Charity registration number 1194206 (England and Wales)
EASY STREET THEATRE COMPANY CIO
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
EASY STREET THEATRE COMPANY CIO
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
| Trustees | Mrs M Bradford | |
|---|---|---|
| Mrs A J Tagg | ||
| S Preston | (Appointed 20 January | |
| 2025) | ||
| Mr J P Smith | ||
| Mr W Gowers | ||
| Charity number | 1194206 | |
| Principal address | The Merlin Theatre | |
| 1 Meadowbank Road | ||
| Sheffield | ||
| South Yorkshire | ||
| S11 9AH | ||
| Independent examiner | Brearley & Co Accountants Limited | |
| 39/43 Bridge Street | ||
| Swinton | ||
| Mexborough | ||
| South Yorkshire | ||
| S64 8AP | ||
| Bankers | Natwest Bank Plc | |
| 26 Market Hill | ||
| Barnsley | ||
| South Yorkshire | ||
| S70 2QE |
EASY STREET THEATRE COMPANY CIO
CONTENTS
| Page | |
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| Trustee report | 1 - 2 |
| Independent examiner's report | 3 |
| Statement of financial activities | 4 |
| Balance sheet | 5 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 6 - 12 |
EASY STREET THEATRE COMPANY CIO
TRUSTEE REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2025.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note to the financial statements and comply with the charities memorandum and articles of association, the Charities Act 2011 and “Accounting and Reporting by Charites 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)” (as amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2016).
Objectives and activities
The Charity is organised by Six Trustees’
The main objectives of the charity are to advance the education of people under the age of 25 in dramatic and performing arts, including by: 1. The provision of a structured programme of learning in theatre and technical skills and; 2. The provision of experimental learning opportunities through the provision of live performances for the benefit of the general public.
The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.
Achievements and performance
Trustees’ meet regularly (at least once every 6 weeks), are in regular email contact and work collaboratively on all aspects of their roles. Inductions are part of our meetings when new trustees are brought on board. Trustees give their time for free and receive no financial benefit. The charity works for the public benefit having its objective the health and wellbeing of children and young adults, in particular by: (1) promoting their care and safety, (2) promoting their health and wellbeing, (3) providing education in performing arts to give them the confidence to perform on stage. In all our work the trustees have regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. We listen to the views of the children, adults, parents and staff and use the feedback to improve our society. We develop positive relationships with parents and carers and invite them into our setting. We value all children and adults and individuals and celebrate Britain’s diversity of culture of ethnicity. We have policies and procedures in place for all aspects of safeguarding, child protection and health and safety.
Financial review
It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six months expenditure. The trustees consider that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the charity’s current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. This level of reserves has been maintained throughout the year.
The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.
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EASY STREET THEATRE COMPANY CIO
TRUSTEE REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
Structure, governance and management
The trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:
Mr A Tyas (Resigned 7 August 2025) Mr G Walker (Resigned 13 October 2024) Mrs M Bradford Mrs A J Tagg S Preston (Appointed 20 January 2025) Mr J P Smith Mr W Gowers
The Trustees of the charity are also members of the charity. The board of trustees is the governing body of Easy Street Theatre Company. Trustees are elected by the members and their names are presented at the annual general meeting (AGM) of the charity. Appointed Trustees are selected by virtue of their background, knowledge and experience and bring skills that are complementary to those of the Elected Trustees. The Charity’s Nominations and Procedures Committee is responsible for identifying these individuals on behalf of the Board of Trustees in line with the method set out in the charity’s Bye Laws. The period of office of the board of Trustees is three years. New Trustees are given an induction pack on election or appointment.
The trustee report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
.............................. S Preston Trustee
Date: .............................................
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EASY STREET THEATRE COMPANY CIO
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF EASY STREET THEATRE COMPANY CIO
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Easy Street Theatre Company CIO (the charity) for the year ended 30 September 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act).
I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act 2011.
Independent examiner's statement
Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared the financial statements in accordance with the relevant version of the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their financial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has now been withdrawn. I understand that this has been done in order for the financial statements to provide a true and fair view in accordance with UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.
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I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: 1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Charities Act 2011.
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2 the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
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3 the financial statements do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of financial statements set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the financial statements 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 financial statements to be reached.
Brearley & Co Accountants Limited
39/43 Bridge Street Swinton Mexborough South Yorkshire S64 8AP Date: ............................
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EASY STREET THEATRE COMPANY CIO
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
| **Unrestricted ** | Unrestricted | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | |
| Income from: | |||
| Donations and legacies | 2 | 23,028 | 12,090 |
| Charitable activities | 3 | 10,959 | 20,307 |
| Investments | 4 | 183 | - |
| Total income | 34,170 | 32,397 | |
| Expenditure on: | |||
| Charitable activities | 5 | 27,838 | 38,906 |
| Net income/(expenditure) for the year/ | |||
| Net movement in funds | 6,332 | (6,509) | |
| Fund balances at 1 October 2024 | 10,788 | 17,297 | |
| Fund balances at 30 September 2025 | 17,120 | 10,788 |
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
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EASY STREET THEATRE COMPANY CIO
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
| Notes Fixed assets Tangible assets 10 Current assets Stocks 11 Debtors 12 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 13 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities The funds of the charity Unrestricted funds 14 |
2025 £ 1,300 486 18,672 20,458 (3,675) |
£ 337 16,783 17,120 17,120 17,120 |
2024 £ 1,300 484 12,763 14,547 (4,208) |
£ 449 10,339 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10,788 | ||||
| 10,788 | ||||
| 10,788 |
The financial statements were approved by the trustees on .........................
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S Preston
Trustee
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EASY STREET THEATRE COMPANY CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
1 Accounting policies
Charity information
Easy Street Theatre Company CIO is a charity. It's registered address is Nursery Works, 100 Little London Road, Sheffield, S8 0UJ.
1.1 Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's memorandum and articles of association, the Charities Act 2011 and “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)” (as amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2016). The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.
The financial statements have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a true and fair view. This departure has involved following the Statement of Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102 rather than the version of the Statement of Recommended Practice which is referred to in the Regulations but which has since been withdrawn.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2 Going concern
At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3 Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.
Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the charity.
1.4 Income
Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.
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EASY STREET THEATRE COMPANY CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
1.5 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.
1.6 Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Fixtures and fittings
25% Reducing balance
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.
1.7 Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).
1.8 Stocks
Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the stocks to their present location and condition. Items held for distribution at no or nominal consideration are measured the lower of replacement cost and cost.
Net realisable value is the estimated selling price less all estimated costs of completion and costs to be incurred in marketing, selling and distribution.
1.9 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
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EASY STREET THEATRE COMPANY CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
1.10 Financial instruments
The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method 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. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans 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 payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
1.11 Employee benefits
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
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EASY STREET THEATRE COMPANY CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
2 Donations and legacies
| **Unrestricted ** | Unrestricted | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Donations and gifts | 120 | 30 | |
| Membership fees | 13,158 | 10,560 | |
| Grants | 9,750 | 1,500 | |
| 23,028 | 12,090 | ||
| 3 | Charitable activities | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Performance income | 10,959 | 20,307 | |
| 4 | Income from investments | ||
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | ||
| funds | funds | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Interest receivable | 183 | - |
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EASY STREET THEATRE COMPANY CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
5 Charitable activities
| Opening stock Performance costs Closing stock Travel Advertising Printing, postage and stationery Rent Licence fees Computer costs Insurance Legal & professional fees Accountancy Bank charges Depreciation 6 Net movement in funds The net movement in funds is stated after charging/(crediting): Fees payable for the independent examination of the charity's financial statements Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets Depreciation of tangibles: Total SOFA charge differs from BS notes by: |
2025 £ 1,300 13,329 (1,300) 500 45 112 7,728 3,939 218 617 235 690 313 112 27,838 27,838 2025 £ - 112 112 |
2024 £ 1,181 22,621 (1,300) 90 1,054 302 6,855 6,102 396 386 199 624 246 150 |
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| 38,906 | |||
| 38,906 | |||
| 2024 £ - 150 |
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| 150 |
7 Trustees
None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.
8 Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was:
| 2025 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number | Number | |
| Total | - | - |
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EASY STREET THEATRE COMPANY CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
8 Employees
(Continued)
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
9 Taxation
The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.
10 Tangible fixed assets
| Cost At 1 October 2024 At 30 September 2025 Depreciation and impairment At 1 October 2024 Depreciation charged in the year At 30 September 2025 Carrying amount At 30 September 2025 At 30 September 2024 11 Stocks Finished goods 12 Debtors Amounts falling due within one year: Prepayments and accrued income 13 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Accruals and deferred income |
Fixtures and fittings £ 1,066 1,066 617 112 729 337 449 2025 2024 £ £ 1,300 1,300 2025 2024 £ £ 486 484 2025 2024 £ £ 3,675 4,208 |
Fixtures and fittings £ 1,066 1,066 617 112 729 337 449 2025 2024 £ £ 1,300 1,300 2025 2024 £ £ 486 484 2025 2024 £ £ 3,675 4,208 |
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| 1,066 | ||
| 617 112 |
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| 729 | ||
| 337 | ||
| 449 | ||
| 2024 £ 1,300 |
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| 2024 £ 484 |
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| 2024 £ 4,208 |
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EASY STREET THEATRE COMPANY CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
14 Unrestricted funds
The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.
| At 1 October | Incoming | Resources | At 30 | |
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| 2024 | resources | expended | September | |
| 2025 | ||||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| General funds | 10,788 | 34,170 | (27,838) | 17,120 |
| Previous year: | At 1 October | Incoming | Resources | At 30 |
| 2023 | resources | expended | September | |
| 2024 | ||||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| General funds | 17,297 | 32,397 | (38,906) | 10,788 |
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