SOUTHPAW ¢0 Charity Incorporated Organisation.. 1198031 Registered number.. CE0284271198031 Trustees Annual Report & Financial Statements For the year 1 January 2023- 31 March 2024 outh'paw Dance Froductions Southpaw Dance Productions Charity Incorporated Organisalion: 1198031
Trustees Jill McKinney {Chairl Robert Lawson Tresor Bukasa Michelle Hudson Alex Brabbs Professor John Girkin Lois Stonock Huey Nhan O'Reilly {appointed 1 December 2023} Ella Belsham (appointed 1 December 2023) Paul Long (appointed 22 November 2023} Katherine Pearson {appointed 8 November 2023} Greshauna Hannabiell Sanders (appointed 27 June 20231 Charity Number 1198031 Registered number CE028427 Registered Office and Principal Address Sheepfolds Stables Easington Street 4underland qR5 18A Independent Examiner TR Dixon & Co Ltd Chartered Certified Accountants stalutory Auditors 1 Dinsdale Place Newcasllg upon Tyne NE21BD Country of Incorporation England
Table of Contents Trustees Report ............................................................................................. .......... Structure. governan and management............................................................................ Objectives andActivities................. Vision, Purpose, Mission . About us............................... Main activities undertaken to further the charity's purpose for public benefit....................... Risk Review.. Financial Summary............................................................................................................. Future Plans............................................,.......................................................................... Trustee Recruitment. Induction and Training Organisalional Structure and Decision Making. Policy on Reserves................................................. Pay Policy.............................................. Staff and key management............................................. Staterriapt of Trustees Responsibilities ..... .10 Independent Examinèrs Repor&..................................................................................-.....11 AccountS............................................................................................................................12 Notes.........................................................................................................................-....13
Trustees Report For Year ended 31 March 2024 The Trustees present their report and financial statements for the year 1 January 2023- 31 March 2024. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting polices of Southpaw Dance Productions and to comply with the CIO'S governing document and Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. "Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS1021" Structure, governance and management The Charity is constituted as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation. registered with the Charities Cornmission on 22 February 2022. Trustees are legally responsible for governan of the Charity. Objectives and Activities The charity's objects (the 'Objects'l are lo promote, maintain, improve and advance education by the encouragement of the arts through research, design, creation, production and delivery of performing, visual. street and digital arts and associated activity. The Iruslees confirm that they have Coli Flied with the requirements of section 17 of the Charitie< Act 2011 to have due regard to the public benefit guid2nce published by the Charity Commi¢'.%ion for England and Wales. Vision, Purpose, lthission Connecting Communities through dance and mass movement We create work that is representative of the communities we serve through authentic collaboration and co-crealion..
we inspire, build confidence, and empower our aUdIenS and participants.. We raise the bar in participatory practice through meaningful processes of engagement.. We create empathy and connection by celebrating diverse cultural voices across the UK.. we provide pathways lo experiences that promote a rich cultural country.. We create excellen by aspiring to the highest standards of quality and collaboration.. We align heartbeats in shared cultural experiences that dazzle & excite the imagination through spectacle, virtuosity, technology, & storytelling. Our purpose is lo.. Establish Southpaw Dance as the place where everyone can experience, participate and enjoy world class dan which connects with communities across the UK and beyond. Our mission is.. to create work that is representative of the communities we serve through authentic collaboration and co-creation.. to inspire, build confiden. & empower our aUdIenS and participants.. to raise the bar in participatory practi through meaningful processes of engagement..
to create empathy & connection by lebrating diverse cultural voices across the UK.. lo provide pathways to experiences that promote a rich cultural country-. to Greate excellence by aspiring to Ihe highest standards of quality and collaboration.. to align heartbeats in shared Cultural eXperIenS that dazzle & excite the imaginalion through spectacle, virtuosity, technology, & storytelling. About us SDP has developed an outstanding reputation for co-creating large scale productions with the communities they serve. with 9 such productions in the past 7 years, including.. RUSH120151 Co-crealed with communities across South Tyneside.. informed South Tyneside's Cultural Strategy.. Subsequently restaged with communities of Hull in 2017 & Blackpool in 2018. WordPlay (20171.. Opened the National Centre for the Written word in South Tyneside Future of Things Pasl120181.' Opening ceremony for the Castlemaine State Festival in Melbourne. RISE12020) Opening event for Brent.. London Borough of Culture at Wembley Park. feat 230 participants celebraling the most diverse Borough in the UK. Southpaw Dance Productions deliver 3 core areas of work.. 1. Creation & Touri4g Programme a. Large Scale .ommdnily Eii gagpment Productions Community engagement is central to oiir creation & touring programme & includes working with communities from the least CLilturail4 engaged areas through the creation of Olir large scale produ'ctions. We will creal<x accevsible, high quality, co-creatknid productions, developed by & presented within the communities we serve. We will train & develop our team to ensure the opportunities we offer lo communities remove barriers to inclusion through an inclusive & accessible practice for all. Through our iterative process of feedback. evaluation, & creation we will ensure the communities we serve meaningfully contribute & shape our onward programme in the coming years. b. Touring Work {Outdoorllndoor) We will refine our rnodel of operations, adding capacity. resilience, & ambition, by adopting a seasonal model of creation & touring. Beginning with the touring of the new mid-scale indoor production, Speakeasy, & including the creation of a new mid-scale outdoor touring production for 202312024. we will strive to develop our brand as a national leader in dance known for high quality, innovative, & acSsible touring work. 2. DigiLal Innovation We will develop our Digital Offer {virtual production, motion capture, responsive projection) to create new work, partnering with specialist collaborators lo 1. Extend reach & impact of artistic programme 2. Innovate new mediums of storytelling using emerging technologies & achieve understanding through research. capacity through collaboration, & exllenCe through adoption. 3. EduThlian & traiiing We will build on our current opportunities for vocational training & routes towards careers in the dance industry in the North East. training the next gen8ration of young creatives & developing the north east as a centre for excellence in diverse styles of dance. Kl.4in 2clivitirA< IindertJk"en !() fut rthtsr chg. Main activities undertaken, 1 January 2023- 31 March 2024
Speakeasy tour Welcome lo Speakeasy. All is not as it seems and if you happen upon it. best walk the other way. Southpaw Dance Company presents Speakeasy.. a reinterpretation of the classic tale of Faust, where Faust enters a seemingly normal prohibition era bar, unaware that the bar is owned by the devil and populated by his demons, including the charismatic bamian, Mephistopheles. Speakeasy featured a spectacular 1920's themed set, world-class projection visuals, a cinematic soundtrack comprising big band classics and contemporary hits, alongside the dislinclive Southpaw movement vocabulary that has been called. "atmospheric, vigorous, and breathtaking" (Sarah Cromplon. Daily Telegraph). Speakeasy toured lo 7 venues across the UK in September & October 2023. 1120 tickets were sold across the lour, with average audiences of 250 at each show. 93% of audiences staled that the show was goodlvery good. 48 community cast workshops took place. with average 20 at each workshop. Community cast performers totalled 250. Digital Development Working with Proto {digilal production, Galeshead), we trialled different concepts using Virtual Production. Responsive ProjectlDn, Motion Capture, Al Content production alongside Animated content prDvided with Arcus Animation Studio and using Touch designer lo unify these plalfoms. We selected the best tools from these and focussed on creating a proof of concept model. As part of this prOsS we adapted some outcomes to meet our developing targets. We have developed- A 10 miri,Jte proof of concept for a new Broadcasl I live performc.nce production using Virtual Production. Developed a model that allows for live touring of that same production to mid-scale Ihealres Developed a new process- Live Sloryboarding- that allows the animators to draw scenes in real lime alongside perfDrmers. Worked with a blend of Al and Arcus Studios (Arous studios are an animation company based in Gateshead) animated content Tested Mocap Imolion Capture) capacity but chose to instead work with animated characters These skills and methods will be used in the development of new work in 2024-2026. NSCD placements Southpaw hosted 2 students from MA in Contemporary Dan Performance from Northern School of Contemporary Dan on their postgraduate placement scheme during 2023-2024. Participation within the activities of a professional company is a signifioanl learning experience for the students. During their placements, our 2 students worked on Speakeasy lour, Aura for Light Night Worcester, community workshops and digital work with Prolo. Capa- Icarus Icarus. an outdoor show create in 2018 was restaged with students from CAPA college for Iheir end of year show. Featuring an impressively rllythic set of wings, with blistering lifling and contact work alongside Southpaw's distinctive mix of intense physicality and narrative, Icarus is a dance theatre interpretation of the classic Greek myth. Icarus exists as both a promenade performan with a unique lifting mechanism that allows Icarus lo soar above audience members. and a static 30 minute dance theatre production that relates the narrative of Icarus's encounter with the Sun. over 30 students took part in the performance to an 8udience of 5QO+
Centre forAdvanced Training (CAT) Workshops and development work with various CAT programme students (11-18 years old) were delivered throughout 2023-24. These are high quality contemporary techniques classes which support young people with exceptional potential. Southpaw has delivered classes for CAT students at FABRIC Dance in Birrllingham and Nottingham and Dance City, Newcastle. Light Night Worcester Southpaw were commissioned by Dance Fest to develop a new ple for Light Night Worcester. Aura combines projection mapping, movement and narrativelaudio to explore the heart's magnetic field and unseen connections. The work merges musiclnarrative and visuals, creating a captivating story that illuminates the invisible energies around us, encouraging aUdIenS to reflect on the subtle forces that connect us all. For Light Night Worster, Southpaw worked wilh 25 dancers to create a performance which explored conneclivily and movement. The public can interact with the ple,. their movements changing and switching the projection patterns to explore interconnectedness and unseen energies. Risk Review A comprehensive risk register is reviewed at each quarterly Board meeting, covering financial, artistic, gDvernancelleadership. health & safety and personnellwellbeing. As with most charities. this process exposes risk, with systems identified and established to mitigate them. External risks have been managed through a robust business plan that is flexible and adaptable, Jet still ambitious. Internal risks were minimised by adb.arence to Southpaw's policies and procedures, along witb, iJpdales lo HR policy and tinanL'ial pol.icy. Key risks that the charity is actively managing li i- Cost of infi81ion leads to increaspd cost. and impact on activity, operations and cashflow Fundraising and earned income targets may not be met Loss of personnel, which can impact delivery, partnerships and fInanloperatIOnS of a small organisation The charity's trustees have considered the major risks to which the charity is exposed and have reviewed potential risks. Systems and procedures have been pul in place to manage the risks and mitigate any adverse outcomes. Financial Summary Southpaw Dance Productions was successful in securing Arts Council England National Portfolio Funding {NPO) between 2023-2026. Turnover.. £323,178 Principal sources of income for the charity were.. Arts Council England. £230,000 per annum Sport England, £9,520 Digital Productions. £14,925 Earned income.. £68.733 With the securing ofArts Council England NPO funding in 2023, Southpaw has been able to recruit a small slaff team to enable us to embed and consolidate our work. Between 2024- 2026, our focus will be on.. Embedding our work with communilies, with a focus on Sundertand Building our digital work and capacity {motion capture, virtual realily. augmented reality and projection mapping)
Research and development for a number of new shows Taking on a new studio at Sheepfolds in Sunderland Further deepening and developing our partnerships Consolidating our financial position Trustee Recruitment, Induction and Training Trustees are recruited through a forrnal process that includes open invitation to apply and with due recognition of the charity's requirements for skills and experience and of its diversity balance. The recruitment process includes dissemination of a trustee recruitment pack, interview. and initial opportunity to allend a board meeting as an observer. An induction is provided for new trustees through the CO-CEO'S, alongside opportunities for training in matters as needed, e.g. safeguarding. Southpaw Dance Productions is led by a diverse Board of Trustees representing breadth and depth of skills and experien from across a range of sectors to support the development of the charity and the achievement of its objectives. Organisaiional S';ucture and Deknision Making The Trustees meet fomally on a quarterly basis and attend Southpaw activities and events when possible and al least one annual strategic planning away day. The CO-CEO'S report to the Chair of Trustees in addition to attending and reporting at Trustee meetings. Decision making includes defined delegated authority. The CO-CEO'S manage the implementation of the strategic direction and day to day operations of the charity. Poi'-s' on Reserves The calculation of free reseNes is based on the defjnilion included in the charity statement of recommended practice ISORPI, which provides recommendations for accounting and reporting for charities. The trustees have examined the requirements of the charity to hold free reserves - those reserves not invested in tangible fixed assets, excluding long term liabilities, or designated for a particular purpose. As a charity estsblished in 2022, the Trustees aim to build the equivalent of 3 months operating costs in reserves by April 2026. By April 2024, we will have built 1 months operating costs, by April 2025, 2 months operating costs, By April 2026, 3 months operating costs. At the year end, reserves were al £17.287, the equivalent to 1 months operating costs. Pa51 Pc.'"y All Trustees give their time freely. The Board reviews pay and remuneration annually in March-April. Decisions on levels of remuneration consider perfomance reviews, benchmarking against other local cultural organisations and salary levels, and in line with any change to scope of duties. The charity has classified there to be 2 key management personnel in line with the requirements of SORP. They are.. Co-CEO-Executive Director.. L Fulton Co-CEO-Artistic Director.. R Graham This report was approved by the Trustees on 24 September 2024 and signed on their behalf by:
Jill McKinney Chair
StatemvThnt of Tru<tees Responsibilities The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and united Kingdome Accounting Standards (United Kingdom GenerallyAccepted Accounting Practice). The law applicable to charities in England and Wales required the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the slate of affairs of the charity and the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that year. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to.. Se5ect suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently.. Observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP., Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent-, Stale whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any tnaterial departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements., and Prepare the financial slatements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate lo presume that the charity will continue in operation. The Trustees are responsible for keeping sufficient accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial slalements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accoui 4ts and.Reportsl regulations 2008 and the provisions 01 Ihe trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguardiiig the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasoriable :.leps for the prevention and detectior. of fraud and other irregularities. 10
Independent Examiners Report Independent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees On the accounts of Southpaw Dance Productions I report to the charity Iruslees on my examination of Ihe accounts of the charity for the 15 month period ended 31 March 2024 Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accoLTnts in accordance with the rules and regulations of The Charities Commission. Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Charily are not required lo be audited under the rules and regulations of the Charity Commission and are eligible for independent examination. I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 20111"The 2011 Act"). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under Seotion 145 {5} Ib} of the 2011 Act. Independent Examiner's Statement I have completed my examination. I cotfiirm that no Matters ha'.i'e come to my attention i connecli.Jn with the examination giving me cause to believe.. accounting records have not been kept in accordance The rules and regulations of the Charity Commission the accounts do not accord with such records. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by Gharities (applicable to charities preparing their acGounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK (FRS102}1. 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. CgAO'T T R Dixon & Co Ltd Chartered Certifigd Accountants 1 Dinsdale Place Jesmond Tyne & Wear NE2 18D Date:
Accounts Southpaw Dance Productions Statement of Financial Activitie5 for the year ended 31 March 2024 Unreslricled Reslricled Funds Funds 2024 2024 Tot81 Funds 2024 Unreslricled Restricted Funds Funds 2023 2023 Total Funds 2023 Income from Grants Perforrnances 230,000 68,733 24,445 254,445 68,733 Total Income 298,733 24,445 323,178 Expenditure Charitable Activities 291,654 14,925 306,579 Nel Income 7,079 9,5¥9 16,599 Gross Transfers Movement 7,079 9.520 16,599 Fund Balance BF Fund Balance CF 7.079 9,520 16,599 12
Southpaw Dance Productions Registered number: CE028427 Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2024 Notes 2C124 2023 Fixed Assets Tangib Assets 3,269 Current Assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 2,695 16,808 19,503 Creditors-amounts falling due within one year 6.173 Net current assets 13,330 Total net assets Capital and funds of the charity Unrestricted income funds Restrted funds 16,599 Total charty Capital Account 16,599 The Iruslees are satisfied that the Charity is entitled to exemption from the requirement lo obtain an audit under the rules and regulations of the Charity Commission The members have not required the Charity to obtain an audit. The trustees acknowledge Iheir responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Charity Commission with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. The accounts have been prepared and delivered in accordan with the special provisions applicable lo Charities by the Charity Commission Jill McKinney Chair 13
Southpaw Dance Productions Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024 1 Accounting policies Basis of preparation The financial slalemenls have been prepared in accordance with Accounting ancj Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Stanclard applicable in the UK IFRS 1021- (Charities SORP IFRS 10211, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK {FRS 1021 and the Companies Act 2006. Income and recognition policies Income derives from performance income The charity has entitlement to the funds. Any performance conditions attached to the items of income have been mel are fully within the control of the charity. There is sufficient c¥itainty that receipt of the '.Iicome is considered probable. The amount can be measured reliably. Fund accounting Unreslricled funds are available to spend on activities that further any of the purposes of the charity. Restricted funds are funds which the donor has specrfied are lo be solely used for particular areas of the charity's work. Expenditure Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment lo a third party, it is probable that selllemenl will be required, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Tangible fixed assets Tangible fixed assets 8re measured al coslless accumulative depreciation and any accumulative impairment losses. Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets al a rale calculated to write off the cost, less estimated residual value, of each asset evenly over its expected useful life. as follows.. Property, plant and machinery 150/¢ Straight line basis Stocks Stocks are measured at the lower of cost and eslirnaled selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost is determined using the first In first out method. The carrying amount of stock sold is recognised as an expense in the period in whioh the related revenue is recognised. Cash atbank and in hand
Cash al bank and in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments with immediate access.
Southpaw Dance Productions Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024 Debtors Short term debtors are measured al transaction price {which is usually the invoice price), less any impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts. Loans and other financial assets are initially recognised at transaction price including any transaction costs and subsequently measured al amortised cost determined using the effective interest method, less any impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts. Creditors Creditors are recogni5ed where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due lo settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. 2924 2023 2 Ntsrnbgrfjf Ernployegs Avera9ÈnumbÈrDf durwu th&flrkgncK41 pgrbd 3 Optrttlnu Profit ststed afterchargry.. 0ftse d¥s¥fI 365 pniS05, equlpment 4 T05b1? F5xed Ass•ts Cost Aodrtwy Svrpth on realtion $wsa At31 M8rch 2024 3,634 Depr13110Th Ch¥rgeforthe year On Dwsa At 31 MwGh2024 365 Netbookvalug At31 March 2024 A131 March 2023 2024 2023 5 Debtora South D¢& Coryany Ltd VAT 2.793 62 2.695 7.256 6 Creditors.. amounts fallins duowllhln one year Trade Crediiors AccTuals 2.793 2024 Unrn51rfcled R4strftted Total 7 Ana51$ of Mont in tunds as at 1 tyil 2023 8,733 24.445 328178 Neiitome lexpendtturèl 1306.5791 AE al 31 March 2024 16599
Southpaw Dance Productions Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024 8 Related party transactlons During the year the charity charged £34.114 by way of expense loans lo Southpaw Dance Company Limited During the year the charty received contributions of £32,021 towards repayments of expenses from Dance Company Limited None of the trustees have been paid any remuneration or received any other benefits from the charity or a related enlily. 9 Capital Commitments Al the year end the charity had no capitsl commitments. 10 Corporation Taxation The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied lo ils charitsble objects. 17