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SALTERTON DRAMA CLUB (CIO)

Registered Charity Number: 209536

UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Contents Page Trustees’ Report 1 Independent examiner’s report 7 Receipts and payments account 9

~~ee~~ Section A Reference and administration details

Trustees' Annual Report for the period

Period start date Period end date 1 April 2024 31 March 2025 From To

Charity name Salterton Drama Club pO Other names charity is known by[Budleigh Salterton Drama Club , Salterton Theatre and Arts ] Club (Previous Names) po Registered charity number (if any) 209536 PT

Registered charity number (if any) 209536 Charity's principal address 2 Redhills

Budleigh Salterton Devon Postcode EX9 6JW

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Office (if Dates acted if not for whole Name of person (or body) entitled Trustee name ~~ee~~ any) year to appoint trustee (if any) Penelope Dawn Hill Chair 1 ~~ee ee~~ Sharon Travis 2 ~~ee ee~~ Paul Turner 3 ~~ee ee~~ Timothy Alsford 4 ~~ee~~ ~~eee~~ Leigh Christopher Steedman 5 ~~ee~~ Phillip Barry Rogers 6 ~~ee ee ee~~ Dianne Nicholls 7 ~~ee ee~~ Kenneth Elvy 8 ~~ee ee~~ Richard Jeffery Gomm 9 ~~ee~~ ~~ee~~ Judith Stewart-Young 10 ~~eeee eee~~ 11 ~~es~~ 12 ~~es~~ 13 ~~es~~ 14 ~~es~~ 15 ~~es~~ 16 ~~es~~ 17 ~~es~~ 18 ~~a~~

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Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)

Name Dates acted if not for whole year

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

nd addresses of advisers (Optional information)	nd addresses of advisers (Optional information)	nd addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser Name Address
Independent Examiner	Thompson Jenner LLP	1 Colleton Crescent
		Exeter
		Devon
		EX2 4DG

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

CONSTITUTION AND RULES ADOPTED 20TH MAY 1970 AS REVISED Type of governing document ON 24TH MAY 1972 AMENDED 25TH JULY 1977, FURTHER (eg. trust deed, constitution) AMENDED 19 JUNE 1997

How the charity is constituted

Theatre Production Company

(eg. trust, association, company)

Nominated and elected at AGM Trustee selection methods

(eg. appointed by, elected by)

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:

No additional relationships or particular procedures in place beyond the general running of the charity.

policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
relationship with any related parties;
trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.

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Section C Objectives and activities

TO PROMOTE THE ADVANCEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT OF GENERAL EDUCATION IN RELATIONTO ALL ASPECTS OF THE ARTS OF DRAMA MUSIC AND OTHER ARTS AND THE Summary of the objects of the DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC APPRECIATION AND INTEREST IN charity set out in its SUCH ARTS. governing document

	Objectives and activities
	TO PROMOTE THE ADVANCEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT OF GENERAL EDUCATION IN RELATIONTO ALL ASPECTS OF THE ARTS OF DRAMA MUSIC AND OTHER ARTS AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC APPRECIATION AND INTEREST IN SUCH ARTS.
Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit) Additional details of objectives Youmay chooseto include further statements, where relevant, about: •policy on grantmaking; •policy programme related investment; •contribution made by volunteers.	Production of 4x theatre plays a year, generally run during the first week of March, June, September and December. Ran in accordance with licensing agreement from Concord Theatricals Limited. Hosting external groups/acts to expand our community engagement and bring in audiences of different interests
	and activities (Optional information)
	We are exploring the feasibility of fundraising to rebuild the theatre in the town of Budleigh Salterton. This has included seeking the advice of architects, building companies, and local councils. The premises is becoming in more of a dilapidated state, and further plans for public announcement and fundraising options will open up further during the 2025/2026 financial year.

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Section D Achievements and performance

Summary of the main
achievements of the charity
during the year

Receipts & IncomeThis year, the club saw healthy income from various
sources. Membership subscriptions totalled £1,080.46, an increase from
last year’s £664. Donations amounted to £476, including £200 from the
Literary Festival for use of the theatre and a donation from the Lodge of
Harmony of £250.00. Other sources included the sale of props on
Facebook Marketplace (£245) and miscellaneous income (£62.50) - £5
from Phil & £57.50 paid in 21 November.
Four club productions—
When We Were Married (profit of £5,911.28)
Something Narsty (profit of £5,200.27),
Murder on the Nile (profit of £5,839.06),
and_Taking Steps (profit of £4,658.33)_—
Additional funds came from club events, such as the monthly quizzes
(£331.78), and the barn dance in Gala Week (£1,254.14), Concerts
(£2,080.41) – so this would include our one night events; Exmouth
Shanty Men, Over The Rainbow, A Midsummer Nights Dream, etc. and
club nights (£93.18) – which will be from the final quiz night and bar
receipts from a play reading.
Interest earned from our NatWest reserve account was £424.10.
Payments & ExpensesThe club invested significantly in production costs,
with a total spend of £7,948 on the four main plays, as you can see from
the breakdown of total costs for each of the four plays.
Additionally, general expenses were incurred for maintaining and
improving the Playhouse (£1,136.47) – This would be primarily the work
to the kitchen/bar refurb rent and utilities (£3,785.89), insurance
(£1,756.30), and licensing fees (£523.48).
Publicity and website maintenance required £3,102.47 – so this would
include posters, business cards and programmes for production, and also
the costs so far for our new and improved website.
Advance payments were made for upcoming plays scheduled for June
and September 2025 (£1,736.70 in total). – So obviously we had some
payments towards these productions in the previous financial year,
which would primarily be licensing and scripts.
Equipment purchases amounted to £2,677.43 – these would be items
that could be linked to a production, but also have further use beyond
that production at the theatre; stage bulbs, carpet, also primarily the
cost of bar equipment; drinks and wine fridge, shelving.
Financial Position. At the end of the year, total cash funds stood at
£37,223.34, up from £29,107.72 last year. These are held across two
NatWest accounts:
•
Small Business Account: £5,151.22
•
Business Reserve Account: £32,072.12

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Section D Achievements and erformance p

2025/2026 so far I would like to give a brief update on the events held so far this financial year;

Present Laughter (profit of £5,602.89)
Murder Mystery for Gala Week (profit of £2,624.25)
Zandra Rhodes, last Saturday, where all proceeds have come back to the theatre, so a big thank you to Claire for her time and for hosting such an interesting and fun evening (profit of £877.70)

Conclusion The club currently stands in its most financially stable position it has ever been, and all of us as members should be incredibly proud as this highlights the continuous high quality content that this club produces and is known for.

As at today, our combined cash funds in the bank stand at £43,061.61

These funds enable continued productions, improvements, and future plans, where as you all will be aware of the clubs theatre rebuild plans as Penny would have talked about in her Chairman’s report. Due to these upcoming plans, we as the Trustees have agreed to set up a new club savers account purely for the fund raising purposes of the charity.

Also, we have been very grateful to the volunteered services of Gill Laver over the years reviewing our annual accounts, but due to the nature of the anticipated fund raising and extra work required managing the accounts, it has been discussed we will seek to employ the professional services of an Accountant moving forward. I will be doing some research in to this over the coming months and will feed back my findings to the Trustees.

So still a lot of work to do for us to achieve our plans, but I think we can all agree, we’re definitely going in the right direction.

Section E Financial review

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Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees/ Charity Name Salterton Drama Club members of On accounts for the year Charity no ended 31 March 2025 (if any) 209536 31 Set out on pages (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31 / 03 / 2025.

Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

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 order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.

Date: 22 January 2026 Signed: Name: Jonathan Westley ~~Pe~~ Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: Thompson Jenner LLP 1 Colleton Crescent Exeter Devon EX2 4DG

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Section B Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).

Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .

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Receipts & payments

SALTERTON DRAMA CLUB

Registered Charity No 209536

Accounting Statement for the Year ended 31st March 2025

Unrestricted Designated 2025	Unrestricted Designated 2025	Total 1,080.46 276.00 200.00 307.50 Receipt 29,422.14 3,759.51 424.10 0.00 35,469.71 7,813.20 13,365.24 1,761.52 1,736.70 2,677.43 27,354.09 8,115.62 29,107.72 37,223.34	2024 664 109 202 26,432 3,488 148 47
1,080.46 276.00 200.00 245.00 62.50 307.50 7,358.00 6,734.64 8,695.80 6,633.70 29,422.14 331.78 1,254.14 2,080.41 93.18 3,759.51 424.10		1,080.46 276.00 200.00 307.50 Receipt 29,422.14 3,759.51 424.10 0.00

35,469.71 0.00 1,446.72 1,534.37 2,856.74 1,975.37 7,813.20 1,136.47 2,582.26 804.38 1,926.14 1,055.37 1,756.30 523.48 9,784.40 3,102.47 478.37 3,580.84 1,761.52	35,469.71 0.00	35,469.71	31,090
		7,813.20 13,365.24 1,761.52	7,948 92 1,660 1,073 1,617 680 1,902 696 144 385 12 56 720 573
1,192.84 543.86 1,736.70 2,677.43 27,354.09 0.00
	1,736.70 2,677.43	1,736.70 2,677.43
	27,354.09 0.00	27,354.09	17,558
		8,115.62 29,107.72	13,532 15,576
		37,223.34	29,108

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siameftt of a888ts Reg15tered Charlty No 209536 Statement of Assets and Liabllltles as at yeai ended 315t March 2025 2025 Tot41 f unds 2024 Total Funds Bink Fvnds Natwest Small Buslrss Account No. 72667095 NtWest Buslness Reserye Account No. 72681675 Totsl Assets 5,151.22 31,072.12 37,223.34 1459.70 26.648.02 29,107.n L•55 U•blllth¥ o.oo Net Assets 37 Z23.34 29,107.72 Repre5eftted by:" Gen•r•l Fund (unrestrkiedl 37,223,34 29,107.72 37 223.34 - 29,107.72 A55qts R•t•ln•d for th• Chiriirfs Us• Theatre lIdIng (1970) Chalr8 (wrcha8e¢ 2014) Curtains Iwr¢ha8ed 2013) Black curtains (purcha88d 2(X)9) Llghllng & sundry itiJm8 No commercial valu• No commerclal value No commgrcial valu• No commarual value No ¢omm•rcial valu• S*n•d ..- . Chalrmon .8,Zl..(..i..g6. Date 10