CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Trustees, Annual Report for the period
From 1" October 2023 Period start date To ￿ September 2024 Period end date
Charity name: ALL SAINTS ELTON THEATRE COMPANY
Charity registration number: 1191601
Objectives and Aclivities
SORP
referen
Para 1.17
Summary of the wrposes of
the charty as set out in its
governing document
To provide members of the public of all age
groups and abilities with the chance to
participate in the perforniing arts, by staging
la
antomimes and musicals.
The main a￿1VEtleS that took place within All
Saints Etton was creating and performing
productions and events for live audiences
within the communty, providing a platfomi
for all members to increase their experien
arKI understanding of arts related activities
whilst developing their personal, social,
emotional and intellectual capacty.
Increasing eTrJagement from communÉty
memters who enjoy the theatre or whom are
new to the theatre has also been our aim.
Productions and events took place in several
venues. including, The Met, Bury and All
Saints House, Bury.. Participating in these
productions and events are ac￿Ssible for
all. These productions and events are
advertised through many platforms to raise
public interest and awareness. Productions
that have taken place have been within the
capacity of plays, musicals and cabaret style
performances. All licensing rights for music
and plays were obtained through our regular
li¢enang companies, Music Theatre
Intemational and Con¢ord Theatricals UK.
Our members age group range from 18 to
77, viith each member being valued for their
commitment to the Society. We have
members who not only partake in
fornian￿ bui who are given
opportunities of stage craft such as writin9
plays, designing and creating sels, to
designing and creating marketing and
pUbli￿ty matenals.
Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefrt, in particular, the
activities, projects or services
identified in the accounts.
Para 1.17
and 1.19
Sinrx September 2022, the Society has
created a Youth Society where young
members of the commun
have lessons

within the performing arts sector that
culminates in end of term performances and
a yearly production in professional venue.
This was a direct result of a successful
implementation of a Youth Summer School
in August 2022 where young people were
invrted to attend perfomiing arts worf<shops
for a week which culminated in a
presentation to parentslcarers at the end of
week. impact teing engagement of
communty wtthin the arts and raising the lrfe
opportunities of young Feople to grow
interpersonal skills arKI increase hearth and
wellbeing.
statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Chanty
Commission on public
benefit
Para 1.18
The trustees and committee have regard to
the guidance issued by the Charity
Commission on public benefit and rely on
grants, donations and income from fees to
cover its operating costs. The trustees work
in accordan￿ with the general committee of
the So¢tety to ensure that the level of fees
issued are rArefully realtsed to provide
accessibiltty of participation for all including
those from a low-income background. The
fees that are requested are still under the
threshold of what other Amateur Theatre
Companies request in the area (research
undertaken by trustees and committee 2021
and 2022) and are inclusive of all particulars
being undertaken within a given activty, for
example, costings of costumes. hire of
venue, insurance and theatrical
requirements are all within the costings of
the fees. rt is important to note that these are
made fully explicit to our memberslnew
members prior to their joining, we have a
robust payment systems that allows for
differerrt methods of approach for payment
of fees on an individual need basis.
Achievements and Perfommnce
SORP

referen
The main achievements of the Charrty have
been to provide community members with an
opportunity to partake in perfoming arts
related events to live aUd￿n￿S throughout
the borough of Bury. We have achieved our
goal of increasing participation through
increasing the opportunities that we have
provided for our members, for example, we
have moved from one musical production on
a yearly basi5 to three productions a year.
Two of these productions take the shape of
plays, vthich provide a different platfomi of
approach within the perfomiing arts sector.
WFlhin the play section we have strived to
provide opportuntti'es for those vtho have
interests in the medium of ading through
scrtpt and text. This has given members of
the communty an increased opportunity to
upskill themselves through the engagement
of genre. style and language. It has also
given the Gommunity an opporbjnrty to view
theatre work that is a¢￿SSIble to them within
their area of residence. therefore reduang
their travel time and expenditure.
We have also increased our awareness and
uptake of those wishing to take a non-
pefft)rnian￿ felated role by providing
opportun"rties for backstage, wardrobe.
sound. Itghting and set design. Through
increased participation in all areas of our
pr¢xluctions and events we have found that
our member5 conknnue to feel valued at the
opportunities we provide. With an increase in
participation a noticeable increase has taken
shape with the awareness and attendan￿ of
our productions and events. Performing in a
professional setting. The Met Bury has had a
signfficant benefrt on our members
understanding of context and content
regarding production and has also gained
Creden￿ from members of our community in
resp￿￿ of our members commitment and
contribution to our productions.
In December 2023, we held our annual
Christmas Concert at All Saints House, over
a duration of two evenings, our members
sang and acted thiough various festive
songs and plays. One of our members was
given an opportunity to showose their
writing talents during this Gon￿rt, which was
well re￿ived, on both evenings by a
capacty audience of 40. In July 2024 we
St￿ed our musical pri)duction of Beauty and
the Beast the musical.at The Met in Bury
Wrth a capacty of around 230 seats per
evening we sold on average around 70% of
tickets per evening. During October 2023 we
performed the Blood Brothers play at All
Saints House. Bu
Achievin
a full house
Summary of the main
achievements of the chartty,
identifying the difference the
charity's wort( has made to
the circumStan￿S of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole
Para 1.20

of 40 for each of the fwe performances. This
was foll0v￿d in April 2024 by five
performances of the Vicar of Dibley play,
which again played to full houses. The Youth
Section where young members of the
ommunty can partake in performing arts
related workshops that will culminate in mini
end of temi perfomiance and yearly
productions, has continued to thrive. Ea¢h
member will be taught performing arts
lated skills by active and trained members
of the industry. risk checks inclusive of DBS
and Insuran￿ are all covered at the time of
signed corrtractual agreement with the
Society and Facilitator_ Facilitators are paid
on a freelance basis", this is itemised wtthin
their contractual agreement. The aim that
young members of the Youth group will
perfom at the Society's Annual Christmas
Performan￿, with an objective of increasing
young people's confidence. but also
increasing new community audience
members vthich therefore would generate
interest from parentslcarers regarding the
adult society. The young perfomiers wot1(ed
towards a tErformance at The Met, a
professional venue. perfornian￿S of the
musical, Matilda, playing to capacity
audien￿$ ()f 80 The impact of this has
increased our young members confiden
and furthemiore increased their knowledge
and understanding of theatre craft and the
skills needed to perfomi in a professional
venue to a live audien￿.
Financial Review
Review of the charty's
financial position at the end
of the
nod
Statement explaining Ihe
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held
Para 1.21
The financial position of the Charity
£30.970, an inGrease from £18,615 the
revious
ear.
A resetve is being held by the Charity which
is intended for use in purchasing their own
building, namely All Saints House, Otrell
Street. Bury. This is money that has been
ut aside. with the view to tt not bein
used
Para 1.22

fr)r da
toda
£19150
Not Applicable
ex
nses.
Amount of reseNes hekl
Reasons for holding zero
reserves
Details of fund materially in
deficit
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
harity continuing as a going
concem
Para 1.22
Para 1.22
Para 1.24
Not Applicable
Para 1.23
Not Applicable

struc￿re. Governance and Management
Description of charity's
trusts:
All Saint's Etton Theatre Company is a
amateur theatre company that provides
opportunities for the community to take part
in productions and events that are presented
to audiences throughout the Bury area. The
Theatre Company is a tharity registered with
the Charity Commission. Trustees and
members of the general committee along
Wtth their communty members pay a yearly
membership that contributes towards
expenditure of production5 and events. The
Society has three officials that act in
accordance with the constitution of the
Society. The three officials are Chair,
Secretary and Treasurer. The three officials
are responsible for the operational aspect of
the Society ttsetF and oversee all areas
wtthin the Society that are then filtered down
to the general committee. The officials and
general committee hold meetings on a
monthly basis vrtth minutes distributed in a
timel fashion and actioned u
on.
The governing document is in line with and
set out b the Cha
Commission.
The society holds their own constitution that
is an unincorporated association. The
¢onstitution of the society is reviewed on a
yeady basis and ratffied by members of the
Tnjstees and
eneral cDmmittee.
The charty consists of three Trustee's that
oversee the operational aspects of the
Society. The three trustees are also
members of the general committee of the
Society. Trustees and general committee are
in Offi￿ on a two-yeariy basis. Trustees and
general committee can be elected through
the Society's Annual General Meeting.
Those elected as Trustees and general
ommittee are invited to monthly meetings.
those that reside as Tnjstees are given
training that informs them of the particulhrs
and requirements as a trustee through
documentation and sources provided by the
Cha
' Commission.
Type of goveming document
Para 1.25
How is the charity
constituted?
Para 1.25
3ted
Association, CIO)
Trustee seEection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entttled
to appoint one or more
trustees
Para 1.25
Reference and Administrative details

Chari
name
Other name the cha
uses
istered chan
number
Charity's principal address
All Saints Efton Theatre Com
1191601
869 BURNLEY ROAD, BURY. BL9 5JY

Names of the charity trustees who manage the chaiity
Trustee nama
Office lif any)
Dates acted rf not for
whole year
Name of person lor body)
entitled to appoint trustee
ifan
Andrew Milthorpe
Abbie Heywood
Laura Thompson
2 Odober 2020
2" October 2020
2" October 2020
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20

Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees. report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees
Slgnature(s)
(a4
Full namels)
Positlon (eg Secretsry,
Chair, etc
Andrew Mifthon)e
Chair of Trustees
Laura Thompson
Trustee
Date
19.07.25

## **ACCOUNTS OF THE ALL SAINTS ELTON THEATRE COMPANY** 

|**2023**<br>**2024**<br>**GENERAL ACCOUNT**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>MEMBERSHIP SUBS<br>2,265.00<br>2,645.00<br>GRANTS<br>0.00<br>0.00<br>DONATIONS<br>1,200.00<br>10,892.87<br>HOUSE RENTAL<br>250.00<br>0.00<br>FUND RAISING<br>654.60<br>1,193.38<br>YOUTH GROUP<br>6,759.74<br>11,650.90<br>OTHER INCOME<br>0.00<br>0.00<br>INTEREST<br>91.94<br>367.86<br>**TOTAL INCOME**<br>11,221.28<br>26,750.01<br>UTILITIES<br>1,098.95<br>1,285.72<br>INSURANCE<br>885.63<br>1,012.43<br>FIRE EXTINGUISHER MAINTENANCE<br>165.36<br>69.66<br>RENT<br>450.00<br>2,700.00<br>CENTRAL HEATING BOILER<br>0.00<br>60.00<br>WEBSITE<br>71.86<br>132.65<br>HOUSE IMPROVEMENTS<br>900.87<br>0.00<br>YOUTH GROUP<br>5,995.60<br>9,354.67<br>LIGHTING - ALL SAINTS HOUSE HALL<br>1,143.64<br>0.00<br>OTHER COSTS<br>181.10<br>629.96<br>NODA SUBSCRIPTION<br>190.00<br>199.00<br>**TOTAL EXPENDITURE**<br>11,083.01<br>15,444.09<br>**SURPLUS**<br>**138.27**<br>**11,305.92**<br>**2023**<br>**2024**<br>**SHOW ACCOUNT**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>TICKET SALES<br>9,571.80<br>15,501.40<br>REFRESHMENT SALES Net<br>60.09<br>173.33<br>RAFFLE PROCEEDS<br>560.50<br>1,193.05<br>PROGRAMME INCOME Net<br>-0.25<br>284.50<br>SHOW CAST SUBS<br>828.00<br>1,086.00<br>SPONSORSHIP<br>250.00<br>50.00<br>SALE OF PROPS/SCENERY<br>0.00<br>0.00<br>**TOTAL INCOME**<br>11,270.14<br>18,288.28<br>THEATRE HIRE<br>3,012.14<br>3,013.23<br>LICENCES/ROYALTIES/SCRIPTS<br>3,121.95<br>4,389.14<br>PUBLICITY<br>323.96<br>171.00<br>COSTUMES/PROPS/GRATUITIES<br>1,867.22<br>5,723.06<br>SCENERY, SOUND & LIGHTING<br>2,684.47<br>2,552.89<br>MUSIC<br>21.97<br>36.82<br>PRODUCTION/MUSICAL DIRECTOR<br>1,850.00<br>1,353.00<br>**TOTAL EXPENDITURE**<br>12,881.71<br>17,239.14<br>**DEFICIT/SURPLUS**<br>**-1,611.57**<br>**1,049.14**|**2023**<br>**2024**<br>**BALANCE SHEET at September 30th 2024**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**ACCUMULATED FUND**<br>OPENING BALANCE<br>Surplus<br>20,088.53<br>18,615.23<br>SHOW<br>Surplus/Deficit<br>-1,611.57<br>1,049.14<br>GENERAL ACCOUNT<br>Surplus<br>517.77<br>9,009.69<br>YOUTH GROUP<br>Surplus<br>-379.50<br>2,296.23<br>Balance at September 30th<br>18,615.23<br>30,970.29<br>**REPRESENTED BY:-**<br>BUILDING PURCHASE ACCOUNT<br>14,450.00<br>29,150.00<br>CURRENT ACCOUNT<br>1,289.16<br>710.70<br>COMMUNITY ACCOUNT<br>3,751.24<br>4,807.47<br>CASH IN HAND<br>134.84<br>54.22<br>PREPAYMENTS<br>759.99<br>597.90<br>ACCRUALS<br>-1,320.00<br>-1,200.00<br>ACCRUALS<br>Rent<br>-450.00<br>-3,150.00<br>Balance at September 30th<br>18,615.23<br>30,970.29<br>Notes:<br>2023 Show Income and Costs relate to the Checkout Girls, Guys and Dolls and Xmas Concert<br>2024 Show Income and Costs relate to Blood Brothers, The Vicar of Dibley, Beauty & the Beast<br>and the Xmas Concert<br>Prepared by Bryan Crowley (Treasurer)<br>Reviewed by David Hoyle<br>Dated: 27 March 2025|
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## _**REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF ALL SAINTS ELTON THEATRE COMPANY**_ 

_In accordance with the requirements of the Charities Commission, I have reviewed the accounts of the All Saints Elton Theatre Company the year ended 30th September 2024 from the accounting records and from the information and explanations given to me._ 

_It is the duty of the Trustees of All Saints Elton Theatre Company to ensure adequate accounting records are kept, and to prepare accounts that provide a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities financial position and result for the accounting year._ 

_Whilst I have not carried out an audit of All Saints Elton Theatre Company, from my review these accounts appear to have been prepared in accordance with the accounting records of the society._ 


David Hoyle 

27 March 2025