Thalian Theatre Company (Formerly The Welwyn Thalians) Registered Charity number 254707
Treasurers Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2022
The accounts have been drawn up on a Receipts and Payments basis which is consistent with previous years and have been independently reviewed by the nominated scrutineer.
As reported last year we are making improvements to the hall as we endeavour to make it much more than a rehearsal space. The committee has identified and prioritised projects to achieve this. Consequently we secured a grant of £1000.00 from Hertfordshire County Council and we have been able to considerably improve the stage lighting. We are fortunate to have received help and advice from our local Councillor and I hope to report next year that we have successfully secured more grants.
As you know we staged 3 performances in 2022. Staging a successful show is a very expensive business and I would like to express my thanks to everyone for ensuring membership and show fees are paid but in particular I would like to thank Martin, Tim, Andy Barker, Clifton and Nick Mogg for all their help with building and painting scenery and creating such wonderful lighting and sound that really enhance our shows. If we did not have such willing and talented crew, our shows would very likely be simply unaffordable. Consequently the 3 productions last year all made a (small) profit. Additionally the profit from Calendar Girls programmes and the bucket collection after each performance will enable a donation of £550.00 to be presented to Blood Cancer UK.
We continue to let the car park and also the Thalian hall to performance or creative groups. Currently we have 4 regular groups which helps immensely with the running costs. The upkeep of the Thalian Hall remains a large part of the Society’s expenditure though towards the end of last year, we were fortunate to benefit from the Governments Energy Bill Relief Scheme. Additionally Tim and Martin do a great job managing repairs in the hall.
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We remain indebted to supporters and friends of the Society who continue to support the functions of the Society.
At present the financial position of the Society is satisfactory.
On a personal note I would like to raise the issue of succession planning for this role of Treasurer. I have been doing it for 15 years now and it really needs refreshing and a better IT skill set. I will carry on for the time being but I would really like to work with someone who may be interested in ‘transitioning’ into the role. If there is anyone who would be interested please do come and have a chat.
Approved by the Committee on 27 March 2023
Signed Angela Monaghan Treasurer
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Welwyn ThalianAccounts 2022
General income and expenditure account for the year to 31st December 2022
| 2022 | 2021 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income | ||||
| Membership Subs | £1,055.00 | £0.00 | ||
| Show Fees | £565.00 | £0.00 | ||
| Donations Gifts | £130.00 | £700.00 | ||
| 1 | Fund Raising | £924.00 | £439.95 | |
| Ticket Sales | £13,151.64 | £2,769.46 | ||
| 2 | Letting Donations | £9,582.67 | £8,674.69 | |
| Bar & Refreshments | £3,979.34 | £1,729.10 | ||
| 3 | Administration | £808.00 | £2,096.00 | |
| Reserve Account Interest | £34.99 | £1.87 | ||
| Outstanding debt | £0.00 | £138.66 | ||
| Herts Co. Council Grant | £1,000.00 | £0.00 | ||
| Total | £31,230.64 | £16,549.73 | ||
| Expenditur | 4 | Insurance | £1,450.15 | £1,334.45 |
| Costume Hire | £837.46 | £781.64 | ||
| Scenery/Props Hire | £0.00 | £0.00 | ||
| 5 | Scenery/Props Built | £3,348.25 | £138.69 | |
| 6 | Administration | £1,335.76 | £2,496.87 | |
| Hall Rent/Rates | £666.00 | £666.00 | ||
| 7 | Hall Maintenance | £8,305.44 | £7,959.48 | |
| Advertising | £322.94 | £74.63 | ||
| Donation | £100.00 | £870.00 | ||
| Show Licencing | £3,806.46 | £180.33 | ||
| Bar/Refreshments | £1,680.03 | £137.00 | ||
| Show Music & Musicians | £4,297.26 | £947.98 | ||
| Director(s) Honorarium | £750.00 | £0.00 | ||
| Lighting Project | £5,633.09 | £0.00 | ||
| Tickets for NODA awards ceremony | £80.00 | £0.00 | ||
| Total | £32,612.84 | £11,726.24 |
Excess of expenditure over inccome £1,382.20
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Balance Sheet Assets
Non liquid fixed assets
£7,500.00
| NatWest Bank | Current Acc. | £2,021.65 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natwest Bank | Reserve Acc. | £17,033.71 | |
| Liabilities | |||
| Rent | 666.50 | ||
| Electricity and Gas | £1,500.00 | ||
| Shows 2023 | £4,000.00 | ||
| Buildings Insurance | £1,000.00 | ||
| Castle Water (Waste & Clean Water) | £500.00 |
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Scrutineers Report to the Trustees of The Welwyn Thalians Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society Registered Charity Number 254707 I report on the accounts of the Society for the year ending 31 December 2022 Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Scrutineer. As the Society's Trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts., you consider that neither the audit nor independent examination requirements of the Charities Act 2011and The Charities (Accounts & Reports) Regulations 2008 apply. It is my responsibility without carrying out an audit or independent examination to scrutinise the accounts and to report to you. 8asis of Scrutineers Statement In accordance with the directions given in the Society's constitution, I have scrutinised the records and the accounts set out. Scrutineers Ststement In my opinion the accounts are in accordance with the records produced to me and comply with the C titution -76.......... E6.O/ft..F,. Address: .......... Date".