Bath Operatic
and Dramatic Society
Trustees Annual Report
and Financial Statements
l May 2023- 30 April 2024

INDEPENDENT EXAMINEWS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
BATH OPERATIC AND DRAMATIC SOCIErY
I report on the financlal statements forthe period l May 2023tD 30 April 2024
Respectlve responslblllties of Trustees and Emamlner
The Charity's Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Charity's Trustees
consider that an audit is not requI￿d for thSs year (under Sectfon 14412) of the Charlties Act 20111
and that an independent examination Is requlred.
It is my responsibility to..
Examine the financlal statements lundersection 145 of the 2011 Act):
To follow the procedures laid down In the General Directions given by the Charlty
Commlsslon (under Section 145151(bl of the 2011 Act: and
To state whether particular matters have come to my attentlon.
Basls of the Independent Examlners Report
My examlnation was carrled out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity
Commission. An examlnation Includes a revlew of the accounting records kept bythe Charlty and
a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any
unusual Items or dlxlosures In the accounts, and seeklng explanatlons from you as Trustees
concernin8 such matters. The procedure undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would
be requlred In an audlt, and wnsequently I do not express an audlt oplnlon on the vlew 8lven by
the accounts.
Independent Examlner's Statement
In connettlon wlth my examlnation, no matter has cometo my attentEon:
I which 8ives reasonable cause to believe that. in any material respect, the requirement to
keep accounting records in accordance with Settton 130 of the 2011 Art and to prepare
accounts whlch accord wlth the accounting records and to comply wlth the accountlng
requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met or;
2 to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper
understanding of the accounts to be reached.
2¥ o>.a£f....................
Independent Examiner
Neil Munn

BATH OPERATIC AND DRAMATIC SOCIETY
Statement of Financial Activities
for the period I" May 2023 to 30th April 2024
Ipritr pericKI 16 March to 3￿ April 20231
Notes
2023
2024
INCOMING RESOURCES
Incoming Resources from generated Funds
Voluntary Income
Activities for generating
Funds
Investment
Income
6,281.63
119.18
316.83
3.788.53
Income from Charitable activities
Other Incoming Resources
78.858.36
102,947.65
240.IXJ
TOTAL INCOMING
RESOURCES
79,175.19
113,376.99
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Costs of generating voluntary income
Charitable activities costs
Charitable expenditure
145.02)
97.128.78
1,673.92
114,554.43
I(KJ.cK)
TOTAL RESOURCES
EXPENDED
97,083.76
116,328.35
NET INCOMING/IOUTGOINGI RESOURCES 117.908.571
{2.951.361
TOTALGENERAL PURPOSE FUND b/f
54.608.33
36.699.76
TOTALGENERAL PURPOSE FUND clf
36,699.76
33,748.40

BATH OPERATIC AND DRAMATIC SoCI￿y
Balance Sheet at 3(yb April 2024
BALANCE SHEET
2023
2024
FIXEDA5SErs
Property and
Trophy
1.033.IX)
1.033.C
CURRENT ASSSETS
Debtors
Cash at 8ank
Investments at Building
Society
77,120.05
41.379.34
36,347.44
20.634.83
11.054.06
TOTAL ASSETS
140.167.22
48,434.50
CURRENT UABILITIES
Creditors
195,487.461
16,406.101
NETCURRENT ASSETS
44,679.76
42,028.40
io
FUNDS
44.979.76
42,028.40
The Financial Statements were approved by the Trustees on 27th August 2024.
and signed on their behalf by:
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Trustee
Trustee
The Notes form part of these Financlal Statements

BATH OPEILATIC AND DRAMATIC SOCIETY
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the period I" May 2024 to 3tr' April 2024
I. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Accounting Convention
The Financial Statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, the
Charities Act 2011 and the requirement of the Statement of Recommended Practice,
Accounting and Reporting by Charities.
Flnancial Reporting Standard Number I
Exemption has been taken from preparing a cash flow statement on the 8rounds that the
BODS qualilies as a small charity.
Investment Income is included in the SOFA in the year in which it is receivable.
Incoming Resources
Donations and generatingfunds are Included In theyearln whlch they are receivable. Income
and costs associated with our annual TRB Performance have been included on an accruals
basis.
Resources Expended
All expenditure is included on an actruals basls and Is reco8nlsed when there Is a legal
obligation to pay for expenditure. Where possible, costs are attributed to one of the
functional Categorles of resources expended on the SOFA.
NOTES
2023
2024
2 VOLUNTARY INCOME
Donations
Patrons Donations
Member5hlp Subscription5
Gift Aid
202.87
636.05
3,885.Q)
1.557.71
6,281.63
3 ACnVIMES FOR GENERATING FUNDS
Social Events
119.18
4 INVESTMENT INCOME
Rent
Interest
266.(Kl
50.83
316.83
3.192.IXI
596.53
3,788.53

BATH OPERATIC AND DRAMATIC SOCIETY
th
for the period I" May 2023 to 30 April 2024
Notes to the Financial Statements Icontinuedl
NOTES
2024
5 INCOME FROM CHARITABLE AcllviTIES
Theatre Royal production
Christmas Contrrt
A Little Night Music
78,858.36
93,912.79
9,034.86
102.947.65
78,858.36
6 OTHER INCOMING RESOURCES
Compensation
Audition Fees
Reimbursement of Deposit
240.IJ)
240.(X)
7 COSTS OF GENERATING VOLUNTARY INCOME
Hire of Premises
Insurance
Administration Expenses inc VAT
1,235.87
378.05
1,673.92
45.02
45.02
8 CHARITABLE AcfiviTIES COSTS
Theatre Royal Production
A Little Night Music
Royaltie5 paid for Future Produrtions
96,278.78
850.CX)
106,793.11
5,573.32
2,188.CX)
114,554.43
97.128.78
9 CHARITA8LE EXPENDITURE
ICM).(M)
10 FUNDS
Legacies
Drama, Social & Properties
Centenary ReseNe
I,6￿.[￿1
1,680.1XJ
5,OCKJ.(X)
8,280.CMJ
36.699.76
44.979.76
I,6￿.
1,680.CK)
S,(JXJ.
8,280.CX)
33,748.40
42,028.410
General Purpose Fund df

Introduction
This report Covers the period between l May 2023 to 30th April 2024.
This is the first full year of the operation of Bath Operatic and Dramatic Society CIO. The annual
accounts for the 2023-24 season have been independently examined are included in this report
fordlscussion and approval at ourannual general meetin& following which they will be submitted
to the Ch3rity Commission.
Reference and Admlnlstrative detalls
Name of the charlty: Bath Operatic and Dramatic Society
Other names which the charlty uses: BODS
Charfty reglstratlon number: 1202383
Address: 31 Elm Grove, Swainswick, BATH BAI 78A
Trustees durlng report perlod.. Anna-marie Manley (Chair), Tim Conroy (Secretary), Penelope
Davies (Treasurer).
Structure, governance and management
The Bath Operatic and Dramatic Society is a Charitable Incorporated Or8anisatlon, governed wlth
an'association model, constitution.
Our Society consists of acting members, non-actin8 members and life members Includin8 a
President, Vice-Presidents and such other persons 3$ shall have rendered special services to BODS.
Trustees for the CIO are elected by the membership at the Annual General Meetin8 {AGMI for a
period of up to three years. Trustees are recruited through the society's membership and thev
receive no remuneration fortheir role as trustees. The Charity's Trustees have complied with their
duty to have due regard to the guidance on public beneh't by the Charrty Commission in exercising
their powers or duties.
An Executive Committee is elected at an Annual General Meetingofthe Membersthat is convened
annually. The Executive Committee shall comprise a Chair, Vice-chair. Secretary, Treasurer,
Membership Secretary and 3 further six ordinary members from the membership may be elected
as well as vI￿-PreSidentS {should they wish to attend).
All arrangements for productions land other events if appropriate) and oversight of the h'nances
are the responsibility of the Executive Commlttee.
The charity has no employees.

Objective and activities
The BODS objettive is: The culkn'vation and performance of theatrical arts (music. drama and
dance) and the encouragement of public interest in those arts.
Achievement and performance
We have achieved this objective by the production of Dolty Parton's 9 to 5 at the Theatre Royal,
Bath in March 2024 and performances of A Little Night Music at The Mission Theatre in October
2023. Both productions required rehearsal and delivery of singing, dance and dramatic attin8 bv
the membership. In addition, we have engaged in fundraising activities as vrfell as singing carols
in Bath at Christmas time.
Membership of the BODS is healthy and is accessible to both senior citizens and students due to
the membershlp fee structure.
Flnanclal review
As settlement is post show, and expenses incurred before, we need to ensure that we have the
reserves in place to deal with cash flow. Hence, we endeavourto keep a reserve equal to 50% of
show expenditure, however following a 105s of £k13 on 9 to 5 this has further reduced our
reserves. The Charity Trustees are actlvely pursuin8 OPPOrtunltSes to brin8 In addltlonal funds to
the society.
Our prlmary sources of funds are ticket sales, membership fees. gfft aid and patron's contributions,
Anna-marie Manley
Tim Conroy
Penelope Davies
Date
27th August 2024