LEWISHAM YOUTH THEATRE LTD
REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Y•ar endlng 31st August 2023
COMPANY REOISTrATION NUMBER.. 02135342
CHIRITY REOISTRATK)N NUMBER 29707$
Frank S Lachrnan
16b North End Road
Golders Green
London
NW117PH

LEWISHAM YOUTH THEATRE LTD
Legal and Admlnistratlve Infomiatlon
31st August 2023
Company Registered Number 02135342
Registered Charity Number
297075
Registered Office
142-144 Lewisham High Street
London
SE136JG
Patrons
Phaldut Sharma
Lucian Msamati
Directors and Twstees
Genine Whrtehorne
Thrxnas Toomsfrsmilh
Edi50n Huy
Edward King
Freneka Mumlord
Jamiel Thomas
Mairi Hayes
Tyrek8 Leslie
Salmah Iqbal
Stella JellTèy
Natsiie Beefaj
Danielle Moseley
Chair
Treasurer
Apwnted 25th Sept8mb6r 2023
Appcmnted 1 Sth December 2022
Resigned 31st July 2023
Rèsigned 15th Decembèr 2022
Rèsigned 1st Sèptèmber 2022
Resigned 1st September 2022
Company S¢¢rotary
Vi¢toria Shaskan
Independenl Examiner
Frank S Lachman
Chartered Ac¢ountsnt
168 North End Road
London
NW11 7PH
Bankers
CtrOFérative Bank
151 Lewisham High Str
Lewisham
London
SE136AA
Staff Team
Hg18n Stanley
Victoria Shaskan
Angus Scott-miller
Anna Smith
Cafy3 Williams
Isla McGregor
Molly Cox
Monique Day
Natalie Parsons
Subira Damali
Artistic Oiredor
Executive Director
Participation Manager
PrOduckn.￿ Manager
Outreach Producer Ito February 20231
Programmes Administrator
My L(mdon Prcoramme Manager
Workshops Coordinator
Volunteer Coordinator
ProgressK)n COordina￿r
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DIRECTORS. AND TRUSTEES. REPORT
The directorsllruslees present their rewrt and the financi￿ statements for the year ended 31 sl August 2023.
DIRECTORS. RESPONSIBILrriES
Company Law which is also applicable io charitable companies in England and Wales requires the directors, who are also
trustees ol the company, to prepare financial ststements for each financial year which give a Irue and lair view of the slate
ol allairs ol the company and ol the reSU￿S ol the company lor that period.
In preparing those linanryal statements, Ihe direclorshruslees are required to=
select Suitable accounting policies and then 4)ply them consistentty-
observe the methods and principles in Ihe Charilies SORP-
make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and Pfudent..
stsle whether applicable UK accovnling stsndards have been lollowed. subjecl lo any material departures
disclosed and explained in the linancial statements..
prepare the financial statement5 on the going concem basis Un￿$$ il is inapprcfjriate 10 presume that th8
company will continue in business.
The directorslirusl8es are responsitAe for keeping proper accounting records disdose wlh reasonable accuracy al
any lime the financial position of the company and to enable them to ensure that the financial slalements comply with the
Companies Act 2(X)6. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets ol the Company arKI hence lor taking
reasonable steps for the prevention and detection ol fraud and other irregularilies.
PRIN
IPAL A
TIVITY AND
HARITA8LE
TIVE
The purpose ol the charitable company as sel out in the goveming thcumenls continues to be the promotion, improvement
and advancernerbl ol edvcalion and the encouragement of tho appreCia￿n of the arts in all their aspects by the pr8s8niaiion
ol educational plays and other suitable schemes.
The main aclivilies undertaken in relation lo these purposes are the prowsion ol participatory arts projects and performances
designed lo develop the skills. capacities and capabilities ol mainly. but noi exclusively. young people up lo the age 0124
who live or learn in Lewisham.
The charity's mission statement, published in the Strategic Plan is..
Allyoung peopl8 have a powerful voKe and8 r￿t ￿ be heard.
Lewisham Youth Theatre (LY7) nurturns and inspires youry people s voices through free p8rtKipatory theatre aCtivit￿S,
helping them ts develop endurvw and transfeTrbl8 sknlts that lead lo iwogsed lrfe chances and bng 18nn welfvb￿ng.
We bring youw peopb together Imm 8¢ross Ihe Lebvtsham cM>munity to create outstanding Iheatre in an environment of
huh expectations and collal)oratson. We V*Yyk Irom the c￿e beliefihal a￿SIr excellence ￿ key to expanding young
people s I￿nzonS and C￿aling lasting transfonnatM>n.
STRUCTURE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
The company was incorporated on 29th May 1987 and is govemed by its Memorandum and Artides of Assooiation. In April
2017, the Council of Management, after seeking approval from the Charity Commission for regulated changes, resolved to
approve a new Memorandum and Articles in order to brirvJ the tharty's govemirvJ document$ in line with ￿rrent charity law.
The company is limited by guarantee and has no share capital. The guarantees of individual members are limited to £10.
The company is a registered chartty, number 297075.
The appointed directors of the company are also the thartys trustees. The directors form ils Counryl of Management and
Governing Body and are empowered to act as necessary in order for the ￿)mPanY to fulfil its objeclives.
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The Directors delegate the day-to-day management ol the company to the key management personnel, currently the Artistic
Director and ExecLrtive Director. The directors are responsible for ensuriThJ that management staff s decisions are in
accordance with the companys objecls and legal Iramework. Long-temi organisalional strategy is Ihe joint responsibility of
the directors and the management stafl. Directors are responsible tor ensuring that this strategy is in accordance with the
companls objects. and lor overseeing the effectiveness of this strategy.
Directors may be appointed by the members of the company or fellow directors at any time. New directorsltrustees are
provided with an induction pack OLrtlining their roles and responsibilities as both directors ol the company and trustees of th8
charity. They are provided with the companys goveming documents arwj the current bUs1r￿SS plan.
HIEVEMENT
ANDP
RF
RMAN
A former participant of Lewisham Youlh Theatre once said. "L Yfis so much m¢ye than a youth the0￿."
Never has this been twer ihan in the last year. We have expanded our aetivty ar)d benefit io the Lewisham Community through
continued exploration of our Youth-Led Cr8ative Hub model. cenlring young people's vol￿S across the organisation. Support
from major funders, including the National Loltery Community Fund, has allowed us to wden our impact.. building young
creatives through our facilitator training and Haich ¢feaiive incubator programme. empowering young leaders through the My
London YoLrth Social Action Pfojecl and responding lo urgent local need through programmes like the Wildtirel Escape Room
and our Friday Social Hub sessions. We have hosted othef arts and communty athivity, often providing a space where partners
and young people can collaborate on issues of importance.
'181so w8nt to send a special apprnci8tion to ourlovety, intellfjent, COnf￿nI youngpeople fortheK active p8rt￿1p&t10n and
input to soma of th& 8genda item. They warn gr8ai in artKu18tiw and h￿h1￿hlAn9 the18ck ofprovision foryoung peopl8 in the
heart of the Town Centre. We are very appr8ciative oftrMrsupp(Yt. This is a 18slan7eni ol the great worf( yourproiect offers to
young people 8cross the bomugh and beyond."
Local partnef
These developments have shown the drfference our programmes Can make lo both participants and our wider Community.
forming the basis of our continued growth ol the Crealive Hub.
Our Dellvery
1129 participants have taken part in 504 sessions, wlh 187 taking part in ￿re activty. Activity has included..
Junlors 8-12s.' 75 aged 8-12, 5 peer mentors aged 12-16 and 4 Graduate CreatNes aged 18-25 engaged in 78 sessions
across 4 session groups. In June. the Acting Company produced Space Girf, a play about a young gifl who travels lo the
moon in search of her missing father. dewsiThJ company explored themes around families, relationships, imagination
and dreams in a response to Space Girl.
Junlor$ 12-14s'. 40 aged 12-14 and 2 Graduate Creatrves aged 18-25 engaged in 38 sessions a¢fos$ 3 session groups.
In December. participants developed Wildfirel an immersive es¢ape-room stye drama exploring an urgent ¢limate
emergency in Lewisham, in partnership with STEM and arts engagement company SMASHFest UK. In April 2023, LYT
helped SMASHFest produce a digital version ol the Wildfirel experiences to( public audiences in the Creative Hub.
In July, the Acting Company produced WLrfe Now, a snap shot of LYT members lives today, inspired by 2008
performance ￿ Lrfe and wlh filmed contributions from the original partiapanls- now professionals.
Seniors 14-21s: 48 aged 14-25 engaged in 82 sessions across 4 session groups. The Acts'ng Company performed
Confession Challenge al L￿. Fuse International Festival in Kingston and The Broadway Studio, Cattord. 3 participants
led the Acting Company Pr(￿esS as paid assistant d1rertor￿Wrlters alongside the Artistic Director. One 16-yeaT old was
paid as an assislanl technician.
The Devising Company performed Tales from the Le%wsham Arms- a new programme of work by young creatives, where
they share their own writing and performances.
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The Gradate Acting Company led a tour of pertom)ance L￿ it Down to schoots and practilioner events across the borough,
induding the launch of Engage, a Violence Reduclion Unit iniliative.
Technlcal Theatre: 34 aged 11-17 engaged in 22 sessK)ns across 3 session groups, with 8 young people aged 13-16
going on to assist productions as tech crew.
Arts Awards: 11 aged 12-16 took part in 13 sessKJns' 6 wll achieve Bronze Arts Award Qualifications
Outreach: 32 one-off drama & lechnul theatre sessions in schcds & communty settings reaching 700 participants
aged 7-14
Members Commlttee and My London Youth Soclal Actlon: 28 aged 11-18 took part in 32 sessions, including
planning and running events, and represer)ting Lewsham young people at ¢ommunty events like the Local Area
Assembly and Lewsham launch of the Poll￿'S A New MET For LoTrJon strategy.
6 of these have sat on the My London Youlh SteerirwJ Group- a uoss-borough youlh Board leading social action projects
across Lewisham & Greenwich.
Facllltator Tralnlng & Graduato Creatlvos: 18 participants aged 1&25 received paid work experience, gaining
employability skills through supporting on L￿'S youth theatre projects.
In co118boralion wth the AJbaty$ A Conversation. 8 of these participants also re¢erved dedicated training, mentoring and
paid experience on delivering drama lor wellbeing with young people affethed by poor mental health. Stories ol the impact ol
the arts on their own mental health were showcased in a campaign for more crealNity in supporting young people with Iheif
mental health.. https'.lfyoutu.belzNuB2MLNISo
New Pfogfamme developments this year:
Creatlve Hub Ses8lons & Evonts: 57 maslerclasses and workshops delivered with creative partners including.. Central
School ol Speech & Drama Actor Trainers., All In Actors.. Casting Dire￿01 Cerri Bedinglield., Collective Acting Studio.,
London Academy ol Music and Oramalic Art ILAMDAI., Nalional Youth Thealre,. Oulside Edge., Theatre Cenlre., Frantic
Assembly,. SMASHFesl'. Trinity Laban.. Mbion Theatre, Stage Combat specialist Lydia Fitzwilliams; Actors Lucian
Msamati., and Patrice Naiambana led acting masteiclasses.
In February. we hosted Celebfale StO￿e[lIng - A storytelling workshcf) led by Helen Stsnley and launch ol a storybook, written
by 9-year old LYT ￿Ernber Isi5 Damali. w7th Q&A arKI book synirvj.
Soclal Hub: 60+ young people aged 11-17 attended 15 after school drop-in sessions. Approximately 40-50 attended
each session, with a majority coming from St Matthews Academy. Supported by 3 paid graduates, and 2 members of
staff. young people played social games and creative actNities, twk part quizzes and open mics.
HATCH: A new creative project that gives Young Creatives aged 18-25 the opportunity to develop iheir own creatFve
practice.. as writers, performers, direclors and producers, through crealwe development sessions. Young artists
showcased their work at a &day festival al L￿'S Creative Hub in ALKJUSI.
Creatlve Futures- As an extension of our previous Opening Doors progiamme and in collaboration wth London
Borough ol Culture, we hosted a Creative Futures event. featuring 3 masterclasses and a Q&A panel run by our
Mernber's Cornmittee smth professional crealiNE5.' Oladipo Agboluaje Iplay*4nght). Rosie TovmsherKI {producerl'. Mojisola
Elufowoju Idirectorl and Patrick Bullock Idesignerl. A video ol the event can be seen here..
httpsJlyoutu.befJZdW8Nxgo9M?si=gihj08NrMQul-XdH
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MEETING OUR STRATEGIC OUTCOMES
We continue to track key performance indicators as set out in our Strategic Plan 2017-2022 against each ol our
Strategic Objectives. A lull strategic plan can be downloaded from our website..
httPJlWWYI.lewishamYouththeatre.￿MI￿b1￿tron
1.. Im
Participation Indicators:
187 young people aged &24 look part in L￿'S core projecls
312 young people aged 8-25 took part in drop in activits.es and one-off wothshops
906 young people participated in outreach sessions
593 audien￿ members attended 8 youth theatre performances
76% of this years. participants disdosed sjgnthcant disadvantage, across a rarwJe of needs.
98% of participants in sustsined projects have taken part in 3 0( mofe sessions, with 80% taking part in 10 or more
sessions.
61% of knrkshop, project participants V￿nI on to j(Mn a next step [ErfO￿anCe [￿ole￿ bmthin the year.
Participanl Sell-Assessmenl Indicators:
So¢SaVEm¢xlonal Sklll: 92% 01 all evaluation respondents reported a significant increase in ai least one
sociallemolional skill Iconlidence, teamwork, communication and emotional lileraGyl
Creative Skills.. 80% of all evaluath)n respondents reported an increase in their creative skills
Qualitative Feedback..
"The decision-makingprocess fi.e. youth-led nature ofthe proiectj ￿allY boosted his COnf￿enCe and C￿ating the charncter
helped him eXp￿$S himsemin 8 way he couldnf e8sity do befo￿J￿nIng JYT7. .1 haveny seen him so ljappy in ages and after
an unsettling couple ofyears suffering bereavements and varws illnesses, it was wonderful seeirg him beirg part of
something that he loved."
Parent, 8-11s group
"tt has made m• nK>re confrdent ￿th what l am capable ofand helwry me who l am."
Performer, 12-14s group
"Doing something that [my child] enioys ￿alty makes all the dfftTrn¢e to their mentalheafth, and sense of welkbeing and
engagement in lrfe...School engagement improved and an abilty to articulate what's s￿n9 on for them has been impnivinq
over the course of the projects." _ Parent, 12-14s group
"I felt really supported and safe here, and it's amazing to finalty find a queer-freindly and neurodNergent S81e space (theyre
hanl to come by even nowa-daysj."
Technical Theatre & Senior 14-17s pa￿.￿pant
Strat
ic Ob'ethive 2.. Increased ambitw)n and access to further o
rtunities
Partlcipatlon Indicators:
111 young people performed, worked backstage in productions or delivered their own workshops
85% of participants in sustsined projects have completed their project
74 young people look pan in approximatety 91 hours of one-to-one mentoring. including support to complete their Arts
Award Qualification.
17 young people received support to access nexl steps at Lyf and beyDnd
214 young people engaged in 54 Intera￿lonS with professional theatre companies including trips lo see theatre,
backstage tours. masterclasses and panel discussions with industry professionals
408 communty members & young people attended 4 perfomiances & events at the CrealNe Hub
6 young people completed the Bronze Arts Award qualrficalv)n and 6 ￿Ung people received AQA Unit Award
Accreditations
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Participant Self-Assessment Indicators:
Resiliencg: 82.kn ol all evaluation respondents indicated an increase in resilience, saying they had significantly improved at
'following through wth my plans. andlor that they had gained 'more pride in myselr.
Arnbition: 83% indicaled an increase in ambrb"on. 64% saKI they had $ignthcanty improved in 'knowing ￿8t I want and
working to
Leadership: 69% indicated an increase in leadership capa￿'ll11es. 63% said they had improved al 'helping others lo do
their best,, 46% of all respondents reported they had gained the 'abilty lo lead 01￿[5,.
Qualit*iv• Fefjdback:
'It has given me a lot more ins￿ht into possibk career opportun**es in theatre and morn internst in Iwhting des￿n... I h8va
•I￿adY swned up lorthe Senw A¢ting coutse so I can put mypass*)ns into prn¢tKe'_ Technical Theatre & Senior Acting
Participant
"l enjoyed making new fnends. having fun and improwng my Sk￿ts. I liked how even wlth hard times I think our show still looks
g￿￿t. The outcome ofsh8ring my thas, skills 8nd Tr￿ndS has ljeen really go>Y.-
Participant. Juniors 8-11s group
"L Yrprovides opportUnit￿S to discover talent and careerpotenfval in all areas of c1patn￿ perfonnance industries to young
peopl6 who mwht never othenyise discover ihey could succeed in them. It widens the p￿1 ol expertis8 in 8n industry of
signrfKant economic import8rKe to London 8 the UK.-_ Parent, Junior 12-14s group
.1 really enjoyed worting as a team and seeing mysemgrow as a facilitator...I feel more conf￿ent in my leadernhip skills and
gener81ty leel less anxious t81king to people and giving instructh)ns... ft has made me 8 more confidentperson 8nd led me to
b&lieve in mysem moTr and what I brir&r ￿ the t8bb."_ Trainee Faulitator
'Im taking contml ofmy ¢￿atrye futurnl. _ HATCH Yourthj c￿¥tiVe
Volunteerlng: This year, 17 volunteers and placement students gave up th&ir time to support on our projects.
40 youth theatre members volunteered as part of Members. Committee, peer mentors on projects, technical and backstage
Crew, or look part in work experie￿.
.1 enjoyed being able to help and assist the in Ihe groups. lltj helped me Unde￿tand the minds ofyoungerkids and how
they communic8te with e8¢h other. I would like to be a peer mentoragain 8nd take part in rn0￿ groups."
Peer Mentor, Juniors &11s
Next Stops: Our direct support to connect participants lo next steps and opportunilies around London has meant Ihal..
10 Graduate Creatives have received paid work wilh extemal arts Organisations.
Ami9a, a Senior participant performed as part ol the Windrush 75 Celebration at the Broadway Theatre
Pierce. a Tethnical Theatre participant, received paid work as a tethnician wilh a visiting company
Callum. a Technical Theatre participant. received an advance payment for the rnuS￿ he composed lor Space Girl as part
of the play's publication Nick Hem
ITal
rkin
"We'd love forone of[our} new titles to be your fantastr play, Sw Glrl. I Ihought the play was Rally tenfft- it's 8iOy to
something aimed atyoungerperfom?ers whih offers them such rich oP￿nitIeS to flex their skills, and celebrates th8
powerful resilience and inaginat￿n of childrenl We'd be verypr0￿1 to welcome the play- and you!_ to the Nick Hem Books
list.
Associate Edilor, Nick Hem Books
Publication of Space Girl.. We are thrilled that the p￿Y S￿3¢e Girf wrrtten by Helen Stanley with music by LYT participant
Callum Webb and Produced by oui Junior Actir¥J Company in 2023. will be part of Nick Hem Books, Multiplay Drama Initiative.
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Training & Exchangos: We have exchanggd partners to highlight ￿r work, while supporling a wider ad￿)kn.0n ol
quality youth-led Practice. Activity urKJer this objeciive incI￿Je$=
'Crgaling Work with Young Audian￿, trainir#J ddivered with BRIT School Applied Theatre dass, culminating in their
students performing a piece of children's theatre at Lyt for 84 primary sehod ehildren
'Impact of Youth-Led Practlce, Training delivered Naiional Lottery Community Fund and BBC Children in Need
'Perfornilng for Young Audlgncgs. Training delivered wth All In Actors foundation students
Llve h Down- a Forum Theatre play ￿rtoM)ed by our Gfaduale Acting Company for Le￿iSham.S Social Work
Conference and the launch ol Engage, a cross-boroU￿ vidence r&luction initiative
Thg Parchod Lands Teacher Pack- Working with Lewsham Counryl's Climate Team, ve published a teachers pack
and delivered a workshop ¥Mth their SILKJenl Climate Neh•K)rk as a legacy of our 2022 prLxJuclion of 'The Parched Lands..
REFERRAL PARTNERSHIPS: c￿tinUeS lo receive referrals through local partnerships. This year. our partners have
included..
l .. Forster Park, Gordonbrock, John Slainef. KeThler Primary. Ruslw Green. Sl Marys, Sl. Saviour's,
Laun¢elot, New Woodlands
l . Abbey Mannor. Bonus Past(K. Deptrord Green. New W(KK11a￿}s. Prenogrgasl Ladywell. Sedgehill,
Sydenham School
.. AFRIL, Baselin8. CAMHS, Earty Help Team, Family Thrive, Job Cenlre. Lewisham Social Care,
Redlhread. South London & Maudsley NHS. Young Carers Lewisham. Lewsham Virtuaj Schools
MY LONDON PARTNERSHIP: Lyf leads this project to seed social action across Lewisham and Greenwich alongsidè
partners Charlton Aihletic Community Trust, Metfo Charity. Tramshed and Trinity Laban. The Youth Steering Group. made up
ol participants from 7 partner organisalions, pr¢>Juces quarterly youlh events to share learning and build stronger youth
ne￿OrkS for swial acti¢)n in SoLth East Lon￿n.
SHARING OUR CREATIVE HUB: We havo also shaT¢d th¢ Creative Hub with tho lollowng ¢4)mmunity and arts partner$ in
need ol rehearsal and event space.. Angel Dust Iresidency and perfoimancel.. Climate Action Lewisham, CRIPTic Arts,
Lewsham Young Mayor's Team, Lewsham Central L4A LaTrJSec DeS￿n ChaM￿ons. MET Police. METRO Charity,
SMASHFest UK and Teatro Vivo.
'A huge thank you to you. the oti￿r staff members mosl import8nty the yvurypeople from the Members Commiltee on
your Youlh Leadership Board involved in n7aking the [New METfor Londonj communty event a success. tTJh8ir w81coming,
lriendly nature was fantastlc...and that led to a Mt4M%*lng whern conVets8t￿nS ￿re frne fi0￿ng- Just
perfertl"
- MET NeighbourhTr)d SuperinlerKlenl
Slral
'ective 4.. SuslainaNe Resources
Staff Training: During the year. staff undertook training in Mental Health First Aid,. Mental Health Awareness- First Aid at
Work,. Saleguarding.. Arts Awards- Adverse ChildhcM)d Ex￿rienCeS.. Pupil Relefral Units., Understanding and Managing
Behaviour., Social Media., Creative Wrtting". Panicipatory Architectural Improvements lo Community Spaces.. Bid Writing.,
hAentoring', Managing Ettoctivo Teams.. Trauma Info￿ed Practisg,. LGBTQ+ Awargn85s'. The Manosphero And The Rise Of
Online Misogyny.
Increased & sustain￿ Resourcing: The organisation remains in a Strong financial position moving into the 2023124 financial
year, with strong funding and commissioning partnerships. We are grateful for the suppon ol new and returning éonors lor the
ngxl ygar..
National Lottery Community Fu￿- for a &year grant l(hvards the Yi)uttFLe(J Creative Hub strategy
Arts Counal England - for their support towards the HATCH ueative incubator project
City Bridge Foundation- for their supwt towards our youlh v￿Ce activibes
Garfield Westoll Foundation- for their support Iowdrds ￿ YoutPFLed Creative Hub strategy
Skn'nners Company- for their support towards the Faalrtator Training pr(xJramme
People's Society Trust- for Ihwr support lovrards t￿ Backstage T￿atre prc¥Jramme
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We particularfy want to thank Landsec who have provided the retail unit on Lewisham High Street rent and rates free - an in-
kind donation is eslimaled at a cost of £187,C￿.
ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENTS
In the last year. we welcomed staff member Anna Smth as our Pr(xluction Manager. We also worked for a short period with
consultant Becky Smith, who helped us lo deVe￿p the systems and health & safety procedures lor the Creative Hub space.
In February 2023, Carys Williams left to become Participation Manager ￿fjth Big House Theatre. We're excited that the
va¢ant role of Qutreath Produ￿1 will be taken on by fomer student placement Maizy Wright in September 2023.
Our Council of Management (Board of Trustees) welcomed new member and graduate Tyreke Leslie before he joined the
RSC for their summer produclion of'As You kn.ke It..
We thank Salty Iqbal who stepped down from the Board due lo extemal ctimmitments.
RE PERI
A New Creatlve Hub: In Autumn 2023, we will move into a new building al 436 Lewisham High Street. Drawng our
experience in our current unil, ￿11 work with our Members, Committee ano local partners including Youth Build and Public
Works afchitecls lo relurn this disused space to vibrant community use.
Now Leadershlp: In December 2023, long-time Artistic Director Helen Stanley will leave lo pursue a freelance career.
We will welcome a new Creative Dire￿01, Filri Ozcan, who ￿11 Wofk with our CEO Victoria Shaskan to drive lorward the vision
lor a Creative Hub cenlring youth voices ai all levels.
New Soclal Actlon: Our Members. Committee vill lead a new soaal acknon campaBJn- the Case for S.P.A.C.E. {Swlching
Perceptions and Creating Environments). They will bring together a Task Force ol local young people and adult change
makers lo campaign lor more yovlh-led spaces in Lewisham and lo swilch perceptions of yovng people in public spaces
through a petition and a public performance.
New Programmes: We will expand and embed new training programmes, particularfy giving young people moTe dedicated
leadership training and experience as young directors. peer mentors, technicians. producers and writers. Bringing different age
groups together. we will start to devek)p a new series ol Pla￿ following the same set of characters at different ages as they
respond lo urgent issues lacing young people today.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
LYT has had anolher posltive year. managing to end ihe year with a surplus of £13.348. We have continued to enjoy support
from a wide range ol public and private sponsors. This year we raised £403,111 through grants, donations and charitable
activities. This fundraising success allowed us to spend £347.652 (cash expenditure) on our own tharitable activities and
distribute £42,1110l partnership funding Irom the Mayor ol London lo our lour My London partners.
On lop ol the cash income and expenditure, we have secured in-kind support towards OUT premises eslimaled al £187,000,
bringing our lolal income lo £590,111.
The charity remains in a good financial position, £176,7610l lunds Ca￿le￿ lorward to the next linancial year.
ERVE
Unrestricted Designated funds carried forward (shown in notes 9 and 101 are monies albcaled to projects going torward. The
Trustees deem these fund afe available for use in the followrKJ year's operational budget as a contingency towards the project
and running costs ol Ihe next year. This policy allows the charty lo plan and deliver a cohesive annual programme to meet the
needs of our service users should fundraising not meet expected targets.
As of 31 August 2023, the Trustees designate £56,761 of carr￿1 lopward fuTrJs to projects in the 2023124 financial year.
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The charity endeavours to mainlain a level of nC￿￿eratIonal reserves that will enable it, if the situation arises that
funding is curtailed, lo carry on ils activities whilst attem*ive sources of furmling are obiained. Total carried forward
funds currently total 6 months running costs, with non-operational Reserves (defined as carried forward funds not
designaledl al the level of £120.0(XJ cuNenlty tolalling approximately 4 months of the overall 2022123 cash expenditure.
The directors consider this to be an appropriate level of reserves as at 31 August 2023 as a contingency against
statutory obligations.
The movement in reserves is Shown in note 8 to the a¢counts.
INDEMNITY
The company holds Tnjstees and Directors Indemnty insurance, whth indemnif￿S directors against any liability
incurred in that capacity, up to £100.CW.
DI
Incorne sources, names of funders and designation of funds ar8 shown in Notes 2 aTrJ 3 to the accounts.
All income and resources are used for the dired delivery of the organisalion's charitable activities or for the support
costs associated with this delivery. in order 10 further the key objectives ol Ihe charity.
NTANT
Frank Lachman has agreed lo offer himsem for rfreleclion as Independent Examiner lo the company at the lorthcoming
AGM.
INVE
TMENT
The charity has no investments.
RELATED PARTIES
The charity has relationships with other charit￿S on a project-by-project basis. None ol the trustees receive
remuneration or benelitted finan¢ialty from their work as Iwstee￿dIreClOrs ol the charity. Any ¢onnection between
Iruslee or senior manager of the chafity and a contractor musl be disclosed to the lull Council of Management.
RISK MANAGEMENT
The dire¢tors/trustees consider the company to remain a going ¢on¢em for the period of 12 months from the date the
accounts are signed, as such the accounts have been prepared on that basis. The company undertakes periodic
reviews lor different areas ol risk including insurance cover. health and safety in the workplace and dufing work ￿th
participants, safeguarding children, financial affairs. personnel practices and ICT technology.
The Trustees confirm that in compiling this report they have had due regard to the guidance on public benefit issued by
the Charity Commission in compliance %wth the duty set out in section 4 01 the Charities A￿. This report has been
prepared in accordance with the provisions in Section 419131 ol the Companies Act 20(￿ applicable to charitable
companies subject to the small CoMpan￿S Tegime.
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LEWISHAM YOUTH THEATRE LIMITED
DIRECTORwfRUSTEES
The directorshrustees set (Kjt below have held olfice during the whole year of this rerM)rt unless ￿herWISe stated.
Genine Whitehorne
Chair
Thomas Tooms&Smith Treasurer
Edison Huyn
Appointed 25th September 2023
Edward King
Freneka Mumford
Jamiel Thomas
Mairi Hayes
Tyreke Leslie
Salmah Iqbal
Stella Jeffrey
Natalie Beeraje
Danielle Moseley
Apwrted 15th December 2022
Resigned 31st July 2023
Resigned 15th December 2022
Rgsigned 1st September 2022
Resigned 1st Sgptembgr 2022
This feport was approved by the ￿rd on
and signed ￿ its behalf by
Treasurer ond Tru$t•o
Thomas Toomsfrsmllh
L•wlsh4m Youth Th•atr• Ltd
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LEWISHAM YOUTH THEATRE LTD
Indopgndgnt Examinerfs Report on the Accounls
I report to the charity trustees on my examinatK)n of the accounts of the company for the year ended
31 st August 2023 which are set out on pages 12 10 20.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the chantys Iruslees of the ￿MpanY land also ils direclors for the purpose$ of company law) you are
responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements ol the Companies Act 2006
I'lhe 2006 Acl'l-
Having satisfied myself that the accounts ol Ihe company are not fequired lo be audited under Part 16 of the
2006 Acl and are eligible for iThJependenl examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's
accounts a5 carried out under section 145 of the Charibes Act 2011 Ilhe '2011 Acl'l. In carrying out my
examination I have followed the Directions gNen by the Charity Commission under section 145{S}Ibl of the 2011
Act.
Independent examiner's report
Since the companls gross income ex￿eded £250,000 yow examiner must be a member of a body listed in
section 145 01 the 2011 Act. I confirm that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a m8mb8r
ol the Institute ol Chartered Accountants in Engkind & Wales, whth is one ol Ihe lisled bodies.
I have completed my exarninalion. I conlimi thai rn matt8TS have come to my attention in connection wilh Ihe
examination giving me cause to believe..
111 accounting records were not kept in respect of the company as required by SeCt￿n 386 01 the 2006 Act.. or
121 the accounts do not accord with those accounting records; or
131 the accounts do not compty wilh the accounting requirements of section 396 01 the 2006 Act other Ihan any
requirement that the accounts gwe a 'lrue and fair, v*w ￿lch is not a maller considered as part of an
independent examination- or
141 the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement ol
Re¢ommended practice for accounting and reporting by charrties applicable to charities preparing their a￿ount$
in accordance wlh the Financial Rewrting Siandafd applKable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021.
I have no concems and have come across no other matters in conneclion wlh the examination lo which attention
should be drawn in this reFKJrt in order lo enable a proper undefstanding of the acc£sunls lo be reached.
Frank S Lachman
Chartered Accountant
Independent Examiner
16b North End Road
London NW11 7PH
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LEWISHAM YOUTh THEATRE LTD
Statement of Flnanclal Actlvhlo$
Ilncorporatlng an Income and Expondlturg A¢￿￿nt
For th8 year 8nd8d 31st August 2023
R8stricted
Funds
Unrestricted
Funds
Total Rostrlcted
Funds
Funds
Unrestrict8d
Funds
Total
Funds
Notes Rev8nu• Designated Reser¥os
2023
Revenue Designated ReseTrvs
2022
Income
Donations and legacies
Bank interest
338.012
229.823
1.118
567,835 257.226
1,118
184.284
441,510
89
89
Charltabl• actlvltSos
21.158
21,158
400
Total Incom•
338.012
252.099
S￿1,111 257.226
184.684
89 441.999
Ex￿ndItur•
Charltabl• ACtI￿ty Costs
238.375
576,763 259,850
126.776
386.626
Total expondlture
338.388
238.375
576,763 259.850
126.776
386,626
Net Incomelexpendlturo
{3761
13,724
13,348
12,6241
57.908
89
55.373
R•con¢lllatlon ol lunds
Total funds brought forward
63.413
1(￿.(jj) 163,413
37.175
70.865 108.040
Transfers between funds
376
120,376)
20,W)
2.624
131.6701 29,046
Total funds carrled forward
56.761
120.000
176,761
63.413 100.000 163 413
Thè statement ol Financial Activities reflects the resulls of continuing activiti8s for the year.
There were no recognised gans or losses other than the net outty)iNJ res0￿CeS year.
The net outgoing resources lor the year have been cal(JJlated on historic￿ o)Si basis.
The notes on pages 14 to 20 lom part of Ihese aCc￿nis.
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LEWISHAM YOUTH THEATRE LTD
Balance Sheet at 31st August 2023
Notes
2023
2022
Curr•nt a$ws
Debtors
Cash al bank and in hand
339
267.967
43.11x1
231,905
Total current assets
268,306
275,OOS
Creditors duo wlthln one year
91,545
111,592
Net currgnt assols
176,761
163,413
Net assets
176.761
163,413
The funds of the charlty
Restricted Funds
Unrestricted Funds
Designated
- Reserves
56.761
120,000
63,413
100,000
Total charlty funds
176.761
163413
For the year ended 31 August 2023 the company was entitled to exemption under section 477{21 of the
Companies Act 20c￿.
No members have required the company lo obtain an audit of its accounts for the period in question in
accordance wilh section 476 01 the Companies Act 20C6.
The dIre￿or$ a¢knowledge their re¥>onsibilty for..
i. ensuring the company keeps accounting records whith compty with section 386; and
ii. preparing accounts which give a true and tair view of the slate of affai￿ ol the company as al the end ot
the financial year and ol its profit and loss lor the linancial year in accordance with the Section 393, and which
otherwise comply with the requirements ol the Companies Act relating lo accounts, so far as applicable lo the
company.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance wth the special provisions applicable to
companies subject lo small companie3, regime under Companies Act 2cI)6.
Approved by the directors on 11th December 2023 . and signed on ￿1r behaw by
Genine Whitehome
Chair
Thomas Tcomse-smiih - Treasurer
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LEWISHAM YOUTH THEATRE LTD
Notes to the Financlal Statements
For the Year Ended 31st August 2023
1 Accountlng Pollces
la) The financial statements have been prepared in aC￿rdance vith Accounting and Reporting by Charities..
Statement ol Recommended Prathice applicable to charrlies preparing their accounts in accordance with the
Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic ol Ireland IFRS 1021 leffective 1 January
20221- (Charities SORP IFRS 10211, the Finanoal Reporting Stsndard applicable in the UK and Republic ol
Ireland IFRS 1021 and the Companies Act 2006.
As a small company, Lewisham Youth Thealre has not presented a cashllow in these accounts on the basis
ol the small Company exemption undei FSR102. section 7.
Lewisham Youth Theatre meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102.
Assets and liabilities are inrtially recognised al histotical cosl or tranSact￿n value unless otherwise ststed in
the relevant accounting policy nolels).
{b) Incomo
Income is recognised %then the charity has entitlement lo the lunds, any performance Condit￿nS attached lo the
items of income have been met, it 1$ probable that the income will be re￿iVed and the amouni Can be
measured reliably. Income from granls, wthelher capttal or revenue grants. is recognised when the charity has
enlitlemenl lo the lunds, any performance conditions attached to the grants has been met, il is probable that the
income will be received and the amount can be ffloasured reliably and is not deferred.
1¢) Expondltur•
All expenditure is accounted IOT on an accruals basis. Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or
constructive obligation lo make a payment lo a third pany. It is probable that settlement wll be iequired and the
amount ol the obligation can be measured reliably.
Costs are allocated lo a category erther because such o)sls are directly incurred in relation lo such category, or
because they are support costs in respect of which an apportionment has been made between the Categories.
Support costs consist of inlraslruclure costs for salaries, premises, office administration. Such costs are
apportioned on a reasonable and consistent basis lo the various categories with a view to determining, as
accuratety as possible. the total resources expende(I lor each category. The basis ol apportionment used is
ef(her a function ol staff lime applied to a given aclivity, or an estimate of the pr¢Jportion ol costs associated with
the same. or a combination ol boih.
Direct and Support costs are separalety shown by natural classrfication in Note S lo these accounts lor each
category ol cost.
Id) Taxatlon
The company as a registered charity I number 297075) is exempt from taxation on most investment
income insolar as il is applied lor chantable purFM)ses. The company is also exempt from laxalion on
capital gains.
Ie) Debtors
Trade and other debtors are Teeognised at the settlement amount due after any trade di$¢ount offered.
Prepayrnents are valued al the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
Ifj Crgditors and provisions
Credrtors and provisions are recognised where the chartty has a present obligation resufting from a past event
that will probabty result in the transler ol funds to a third paty and the amount due to settle the obligation
can be measured or estimated reliably. CTeditoTs and prowsions are nomially recogni8ed at their settlemenl
amount after allowng for any trade discounts due.
{g) Tangible Fixed Assets
Tangible fixed assets are written down over the useful lile on a ffixed line basis. Computers are deemed to
have a four year life
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LEWISHAM YOUTH THEATRE LTD
Notes to the Flnanclal Statements
For the Year Ended 31 st August 2023
2 Grants and donations
Restricted Unrestricted
Funds
Funds
Restricted Unrestricted
Funds
Funds
2023
2022
Support In Klnd
Landsec
Mishcon De Reyas
187,(MX) 187.000
82,348
2,664
82,348
2,664
Grants for General Running Costs
LB ol Lewisham . Main Grant
30,000 30.000
32,5C
32,500
Grant$ and Donations
National Lottery Community Fund
Children In Need
Haberdashers Benevolent Fund
- Greater London Authority
Young Londoners Fund
My London
Foundation For SOCGLA
Culture At Risk
Creating Connections- Young Mayor
People's Society Trust
Lee Charity ol William Hattcliffe
Sir William Boreman Foundation
Henry Smith
Burberry Foundation
Garfield We51on
- LB of Lewish8m
We Are Lewisham
Additional Restrictions Grant
Creative Change
NCIL Borough Wide
NCIL Lewisham Central
Hillcote Trust
Chesire Community
Arts Council England
Donations
Individual and Corporate Dono
80.820
20,51
7S
80,895
20,500
72,274
72.274
4,500
52,100
2,310
7,6fy)
4,500
52,100
2,310
7,600
70.C((J
70,C#)O
1.970
25.C((I
1,970
25,C#)O
5,000
4,500
28.500
28,51XI
28,lY)O
28,000
15,1)00
1 S.OCN)
15,0
15,000
2,500
2,500
6,1)00
4,600
3,750
8,440
6.OCN)
4,6QN)
3,750
1S.O(M)
28,(MXI
15.000
28,000
5,000
26,874
29,986
29.986
26,874
2.186
7,748
9,934
S,772
6,112
Deferfed Grants brought lorward
Deferred Grants ¢arried forward
70,950
158.(K#J)
2,917
73,867
101,888
12.9171 (60,91n 170,9501
42,917
144,805
12,9171 (n,8671
338,012
229,823 567,835 257,226
184,284
441,510
2023
2022
Support in Kind compri9o$
Rent and rates
Legal support
187,C(X)
82,348
2,664
187.000
85,012
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LEWISHAM YOUTH THEATRE LTD
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 st August 2023
Restricted Unrestricted
Restricted Unrestricted
Deferred Grants brought forward
LB of Lewisham
Growth Builders
Additional restriction$
Main Grant
NCIL Borough Wide
Greater London Authority
Culture Al Risk
My London
Hoare Trustees
Burberry Foundation
Foundation For SOCGLA
Little Lives UK
8aring Foundation
People's Community Trust
My London
Lee Charity ol William Hattcliffe
Haberdashers Benevolent Fund
National Lottery Community Fund
Hillcole Trust
2023
2022
25.0(XJ 25.000
13,714
2.917
13.714
2,917
2.917
7,500
2,917
2.100
36.300
2.100
36,31)0
7,183
1 5,000
8.400
1,500
25,610
20.000
10,481
7,183
15.000
8,400
1.500
25,610
20,000
10.481
5,000
3,000
17,050
17.050
15,000
42,917 144,805
70,950
2,917
73,867
101,888
Rostrl¢t•d Unrostrl¢tod
R•strl¢tod Unr•$trl¢t8d
2023
2022
Deforred Grants carrled forward
LB ol Lewisham
Main Grant
NCIL Borough Wide
Greater Londorb Authority
Culture Al Risk
My London
Lee Charity ol William Hattcliffe
Haberdashers Benevolent Fund
Arts Council England
BBC Children In Need
National Lottery Community Fund
People's Society Trust
Hillcole Trust
2,917
2.917
2,917
2,917
7.500
2,100
36,300
5,(KJO
3.fyjo
2.100
36,300
5.000
3,000
10.OCW)
10,ON)
20.1)Xl
17,050
17,050
25,(M)O
58,000
2,917
60.917
70,950
2,917
73.867
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LEWISHAM YOUTH THEATRE LTD
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 st August 2023
3 Charltable Actlvlty Costs
Charitable Activity
Costs
Support Costs
Governance
Total
Restr5cted Unrestricted Restricted Unrestricted
Costs
2023
Dlrgct costs
Staff costs
Project Costs
Freelance Fees
Produclion Costs
My London Partnership
Theaire tickets
DBS Checks
Workshop Materials and Costs
Travel and subsistence
Theatre and space hire
Volunteer Expenses
Graduate Creatives Apprenticeships
Accreditation costs
Equiprnenl and software
3.605
7.410 199.750
37,976
1.926 250,667
2.1C
28,262
4,819
42,111
270
30,362
4.819
42.111
270
508
411
1,201
411
1.201
17,589
250
1.713
281
17.870
250
2,071
358
Support In Klnd
187,IXM)
187.000
Support costs
Accountant's lee
AGM, Council ol Management and Annual
Telephone. inlernel and postage
Documentation
Organisalional Promotion and travel
OperationaVSeNice costs
Insurance
subscript￿ns
Relreshrnerbts
Printing and Stationery
Bank lees
Light. F)ower, heating and cleaning
Rent
1,900
26
831
1,101
1.418
828
1.316
958
2.243
61
26
580
150
65
1,681
1,568
893
1,316
1.259
2,319
64
1.225
52
25,603
301
76
245
52
25.603
Total 2023
5.705
194,488 332,683
40,061
3.826 576,763
Funding from the Greater London AuthoTity for the My London programme was dispersed lo Proje￿ delivery partners..
Charllon Alhlelic Communty Trust, METRO Cha¥ty, Tramshed and Trinty Laban.
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LEWISHAM YOUTH THEATRE LTD
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 st August 2023
3 Charltable Actlvity Costs
Charitablg Activity Governancg
Support Costs
Costs
Costs
Restricted Unrestricted Restricted Unrestricted
Total
2022
2022 Comparatives
Diro¢t ¢o$t$
Staff costs
Project Costs
Freelance Fees
Production Costs
Partnership payThenls
Theatre lickels
DBS Checks
Workshop Materials and Costs
Travel and subsistence
Theatre and space hire
Volunteer Expenses
Graduate Creatives Apprenliceships
Accreditation costs
Equipment and software
11.925 187.691
20,570
2.345 223,431
29,429
2.391
623
437
452
29,429
2,391
623
10
452
1.353
611
107
7,850
150
939
1,353
611
107
7,850
150
1,275
336
Support In Klnd
8S,012
85,012
Support costs
Accountant's lee
1,900
AGM. Council of Management and
Annual report costs
Telephone, inlernel and postage
Documentation
Organisalional Promotion and ITav81
Insurance
Subscriptions
Refreshments
Printing and Stationery
Bank lees
Light. power, healing and cleaning
Rent
351
1,683
555
417
248
1,154
2,100
768
5,706
1,806
2,040
38
1,495
85
15,131
425
4.039
1,234
237
1.522
20
1.495
47
13.299
433
1,569
518
18
1.375
457
425
Total 2022
96 975 253 536
4 493 386 626
Restrlcted Unrestrlcted
Funds
Fund$
Restrlcted Unrestrlcted
Funds
Funds
2023
2022
Workshops and commissions
21,158
21.158
400
21,158
21,158
400
400
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LEWISHAM Yoimi THEATRE LTD
Notes to the Financial Ststements
For the Year Ended 31st August 2023
5 Employees
2023
2022
2023
2022
No.
No.
Wages and Srxial security
costs
Staff Pension costs
Employers Nl
Freelance lees
231.387
4.831
14.449
30.362
281.029
207,215 Administratic
4.162 Tuiors
12.054
29.429
252.860
10
No employee eamed more than £60,CQO during the year.12022 none)
6 Tanglbl• FSx8d Ass•ts
Comput•r$
Total
Cost al 1st Seplembw 2022 and 31st August 2023
1.059
1,059
Depr￿lat￿n at 1st Septgmbef 2022 and 31st August 2023
1,059
1,059
Wrht•n down valu• at 31st Augu#t 2022 and 31it August 2023
7 Debtor•
2023
2022
Inc¢yne receivable
Tradè debtors
339
339
43,100
8 Crodltors du• wlthln on• yaar
2023
2022
Trade creditor5
Delerfed Grants
Partnership Funding
Accruals
13.165
60,917
10,501
6,962
31,343
73,867
6,382
91,545
111,592
9 RKon¢lllatlon of Movomgnt In Funds
Balance at
1st
September
2022
Balance at 31st
August 2023
Incom• EX￿ndit￿r￿
Transfers
Reslricled Funds
338.012
1338.388)
376
Unrestflcted FurKIs
- Designated
- Resefves
63.413
1fX),(KK)
252.099
1238.375)
{20.376}
20.0(K)
$6,761
120,000
163,413
s￿.111
1576.763}
176,761
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LEWISHAM YOUTH THEATRE LTD
Notes to the Financial Statemgnts
For the Year Ended 31st August 2023
The above funds compri￿.
Reserves: these are monies representing awroximately 4 months of overall budget costs in the 22-23 year,
which can be used by the Trustees al their discretion for any purpose and which have not been designated by
them previousty.
Designated Fund: are monies the Trustees have alkncated to projects moving forward, which will be released lor
use in the 2023124 operational budgets
Transfer of any remainin9 funds belween restncled and unrestricted general has been made lollowing successful
completion of projects to the satisla¢tion of tunders in order to ensure the long-tefm sustainability ol the chanty.
10 Analysls of Net Assets b&tween Funds
Mot Curront
As$
Flxed Assets Total 2023 Total 2022
Restricted Funds
Unrestricted Funds..
Designated
Reserves
56.761
120.C(KJ
56,761
120,000
63.413
100,000
176.761
176,761
163,413
11 TRUSTEES
No Iruslee received remuneration for services provided lo, or reimbursement of expenses incurred on behall
ol, the company while a trusteeldirector during the year.
No Iruslee reS￿ned in the year and look paid employment with the company
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