Ghostlight Perfomiers Trustees, Annual Report For the year ended 30 April 2025 1. Reference and Administrative Details Charity name: Ghostlight Perfomiers Charity registration number. 1206085 Legal structure: Charitsble In)rporated Organisation (CIO) Prinupal office: England Trustees serving during the year. Ms Jennifer Corcoran- Chair Mr Luke Jennings- Treasurer Mr Paul-James Green- Secretary Mrs Helen Bennett- TrLe Ms Fiona Billington- Trustee Ms Emma Williams- Trustee Mr Orlando Campolucci-Bordi - Trustee Mr Jamie Boland - Twstee The trustees are responsibte for directing the affaits of the chanty and ensuring that it is managed in accordance with its charitable PUTposes and goveming dt)cument 2. Structure, Governance and Management Ghostlight Perfomiers is }nStituted as a Charitable Inrporated Organisation (CIO) and is governed by a constitution adopted on 3 September 2024. The charity is managed by a board of trustees who oversee governan, strategic direction and financlal oversight. Trustees are appointed in aCCordare with the LY)nstsiubon and nomially setve a two-year tem. after whch Ihey may stand for re-appointment The trustees meet regularly throughoLrt the year to: - review the charty's activibes ' oversee perf0mlan and events monttor the financial posrf(ion All trustees serve voluntarily and reNe no remuneration. Reasonable expenses may be reimbursed where approprtate. Day-to-day activities are carried out by trustses and voluntsers.
- Objects and Public Benefit ChaT5table Objects The objects of the charity are to advan public edu(3tion in, and appreciab.on of, the dramatic and musi(gl arts in Sefton and the surrounding area by. . presenting artistic perforManS providing opportunities for members to parbc(pate in amateur theatre produdion including script writing, acting, choreography, set design, costume, make-up and backstage elements The challty may also pursue other exclusively charitable purposes for the public beneft as detennined by the trustees. Public Benefit The trustees confimi they have followed the Charity Commission's public benefft guidan. Ghost5ight Perfomers provides public benefft by: ' producing atxessible amateur theatrical peTfrJrnpnces ' encouraging participation in perfoming arts . developing creative and technical skills ' supporting communty engagement in the dramatic and musical arts The trustses are satisfied that all act£vities furthered the charivs purposes and deltvere(I identifiable public benefit.
- Activities and Achievements During the year ended 30 April 2025, the charity continued trj estsblish itself as a community-focused amateur theatre organisation. Activities induded: planning, rehearsing and stsging productions providing opportunities for participation in acting, direcling, stage management, $tUMe design and technical roles ' organising rehearsals and production meetings . engaging wtth the Community through public performan The chaTity hired perf0rrnan spa5 and obtain&l neSary linS and performan rights. These activibes provided entertainment, eduti0ft and opportunities for skill development within the local community. The trustees believe positive progress was made in developing activity and communty participation.
S. Financial Review Finanual position for the year ended 30 April 2025: Total income: £5,290 Total expenditure: £4.144 Net surplus.. £1,145 Net assets al year*nd were £1,146, held as unrestricted fvnds. SoUrs of Incorne Income primarily came from activities assouated with theatri[ productions and related events. Expenditure Expenditure mainly related to production and operational costs, induding: ' performance Spa hire script hire and perfomance rights insurance printing membership and licensing costs ' administrative expenses The trustees consider the finanaal position satisfactory for the charity's stsge of developrnenL 6. Reserves Policy The trustees aim to maintain modest unrestricted reserves to meet short-temi commitments 8nd manage income fluctuations. ReseNes support essential costs suth as: ' venue hire ' insuran ' perforrnance liCenS . administrative expenses At year-end the charity held £1,146 in unrestricted reserves. considered appropriate for current actrvity levels. 7. Plans for the Future The trustees intend to continue developing the charity by: ' producing further community theatri¢xl performan expanding participatron opportuntties ' increasing community engagement ' strengthening membership and volunteer involvement
Resources will be managed carefully to support sustainable growth. 8. Trustee Responsibilities Ststement The trustees are responsibk for preparing the Trustees, Annual Report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law. They confirm thaL' . the accounts have been prepared in a(X0rdan th the Charities Act 2011 the report provides a fair and baland overview of the chart1$ activities and financial position 9. Approval This report was approved by the trustees on: Date: 11 13/ iot6 Signed on behalf of the trustees= Name: L.ke Position: Tre4s 6J fe f Signature= Date= ii/31ioZ£
Registered Charity Number: 1206085 GHOMIGHT PERFORMERS FINANCIAL STATEMENT5 FOR TXE YEAR ENDED 30- APRIL 2025
Ghostli9ht PerfDrmer5 Contents Page Charity InforftwtiDn Profit and L05s Account Balantr Sheet Detailed Profrf£ aAd Lo&s Account
fjhostlight Performe Compafty Inf0rn7ation For The Year Ended 30- APRIL 2025 Management Commlttee Members Mr5 Helen Bennett Ms Jennifer Corcrdn s fiona BilliTrJron Mr u1-}3&S Green Mr Luke Jennings Miss Emma Williatn5 Mr Ortando Camolucu-Bordi Mrjatllte 8oland Charity Number 1206085
Ghostlight Performers Profit 4nd Loss Account For The Year Ended 30- APRIL 202S 2025 TURNOVEk Staff costs 5,290 OthEr Costs (4.144) NET PROFrr 1,145
Gltostlight Perform•5 Balance Sheet As At 30- APRIL 2025 2025 Fixed assets Current 355ets Credirors= Amounts Falling Due Wrthin One Year 1.146 CURRENT ASSETS 1,146 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LV¢BIifTIES L146 Accrua15 and deferre¢J incorne NET ASSETS 1.146 CAPThAL AND IiESEIiVES 1,146 Notes l. General Inform#tioTh Ghostyight Performers is a Registered Chartty in *lond & Wales. registert rtumber 1206085
Gh05tfight Perfornie Trading Profft and Loss Account For The Year Ended 30- APRXL 2025 2025 TURNOVER Income 5,290 STAFF COSTS SubcDntrèttor costs Stsff Costs Purcha Purchases 223 OTHER Expenses pmF$eS expenses: Performance spa Hire General admiriistrattin costs.. Insurdnee NODA Membership Flye/PosteYS Programs Script Plire Script Printing PerfomTrattce Rites Travel Bar Licence Offi Inancial Expenses Sundry 1,556 606 178 12 S16 146 70 204 28 21 93 400 91 14,144) 1.156 PROFrr