BROS THEATRE COMPANY
BROS
BROS THEATRE COMPANY
REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025

BROS THEATRE COMPANY
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
REFERENCE
ND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS - TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS
BROS Th•atr• Company is a registered charty wsth the Charity Commission for England
and Wales (no. 269985).
The Commirtee for the year ended 31 July 2025 comprised the following..
President..
Lottie Walker
Chainnan..
Martin Wilcox (Trustee)
Secretary..
Deborah McDowell (Trustee)
Treasurer..
Elizabeth Brignall (Trust88)
Members..
Jennifef Moorhead Kerry MwJee Helen Shore
Caroline Hayes
Al8x McKinven
Contact Details..
BROS Theatre Company
do The Chair
67 Grasholm Way
Slough
Berkshire
SL3 8WF
Bankers..
HSBC
67 George Street
Richmond
Surrey
TW9 1HG
STRUCTURE GOVERNANCE and MANAGEMENT
BROS Theatre Company the Charity, is a members, club organised in accordance with its
adopted Rules under which the management of the Charity is vested in a Management
Committee comprising the officers of the Charity (Chair, Secretary and Treasurer), a Deputy
Chair (if elected), and up to 6 other members. The Management Committee are all elected
annualw by the members ofthe Charity at an Annual General Meeting. The Chair, Secretary
and Treasurer ar8 Tnjstees of the Charity.
The Rules are for all intents and purFoses treated as the document governing thé operation
of the Charity. The Management Committee is responsible for furthering the charitable
objectNes set out in the Rules.
Although the officers of the Charity do not undergo any fomial training as trustee5 of a
charity, they have access to advice in such matters online and from the Charity's
Independent examiner. All are aware of the legal obligations of the Trustees.
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OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
The objectives of the Society are:
to educate the public in the operatic and dramatic arts.
lo further the development of public appreciation and tast8 in the said arts. and
to assist and further such chantable institutions and chartiable purposes as the
Committee shall from time to time determine.
During the year, the Society undertook three productions. Soho cinde￿ and Companywere
staged at Hampton Hill Thealre, High St. Hampton. and The K￿S Left The Dog Died. Now
What? was staged at the OSO in Barnes.
The trustees have reviewed the outcomes and achievements of our objectives for the year,
to ensure that they remain focused on our charitable aims and continue to deliver benefits
to the public.
RISK POLICY
The Trustees annually review any risks to the Charity and have taken the necessary
measures to rnitigate any possible risks.
RESERVES POLICY
The Commtttee has reviewed the reseNes policy and this has remained consistent with the
prior year.
Analysis of a series of 'y￿rSt-case, ￿na[loS has been carried out., given the society's
regular programme of activity, the Committee believes that the Sociéty should hold reserves
enough to cover the following..
The payment of all non-refundable expenses following the total financial loss of ticket
sales & other income from an average show at Richmond Theatre.. -£80k.
The payment of all non-refundable expenses following the total financial loss of ticket
sales & other income from an average show at the Minack Theatre.. -£25k.
The payment of all non-refundable expenses following the total financial loss of ticket
sales & other income from an average show at Hampton Hill Theatre.. -£20k.
Based on the above numbers, the Comrnittee concludes that the Society should hold general
reserve$ of 4125k in order to comrnit to pèrform shows at Richmond Theatre combined
with two further shows Lhxsked at other venues.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Theatrical Productions
The Financial Year to 31 July 2025 has been another Su￿eSSfUl year for the Society. The
Society staged three full Scale productions, Soho Cinders at Hampton Hill Theatre in
November 2024, The ￿dS Lelt. The Dog Died. Now Wh8t? at the OSO in Barnes in February
2025 and Company back at Hampton Hill Thealre in July 2025. All three shtJvs were an
artistic success and were 9￿atlY enjoyed by our local audiences and our membership.
Given the higher costs of putting on productions. particularly in relalion lo Iheatre and
rehearsal room hire, the committee agreed to provide a subsidy of £2,000 to both of Ihe
Hampton Hill shows in the year to 31 July 2025 and a £1.000 subsidy to the smaller show
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at the OSO. This was to ensure that production values were maintained whilst limiting the
increase in tioket prices. We have been able to offer this subsidy lo support these shows in
Smaller venues due to the exceptional financial success achieved in the year to 31 July 2023
on both the Richmond and Minack productions.
Soho Cinders was performed from the 12 to 16 November 2024 at Hampton Hill Theatre.
The show was a fabulous celebration of all things Soho with wonderful performances and
this joyous production wa5 very much enjoyed by audiences and cast members. The show
sold 71°A of the available tickets. and combined with good management of costs rnade a
very small loss of£131, coming in well below the planned subsidy of£2,000. This show was
nominated for nine Arts Richmond Swan awards, including Best Set Design. Best Costume
Design, Best Sound and Lighting Design, four nominations for Best Supporting Performer
and one nomination for Best Leading Performer in a Musical and Best Musical Production.
The KiGls L8ft. Th8 Dog Di8d. Now Wh8t? was performed from the 13 to 16 February 2025
at the OSO at Barnes. This was a smaller show wrth a seven person cast and piano
accompaniment, chosen to suit OSO and to provide BROS with an opportunity to perform a
scripted show at this local venue. The show was very well performed and reGeived by
audiences, but as a lesser known sht)w only 640/0 of tickets were sold and a loss of £1,297
arose on this proijuction. The loss was rnitigated by cost savings which brought the Soss
loser to the planned substdy of £1,000. The show was norninated for three Swan awards
including Best Ensemble. Best Production in a Non-Theatre Space and Best Musical
Products'on.
Company was perfomied from 1 to 5 July 2025 at Hampton Hill Theatre. This was a great
show. brilliantly performed by the cast and supported by a wonderful band. Company is a
well-known show but perhaps appeals to a mor8 niche following than some oth8r musicals,
and despite every effort ticket sales were slower and ultimately 630/9 of tickets W8re sold
resulting in a loss of £3,176. The show was very much an artistic success hugely enjoyed
by audience5. the cast and our membership. The show was nominated for five Swan awards
including 885t Design Element for the Orchestra and Music, three nominations for Best
Leading Perfom)er in a Musical and Best Musical Production.
The combined shows made a loss of £4,604 and this should be seen in the context of the
budgeted subsidy of £5,0001£2,000 for each of the Hampton Hill shows and £1,000 for Ihe
OSO show) as explained above, the cornmittee chose to use funds generated on the larger
shows in FY23 to support these smaller shows.
othèr Activities
In addition to the staging the pr(xluctions above BROS has also undertaken other activities..
BROS Academy workshops..
A day of dance was held on Sunday 23 February with workshops lead by Susi Pink,
Callum Taylor and Gemma Melhuish, a great time was had by everyone
On 26 February BROS and Teddington Theatre Company held a BSL (British Sign
Language) in theatre event. This highly informative evening was led by Wednesday
Jones, a volunteer BSL translator, who works with amateur theatre groups to deliver
shows to Deaf audiences. The event was well attended and provided us with ideas
to give better aC￿$S to live theatre.
Thank you to Faye and to everyone for running these Academy sessions.
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Social events-.
Summer drinks were held atthe Hare and Hounds in East Sheen on 30 August 2024
to get members together at the end of the summer holidays.
We were invited sing Christrnas Carols by the OSO at the Bames Christmas Festwal
on Friday 6 December 2024. Lot5 Qf rnembers joined for thi5 joyous occasion lead
by Janet Simpson. The tent almosl blew away during the finale of the 12 Days of
Christmasl This was followed by a Curry, at the Haweli restaurant in Barnes.
Periodic Thursday night social drinks were initiated this year, held al pubs in Bames
lo give an opportunity for people not rehearsing in shows to get together.
A very enjoyable Karaoke night was held on Saturday 17 May at the Four Thieves
Pub in Clapham, where members had the chance to show off their vocalsl
And a quiz lead by Nick Moorhead was hekl on Saturday 14 June which again was
very much enjoyed by the membership.
Momberghip
At the N¢)vernb9r 2023 AGM it was agr88d to introduce new bands of membership. Full
members for those participating in shovts and Academy events pay £30 annual membership.
and Resting members pay an annual membership of £20. This has resulted in a small
increase ITr Membership fees in FY24 and a further uplift in FY25 as many renewals take
pla￿ after the year end in October. Overall membership numbers have held steady at 137
(with 57 full members and 80 resting) IFY24.' 138), with cancellations from former mernbers
broadly matched by new members joining.
Club 24
Club 24 income has increased slohtly during the year due to a number of new members.
Several numbers are available to purchase and we are seeking new Club 24 members for
Ihese.
Summary of Other Income and Expènditure
Income for the year has again been significantly enhanced by substantial interest receivable
on funds held in savings accounts, due both to the value of funds held and the relatively high
interest rates. In addition we have seen a slight increase in membership incom8 (delailed
above) and in gift aid receipts following a relocus on gift aid 5ign-ups for new members
resulting in a 70h increase in non-show relatsd income.
The operating expenses for the Society have fallen slightly during the year primarily due to
a reduction in expenditure on our website in FY25 Gompared to FY24, and f8w8r Academy
and social events. Other expenses have held fairly steady. with inflationary increases. A
positive contribution from non-show net income has minimised the overall loss arising during
the year.
End of year position
The Society concluded the Financial Year foi FY25 with a loss of £636 {FY24.'105s of £3,287
following a one off charitable donation of £5,510 in thal year). The loss on productions was
£4,604 IFY24'. loss £366) and totsl net assets amounted to £145,250 (FY24'. £145,886). The
trustees consider that the SLKiety remains in a strong financial position.
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CHAIRMAN'S REPORT ON PLANS FOR THE FUTURE
The Society has current plans to perfonn 'CharJio and tho Chocolate Factory. at
Richmond Theatre in February 2026 {FY26). This will be followed by 'Anything Goes. at
The Mina¢k Theatre, Cornwall in August 2026 {early FY27).
We have performance dates secured for Hampton Hill Théatre in November 2026 and plan
to have the production confirmed by October 2025. We have also secured performance
dates (mid-may and mid-November) for 2027.
Thereafter, assuming that
(a)
we, as a Society. wish to continue performing at both Richmond and Minack,
we have reflected favourably on the different challenges of an August performance
week at Minack, and
that Minack wish to inviie us back again in three years.
(c)
We are proposing to adopt a three-year production cycle whereby:
Year 1- Two perfomiances at Hampton Hill Theatré
Year 2 - One performance al Hampton Hill Theatre and one performance at Minack
Yéar 3 - One perft)M7an￿ at Hampton Hill and one perfonnance at Richmond Theatre.
In order not to try and 'rush through, a Rbchmond sh¢)w in 2028 (2-year gap) we propose
that 2028 b8 Year 1, 2029 b8 Year 2 and 2030 be Year 3.
Following the artistic Suc￿sS ol 'The Kids Left. The Dog Dled. Now What?1 at the OSO
in February 2025, we think that there will be futur8 Opportunities for The Society to perform
similar small-scale productions in amongst the main productions outlined above,
increasing opportunities for our Members to perfom, for new Creative Teams to produce
and, in line with The Societies Objectives, continue to educate the public and further
develop their appreciation of lesser-known works.
These opportunities might arise during the lorbgei rehearsal periods of Richmond and
Minack productions. or in bèhveen the programming of produclions at Hampton Hill.
As Trustees, and with the support of the Committee, we wish to ¢ontinue to investigale
ways to best use our resources for the benefit of our Members and our audiences.
At this stage, we have four primary focus areas..
1) Continuing the work started in the last financial year to increase inclusivity of our
productions to the public. We plan to introduce signed performances. starting with
one signed performance at our production of 'Charlie and the Chocolate Facto
in February 2026, and to consider signed performances for each production going
forward.
2) Giving a refresh to our Academy - re-looking at its objectives, reconsidering how
sessions are structured and how thè programme can be supported better by our
members and secondly be used to attract new talent to The Society. In addition,
we would like lo investigate opportunitres to support Ihe education and
development of prospective 'Creatives' (Directors. Musical Directors and
Choreographers).
3) To continue the development work on our website and social media platft)trns.
Recognising that these are the gateway to The Society it's important that these
platfoms reflect who we are, what we do so well and encourage prospective
Members and audiences.
4) Finally, as resources allow, to continue to subsidise limited losses on productions in
the smaller venues we use, helping our creative teams to continue to deliver first-
Class produdions and balancing ever-increasing costs with acceptable ticket prices
for Members and supporters.
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We need to keep looking at new options for rehearsal venues- we are trying out three
new venues for our current production - but finding suitable, conveniently located spac8 at
the times we want and at a price that is acceptable will ￿ntinUe to be a cha118nge.
Careful and prudent financial management of The s￿Iety needs to sit alongside the need
to continue putting on qualty productions with the high standafds and production values
we have b8come known for.
The Committee will continue the recent work done on keeping our Members and
supporters informed and arranging opportunities to meet away from the rehearsal room.
We will also continue to work on a varied programme of productions (in terms of style and
size} alongside opportunities to leam and have fun. with an aim to increase and divefsify
our membership.
TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Annual Report and the financial
statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards
(United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
The Saw applicable to charrties in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare
financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of
affairs ofthe charity and ofthe incoming resources and application of resources ofthe charity
for Ihat period. In preparing these financial statements. the Irustees are required to..
select suitable a¢counting policies and then appty them consistentty.
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP..
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.,
5tat8 whether applicable accounting standards have been followed. subject to any
material departures disclosed and explained in the financial stalemenls.,
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate
to presume that the charity will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keepirrg proper accounting records that disclose with
reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to
ensure that the financial ststements comply with the Charities Act 2011. the Charity
{Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are
also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Gharity and hen￿ for taking reasonable
steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by the Trustees on .
2025,
and sign8d on their behalf by=
Martin Wilcox
Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF BROS THEATRE COMPANY
I report lo the trustees on my examinatton of the account5 of BROS
Theatre Company in South West London for the year ended 31. July
2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Society you are responsible for the
preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the
Charities Act 2011 (the Act).
report in respect of my examination of the Society's accounts as required
under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I
have followed all the applicable Directions given by th8 Charty
Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come
to my attention in connection wrth the examination giving me cause to
believe that in any material respect..
1. Accounting records were not kept in respect of the Society as r8quired
by séction 130 of the Act. or
2. That the accounts do not accord with those records., or
3. That account do not comply with the applicable requirements
cOn￿rning the fomi and content of accounts set out in the Charities
{AGcounls and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than the requirement
that the accounts give a 'true and fair view. which is not a matter
considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no Concerns and have come across no other matters in connection
with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in
order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Mrs. Christine Asirwatham BA, CMA, CPA
263 Croydon Road
Wallington
Surrey
SM6 7LR
Date..
2025
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
Unrostrlcted Funds
Total Funds
2025
2Q24
2025
2024
INCOME
Income from Charitable activities..
Donations, Legacies & Subscriptions
Operating Activities of the Charity
Investment Income
Oth8r Incoming Resour¢e5
TOTAL INCOME
3.743
43.897
5,099
2,540
55,279
3,355
39.459
4,893
5,969
3,743
43,897
5.099
2.540
55.279
3.355
39,459
4,893
5,969
53,676
EXPENDITURE
Activities in Furtherance of Objecttves
Support Costs for Above Activities
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
49.748
6,167
55,915
50,549
6,414
56,963
49,748
6,167
55,915
50.549
6.414
56.963
NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE)
(636) (3.2871
(636) (3,287)
RECONCILIATON OF FUNDS
FUND BALANCE BROUGHT FORWARD 145.886 149,173
145,886 .149,173
FUND BALANCE CARRIED FORWARD
145 250
145,250
145,886
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BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 JULY 2025
2025
2024
FIXED ASSETS (Note 21
Fixtures, fittings & equipment
210
280
210
280
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors and prepayments
Bank current account (Club 24)
Bank current account
8ank deposrf( account
95 day savings account
180 day savings account
PayPal
23,754
245
1,475
12,000
57,289
50.000
277
5,251
311
1,g51
33,987
55,080
50,000
318
145,040
146.898
LESS . CURRENT LIABILITIES
Creditor5 and advance receipts
{1,2921
NET ASSETS
145,250
145,886
THE CHARITY'S FUND
UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
Balance blf as at 1s1 August 2024
Retained surplus l (deficit} for the year
Balance clf as at 31° July 2025
145,886
636
145,250
149,173
3,287
145,886
Approved by the Trustees on ...
11......@CE(l)W... 2025,
and s￿ned on their behalf by..
Elizabeth Brignall
Trustee
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
NOTE 1- ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Preparation of the Accounts
The accounts (financial statements) have been prepared in accordan￿ with A¢counting
and R8POrting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to Charities
preparing their accounts in accordan￿ with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in
the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective January 20151 and the
Charities Acl 2011 and applKable regulations.
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items
recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the notes to the
accounts
Income and Expenditurè
Income and expenditure relating to a production is included in the accounts for the year in
which the show is perforrn8d. Any income or expens8s relating to future productions are
treated as advance receipts or prepayments on the balance sheet, and not shown in the
income and expenditu￿ account until the year of the show.
Income from membership fees is included in the accounts for the year in which the
subscription period commences, and income from Club 24 subscriptions and donations ar8
included in the accounts on a rèceipt's basis.
Other income, such as interest receivable, is recogni5ed when the income is earned. Other
costs, suGh as the costs of running th8 society, are recognis8d as they are incurred.
Tangiblo Fixed Assets
Depreciation is provided at the following rates..
Fixtures. fittings and equipment_ 250/0 reducing balance basis
Signrficant items purchased by the S(Kiety are included on the balano sheet as 'fixed
asset5" and then written-off over their eX￿cted us8ful life. This depreciation charg8 IS
charged to the income and expenditure account each year, until the whole cost has been
written-off.
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NOTE
- TANGIBLE FIXED ASSET
Fixture5, Flttings and
Equipment
Total
Cost
At 1 August 2024
Additions
Disposals I Write offs
At 31 July 2025
12,126
12,126
12,126
12,126
Depreciation
At 1 August 2024
Current year deprecialion
Disposals I Writes offs
At 31 July 2025
11,846
70
11,846
70
11.916
11.916
Net book value carried
fi>nYard
210
210
Net ljook value bmught
fornard
280
280
TE 3- DISCLOSURES
Trustso R8mun8ration
None of the trustees received any remuneration during the year, nor did they claim any
expenses.
Indepèndent Exarniner Fees
The independent examiner (Christine Asirwatham) agreed to work on a pro bono basis for
services in FY25 {FY24.' £0).
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