Trustees’ Annual Report for the period From 1 June 2024 To 31 May 2025 Charity name: The Woking Amateur Operatic Society Charity registration number:284112 Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The object of the Society is to educate the public in the operatic and dramatic arts, and to further the development of public appreciation and taste in the said arts; to assist and further such charitable institutions and charitable purposes as the Committee shall from time to time determine. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
a. To promote operettas, opera, drama, comedies and other operatic and dramatic works of educative value. b. To purchase, acquire and obtain interests in the copyright of or the right to perform or show any such operatic or dramatic works. c. To purchase or otherwise acquire plant, machinery, furniture, fixtures, fittings, scenery and all other necessary effects. d. To raise funds and invite and receive contributions from any person or persons whatsoever by way of subscription, donation and otherwise, provided that the Society shall not undertake any permanent trading activities in raising funds. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Confirmed, all Trustees have read the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. |
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | During the society’s Annual Report Period (2024/2025), WAOS MT delivered a programme of musical theatre that advanced public appreciation of the performing arts and provided inclusive opportunities for people of different ages and backgrounds to participate in high-quality productions. ·Staged two full-scale musicals at the Rhoda McGaw Theatre, Woking — Evita_and_Anything Goes— expanding local access to well-known repertoire and one (Evita) which is not routinely available to amateur societies. ·Delivered a fundraising concert celebrating songs from the “Golden Years” of musicals (1930s–1970s), enabling members to perform a broader range of material and helping to raise funds to support the Society’s charitable aims. ·Difference made for beneficiaries:Participation in productions and events provided structured, affordable access to musical theatre training and performance (singing, acting, dance, stagecraft and teamwork), helping members to build confidence, skills and social connection, including opportunities for different generations to work together. ·Wider public benefit:WAOS MT contributed to the cultural life of Woking by providing local audiences with live theatre, sustaining volunteering and community participation, and supporting the local creative economy through use of the Rhoda McGaw Theatre and associated services. The Society’s fundraising activity also helped generate additional resources that can be directed to charitable purposes. |
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Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | £96,282.09 (including reserves) |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | ·WAOS MT holds reserves so that we can continue to deliver high-quality productions and meet our financial commitments even if income fluctuates (for example, where ticket sales are below forecast). ·The cost of staging shows continues to rise faster than we can increase ticket prices. The main cost drivers include significant increases in Rhoda McGaw Theatre charges, higher licensing costs, and increasing musician fees. This can result in a loss on a production when we do not achieve expected ticket sales. ·New operating restrictions and charges introduced by the theatre during the period include: ·increased charges for, and restrictions on, marketing ·a fee on programme sales ·additional theatre staffing charges ·prohibition on selling our own tickets, increasing box office charges ·In addition, WAOS MT incurs increasing costs for storage of scenery, props and set items. Storage rental and associated building space costs continue to rise, and suitable space can be difficult to secure at affordable prices. Holding reserves provides a buffer to meet these unavoidable costs and protect the Society’s ability to stage future productions. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £81,654.85 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | N/A |
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The charity’s principal Para 1.47 sources of funds (including any fundraising) Investment policy and Para 1.46
objectives including any social investment policy adopted A description of the principal Para 1.46 risks facing the charity Other
Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | N/A |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Unincorporated charity |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Members who are interested and have the skills to perform the role are put forward at the AGM. Where more than one candidate is put forward a vote of the membership is taken. |
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Policies and procedures Para 1.51 adopted for the induction and training of trustees The charity’s organisational Para 1.51 structure and any wider network with which the charity works Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | The Woking Amateur Operatic Society |
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| Other name the charity uses | WAOS |
| Registered charitynumber | 284122 |
| Charity’s principal address | 29 Glendale Close Woking GU21 3HN |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Amanda Carey- McDermott |
Chair | |||
| Martine Young | Business Manager | |||
| Lisa Young | Treasurer | Until 22 July2024 | ||
| Emma Culley | Treasurer | From 23 July2024 | ||
| Sharon Forsyth | Secretary | |||
| Victoria O’Mahoney |
Non-officer | |||
| Sue Gaastra | Non-officer, Membership Secretary |
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| Brian Higgs | Non-officer | |||
| Melanie Bartlett | Non-officer | Until 31 October 2024 | ||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name NONE
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
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| NONE | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets NIL held in this capacity Name and objects of the NIL charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for NIL safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
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Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
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Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Full name(s) Amanda Carey-McDermott Emma Culley Position (eg Chair Treasurer Secretary, Chair, etc) Date 14 March 2026
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| Independent examiner's report on the accounts |
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| Section A | Independent Examiner’s Report | ||||||
| Re | Charity Name Woking Amateur Operatic Society |
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| On accounts for the year ended |
31 May 2025 | Charity no (if any) |
284122 | ||||
| Set out on pages | As attached to main report (remember to include thepage numb |
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| Responsibilities and basis of report |
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/05/2025 As the charity's trustees, 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. |
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| 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 which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: •the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or •the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or •the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any 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. |
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| Signed: | Date: | 11 March 2026 | |||||
| Name: | Jean Herbst | ||||||
| Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): |
South African Institute | of Chartered Accountants | |||||
| Address: | 12 The Fieldings | ||||||
Woking |
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| Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). |
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| Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. |
None |
IER Oct 2018