Trustees Annual Report for the period From 1" April 2024 Period end date 31" March 2025 Charity name: Poulner Players Charity registration number: 1192180 Objectives and Activities SORP reference Para1.17 Summary ofthe purpose of the charity as set out in its governing document To educate the public in the dramatic and operatic arts, and to furtherthe development of public appreciation and taste in the said arts. Character. singing and movement workshops. Twice-weekly rehearsals. Performances to public audiences. Summary ofthe main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued bythe Charity Commission on public benefit Para 1.17and 1.19 Para 1.18 Trustees are made aware ofthe guidance and it is taken into account by the committee in its decision- making. Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: SORP reference Para 1.38 Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Policy on social investment including program related investment Contribution made by volunteers Other N/A N/A Para 1.38 N/A N/A Achievements and Performance SORP reference Para 1.20 Summary ofthe main achievements of the charity, identifying the Successfully producing and performing a vibrant musicalversion of a classic children's story. with a
difference the charity's work has made to the circumstances of it's beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole cast including a wide mix of ages, backgrounds and personal circumstances, encouraging them to mixwith each other and work as a team. Successfully producing and performing a stage comedy, offering acting and backstage opportunities to amateurs across the area. In both cases, the shows enabled our society to enrich the lives and experiences of the cast, membership and public audience. Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: SORP reference Para 1.41 Achievements against objectives set Regular play readings. Rehearsals and public performances of May 2024 Charitable donations of £500 made during the financial period Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set Investment performance against objectives Other Para 1.41 Para 1.41 N/A N/A Financial Review Review pf the charity's financial position at the end of the period Para 1.21 Excess of income over expenditure of £1.468.93 forthe period. Accumulated surplus less charity donations of £12,876.31. To have sufficient funds to cover a completely cancelled show week, held in the Business Savings Account. £6007.94 N/A Statement explaining the policyfor holding reserves statingwhy they are held. Para 1.22 Amount of reserves held Reasons for holding zero reserves Para 1.22 Para 1.22
Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about charity continuing as a going concern Para 1.24 None Para 1.23 None Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: The charity's principal source of funds (including anyfundraising) Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted A description of the principal risks facing the charity Other Para 1.47 Membership fees, ticket sales for performances, front-of-house sales Para 1.46 N/A Para 1.46 Financial downturn Reducing membership Performance space N/A Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts: Type of governing document How is the charity constituted Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutionaL provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees Para 1.25 Constitution Para 1.25 cio Para 1.25 Trustees elected annually at AGM Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training or trustees Para 1.51
The charity's organisational structure and anywider network with which the charity works Relationship with any related parties Other Para 1.51 Para 1.51 Affiliated to NODA N/A Reference and Administrative details Charity name Other names the charity uses Registered charity number Charity's principal address Poulner Players None 1192180 89 North Poulner Road Ringwood Hampshire BH24 3LA Names ofthe charitytrustees who manage the charity Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not forwhole year Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) Andrew Chappell Chair From June 18, 2024 Dec 2024 (Deceased) From June 30 2020 From June 18, 2024 From June 18, 2024 From Dec 2024 (Trustee from 21 June 2018) From June 30 2020 Peter Ansell Danielle Morris Julie Lax Robert Whyte Vice Chair Hon Treasurer Secretary Chair th Rachel Bodger- Wood Scott Martin Courtney Douglas th From June 18, 2024 Corporate Trustees- names of directors at the date the report was approved Director name N/A
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year N/A Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of assets held in this capacity. Name and objects ofthe charity on whose behalfthe assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity's objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets N/A N/A N/A Additional information (optional) Names and addresses of advisers (optional information) Type of advisor Name Address Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (optional information) N/A Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details N/A Other optional information N/A
Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature(s) FULL name(s) (& 4 &-f4- LOi*LL< Tri Chair ICLLt( rtO((I S fLtIls b Qc I fL4d loL Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date 14 r(+ (J hrt) fZ£)
POULNER PLAYERS INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 20225 2023124 INCOME May Production'lnto the Srx)tti February Produd¥)n.Chaibe and the Chctolate F Feb 24 rarry over income May 25 In(x)me SUbSps Funthons arml alS Bank Intetest 2,703.21 12.794.82 750.CKI 114.69 1.010_(X) 4.100.60 9,313.18 75. 146.64 75.68 17,519.36 14,224.46 EXPENDITURE May Production 'lntothe SFoVighr C8mwal February Production £harfie and tr ChLMxAate Fackny Feb 24 cary overexpenditure May 2025 Expenditure Affiliation Fees Costume Cabin ground rent + Elecknaty Capital ExtEndTtute RepaTrr5 & Renewals- Various Funthons & Soaals Postage Prith"ng and Stsb'onery Insurances Sundries Charitable DonabS 1.454.( 2,308.97 12OT7.26 326.L¥J 591.26 7.517.76 319.00 1(M). 120 IXI 244. 19_59 385.75 3.553 Th) 18,988.29 500.(LI 11.302.47 E5S of In(me over Expen(*ture I IEy4)erK1rture over Inry)mel 1,468 93 2.921.99 ACCUMULATED FUND AT 31 MARCH 2025 2024r25 2023124 Accumulated Sutplus at l AFrfiI 2024 ExTrss of In(x)rlle over Expendre Accumulated Surplus at 31 Marth 2025 14.345.24 1.468.93 £ 12,876.31 11,423.25 2.921.99 14,345.24 Represented by". BuneSS Savings Account Communrty Account Petty Cash 6.7.94 6..77 361.eK) 6.361.30 7.622.34 361.60 £ 12.876.31 14,345.24 Examined & found to be In accordance with th& rncords maintain Danielle Morrls. Hon Treasurer Mary Sullivan. Indewndont Examiner 10/617r /r/a5-