Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/08/2023 Period start date ; To 31/07/2024 Period end date Charity name: KENNINGTON AMATEUR DRAMATICs
Charity registration number: 1202974
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 | For public benefit to advance the education of the public in all aspects of the dramatic arts and develop public appreciation , by undertaking regular theatrical productions. |
| 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 |
Our aim is 2 productions a year , with other group activities in between. One production a pantomime plus one other production eg a live music evening |
| 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 regard for the guidance set by the charity commission on public benefit. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference |
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | This policy is not applicable to us. |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | We have an extensive range of volunteers who willing share their knowledge 1. Costume making 2. Scenery construction 3. Dance instruction 4. Singing instruction 5. The use of Make-up & wigs 6. Lighting & sound 7. Stage management |
| 8. Production & direction |
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| Other | With set painting and design, the reading of music, hair and make-up |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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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 | This past year we prepared & put on 9 performances of Sleeping Beauty We had 9 year olds to 80 year olds on stage, some for the first time in their lives. This opportunity allowed a new creative team to work collaboratively with the cast and crew, and offeredendless opportunities, confidence and collaborative working relationships for all involved. We welcomed new members and made new friends. This show enabled new members to join whilst entertaining almost 1600 audience members. The cast learned dance routines, sang harmonies, and learned to read music. The crew were busy with set painting and design, the reading of music, hair and make-up creative opportunities and costume making lessons. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
We achieved our objectives last year, with the annual winter performance and summer performance workshops we delivered. |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Now we are a charity we are making applications for grants. All fundraising through end of show bucket collections go to further improve our productions eg: better lighting, scenery, costumes. The objective is for raising funds for only our charity. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | - |
| Other | All trustees given opportunity to add additional information. |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The audited accounts were presented to our members prior to our AGM on 3/09/2024. At the AGM all members were given the opportunity and did ask questions about the accounts. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Money is kept in reserve in the account to finance the next production. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £13000 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | _ |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | Not in defficit |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | NA |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
Principle source of income pantomime production during this last year; ie selling of tickets, selling refreshments at productions, annual fees for membership, and end of show bucket collections. |
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| 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 | Finance risks; large increase in rent of village hall, loss of village hall with our KADs items in it through fire etc… Increased cost of materials:- hired items; materials for sets and design; costumes; and insurances. Other risks are ; not having enough volunteers come forward to produce and direct performances , cost of living struggles for patrons attending shows. Less volunteers for the committee. Possible adverse weather conditions affecting ticket sales. Pandemic. |
| Other | Money was spent on purchasing Full length mirrors. Front speakers. Fold back speakers. |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Association |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Charity Incorporated Organisation 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 | Selection method: 1.Asking for expressions of interest. 2.Voting by members of KADs at AGM. 3. Background checks / DBS 4. Conflict of interest declarations Appointed by and inducted by KADs membership |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
Reading and sharing of information and guidance from the charity commission and governance regulations. Keeping up to date on changes to these regulations. Sharing information from KADs constitution, and all policies and procedures. Invitation to committee meeting to meet all members, shadowing them and supporting them, whilst they are included. |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | In KADs we have general membership divided into younger members Kadettes & other members. There is a committee of volunteers including 1. Chairperson 2. Vicechair 3. Secretary 4. Finance rep 5. Publicity rep 6. Social secretary 7. Safeguarding rep 8. Inclusivity rep 9. Chaperones rep 10. Trustee rep 11. Kadettes / youth representative 12. Members which are a mixture of adults and youths/children. There are 4 trustees who meet independently to the committee & liaise with the committee. |
| Relationship with any related | Para 1.51 | KADs is not affiliated with any political organisation. |
| parties | ||
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| Other | _ |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | KENNINGTON AMATEUR DRAMATICs |
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| Other name the charity uses | KADs |
| Registered charity number | 1202974 |
| Charity’s principal address | Kennington Village Centre Kennington Road Kennington Oxford OX1 5PG |
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 (ifany) |
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| Helen Marshall | Chair | |||
| Leigh-Anne El- Barhdadi |
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| Sarah Ellner | ||||
| Jessica Ebberson | ||||
– 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 N/A held in this capacity
Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
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) Helen Marshall
Full name(s) Helen Josephine Marshall
Position (eg Secretary, Chair Chair, etc)
Date
20[th] April 2025
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