SOUTHPAW DANCE PRODUCTIONS CHARITY NUMBER 1198031 YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 TRUSTEES, REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS SOUTHPAW COMPANY
SOUTHPAW DANCE PRODUCTIONS CHARITYNUMBER 1198031 YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 TRUSTEES, REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIALSTATEMENTS Trustees Jill McKinney (Chairl Alex Br2bbs Prof John Girkin Michelle Hudson Rob Lawson Paul Long Hannabiell Saunders Huey Nhan-O'Reilly Iresignedl Ella Belsham Iresignedl Katherine Pearson Iresignedl Lois Stonock Iresignedl Executivè Robby Graham (Artistic Dliectorl Lorn8 Fulton (Executive Director) Address Sheepfolds Stables Easington St Sunderland SR51BA Accountants T R Dixon and Co Ltd Chartered Certified Accountants StatutoryAuditors 1A Dinsdale Place Jesmond Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 1BD
SOUTHPAW DANCE PRODUCTIONS CHARITYNUMBER 1198031 YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 TRUSTEES, REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIALSTATEMENTS The trustees present their rBport with the financial st8ternents of the charity for tho year ended 31 March 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Chariti&s- 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 IFRS 1021 leffective 1 January 20191. OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Objectives and aims Southpaw Dance Productions, (Southpaw) charitable object 18: The promotion of the arts. in particular the art of dance, for the public benefit by educating and raising awareness of the diversityof participatory art forms. through means includingthe development and delivery of programmes of cross-8rtformworkshops, events and performances. Activiti0$ The charity receives core funding from Arts Council England as a National Portfolio Organisation- activities are detailed here acGording to the NPO activity plan Partnerships were established with Change the Game, Sunderland United AFC Foundation of Light, Let Your Soul Grow CIC. Wise MentorinE UK (working with NEET participants), And Sport England. Weekly workshops were delivered in community spaces in Southwick and 2 spring programme of workshops for young people (Originsl and adults Ilgnitel launched within our new studio. Building on earlier sessions focused in Southwick, we expanded our recruilment process to work with local organis8tions= VCS North, Culture House. Culture Start. Cultural Spring, Sunderland Cultur8, Sunderland Council. the Sheepfolds, and Sunderiand College to expand reach and impact. Southpaw was awarded funding through the Culture House Creative Partners programme to pilot AMPLIFY, a new community pÈrfonnance company that amplifies the voices of Sunderland residents. The AMPLIFY pilot projectwas successfully delivered with 50 participants attending eight woikshops with two Work in Progress performances aligned with the Culture House Creative Partner programme. Community consultation was undertaken throughout the creative process. Funding was secured through the Culture House Opening comm58sion to contlnue AMPUFY sessions leadingto further performance in 25126. Development took place for the family show.. the theme of clirnate displacement wos identified. A work in progress pertormance with community consultation and development took place with two movement and technology workshops with Sunderland College students. A script was produced in collaboration with young people and planningtook place for further development in 25126 including fundraising for creation and onward touring.
SOUTHPAW DANCE PRODUCTIONS CHARITY NUMBER 1198031 YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 TRUSTEES, REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIALSTATEMENTS Two innovation partners were engaged and digital development started on responsive projection. AR. motion captuie. and mixed reality headsets in live performance capacity. Further development on Digital Roadmap was undertaken through an immersive scale-up mentoring programme (Creative UK funded) and the Arrow programme. a national funding programme with this project delegated to the University of Sunderland. The23-24NSCD placements completed theirprogrammewith a 8h8red 8howforaftists.Two new NSCD placement students were recruited and supported Southpaw in Belf2St for community development and performance of Shift, in partnership with Du Dance Belfast. The NSCD placements developed and performed AURA at the Cultural Spring anniversary and performed as part of the professional cast for the AMPLIFY pilot performance. There was a sharing of AURA with stakeholders, including the Stockton International Riverside Festival Director. Both placement students achieved distinction grades during their time with Southpaw. Sunderland College students were integral in developing the AMPLIFY performance, including live performance experience. voiceover recordings used wlthln the pilot performance. and community consultation on the new family show. Public benefSt The Trustees understand and have discussed the implications of the provisions of the Charities Act 2006, which requires all charities to be able to demonstrate thatthey are established for public benefit and have had due regard to the public benefit gLJidance issued bythe Charity Commission. The Trustees believe that the charity meets both of the key principles. The trustees are satisfied that the charity is delivering its charitable object and is delivering benefits in temis of increasing opportunities for engagement with and participalion in arts and culture. The trustees are satisfied that the general public is benefitingfrorn access to opportunities to see and participate in art and cultufe and also that a specific section of the public (working class communities in Sunderlandl are benefiting. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governingdocument The charity is controlled by its governing document. the eonslitution of a CIO. Gharltable purpose Southpaw Dance Productions, Isouthpawl charitable object is-
SOUTHPAW DANCE PRODUCTIONS CHARITYNUMBER 1198031 YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 TRUSTEES. REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIALSTATEMENTS The promotion of the arts, in particular the art of dance. for the public benefit by educating and raising awareness ofthe diversityof participatory art forms, through means includingthe development and delivery of programmes of cross-artform workshops. events and performances. Trustees The charity must have a minimum of three trustees and 8 maxlmum of 13. Trustees serve for three year tems to a maximum of three terms. The Trustees airn to ensure that the Board has the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the charity. New Trustees are inducted by the Chair of the Board and are provided with a range of resources to support their understanding of the charity's activities. No tiustee received payment for services to the charity in this financial year. Board meetings The Board meets a minimum of four times per y8ar face to faee or via video conference. It also conducts some business via email. The agenda and written reports are prepared and circulated in adv8nee of each meeting. The Trustees exercise their duties and responsibilities with appropriate care and diligence. Management Day-to-day operation of the charity is delegated to the co-CEOs IArtistic Director and Executive Director) within the constraints of the annLtal budget set by the Trustees. Employ&es and volunteers The company employed four full time members of staff during the year. The generalvolunteers are members otthe public who assist on productions. Risk managernent The Trustees of the charity regularly review the major governance, operation81 and fi'nancial risks which the charity faces as part of its annual business planning process and confiim that systems have beers established to mitigate these risks. Southpaw Dance Productions, risk management strategy comprises the establishment of systems and procedures to mrtigate identified risks, such as a risk register and an annual review of the strategic Tisks the charity may face. At time of writing, the major perceived risks to Southpaw Dance Productions are outlined below.. Trustee oversight: the decision by some trustees to step down may lead to gaps in skills and knowledge needed for high quality board assurance. Board development is underway. Financial controls.. the departure of the Executive Director means that the Artlstic Director took on many of the functions of the ED role leading to challenges to capacity. A new ED is now in post and reviewing all operational aspects of the charity.
SOUTHPAW DANCE PRODUCTIONS CHARITY NUMBER 1198031 YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 TRUSTEES. REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIALSTATEMENTS FINANCIAL REVIEW Financial position The outturn for the year is an unrestricted surplus of £47.815 12024.. surplus £16,5991, leaving a balance on Unrestrict8d Funds at 31 March 2025 of £47,815 Resorves policy The TrLFStees have reviewed the charity's need for reserves in line with the guidance issued by the Charity Commission. The Trustees aim to hold a level of Unrestricted ReseNes that provides sufficient financial resources to meet the operating costs of Southpaw Dance Productions for three months. Their current estimate of the amount required for this purpose is approximately £35.000. They also aim to retain a further £25,000 of Unrestricted ReseNes, to enable the charity to ¥espond flexibly to any issues, one-otl financial requirement5 or appropriate initiatives that might be identified outside of its annual budgeting process. The targeted level of reserves to be retained for the above purposes is therefore considered to be a of figure of £60.000. The charity's tot81 Unrestricted Reserves shown in the Balance Sheet as at 31 Maich 2025 are £47,81512024.. £7,079). Of these reserves. £24.689 were represented by Fixed Asset812024: £3.269 leaving £23,126 available as Unrestricted Free Resetves12024.. £3,810) This policy is reviewed bytheTrustees on an annual basis as part of the charity's budgeting processes. Going concern There are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue forthe foreseeable future. FUTURE PLANS The Trustees have ensured a thorough strategic review of the charity's mission and vision, and in 2025126, the priorities are to: Deliver largescale commissions.. RIDE in Bradford for City of Culture, and STEAM for the 200, anniversary of the Stockton and Darlington railway Securè one more largescale commission Develop newtouring work Board development Deliver the ACE-funded Capital Project Review studio management and oper8tions Improve stakeholder management and relationships Develop financial plan and development strategy for beyond 2028 STATEMENTOFTRUSTEES. RESPONSIBILITIES The Trustees are responsible for the preparation of financial statements for each financial year which show 8 true and fair view ol the state of affairs of the charity as at th8 balance sheet date 8nd of its incoming resources and application of resources. including income and expenditure, for the financial year. In preparatlon of the financial statements the Trustees should follow best practice and:
SOUTHPAW DANCE PRODUCTIONS CHARITY NUMBER 1198031 YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 202S TRUSTEES, REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIALSTATEMENTS select suit8ble accounting policies and then apply them consistently.. observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP: make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent- preparethe financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriateto presume thatthe charity will continue in business. Thetrustees are responsibl8 for keeping propera¢counting records which disclose with reasonable aceuracy atany time the financial position of the charity and to Bnable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with charity law. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking re8sonable steps for the prevention and detectiofi of Iraud and other irregularities. The Trustees are responsible for managing the business of the charity and may exercise all the powers of the charily unless restricted by the Charities Act or the constitution of the charity. The Trustees are responsible tor the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial infoimation on the charity's website. Legislation governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in otherjurisdiction$. DECLARATIONS This report has been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice.. Accounting and Reporting by Charities (issued in March 2005 by the Charities Commission England and Wales). Approved by order of the board of tiustees on 5" December 2025 and signed on its behalf by.. Jill McKinney- Chair
SOUTHPAW DANCE PRODUCTIONS CHARITY NUMBER 1198031 YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 TRUSTEES. REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIALSTATEMENTS Independent examiner's reportto the trustees otsouthpaw Dance Productions I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025. Responsibilities and ba$1$ of report As the charity's trustees of th8 charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of charity law. Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the charity are not required to be audited and are eligible for independent examination. I report in respect of my examination ofyourcharity's accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 20221'the 2022 Act'l- In carrying OLJt my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under S8Ction 145151 Ibl of the 2022 Act. Indopgndent examlner's statement I have completed my ex8mination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe: the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing theii accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republtc of Ireland IFRS 10211. 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 orderto enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be resched. TR Dixon and Co Ltd Ch8rtered Certified Accountants Statutory Auditors IA Dinsdale Place Jesmond Newcastle upon Tyne NE21BD Date-...
SOUTHPAW DANCE PRODUCTIONS CHARITYNUMBER 1198031 YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 TRUSTEES, REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIALSTATEMENTS Statement of Financial Activities forthe yearended 31 Mar¢h 2025 Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds 2025 2025 Total Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds 2024 2024 Total Funds 2024 Funds 202S Income from Gr8nts Performances 247,303 36,027 247.303 36,207 230,000 68,288 24.445 254,445 68,228 Total Income 283,330 283.330 298,733 24,445 323.178 Expenditure Charitable Activities 252,114 252,114 291,654 14,925 306.579 Net Income 31,216 31,216 7,079 9,520 16.599 Gross Transfers Movement 31,216 31,216 7.079 9,520 16,599 Fund Balance BF Fund Balance CF 47,815 47.815 47.815 7,079 9,520 16,599
SOUTHPAW DANCE PRODUCTIONS CHARITY NUMBER 1198031 YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 TRUSTEES. REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2025 Noles 2025 2024 Fixed assets Tangible assets 24.689 3.269 Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 5.287 2,695 40,192 19,503 Creditors: amounts falling duewithin one year 117.0661 16,1731 Net current asset$ 23,126 13,330 Total net assets Capital and funds of the charity Unrestricted income funds Restricted funds 47,815 16,599 Total charlty Share capital and funds The Trustees are satisfied that the company is entitled to exemptlon from the requlrement to obtain anaudit under the Charities Act 2022 The members have not required the company to obtain an audit. The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilTties for complylng wtth the requirements of the Charlties Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. Ill MLKii14e Jill McKinney Chair 10
SOUTHPAW DANCE PRODUCTIONS CHARITY NUMBER 1198031 YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 TRUSTEES, REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Southpaw Danoe Productlons Notesto theAccount$ for the year ended 31 March 2025 1 Accounting policie$ Basis ofpreparation The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reportlngby Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK: IFRS 1021- (Charities SORP IFRS 10211. the Financial Reporting Standard appllcable in the UK IFRS 1021 and the Charlties Act 2022. Income and rgcognltion policies Income derives from performance income The charity has entitlement to the funds. Any perform8nce conditions attached to the items of income have been met are fully within the control of the charity. There is sufficient certainty that receipt of The income is considered probable. The amount can be measured reliably. Fund 8c¢ounting Unrestricted funds are available to spend on activities that further any of the ptjrposes of thecharity. Restricted funds are funds which the donor has specified are to be solely used for particular areas of the charity's work. Expendlture Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make payment to a third party, it is probable that settlement wlll be required, and the amount of the obligation can bemeasured reliably. Tangible flxed asset5 Tangible fixed assets are measured at ¢o$tless accumulative depreciation and any accumulative impairment losses. Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets at a ratecalculated to write off the cost. less estimated residual value, of each asset evenly over its expected useful life, as follows.. Propeity, plant and machinery 15% Straight line basis 11
SOUTHPAW DANCE PRODUCTIONS CHARITY NUMBER 1198031 YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 TRUSTEES, REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIALSTATEMENTS Stock5 Stocks are measured at the lower ot cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost is determined using the first in first out method. The tt8rrying amount of stock sold is a expense in the period in which the related revenue is recognised. Cash at bank andin hand Cash at bank and in hand includès cash and short term highly liquid investments with immediate access. Debtors Short lerm debtors are measured at transaction prlce Iwhlch Is usually the invoice pricel. less any impairment108ses lor bad and doubtful debts. Loans and other financi81 assets are initiallyrecognised at transaction price including any transaction costs and subsequently measured at amortised cost determined using the effective interest method, less any impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts. Creditors Creditors are recognised wher& the charity has 8 present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third paty and the amount due to settle theobligation can be measured or estimated reliably. 12
SOUTHPAWDANCE PRODUCTIONS CHARITY NUMBER 1198031 YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 TRUSTEES. REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2 Numberor employees 2025 2024 Average number of employees during the financial period 3 Operating profit 2025 2024 Thi8 Is slated after charging.. Depreciation of owned fLxgd assets Premises, Plant and equip 4 Tangible fixed asset8 Cost At 1 April 2024 Additions Surplus on revaluation Disposals At 31 March 2025 8.529 18,976 Depreclatlon At 1 April 2024 Charge for the year 365 2.181 On disposals At 31 March 2025 Net book value At 31 March 2025 At 31 March 2024 13
SOUTHPAW DANCE PRODUCTIONS CHARITY NUMBER 1198031 YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 TRUSTEES, REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIALSTATEMENTS 5 Debtors 2025 2024 Trade Debtors Vat 4,957 2.093 6 Creditors: amounts falling due within one y¢ar 2025 2024 Trade creditors 1,520 2,793 Other creditors 8 Analysis of movement In funds 2025 Unrestricted Restricted 283,330 Total 283,330 As at 1 April 2024 Net incomelexpenditurel 1252,1141 101 1252,1141 As at 31 March 2025 9 Related party transactions Duringthe year the company charged £0 by way of expense loans to Southpaw Dance Company Limited During the year the company received Contributions of £2,093 lowards repayments of expenses from Southpaw Dance Company Limited None of the trustees have been paid any remuneration or received any other benefits from thecompany or a related entity. 10 Capltal Commitments Atthe yearend the company had no commitments. 14
SOUTHPAW DANCE PRODUCTIONS CHARrrY NUMBER 1198031 YEAR ENDED31 MARCH 2025 TRUSTEES, REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIALSTATEMENTS 11 Ultimate controlling party The companyisawhollyowned subsidiaryofsouthpaw DanceCompanyLimited. Company number096898048 12 Corporation Taxation The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains lalling 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 to its ch8rit8ble objects. 15
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