Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1[st] January 2024 Period start date To 31[st] December 2024 Period end date
Charity name: Acton Amateur Operatic Society
Charity registration number:
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The objects of the Society are to educate the public in the Musical Theatre arts, and to further the development of public appreciaton and taste in the said arts |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
a. To cultvate and promote the producton of Musical Theatre performance of an educatonal value in order to foster the public knowledge and appreciaton of such works. b. To support and encourage amateur theatrical eforts which are charitable. c. To make donatons to charitable organisatons. d. To purchase, acquire and obtain interests in the copyright of or the right to perform or show any theatrical works |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Current and any new trustees are expected to review the government guidance for trustees at the following web link. htps://www.gov.uk/guidance/charity-trustee- whats-involved |
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | The society endeavours to make our programmes accessible to the whole community and as such will consider any support for partcipants who may struggle fnancially. |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | The society have supported the local church in Acton with fund raising concerts to help maintain the structure of the building and contnue to ofer our skills to assist such projects |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | All trustees are voluntary and perform many functons for the society including. Stage Directon, Musical Directon, Backstage, Front of House, Props, Costume/Wardrobe, Publicity/Programme , Fundraising, Finance. |
| Other | Additonally the society aims to foster mental wellbeing through rehearsal and performance and this has been evidenced by the feedback we have had from new and existngmembers . |
Achievements and Performance
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | The society has delivered a producton of the musical “Legally Blonde” at the Lyceum Theatre in Crewe . Additonally smaller concerts have been held including in Residental Nursing Homes . The producton of “Legally Blonde” has enabled new and existng members to take part in a community based experience , delivery renewed self-confdence and a strong sense of worth . The impact musical theatre has on general wellbeing cannot be underestmated. This is borne out by the feedback we have had ,partcularly from our new members . In maintaining tght fscal standards we have been able to deliver a frst class theatrical experience to the public at a much reduced price when compared to the West End . |
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Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
other
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The charity is an a strong fnancial positon which will enable us to contnue delivering on our objectves through the coming year |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Reserves are held to enable the society to commit to the producton of Musical Theatre shows in advance of tckets sales and known income |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £52,825.00 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | n/a |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | n/a |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | Due to strong fscal management we do antcipate any uncertaintes about contnuing as a going concern |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Principle source of funds are sales of tckets for our large theatrical productons , Concerts and social events |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | Investment strategy is to place our reserves in interest paying accounts with major UK Banks .This allows us access to the funds, without notce, should they be required for the contnuance of our projects |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | The principle risks are a. abandonment for reasons beyond our control, such as pandemics or similar events. b. Productons failing to sell enough tckets to cover the costs |
| Other | Our strategy is to maintain sufcient reserves to mitgate the above principle risks |
Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed,royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Society Rule book as adopted/Amended at the Annual General Meetng |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Unincorporated associaton |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Nominatons for electon to the General Commitee must be made by members of the Society in writng and must be in the hands of the Secretary at least 14 days before the Annual General Meetng. Should nominatons exceed vacancies, electon shall be by ballot. If insufcient nominatons are received, nominatons can also be accepted from the foor. All members of the general commitee are deemed to be trustees, which is advised within the nominaton process. |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
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| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charityname | Acton Amateur Operatc Society |
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| Other name the charityuses | Acton AOS |
| Registered charitynumber | 258406 |
| Charity’s principal address | 70 Coppice Road |
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| Willaston | |
| Cheshire | |
| CW5 6QD | |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Deborah Cornock | Chair | Society AGM | ||
| Rachel Willis | Vice Chair | Society AGM | ||
| Dean Cornock | Treasurer | Society AGM | ||
| Kevin Whitield | Vice treasurer | Society AGM | ||
| Heidi Bradney | Secretary | Society AGM | ||
| Robert Earl | Minute Secretary | Society AGM | ||
| Rene Hancock | Commitee Member | Society AGM | ||
| Emily Wycherley | Commitee Member | Society AGM | ||
| Robert Foster | Hon President | Society AGM | ||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name n/a
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
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| n/a | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets n/a held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this n/a falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for n/a safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
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Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
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Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc)
Date