OXFORD THEATRE GUILD
REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 294056
FINANCIAL sTATEL￿ENTs
ST
FOR THE YEAR EM)ED 31 DECEMBER 2024
KDIG LOOSE & CO
ACCOUNTANTS
ST JOHN'S HOUSE
5 SOUTH PARADE
SUMMERTOWN
OXFORD OX2 7JL

OXFORD THEATRE GUILD
FINANCIAL STATEMEIYTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31sf DECEMBER 2024
coNrENTS
Pag¢
Annual Report of the Trustees
Independent Examiner's R¢port
Statement of Financial Activitie5
(Incom¢ and Expenditure Account)
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Financial Statements
io
Schedule of Productions and Events

OXFORD THEATRE GUILD
AIYNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3Asf DECEMBER 2024
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31.
December 2024. Th¢ financial statcments hav¢ been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies
set out in note I to the accounts and comply with the charity's constitution, the Charities Act 2011, and
Acwunting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charitics
preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Stsndard applicable in the UK and
Republic of Ircland- Charities SORP (FRS 102).
al 2nd administrdtive information
K Saifin
President, non*xe¢utive
The trustses who Krved during the year were as follows:
T Eyres
R Readshaw
Chair
(to Apr 2024)
Vice Chair (to Apr 2024) (continuing)
Chair (froin Apr 2024)
Treasurer (to Apr 2024) (continuing)
Treasurer (from Apr 2024) (continuing)
(continuing)
(to Apr 2024)
(continuing)
D Long
J M D Hargreaves
E Smith
S Billington
S Tibbl¢s
Secretary (bettveen Apr
and Oct 2024)
W Penington
J rowkes
L Al-Katib
(continuing)
(to Apr 2024)
Secretary (to Apr 2024) {¢ontinuing)
Vice Chair (from Apr 2024)
(from Apr 2024)
(from Apr 2024)
Secrctary (from O¢t 2024) (from Sep 2024)
There is no Chief Executive Offi￿r. All Trustees participate in the management of the Charity.
G Bloom
A Evails
J V Pierce
The cliarity is govemed by a Trust Deed dated 21° April 1986 and is registered with the Charity
Comtnission, No. 294056.
The charity's bankers are HSBC Bank plc, although certain balances are hcld in a COIF deposit account.
Tli¢ ¢harity's independent exatniner is Mrs H C Fanthome of M¢ssrs King LA)0se & Co. St John's House.
5 South Parade, Suinmertown, Oxford, OX2 7JL.
Ob eets or
ani5ation and activities and ublic benefit
The charity is established to promote the advancement and improvement of general education in relation
to all aspects of the art of drama and the development of publi¢ appTc¢iation of such art, and to Promote
such other charitable purw)ses as the exc¢utivc committcc shall det¢miine. In revicwing the Charity's
ongoing objects and activities, the Trustees have considcrcd the guidance on public benefit contain¢d in
the Charity Commission guidelines, and view the Charity's activities to bc fully in accordance therewith.
The trust¢¢s meet frequently to discuss th¢ Guild's affairs, the planning of productions and th¢ making of
grants, etc. There are no paid einploy¢es.

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OXFORD THEATRE GUIU)
ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31sf DECEMBER 2024
Review of
ro
rcss and #chievements
A s¢liedul¢ of pi'oductions and activities is included at page 10 to these financial stat¢ments. In 2024
OTG staged a total of three productions. The two major productions wcr¢, following th¢ established
pattern, a week's run at the Oxford Playhouse in April and an outdoor show. running for two weeks, in
July. The Playhouse sliow was our biggest financial succ¢ss in that venue since 2009, a great credit to
tlic choice of play and production, as well as highlighting the variability in financial performance of
this slot. Th¢ suinmer show also brought in a very respectable audience and profit. The smaller
production in tlie autumn at the Old Fire Station made a loss. in line with the level of subsidy which we
expect to make tl)¢se productions possible. Overall, wc had a very successful year and th¢5e productions
netted a very healthy profit which has enabled OTG to build ils reserves back to pre-COVID Icvels for
the first time. Other activities during the year included participation in sevcral local drama festivals.
and a play reading series cnabling local writers to engage with a creative process and ultimatrly hear
their work brought to lif¢ by kecn actors within our society, and thus contributed to our charitable remit
of supporting drama in the local community.
Future Plans
Tile charity plans to continue with ils activc prograinme of theatrical productions and training
workshops to proinole the advancement. and iinprovement, of gen¢ral education in relation to all aspects
of the art of drama and tl)e dev¢lopinciit of public appreciation of 5u¢h art. 'fo this end we plan to stage
productioiis in a variety of venues in Oxford in 2025 and to host play readings and workshops providing
education and Iraining on practical a5pe¢ts of theatre.
Trustees a
ointment and trainin
Trnstees are elected or appoint¢d on an annual basis, with the annual general meeting being held in April.
Induction and training of new Trustees is ii)fom)al. maiT]ly covcred by word of mouth and att¢ndance at
meetings where policy dccisions arc taken, and mattels ofconcern discusscd. There is no specifi¢ tr&ining
policy. New Trustees are asked lo sign tlic Charity Commission Declaration of Eligibility and referrcd to
Chatity Commission Guidanc¢ for Trustees on The Charity Commission Website.
Finances and reserves
The attached financial statements show the current stsle of the finances which th¢ trustces consider to be
sound.
There have been no significant events that have impacted on either the financial perforn)ance of d)e ¢harity
during the year, nor its financial position at the end of the year.
Th¢ balance shown on unrestricted incom¢ funds amounted to £68,214. It is the policy of the charity to
maintain unrestrictcd fund5, which are the free r¢serves of the charity, at a level which equates lo
approximately twelve mont115 unrcstricted expenditure. This provides Sufficient funds to cover the
ongoing provision of facilitics. togetlier with tlie associated support and administration costs, thereby
ensuriiig the continuity of the facilities and the support for productions as they arise from time to time. At
31$1 December 2024, reserves were at approximately th¢ optimum level under this requirement, but the
situation remains constantly Inonitor¢d by the truste¢s.
Investment olic
Investments are held in sliort to medium tem COIF DerK)sit Funds in order to providc flexibility and ease
of access whilst, at the same time, maintaining the purchasing power of ihe monies unlil they are required.

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OXFORD THEATRE GUILD
ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31- DECEMBER 2024
Grant and Donation Makin
Polic
The charity has established its policy for mak-ing grants and donations to aclucvc its objects for the public
benefit
The charity does not invite applications for grants and donation4 but ivill occasionally make grants and
donations to organisalions operatt'ng in similar spheres ofactivity.
Risk man
ement
The trLtstees havc cA￿n[nCd the inajor strategic, business and operational risk-s ivlitch thc charity faccs or
may face, and confjrni that systen]s ar¢ in place to enable regular reports lo be produc& so that the
necessary steps can ￿ taken to less¢n any such risks.
The ￿]nCIpal risks fKed by the charity lie in thc appropriate selection of prcKlucb"ons, and the oFrationai
risk- of thereby balancing those likely to be a financial success against those with a less predictable
outwme which are deemed to be of educationol benefit.
Statement of trustees, re5
on5ibilities
The trustees ate required by laiv to pr¢pare f]nancial slalements for each fjnancial year ivhich give a tru¢
and fair viem, of the state of affairs of dic charity, and of its results for that period. In preparing th
financial statenients, the tntstccs are required to..
lect suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently..
obscrv¢ the methods and principles in the applicable Charities SORP.
tnak-c judgcmeiits and estimates that are reasonable ￿ld pnidenl.
slate ivhetlier applicable a¢counlittg standards liave been folloNved, subjecl to any matertal
departures dis¢losed and eNTr)lained in the financial statements:
prepar the financial slalements on the going concetn basis unless it is inappropriate to FKe5llme
that ttie charity M'ill continue iii busincs5.
The tnjslees are responsible for keeping proper accounting rccords Nvhich dtsclose ivith reasonable
accuracy at any time ttie financial w)sition of the charity, and to cnablc them lo cnsure that the financial
statcments ¢omply Mryth the Charities Act 2011 ￿]d the applicable Charitics SORP. They are also
responsible foi safcguarding dic asscts of thc charily and li¢nce for taking r¢asonable steps for th¢
prevcntion and d¢le¢lion of fraud and other irregularities.
The tr]stEes are responsiblc for thc mainlcnancc and integrity of the tharity and financial inforniation
included on the ¢hariLy's website in accordance with legislation in the Ullited Kingdom govetning the
pteparation and dissemination of financial statements.
By order of the board of directors
nd trustees
R ReadshaTV
(Chair)
Dated

OXFORD THEATRE GUILD
INDEPEIWENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
I report or] the accounts of the charity for tlie year ended 31st December 2024, which are set out on pages
3tolO.
Res
ective res
onsibilitics of the trustees and examiner
The charity'5 trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. Th¢ charity's trustces consider
that an audit is not rcquired for this year under Section 144(2} of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act)
and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:_
Examine the accounts under Section 145 of the 2011 Act.
lo follow the proccdures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity
Commissioner under Section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act. and
to state wh¢ther particular matters have come to my attention.
b)
Basis of indc
endent examincr's re
ort
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity
Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accountin8 records kept by th¢ charity, and a
comparison of the accounts pres￿lted with thos¢ records. It also includes consideration of any unusual
items or dis¢losures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees conceming any such
matters. The pro¢edures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit.
and consequently no opinion is giv¢n as to whether the accounts present a 'lrue and fair view, and the
report is limited to those matters set out in tlie statement klow.
Knde
endent ¢xaminer's statement
In connection witli Iny examination. no matter has come to my attention-
(i)
which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respe¢t the requirements
to keep accounting records in ac¢ordancc with Section 130 of the 2011 Act- and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to ¢omply with ihe
accounting rcquiremeiits of the 201 l Act
have not been met- or
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to which, in Iny opinion, attcntion should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of
the accounts to ￿ reached.
King Loose & Co
St John's Hous¢
S Solltb Parade
Summertown
Oxford OX2 7JL
H C Fan¢homeFCA
Dated:. iklk....kpa..

OXFORD THEATRE G
ILD
TATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
GENERAL PURPOSES FUTrtD
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
Unrestricted Fundsrrotal Funds
2024
2023
Note
Income and endowments from
Other trading activities
Subscriptions
Proc¢¢ds from productions. workshops and events
Hire of equipment and scenery
1.314
73,988
1,240
46,910
50
Donations and Icgacies
Donations received
871
483
Investment income
Intercst received
374
292
Total income and endowments
76.547
48,975
enditure on
Charitable activities
Cost of productions and events
Donations and grant support given
Costs incurred in furtheran¢e of the
Charity's activities
47.763
49,022
12.761
8.407
Total expenditure
60.524
57,429
Net ineome l (expenditure) for the year
before investment profit
Investment profit
16.023
1.779
(8.454)
3,638
Net movement in funds
17.802
50,412
(4,816)
55228
Total funds brought forward
Totsl funds ca￿￿e￿ forward
68,214
50,412
Thcre were no other recognis¢d gains or Ios5cs in respect of 2024 or 2023, other than those reflected in
the statement of financial a¢tivilies.
Thc notes on pages 5 to 9 form part of these accounts.

OXFOIU) THEATRE GtJILD
ALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2024
2024
2023
Note
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
thv¢slrn¢nts
817
897
33,055
31276
rr
Debtors and Prepaid ex￿nseS
Cash at bank and in hand
1,449
34,099
1.091
20,825
35548
21.916
Creditors: amounts falling
due within one year
1.206
3.677
Net eurrent assets
34.342
18,239
Total assets less current liobilities
68.214
50,412
resente
Unrestricled fi]nds
68,214
50,412
These Accounts Ivere Approved by the trustees on ..-.
. 2025
R Readshaw
J M D Hargreaves
Treasui'er
The notes on pages i to 9 fonn part of the￿ acwunts.

OXFOIiD THEATRE GUILD
NOTE
FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31sf DECEMBER 2024
Accountin
olicies
(#}
Generdl Information
These financial statements have been presented in Pound Sterling as this is the currency
of the primary econoinic environment in which the Charity operates.
(b)
Basis of preparation
The accounts (financial statements) have been prepared under the histori¢al cost
convention with iteins recognised at cost or transaction value unless otheNise stat¢d in
the relevai)I notes(s) to thcsc accounts. The financial statements have been prepared in
a¢eordance with the Statetnenl of Rccommended Practice.. Accounting and Reporting by
Charities preparing their accounts in ac¢ordance witji the Finarhcial Reporting Standard
applicable in tlie UK and Republic of Ireland Charities SORP {FRS 102). and the
Chariti¢s Act 2011.
The trust conslitut¢s a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.
The charily has taken advantage of the excmption to prepare a cash flow statement, as
contained in Financial Reporting Standard l. on thc grounds that it is a small charity.
(c)
Activities
Th¢ financial statements include th¢ results of the Charitys operations as described in the
trustees. annual report.
(d)
Income recognition
Income of all kinds is accounted for when receivable, i.e. in the period in which the
charity is entiiled to receipL it is probable that the income will be re¢¢ived and theamount
of income rec¢ivable can b¢ measured reliably.
No pemianent endowments l)ave b¢en received in the period.
(e)
Expenditure recognition
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as th¢re is a legal or constructive
obligation ¢ominitting the charity to that expcnditure. il is probable that scttlement will
be required and the amount of the obligation can be reliably measured.
Expenditure is included on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that
aggregate all costs relat¢d to tlie category.
Expenditures directly related to theatrical productions. the Charity's principal activity,
are separately identified.
With the exception of grants and donations made. all other costs atr support costs in
relation to this same a¢livity.
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Grants aDd donations payable
Grdnts and donations payable are payments made to third parties in the fvrtheran¢e of the
charity's objects. In the eas¢ of un¢onditional grant offers, these are accrued once the
r¢cipient has been notified of the award. ConditioJJal grants are only accrued wh¢n the
conditions have been fulfilled and the recipi¢nt nolified.
No multi-year granls are made.

OXFORD THEATRE GUILD
OTES FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31- DECEMBER 2024
l. Accountin
olicies eont'd
(g)
Value added tax
Value added tax is not recoverable by the Charity, and as such is included in the relevant
costs in the statement of financial activities.
{h)
Depreciation
Plant and ¢quipm¢nt is initially rccognised at cost, which 15 the purchase pricc plus any
directly attributable costs. Subsequently, plant and equipment is measured at cost less
accumulated depreciation and impairnient losses.
Dcpreciation is providcd on assets to write off their cost over their estimated useful lives
generally on a reduring balan¢¢ basis. The rates currently used are as follows..
Lighting and gelleral equipment
Office equipment
Chair51blankets for summer pr(xluctions
Storage facility
25010 per annum
IOO/o per annum
IOO/o per annutn
20% per annum (straight line
basis)
Illve5tment Gains and Loss¢s
Gains and losses on disposal or revaluation of investments are reflected in the statcment
of financial activities.
(i)
Financial Assets- Classified a5 B*sic Financial Instruments
r) Cash and cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand.
deposits held with baiiks, and othcr shorttenn highly liquid investments with original
maturities of three Inonths or less.
ii) Trade and other receivable5. Trade and other receivables that are receivable within
one year are measur¢d at the undiscounted amount of the casli ex]xcted to be
received. n¢t of any impairn)¢nt.
iii)Trade and other payables. Trad¢ and other payables that are payable within one
year are measured at th¢ undiscounted amount of thc ¢8sh expect¢d to be paid.
iv}InvcstmeDts. Invcstments comprise accumulation shares in the Charities Official
Knvesttnent Fund, for which a fair value can be tneasured reliably. Such investments
are initially recogni5ed at fair value, which is the transaction price excluding
transaction costs, and are subs¢quently measured At fair value through the stalcment
of financial activities.
(k)
Fund accounting
Unrestrictcd fiinds comprise those funds which the tru5te¢s are free to use in accordan
with the objects of the charity, as defined in the wnstitution.
All of the charity's a￿etS are currently represented by unrcstricted funds.
(i)
Volunteers
The value of se￿ic¢S provided by volunteers is not in¢or]x)rated into these financial
statements.

OXFORD THEATRE GUILD
NOTES FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 202
(m)
Donated services
Wherc services are provided to the charity a5 a donation that normally would be
purchased frotn suppliers, Ihis contribution is included in the financial statements at an
estimate based on the value of the contribution to the charity.
(n)
Going Concern
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.
The ¢urrent e¢onomic conditions present increased risks for all businesse5. In T¢sponse
to such conditions. the trustees have carefully considered these risks. including an
assessment of unccrtainty on future trading projection for a period of at least 12 months
from the date of signing th¢ financial statcm¢nls, and the extent to which th¢y might
affect th¢ preparation of the financial statements.
The trustees hav¢ concluded that the going concern basis remains appropriate.
Costs of Productions and Events
Unrcstrictcd Funds
2024
2023
Direct Produ¢tion and events ¢xpense5
47.763
49,022
Grantsldonations ete.
There were no grants and donations made during the currcnt or proceeding periods.

OXFORD THEATRE GUILD
NOTES FORMtNG PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 315f DECEMBER 2024
Costs incurred in furtherance of the Chari
s activitie$
Unrestricted FuDds
2024
2023
Insurance
Equipnient maintenance
Depreciation of ¢quipfflent
Independent cxaminer's fees
Website expenses
Sundry expenses
Bank charg¢s
Emerging director schemc cosls
Set & Cquipmenl storage costs
Play rcadings
Festival expenses
1,437
120
259
1,260
306
218
63
1.372
281
1,080
262
134
61
225
4,992
8,731
77
290
12.761
8,407
Fixed assets
Tan
iblc assets
Pla
houscl
summer
roduction
item$
htin
eneral
and
ui
Office
Storg
facili
Total
Net book value
ai01101124
748
97
12
40
897
Net additions in year
179
179
D¢preciation for year
(233)
(10)
(12)
(4)
(259)
Net book value
&t31112124
694
87
36
817
Illvostmcnts
2024
2023
6,161.58 accumulation
units- COIF Charities Ethical Investment Fund
33.055
31276

OXFORD THEATRE GUILD
NOTES FORMING PART OF THE FINAN
IAL STATEMENTS
5T
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Cash at b3ink and in band
2024
2023
Bank account
COIF deposit a¢wunt
26,434
7.665
13,533
7,292
34,099
20,825
Trustees? Remuneration and Ex
None of the Trustees, nor any pcrson connected with them, are remunerated by the Charity. No
Trustee receives expenses from the Charity, but occasional, low value, reiinbursanents are made
where costs hav¢ been incurred on the Charity's behalf.
enses
Staff costs
Tl)e ¢harity is administwed by voluntary workers and ther¢ are, therefore, no staff c()sls incurred.
Accordingly, no member of staff is paid more than £60,000 per annum.
io.
Unrestricted Funds
All of the charity's net assets are Currently represented by unrestricted funds. This was also th¢
siNation for the 2023 year.
ii.
Contin
ent liabilities or commitments
In the opinion of the trustees. ther¢ w¢re no contingent liabilities or legally binding commitments
at 31 Si December 2024.
12.
Related
tran$#ctions
Ther¢ were no related party transactions in the year ended 315¢ December 2024.

XFORD THEATRE GUILD
SCHEDULE OF PRODU
Tiof4s AND EVENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 315f DECEMBER 2024
Productions
2024
The Importance Of
Bcing Earncst
Gross ricket sa]es
Venue & ticketing costs
47,582
(21,881)
Net income
OtheT ¢xpenditure
25,701
(7.078)
18,623
Mueb Ado About Nothing
Gross ticket sales
Venue & ticketing costs
20,783
(3,526)
Net income
Other expenditure
17,257
(8,693)
8564
Gormengh¥st
Gross ticket sales
Venuc & ticketing costs
5,623
(3,623)
Net income
Other expenditure
2.000
(2,947)
1947)
Macbeth
PrOd￿Cli0￿ iookplace in 2023)
Gross ticket sales
Venue & ticketing costs
Net income
Other expenditure
{15)
(15)
Net expcnditure on productions and cvcnts
26,225
Rcflcctcd in the Stgtement of Financial Activiti￿ a5:
Proc¢¢ds from productions, workshops and events
Production ¢xpenses
73,988
{47,763)
26.225