Brighouse Theatre Productions
Trustees, Annual Report
and Financial Statements
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for the year ended 30 June 2025
11 Highley Hall Croft
Clifton
Brighouse
West Yorkshlre
HD6 4LL
Registered Charity No. 1200878

Contents
Objectives
Review of Activities for 2024-25
Achievements
Financial Review
Governance Information
Organisational Policies
Declarations
Independent Examinerfs Report
Statement of Financial Activities
Balènce Sheet
Notes to the Financial Statements
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Objectives
Who are we?
Brighou5e Theatre Productions was established in 2005 by the merger of Bri8house Light Opera Society and
Brighouse Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society.
Brighouse Theatre Production5 is a friendly, open and inclusive local group bringing joy to our community
through live theatre includin8 plays, pantomimes and muslcal shows. It ¢5 an outward looking theatrical
group and is committed to bringing live theatre to the community.
Objectives
The objectives of Brighouse Theatre Productions are to promote the advancement and improvement of
general education in relation to all aspects of the art of drama and musical theatrical performance for all in
the local community.
Review of Activities for 2024-25
The charity was incorporated as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation on the 2 November 2022. As a
theatrical or8anisation we are involved in produting musicals and theatrical productions, including
pontomime5 to be performed to the general public.
Productions
This year the charity decided to have a Murder Mystery theme beginning wtth a play at the end of Ortober
held at St John's Church Hall in Rastritk. Our first production for this was Ghost Train to co-inside with
Halloween. The play was written by Arnold Ridley who also starred in Dad's Army as Private Godfrey. We
welcomed back the same Director as the previous year as well as returning cast members. We also
welcomed a new cast member who played the character Mi55 Bourne. Everyone played there parts well
and gave a strong performance of their character. With some particularly good audiences we raised £4,003,
in ticket sales. £145.48 in programme sales. £275 in raffle, and £527.31 on the bar. Our biggest items of
expenditure were hire of the hall £2050, prodL¢Ction expenses £700, scenery & props £492.83, royalties
£576.86 & booking fees £283.84. We almost managed to breakeven but sadly we had a small loss of £0.81.
Overall. the play was very well received and thoroughly enjoyed by all who came to see it. Thank you to
everyone who was involved with the production in anyway.
Our second and final production of the year was another play at the end of May at St John's Church Hall
Rastrick. Our choice was another Agatha Christie play The Mirror Crack'd under the direction of the same
Director who directed Ghost Train. After a turbulent time of trying to cast some of the main character5
Iparticularly Dolly Bantryl due to people havir¢g to withdraw for variou5 reasons we finally had a cast line
up. As if directing wasn't enough the Director very kindly stepped in to play the part of Guiseppe Renzo as
we had been unable to recruit someone for the part. However, we did mallage to welcome two new cast
members. Again, everyone played there parts well and gave a strong performance of their character. Once
again, we had some particularly good audiences, the lowest attendance being on the Saturday matinee. We
raised E3,396 in ticket sales, slightly down on the Ghost Train. We managed a slight increase of £146.87 for
programme sales and £280 for the raffle, but a drop in takings of £499.83 on the bar. Our biggest items of
expenditure were hire of the h311 £1,825.00, rehearsal room hire £375, production expenses £700, royalties
£510 & Sound & Lighting £295. Sadly, we had a small loss of £383.87. Again, overall, the play was very wèll
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received and thoroughly enjoyed by all who came to see it. Thonk you to everyone who was involved with
the production in anyway.
Achievements
The charity has continued to provide live theatre to the community during the financial year 2024/25 and
it looks forward to doing this in the future.
Financial Review
The summary financial figures below are taken from the full independently examined financial statements
which follow on pages 8 - 9.
The financial review relates to the financial year to 30th June 2025 and to the period l July 2024- 30
June 2025.
The Accounts have been prepared under the format laid down by the Charity Commission. These
Accounts have been audited by Sleigh and Story the charitws honordry auditor5.
The documents provided to the members at the Annual General Meeting were the Statement of
Accounts. Balance Sheet Summary and Financial Statement.
Play- Ghost Train
In October 2024 we performed the play Gh05t Train which was held at St John's Church Hall, Rastrick.
Once again, we took the opportunity this year to facilitate online ticket sales, which, just like last year.
proved to be a success. Costs for the play this year were £4,992.10 and total income was £4,991.29 of
which £4CNJ3.00 came from ticket sales. This means a loss of £0.81. Details of Miscellaneous Income,
Miscellaneous Expenditure and Production Expenses were circulated to Member5 prior to the AGM.
Radlo Plays
In April 2025 we performed the Radio Plays which was held at St Anne's Church Hall, Southowram. Once
agoin, we took the opportunity this year to facilitate online ticket sales. which, just like last year, Proved
to be a suttess. Costs for the play this year were £880.47 and total income was £881.50 of which £630.00
came from ticket sales. This means a profit of £1.03. Deta¥ls of Miscellaneous Income and Miscellaneous
Expenditure were circulated to Members prior to the AGM.
Play- The Mlrror Crack'd
In May 2025 we performed the play The Mirror Crack'd which was held at St John's Church Hall, Rastrick.
Once again, we took the opportfjjnity this year to facilitate online ticket sales, which, just like last year,
proved to be a success. Costs for the play this year were £4707.47 and total income was £4323.60 of
which £3396.00 came from ticket sale5. This means a loss of £383.87. Details of Miscellaneous
Expenditure and Production Expenses were circulated to Members prior to the AGM.
General Account
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Moving on to the General Account which reflects the general running cost5 of the Society. As at 30, June
2025 subs totalled £840 (which in total for the year is down from the figure of £850 last yearl. Total
income was £3.975.32 Iwhich in total for the year is up from the figure of £2793.34 last yearl.
Total expenditure was £4,516.67 (which in total for the year is up from the figure of £4,055.27 last year
which include5 mill rental of £2000.041£550 of which is recouped from Cleckheaton Amateurs- the
figure of £550 under Income- Mill Rental represents the 2024125 payment) and Insurance of £843.97.
Details of Miscellaneou5 Income and Miscellaneous Expenditure on the General Account were circulated
to Members priorto the AGM.
Over the year this means a loss of £541.35 (which is down from the figure of £1,660.76 last yearl on the
general account.
Balance Sheet
Moving on to the Balance Sheet and we have seen our total balance decrease this year. Balances stand at
£13,465.19 as at 30, June 2025 down from £14,390.19 as at 30 June 2024.
Income Generatlon
Most of the charity's income, £8,029.00, has come from ticket Income whilst member subscriptions
amounted to £840.
The Future- Flnancially
The charity continlses to be reliant on subscriptions, fundraisinE and income generated from putting on
musical and theatrical productions. There is still work to be done with regard to improving our f¥Jndrai5ing
activities. Whilst we remain positive about the future we cannot and should not be complacent.
Governance Information
Charity Address: 11 Highley Hall Croft, Clifton, BriEhouse, HD6 4LL
Govemance:
Incorporated as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation ICIOI on the 2 November 2022.
Our ObjectTves:
The objectives of the charity are to promote the advancement and improvement of general education in
relation to all aspects of the art of drama and musical theatrical performance for all in the local community.
Recruitment of Trustees:
The Trustee Meeting is the TrLSStee body for the charity. The constitution of the charity outlines the process
for the appointment of charity trustees including the 5 ex-officio charity trustee5 Qf President, Chairman,
Vice-chairman. Secretary and Treasurer.
Trustees as at 30 June 2025:
Jane Elizabeth Pringle (Chairl, Lynn Kathryn Taylor (Secretary)
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Richard Anthony Holmes, Jennifer Margaret Normanton, lan Stead, Karen Higgins, Anthony Goswell, Dexter
Tikadar, Sarah Smith, Richard Hunt and Margaret Hallatt.
The following also seNed as trustees during the period 151 ILEly 2024 to 30, June 2025:
Jim Butler and Karen 5wan50n
Independent Examiners: Sleigh & Story, Thornhill Brigg Mills, Thornhill Beck Lane, Brighou5e, HD6 4AH
Bankers: Virgin Money, 12 Bradford Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 3RJ
Organisational Policies
The charity has various organisational policies including..
Flrst Ald Pollcy
Accident Reporting Policy
DBS Policv
Chlld Protectlon & Safeguardlng Poll
Risk & Compliance Policy
Zero Tolerance Pollcy
Whistleblowing Policy
Social Medla Pollcy
Record Retention & Data Disposal Policy
Confllct of Interest Policy
Conflirt Re501ution & Grievance Policy
Event Safety Policy
Equal Opportuntties Policv
Confidentiality Agreement Policy
Compliments and Complaints Policy
Anti-Bribery Corruption and Fraud Policy
GDPR and Data PTOtertion Policy
Fundraislng & Donatlons Policy
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Financlal Management Policv
InvestlnE Charlty Funds Policy and Procedures:
The charity doe5 not hold any investments.
Fundraising activities".
The charity held two fundraising events at Souihowram Church Hall on 4th April and St John's Church Hall
Rastrick on 5th April. We performed two Radio Plays at each event from Agatha Christie's collection of
Murder in the Studio- A Personal Call and Butter in a Lordly Dish.
ricket sales from both evenin85 raised £630, raffle £87, bar £144.50. The biggest items of expenditure were
royalties £168, miscellaneous E218.84, alcohollsoft drinks £201.99 and hall hire £195. Ideally, we would
have liked to have sold a few more tickets to make a profit instead though we made an exceedingly small
1055 of £1.03. The plays were very well received and thoroughly enjoyed by all who came to see it. Thank
you to everyone who was involved with the production in anywav.
Brighouse Theatre Production5 does not use any professional fundraiser or commercial participator to carry
out activities on the charitvs behalf. Due to the low level of fundraising the charity undertakes, the charity
is not a participant of a voluntary scheme for regulating fundraising, Of any voluntary standard of
fundraising for the activitie5 carried out on behalf of the charity. Should the charity at some point in the
future undertake a specific fundraising campaign or start to generate more income through fundraising,
the trustees will look to sign up to a voluntary fundraising code.
Social Events:
Continuing with the theme a Murder Mystery dinner was organised at Crow Nest Golf Club on Friday Ilth
April 2025. Although we ticket sales were low, we still managed to make a profit of £79. Thank you to those
who organi5ed the venue and the cast and to anyone else who participated in this event.
Public Benefrt Statement..
The Trustees confirm that they have complied with the duty in section 4 of the Charities Act 2006 to have
due regard to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public beriefit 'Charities and Public Benefiv.
This Trustees, report clearly sets out Brighouse Theatre Productions charitable objects, our current
activities and how they benefit the public.
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Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees
Signature..
Full name: Richard Hunt
Posltion: Vice Chairman
Date..
KLU-LJ-L 2026
Signature:
Full name: Lynn Kathryn Taylor
Position.- Secretary
Date: q/*
2026
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Independent Examiner's Report
Responsibiltties and basis of report
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Brighouse Theatre Productions for the
year ended 30, June 2025 set out on pages 9 to 10. As the charitvs trustees, you are responsible for the
preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charitie5 Act 20111'the Act'l.
I report in respect of my examination of the charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and,
in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the 3pplicable Directions given by the Charity
Commission under section 1451511bl of the Act.
Independent Examiner's Statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in
connection with the examination which give me cause to believe that in. any material respect:
the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act. or
the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
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.
Signature of independent examiner= JONATHAN STEAD
Name of independent examiner.. Jonathan Stead
Relevant professional qualification of independent examiner.. Chartered Certified Accountant
Name of firm.. Sleigh & Story, Thornhill Brigg Mills, Thornhill Beck Lane, Brighouse, HD6 4AH
Date=
..13 MAEck/ zoj
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Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 30th June 2025
and Balance Sheet as at 30th June 2025
FINANCIAL
R THE YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE 2
25
STATEMENT OF FINANCIALACTIVITIES. UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
Sti Nrtej
OMING RESOU
2025
02
Member Subs
Tlcket Sales
Other Show Income
Events & Activities
Other Income
Interest
840.00
8,029.00
4,348.71
694.IK)
760.
480.00
4/67.50
2,176.96
752.65
£ 14.671.71
8,277,11
RESOURCES EXPENDÉD
General Expenses
Productlon Costs
Events & Activities
Donation5
Fundraising
4,527.42
10,394.44
59.85
£ 3,434.08
£ 8,531.99
7.97
615.00
£ 15.596.71
£ 11,974.04
In year profit/ Ilossl
Total Funds BIF at stsrt of year
1£925.001
£ 14,390.19
1£3,696.931
É I8,OS7.12
Closin8 batsnce at 30th June 2025
£ 13.465.19
É 14.390.19
BALANCE SHEET
Bank & 8 50£ Accts
Cash
Prepayments
£ 13.305.75
159.44
£ 13.601.39
211.94
576.86
£ 13,465.19
£ 14.390.19
£ 13,465.19
£ 14.390.19
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2025
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparlng the financlal statements
The financial statements of the charity, which is 3 public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared
in accordance with the CharitÈes SORP IFRS 1021 'Accounting and Reporting by Charitie5.' Statement of
Recommended Practice applicable to charitres preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FR5 1021 (effective l January 20191, and
with the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost
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convention with items ￿cOgnised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant
notelsl to these accounts.
Going concern
The trustees are satisfied that there are no maierial uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the
funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expendlture
Liabilities are recoBnised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing
the charity to that expenditure, it is probab5e that a transfer of economic benefits will be reqL¢ired in
settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an
accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where
COSt5 cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis
consistent with the use of resources.
Tangible fixed assets
There are no tangible fixed assets.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the
trustees. Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the
charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted
purposes.
NOTES
Made up of Programme AdvertiSilTr81 Programme Sales, Raffle income and Ice Cream sales
Made up of Donations, Prop/Costume Hire and Mill rental
Made up of Mill rental, Insurance, NODA subscription and sundries
Include5 all production costs includin8 hall hire. rehearsal costs, online booking fees and ice
cream/sweet/alcohol purchase5
Outlay for fundraising events
Donations made
Fundraising expenses
Royalties/booking fees for shows to be performed in the next financial year
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