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Barnet Borough Arts Council
Charity Number 1189137
ANNUAL REPORT 1st APRIL 2022 – 31st MARCH 2023
Borough-wide developments
In 2022 The London Borough of Barnet conducted a consultation and set up a steering group as preparation for the establishment of a culture strategy for the borough. BBAC took part in the survey, and two BBAC trustees joined the steering group which had its first meeting in March 2023.
Membership
Membership for BBAC became due on 1st April and an application form is on the back page of any Barnet Arts magazine or members can book online via the Barnet Arts website. As membership was somewhat slow in picking up after the Covid restrictions trustees decided to keep membership fees at the rate of £20 for organisations and £10 for individuals, small groups and youth groups.
Theatre in The Park
In summer 2022, under the BBAC umbrella, performances by professional touring companies took place at both Oak Hill Park in East Barnet and at Mill Hill Park. There was a range of different shows including Shakespeare, Gilbert and Sullivan and also some family favourites. Teddy Bear Picnic events were delivered in both parks to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s jubilee and brought entertainers to perform for local children. There are opportunities for new artists to present entertainment suitable for children and/or adults and applications will be welcomed for future performances.
Festivals
Annual festivals continued, in the summer at East Finchley, and in December with the Barnet Christmas Fayre in High Barnet. The East Barnet Festival in Oak Hill Park was successfully revived in 2022, after a break imposed by the Covid restrictions.
All these activities will benefit from new volunteers to assist them. Festivals have been found to be a good environment to provide new events and attract new people.
Arts activities generally in the Borough
Three drama groups were active during the year, each with their building bases, and three visual arts groups, who interchange frequently between their membership. Music has also revived following the lockdown period, with the welcome return of the Mill Hill Music Festival in summer 2022 and the second year of the new High Barnet Chamber Music Festival, also in the summer. The specialised tuition of music training for young people continued to be provided by the Barnet Education Arts Trust and other providers.
Registered Charity Number 1189137
Report of the Trustees and Financial Statements
For the Period 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023
Barnet Borough Arts Council
Contents Page
Barnet Borough Arts Council For the Period 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023 Registered Charity Number 1189137
Page 2 Charity Information
Page 3 Report of the Trustees
Page 4 Statement of Financial Activities Page 5 Balance Sheet
Charity Information
Barnet Borough Arts Council For the Period 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023 Registered Charity Number 1189137
1. Trustees :
Anne Hutton John Hart Pamela Edwards Ros Staines John Querfurth Susi Earnshaw Fiamma Shani
2. Registered Number: 1189137
3. Business Address:
c/o The Bull heatre 68 High Street Barnet EN5 5SJ
4. Accountants: Yates Accountancy 64 Somerset Road New Barnet EN51JD
Report of the Trustees Barnet Borough Arts Council
The Trustees of the Barnet Borough Arts Council present their annual report and accounts for the Year Ended 31 March 2022.
Barnet Borough Arts Council was established to promote drama and the arts within the Borough of Barnet, providing advice and information to its members and members of the public.
The Trustees confirm that the charity has operated within its objectives throughout the year.
The Trustees further confirm that they have acted within their powers as set out in the Charity's Constitution. These
accounts have been put together in accordance with the relevant accounting guidelines. These accounts were approved by the Trustees on 23 January 2024
Statement of Financial Activities Barnet Borough Arts Council For the Period 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023
YE 31 March 2023 YE 31 March 2022
| Income | ||
|---|---|---|
| Christmas Fayre Income | 6,821.00 | 6,595.00 |
| Donations receivable | 157.00 | 0.00 |
| Drama Festival Income | 268.75 | 0.00 |
| Interest Income | 11.52 | 0.00 |
| Quiz Night Income | 0.00 | 778.00 |
| Subscriptions Receivable | 621.00 | 486.75 |
| TeddyBear's Picnic - Oak Hill | 1,832.92 | 0.00 |
| Theatre in the Park Revenue | 5,719.35 | 8,688.59 |
| Total Income | 15,431.54 | 16,548.34 |
| Expenditure | ||
| Advertising& Marketing | 71.00 | 66.00 |
| Bank Fees | 119.24 | 97.56 |
| Christmas Fayre Expenses | 6,803.79 | 6,779.80 |
| Drama Festival Expense | 0.00 | 320.00 |
| Insurance | 461.15 | 435.15 |
| IT Software and Consumables | 144.00 | 144.00 |
| MeetingExpenses | 45.00 | 0.00 |
| Production of Publications | 1,586.00 | 1,296.00 |
| Quiz Night Expenses | 0.00 | 193.72 |
| Repairs & Renewals | 56.09 | 0.00 |
| Subscriptions | 0.00 | 60.00 |
| Teddy Bears Picnic Expenses - Oak Hill |
1,136.47 | 0.00 |
| Telephone & Internet | 165.30 | 133.63 |
| Theatre in the Park Expenses | 5,843.80 | 8,541.49 |
| Website Costs | 318.50 | 1,004.68 |
| Total Expenses | 16,750.34 | 19,072.03 |
| Deficit for the Period/ Year | (1,318.80) | (2,523.69) |
Balance Sheet
Barnet Borough Arts Council As at 31 March 2023 with Comparatives
| Atyear end | 31 Mar 2023 | 31 Mar 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Current Assets | ||
| Cash at bank and in hand | ||
| CAF Cash Account | 6,184.73 | 4,608.59 |
| Drama Festival Account | 1,124.75 | 856.00 |
| Total Cash at bank and in hand | 7,309.48 | 5,464.59 |
| Prepayments and Accrued Income | 1,800.00 | 4,234.54 |
| Total Current Assets | 9,109.48 | 9,699.13 |
| Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | ||
| Accruals | 1,624.00 | 340.01 |
| Income in Advance | 5,445.16 | 6,000.00 |
| Total Creditors: amounts falling due within one year |
7,069.16 | 6,340.01 |
| Net Current Assets | 2,040.32 | 3,359.12 |
| Capital and Reserves | ||
| Current Year Earnings | (1,318.80) | (2,523.69) |
| Retained Earnings | 3,359.12 | 5,882.81 |
| Total Capital and Reserves | 3,359.12 | 3,359.12 |