## **FENG LING PRODUCTIONS LIMITED**
## **REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**
**31st March 2025**
**COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 13570671 CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER 1206847**
**Frank S Lachman 31 Fairview Way Edgware Middlesex HA8 8JE**
**Feng Ling Productions Limited**
## **Legal and Administrative Information**
## **31st March 2025**
Company Registered Number 13570671 Registered Charity Number 1206847 Registered Office Flat 25 77 Muswell Hill London N10 3PJ Directors and Trustees Professor James Charles Christopher Bannerman Hailing Harper Professor Kelly Yiing Meng Parnwell Penny Mayes Jia Zeng Shuoye Hu
Frank S Lachman Chartered Accountant 31 Fairview Way Edgware Middlesex HA8 8JE
Examiner
Appointed 23rd May 2024 Appointed 27th March 2025 Appointed 21st July 2025
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**Feng Ling Productions Limited**
## **DIRECTORS' AND TRUSTEES' REPORT**
The trustees, who are also directors for the purposes of the Companies Act, have pleasure in presenting their report and the financial statements of the charity for the year ending 31st March 2025.
## **DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES**
Company Law which is also applicable to charitable companies in England and Wales requires the directors, who are also trustees of the company, to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of the results of the company for that period.
In preparing those financial statements, the directors/trustees are required to:
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent
state whether applicable UK accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business.
The directors/trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
## **PRINCIPAL ACTIVITY AND CHARITABLE OBJECTIVE**
The principal activity of the company continues to be the promotion, improvement and advancement of education and the encouragement of the appreciation of the arts in all their aspects but primarily through the dramatic arts.
## **ORGANISATION AND CONSTITUTION**
The company was incorporated on 17th August 2021 and is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association. Company Registartion number 13570671.
The company is limited by guarantee and has no share capital. The guarantees of individual members are limited to £1.
The company is a registered charity, number 1047991.
The directors of the company form its Committee of Management and Governing Body and are empowered to act as necessary in order for the company to fulfil its objectives. Directors may be appointed by the members of the company or fellow directors at any time.
Registered Office: Flat 25, 77 Muswell Hill, London N10 3PJ
On 1st April 2025 the company was registered as a Registered Charity.
## **PUBLIC BENEFIT**
The Trustees confirm that in compiling this report they have had due regard to the guidance on public benefit issued by the Charity Commission in compliance with the duty set out in section 4 of the Charities Act 2006.
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**Feng Ling Productions Limited**
## **DIRECTORS' AND TRUSTEES' REPORT (continued)**
## **REVIEW OF DEVELOPMENTS, ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS**
## **Financial and Operational Highlights 2024/25**
The 2024/25 financial year represented a transformative period for Fengling Productions, characterised by artistic milestones, expanded international reach, and strengthened organisational foundations. This growth was reflected in both our creative output and financial performance, with turnover increasing significantly compared to the previous year.
Our expanded activity and income demonstrate growing recognition of Fengling's unique position at the intersection of UK and East Asian cultural dialogue and artistic output. The financial uplift has enabled us to invest in more ambitious and bold international productions while maintaining our commitment to artistic excellence and talent development. This positive trajectory underscores the increasing demand for our work and the effectiveness of our strategic approach to sustainable growth in the cultural sector.
The increased turnover has been strategically allocated to support our core artistic programmes, talent development initiatives, and the scaling of our operational capacity to meet growing ambitions.
## **Artistic Highlights**
Our flagship production, Ten Thousand Tons of Moonlight, generated considerable interest in both the UK and China. The the British Library, where it sparked meaningful cultural dialogue and captivated audiences. The world premiere in Shanghai the international debut of a mixed-heritage UK actor. The success of the production has since led to interest in future touring opportunities, affirming its artistic credibility and impact.
This project also represented a milestone for Fengling Productions, as it was the international directorial debut of our Artistic Director, Farooq Chaudhry. Additionally, it provided invaluable producing experience for East Asian producers based in the UK, who navigated the complex challenges of staging the work on an international scale.
## **International Collaborations**
Beyond Ten Thousand Tons of Moonlight, Fengling Productions was invited to create a new work at the historic site of Eleusis in Greece, hosted by the World Human Forum and Eleusis European Capital of Culture. The event brought together influential We also undertook a small tour of our programme Portraits in Otherness to Thessaloniki, Greece, showcasing artists from the global majority and furthering our commitment to diverse and inclusive storytelling.
## **Organisational Growth & Talent Development**
This year, we strengthened our governance by welcoming an additional trustee with significant business acumen, enhancing our strategic oversight.
In line with our mission to nurture emerging talent, we provided placements for graduate producers from Goldsmiths, University of London, offering them essential industry experience. Furthermore, we formalised our relationship with Goldsmiths through a Memorandum of Understanding, bridging academia and professional practice. This partnership ensures a pipeline for new talent while integrating real-world insights into academic study.
## **Future Prospects**
Shenzhen Opera and Dance Theatre for A Bridge Across Heaven in the coming year. This project represents a significant step forward in scale, ambition, budget and international touring opportunities serving as a vital talent development initiative for artists and producers working with the Charity.
## **Financial review**
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**Feng Ling Productions Limited**
## **DIRECTORS' AND TRUSTEES' REPORT (continued)**
The charity's inaugural financial year was a successful one, with our first touring production completed during the period, underwritten by revenue from two smaller projects. During this year, we also benefitted from sponsorship, specifically to underwrite our core costs. Overheads were, however, minimised to prioritise artistic output and to establish a stable financial foundation.
Longer-term the charity is looking to diversify its funding sources and generate other income streams.
We concluded the year with a surplus of £17,301, and a positive balance sheet position of £13,265.
As we begin the 2025-26 financial year, our strategic and opportunity-led approach to artistic work is likely to generate a variety potential.
Our aim is to build reserves steadily over the coming years, which will be allocated as follows:
- Restricted Reserves: received from grants and restricted to particular projects by the funder. Designated Reserves: unrestricted reserves earmarked for projects of our choice. Unrestricted Reserves: funds to be spent on our charitable objectives, without restriction.
## **Closing Statement**
As Fengling Productions moves into its next phase, we are poised to deepen our artistic impact and broaden our reach across with meaningful representation, particularly for East Asian communities and underrepresented talent.
With growing ambition comes the need to strengthen our operational capacity and governance. We recognise the importance of expanding our infrastructure, diversifying skills at the leadership level, and ensuring sustainable growth. This evolution will enable us to meet increasing demand while maintaining the high artistic standards for which we are known.
experiences that resonate deeply with audiences and creators alike. As we build on this momentum, we remain steadfast in our mission to foster cross-cultural dialogue, elevate emerging voices, and produce groundbreaking work that challenges and inspires.
## **DIRECTORS/TRUSTEES**
The directors/trustees set out below have held office during the whole year of this report unless otherwise stated:
Professor James Charles Christopher Bannerman Hailing Harper Professor Kelly Yiing Meng Parnwell Penny Mayes Jia Zeng Shuoye Hu
## **RESERVES POLICY**
The company endeavours to maintain a level of reserves that will enable it, if the situation arises that funding is curtailed, to carry on its activities whilst alternative sources of funding are obtained.
The unrestricted reserves as at 31st March 2025 were £13,265 ( 2024 (£4,036)) The movement in reserves is shown in note 7 to the accounts.
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**Feng Ling Productions Limited**
## **DIRECTORS' AND TRUSTEES' REPORT (continued)**
## **ACCOUNTANTS**
A resolution proposing the re-appointment of Frank S Lachman as Independant Examiner will be submitted at the Annual General Meeting.
## **INVESTMENTS**
The charity has no investments.
## **RELATED PARTIES**
The charity has relationships with other charities on a project-by-project basis.
## **GOING CONCERN**
The directors confirm that:
A going concern basis is appropriate for these accounts.
The company has sufficient reserves to continue for at least 12 months after the date of signing these accounts.
## **RISK MANAGEMENT**
The company undertakes periodic reviews for different areas of risk including insurance cover,health and safety policies in the workplace and whilst performing, working with young children,financial affairs; personnel practices; ICT technology.
This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions in Section 419(2) of the Companies Act 2006 applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
This report was approved by the board on 4th July 2025
and signed on its behalf by
Professor James Charles Christopher Bannerman
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**Feng Ling Productions Limited**
## ACCOUNTANTS REPORT
## Independent Examiner's Report on the Accounts
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the company for the year ended 31st March 2025 which are set out on pages 7 to 12 .
Responsibilities and basis of report
responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the
examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's report
section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales, which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:
(1) accounting records were not kept in respect of the company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
(2) the accounts do not accord with those accounting records; or
(3) the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any independent examination; or
(4) 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 their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
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.
Frank S Lachman FCA Member Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales Chartered Accountant Independent Examiner
31 Fairview Way Edgware Middlesex HA8 8JE Dated: 4th July 2025
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**Feng Ling Productions Limited**
## **Statement of Financial Activities For the Year Ended 31st March 2025**
|||**Unrestricted**|**Total**|**Unrestricted**|**Total**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|||**Funds**|**Funds**|**Funds**|**Funds**|
||**Notes**||**2025**||**2024**|
|**Income**||||||
|Charitable activities|**2**|269,346|**269,346**|16,500|**16,500**|
|**Total income**||269,346|**269,346**|16,500|**16,500**|
|**Expenditure**||||||
|**Charitable Activity Costs**|**3**|252,045|**252,045**|19,072|**19,072**|
|**Total expenditure**||252,045|**252,045**|19,072|**19,072**|
|Surplus for the year||**17,301**|**17,301**|**(2,572)**|**(2,572)**|
|Funds brought forward||(4,036)|**(4,036)**|(1,464)|**(1,464)**|
|**Funds carried forward**|**7**|13,265|**13,265**|(4,036)|**(4,036)**|
|||||||
The statement of Financial Activities reflects the results of continuing activities for the year. There were no recognised gains or losses other than the net outgoing resources for the year. The net outgoing resources for the year have been calculated on the historical cost basis. The notes on pages 9 to 12 form part of these accounts.
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**Feng Ling Productions Limited**
## **Balance Sheet at 31st March 2025**
||**Notes**||**2025**||**2024**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|||**£**|**£**|**£**|**£**|
|**Current assets**||||||
|Debtors|**4**|54,064||33,100||
|Cash at bank and in hand||88,387||47,618||
|**Total current assets**||142,451||80,718||
|**Creditors falling due within one year**|**5**|129,186||84,754||
|**Net current assets**|||13,265||(4,036)|
|**Net assets**|||13,265||(4,036)|
|**The Funds of the Charity**||||||
|**Unrestricted Funds**|**6**||13,265||(4,036)|
|**Total Charity Funds**|||13,265||(4,036)|
|||||||
a) For the year ended 31 March 2025 the company was entitled to exemption under section 477(2) of the Companies Act 2006.
(b) No members have required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
(c) The directors acknowledge their responsibility for:
i. ensuring the company keeps accounting records which comply with section 386; and
ii. preparing accounts which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at the end of the financial year and of its profit and loss for the financial year in accordance with the section 393, and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act relating to accounts, so far as applicable to the company.
(d) The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions in Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime, and constitute the annual accounts required by the Companies Act 2006 and are for circulation to members of the . company
Approved by the directors on 4th July 2025, and signed on their behalf by
Professor James Charles Christopher Bannerman
Trustee
The notes on pages 9 to 12 form part of these accounts.
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**Feng Ling Productions Limited**
**Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31st March 2025**
## **1 Accounting Polices**
**(a)** The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: 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 (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2022) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.
Feng Ling Productions Limited meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy note(s).
## **(b) Income**
Income is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the items of income have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. Income from grants, whether capital or revenue grants, is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the grants has been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably and is not deferred.
## **(c) Expenditure**
All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis. Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a third party. It is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
Costs are allocated to a category either because such costs are directly incurred in relation to such category, or because they are support costs in respect of which an apportionment has been made between the categories.
Support costs consist of infrastructure costs for salaries, premises, office administration. Such costs are apportioned on a reasonable and consistent basis to the various categories with a view to determining, as accurately as possible, the total resources expended for each category. The basis of apportionment used is either a function of staff time applied to a given activity, or an estimate of the proportion of costs associated with the same, or a combination of both.
Direct and Support costs are separately shown by natural classification in Note 5 to these accounts for each category of cost.
## **(d) Taxation**
The company as a registered charity ( number 1206847 ) is exempt from taxation on most investment income insofar as it is applied for charitable purposes. The company is also exempt from taxation on capital gains.
## **(e) Debtors**
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
## **(f) Creditors and provisions**
Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due.
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**Feng Ling Productions Limited**
## **Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31st March 2025**
## **2 Charitable activity**
|Arts Council England
The British Council
Dance North
China Dance Association
Aerolink Safety
Tmali
Skye Blue Productions Limited
Ticket sales, fees, commissions,
co-productions
Project Grants, sponsorship and
donations|**Unrestricted**
**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**2024/2025**
**Funds**
**2023/2024**
73,900
73,900
-
-
4,500
4,500
-
-
9,000
9,000
-
-
27,477
27,477
-
-
30,000
30,000
-
-
6,106
6,106
-
-
30,000
30,000
-
-
180,983
180,983
-
-
88,363
88,363
16,500
16,500
269,346
269,346
16,500
16,500|
|---|---|
## **3 Charitable activity costs**
|**Charitable Activity Costs**
Artist fees
Technical staff
Visuals, animation and projections
Creative fees
Poet, writer and dramaturgy
Travel, hotels and PDs
Production costs
Marketing
Freight
Rehearsal studio
Touring costs
Artistic development and R & D
**Support costs**
Accountancy
Examination fee
Bank charges
Exchange loss
Printing, post and stationery
Insurance
Subscriptions and memberships
Travel, Visas and Subsistence
Fees
Sundry expenses
**Total 2025**
Sound, light, materials, costumes
and props|**Support**
**Costs**
**Charitable**
**Activity**
**Costs**
**Governance**
**Costs**
**Total**
**2024/2025**
**Unrestricted**
**Unrestricted**
-
7,677
-
**7,677**
-
10,347
-
**10,347**
-
11,000
-
**11,000**
-
52,250
-
**52,250**
-
21,341
-
**21,341**
-
66,048
-
**66,048**
-
20,295
-
**20,295**
-
1,267
-
**1,267**
-
5,402
-
**5,402**
-
605
-
**605**
-
1,363
-
**1,363**
-
27,100
-
**27,100**
-
10,100
-
**10,100**
4,135
-
-
**4,135**
-
-
1,500
**1,500**
-
-
119
**119**
1,445
**1,445**
189
-
-
**189**
1,185
-
-
**1,185**
225
-
-
**225**
3,040
-
-
**3,040**
5,000
**5,000**
412
-
-
**412**
**15,631**
**234,795**
**1,619**
**252,045**
|
|---|---|
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**Feng Ling Productions Limited**
**Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31st March 2025**
## **3 Charitable activity costs**
|**3**
**Charitable activity costs**||
|---|---|
|**Charitable Activity Costs**
Artist fees
Travel, hotels and PDs
Sound, light, materials
Creative fees
Marketing
**Support costs**
Accountancy
Examination fee
Bank charges
Printing, post and stationery
Insurance
Computer and IT costs
Travel and Subsistence
Administration
**Total 2024**
The company did not employ any staff during
**4**
**Debtors**
Accrued income
Deferred production costs
Other taxes
Other debtors and prepayments
**5**
**Creditors due within one year**
Trade creditors
Deferred income
Other creditors
Accruals|**Support**
**Costs**
**Charitable**
**Activity**
**Costs**
**Governance**
**Costs**
**Total 2023/2024**
**Unrestricted**
**Unrestricted**
-
3,835
-
**3,835**
-
6,208
-
**6,208**
-
31
-
**31**
-
3,042
-
**3,042**
-
1,366
-
**1,366**
2,052
-
-
**2,052**
-
-
850
**850**
-
-
57
**57**
34
-
-
**34**
112
-
-
**112**
259
-
-
**259**
1,184
-
-
**1,184**
42
-
-
**42**|
||**3,683**
**14,482**
**907**
**19,072**
the year. (2024 None)
**2024/2025**
**2023/2024**
31,693
28,397
3,000
-
8,892
-
10,479
4,703
**54,064**
**33,100**
**2024/2025**
**2023/2024**
32,421
29,108
1,500
49,925
57,641
3,319
37,624
2,402
**129,186**
**84,754**|
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**Feng Ling Productions Limited**
**Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31st March 2025**
## **6 Reconciliation of movement of funds**
|General
**Unrestricted Funds**|**Funds at**
**1st April**
**2024**
**Income**
**Expenses**
**Transfers**
**Funds at 31st**
**March 2025**
(4,036)
269,346
(252,045)
-
13,265|
|---|---|
||(4,036)
269,346
(252,045)
-
13,265|
## **The above funds comprise:**
**General Fund:** are moneys which can be used by the Trustees at their discretion for any purpose and which have not been designated by them previously
## **7 Analysis of assets over funds**
|General
**Unrestricted Funds:**|**Net**
**Current**
**Assets**
**2024/2025**
**2023/2024**
13,265
13,265
(4,036)|
|---|---|
||13,265
13,265
(4,036)|
## **8 Trustees**
During the year, none of the trustees received any remuneration from the charity and no expenses were reimbursed to any of them.
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