THE DAVID GARRICK SCHOLARSHIP (“THE SCHOLARSHIP”)
ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 DECEMBER 2024
Charity No: CIO 1192820
THE DAVID GARRICK SCHOLARSHIP
| CONTENTS | PAGE |
|---|---|
| Reference and Administrative details | 1 |
| Report of the Trustees | 2 - 4 |
| Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees | 5 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 6 |
| Balance Sheet | 7 |
| Accounting Policies and Notes | 8 - 11 |
THE DAVID GARRICK SCHOLARSHIP
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| TRUSTEES | |
|---|---|
| Mark Pigott KBE KStJ OBE (Chair) | |
| Gareth Johnson | |
| Lee Menzies | |
| David Suchet CBE | |
| Geoffrey Wansell | |
| His Hon. Judge David Webster QC | |
| ADDRESS AND REGISTERED OFFICE | 15 Garrick Street |
| London | |
| W2CE 9AY | |
| CHARITY NUMBER | CIO 1192820 |
| INDEPENDENT EXAMINER | Gareth Ogden |
| HaysMac LLP | |
| 10 Queen Street Place | |
| London | |
| EC4R 1AG | |
| BANKERS | C. Hoare & Co. |
| 37 Fleet Street | |
| London | |
| EC4P 4DQ | |
| SOLICITORS | MacFarlanes |
| 20 Cursitor Street | |
| London | |
| EC4A 1LT |
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THE DAVID GARRICK SCHOLARSHIP
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The Trustees present the report and accounts of the Scholarship for the year ended 31 December 2024.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice for Charities (SORP 2015) (Second Edition, effective 1 January 2019), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland (FRS102), the Charities Act 2011 and the charity’s governing document.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Status and administration
The Scholarship is a registered charity, number CIO 1192820 and the affairs of the charity are governed by its constitution. The members of the CIO, the Trustees have no liability to contribute to its assets and no responsibility for settling its debts and liabilities if it were to be wound up.
TRUSTEES
The Trustees who acted during the year were:
Mark Pigott KBE KStJ OBE (Chair) Gareth Johnson Lee Menzies David Suchet CBE Geoffrey Wansell His Hon. Judge David Webster QC
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
The Scholarship is a registered charity whose sole purpose is to provide scholarships to students in the last year of their 2 or 3 year professional drama (acting) course. Those eligible for nomination should demonstrate considerable or potential acting talent.
Invitations for submissions have been circulated to Drama Schools in England, Wales and Scotland and auditions take place in June each year in good time for the forthcoming year of study, which starts in September.
The value of each scholarship is £5,000 per student, which will be paid directly to the Drama Schools for tuition fees.
Those awarded scholarships will be invited to meet with the Scholarship Trustees and donors annually.
Contributions to the Scholarship will be gratefully received and donations can be made via the David Garrick Scholarship Just Giving page.
The Scholarship is registered for GiftAid so each donation will result in a further 25% being received by the charity.
Recruitment, induction and training of trustees
Existing trustees identify new trustees and one to one induction takes place with the Chair. Selective reading material is provided to all trustees.
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THE DAVID GARRICK SCHOLARSHIP
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Public Benefit
The trustees confirm that they have referred to the Charity Commission’s guidance on Public Benefit in reviewing the charity’s objectives, activities and future plans.
The objects of the Charity include but are not limited to the advancement of education and the arts for the benefit of the public in such ways the charity trustees think fit, including by awarding scholarships to individuals studying at any university, college or institution of higher or further education approved by the charity trustees.
The Trustees review the total level of funding available annually following and projecting forward, and donations.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
During the year under review, the Charity awarded the four Scholarships and the organisation continued receiving donations. The Trustees met regularly to discuss which university, college or institution of higher or further education would be invited to submit a maximum of two applicants each for consideration for a Scholarship Award. All Universities/Drama Schools who were invited to submit applicants were required to be Accredited to the Conference of Drama Schools.
The Trustees resolved that the Scholarships would be awarded to students in their final year of Drama Study(theatre). One year drama courses were excluded.
The Scholarship awards of £5,000 per award would be for training/academic fees only and would be paid directly to the University/Drama School. The award value was fixed at £5,000 per award. The funds available for the Scholarship awards would depend on the donations received and the interest available on the principle. The value of each award would be increased in 2025 to £6,500.
The applicants would be invited to attend an audition in June of each year at a West End Theatre in London. The Charity would fund travelling expenses for those applicants travelling from outside London to attend the auditions. The audition would comprise 1 x modern piece and 1 x classical piece of no more than 5 minutes in duration, as well as an interview by the audition panel. The audition panel is comprised of individuals who were leaders in the drama industry (live theatre).
The first auditions took place in June 2022, the scholarship awards would be settled before the commencement of the final year of study in September of each year.
The 2024/25 Scholarships were awarded to:
Esme Graham – Royal Academy of Dramatic Art Joseph Richard – Royal Academy of Dramatic Art Rosie Evans-Hill – Guildhall School of Music and Drama Olivia-Rose Burton – East 15 Acting School Yash Kutty – East 15 Acting School
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The Charity’s operations are overseen by the Trustees and managed by a co-ordinator. There are fees charged by the auditors, but not for the management of the Charity.
The Charity recognised grants and donations of £315,707 (2023: £3,621) being unrestricted income and £nil restricted income. Direct costs were £15,000 (2023: £20,000).
The Charity had a net surplus for the year of £321,577 (2023 loss: £82,286).
The Trustees have prepared a financial plan to the end of 2025, and the Trustees are satisfied that the Charity will be able to continue in operation and meet its obligations for the foreseeable future.
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THE DAVID GARRICK SCHOLARSHIP REPORT OF THE TRUSTEFS FOR THE PEIUOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 21124 RESERVFS POLICY As of 31 D¢ceEnb* 2024. the Charity had cotsl reserves of £699,781 (2023.. £378.204) made up of ¢ntir¢ly unrestricted reserves. Th¢ Trustees wish 10 grow the value of the free re5erYc5 to support And lfIl it8 objects. A formal policy will be developed once li has a regular flow of income, how¢v¢r the Trustee'8 re8erve iarget level 15 suffi¢iellt reserves to cover holttrships alongside support costs for the following 3 y¢ars in line with the average tuition terni lor the recipients with expectations thai 5 x 5cholar8hips will be award¢d ¢a¢h y¢pr which is approximately £IOO,000. This Ollnt may grow or shrink with market movements and fijnher inve8tm¢nt will b¢ r¢quired to achieve the long-tern) sustainability of the CIlty. PLANS FOR THE FirruRE The third auditions look place in June 2024, at whi¢h titne 5 x Scholarship awards of £5.(K)O were made. The longer-tenn plan ig to Award additional scholarships as fvnding permits. The Scholarthip awards in 2025 would be to the value of £6.500 ea¢h. Scholarthip awArd recipients ore invited io attend an annual r¢c¢ption where they meet fellow recipients, donorg And the Trust¢¢s. By Order of the Board of TNstee& Miirk Pigult KBF. Chaimian of the T BE -%tees Is-
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES
THE DAVID GARRICK SCHOLARSHIP
I report to the Trustees on my examination of the accounts of The David Garrick Scholarship for the period ended 31 December 2024 which are set out on pages 7 to 13.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the 2011 Act”). The trustees are satisfied that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and have chosen instead to have an independent examination.
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts as carried out under section 44 (1) (c) of the 2005 Act and section 145 of the 2011 Act. In carrying out my examination I have followed the requirements of the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner’s statement
Since the charity’s income is in excess of £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in the 2011 Act. I can confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a registered member of the ICAEW which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Gareth Ogden
Gareth Ogden
HaysMac LLP Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditors 10 Queen Street Place London EC4R 1AG
Date: 29 October 2025
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THE DAVID GARRICK SCHOLARSHIP
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (incorporating Income and Expenditure account)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Funds | Funds | ||
| Year ended 31 | Year ended |
||
| December | 31 December | ||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | |
| INCOME FROM: | |||
| Grants and Donations | 1 | 315,707 | 3,621 |
| Investment income | 13,985 | 9,613 | |
| -------------- | -------------- | ||
| Total Income | 329,692 | 13,234 | |
| ======= | ======= | ||
| EXPENDITURE ON: | |||
| Expenditure on Charitable activities: | |||
| Direct expenses | 25,000 | 20,000 | |
| Support costs | 2 | 7,029 | 95,722 |
| -------------- | -------------- | ||
| Total Expenditure | 32,029 | 115,722 | |
| ======= | ======= | ||
| Net income/(expenditure) before gains/losses | 297,663 | (102,488) | |
| Gains on investments | 3 | 23,914 | 20,202 |
| -------------- | -------------- | ||
| Net income/(expenditure) | 321,577 | (82,236) | |
| Reconciliation of funds | |||
| Balance brought forward at 1 January 2024 | 378,204 | 460,490 | |
| -------------- | -------------- | ||
| Balance carried forward at 31 December 2024 | 699,781 | 378,204 | |
| ======= | ======= | ||
| All income arises from continuing activities of the Scholarship. |
There are no other gains or losses other than those recognised above.
The accompanying notes form part of these accounts.
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THE DAVID GARRICK SCHOLARSHIP
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
| 2024 | 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Notes | £ | £ | |
| Fixed Assets | |||
| Investments | 3 | 411,514 | 230,189 |
| Current Assets | |||
| Debtors | 4 | - | 10,000 |
| Cash at bank | 292,687 | 147,275 | |
| -------------- | -------------- | ||
| 292,687 | 157,275 | ||
| Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | 5 | 4,420 | 9,260 |
| -------------- | -------------- | ||
| Net Current Assets | 288,267 | 148,015 | |
| -------------- | -------------- | ||
| NET ASSETS | 699,781 | 378,204 | |
| ======== | ======== | ||
| FUNDS | 6 | ||
| Restricted funds | - | - | |
| Unrestricted funds | 699,781 | 378,204 | |
| -------------- | -------------- | ||
| Funds of the Charity | 699,781 | 378,204 | |
| ======== | ======== |
The accounts were approved and authorised for issue by the Board of Trustees and were signed below on its behalf by:
Trustee Date:
The accompanying notes form part of these accounts.
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THE DAVID GARRICK SCHOLARSHIP
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
a) Basis of Preparation of Accounts
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes to these accounts. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Charities SORP (FRS 102), 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (second edition effective 1 January 2019) and the Charities Act 2011.
The trust constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.
b) Going Concern
The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the Charity’s ability to continue as a going concern. There are no material uncertainties affecting the current year’s accounts. In future years, the key risks to the Charity relates to its ability to increase income and reserves.
c) Bank Interest, Grants and Donations
Bank interest is recognised when receivable. Grants and donations are accounted for as and when entitlement arises, the amount can be reliably quantified and the economic benefit to the Company is considered probable.
d) Funds
Unrestricted general funds are reserves available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the objects of the trust.
Restricted funds can only be used for purposes within the objects of the Charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for a specific purpose.
e) Cash Flow Statement
The Scholarship qualifies as a small charity under the Charities SORP. A cash flow statement is therefore not required.
f) Expenditure
Charitable expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis with expenditure being categorised on a functional basis. Charitable expenditure relates to costs incurred in delivering the Charity’s activities and services to its beneficiaries.
Costs of raising funds are those costs incurred to raise voluntary income and costs of trading activities for the purpose of raising funds.
Governance costs represent the costs of running the Charity and meeting other statutory obligations.
g) Debtors
Short term debtors are measured at transaction price, less any impairment.
h) Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash is represented by cash in hand and deposits with financial institutions repayable without penalty on notice of not more than 24 hours.
i) Creditors
Short term creditors are measured at the transaction price.
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THE DAVID GARRICK SCHOLARSHIP
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
j) Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
In preparing these financial statements the trustees have had to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts recognised in these financial statements. Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. There are no key areas subject to estimates or judgement where adjustments would have a material effect on the accounts.
k) Financial Instruments
Basic financial assets, including trade and other receivables and cash and bank balances are initially recognised at transaction price, unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest.
Basic financial liabilities, including trade and other payables are initially recognised at transaction price, unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest.
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THE DAVID GARRICK SCHOLARSHIP
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1. GRANTS AND DONATIONS
| Income | 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | ||
| Unrestricted income: | |||
| Donations | 315,707 | 3,621 | |
| Interest received | 13,985 | 9,613 | |
| ----------------- | ----------------- | ||
| 329,692 | 13,234 | ||
| ====== | ====== | ||
| 2. | RESOURCES EXPENDED | ||
| Support costs | 2024 | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | ||
| Fees payable for the independent examination and accounts preparation of the | 4,170 | 3,300 | |
| Charity | |||
| Tax fees | 1,870 | 1,800 | |
| Bank charges | 540 | 440 | |
| Investment management fees | 169 | 600 | |
| Travel costs | 280 | 217 | |
| Other scholarship expenses | - | (635) | |
| Write off of accrued income | - | 90,000 | |
| ----------------- | ----------------- | ||
| 7,029 | 95,722 | ||
| ====== | ====== | ||
| 3. | INVESTMENTS | ||
| 2024 | |||
| £ | |||
| Market value at 1 January 2024 | 230,189 | ||
| Additions | 153,300 | ||
| Gains on investments | 23,914 | ||
| Other movements in investments | 4,111 | ||
| ====== | |||
| Market value at 31 December 2024 | 411,514 |
The original cost of these investments as at the year-end is £363,891 (2023 - £210,591).
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THE DAVID GARRICK SCHOLARSHIP
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| 4. | DEBTORS | 2024 | 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | ||||
| Accrued income | - | 10,000 | |||
| ---------------- | ---------------- | ||||
| - | 10,000 | ||||
| ====== | ====== | ||||
| 5. | CREDITORS | ||||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||||
| £ | £ | ||||
| Accruals | 4,420 | 4,260 | |||
| Grants payable | - | 5,000 | |||
| ---------------- | ---------------- | ||||
| 4,420 | 9,260 | ||||
| ====== | ====== | ||||
| 6. | MOVEMENT IN FUNDS | ||||
| 2024 | Fund balance | Net income | Transfers & | Fund balance | |
| brought | Investment | Carried | |||
| forward | gains | forward | |||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Unrestricted Funds | 378,204 | 297,663 | 23,914 | 699,781 | |
| ---------------- | --------------------- | ---------------- | ---------------- | ||
| Movement in 2024 | 378,204 | 297,663 | 23,914 | 699,781 | |
| ====== | ======== | ====== | ====== | ||
| 2023 | Fund balance | Net expenditure | Transfers & | Fund balance | |
| brought | Investment | carried | |||
| forward | gains | forward | |||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Unrestricted Funds | 460,490 | (102,488) | 20,202 | 378,204 | |
| ---------------- | ---------------------- | ---------------- | ---------------- | ||
| Movement in 2023 | 460,490 | (102,488) | 20,202 | 378,204 | |
| ====== | ======== | ====== | ====== |
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THE DAVID GARRICK SCHOLARSHIP
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
7. TRUSTEES’ REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES
No remuneration or reimbursed expenses were paid to any Trustee during the period.
8. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Donation income from trustees in the period were recognised for a total of £315,290 (2023: £nil), of which £nil (2023: £nil) has been recognised as a debtor as at year-end.
No other related party transactions occurred during the period.
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