Trustees Reporting 2024
Quarter 1
Drama Express commenced its series of specialist masterclass workshops. The first workshop was held with songwriter Mark N from Newquay. Mark composed a song with the creative input of the young people from Drama Express. Mark introduced members of Drama Express to writing music using a keyboard and guitar.
Drama Express welcomed workshops delivered by Morwenna B, Ed R and Britain’s GOT Talent finalist Jack C. Each actor delivered a themed workshop relative to their profession and specialism. This enabled the young people to develop skills and knowledge transferable to stage productions. Holding Q&A sessions ensured workshops were bespoke to the young person’s learning and development needs.
The young people delivered a ‘showcase performance’ at Newquay Lane Theatre. A total of twenty-two acts performed with a range of performing arts genres including comedy, sketches, singing, dance, acrobatics, magic and monologues. The ‘judges’ panel included BBC Radio Cornwall Presenter Tiffany T and Drama Express patron and actor Storme T.
Quarter 2
Drama Express held workshops focusing on stage presence, positioning, and voice projection. The workshops were delivered by theatre professionals from the Minack theatre. Drama Express delivered an outdoor performance of ‘the Abridged History of Cornwall’ in Boscawen Park Truro.
More outdoor shows took place including a performance at the iconic Minack theatre. The ‘full house’ enjoyed showcase performances from Drama Express members including a collective sing along to the self-produced song ‘Its ok to be Different’. Workshops this month included circus skills and the unique skill of puppetry.
Workshops enabled Drama Express to expand across Cornwall to some new locations. These included dance sessions with Drama Express dance coach Marie S. Young people from Drama Express who are wheelchair users performed their own composition choreographed by Marie.
Through attendance at the workshops the young people were eager to display their newfound skills and knowledge. The young people relished the opportunity to develop their skills in the performing arts and there was an opportunity to link the learning in between each workshop. The momentum of learning motivated each young person and strengthened many peer group friendships. The success of the workshops Q1 /Q2 period increased Drama Express membership by 25%. Volunteer recruitment has also matched the membership increase ensuring that the high ratio of support can be maintained.
Each young person felt a sense of inclusion in this positive and innovative project. The project encouraged self-expression in an environment that young people felt safe to express themselves. There were numerous opportunities to bond over a shared experience that ensured peer group friendships were developed and sustained.
Quarter 3
Workshops were held in locations across Cornwall. A central theme of improvisation enabled young people new to Drama Express to get an insight into the approach that is taken to ensure inclusion throughout all activities and the empowerment of creative expression. An X Factor event was held at Newquay with 18 competitors delivering acts which included many skills gained from the workshop programme.
The Drama Express Christmas production was delivered at venues throughout Cornwall encompassing skills gained at each workshop[. ] Feedback from reviews highlighted the professionalism of everyone connected to the production and the team spirit during performances. Many people commented that the show was a great way to start off the run up to Christmas celebrations
Quarter 4
Our main production of the year was based on the Mr. FlannelFoot book series by Cornish Author Foz Foster. Members of Drama Express originally met ‘Mr FlannelFoot author Foz Foster through a storytelling workshop held during a ‘meet the author’ workshop session. The story captivated the young people thus a decision was made to base the next Drama Express play on Mr FlannelFoot. As we are always keen to promote creativity within Drama Express the young people wrote and produced an original Mr FlannelFoot story. Titled ‘Schools out at Sockley Hall’ the play was based on a school trip to Cornwall in which the cast encountered the mythical and mysterious Mr FlannelFoot. The production incorporated workshop themes specific to play delivery including script writing, costume design, voice coaching, choreography, scenery construction, character development, puppetry, role play and musical theatre. The workshops saw a natural progression into the rehearsal programme where the young people transferred the skills and knowledge gained in the workshops into a full production of the play. Delivery of the play comprised of performances at a range of theatres, community spaces and venues such as schools, colleges and festivals. Drama Express continued to be recognized as a groundbreaking organisation, leading the way for inclusive disability arts. Our reputation was strengthened through exploring additional communities that hosted the locations for the performances. With a high percentage of wheelchair users in Drama Express it was important that venues were adapted and fully accessible, especially in relation to stages / raised platforms.
Drama Express has also continued its presence on the Isles of Scilly delivering bespoke workshops and productions. Community spaces have welcomed Drama Express focussing on enhancing the creativity of youth on the Islands.
| Drama express CIO | Drama express CIO | CharityNo | 1188520 | 1188520 | |
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| Period start date | 4/1/2024 | To | Period end date |
3/31/2024 |
Section A Statement of financial activities (including summary income and expenditure account)
| Recommended categories by activity Guidance Note Income (Note 3) Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies S01 Charitable activities S02 Other trading activities S03 Investments S04 Separate material item of income S05 Other S06 Total S07 Expenditure (Notes 6) Expenditure on: Raising funds S08 Charitable activities S09 Separate material expense item S10 Other S11 Total S12 S13 Tax payable S14 S15 Net gains/(losses) on investments S16 Net income/(expenditure) S17 Extraordinary items S18 Transfers between funds S19 S20 Other gains/(losses) S21 Net movement in funds S22 Total funds brought forward S23 Total funds carried forward S24 Net income/(expenditure) before tax for the reporting period Net income/(expenditure) after tax before investment gains/(losses) Other recognised gains/(losses): Gains and losses on revaluation of fixed assets for the charity’s own use Reconciliation of funds: |
£ £ £ F01 F02 F03 Unrestricted funds Restricted income funds Endowment funds |
£ £ £ F01 F02 F03 Unrestricted funds Restricted income funds Endowment funds |
£ £ £ F01 F02 F03 Unrestricted funds Restricted income funds Endowment funds |
Total funds £ £ F04 F05 Prior year funds |
Total funds £ £ F04 F05 Prior year funds |
Total funds £ £ F04 F05 Prior year funds |
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| 44,150 | 12500 | - | 56,650 | 61,375 | ||
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| 44,254 | 12,500 | - | 56,754 | 61,375 | ||
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| 44,803 | 7,982 | - | 52,785 | 45,316 | ||
| 595 | - | - | 595 | 585 | ||
| 45,398 | 7,982 | - | 53,380 | 45,901 | ||
| - 1,144 | 4,518 | - | 3,374 | |||
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| - 1,144 | 4,518 | - | 3,374 | - | ||
| 31,341 | 30,034 | - | 61,375 | - | ||
| 30,197 | 34,552 | - | 64,749 | 61,375 |
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Section B Balance sheet
| Guidance Note Fixed assets Intangible assets (Note 15) B01 Tangible assets (Note 14) B02 Heritage assets (Note 16) B03 Investments (Note 17) B04 Total fixed assets B05 Current assets Stocks (Note 18) B06 Debtors (Note 19) B07 Investments (Note 17.4) B08 Cash at bank and in hand (Note 24) B09 Total current assets B10 B11 Net current assets/(liabilities) B12 Total assets less current liabilities B13 B14 Provisions for liabilities B15 Total net assets or liabilities B16 Funds of the Charity Endowment funds (Note 27) B17 B18 Unrestricted funds B19 Revaluation reserve B20 Fair value reserve B21 Total funds B22 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year (Note 20) Creditors: amounts falling due after one year (Note 20) Restricted income funds (Note 27) |
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The company was entitled to exemption from audit under s477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to small companies subject to the small companies regime and in accordance with FRS102 SORP.
| Signed by one or two trustees/directors on behalf of all the trustees/directors |
Print Name | Date of approval dd/mm/yyyy |
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CC17a (Excel)
09/19/2024
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| Signature of director authenticating accounts being sent to Companies House |
Signature | Date dd/mm/yyyy |
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| Print name |
CC17a (Excel)
09/19/2024
3
INDEPENDENT EXAMtNERS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF DRAMA EXPRESS CIO We report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 3 1st March 2024 whÉch are appended. RESPECTIVE RESPONStBILITES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINERS As the ¢haTity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts: you consider that the audit requirement of section 144 of the ChaTities Act 2011 (the Aet) does not apply. It is our responskbility to slate. on the basis of procedures specified ID the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under section 145(5)(b) of the ACL whether particular ntters have come to our attention. BASIS OF INDEPENDENf EXAMINERS REPORT Our examination was caTried out in accordance with th¢ Genetal Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charlty and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It alw includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you trustees concerning any such matteTS.The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence required by an audit and consequently. we do not express an opinion QD the view given by the accounts. INDEPENDENT EXAMtNERS STATEMEKr In connection with our examinatio no matter has Come to our attentio I Which gives us reasonable Cause to believe that in any material reSt the requirement . to keepkngaccounting records in accordance with section 130 of the AcLand . to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the Act have not been meLor' 2 To whicmin our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. OR BEG TFkY Chartered Accountants 13-15 Commercial Road Hayle Cornwall TR27 4DE I t September 2024
Drama Express ao Balance Sheet As at 3191 of March 2024 2024 2023 Axed assets Current a55etS Bank Balance 63.129 59.74S Debtors 2,215 2.215 Current Llabllltie5 Creditor 595 585 Totsl Funds 64.749 61,375 The Company was entttled to exemption from audit under s477 of the Companies Act 2(M)6 relating to small companies. The members have not required the company to obtsin an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2(16. The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act with respett to accounting cordS and the preparation of accounts. These accounts have been prepared in accordance Vth the provisions applicable to small companies subject to the small companies, regime and in accordance with FRS102SORP. Signed by one or two trusteesldirectors on half of all the trusteesldirector5.
Drama 8xpress CIO Annual accounts for the eriod Period start date 01104r2023 date 3110312024 Section A Statement of financial activities (including summary income and expenditure account) Restricted UnrestrlGtsd Income EndowmeTrt fun(ts funds funds Recommènded catogorl•s by actlvlty Prlor year funds Total funds Income (Noto 31 F01 F02 F03 F04 F05 Income and 6ndowmonts fmrn: Donations and legaGes CharilaNe adnritigs Olherirading aclmbes Investments S01 44.150 12500 56,650 67,060 104 104 Separatt materid of Hi(x)rne Total Expenditure (Notes 6) EXndItUre on". RaIng fur$ Chanta• actsvknBS S07 44.254 12,500 56.754 67.060 44.803 7.982 52,785 45,316 Separate mat*1 expw i18m oth sio st1 595 45.398 595 585 45,901 Total S12 7,982 Net incomgllexpenditure) before tax for the reporting perlod S13 1.144 4.518 3,374 21,159 Tax pay8ble St4 Net Incomel{expenditure) after tsx before invgslmgnt gatnsl{Iossgs) S15 1.144 4,518 3.374 21,159 Net gainslllos$8slon investmenls S16 Net incomel{expenditure) Extraordinary items Transfers between funds Other recogniséd gainsl(losses): S17 1,144 4.518 3.374 21,159 S18 $19 Ggins and loss8s on re¥8lu8lKffi fed 8ssetsfrxlhe chariV5 own us8 l)kner goinsllbssesl Net mov•ment in funds S21 1.144 4,518 21,159 Reconciliation of funds.. Totsi fund8 brought foThYard $23 31.341 30.197 30.034 34.552 61,375 64.749 40,216 Total funds caffi8d fonvard $24
Drama express CIO ¥3V2024 AcuntingpolIues Income Recognfcion of income These are induded inthe statementof financial actNitieswhen'. the charitybecomes entrtled tothe resources more likety than not that the trusteeswiII re1ve the resOurS the monetary value can be measured wrthsufficient reliabilty. i) 21 31 Offsetting The has been nooffsetting of assets and Ik?bilities. orincome and expenses. Grants and donatKtrns Grantsand donattonsare onlyincluded intheSoFAwhen thegeneral income recognition uiteria are met15.IOto 5.12 FRS SORPI GovemmentGrants The Charity has receNed nogovernmentgrants inthe reportingperiod. Supportcosts The Charity has not incurred expenditure on sUPPOrt CQ5ts. Volunteer help The value of anyvolunteerhelp received is notinduded in the accounts but is described in the Twstee's annual report. Expenditure and Uabilities Defeed income No material ttem of deferred income 15 induded in the accounts. Credttor5 The charrtyowes£415 forthe accounys preparation and £for A yearfs payroll seThi. Assets Tangible Frxed assets The charity has no tangible ftted assets at present. Intangible Fixed Assets The tharity has no intangible fvxed assetsatpresent. Debtor An empk)yee owes £2,215tothe charity as a short term loan. No interest is being tharged.