Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 07/02/2022 To
31/03/2023
Charity name: Leeds People’s Theatre
Charity registration number: 1197815
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The objects of the CIO are For the public benefit the advancement of education in the field of performing arts, in particular, the art of film, drama, theatre, music and storytelling and to advance the appreciation of such art in Leeds and the surrounding areas by the provision of: 1. Professional large scale community-driven accessible theatre productions, and; 2. High quality accessible and affordable community training programmes. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
In this period the charity worked in partnership with Leeds-based theatre company Slung Low to support the delivery of performance and technical production workshop sessions in the city which involved 135 participants. All sessions were made available on a Pay What You Decide basis. As a newly established charity Leeds People’s Theatre did not contribute any funds to this programme but instead the charity’s trustees contributed their time to support the activity and raise the profile of Leeds People’s Theatre in the city. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees have had regard to the Charity Commissionʼs guidance on public benefit when planning all activity and determining how best to utilise funds raised. |
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SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | Leeds People’s Theatre became a registered charity on 07/02/2022. In this period the charity has worked to establish itself in the community. In 2022-23 the charity worked in partnership with Leeds-based theatre company Slung Low to support the delivery of performance and technical production workshop sessions in the city which involved 135 participants. As a newly established charity Leeds People’s Theatre did not contribute any funds to this programme but instead the charity’s trustees contributed their time to support the activity. “It was really something special…to have all that enthusiasm, bravery and technical and acting talent under one roof was life affirming” – Participant The activity raised the profile of Leeds People’s Theatre in the city. As a result, Leeds People’s Theatre has raised £2,010 in donations this period to support the charity’s future work. |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | £2,010 in donations were received in this period. £0 in expenditure. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The charity is currently building capacity. A reserves policy will be in place when the charity is fully operational. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £2,010 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | No going concern issues identified |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution (‘Foundation’ model) |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO |
| 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 | Every trustee must be appointed for a term of three years by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees. In selecting individuals for appointment as charity trustees, the charity trustees must have regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the CIO. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
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where relevant about: |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Leeds People’s Theatre |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1197815 |
| Charity’s principal address | The Warehouse in Holbeck Crosby Street Holbeck LEEDS LS11 9RQ |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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| Carl Stuart Akeroyd |
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| Graciela McIntyre | ||||
| Joanna Bernadette Resnick |
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| Nicola Jane Wildin | ||||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
| Description of the assets held in this capacity |
N/A |
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| Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects |
N.A |
| Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets |
N/A |
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) |
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| Type of adviser Name Address |
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| Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) | ||
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
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) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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| JOANNA BERNADETTE RESNICK |
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CHAIR |
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| 11.09.2023 | ||
| 11.09.2023 |
Leeds People's Theatre
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Section A Receipts and payments
| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ |
Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ |
Total funds to the nearest £ |
Total funds to the nearest £ |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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Private donors |
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR) | 2,010 | - | - | 2,010 | - | ||||
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| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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| Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
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Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Cash at Bank (Natwest) |
Unrestricted funds to nearest £ 2,010 - - 2,010 OK |
Restricted funds to nearest £ - - - - OK |
Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| OK |
B1 Cash funds
| Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use |
Details Details Details Details Signature |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name Joanna Resnick |
Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| Date of approval | |||
| Joanna Resnick | 11/09/2022 | ||