Thalian Theatre Company (Formerly The Welwyn Thalians)
Registered Charity number 254707
Treasurers Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2023
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.
We continue to make improvements to the hall as we transition from a rehearsal to performance space. The committee continues to identify projects to achieve this. In 2023 we secured a grant of £1200.00 from Hertfordshire County Council which has gone a long way to improve our identity with external signage and foyer refurbishment.
As you know we staged 3 performances in 2023. Staging a successful show is a very expensive business in part because all future productions need to be licensed before any staging can begin. I would again like to express my thanks to you all. To the artistic committee for show nomination, to Colleen for chasing you all up for membership and show fees, to you for paying them, to 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.
We continue to let the car park and also the Thalian hall to performance or creative groups. Currently we have 4 regular
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groups which helps immensely with the running costs. The upkeep of the Thalian Hall remains a large part of the Society’s expenditure. Not only do Tim and Martin create magic with scenery, they also do a great job managing repairs in the hall. Their skills and talent save us a lot of money in maintenance.
We remain indebted to all the 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. Approved by the Committee on 21 March 2023
Signed Angela Monaghan Treasurer
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Thalian Theatre Company Accounts 2023
General income and expenditure account for the year to 31st December 2023
| 2023 | 2022 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Income | |||
| Membership Subs | £1,254.00 | £1,055.00 | |
| Show Fees | £951.00 | £565.00 | |
| Donations/Gifts/Grants | £63.26 | £130.00 | |
| Fund Raising | £640.20 | £924.00 | |
| Ticket Sales | £13,568.17 | £13,151.64 | |
| Letting Donations | £12,833.82 | £9,582.67 | |
| Bar & Refreshments | £3,819.43 | £3,979.34 | |
| Administration | £832.41 | £808.00 | |
| Reserve Account Interest | £204.15 | £34.99 | |
| Herts Co. Council Grant | £1,200.00 | £1,000.00 | |
| Costume refund | £10.97 | ||
| Total | £35,377.41 | £31,230.64 | |
| Expenditure | Insurance | £1,673.08 | £1,450.15 |
| Costume Hire | £1,719.57 | £837.46 | |
| Scenery/Props Hire | £30.00 | £0.00 | |
| Scenery/Props Built | £2,379.16 | £3,348.25 | |
| Administration | £2,692.55 | £1,335.76 | |
| Hall Rent/Rates | £666.00 | £666.00 | |
| Hall Maintenance | £9,144.57 | £8,305.44 | |
| Advertising | £376.66 | £322.94 | |
| Donation | £124.46 | £100.00 | |
| Show Licencing | £7,553.01 | £3,806.46 | |
| Bar/Refreshments | £1,078.79 | £1,680.03 | |
| Show Music & Musicians | £5,339.15 | £4,297.26 | |
| Director(s) Honorarium | £750.00 | £750.00 | |
| Hall Foyer refurbishment | £1,200.00 | £5,633.09 | |
| Tickets for NODA awards ceremony | £0.00 | £80.00 | |
| Membership refund | £31.00 | ||
| Total | £34,758.00 | £32,612.84 |
Excess of inccome over expenditure
£619.41
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Balance Sheet Assets
Non liquid fixed assets
£10,000.00
| NatWest Bank | Current Acc. | £1,087.32 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natwest Bank | Reserve Acc. | £18,587.45 | |
| Liabilities | |||
| Rent | 666.50 | ||
| Electricity and Gas | £3,000.00 | ||
| Shows 2023 | £6,000.00 | ||
| Buildings Insurance | £1,200.00 | ||
| Castle Water (Waste & Clean Water) | £600.00 |
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Scrutineers Reportto 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 2023 Respectlve responslbllltles of Trustees and Scrutlneer. As the Society's Trustees you are responsible ft)r the preparation of the accounts., you consider that neither the audit nor independent examination requirements of the Charities Act 2011 and 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 reF)Ort to you. Basls of Scrutlneers Ststement 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 Constitution Address: ........... .