Charities chosen to
benefit from donations and both received £1,000.
So now we look forward to "Shine" at The Swan Theatre 11
15, November 2025.
Preparat.
s are already well underway for the 6 performancesl
th
Chairman of Trustees, 2024

Public Benefit
In planning our activities for the year, the trustees bore in mind the Charitiy
Commission's guidance on public benefit.
Financial Review
The Charity continues to depend on monies raised through ticket sales, with no
guaranteed income stream and this has been identified as a major risk area for the
CIO'S continued existence.
Core Reserves Policy
The Trustees aim to accumulate sufficient (restricted) reserves to cover normal
operating expenses for six months should funding cease. It is, however, anticipated
that this reserve may, on occasion be depleted, so a shorter period of expenditure
would be covered.
Use of core reserves:
To support funds and grants until anticipated monies are actually cleared.
To cover unexpected costs on a one-off bas1S.
All decisions regarding the use of the core fund will be made by the trustees with a
minimum attendance at a meeting of 3 people and by a majority decision.
Trustees, responsibilities in the evaluation of the financial statements.
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, report and Financial
statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting
Standards.
The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare
financial statements for each fina ncial year which give a true and unbiased view of the
state of the affairs of the CIO and of the incoming resources and application of
resources by the charity for that period. In preparing these fi nancia I statements, the
trustees are required to:
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently
observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP
make judgement5 and estimates that are reasonable and prudent
state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to
any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is
inappropriate to presume that the CIO will continue to operation.
The Trustees are responsible for keepi ng proper accounti ng records which disclose with
reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the CIO and enable them to
ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity
(Accounts Reports Regulations 2008) and the trust deed. They are also responsible for
safeguarding the assets of the CIO and hence for taking responsible steps for the
prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Statement of Fi na ncial Activities
For the Year to 31st December 2024

Worcester Musical Theatre Company
Registered Charity: 1186651
Financial Statements lor the year ended 31 December 2024
Year ended
31 December 2023
Year ended
31 December 2024
INCOME
3.893
1,035
Production surplus
Members subscriptions
100 Club income less prize5
Other income
1,534
1,005
966
692
EXPENDITURE AND DONATIONS
2,751
500
Storage and admin. expenses
Charitable donatlOn5
3,107
Surplusldeficit for the year
BALANCE SHEET
Asat
31 December 2023
Asat
31 December 2024
CAPITAL ACCOUNT
34,156
Balance brought forward
Surplus/deficit for the year
36.525
Balance carried forward
REPRESENTED BY
2,433
Cash at bank - current account
deposit account
2,490

Worcester Mus4¢al Theatre Company
Registered Charity: 1186651
Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024
Year ended
31 December 2023
Year ended
31 December 2024
PRODUCTION ACCOUNT
Movin on Up
Stand by Me
INCOME
26,943
I,Q31
450
8(10
1,196
1,715
Ticket sales
Programme Sales
Programme advertising
Spon50r a Song
Show raffle
Grants, donations and chidren's messages
Miscellaneou5 income
28,289
1,047
350
1,025
1,278
310
145
EXPENDITURE
7.935
3,763
395
1,308
1,917
1,713
1,953
381
Theatre hire
Band and musical arrangement5
Performing rights
Costumes
Scenery
Lighting
Sound
8,620
3,885
415
3,768
1,983
1.900
2,158
930
Properties
Rehearsal room
Publicity
Choreography
Hospitality
Programme costs
Admin
Transport
Other show expense5
1,681
1,698
1,200
462
2,379
1,119
800
121
1.097
822
1,490
322
1.440
477
250
770
Produrtlon surplu5