AXMINSTER IusIcAL THEATRE - CHARITY NUMBER 261661 ST TRUSTEE'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR TO 31 DECEMBER 2024 I the sole trustee of Axminster Musical Theatre for the year to 31" December 2024 and during that year our Society performed two shoivs. One in the Spring called Music by Candlelight and the other Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in November. Both shoiys Ivere well received and we had good audiences. But expenses were high resulting in loss. Our Society has been going since 1926 and we are looking forward to celebrating our IOOth anniversary in 2026. Although we have not performed 100 shows in that time due to the Second World War and repairs to the Guildhall, where we perform, and again with Covid in 2020. Rosemarv Frances Harvey TRUSTEE
Ayminster MusitalTheatre Registered Charlty no. 261661 Accounis 10 31 Decerntrer2024 2024 2023 INCOME 8ènk Interest MemL)ers Subs P21rons Subs Choir Jetylland Hyde Musical Classlcs by Canoielight Fundraising Joseph Rosebowltickeis 167.41 249.66 250.00 1,983.OJ 480.00 2.410.14 2.894.75 25.261.59 240.00 33.936.56 220.00 1.665.00 14,566.98 1,892.03 18,428.29 EXPENDITURE NODASubs Insurance 199.00 588.71 0.00 588.71 Show Oep05its Website New Equtpmeni SlsierAct Jekyll and Hyrle Musical Classics tycandleiight MAMG 453.60 39.00 391.68 125.00 6,186.72 22.839.90 2,236.67 1,891.96 720.00 Joseph Weddingsinger FunLlraising Bankcharges Misc Noda Awards ChDir EKpense5 R05ebowlTickeis Sponsorship Storage Cupboard bl Rent 26.538.93 500.00 37.50 19.90 64.99 147.89 115.64 76.85 155.98 135.48 228.79 280.00 80_00 30.00 150.00 31,447.09 3365.81 Losslsurplus 1489.47 - 15,ISI.52 Expenses paid in Advance Wetjding Singer 500.00 Baiancesheet Balance blmd ptU5 profit Repre5enied by Natwest Current Naiwest 8usine55 Reserve ash 14565.17 2489.47 5.095.60 11,709.04 250.00 170x64 17.054.64
Independent Examinerf5 Report to theTru5tees ofAxminster Musical Theatre Charity Name= Axminster Musical Theatre Charity Number: 261661 Financial Year End= 31 December2024 Independent Examinerfs Report to theTru5tees of Axmin5ter Musical Theatre I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December2024, which are set out on pages 1-4. Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner The charitws tru5tee5 are responsible for the preparation of the accounrs in accordance with the Charities Act 20111.the Acv,). The trustees consider thèt an audit is not required for this year (under section 144121 of the Act) and that an independent examination 15 needed. It is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 145 of the Act; follow the procedures laid down in the general Direction5 given by the Charity Commission (under sertion 14515llbl of the Act),. and state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent exominerfs statement My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the account5 presented with those records. It also includes considering any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and, consequently. no opinion 15 given as to whether the accounts present a "true and fair viev/'.
Independent examinerfs statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements.. to keep accounting record5 in accordance with settion 130 of the Charities Act 2011: and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Act,. have not been met. or to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed-. Name.. Alex MtGown Relevant professional qualification or body lif any): CIMA Dip MA Address.. 55 5ummerlands Park Avenue. Ilminster. Somerset, TA19 9BT Date: 3011012025