INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF HATTON MUSICAL THEATRE SOCIETY (CHARITY NUMBER: 291998) ON THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 April 2025
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the period ended 30 April 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
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.
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:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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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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Antony Doggwiler Independent examiner Date: 15 February 2026
HATTON MUSICAL THEATRE SOCIETY Charity registration number: 291998
ACCOUNTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
Statement of financial activities
| Period ended | 30 | April 2025 | Period ended | 30 April 2024 | |
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| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | ||||
| Funds | Funds | ||||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Income & endowments from: | |||||
| Donations and legacies | 13,385.44 | 12,660.51 | |||
| Charitable activities | 25,947.80 | 26,542.65 | |||
| Other | 5,464.14 | 5,423.97 | |||
| Total | 44,797.38 | 44,627.13 | |||
| Expenditure on: | |||||
| Charitable activities | 49,164.33 | 32,395.41 | |||
| Other | 1,814.45 | 2,076.15 | |||
| Total | 50,978.78 | 34,471.56 | |||
| Net movement in funds | - | 6,181.40 |
10,155.57 | ||
| Reconciliation of funds: | |||||
| Total unrestricted funds brought forward | 21,633.06 | 11,477.49 | |||
| Total unrestricted funds carried forward | 15,451.66 | 21,633.06 | |||
| Balance Sheet | |||||
| Current and net assets | |||||
| Bank and cash | 15,451.66 | 21,633.06 | |||
| The funds of the charity | |||||
| Unrestricted funds | 15,451.66 | 21,633.06 |
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Hatton Summary of Accounts 2024/25
| Show | Income | Expenditure | |
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| Sister Act | 15,325.50 | 23,788.09 | |
| Newsies | 10,447.93 | 8,690.09 | |
| SSEB | 8,384.43 | 5,640.18 | |
| Admin | 4,105.03 | 4,326.84 | |
| Past/Future shows | 260.00 | 3,329.77 | |
| Workshop | 4,384.49 | 2,935.17 | |
| Fame | 1,890.00 | 2,268.64 | (Account not complete) |
| Grand Total | 44,797.38 | 50,978.78 | |
| Surplus / Loss | 6,181.40 |
| Category Income Ticket Money 21,563.31 Show Fee 12,031.75 Workshop Fee 4,384.49 Donation/Fundraiser 2,852.83 Bar and Programme 2,027.31 Gift Aid 1,053.69 Merchandise 444.00 Royalties 260.00 Gala 180.00 Grand Total 44,797.38 |
Category Expenditure |
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| Production Costs 28,482.57 Production Team 10,580.00 Royalties 6,854.48 Insurance 1,286.81 Website 792.57 Bar and Programme 714.89 Fundraiser 558.36 Merchandise 541.20 Gala 522.40 Skip Hire 408.00 Noda Membership 237.50 |
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| Grand Total 50,978.78 |
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