Report from the Chair of Trustees S8TGAGM, W October2024 As everyone here knows, this year's incredibly successful production of Hamlet was the final one we'll perform in the wonderful, atmospheric courtyard ofThe George Hotel, Huntingdon. I'm not going to pretend that was top of my'wish list, for this venerable orga nisation. and nor was it e8Syto acceptthat our home since 1959 was no longer available to us. It was really quite emotional and whilst it remains so. overthe last tewweeks and months, those emotions have changed. Whereas I was shocked and greatly saddened when I was given the news, I'm now genuinely excited at the opportunity to create a new and even more successful chapter in the story of SaTG. Not only that, I remain incredibly proud of howwe handled the whole thing-from our classy response to the news. the wonderful comments we got from our loyal supporters, to the work the Trustees have put into finding our new partners here at Buckden Towers. So at this AGM l am eagerthat our focus is to look ahead, ensuring that we continue to build on our legacy and add to the area's cultural and social life for at least another 65 years. I'm under no illusions that it is going to be {and has already proved) a challenging task but the last few months has convinced me that we are up to the challenge of putting on an amazing show at this incredible venue. Sure, it'll be a steep learning cuNe and it will require lots ofworkto make it happen but I knowwe will deliver. l also w8nted to take this opportunity look at how we find ourselves as a trust in a slightly broader cap8Cltythan simplythe production we put on everyyear. Thanks to the wonderful generosity of one of our patrons- Frank Brudenell- we have significantfunds la legacy of over £22,000) to ensure that we can tuture-prootwhat we do f rom a f inancial point of view. I'm also eager thatthe future-proofing extends to what we can do to bring in a younger audience and new people to workwith the company. I genuinely believe that our new location will help in both respects, especially 8S It allows us to better connect with Hinchingbrooke School as well as developing a relationship with the Buckden Community. However, as it is our AGM and the single most important thing we do everyyear is put on our open airShakespe8re production, I want to say a huge thankyou to this year's director, Lynne Livingstone, the company 8nd the entire Hamlet production team for creating and then delivering a hit show- and one that was also a f inanci81 success.
I'd also like to say thanks to my fellowTrustees. SaTG is fortunate to have an incredible group of Trustees who have stepped up tothe challenge of not justfinding a new home but also ensuring that all the while, we are 8ble to put on a f inal production that meets the insanely high standards you would expect from one of our shows. My heartfelt thanks go to Lynne. James. the Chris, IThompson and Turner). Ashton. John and the two Phils (Barrett 8nd Leveretti- with a special shout out to John Secker for all the work he put into to the new home project. My thanks now turn to Fr Paul and all his Team at Buckden Towersfor hosting SaTG- now of course proudly going bythe name of SatT! On that note. thanks also to all the other venues who put themselves forward as hosts- the response from the wider oommunitywas humbling. As always, Dame Norma Major has been a stalwart supporter as our Patron- not just throughoutthe search but when we did our big launch last month. Additionalthanks to Kate Hempshall for all her work in the publicity for that as we had incredible results. I have already mentioned him as one of the Chris, but a second thanks to Chris Turner who has stepped in as our newTreasurer, which leads me to my final honourable mention. Thanks to Phil Leverett who has been treasurer for 7 years. Phil has done an excellent job keeping our account in good stead. He cl88ned up the records and put Us in a good Place financially. Phil has also been nominated as a Lifetime Friend of the charity as it recognises that you have gone above and beyond the requirements of a Trustee role- something which he has most certainly done.
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trustee31 members of Shakespeare at the George Trust On accounts for the year ended 30 September 2024 Charity no (if any) 270546 Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity {"Ihe Trust'l for the year ended 2)0 5epl,- mb( r IQL'4 Responsibilities and As the charrty trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the basis of report accounts in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 (°the Acri. I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5llbl of the Act. Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm Ihat no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in. any material respect,. the accounting records were nol kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act- or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records,. or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the fomi and conlenl of accounts set out in the Charities {Accounts and Reports} Regulations 2008 other than any requirement Ihat the accounts give a 'true and fair. view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concems and have come across no other mallers in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo be reached. Slgned: Date- 2610712025 Name: Helen Jones Relevant professional qualificatlon{s) or body (if any).. Address: FCA Gregory Wildman, The Granary, Crowhill Fami, Ravensden Road, Wilden Bedford MK44 2QS IER October 2018
CHARI¥Y COfvIMISSION FOR ENGLAN-.I AND WALF5 ' 2?054G. Receipts and paymenis accounts CC16a Forth¢ period Irom To 30- 01-14 Section A Receipls and payments Unreslricted lund5 Restricted lunds n)Ment funds Totsl funds tolhpnparest tothe neare£ 10lhentartsi£ to thtrneAre4£ neares1£ Al Recfyipts thice ad AtttyBrti&n and 41.553 $2,815 2,2YO 753 so1 524 38 174 sio IniereStF£cel Sund Inco natons uests 22,L47 500 Sub to[Gro55 inGoffle kirAR) A2 Asset and investment salo5, $Èt tablo Sub total Totalreceipt5 45MBL A3 PayTrents prod ¢o5ts PutyKIty prugrtmrnes Asets-Light 1daMps Produ(1 inranc• PmiS cost Galler1lher 2D.371 2.K8 3.127 916 4,oe9 5.P40 5.040 429 570 1250 595 eithandlse SY2 123 780 582 320 Sub total . A4 Asset and inve5tmont purchases, Is£e tablo) Sub total Totslpayments t of recèiptsl(paymentsJ A5 Transfers bel0 funds A6 Cash lunds lastyear end Co5h fttnds thi5 yearend 58,832 20N97 50,BSZ Section B Statement of assets and liabililies at the end of the period lunds re5t£ funds to nEareslÈ nvare5tE Bl Cash funds Cunentaccoufit 2A47 Bu10fnd at 40,5&1
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