Registered number 01375316 Brownsea Open Air The*re Ltd Unaudited Accounts For the Year Ended . 31 December 2024
OPEN AIR THEA Registered Charity 278003 Annual Ro for 2024 The Trustees of Brownsea Open Ar Theatre Ltd Fyesent Report Accwnts for the year 1st January 2Q4 to 31st December 2024. The Twstees have adopted the WOViSKTh of ts Stalement of Recommended Practice (SORP) 'Accounting Reporting by Charities. effective 01 JanUY 2015. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DEfAILS isteTrd Com number 01375316 Charlty Number 278003 Reglstered Addresg Michael Farlèy & Associates Ltd Suite 9 Pine Court Business Centre 36 Gervis Road Boumemouth 8H13DH rustees M.L. Bursey D.M.Burton D.M. Cherrett C.R. DavenKK)rt E.M. Davenport G.D. Hayton ., G.M. Linford D.A Ma118nd8r R,W. Nother R.P. Sach B. Woolton Inde endent Examlners Michael Farley & Associates Ltd Suite 9 Pine Court Business Centre 36 Geniis Road Boumemouth BH13DH
nkers Nat West Boumemouth Castlepoint Centre Castle Lane West Boumemouth BH8 gus TRUCTURE G VERNANCE AND PaANAG IAEIIT Governln doc Brownsea Open Air Theatre Ltd is a Registered Charitable Company govemed by the Memorandurn and Artides of Association (Company No. 01375316). In¢orporated 2 Jur 1978. Risk Mana ornent The Trust8 have a duly lo ithtsfy arKI reth the risk8 to the Charity rnay be exposed and to ensure approwiate controls are in place. The Company is limited by Gwantee arKI has no share Gal. In ts event of the company being wound up memlws are each requred to cothlxrte an arnt not exceeding £1. Brownsea Open Air Theatre Limited is rthred to thr(whout ttle rna1nder of this report as BOAT. Patrons Andrew Jarvis - A wofessional Shakespearian Ac*or and T Ml¢hael t)obson - Director of the Shakespeare Instituta The trustees who served during the year We." R.P. Sach - (Chair) D.M. Cherrett- (Treasurer- Fin D.M. Burton (Sffttary) M.L. Bursey E.M. Davenport C.R. Davenport G.D. Hawon G.M. Linford D.A Mallender R.W. Nother B. Wootton
ru I"he Dlrectors of the Company are also charity trustees for the purpose of charty law, and are referred to as Trustees. througlK)Ut the repofL There are no members who are not Trustees. A members of the Trustee body give their time voluntarily. There are currently eleven Trustees. Trustees are replaced through personal rec(xnmer#Jakn of existing Trustees. Trustses are made aware of their respor6ilxlilies uThJer the Companies Act the Charitie8 Act, and all are made aware of the nature of the work of the tharity. The followirKJ were appointed TrLtee on 12 Septernber 2024: Maureen Linda Bursey Dorothy Mary Burton Gillian Margaret Linford Robert wliaM Nother Risk Mana The Trustees have not klentified any rnaior rMks to thi¢h the Chity is exwsed. On the pracical front oper a IvJonx Health and Safety Poky. both for member& of the Company and for the General Public. This PoIY is revivfitd regularly annually. OBJECTIVE AND ACTivfTIE rltable Aclivitl8s The purpose of the Chaiity is to advaKe Ihe &knaion of the Pul in the Arts, particularly in the art of Drama, and to further the charitable th of Tr Nalirxwl Tr[t and the Dt Trust for Nature. enofrt S In shaping our objectives for the year and planning our a(th, the Trustees have consKlered the Charity Commission's guidan on putlic benefiL B.O.A.T. is committed to Equal opportun1t to promotirg theatre as an actmty for all. We ensure that all volunteers are treated equarty. Overview 2024 We presented Macbeth - originally anned ts 2022. The wothKtion vras very $ceSSful, in spite of the dwngeable weather. BOAT offers talks to local organisations, but swKe ts Pandemic have ftjund that many of the societies who would have asked us to give talks have disbanded. In 2024 the tdks c04)rdinator was invited to visit the newly opened Marjorie House care home. After seemg their outdoor performance area with a spectacular view of Brownsea IslarKI. sha asked two of the trustees to come along later. They were equalty thrled ith the look of it 8ThJ 1th(la$M of the stsff in charge. Sa11y, nothing has developed so far. The Natimal Trusvs irrtention to ivdop a nat aMltheatre on Brovmsea Island has been resurreded. The Trust have also been fCed to rekxmld ther idty at San(*)anks. Coupled with the ending of the charter to the Company ky0v11ng f@ri to and from the Island, these works have resulted in BOAT having lo absent ourselves from Brownsea Island byhifsl the works are ongoing - at least for the 2025 season. Talks with Canf1 School, Canfd Magna, Wimborne have resulted in plans for the 2025 production to be held tfrwe. 2024 was the 81st year of BOAT IxwYJing ShakesFvare to Bro3 Island. BOAT stsrted as a one. off in 1984 to celebrate Shakespeare's 4(XXh bwttthy
Rovlew and Achievements Donatlons Th8 folln9 donatiorts re ma Dorset Wildlife TnL81 Brownsea IslarKI Volunteer Wardens St John AmbulanGe St Mary's Chwch Skinner Street Urmted RefOrTh Church BN>wnsea Island Scout Group 2CM) 2) 200 200 100 Costumes preml8es We are still using the same unit for our costuw. The finaal arraryem8nts remaln the same as prewously agreed and afthough the lease eXpd M 31st Math 2024, the tsholders have mad8 It clear that they are happy for us to remain. paying the same rent. Works on site are continuing involving the l(Ing up of some or the windovs and reCment of others. These works, still ongoing, have necessrtated th8 reconfiguration of the UrL The costume team are looking forward to movinq back in in eth 2025 in order to do this w(x Sponsorship Dorset Software spcwred us in 2024 and have agreed lo sponsor us in 2025. Talks We continue to reswnd to requests for taS to outside tx)dies. Our talks aim to give u)fomialion ab(xrt our (knity in entertainiNJ and professional manner, consistent ¥th our ethos of provKlirvJ quality tradilional Slokesp8are. During 2024 BOAT delfvered 3 tslks.'_ Ringw¢)od Antiques Club Kinson Historical SocAety Parf(stone Townswomen's Guild 28-Feb-24 01-May-24 Oay-24 According to the time available and the tastes of the gro have requested a talK the content and number and fields of expertise of the speakers is adjusted as required. There is always a general account of how BOAT Iwan in 1964. Areas covwed Can inclLh wactical delalls of the set, props and costumes, casting, techn5cal issues and detsib of the actual WjuctK1n, c(Krtrasts between 'Ihen" and 'now' and how those listenina mioht be wested in joining in some way. The aims are to generate adthtity)al income lowanls th8 work of BOAT In suNx)rt of the National Trust and to raise the protile of BOAT in order to sell more ti(ets recnmt new volunteers. FundRai$lng During the production of Macbeth the usual rnerchanrfe- items of clothing displaying the Company'8 logo tote bags etc - were sokl. In addition T skurts dkscrete to MacJeth were sold to members of the cast and crew. The last few of the 60th annivers bookkn were also sokl. Fl NCIAL REVIEW Fl nc Ima Flnancial Management P0cY c4)ntrols ensurn that all our assets are securn. The Policy meets all the requirements of the Chaiities Act 1993. Charity CommissK)n guideKnes 'lrtemal Financial Controls for Charities, and 'AccountirYJ ReportiThJ by Chwities." statem of Rewmmer¥Jed Practice {2015)'. We keep a Reserve sufficient to provkle initial fund¥ for the xt Fyoduction should the current production unexpectedty in(JJr a loss.
Pilncl undln ou The Chartty is principalty depCkn1 on Incon from the Annual Pro(hKtion. Flnanclal Statement The company made a wofft of £10.499 during the year 2024. In view of the Unrtanty for the future have not been able to donate to the National Trt in 2024 1)ut small donations were made to other organisations, from the money raised by ow amual ProdtiOn. Tte8S Res sibilitles The Trustees are responsible for preparing the financial statements in acCtsnce with ap1¢ale law and united Kingdom Generalty knpted Ac(w)try Pradice. Company law requires the Trustees to prepare fmancial statem8nts for eath financial year, which give true.and fair view of the state of affairs of the cornpany arml of the income or experKJiiure of the company for that period. In preparBig those fna)oal statem, the Trustees are required to: Setht suitable alx0unti FKJIiGies arKI apF4y C¢st. Make judgements and estimates that are reasonab Prepare the financial statements on the going basts it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business. The Trustees are resr)onsible for keepirKJ proper accounting records wthith disrjose with r&8sonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and to enable Ihem to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Aci 2(. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Company and hence for tsknng reasonable steps for fv prevention and detection of fraud and olher irregularitEs. The Trustees. report has been prepaBd in accordan Tmlh the Statenient of Recommended practice 'Accounting and ReportirKJ by ch¥1$. {SORP 2015) and in accordar& with the special provisions of part 15 of the Compwiies Act 2006 lating to snHII ¢ompanies. Approved by the Tnkns on 2025 D. CHERRETh- TRUSTEE
CIHrternd A¢¢ountants' r•port to the board of thre(Xorn on pr•paralion of the unoudited In order to assist you È) fulfil ur dut uThJer ts cry15 20. have prepar¥J for your approval the a(tounts of OFEn Theatre Lld for the ar ended 31 December 2024 vthiGh comprlse of the Profft and Loss Accoun( ts Bthce Shed and the relabl notes from the compan$ accounting records and from irrformth aKI expknatioThs you have given us. As a practskng member fim) of the Inltu of Charterwj A(Xtants in Engknd NI Wales, are SLible¢t to Its ethul and other professional requireffwts are detailed at Ourwork has been undwtaken in ¢ThIare wlh ICAEW Techn1 Rek¥e 07116 AAF. Mich*1 Fariey & Ass¢xiates Limitad Chartered Aco)untants Suite 9 Pine Court Busines5 Centro Gervts Rowj BourneMth BH13DH ..11.¥4
Brownsea Open Air Theatre Ltd Statement of Financial Activltios for the year ended 31 Decembor 2024 2024 2023 DonatFon$ and l•Jaaes Charitable activitses- fundraisng Total 117.749 118,039 122.959 123.385 Charitable actVIt8. fundrais#YJ cc*ts Administrative 6x&1$@$ Total 92.305 15,235 107,540 90,202 116,010 Net Incomel{oxpendltswe) 10,499 7,375 Net movement kn funds 10.499 7,375 Roconciliation of Total lunds brwht forward 70,310 62,935 Totsl funds carrkd forward 70,310
Brownsea Open Air Theatre Ltd Registered number. Balan¢e Sheet as at 31 December 2024 01375316 2023 Flxed assets Tgible assets 2,358 Current assets Cash at bank and in haThJ 71797 79.701 68,612 68.612 amounts fallng due within one year (660} (660) Net ¢urrent assets 79.041 67,952 80,9 70,310 Capital and resorvès Profit and loss account 70,310 Shareholders, funds 70,310 The directors are satisfvj that the is {lued lo exempkn from the requirement lo obtaln an audit w¢der seCn 477 of the Conyanies A20[. The members ha¥e nchl required ts compary to obtain an axlit in 1rdan Secti 478 of The accounts hwle been prepared arml th1¥ored a(Xorce with the special provisions applicable to companies subjeLt to the sma comFfjnies The Fyoft and k)s8 account has not been delNered to the Registrar OfComF1es. D Cherrett Director Approv&J by the board on ..
Brownsea Open Alr Theatre Ltd Statement of Cash Flows ft)r the year endod 31 December 2024 2024 Operattng activities Profitl{ioss) for y 10,499 7,375 Adjustrnents for. Depreciatton I8$e in debtcys Increase in creditors 786 (5,904) 5,185 8,221 Cash generated ty q)erating adivitss 5.185 Net cash generated Cash generabj by opernwrvj aclibits 5,185 8,221 N8t cash generatth 5,185 8,221 C>h arKI cash equfiva at 1 Jar Cash arKI cash equivalents at 31 DeLW 68.612 73.797 60,391 68,612 Cath and cash eqUalents comrffte: Cash at bank 73,797 73,797 68,612 66,612
Brownsea Open Air Theatre Ltd Notes to the Accounts for the yw ended 31 Dacamber 2024 1 Accountlng pollcle8 The accounts been epal under the IM51Dri%l st (xmntw)n and in 1rdance vAlh FRS 102. the Charatrgs Sorp {FRS1021 FYwrAal Retirj Standard applNbie in the UK and Republic of Iland las pIed to small enlthes seclion 1A of the Stand). Voluntary income and (JnalmS are as ty the dHrity. The Inco from fundraising ventures Sho gross. the cc6ts incILed in furKlraising costs. Any Tangible fIx•s$ets Tangible fixed ass are measured at (X kss deprn and ffj xcumulative impaimwnt losses. Depreciallon is provided on tangitrk fixed assets, other than freehold land, at rs calculated to Wfite off the o)s( less estin resKlual val, of e&h asset eventy over its expected useful life, 2s folkm: Equiwent 25% redu bnce basks Short term debtors are measured at trar&IC 15 UStrY the wNoice prKe), 85 any impaYment losses for baj arKJ do1 debts. Short tenn creditors are meawred ailransth pite (vthkh ts Sual1 the w)voKe pri). Provisions (ie liilities of un¢erlaiTh timing orarmwnt) are Tecogni8ed kn there is an obllgation at the reporting date as a result of a past eNEn( it is probable Ihat ecorKynlc b&neflt wll be trartsferred to settle the obl*Jatron and the anwnt Of te eslinatsd rew. 2 Employees 2023 Numbor Number AverwJe numter ofpergLW emthed tythe (Thwany 10
Brownsea Open Air Thèatre Ltd Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 Decembor 2024 3 Tanglble flxed ass•ts EquipDXnt At 1 Januay2024 At 31 DeGernber 2024 125,098 125,098 Depre¢iatlon At 1 janu 2024 Charge for the year At 31 December 2024 122.740 123.330 Net book value At 31 Dember 2¢f24 1,768 At 31 December2023 4 Debtor5 2023 2¢r25 prodLKtion prepaywt 6 Cve(klovg: amounts follng dueY4#hkn one y 2023 6 Volunteers All productions are perfonned arKJ pr(xJuced by volunteers: all aspects of Ihe crty'S day to day tNities are voluntary, induding that of the Trustees, wryth no staff employad and no remuneration 7 Other lrformation Brownsea Open Air Theatre Ltd is a wivate c(w FrfD1I by gLwts arKI 1nlx)rpd England. Its registered Offi Suite 9 Pine Crt Business Centre 36 Gervis Road Boumemouth BH13DH 11