Harlequin Amateur Theatrical Society
Registered Charity Number: 1193956
Trustees’ Annual Report and Accounts
Financial Year: 1 April 2022 – 31 March 2023
Public Benefit and Activities
The charity exists to advance the arts, particularly amateur dramatic performance, for the benefit of the public. During the reporting period the charity did not undertake public performances, training, or outreach activities. Trustees continue to regard the charity’s objectives as relevant and in the public interest.
Achievements and Performance
No productions, events, or fundraising activities took place during the year. The charity remained registered and compliant, with funds retained to support future restart of activities.
Financial Review
There was no income or expenditure during the financial year. Total funds remained unchanged at £5,506.96, all of which are unrestricted reserves held in bank.
Reserves Policy: Trustees consider it prudent to retain sufficient funds to cover future production and administrative costs.
Risk and Governance
Trustees have identified inactivity and declining engagement as key risks. Plans will be developed to re-engage members and resume charitable activities. The charity is governed in accordance with its constitution.
Treasurer’s Narrative on Inactivity
The charity remained dormant during the year due to a combination of reduced membership availability, venue uncertainty, and post-pandemic recovery challenges. Trustees made a deliberate decision not to incur expenditure while assessing the sustainability of future productions. Funds have been preserved to enable a restart once participation and venue arrangements are confirmed.
Receipts and Payments Account
Receipts: £0.00
Payments: £0.00
Net movement in funds: £0.00
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
Bank balance: £5,506.96
Total liabilities: £0.00
Total funds: £5,506.96 (Unrestricted)
Compliance with Charity Commission Guidance
These accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis in accordance with the Charities Act 2011, Charity Commission guidance CC16, and the Charities SORP (FRS 102) for smaller charities. The charity is below the audit and independent examination thresholds.