CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees. Annual Report for the period Period start date 0610412023 Period end date 05 104 12024 From Charity name: Centre Stage London Charity registration number: 279647 Objectives and Activities Summary ofthe purposes of the charity as set out in its goveming document The object of the Group shall be to educate the public in the dramatic and operaticarts and to furtherthe development of public appreciation and taste in the said arts,. and in furtherance of this object but not otherwise the Group through its Committee shall have the following powers.. Summary of the main activities in relation to those pUoseS for the public benefit. in particular. the activities, projeds or services identified in the accounts. 2.1 to promote operas, operettas and other dramatic and operatic works of educational value I"Productions"I,' 2.2 to perform or show any such Productions,. 2.3 to purchase, acquire and obtain interests in the copyright of, or the right to perform, or show any such Productions- 2.4 to purchase or othenmise acquire plant, machinery, furniture, f ixtures, fittings, scenery and all other necessary efferts,. 2.5 to raise funds and invite and receive contributions from any persons whatsoever byway of subscriptions, donations and otherwise,. provided that the Group shall not undertake any permanent trading activities in raising f unds,. and 2.6 to do all such other things as shall further the objects of the Group. Trustees will have regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. Statement confimiing whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit The Trustees confirm that the charity's objertives and operations are for the public benef it with regard to the Charity Commissions guidance on public benefit. At this time, Centre Stage London has no plans on making grants or spending on social investment programmes. Centre Stage London's board of trustees are all unpaid volunteers and oversee the management and administration of the charity. Additional, the creative teams for the productions that are put on by Centre Stage London are also unpaid volunteers.
Achievements and Performance Summary of the maln achlevements of Provided opportunities for creatnie teams, technical crew, and the charity. identifying the difference performers to take part in and present dramatic and musical the charitys work has made to the performances to the public including.. circumstances of its beneficiaries and The Hunchback of Notre Dame IApr 231 any wider benefits to society as a Our House ljvl 231 whole. Holiday Inn INOV 20231 Financial Review Review of the charitys financial posltlon at the end of the perlod Centre Stage made a prof it on its 2023124 season18,7071. The trustees are closely monitoring f uture show expenditure to ensure we keep adequate reserves to maintain the charity. Centre Stage has ended the year with cash in hand of 30,474, which the committee deems to be sufficient resee5 to finance the 24-25 season and beyond. Statement explaining the policy for holding re5erve5 stating why they are held Amountof reseNe5 held Resetves are maintained at a level to allow adequate cash flow for a production and to protect the charity against any major risks. £30,(XKJ Reasons for holding zero reserves n/a Details of fund materially in deficit The charity operates with only one unrestricted f Ljnd that 15 not in deficit. Explanation of any uncertainties about The cost of all activities due to inf lation has made it hard to budget for the charlty contlnulng as a going f uture shows as costs are rising daily. The biggest increase in cost has concem been theatre hire, rehearsal space and equipment hire. The trustees will keep a close eye on budgets as these need to be constantly adjusted for these increasing costs. With that said, the charitV1S Still in a good financial position, therefore the trustees believe the charity is a going concern. The charity's principal sour5 of funds Funds for the charity are raised primarily through ticket sales, Ilncludlng any fundralslng} participation and membership fees, and f undraising and donations. A description of the principal risks facing the charity The biggest risks to the charf(y are the ever-increasing costs of putting on a show across the board due to inflation (including increased theatre rents, rehearsal space costs and soundllighting hirel. The charity will try to offset these rising costs by increasing our show fees and fundraising more f unds through cast events. Centre Stage London does not have any material amounts of cash to invest, therefore has no investment policy.
Structure, Governance and Management Descrlptlon of charltvs trusts: Type of governing document Constitution How is the charity constituted? Membership Group Twstee Selection rnethod5 including details of any constitutional provisions Election atAGM by Members The induction of new trustees is carried out by the trustees that are leaving and trustees that remain on the board. Reference and Administrative details Charity name Other name the charity use5 Registered charity number Charitys principal address Centre Stage London 279647 Flat 2 80 Jeff reys Road, London SW4 6QP Name5 of the charity trustees who manage the charity Trustee name offi lif any) Dates aded if not for whole year Name of person lor body) entitled to appoint trustee lif any) Centre Stage members Centre Stage members Centre Stsge members Centre Stage memb&rs Centre Stage members Centre Stsge members Centre Stage members Centre Stage members Centre Stage members Centre Stsge members Centre Stage members Centre Stsge members Centre Stage members Centre Stage members Centre Stsge members Centre Stsge members Centre Stage members Centre Stsge members Centre Stsge members Centre Stage members Centre Stage members Alexis Rose President Z501ti Szabo Chair Grace Jenkins Treasurer Apr 23 - Sep 23 Apr 23 - Sep 23 Giusy Pappalardo Gia Benjamin Miriam laffe Business leducationl Marketing Secretary Apr 23 - Sep 23 Basil Zafiropoulos Sarolta 8lanar Business Man3ger Box Office Manager Membership Events Apr 23 - Sep 23 Apr 23 - May 23 Apr23-Sep 23 Sonja Lindemann Deborah Stanton io li Paolo Colella Marketing Apr 23 - Feb 24 12 Tal Hewitt 13 Adam Brooks General Apr 23 - M3y 23 14 Ernma Gemoli Membership General Sep23-Apr 24 Sep23-Apr 24 15 Emma Recknell 16 Navin Nair Treasurer Sep23-Apr 24 Sep23-Apr 24 17 Claire Brewin Education 18 Cristobal Gornez Marketing Secretary Sep23- Oct23 Sep23-Apr 24 Sep23-Apr 24 19 Stephen Mitchell 20 Jin Lee Business Manager 21 Giovanni Pillittu 8ox Office Manager Sep23-Apr 24 Centre Stage London does not have any Corporate trustees.
Centre Stage London does not have any trustees that hold title to property belonging to the charity. Moreover, the charity does not own any property- Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Centre Stage London is not the custodian trustee of any funds or other assets. Names of advisers Type of adviser Independent Examiner Name Natalie Parada Exemptions from disclosure Centre Stage London has disclosed all key personnel Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charitvs trustees Signaturelsl Full namelsl Navin N Posltlon leg Secretary, Chair, etc) Treasurer Date 0510¥25
Centre Stage London
Annual Accounts for the year ended 05 April 2024
Receipts and Payments Accounts
| Receipts Tickets Programmes Participation Sponsorship & Donations Fundraising Clothing Fundraising (Note 8) Membership Masterclass Bar Bank Interest Other (Note 6) Total Receipts Payments Venue Rights / Licence Script & Score Band Set Props Wardrobe Lighting Sound Transport Programmes Marketing Bar Rehearsal Venue Fundraising Website Storage Noda Insurance Clothing Fundraising (Note 8) Other (Note 7) Total Payments Total Cash Movement Opening Cash Balance Closing Cash Balance |
2023/24 2022/23 £ £ 55,975 38,479 1,276 540 9,620 8,701 4,324 350 5,591 4,247 1,588 1,500 3,436 3,600 - - 9,330 - 199 52 5,874 593 |
|---|---|
| 97,214 58,061 |
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| 11,663 8,398 13,625 5,151 2,650 184 9,672 8,581 5,697 6,851 1,345 981 9,427 2,358 4,451 2,853 8,572 6,267 1,279 1,539 163 316 1,388 1,402 2,493 1,958 9,534 7,845 2,142 2,793 52 66 - - - 393 520 608 1,578 1,370 2,257 831 |
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| 88,507 60,743 |
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| 8,707 (2,682) 21,767 24,449 |
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| 30,474 21,767 |
Examined and Certified Independent Examiner Natalie Parada
| Statement of Assets and | Liabilities | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 2022/23 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Assets | ||
| Fixed Assets | ||
| (none) | - | - |
| Current Assets | ||
| Current Accounts | 16,704 | 9,142 |
| Savings Account | 11,324 | 11,125 |
| PayPal Account | 2,446 | 1,500 |
| Liabilities | ||
| (none) | - | - |
| Net Assets | 30,474 | 21,767 |
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Centre Stage London
Annual Accounts for the year ended 05 April 2024
Notes to the Accounts
1.1 Basic of preparation
Centre Stage London is not a Charitable incorporated organisation and makes less than £250,000 annually. The charity therefore elects to prepare its accounts using receipts and payments accounting as outlined by the Charity Commission's Introductory Notes (June 2013) - although acrruals accounts are prepared within the notes.
All amounts are in pounds sterling, £, as stated on the face of the accounts. All amounts around rounded to the nearest pound.
1.2 Restriction of funds
No funds received by Centre Stage London have been restricted, designated or relate to endowments. All funds are unrestricted therefore not split on the face of the Receipts and Payments Accounts. As there is only one fund, the charity has not included a movement of funds section.
1.3 Going concern
There are sufficient reserves to maintain the activities of the charity. Due to inflation, costs across the board have increased and budgets need to be monitored very carefully going foward. There are sufficient funds in the bank accounts to fund future shows, therefore the trustees consider the charity a going concern.
2 Receipts and Payments Accounts - by Activity
| Income Tickets Programmes Participation Sponsorship & Donations Fundraising Membership Masterclass Bar Bank Interest Clothing Fundraising (Note 8) Other Total Receipts Payments Venue Rights / Licence Script & Score Band Set Props Wardrobe Lighting Sound Transport Programmes Marketing Bar Rehearsal Venue Fundraising Website Storage Noda Insurance Clothing Fundraising (Note 8) Other (Note 7) Total Payments Balance |
Our House Holiday Inn Past Shows (Note 4) Future Shows (Note 5) Central Total 2023/24 Total 2022/23 Jul 2023 Nov 2023 £ £ £ £ £ £ £ 14,114 16,760 25,102 - - 55,975 38,479 303 312 661 - - 1,276 540 2,205 3,240 245 3,930 - 9,620 8,701 45 4,238 42 - - 4,324 350 1,753 1,812 140 1,389 498 5,591 4,247 - 3,436 3,436 3,600 - - - - 9,330 - - 9,330 - - - 199 199 52 525 517 241 305 - 1,588 1,500 213 5,646 10 6 5,874 593 |
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| 18,944 27,091 41,407 5,634 4,139 97,214 58,061 |
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| 3,717 3,594 3,240 1,112 - 11,663 8,398 2,885 1,922 5,411 3,406 - 13,625 5,151 910 1,740 - - 2,650 184 1,611 3,918 4,143 - - 9,672 8,581 1,790 1,097 927 1,883 - 5,697 6,851 160 805 226 153 - 1,345 981 300 5,000 3,243 884 - 9,427 2,358 1,674 1,519 1,258 - - 4,451 2,853 2,236 2,460 3,875 - - 8,572 6,267 396 494 367 22 - 1,279 1,539 163 - - 163 316 200 259 930 - - 1,388 1,402 214 1,306 973 - 2,493 1,958 2,911 3,720 132 2,771 - 9,534 7,845 641 892 35 358 215 2,142 2,793 52 52 66 - - - 393 520 520 608 488 517 - 573 - 1,578 1,370 186 675 - 1,395 2,257 831 |
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| 19,012 27,507 27,671 12,135 2,182 88,507 60,743 |
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| (67) (416) 13,736 (6,502) 1,956 8,707 (2,682) |
Charity no. 279647 - 2 -
Centre Stage London
Annual Accounts for the year ended 05 April 2024
| 3 | Accruals Accounts - for shows falling | within the financial year 2023/24 | within the financial year 2023/24 | |||
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| Our House | Holiday Inn | Central | Total 2023/24 Total 2022/23 | |||
| Jul 2023 | Nov 2023 | |||||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Income | ||||||
| Tickets | 14,114 | 16,760 | - | 30,873 | 46,976 | |
| Programmes | 303 | 312 | - | 615 | 1,099 | |
| Participation | 2,205 | 3,240 | - | 5,445 | 8,826 | |
| Sponsorship & Donations | 45 | 4,238 | - | 4,283 | 2,107 | |
| Fundraising | 1,753 | 2,891 | 498 | 5,141 | 4,247 | |
| Membership | - | - | 3,436 | 3,436 | 3,600 | |
| Masterclass | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Bar | - | - | - | - | 8,565 | |
| Bank Interest | - | - | 199 | 199 | 52 | |
| Clothing Fundraising (Note 8) | 525 | 517 | - | 1,042 | 1,822 | |
| Other (Note 6) | - | 213 | 6 | 218 | 6,256 | |
| Total Income | 18,944 | 28,169 | 4,139 | 51,252 | 83,550 | |
| Expenditure | ||||||
| Venue | 3,717 | 3,594 | - | 7,311 | 10,478 | |
| Rights / Licence | 3,385 | 2,563 | - | 5,949 | 7,749 | |
| Script & Score | - | 910 | - | 910 | 2,895 | |
| Band | 1,611 | 3,918 | - | 5,529 | 9,065 | |
| Set | 1,790 | 1,097 | - | 2,887 | 7,266 | |
| Props | 160 | 805 | - | 966 | 1,128 | |
| Wardrobe | 300 | 5,000 | - | 5,300 | 4,151 | |
| Lighting | 1,674 | 1,519 | - | 3,193 | 3,351 | |
| Sound | 2,236 | 2,460 | - | 4,696 | 8,143 | |
| Transport | 396 | 494 | - | 890 | 1,069 | |
| Programmes | - | - | - | - | 1,074 | |
| Marketing | 200 | 259 | - | 459 | 1,352 | |
| Bar | - | 214 | - | 214 | 2,339 | |
| Rehearsal Venue | 2,911 | 3,720 | - | 6,631 | 8,154 | |
| Fundraising | 641 | 892 | 215 | 1,749 | 2,828 | |
| Website | - | - | 52 | 52 | 66 | |
| Storage | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Noda | - | - | - | - | 393 | |
| Insurance | - | - | 520 | 520 | 608 | |
| Clothing Fundraising (Note 8) | 488 | 517 | - | 1,005 | 1,370 | |
| Other (Note 7) | - | 186 | 1,395 | 1,582 | 1,588 | |
| Total Expenditure | 19,512 | 28,148 | 2,182 | 49,842 | 75,067 | |
| Balance | (567) | 22 | 1,956 | 1,411 | 8,482 | |
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- 4 Past Shows Income received and expenditure incurred for past shows relates to Hunchback of Notre Dame which was performed in April 2023.
5 Future Shows
Income for future shows relates to The Little Mermaid March 2024. Expenditure for future shows relates to production costs for The Little Mermaid, The Wedding Singer July 2024 and rights costs for bare October 2024
6 Other Income
Other Income relates to Insurance payout from Hunchback of Notre Dame.
7 Other Expenditure
Other Expenditure relates to banking costs, paypal fees, cast libretto purchases and the aftershow parties
8 Cast Clothing - overall income/expenditure for past and future periods
| Hunchback of Notre Dame Our House Holiday Inn The Little Mermaid Total |
Income Expenditure Balance 241 - 241 525 488 37 517 517 - 305 573 (268) |
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| 1,588 1,578 10 |
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Centre Stage London
Annual Accounts for the year ended 05 April 2024
Charity no. 279647 - 4 -
Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Centre Stage London
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the ABY Trust (the Trust) for the year ended 05 April 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).
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(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner’s statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records.
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.
Signed:
Name: Natalie Parada
Relevant professional qualification or membership of professional bodies (if any): ACCA member Address: 1E Delia Street SW18 2BT London Date: 04/02/2025