ROYAL TELEVISION socIE'I'Y ANNUAL REPPR -'2023 r. 2 R O Y A L T E L E V I S I O N S O C I E T Y A N N U A L R E P O R T 2 0 2 3 ## **Board of Trustees report to members** ||**Forewords from RTS Chair and CEO**|**Forewords from RTS Chair and CEO**|4| |---|---|---|---| |**I**|**Achievements and performance**||8| ||1|Education and skills|9| ||2|Engaging with the public|21| ||3|Promoting thought leadership|31| ||4|Recognising excellence|37| ||5|The nations and regions|42| ||6|Membership and volunteers|46| ||7|Financial support|50| ||8|Our people|54| ||9|Summary of national events|58| ||10|Centres reports|60| |**II**|**Governance and finance**||73| ||1|Structure, governance and management|74| ||2|Objectives and activities|76| ||3|Financial review|76| ||4|Plans for future periods|77| ||5|Administrative details|78| ||**Independent auditor’s report**||79| ||**Financial statements**||80| ||Notes to the financial statements||87| Introduction and objectives Education and skills Public engagement Thought leadership Recognising excellence Nations and regions Membership and volunteers Financial support Our people National events Centre reports Governance and finance 3 Introduction and objectives ## **Principal Patrons** BBC Channel 4 ITV Sky Education and skills Public engagement ## **International Patrons** Netflix Thought Paramount leadership Spencer Stuart The Walt Disney Company Recognising Warner Bros. Discovery excellence YouTube Nations and regions ITN Membership OC&C and volunteers Prime Video Roku Financial S4C support Sargent-Disc STV Group Our UKTV Virgin Media O22 people YouView National events Raidió Teilifís Éireann Centre Sky Ireland reports TG4 Virgin Media Ireland Governance and finance A+E Networks International Apple TV+ HP With Intel Kinetic Content Liberty Global NBCUniversal International ## **Major Patrons** **----- Start of picture text -----**
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## **RTS Patrons** Elevate Talent FLB Accountants Lumina Search PubMatic 4 — l Introduction and objectives ## **Foreword from the Chair** The UK television industry had much to celebrate in 2023. The year was packed with a series of landmark events, from the coronation of HM King Charles III and the Women’s Football World Cup through to the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool. The conclusion of Sally Wainwright’s _Happy Valley_ was watched by a huge audience and the big entertainment shows such as _Strictly, I’m a Celebrity_ and _Bake Off_ were incredibly popular. Television also played a central role for all of us in covering many very difficult and frequently harrowing news stories from around the world, most prominently from the ongoing wars in Ukraine and Gaza. In every case, be it in must-see live events, brilliant television series or trusted news and current affairs, we have seen countless examples of creative brilliance, amazing storytelling and courageous journalism. We celebrate and recognise the excellence of all these programmes, and many others across every genre, at RTS regional and national programme and journalism awards ceremonies around the country. While 2023 was a year when the television sector achieved an enormous amount, for many it was also very tough economically. A global downturn in advertising revenues and ongoing disruption in the structure of the sector put immense pressure on businesses and the people they employ. The unique structure of the RTS, with its 14 vibrant regional centres, its wonderful staff, volunteers and members, ensures that the Society remains relevant for the whole of the UK and Ireland. But not only do we support those already working in the industry, we also provide an important first step into television for future talent through our bursary scheme, helping young people from lower-income backgrounds to get a foot on the career ladder. Diversity and sustainability continue to be a major focus for the RTS and our members. The Trustees monitor the Society’s performance across all its activities and, while there is more to be done, there has been a great deal of work to ensure there is true diversity in, for example, the make-up of awards juries and the membership of discussion panels. There has also been substantial progress in the reduction of our carbon emissions since we started measuring them in 2019. The Trustees met regularly throughout the year, working closely with Chief Executive Theresa Wise, helping her to devise new initiatives and future strategy as well as to chart the Society’s progress in achieving its key objectives. I would like to congratulate Theresa who was awarded an MBE for services to broadcasting in the 2024 New Year Honours list. I would like to thank my fellow Trustees, in particular Rob Woodward, who stood down at the end of 2023 after nine years – and a huge thank you to our patrons, whose contributions are Education and skills Public engagement Thought leadership Recognising excellence Nations and regions Membership and volunteers Financial support Our people National events Centre reports Governance and finance 5 Introduction and objectives incredibly helpful and make a considerable contribution to our funding. In 2023, we welcomed two new patrons, FLB Accountants and HP With Intel. Despite the ongoing challenges and uncertainty within the industry, audiences’ appetite for great shows is undiminished and there are tangible signs of progress and a renewed optimism. Already this year, brilliant audiences for _Mr Bates vs the Post Office_ and record-breaking ratings for _The Traitors_ show that viewers will still gather together around the television to watch excellent PSB drama and entertainment as it is broadcast live, while the streamers offer a multitude of compelling content spanning all genres. Viewers expect and demand world-class, high-quality programmes – they seek out exceptional storytelling in all its forms, and there’s no doubt that our industry is well placed to continue to deliver this in 2024 and beyond. Jane Turton OBE, Chair of the Board of Trustees ## **Foreword from the Chief Executive** Marked by inflation and economic volatility, 2023 has been a difficult year. It has presented profound business challenges for broadcasters and has had knock-on effects for their employees – and especially the freelance community, who have faced particular hardship. In parallel, the importance of our TV news journalists has never been more apparent, given their brave and insightful coverage of the horrific events in Ukraine and in the Middle East. Throughout everything, UK broadcasting plc has thrilled, informed, entertained and provided insights that have helped connect us to the wider world. The RTS is proud to support this amazing creative industry. Educational activities remain our top priority. Indeed, preparations are well under way to launch an RTS mini-MBA in Television and Streaming Media. It will fulfil an industry need and should generate a surplus for the Society. In February, the RTS Futures Careers Education and skills Fair made a triumphant post-Covid comeback with a huge event attended by around 1,300 at the Business Design Public Centre in London. A further set of engagement master classes took place in November, when more than 300 attendees heard Thought from some of the industry’s top talents, leadership who shared first-hand advice on how to build a career in television. Recognising excellence The Society continues to develop its bursary programme. We awarded a further 44 bursaries in 2023, having received a record number of applications. More than 80% of our graduating cohort now work in the industry. By the end of the year, we had invested more than £1m and supported nearly 350 young people since the start of the scheme. None of this would have happened without the support of our industry partners and especially All3Media, the Steve Hewlett Fund, Hartswood Films, STV, ITV Daytime and Apple TV+ Nations and regions Membership and volunteers Financial support Our people Channel 4 CEO Alex Mahon brilliantly National events Centre reports Governance and finance 6 Introduction and objectives chaired a successful and enjoyable RTS Cambridge Convention, “Too much to watch”, which was held across two days in September. The convention welcomed more than 370 delegates, guests and speakers and was attended by 30 of the RTS Scholars. A constellation of stars took part, including James Corden, who spent some private time with the students, and Emma Thompson. There were many thought-provoking sessions, including those with Liberty Global CEO Mike Fries, Secretary of State Lucy Frazer and CEOs Tim Davie, Carolyn McCall and Dana Strong. Other discussions covered: the future of the media landscape, impartial TV news, crisis management and disability access. Many thanks to our principal sponsor Channel 4 and to our other sponsors: All3Media, Accenture, Everyone TV, Pinewood Studios, Roku and Virgin Media O2. The Steve Hewlett Memorial Lecture in September was supported by the RTS and The Media Society: with John Ryder, Lyse Doucet and Steve Rosenberg collaborating to present it. Highlights from the RTS National Events included sessions on hosting Eurovision in Liverpool, artificial intelligence in journalism and an evening with Claire Popplewell and her BBC studios team, which examined the BBC’s outstanding coverage of high-profile events including the state funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth II and the coronation of HM King Charles III. Notable events from RTS Futures included: “The ultimate guide to getting a job in TV” and “Anatomy of a hit: _Tinder Swindler_ ”. The RTS Centres also had a successful year, holding 11 Programme Awards and nine Student Television Awards ceremonies, as well as many lectures, panel discussions and screenings. Most importantly, there was an increase in the number of “in-person” events, with attendance rising sharply. RTS Cymru Wales celebrated the return of Russell T Davies to _Doctor Who_ RTS London launched its new monthly television podcast and Charlotte Moore delivered the Dan Gilbert Memorial Lecture in Northern Ireland. Other highlights included RTS Southern’s “An evening with Ken Loach” and a joint RTS East/London event with Stacey Dooley, “Televising violence against women and girls”. The RTS Digital Team has increased our video output with the introduction of TikTok videos and Instagram Reels. This has resulted in 3,800 new TikTok followers and a 78% increase since 2022 in Instagram followers. Sarah Lancashire’s speech at the RTS Programme Awards was watched 2.5 million times on Instagram. The RTS has performed well against budget and it was a successful year for the IBC Convention in Amsterdam. Recruiting new members, however, continues to be challenging, with cost of living pressures remaining an issue for some. Total membership passed 4,000 by the end of the year. It has been a busy year and, thanks to the unstinting work of our staff, volunteers and patrons, the Society has successfully focused on education and provided thought leadership within an ever-changing industry. Theresa Wise MBE, Chief Executive Education and skills Public engagement Thought leadership Recognising excellence Nations and regions Membership and volunteers Financial support Our people National events Centre reports Governance and finance 7 Introduction and objectives ## **Strategic objectives** The RTS is an educational charity. Our objects are the advancement of public education in the practice, technology, art and science of television and allied fields and the advancement of the arts and culture, in particular by al ah promoting and encouraging the achievement ' of high standards of creativity in television and allied fields. Under charity law, an educational charity should demonstrably promote, sustain and increase individual and collective knowledge and understanding of specific areas of study, skills and expertise. The RTS’s programme and skills awards, regional events, lectures, national events, masterclasses, educational cash bursaries and publications are designed to achieve these aims. Charity Commission guidance includes “training (including vocational training) and life-long learning” and “the development of individual capabilities, competences, skills and understanding” within this remit. -eLsion guidance covering “research foundations The Society conforms to Charity Commis= = and think tanks… learned societies [and] organisations that educate the public in a particular subject [employing] information media such as the internet, radio, television… seminars, conferences and lectures”. The Society is a registered charity 313728 _Earth_ (BBC) and was founded in 1927. To promote and enhance the benefits of learning and skills development associated with television, 1 educating people across all ages, cultures and capabilities, with an emphasis on young people looking to build a career in television Education and skills Public engagement Thought leadership Recognising excellence Nations and regions To engage the broader public in promoting a wider 2 understanding of the relevance and enjoyment of television, recognising the importance of the medium to society worldwide To promote thought leadership by providing a 3 forum for discussion and research into the practice, technology, art and science of television Membership and volunteers Financial support To promote and encourage the achievement of high standards of creativity and technology in television 4 and its allied fields Our To support the Society in the nations and regions in people 5 engaging with the industry, its members and the public National To promote and develop the Society’s membership and events volunteer base in pursuing industry aspirations and in 6 contributing to industry learning Centre reports To ensure a sound and sustainable basis for continued Governance 7 operation and delivery of the Society’s objectives and finance To ensure a sound and sustainable basis for continued 7 operation and delivery of the Society’s objectives 8 ## **Part One** ## Achievements and performance The Board of Trustees (who are also the directors of the Royal Television Society for the purposes of company law) present their annual directors’ report and consolidated accounts for the year ended 31 December 2023, which are also prepared to meet the requirements for a directors’ report and accounts for Companies House purposes. The Trustees’ report highlights the ways in which the Society’s activities have provided genuine benefit to the public at large. the years. It saw the delivery of improvements in line with a strong modernisation growth strategy, originally set in 2012 and refreshed in 2019. The pandemic prevented IBC going ahead in 2020 and 2021, and so, in 2022, the Trustees started to develop a strategy to increase income. The new RTS Academy Mini MBA in Tele vision and Streaming Media is in development as part of the new RTS strategic plan (see page 13). It is projected to generate a surplus in due course, contributing to the Society’s future financial sustainability. The Society is fortunate to have an income stream generated by IBC which has enabled its activities to grow over Introduction and objectives Education and skills Public engagement Thought leadership Recognising excellence Nations and regions Membership and volunteers Financial support Our people National events Centre reports Governance and finance 9 Introduction and objectives Education and skills To promote and enhance the benefits of learning and skills development associated with television, educating people across all ages, cultures and capabilities, with an emphasis on young people looking to build a career in television Public engagement Thought leadership Recognising excellence Nations and regions Education RTS Masterclass speaker: Sky News Correspondent and skills Inzamam Rashid ## **1 IMPROVING SOCIAL MOBILITY IN TV: RTS UNDERGRADUATE BURSARIES** This year saw the RTS bursary schemes receive the highest number of applications to date, – 204 – a 15% increase on 2022’s record total of 178. This is positive in many ways – it represents an incredibly talen ted pool of applicants and signifies the schemes’ continued relevance. However, it also illustrates a growing demand for support from new and emerging talent, particularly from low-income and under-represented backgrounds. The current landscape is challenging for many experienced practitioners, let alone entrylevel talent trying to establish sustainable careers with no financial safety net or existing industry connections. The goal of the RTS bursary schemes is to help level the playing field in TV through championing and channelling new voices. We have invested more than £1m in the schemes to date and the bursary amount paid annually to our scholars is planned to increase by 50% for the 2024/25 academic year from £1,000 to £1,500 per annum to assist with the rising cost of living. Membership and volunteers Financial support Our people National events Centre reports Governance and finance **10** Introduction and objectives RTS Bursary Scholars attended the RTS Patron Dinner in November Education and skills Public engagement As ever, the RTS is immensely grateful for funding provided by All3Media, the Steve Hewlett Fund, Hartswood Films, STV, ITV Daytime and Apple TV+, a new sponsor for 2023. The RTS has been able to increase the number of bursary scholars we support by 29% over the past two years thanks to our funders’ generosity. The support required to break into the television industry is multifaceted. As well as funding, RTS bursary scholars are equipped with the tools, connections and knowledge to advance in the screen industries. This is achieved through benefits such as free RTS membership, tailored events, networking opportunities and one-to-one mentoring. Some 40 mentors were allocated in 2023 and this pastoral relationship can be instrumental in shaping scholars’ career trajectories and building their confidence. As one recent graduate about to embark on an editing traineeship put it, “Not only did my RTS mentor give me the confidence to apply for the role, but he Thought leadership Recognising excellence Nations and regions Membership and volunteers Financial support Our people National events Centre reports Governance and finance 11 Introduction and objectives RTS Bursary Schemes Ambassador AJ Odudu Education and skills Public engagement also prepared me for the logistics of working in professional post-production, sharing his expertise as often as I needed it.” Another current scholar said: “I do not think I could be any happier with my mentor. I am so thankful for the opportunity; it has helped me more than I could’ve imagined. I’ve gained so much confidence in myself off the back of the advice I’ve been given.” TV presenter AJ Odudu has become the Society’s new Bursary Schemes Ambassador, and will meet and mentor students, attend events and use her platform to highlight the schemes’ importance for up-and-coming TV talent. For her, “It’s an honour… as someone who worked their way up and started my career with no connections in TV, coming from a working-class background in Blackburn to finding my feet in the industry, I know how important being supported by such a prestigious institution will be for the recipients.” Events access and networking opportunities are always welcomed by our bursary recipients. The highlights of 2023 included a networking event at leading production company Fremantle, where scholars past and present were able to connect with scheme supporters and mentors. They also attended the biennial RTS Cambridge Convention in September, where they had the chance to put questions to industry executives and to meet Dame Emma Thompson and have a private audience with headline speaker James Corden. At the RTS Patron Dinner, 100 bursary scholars were delighted to dine with industry luminaries such as Jesse Armstrong, Jack Thorne, Ben Frow, Abi Morgan and Anne Mensah. As well as newfound professional connections, this event also resulted in work experience for several scholars. As one said, “The RTS Patron Dinner in November was a fantastic Thought leadership Recognising excellence Nations and regions Membership and volunteers Financial support Our people National events Centre reports Governance and finance 12 Introduction and objectives Education and skills RTS Bursary Scholars attended numerous RTS events through the year opportunity for me to network and meet new people. It allowed me to ask questions and gain contact information for the right people and has led to work experience, which has been fantastic.” The students attended the RTS Masterclasses the following day, where they were inspired by hearing from leading talent in the fields of journalism, documentary, drama and comedy. This event encouraged them to develop their peer-to-peer network, with one saying: “I met with like-minded individuals and, as a result, we are now shooting our own short film in the coming year.” First-year Digital Innovation Scholars embarked on a two-week RTS Summer Tour where they visited 10 companies: Everyone TV, STV, Paramount, Channel 4, Industrial Light & Magic, Sky, the BBC, ITV, Arqiva and IET.tv. This provided opportunities to learn about the intersection of technology and entertainment, and the roles available to them upon graduation. One scholar described it as “a oncein-a-lifetime adventure. It was a wonderful way to meet my fellow scholars, especially as we were all from different backgrounds and universities. [We were] able to ask questions that would help us secure jobs in future and even network with those who may be able to provide those jobs later down the line.” In 2024 we mark 10 years since the launch of the bursary schemes. In that time, the RTS has supported almost 350 students, with 82% of our graduates going on to secure work in the screen industries. Although we often acknowledge the schemes’ benefits for the scholars, the TV industry is the true beneficiary. If the right support is in place, the industry will continue to be enriched Public engagement Thought leadership Recognising excellence Nations and regions Membership and volunteers Financial support Our people National events Centre reports Governance and finance **13** Introduction and objectives by their unique skillsets and compelling stories, and futureproofed and strengthened through representing a multitude of viewpoints and backgrounds. ## **2 RTS MINI-MBA** Education and skills Public engagement Thought leadership Recognising excellence RTS Bursary Scholars with James Corden at the RTS Cambridge Convention In line with its refreshed strategy for growth and the Society’s educational objectives, and on the recommendation of the leadership team, the Board of Trustees has agreed a new plan for the RTS to launch professional development for industry executives in mid-september 2024 online and on demand. The initial target market is organisations in the sector. The RTS is investing in the development of a CPD-accredited mini-MBA in Television and Streaming Media. This will fulfil an industry need and is projected to generate a surplus, contributing to the Society’s future financial sustainability. The Society is very grateful to many of our patrons and leading industry executives and practioners who have advised the team on the structure, content and style of the course. Nations and regions Membership and volunteers Financial support Our people National events Centre reports Governance and finance 14 Introduction and objectives Education and skills ## **3 GETTING STARTED IN TV: RTS FUTURES** Providing practical advice to those hoping to break into and build a career in television is at the heart of much of the Society’s activities. This is particularly true of RTS Futures events, both national and regional, and the careers days organised around the country. ## **The TV Careers Fair** In 2023, the RTS Futures Careers Fair made a triumphant return to the Business Design Centre in Islington, London, after two years of Covid-enforced absence, during which time it was held virtually. Some 1,300 attended the fair in person on 7 February and there were a further 113 on-demand views. It was sponsored by IMG Studios and the NFTS. The sessions covering the length and breadth of television, but all were aimed at new entrants to the industry or those in the early stages of their careers. The day began with a packed masterclass on _House of the Dragon_ , the _Game of Thrones_ prequel, in which director Clare Kilner and cinematographer Catherine Goldschmidt discussed their work on the HBO fantasy drama, and how they broke into the industry and built their careers. Later in the day, some of the key people behind hit ITV shows _The Masked Singer_ and _The Masked Dancer_ revealed the secrets of the South Korean TV format. The other sessions during the day were: an IMG Studios-led discussion of technical and operational careers; “Get ready for your TV job”, which offered advice on equipping oneself for a job behind the camera; “What is television really like? Reports from the first six months”; and a National Film and Television School session on working in a TV studio. Public engagement Thought leadership Recognising excellence Nations and regions Membership and volunteers Financial support Our people National events Centre reports The RTS Futures TV Careers Fair offered masterclasses featuring _House of the Dragon_ and _The Masked Singer_ Governance and finance 15 Introduction and objectives Some 300 attendees received expert advice from a CV clinic. There were 45 exhibitors in the hall, plus an “ask me anything area”. ## **RTS Futures events** These educational events are aimed at younger people interested in a career in television or just beginning to work in the industry. The number who have signed up for RTS Futures communications rose by more than 2,000 in 2023, making a total of 8,300 by the end of the year (there were 6,200 in 2022, 6,075 in 2021 and 5,980 in 2020). Excluding the careers fair discussed above, seven events and one joint RTS Futures/National Event were held this year, five in person and three online. ## **RTS FUTURES CAREERS FAIRS** **----- Start of picture text -----**
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In 2022, the RTS Futures Virtual Careers Fair attracted more than 1,600 people – the same number as attended the 2021 virtual fair; in 2020, 1,300 people attended the fair in central London, the same number as in 2019. Both these charts reflect people’s marked preference in many cases to attend events in person; while total attendance has gone down, the audience is better able to interact and engage. ## **RTS FUTURES EVENTS** **----- Start of picture text -----**
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The number of events held in 2023 includes one joint event, organised by RTS Futures and RTS National Events. The attendance figures from 2020 onwards are a mix of in-person and online viewing. Both these charts reflect people’s marked preference in many cases to attend events in person; while total attendance has gone down, the audience is better able to interact and engage. Education and skills Public engagement Thought leadership Recognising excellence Nations and regions Membership and volunteers Financial support Our people National events Centre reports Governance and finance 16 Introduction and objectives RTS Futures event on Netflix hit documentary _The Tinder Swindler_ (above) and the RTS Christmas Quiz There were eight events in 2022, 13 in 2021 and 19 in 2020. There was no charge for attending online events. The year’s programme began in March with a sold-out event at the British Museum in London on how BBC One fantasy drama _His Dark Materials_ was brought to the screen by Welsh Indie Bad Wolf. In June, an online event, “The ultimate guide to getting a job in TV”, offered tons of tips – covering CVs, training schemes and interview techniques – for new talent hoping to make their mark in TV. Later that month, a joint RTS Futures/ National Event turned the spotlight on BBC One’s hit new show _The Traitors._ July began with an online event, “Discovering new voices and stories in documentaries”. Later the same month, RTS Futures heard how Netflix breakout hit _The Tinder Swindler_ made it to the screen. In September, the online event “How to get into screenwriting” offered advice on everything from finding the right course and agent to dealing with rejection. The following month, “Network your way into TV” brought talent managers to BBC Studios in Wood Lane, London. The sold-out event also hosted an “ask me anything” table, at which seasoned industry execs gave general career advice. The year concluded with a Christmas quiz, hosted by podcasters Hannah Byczkowski and Suzie Preece in November. The quiz brought together entry-level young people and TV executives in an informal and enjoyable format. Education and skills Public engagement Thought leadership Recognising excellence Nations and regions Membership and volunteers Financial support Our people National events Centre reports Governance and finance 17 - **RTS MASTERCLASSES** - 800 2,500 ~~a~~ Introduction and objectives Education and skills ## **RTS Masterclasses** Public engagement The RTS Masterclasses for students and young entrants to the industry drew a 800 2,500 crowd of 328 to the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) in central 2,000 London in November to hear four of the 600 industry’s leading practitioners talk about their careers and offer first-hand advice 1,500 on how to make a start in television. Thought 2,000 600 leadership 1,500 Recognising excellence 400 1,000 Nations and regions 200 500 Membership and volunteers 0 0 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Financial In 2022, the masterclasses were due to be held in November but support Inzamam Rashid, a Sky News correspondent based in the north of England, recalled how he had been inspired as a child by Trevor McDonald reading the news on television. Discussing his first years in TV, he said: “I felt that, as a young Asian journalist, I had that extra wall put up that I needed to knock down.” Clare Richards, who has directed numerous documentaries, explained how making her style of observational films requires sensitivity. She said: “You [can] sometimes feel as if you’re hanging around like a bad smell, [but] if people don’t want you there, they let you know, RTS Masterclass and you don’t film people who don’t want speaker Ash Atalla, to be filmed.” CEO of Roughcut Multi-award-winning director Steve Television In 2022, the masterclasses were due to be held in November but had to be postponed, following the announcement of a national rail strike, until January 2023. When they were held, four programmemakers and executives from different genres offered their insights at the BFI in central London, attracting an audience of 400. Our people In 2021, the four Student Programme Masterclass sessions took place at the IET and attracted an audience of 380. There were also 610 subsequent views of the filmed masterclasses. The four Craft Skills Masterclasses were held online and viewed by 310 people. National events In 2020, two sets of masterclasses were delivered online: the Multi-award-winning director Steve Hughes said that directing was more akin to the work of “an interior decorator Centre reports four Student Programme Masterclasses were joined by 1,070 people, while the Craft Skills sessions were viewed by 1,170. Governance and finance 18 Introduction and objectives Education and skills Public engagement rather than an architect”. He explained: “Directors are brought in very late in the process.... The building is already built, you just have to paint the walls a bit and change the light switches.” Ash Atalla, CEO of Roughcut Television, whose award-winning series include _The Office_ and _Big Boys_ , revealed that one of the essential skills for being a successful comedy producer is knowing how to pitch a show to a commissioner. He said: “Never appear desperate, but appear in control of your facts. 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In 2022, the live awards ceremony was held at UAL, London College of Communication and attended by 125 students, lecturers, and industry professionals. A further 150 people watched the live stream on-demand. In 2021, the virtual awards ceremony was watched live by 480 people and subsequently by an additional 260 on-demand. In 2020, the virtual ceremony was watched live by 650 people and, after the event, by 250 on YouTube. professionals. The day was hosted by TV and radio presenter Will Njobvu and the awards were presented by the awards committee Chair, Sinéad Rocks. Kinetic Content was the sponsor. This year, 571 entries were received from 113 universities, colleges and educational institutions around the UK. The national juries selected three RTS Student Television Awards 2023 571 entries _from_ 113 colleges _in_ 13 RTS centres 159 centre jurors _chose_ 54 nominees _and_ 69 national jurors _chose_ 36 nominees Total number of entries to 13 centre and one national awards contests nominees for each category and the winner was chosen by secret ballot. The Postgraduate nominees were judged at a national level only. Undergraduate and Postgraduate awards were also judged in five craft-skill categories: Camerawork, Editing, Production Design, Sound and Writing. A total of 22 awards were presented. RTS Student Television Awards winner _Tremolo_ Introduction and objectives Education and skills Public engagement Thought leadership Recognising excellence Nations and regions Membership and volunteers Financial support Our people National events Centre reports Governance and finance 20 Introduction and objectives ## **RTS Young Technologist Award** Sky Post Production’s Tatjana Radivoj was named RTS Young Technologist of the Year. The audio mix technician has multiple credits across the TV genres, including _Landscape Artist of the Year_ and _Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything_ . Rebecca Scott, a vision mixer at Sky Production Services, was the runner-up and received the Coffey Award for Excellence in Technology. The awards recognise potential future leaders in broadcasting and related technologies, and promote education in the science, practice, technology and art of television and its allied fields. They were established by the RTS with funds from the family of AM Beresford-Cooke, an engineer who contributed much to the development of British broadcasting technology. RTS Young Technologist of the Year Tatjana Radivoj Education and skills Public engagement Thought leadership Recognising excellence Nations and regions Membership and volunteers Financial support Our people National events Centre reports RTS Student Television Awards Undergraduate Animation winners for _The Small Makings of a Storm_ Governance and finance 21 To promote a wider understanding of Introduction and objectives England vs Spain in the relevance and importance of the the Fifa Women’s World Cup final medium to society worldwide To promote a wider understanding Education Education and skills of the relevance and importance of Public the medium to society worldwide engagement Thought leadership **4 The RTS: digital impact** Recognising Recognising excellence Nations and The RTS digital team delivered impresregions FE cer 24h y sive engagement and growth across a number of social media platforms during Membership Engaging the year. and volunteers The Society’s Instagram follower base rose by 70%, while the number of Financial LinkedIn followers increased by 43% and support with the YouTube channel subscribership by 13%. oun “Om New website content was created daily, Our and the RTS digital production team of people four full-timers promoted this, as well as Society events and initiatives, on social media. National public Digital content extended from features events to daily updates on television news, such as new commissions, weekly TV Centre round-ups and casting announcements, reports and from educational content relevant to Cs aN Governance Digital content extended from features events to daily updates on television news, such as new commissions, weekly TV Centre round-ups and casting announcements, reports and from educational content relevant to Governance and finance 22 RTS Twitter 40,900 followers Change by year **----- Start of picture text -----**
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Governance and finance 25 Introduction and objectives Education and skills Public engagement ## **5 Spreading the word: publications** The Society’s highly regarded monthly magazine, _Television_ , offers in-depth coverage of current media debates and developments, as well as focusing on the best shows and the talent that makes them. It also includes reports on Society events and awards ceremonies from around the UK and Ireland. From September 2023, the magazine resumed its print edition which had been suspended during the pandemic because of the need to make savings. _Television_ appeared as an online-only magazine throughout 2022, with the exception of the September issue: 500 copies were printed for the RTS London Conference. _Television_ cast its net wide in 2023, offering features on many of the most important programmes, including: Nolly, Eurovision, the Queen’s funeral, _Phoenix Rise, His Dark Materials, Inside No 9, The Traitors, Black Mirror, Archie_ and the return of _Doctor Who_ . The magazine addressed some of the biggest issues affecting the TV industry: the future of Channel 4; the rise of the podcast; diversity in war reporting; artificial intelligence; advertising revenue; the US actors’ and writers’ strikes; and gender parity. It also interviewed or profiled key industry figures and talent, including: ITN CEO Rachel Corp; Tony Schumacher; the writer of hit BBC drama _The Responder_ ; and _Ghosts_ actor and writer Matthew Baynton “Working Lives” looked at a wide range of TV jobs and the talented people who do them, including chief correspondent, Thought leadership Recognising excellence Nations and regions Membership and volunteers Financial support Our people National events Centre reports Governance and finance 26 Introduction and objectives creative director, comedy director, animation supervisor, comedy writer and drama commissioner. “Comfort Classic” turned the spotlight on some of the nation’s most treasured TV shows – comedies such as _The Detectorists, Dinnerladies, I’m Alan Partridge, The Royle Family_ and _Yes Minister_ and dramas like _Between the Lines, Queer as Folk, This is England ’86_ and _Doctor Who_ . Another regular feature, “Ear Candy”, brought readers up to date with the latest podcasts. These included: _Obssessed with_ … _Happy Valley, Football Ruined My Life, Believe in Magic, The Tennis Podcast_ and _They Like to Watch_ . Television’s “Our Friend” column is devoted to the world of TV outside London. During the year, guest columnists included: talent manager Jonathan Shalit writing from Hollywood, and RTS Chairs Lynn Barlow (West of England), Stephen O’Donnell (Scotland), Sarah McCaffrey (Northern Ireland), Kully Khaila (Midlands) and Jennie Marwick-Evans (RTS Technology Centre). The TV diarists featured in Television included: screenwriter and novelist Frank Cottrell-Boyce; Wayne Garvie of Sony Pictures Television, former TV executives Dawn Airey and Stewart Purvis; Ukrainian journalist Yelena Fedoreyko; and leading director Susanna White. ## **6 RTS partnerships: joint events** The Society is committed to building relationships with other bodies where such co-operation enables the RTS to increase its impact, influence and effectiveness. During the year, it jointly organised one national and many local activities with partners. Details of the local events can be found on pages 60 to 72. **----- Start of picture text -----**
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Membership and volunteers National events Centre reports Governance and finance 30 Introduction and objectives ## **8 Press coverage** Society events and awards received extensive coverage in the national and regional newspapers, as well as in the trade press and on television during the year. Stories mentioning the RTS appeared in the _Daily Mail, Financial Times, The Guardian, The Daily Express, The Daily Telegraph, The Sun, Daily Mirror_ and _The_ The Cambridge Convention achieved a great deal of media pick-up (Dame Emma Thompson in conversation with Bryan Lourd) _Times_ , and in the regional press around the country. Trade publications included _Broadcast, C21, The Hollywood Reporter, Televisual_ and _Variety_ , while stories mentioning the RTS were broadcast on the BBC News, ITV News, CNN and Sky News, among others. The Society also reached the consumer press, with mentions in _Hello!, Men’s Health_ and _Cosmopolitan_ . Across the year, there were some 2,640 pieces of media coverage across print, online and broadcast. Education and skills Public engagement Thought leadership Recognising excellence Nations and regions Membership and volunteers Financial support Our people National events Centre reports Governance and finance 31 RTS Cambridge Convention 2023 Chair Alex Mahon (Channel 4) Thought leadership To promote thought leadership by providing a forum for discussion and research into the practice, technology, art and science of television Introduction and objectives Education and skills Public engagement Thought leadership Recognising excellence Nations and regions Membership and volunteers Financial support ## **9 RTS CAMBRIDGE CONVENTION 2023** TThe biennial RTS Cambridge Convention, this year entitled “Too much to watch”, was held on 20 and 21 September at King’s College, Cambridge. The attendance over the course of the convention was 357, and the live stream had 218 unique viewers and more than 1,000 views over the two-day event. On-demand views reached 10,700 by the end of the year. The RTS Cambridge Convention 2023 app, sponsored by Accenture, was downloaded 250 times. The Principal Sponsor was Channel 4, with Alex Mahon, the broadcaster’s CEO, chairing the convention. Sponsorship was also provided by Accenture, All3Media, Everyone TV, Pinewood Studios, Roku and Virgin Media O2. Of the 55 speakers at the convention, Our people National events Centre reports Governance and finance **32** Introduction and objectives Education and skills Public engagement Thought leadership Recognising excellence Membership and volunteers Financial support Our people National events Centre reports Governance and finance 42% were female and 22% were black, Asian or ethnic minority, and 7% had disabilities. In a post-Cambridge satisfaction survey, delegates praised the quality of the Convention: 90% of attendees rated it as excellent or very good and (the same as in 2021). Some 95% judged the quality of the speakers as excellent or very good (94% in 2021), while 92% thought the breadth of subjects excellent or very good (82% in 2021). ## **1: Too much to watch** Introducing the convention, Channel 4 CEO Alex Mahon told the UK TV industry that it was fighting for its life. She called on a panel of experts to offer their thoughts on how consumers could find the standout content in an overcrowded TV landscape: Ronan Harris, President EMEA, Snap; Angela Jain, Director of Unscripted UK, ITV Studios; Lea Karam, Consulting Director, Behave, Total Media; and Pedro Pina, Vice-President, YouTube EMEA. ## **2 UK keynote: Tim Davie** The BBC Director-General discussed the reasons for the UK needing to be a cultural superpower and the impact of the allegations against Russell Brand. **3 The future of the media universe: Is scale the only way?** Local content is king because it is a strong driver of audience engagement, argued Claire Enders, founder of Enders Analysis. She was joined by: Maria Kyriacou, President, Broadcast and Studios, International Markets, Paramount Global; Simon Pitts, CEO of STV Group; and media cartographer Evan Shapiro. The session was chaired by Kamal Ahmed, co-founder of The News Movement. **4 International keynote:** Nations and regions RTS Cambridge Convention keynote speaker Carolyn McCall (ITV) 33 Introduction and objectives Education and skills ## **ATTENDANCE AT RTS ANNUAL CONVENTIONS** **----- Start of picture text -----**
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The session was chaired by journalist and presenter Barbara Serra. ## **12 How to launch new** RTS Cambridge Convention speakers, from left: culture secretary Rt Hon Lucy Frazer MP; Dana Strong (Sky); and Grace Keeling (digital creator) Education and skills Public engagement Thought leadership Recognising excellence Nations and regions Membership and volunteers Financial support Our people National events Centre reports Governance and finance 36 Introduction and objectives Convention speakers James Corden (top left), Tim Davie, BBC (top right) and Mike Fries, Liberty Global (below left) A panel of leading innovators – Ajaz Ahmed, Founder and CEO, AKQA; Grace Keeling aka GK Barry, comedian, digital creator and presenter; Rajiv Nathwani, Senior Director, Marketing, Netflix UK/ IE/IL; and Jordan Schwarzenberger, Co-founder, Arcade Media, The Sidemen – provided insight into getting content noticed. The session was chaired by Ash Atalla, CEO of Roughcut Television. ## **13 Bryan Lourd and** ## **Emma Thompson** The agent extraordinaire was in conversation with the double Oscar-winning actor. ## **14 Crisis = danger + opportunity** Three crisis managers brought their experience to an evolving scenario involving a TV celebrity. The panellists were Andy Coulson, founder, Coulson Partners; Greg Dyke, a former BBC Director-General and LWT CEO; and Caroline Kean, Consultant Partner, Wiggin LLP. The session was chaired by _FT_ business columnist John Gapper. ## **15 AI: Friend or foe?** Generative artificial intelligence is banging on TV’s door. How afraid should we be? Kamal Ahmed, co-founder and Editorin-Chief, The News Movement; Grace Boswood, Technology Director, Channel 4; Tom Graham, CEO and Co-founder, Metaphysic; and Herman Narula, Co-founder and CEO, Improbable, provided the answers. The session chair was technology journalist Nick Kwek. ## **16 James Corden** James Corden, writer, host and producer, was in conversation with Boyd Hilton, Entertainment Director, _Heat_ magazine. Education and skills Public engagement Thought leadership Recognising excellence Nations and regions Membership and volunteers Financial support Our people National events Centre reports Governance and finance 37 RTS Programme Awards winner Claudia Winkleman ## Recognising excellence To promote and encourage the achievement of high standards of creativity and technology in television and its allied fields ## **RTS Television Journalism Awards 2023** ## **10 RTS awards** The awards were held on 1 March in the Ballroom of the London Hilton on Park Lane, in front of an audience of 613, in partnership with Wolftech and Dataminr. Journalist and presenter Dan Walker hosted the ceremony. The Society’s awards are highly respected throughout the television industry. The ceremonies, which are produced by RTS Enterprises, are well attended because of the integrity of the judging process, the refinement of award categories that take into account emerging technologies and new areas of creative expertise, and the level of professionalism with which they are mounted. The Society is extremely grateful to the awards jurors and presenters, all of whom donate their services. For the sixth year running, Sky News was named News Channel of the Year. Its correspondent Stuart Ramsay was named Network Television Journalist of the Year. The BBC’s Clive Myrie was Network Presenter of the Year and Paul Brand of ITV News, Political Journalist of the Year. Introduction and objectives Education and skills Public engagement Thought leadership Recognising excellence Nations and regions Membership and volunteers Financial support Our people National events Centre reports Governance and finance 38 Introduction and objectives Education and skills Jeremy Paxman received the Outstanding Contribution Award. ITN/ITV News took home the News Coverage – Home award for its coverage of the Covid partygate scandal, while the News Coverage – International award went to BBC News for its coverage of the war in Ukraine. In total, there were 20 categories, plus one RTS Special Award and one Outstanding Contribution Award. Of the 303 awards jurors, 13% described their background as black, Asian or minority ethnic, and 42% were female. See the chart on page 40 for a comparison with previous years. ## **RTS Programme Awards 2023** Hosted by Tom Allen, the awards were presented on 28 March in the Great Room of the Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, London, in partnership with Audio Network, and in front of an audience of 896. BBC One drama _Sherwood_ took home two awards – Supporting Actor, for Adeel Akhtar, and Drama Series. The Public engagement Thought leadership Recognising excellence RTS Programme Awards 2023: Nations and regions Arts winners Membership and volunteers Award winners: Lucy Prebble Financial (Writer – Drama); support Sarah Lancashire (Outstanding Contribution); Our people and Clive Myrie (Network Presenter of the Year) National events Financial support Centre reports Governance and finance 39 Introduction and objectives ## RTS Television Journalism Awards 239 entries 250 0 2020 2021 2022 2023 RTS Programme Awards winner Ade Adepitan corporation’s new hit _The Traitors_ , won the Entertainment Programme category, 60 nominees while its host, Claudia Winkleman, took the Entertainment Performance prize. 303 jurors The Scripted Comedy award went to Channel 4’s sitcom _Derry Girls_ , while the Writer – Comedy prize was presented to the show’s creator, Lisa McGee. Lucy Prebble took home the Writer – Drama award for Sky Atlantic’s _I Hate Suzie Too_ . The Single Documentary prize was awarded to Netflix’s _The Tinder Swindler._ The Outstanding Contribution to British Television Award 2023 went to the actor Sarah Lancashire. In 2022, the RTS Television Journalism Awards were held in the Ballroom of the Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane and attracted an audience of 478. In 2021, the awards were presented online and attracted 1,600 live views, plus a further 2,400 on-demand views. In 2020, 545 people attended the ceremony at the London Hilton, Park Lane. Thirty awards, one Judges’ Award and one Outstanding Contribution award were presented at the ceremony, making 32 in total. Of the 217 awards jurors, 30% described their background as black, Asian or minority ethnic, and 57% were female. See the chart on page 40 for a comparison with previous years. RTS Programme Awards 668 entries 750 0 2020 2021 2022 2023 90 nominees 217 jurors In 2022, the RTS Programme Awards were held at the Grosvenor House Hotel, and attracted an audience of 824. 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Public engagement Thought leadership Recognising excellence Nations and regions Membership and volunteers Financial support Our people National events Centre reports Governance and finance 41 Introduction and objectives New RTS Fellow Jesse Armstrong addressing the RTS Patron Dinner Award were presented at the ceremony, making 30 in total. Of the 140 awards jurors, 31% described their background as black, Asian or minority ethnic, and 56% were female. See the chart on page 40 for a comparison with previous years. Education and skills Public engagement Thought leadership Recognising excellence ## **RTS Fellowships** The Society announced eight new RTS Fellowships, including to four of television’s leading contemporary dramatists. Jesse Armstrong ( _Peep Show_ and _Succession_ ), Steven Knight ( _Peaky Blinders_ ), Abi Morgan ( _The Hour_ and _The Split_ ) and Jack Thorne ( _National Treasure_ and _His Dark Materials_ ) were all honoured by the RTS. Ben Frow, Chief Content Officer, UK, Paramount; Anne Mensah, VicePresident of Content, Netflix UK; Rosemary Newell, Director of Content, ITV Media & Entertainment; and John Ryley, until recently Head of Sky News, also received Fellowships. Seven of the Fellowships were presented at the RTS Patron Dinner in November. Nations and regions Membership and volunteers Financial support Our people National events Centre reports Governance and finance 42 ## Nations and regions To support the Society in the nations and regions in engaging with the industry, its members and the public aimed at advancing the understanding of television and its related fields. Masterclasses, public events, screenings and awards play their part in building knowledge about television. ## **11 RTS CENTRES** The Society is proud of the work done by its network of volunteers across the UK and the Republic of Ireland. Its infrastructure of 14 centres offered an impressive variety of events and awards ceremonies during 2023. Some 100 of the 125 events held by the Society in 2023 (94 of 149 in 2022, 80 of 138 in 2021 and 105 of 185 in 2020) were hosted by the regional centres, whose activities are described on pages 60 to 72 of this report. All RTS national and local activities are RTS Midlands premiered ITV drama _Nolly_ Introduction and objectives Education and skills Public engagement Thought leadership Recognising excellence Nations and regions Membership and volunteers Financial support Our people National events Centre reports Governance and finance 43 ## **RTS CENTRES** ## **Cymru/Wales** Chair: Edward Russell Introduction and objectives Education and skills **Devon and Cornwall** Chair: Siobhan Robbie-James ## **East** Chair: Rachel Watson **London** Chair: Phil Barnes **Midlands** Chair: Kully Khaila **North East and the Border** Chair: Joanna Makepeace-Woods **Northern Ireland** Glasgow Chair: Sarah McCaffrey **North West** Chair: Cameron Roach Newcastle **Republic of Ireland** Chair: Agnes Cogan Belfast **RTS Technology Centre** Chair: Jennie Marwick-Evans é **Scotland** Chair: Stephen O’Donnell Leeds **Southern** Dublin Salford Chair: Stuart Ray **West of England** Norwich Chair: Lynn Barlow Birmingham Cambridge **Yorkshire** Chair: Michael Donnelly Cardiff = Reading Bristol The areas served by centres London are not mutually exclusive. Winchester The cities where each centre Southampton Plymouth Find? The areas served by centres are not mutually exclusive. The cities where each centre meets most often are shown RTS North West Awards held a screening and Q&A with the creators of _Inside No 9_ Public engagement The centres’ Programme Awards are generally their largest and most engagement prestigious events of the year. The Midlands Awards in Birmingham attracted Thought 430 people, while the North West leadership Awards at the Kimpton Clocktower saw 559 seats sold. The NETB Awards honRecognising oured local actor Robson Green with its excellence Outstanding Contribution award in front of more than 400 guests in Gateshead, Nations and while West of England welcomed a full regions house of more than 400 guests to the Bristol Old Vic. Membership The centres’ Student Television Awards and volunteers were mostly held in the early months of the year. Some centres combined Financial their Programme and Student Television support Awards: the RTS Cymru/Wales Television Awards were held at the Royal Welsh Our College of Music and Drama in front of an people audience of 350-plus. RTS East, however, split its student and non-student awards into two separate events in 2023. National into two separate events in 2023. National Centres continued to host events events aimed at students and young people. RTS Devon and Cornwall’s “Breaking into Centre media” was held at Plymouth Marjon reports University and welcomed more than Governance and finance 44 Introduction and objectives Education and skills Public engagement Thought leadership Former UK Eurovision entry SuRie performed an accoustic set at the RTS London event ‘How to win the Eurovision Song Contest’ 150 attendees from universities and colleges across the two counties. West of England Centre’s annual Futures Festival brought indies and post-houses together with 250 students from for a series of talks and networking opportunities. Many centre events showcased the movers and shakers of the television industry, often at Q&A sessions after the premiere of a new series. RTS Cymru/ Wales celebrated the 60th anniversary of _Doctor Who_ with the premiere of “The Star Beast”, which marked showrunner Russell T Davies’s return to the sci-fi show. Davies also appeared at Midlands’ premiere of ITV drama Nolly about _Crossroads_ legend Noele Gordon. RTS Midlands premiered Sir Lenny Henry’s new ITV drama _Three Little Birds_ , and North West hosted a screening of _Inside No 9_ , and was joined by its creators Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith. West of England put on a preview screening of Oscar winner James Read’s new series for Netflix, _Chimp Empire_ . Some highly imaginative events were held during the year. London offered “How to win the Eurovision Song Contest” at the legendary music venue The 100 Club, on Oxford Street, which featured a special musical performance from Abalicious, a tribute to 1974 winners ABBA, and an acoustic set from former UK entry SuRie. Stars were present throughout the year at centre events. RTS London’s “TikTok talent: Creating content for TV success” featured comedian Munya Recognising excellence Nations and regions Membership and volunteers Financial support Our people National events Centre reports Governance and finance 45 Introduction and objectives RTS Midlands Baird Lecturers Will Trotter (left) and Adrian Lester Education and skills Public engagement Thought leadership ## Chawawa and _BBC Radio 1 Breakfast_ DJ Greg James, while Midlands’ annual Baird Lectures were delivered by Head of BBC Drama Village, Will Trotter, and the actor Adrian Lester. Southern Centre held “An evening with Ken Loach” at which the veteran director discussed a career making films addressing social inequality. Talent from behind the camera was also present and correct. New TV writer David Macpherson discussed the hit Prime Video supernatural thriller _The Rig_ at an RTS Scotland event. Yorkshire showcased two unscripted documentaries made in the region: BBC One series _Soldier_ and Channel 4’s _Top Guns: Inside the RAF._ The centres also promoted events with some of television’s leading executives. Northern Ireland’s Dan Gilbert Memorial Lecture was delivered by BBC Chief Content Officer Charlotte Moore, who focused on the importance of authentic storytelling and Northern Irish productions. Republic of Ireland’s inaugural Gay Byrne Memorial Lecture was given by Moya Doherty, former Chair of the RTÉ Board. The RTS Technology Centre (formerly RTS Thames Valley) hosts events that reflect the Society’s long-standing focus on broadcast engineering. During 2023, it looked at topics that included cyber security and the skills gap. It also presented “Tackling the taboo”, which brought together journalists, film-makers, a charity founder and a rape survivor and campaigner to discuss how to cover challenging material creatively. The Society is grateful for the support its centres received from broadcasters, production companies and universities in their regions. It would also like to express its gratitude for the hard work of the centre Chairs who stepped down during the year: Fiona Campbell (RTS Northern Ireland) and Stephanie Farmer (RTS Southern). 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Public engagement Thought leadership There is an attractive benefit offer for RTS Members, which includes: - Membership of the Union Club - in London Recognising excellence - Membership of the Square Club - in Bristol - Discounts for _Broadcast_ and Nations and regions C21 subscriptions > ■ A discount on English Heritage membership Membership ■ Discounts for Clifton Hotels and and volunteers Alchemist restaurants > ■ A discount on HMCA medical plans Financial support > ■ And a discount to Dartmoor Zoo. support In 2023, the Society added additional benefits, including discounts for Dell Our computer equipment, a discount for people the Edinburgh TV Festival, and exclusive screenings for popular shows such as _After the Flood, Beckham, Loki, The_ National _Tourist_ and _The Crown._ events Centre reports The Union Club in London (top) and The Square Club in Bristol Governance and finance 48 ## **13 RTS RECOGNITION** The RTS is very grateful to its Royal Patron, HM King Charles III, its MA. par Vice-Presidents, the Trustees of the Society, all the RTS Committee Chairs, Centres Council Members and Officers for giving so much of their time. Introduction and objectives Education and skills Public engagement Thought leadership Recognising excellence Nations and regions Membership and volunteers Financial support Our people National events Centre reports Governance os and finance 49 Introduction and objectives ## **14 RTS VOLUNTEERS** The success of the Society’s activities is dependent on the expertise and dedication of its many volunteers who plan and deliver different aspects of its programme. These include not only the members of centre committees and national specialist committees, but awards jurors, contributors to Television, event speakers, panellists and producers. Details of volunteers were recorded for insurance and health and safety purposes in the course of the year. The RTS is extremely grateful for the huge contribution made by its volunteers, whether as centre officers, jurors, panellists, producers or Trustees, who contributed an estimated 24,600 hours to Society activities in 2023. In 2022, the figure was 23,000 hours. In the last comparable year before that, 2019, the figure was 27,700 hours, though the Society organised more events that year than in 2022, all of which were held in person. Education and skills Public engagement Thought leadership Recognising excellence Nations and regions _Survivor (ITV)_ 24,600 hours donated by volunteers National awards jurors (5,900 hours) Centre volunteers (8,700 hours) National committees and governance (900 hours) Guest speakers (2,500 hours) Centre awards jurors (6,600 hours) Breakdown of volunteer hours in 2023 Society activities Membership and volunteers Financial support Our people National events Centre reports Governance and finance 50 ## Financial support To ensure a sound and sustainable basis for continued operation and delivery of the Society’s objectives Introduction and objectives Education and skills Public engagement Thought leadership Recognising excellence Nations and regions Membership and volunteers _The Martin Lewis Money Show Live_ (ITVX) ## **15 PATRONS** The Society was thrilled to have had positive patron and sponsor engagement throughout the year. It welcomed one International Patron, HP With Intel, and one Patron, FLB Accountants. A few patrons decided to discontinue their support: Boston Consulting Group, MPC, NTT Data and PwC. The RTS was also grateful for the sponsorship of the RTS Television Journalism Awards by Wolftech and Dataminr, the RTS Programme Awards by Audio Network, the RTS Student Television Awards by Kinetic Content and the RTS Craft & Design Awards by Apple TV+. The National Film and Television School and IMG Studios sponsored the RTS Futures Careers Fair, while Channel 4 was the principal sponsor of the RTS Cambridge Convention, with the support of Accenture, All3Media, Everyone TV, Pinewood Studios, Roku and Virgin Media O2. The Society is grateful to all the patrons and sponsors that have been able to support its mission and activities. Financial support Our people National events Centre reports Governance and finance 51 Introduction and objectives Education and skills Public engagement ## **16 FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES** The Society’s two wholly owned subsidiaries – RTS Enterprises Ltd, which organises awards events and conferences, and RTS (IBC) Ltd – saw their income increase this year. During the year, RTS Enterprises Ltd held in-person Journalism, Programme and Craft & Design awards ceremonies, as well as the RTS Cambridge Convention. RTS (IBC) Ltd holds an 18% interest in the IBC conference and exhibition, which was held in September in Amsterdam. The charity does not undertake any formal or organised fundraising activities, either directly or through a professional fundraiser or commercial participator or any person acting on its behalf. The Society does not engage in cold calling, doorto-door or street fundraising. Therefore, it does not target any vulnerable people. The charity receives financial assistance for its work in the following ways: ■ Patron support ■ Membership fees ■ The trading activities of its subsidiaries ■ Income from investments. No complaints about fundraising activities have been received in either this or the preceding year. However, if a complaint were to be received, we would undertake to resolve it promptly and would refer it to the regulator if necessary. The Trustees have decided that, given the low-key nature of fundraising efforts, and the lack of fund-raising with the public, there is no longer a requirement for the charity to be registered with the Fundraising Regulator. However, the Society endeavours to adhere to the standards of the Fundraising Code of Practice. ## _Succession_ (Sky/HBO) Thought leadership Recognising excellence Nations and regions Membership and volunteers Financial support Our people National events Centre reports Governance and finance 52 Introduction and objectives The Trustees are of the opinion that the Charity’s overall fundraising performance was good and was conducted fully in accordance with the above principles. We are extremely grateful for the generosity of all those who have given to the work of the charity over the years. ## **17 IBC** The international broadcasting technology exhibition and conference was held in Amsterdam from 15 to 18 September. There were 43,070 attendees present this year from 170 countries and more than 1,250 exhibitors. In 2022, there were 37,070 attendees and more than 1,000 exhibitors. More than 325 speakers addressed topics such as the Cloud, artificial intelligence, 5G, virtual and augmented reality, the metaverse, gaming and edge computing. Education and skills Public engagement Thought leadership Recognising excellence Nations and regions Membership and volunteers Financial support Our people National events Centre reports Governance and finance IBC 2023 53 Introduction and objectives ## **18 SUSTAINABILITY** At its physical events, the RTS works with event venues, suppliers and contractors to reduce waste and use recyclable materials. It also minimises the use of paper and, as a minimum, ensures all paper is FSC or PEFC chain-of-custody certified. The Society is committed to reducing of paper and, as a minimum, ensures all its environmental impact and improving paper is FSC or PEFC chain-of-custody the sustainability of its activities through certified. its own actions and in conjunction with RTS events also address sustainability the other organisations with which it * rs 7 in the TV industry. In 2022, there were aa os =a interacts. It has a formal sustainability Pe Bie +4] = two events: “Sustainable TV studio aims: aed ie policy, which is reviewed annually, as OU eee i is the Society’s environmental impact eeeye ee assessment. —= production: myth or reality” and “Sustainable TV production at home and abroad: is TV overheating the planet?”. More events are planned for 2024. The RTS offset 67.5 tonnes of CO2e from the RTS Cambridge Convention in September through Carbon Footprint. In 2019, the RTS gathered data from its London headquarters on electricity alin Se cr me usage, waste, transport and used matei rials from 2019. Based on these, Albert’s consultant calculated that HQ’s annual emissions are just over 8 tonnes of CO2e, equivalent to powering an average UK house for two years. The RTS calculated its 2022 emissions using the www.carbonfootprint.com calEducation culator and also re-calculated the 2019 and skills emissions using the same tool to get aan — —— the most accurate comparison. During this process, the Society realised there Public were some inconsistencies in the way engagement numbers had been calculated in 2019. The emissions revealed by the new calThought culator show that the RTS had reduced leadership its carbon footprint by 3.3 tonnes, from 12.4 tonnes CO2e in 2019 to 9.1 tonnes Recognising CO2e in 2022, the most representative excellence year in terms of regular office activity post-pandemic. Nations and Nations and regions Membership and volunteers Financial support Our people ~~Auge ih cae~~ National events Centre reports Governance and finance 54 Introduction and objectives ## Our people The RTS Board of Trustees sets the Society’s strategy and is responsible for the charity’s management and performance Education and skills Public engagement Thought leadership Recognising excellence Nations and regions Membership and volunteers _The Repair Shop_ (BBC) ## **19 GOVERNANCE** The Board of Trustees met four times in the course of the year (February, March, July and December). The Trustees have complied with their obligation to have regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit. The guidance is the benchmark against which the Society’s activities are measured. Attendance at Trustee meetings during 2023 was as follows: Jane Turton (Chair), 4/4; Lynn Barlow, 4/4; Julian Bellamy, 3/4; Simon Bucks 4/4; Mike Green, 4/4; Yasmina Hadded, 1/4; Kate Phillips, 1/4; Simon Pitts 4/4; Sinéad Rocks, 4/4; Sarah Rose 4/4; and Rob Woodward, 3/4. The Trustees receive no remuneration for their work on behalf of the Society. The Society is very grateful for the work of Rob Woodward, who stood down from the board at the end of 2023. Financial support Our people National events Centre reports Governance and finance 55 Introduction and objectives Education and skills Public engagement Thought leadership Recognising excellence Nations and regions Membership and volunteers Financial support Our people National events Centre reports Governance and finance 56 Introduction and objectives Education and skills Public engagement Thought leadership ## **ROYAL PATRON** **His Majesty King Charles III** ## **BOARD OF TRUSTEES** Trustees’ biographies continue on page 57[▶] ## **RTS CHIEF EXECUTIVE** **Theresa Wise MBE** has been Chief Executive of the Royal Television Society since 2013. Previously, she worked for the Walt Disney Company and, prior to that, Accenture. ## **RTS HONORARY SECRETARY** **Simon Bucks** is responsible for RTS governance and awards. He is Director of RTS (IBC) Ltd and RTS Enterprises Ltd, and formerly CEO of BFBS ## **CHAIR OF RTS TRUSTEES** **Jane Turton OBE** has been Chief Executive of All3Media since 2015. Before joining All3Media in 2008 she was ITV’s Director of Commercial and Business affairs. ## **RTS HONORARY TREASURER** **Mike Green** is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, and a former Deputy Group Finance Director of ITV. ## **VICE-CHAIR OF TRUSTEES** **Simon Pitts** has been Chief Executive of STV since 2018. Previously, he was Managing Director of Online, Pay TV, Interactive and Technology at ITV. ## **RTS TRUSTEE** **Lynn Barlow** is Chair of RTS West of England and Assistant ViceChancellor, Creative and Cultural Industries Engagement at the University of the West of England. Recognising excellence Nations and regions Membership and volunteers Financial support Our people National events Centre reports Governance and finance 57 Introduction and objectives Education and skills Public engagement Thought leadership ## **BOARD OF TRUSTEES** ▶ Trustees’ biographies continued from page 56 ## **RTS TRUSTEE** **Julian Bellamy** has been Managing Director of ITV Studios since 2016. He is a former Head of Programming at Channel 4 and Controller of BBC Three. ## **RTS TRUSTEE** **Yasmina Hadded** has been Director of Legal and Business Affairs, Scripted Series, at Netflix since 2018 and previously worked at Look out Point and Fifty Fathoms. **RTS TRUSTEE Tim Hincks** co-founded awardwinning independent producer Expectation with Peter Fincham in 2017. He was previously Global President of Endomol. Recognising excellence Nations and regions Membership and volunteers Financial support Our people National events ## **RTS TRUSTEE** **Kate Phillips** has been BBC Director of Unscripted since 2022. During the pandemic, she was acting Controller of BBC One and, before that, Controller, Entertainment. ## **RTS TRUSTEE** **Sinéad Rocks** is Channel 4’s first Managing Director for Nations and Regions and is the lead executive at the broadcaster’s new National HQ in Leeds. ## **RTS TRUSTEE** **Sarah Rose** is President, Channel 5 and UK Regional Lead, Paramount Global. She previously worked at Channel 4 and ITV. Centre reports Governance and finance **58** ## **Who’s who at the RTS** ## **Board of Trustees** Jane Turton OBE (Chair) Lynn Barlow Julian Bellamy Simon Bucks Mike Green Yasmina Hadded Tim Hincks Kate Phillips Simon Pitts Sinéad Rocks Sarah Rose ## **Royal Patron** His Majesty King Charles III ## **Vice-Presidents** David Abraham Simon Pitts Dawn Airey Sinéad Rocks Sir David Attenborough OM CH Sarah Rose CVO CBE FRS **Centre Chairs** Baroness Floella Benjamin OBE Mike Darcey Lynn Barlow, Chair, West of England Centre Greg Dyke Phil Barnes, Chair, London Centre Lord Hall of Birkenhead Agnes Cogan, Lorraine Heggessey Chair, Republic of Ireland Centre Armando Iannucci OBE Michael Donnelly, Chair, Yorkshire Centre Ian Jones Kully Khaila, Chair, Midlands Centre Baroness Lawrence of Clarendon OBE Jennie Marwick-Evans, David Lynn Chair, RTS Technology Centre Sir Trevor McDonald OBE Joanna Makepeace-Woods, Ken MacQuarrie Chair, North East and the Border Centre Gavin Patterson Sarah McCaffrey, Trevor Phillips OBE Chair, Northern Ireland Centre Brandon Riegg Stephen O’Donnell, Chair ,Scotland Centre Stewart Purvis CBE Stuart Ray, Chair, Southern Centre Sir Howard Stringer Cameron Roach, Chair, North West Centre Siobhan Robbie-James, ## **Officers** Chair, Devon and Cornwall Centre Edward Russell, Chair, Wales Centre Rachel Watson, Chair, East Centre Jane Turton OBE, Chair of RTS Trustees Simon Pitts, Vice-Chair of RTS Trustees Simon Bucks, Honorary Secretary Mike Green, Honorary Treasurer ## **Committee Chairs** **Awards Policy and Fellowship** Simon Bucks **Craft & Design Awards** Ade Rawcliffe ## **National Events** Clare Laycock **Education** Graeme Thompson ## **RTS Programme Awards** Kenton Allen ## **RTS Futures** Alex Wootten **RTS Digital Innovation Bursary** Simon Pitts **RTS Student Television Awards** Sinéad Rocks **RTS Television Journalism Awards** Adrian Wells **RTS Young Technologist Award** Terry Marsh Introduction and objectives ## **Head Office** **Chief Executive** Theresa Wise MBE **PA to the CEO** Emma Sherborne **Finance Director** Andrea Elsworth **Financial Controller** Zahid Javed **Finance Manager** Rhiana Gold **Finance Assistant** Michaela Kinsella **Corporate Development Manager** Kasia Moleda **Head of Education and Bursaries** Emma Nicholson **Bursaries Manager** Megan Patten-Fellows **Centres Manager** Gemma Maramis **Bursaries and Centres Administrator** Paige McGaughin Education and skills Public engagement Thought leadership Recognising excellence ## **Events** **Head of Events** Jo Sampson **Events Manager** Kirsty Whittaker **Events Manager** Jemima Debenham **Senior Events Co-ordinator** Daisy Lane Nations and regions Membership and volunteers ## **Membership** **Head of Membership** Lewis Butcher **Membership Co-ordinator** Ruqiya Ali Financial support ## **Publications** Our people **Editor,** _**Television**_ Steve Clarke **Deputy Editor,** _**Television**_ Matthew Bell **Production and Design,** _**Television**_ Gordon Jamieson **Editorial Adviser** Sue Robertson National events **Digital Team Head of Digital** Kate Holman Centre **Content Editor** Harry Bennett reports **Content Executive** Ella Christian-Sims **Content Executive** Joe Mollander Governance and finance 59 ## National events The RTS organised 25 national public events in 2023 and a further 100 through its local centres Introduction and objectives Education and skills Public engagement Thought leadership Recognising excellence ## **January** - 18 January Brand-funded entertainment: Is this the next generation of TV? - 23 January Riding the audio wave: How podcasts are taking the TV industry by storm ## **February** - 7 February RTS Futures Careers Fair: - House of the Dragon masterclass - Your career in technical and operational environments - Get ready for your TV job - Behind the mask: How to launch a global phenomenon, from - commission to clues to costume - What is television really like? Reports from the first six months - ■ National Film and Television School: Why would you work in a TV studio? ## **March** - 7 March RTS Futures: _His Dark Materials_ ## **April** - 24 April Game on! The new world of opportunity in franchises across video games and TV - 25 April S4C 40th birthday: _Y Sŵn (The Noise)_ - 26 April Legacy of the Black Square ## **May** - 16 May In conversation with Zai Bennett ## **June** - 5 June Eurovision 2023: meet the team behind the greatest show on earth - 8 June RTS Futures: The ultimate guide to getting a job in TV Nations and regions Membership and volunteers Financial support Our people National events - 13 June RTS Futures/National Event: Anatomy of a hit: _The Traitors_ - 21 February Fixing the skills shortage: Recruiting for the future of the industry - 29 June AI: The new frontier for journalism Centre reports 21 February _I Am Ruth_ Q&A April: _Y SŴn (The Noise)_ Governance and finance 60 October: ‘The art of the reboot’ – _Big Brother_ Introduction and objectives Education and skills Public engagement ## **July** - 3 July RTS Futures: Discovering new voice and stories in documentaries Thought leadership - 6 July _World on Fire_ Q&A - 13 July RTS Futures: Anatomy of a hit: _The Tinder Swindler_ Recognising excellence ## **September** - 6 September RTS Futures: How to get into screenwriting - 14 September Steve Hewlett Memorial Lecture, given by John Ryley, Lyse Doucet and Steve Rosenberg ## **October** - 9 October Lights, camera, AI: The art of the possible from script to Nations and regions Membership and volunteers - screen - 13 October RTS Futures: Network your way into TV - 17 October The art of the reboot ## **November** - 14 November RTS Futures: Christmas quiz - 20 November BBC Studios events: A masterclass in major events with Claire Popplewell and team Financial support Our people National events ## **December** - 18 December _Boat Story_ Q&A Centre reports Governance and finance 61 RTS Cymru Wales premiered the first episode of the new series of _Doctor Who_ (BBC) 7. ——__ Introduction and objectives Education and skills Public engagement ## Centres reports Thought leadership The RTS in the nations and regions Recognising excellence Nations and of es regions ee **CYMRU WALES** Membership and volunteers Financial support In 2023, the centre held eight events, 7 Artist Pirate King (bottom)
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event before the Worcester Film Festival Awards ceremony in September. In October, the centre hosted the premiere of Sir Lenny Henry’s new ITV drama _Three Little Birds_ in Birmingham, followed by a discussion hosted by ITV News’s Suzanne Virdee. In October, RTS Midlands celebrated the BBC sketch show _Goodness Gracious Me_ with original cast members Nina Wadia and Kulvinder Ghir alongside writer Sanjeev Kohli. The centre and Disney+ hosted a screening of the platform’s latest sports documentary series _Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story_ . The event was followed by a Q&A with the makers of the series. The centre’s Programme Awards took place in Birmingham in late November and attracted 430 guests. Baird Medals were presented to Leicester actor Richard Armitage and Brummie casting director Shaheen Baig. Kully Khaila, Chair ## **NORTH EAST AND THE BORDER** During the year, the centre organised three events. It put on five in 2022, four in 2021 and five in 2020. In February 2023, the NETB Awards, featuring both professional and student categories, was hosted by comedian and screenwriter Jason Cook. Local actor turned presenter Robson Green was honoured with the Outstanding Contribution award in front of more than 400 guests at the Hilton in Gateshead. At the end of the year, Carol Morley’s film about a Sunderland artist, _Typist Artist Pirate King_ , had a screening organised by Sunderland Shorts and Sunderland Culture, with support from RTS North East and the Borders and Film Hub North. In the Q&A that followed, Morley spoke about the mental health and religious themes that led to Audrey Introduction and objectives Education and skills Public engagement Thought leadership Recognising excellence Nations and regions Membership and volunteers Financial support Our people National events Centre reports Governance and finance 67 Introduction and objectives Amiss dropping her studies at the Royal Academy and settling on a career as a civil service typist. The film was screened as part of a day of activities at the Fire Station. Two hundred students and staff from the five North East universities (Durham, Newcastle, Northumbria, Sunderland and Teesside) took part in a series of presentations about breaking down the barriers to a career in the screen sector. Among the speakers were RTS Head of Education Emma Nicholson and RTS Scholar Saleem Miah. Joanna Makepeace-Woods, Chair ## **NORTH WEST** The centre held nine events in 2023. The previous year, it hosted seven events, with two award ceremonies in 2021 and nine events in 2020. In March, the centre’s Student networking day saw more than 200 students from across the region attend a series of panel sessions and masterclasses at ## Dock10, Media City, Salford. The cast of _Waterloo Road_ presented the prizes at the centre’s Student Television Awards in March at The Alan Hotel in Manchester. May saw a screening of Monster Films’ _Wrongly Accused,_ followed by a panel discussion produced in partnership with CBS Reality. The same month, the centre organised a screening of the series 8 finale of _Inside No 9_ ; “The Last Weekend” was shot in the North West by Ian Bevitt. The director joined Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith on the panel. Later in May, the centre hosted the RTS Story Conference at the Liverpool Everyman Theatre. Writers speaking included Sally Abbott, Helen Black, Jamie Carragher, Chloe Moss and Tony Schumacher. The event was hosted in partnership with Culture Liverpool, BBC WritersRoom, Liverpool Everyman and WoWFest. In June, the Tony Wilson Memorial Lecture was delivered by former Granada exec David Liddiment, with Nicola Shindler conducting the post-lecture Q&A. In September, the centre looked at how BBC Three North West film _Stranger_ Education and skills Public engagement Thought leadership Recognising excellence Nations and regions Membership and volunteers Financial support Our people National events Centre reports Governance and finance 68 Introduction and objectives _in My Family_ was developed and produced in an event at the Everyman Manchester. Later that month, the centre turned the spotlight on _Boiling Point_ , as key talent behind the BBC One drama, including director Philip Barantini, discussed how it made the transition from a short to the cinema to the small screen. The RTS North West Awards were held in late November at the Kimpton Clocktower, with 559 seats sold. The Judges Award was presented to Barbara Slater, Director of BBC Sport. Cameron Roach, Chair ## **NORTHERN IRELAND** The centre held four events during the year. In 2022 there were six, seven in 2021 and six in 2020. In March, the Student Television Awards were held at the Black Box, Belfast. The Joe McKinney Memorial Keynote Speech was delivered by Jannine Waddell, MD of Waddell Media. In May, the centre hosted a session at Production Unlocked Belfast, featuring leadership coach Sheila Robinson and Fiona Campbell – Controller, Youth Audience, BBC iPlayer and BBC Three, as well as the then RTS Northern Ireland Chair – in a career development session called “Making your own luck”. In June, Belfast City Hall was full with 350-plus guests attending the centre’s Programme Awards, hosted by drag artist Blu Hydrangea. Attendees included James Martin, James Nesbitt, Jed Mercurio and _Derry Girls_ star Jamie-Lee O’Donnell. The Dan Gilbert Memorial Lecture 2024 was delivered by BBC Chief Content Officer Charlotte Moore at the Belfast Media Festival. Her speech focused on the importance of authentic storytelling, highlighting the importance of Northern Irish productions. Fiona Campbell stepped down as Chair during the year, with Sarah McCaffrey taking on the role. Sarah McCaffrey, Chair Outstanding Newcomer award winner James Martin at Gradaim RTS ## **REPUBLIC OF IRELAND** The centre held six events during the year. There were three events in 2022, five in 2021 and four in 2020. In February, RTÉ gave the centre the use of Studio 4, its biggest TV studio, for its Student Television Awards. The National Film School at IADT almost achieved a clean sweep of the principal prizes, with its students taking home the Animation, Drama and Factual awards. In March, the centre’s professional awards, Gradaim RTS, were celebrated in Galway, as TG4, the Irish-language channel based in the west of Ireland, was the main sponsor. Belfast actor James Martin, who starred in the Oscar-winning short film _An Irish Goodbye_ , was presented with the Outstanding Newcomer prize. In April, the centre organised a memorial event to celebrate the life of Peter McEvoy, a long-standing and highly active member of its committee who died suddenly in October 2022. In September, TV producer John Education and skills Public engagement Thought leadership Recognising excellence Nations and regions Membership and volunteers Financial support Our people National events Centre reports Governance and finance 69 Introduction and objectives O’Regan gave a masterclass on the art and craft of editing the wildly popular RTÉ One show _Reeling in the Years_ , now in its fifth series. The inaugural Gay Byrne Memorial Lecture – on the theme of Public Service Broadcasting: what it is, what it for, and what is its future – was delivered by Moya Doherty, former chair of the RTÉ Board. In December, the centre hosted an online panel discussion about TG4’s Dublin-based drama _Northern Lights_ , which featured writer and lead actor Stephen Jones and co-lead Elva Trill. Agnes Cogan, Chair ## **SCOTLAND** The centre held nine events during the year. There were 12 in 2022, seven in 2021 and five in 2020. In March, the RTS Scotland Student Television Awards returned to St Luke’s in Glasgow, where they were hosted by STV News entertainment reporter Laura Boyd. In the same month, the centre, in partnership with ScreenSkills, hosted the online “Roles in locations management”, the latest in a series of workshops under the Select Sessions employability training scheme banner. Also in March, following the huge success of its “The Big Connection” unscripted TV session in October 2022, ScreenSkills and RTS Scotland, hosted an event on scripted television. At the end of the month, first-time TV writer, Aberdonian David Macpherson, brought together members of the production team from Prime Video supernatural thriller _The Rig_ for an online event to discuss how they made big-budget drama in a Leith studio. _View from the Terrace_ began life as a podcast but is now a hit weekly BBC Scotland football show, mixing chat and comedy. At Edinburgh Napier University in April, the programme’s producers from Studio Something discussed how they transferred the podcast to TV. _Northern Lights_ (TG4) Education and skills Public engagement Thought leadership Recognising excellence Nations and regions Membership and volunteers Financial support Our people National events Centre reports Governance and finance 70 Introduction and objectives _The Rig_ (Prime Video) In June, the RTS Scotland Programme Awards returned to The Old Fruit Market in Glasgow. They were hosted by Sanjeev Kohli and Shareen Cutkelvin, and drew an audience of more than 300 guests. “The Big Connection: Production management special”, another RTS Scotland/ ScreenSkills partnership, was held at BBC Studios in Glasgow in October. There were two further ScreenSkills/ RTS Scotland events during the year, focusing on the sound department and broadcast engineering. Stephen O’Donnell, Chair ## **SOUTHERN** The centre held five events in 2023. There were five events in 2022, three in 2021 and five in 2020. In March, the centre hosted “In conversation with Phil Grabsky”. Students were fascinated to hear how Grabsky filmed the award-winning _Afghanistan, My Country, My Childhood_ , which follows the life of a young boy growing up after the liberation of his country from Taliban rule. The Southern Student and Professional Awards were held in April at Winchester Guildhall in front of an audience of 160, following two years of online awards. The hosts were David Allard from BBC South and ITV Meridian’s Sangeeta Bhabra. In July, the centre held “An evening with Ken Loach” in collaboration with Dorset Equality Group and Bournemouth University. Chaired by Dr Trevor Hearing and Stephanie Farmer, the audience of 150 heard the veteran director reaffirm his passion for making films about social inequality with anecdotes from his career in TV and film. Towards the end of the year, Stephanie Farmer stepped down as Chair, with Stuart Ray taking on the role. Stuart Ray, Chair Education and skills Public engagement Thought leadership Recognising excellence Nations and regions Membership and volunteers Financial support Our people National events Centre reports Governance and finance 71 ## **RTS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE** During the year, the centre held seven events, one of which was in partnership with another RTS centre. There were six in 2022, seven (when it was still called RTS Thames Valley) in 2021 and 12 in 2020. The first event of the year in February was held in partnership with RTS London at the Regent Street Cinema, “Operation Lion: Broadcasting a nation’s once-in-alifetime event”. In March, the centre co-hosted a one-day event with Marlow Film Studios, “Buckinghamshire: delivering world-leading education pathways for film & TV”, at the National Film and Television School in Beaconsfield. In the same month, it also hosted an early evening lecture, “You too can work in TV” at Bucks New University. In May, the centre had an exhibition stand at the Media Production & Technology Show. In July, the centre visited Cinelab in Slough, with the host, Cinelab MD Adrian Bull, confirming that film is very much alive and kicking. The centre tackled the topic of cyber security in October at IMG Studios. An enlightening panel discussion was preceded by a tour of the studios. The centre’s last two events of the year in November couldn’t have been more different. The first, via Zoom, “Tackling the taboo”, brought together journalists, film-makers and a charity founder as well as a rape survivor and campaigner, to share their insights and experience of making TV. The second was in-person and a follow-up to the March event at Buckingham New University about the skills gap. Jennie Marwick-Evans, Chair Film is alive! Adrian Bull, MD of Cinelab, which RTS Technology Centre visited in summer 2023 ## **WEST OF ENGLAND** The centre put on 12 events in 2023. It held nine in 2022, five in 2021, eight in 2020 and 11 in 2019. The centre teamed up with BBC Academy to deliver a session during the latter’s Production Unlocked series in Bristol in mid-January, aimed at an RTS Futures audience and looking at career strategy, tactics and career routes into television. In February, the centre’s Student Television Awards were held at the Watershed. Natural history film-maker and presenter Ash Kapur gave a keynote address. In March, the centre welcomed the Introduction and objectives Education and skills Public engagement Thought leadership Recognising excellence Nations and regions Membership and volunteers Financial support Our people National events Centre reports Governance and finance 72 first production from Sid Wild in Bristol, with a preview of episode 1 of _Rain Dogs_ from producer Ciara McIlvenny and cast members Ronke Adekoluejo and Jack Farthing. In April, in partnership with Wildscreen and Keo Films, RTS West of England put on a preview screening of Oscar winner James Read’s new series for Netflix, _Chimp Empire_ , followed by a Q&A. The centre’s main awards –the second in six months to get them back in sync, post-Covid – were held at the end of April. Once again, entries were invited from RTS Devon and Cornwall. The Bristol Old Vic welcomed a full house of more than 400 guests, who included _Outlaws_ cast Gamba Cole, Jessica Gunning, Clare Perkins and Rhianne Barreto and Tala Gouveia from ITV’s _McDonald & Dodds_ . Every year the centre arranges a dinner for CEOs and creative directors of the city and region’s indies and broadcasters. At the beginning of May, 50 guests joined ## ITVX comedy _Ruby Speaking_ the centre and heard _Broadcast_ editor Chris Curtis kick off the evening with his reflections on Bristol’s production community. Later that month, the centre hosted an exclusive preview of new Bristol comedy, _Ruby Speaking_ , written and starring Jayde Adams. In September, Channel 4 Drama Commissioner Gwawr Lloyd talked about the broadcaster’s new writers project in the South West, which was then in its second year. In both October and November, the centre held freelancer networking events at The Square, one for craft freelancers, the other for directors and producers. In November, the centre hosted an exclusive preview of _Archie_ – the story of Cary Grant, Bristol’s Hollywood superstar – from ITVX. Writer Jeff Pope and actors Laura Aikman and Calam Lynch joined some of Grant’s uber fans at the Watershed. The centre’s annual Futures Festival at M Shed in Bristol, brought 20 indies and post-houses, together with 250 students from across the region, for a series of talks and networking opportunities. Lynn Barlow, Chair Introduction and objectives Education and skills Public engagement Thought leadership Recognising excellence Nations and regions Membership and volunteers Financial support Our people National events Centre reports Governance and finance 73 Introduction and objectives ## **YORKSHIRE** The centre held six events this year. It put on six events plus one in partnership with RTS London in 2022, five in 2021 and 12 in 2020. The centre revisited an event from 2022, which met the participants of BBC documentary, _Gentleman Jack Changed My Life_ . In February, it caught up with them at an event hosted by York St John University. The RTS Yorkshire Student Television Awards took place at Leeds Conservatoire in March. In July, the centre held its well-attended Programme Awards “nominations announcement” event at Headingly Heart, a space that puts its profits back into the local community. In October, an event showcased two unscripted shows made in the region. Fiona Thompson interviewed Paul Wells, series director of BBC One documentary _Soldier_ and Mark Tattersall, executive producer of Channel 4’s _Top Guns: Inside the RAF._ **----- Start of picture text -----**
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RTS Yorkshire revisited a 2022 event with participants of the documentary _Gentleman Jack Changed My Life_ The same month, the awards were held at a new venue, the Headingley Cricket and Rugby League stadium, . They were presented by ex-Leeds Rhinos and England international Jamie Jones Buchanan, and attended by Rob Burrow and his family. The documentary about Burrow’s fight against motor neurone disease and his inspirational charity work was a double-winner for _BBC Breakfast_ . The centre’s final event of the year was a response to the needs of colleagues in Higher Education who had expressed concerns about some networking events excluding students who might have social anxiety or struggle with noisy, high-pressure environments. The Student Supper in November was designed to be a convivial and enjoyable event where students could talk to industry professionals. Lisa Holdsworth, Chair in 2023, Michael Donnelly, Chair from February 2024 Education and skills Public engagement Thought leadership Recognising excellence Nations and regions Membership and volunteers Financial support Our people National events Centre reports Governance and finance **74** R O Y A L T E L E V I S I O N S O C I E T Y A N N U A L R E P O R T 2 0 2 0 **Part Two** oy ad Sti OS ! ‘ toad“i : seea i Ft h a ‘fs i aie aang” Governance Pea © wee c~ Dated 29 August 2024 84 ## **Consolidated statement of financial activities for the year ended 31 December 2023** Incorporating an income and expenditure account |
Notes
Income from:
Donations and legacies
3
Charitable activities
4
Other trading activities
5
Investments
6
Total income
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
8
Charitable activities
9
Total expenditure
Net income
Net gains/(losses) on investments22, 23
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Fund balances at 1 January 2023
Fund balances at 31 December 2023 24|Unrestricted
funds
2023
£
883,635
848,259
3,214,185
181,763
5,127,842
2,034,022
2,530,244
4,564,266
563,576
280,950
844,526
7,316,857
8,161,383|Restricted
funds
2023
£
3,220
2,200
-
4,031
9,451
-
10,391
10,391
(940)
7,378
6,438
148,380
154,818|Total
2023
£
886,855
850,459
3,214,185
185,794
5,137,293
2,034,022
2,540,635
4,574,657
562,636
288,328
850,964
7,465,237
8,316,201|Total
2022
£
780,431
761,544
2,545,567
154,168
4,241,710
1,441,576
2,215,207
3,656,783
584,927
(720,214)
(135,287)
7,600,524
7,465,237| |---|---|---|---|---| Notes The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities. The statement of financial activities also complies with the requirements for an income and expenditure account under the Companies Act 2006. The notes on pages 88 to 106 form part of these accounts. Introduction and objectives Education and skills Public engagement Thought Thought leadership Recognising excellence Nations and Nations and regions Membership and volunteers Financial support Our people National events Centre Centre reports Governance and finance 85 ## **Consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 December 2023** Introduction and objectives Education and skills |Notes
Fixed assets
Intangible assets
13
Tangible assets
14
Investments
15
Current assets
Stock
17
Debtors
18
Cash at bank and in hand
16
Creditors: amounts falling
due within one year
19
Net current assets
Creditors: amounts falling
due more than one year
20
Total assets less current liabilities
Income funds
Restricted funds
22
Unrestricted funds restated
General unrestricted funds
23
Revaluation fund
23
Designated funds restated
Bursary fund
23
IT fund
23
Total funds
24|2023
£
£
16,842
24,324
5,424,986
5,466,152
35,102
1,358,030
2,962,195
4,355,327
1,255,278
3,100,049
250,000
8,316,201
154,818
7,002,072
959,811
87,500
112,000
8,161,383
8,316,201|2022 restated
£
£
10,182
23,868
5,133,139
5,167,189
28,394
1,231,190
2,388,129
3,647,713
999,665
2,648,048
350,000
7,465,237
148,380
6,492,996
678,861
70,000
75,000
7,316,857
7,465,237| |---|---|---| ## Notes The Trustees have prepared group accounts in accordance with section 398 of the Companies Act 2006 and section 138 of the Charities Act 2011. These accounts are prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act relating to small companies and constitute the annual accounts required by the Companies Act 2006 and are for circulation to members of the company. The notes on pages 88 to 106 form part of these accounts. The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on 5 June 2024 and signed on its behalf by: VJ Turton, Trustee Company Registration No 00249462 Public engagement Thought Thought leadership Recognising excellence Nations and Nations and regions Membership and volunteers Financial support Our people National events Centre Centre reports Governance and finance 86 ## **Society statement of financial position as at 31 December 2023** Introduction and objectives Education and skills |Notes
Fixed assets
Intangible assets
13
Tangible assets
14
Investments
15
Current assets
Stock
17
Debtors
18
Cash at bank and in hand
16
Creditors: amounts falling
due within one year
19
Net current assets
Creditors: amounts falling
due more than one year
20
Total assets less current liabilities
Restricted funds
22
Unrestricted funds restated
General unrestricted funds
23
Revaluation fund
23
Designated funds restated
Bursary fund
23
IT fund
23
Total funds
24|2023
£
£
4,042
22,845
5,370,911
5,397,798
963
1,529,589
2,867,440
4,397,992
939,598
3,458,394
250,000
8,606,192
154,818
7,292,063
959,811
87,500
112,000
8,451,374
8,606,192|2022 restated
£
£
10,182
23,868
5,079,063
5,113,113
963
1,324,767
2,213,375
3,539,105
818,910
2,720,195
350,000
7,483,308
148,380
6,511,067
678,861
70,000
75,000
7,334,928
7,483,308|2022 restated
£
£
10,182
23,868
5,079,063
5,113,113
963
1,324,767
2,213,375
3,539,105
818,910
2,720,195
350,000
7,483,308
148,380
6,511,067
678,861
70,000
75,000
7,334,928
7,483,308| |---|---|---|---| ||||5,113,113
2,720,195
350,000| ||||| ||||7,483,308| ||||148,380
7,334,928| ||||7,483,308| ## Notes These accounts are prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act relating to small companies and constitute the annual accounts required by the Companies Act 2006 and are for circulation to members of the company. The Society had net movements in funds of £1,122,884 (2022: £121,848 negative movement) for the year ended 31 December 2023. The notes on pages 88 to 106 form part of these accounts. The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on 5 June 2024 and signed on its behalf by: Public engagement Thought Thought leadership Recognising excellence Nations and Nations and regions Membership and volunteers Financial support Our people National events Centre Centre reports Governance and finance VJ Turton, Trustee 87 ## **Consolidated statement of cash flows for the year ended 31 December 2023** Introduction and objectives Education and skills |Notes
Cash fows from operating activities
Cash generated/(used) in
operation activities
29
Investing activities
Purchase of intangible assets
Purchase of tangible fxed assets
Rebated management fees
Investment income and interest received
Net cash from investing activities
Financing activities
Interest paid
Loan repaid
Net cash from investing activities
Change in cash and cash equivalents
in the reporting period
Cash and cash equivalents
at beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents
at end of year|2023
£
£
520,425
(12,800)–
(14,896)
(3,519)
185,794
154,579
(9,271)
(91,667)
(100,938)
574,066
2,388,129
2,962,195|2022
£
£
(203,201)
–
(17,313)
(3,977)
154,168
132,878
(5,539)–
(50,000)
(55,539)
(125,862)
2,513,991
2,388,129|2022
£
£
(203,201)
–
(17,313)
(3,977)
154,168
132,878
(5,539)–
(50,000)
(55,539)
(125,862)
2,513,991
2,388,129| |---|---|---|---| ||||2,388,129| The notes on pages 88 to 106 form part of these accounts. Public engagement Thought Thought leadership Recognising excellence Nations and Nations and regions Membership and volunteers Financial support Our people National events Centre Centre reports Governance and finance 88 Introduction and objectives **Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023** ## **1 Accounting policies** ## **Charity information** Royal Television Society is a charitable company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 3 Dorset Rise, London, EC4Y 8EN. ## **1.1 Accounting convention** The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland issued in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006 and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice. The accounts are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £. Royal Television Society meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, modified to include the revaluation of fixed asset investments and to include these investments at fair value. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below. ## **1.2 Going concern** The accounts are prepared on the going concern basis. The Trustees have considered the group’s financial position, liquidity, unrestricted reserves and forecasts for the foreseeable future, taking into account the principal risks to which the group is exposed by reviewing budgets, cash flow forecasts and post year end management accounts. The Trustees have also reviewed the reserves policy to ensure that there are sufficient reserves to continue the Society’s activities for the foreseeable future. There are no material uncertainties. ## **1.3 Charitable funds** Funds held by the Society are: - n Unrestricted general funds – these are funds that can be used in accordance with the charitable objects at the discretion of the Board of Trustees; - n Designated funds – these are funds set aside by the Board of Trustees out of unrestricted general funds for specific future purposes or projects; - n Restricted funds – these are funds that can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the Society. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes. Further explanations of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the accounts. ## **1.4 Income** All income is recognised once the Society has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income can be measured reliably. Donations and legacies are recognised upon receipt and are deferred only when the Society has to fulfil conditions before becoming entitled to them (such as the service or benefit being provided) or when the donor has specified that the income is to be expended in a future period. No amounts are included in the financial statements for services donated by volunteers. Income from charitable activities is recognised based on the date of the event and in the case of income from members, income is recognised on the membership period up to the year-end date. Other trading activities are recognised as earned (as the related goods and services are provided). Income from investments is recognised on a receivable basis. ## **1.5 Expenditure** Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a third party, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Education and skills Public engagement Thought leadership Recognising excellence Nations and regions Membership and volunteers Financial support Our people National events Centre reports Governance and finance 89 Introduction and objectives Expenditure on raising funds are those costs incurred in attracting voluntary income, and those incurred in trading activities that raise funds. Expenditure on charitable activities comprise all expenditure identified as wholly or mainly attributable to achieving the charitable objectives of the charity. These costs include staff costs, wholly or mainly attributable support costs and an apportionment of general overheads. Governance costs include those incurred in the governance of the charity and its assets and are primarily associated with constitutional and statutory requirements. Support costs, which include central office functions, have been allocated across the categories of charitable expenditure, governance costs and the costs of raising funds. The basis of the cost allocation has been explained in the notes to the accounts. ## **1.6 Intangible fixed assets other than goodwill** Intangible fixed assets, which represent the costs of branding and software, are stated at cost less accumulated amortisation. Amortisation is calculated using the straight line method to allocate the depreciable amount of the assets to their residual value, over their estimated useful life, which is three years and commences when the asset is brought into use. Where factors, such as technological advancement indicate that residual value or useful life have changed, the residual value, useful life or amortisation rate are amended prospectively to reflect the new circumstances. The assets are reviewed for impairment if the above factors indicate that the carrying amount may be impaired. ## **1.7 Tangible fixed assets** Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost less estimated residual value of each asset over its expected useful life, as follows: - n Leasehold improvements – Straight line over the life of the lease; - n Fixtures and fittings – Five years straight line; - n Computers – Three years straight line. ## **1.8 Fixed asset investments** Fixed asset investments are stated at cost or fair value in accordance with paragraph 10.53 of the Charities SORP (FRS 102). ## **1.9 Impairment of fixed assets** At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). ## **1.10 Stock** Stock is valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value and is determined on a first in, first out basis. Net realisable value is the price at which stock can be sold in the normal course of business after allowing for the costs of realisation. The income from sale of stock is recognised at the point of sale and where stock is used during events, it is expensed. ## **1.11 Cash and cash equivalents** Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash at bank and cash in hand. ## **1.12 Financial instruments** The Society only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value. ## Basic financial assets Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised. Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount offered. Prepayments Education and skills Public engagement Thought leadership Recognising excellence Nations and regions Membership and volunteers Financial support Our people National events Centre reports Governance and finance 90 Introduction and objectives are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due. ## Basic financial liabilities Basic financial liabilities, including creditors are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised. Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method. Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due. ## Derecognition of financial liabilities Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled. ## **1.13 Group financial statements** These financial statements consolidate the results of the Society, (including its centres) and its wholly owned trading subsidiaries, RTS Enterprises Limited, RTS (IBC) Limited and RTS Academy Limited (which was incorporated on 4 July 2023) on a line by line basis. A separate Statement of Financial Activities and Income and Expenditure account are not presented for the charity itself following the exemptions permitted by section 408 of the Companies Act 2006. A separate cash flow has not been presented for the charity itself following the exemptions permitted by FRS102. The total income for the charity for the year ended 31 December 2023 was £4,209,121 (2022: £3,484,653). The total net expenditure for the charity for the year ended 31 December 2023 was £3,374,565 (2022: £2,886,287). ## **1.14 Operating leases** Rentals payable under operating leases are charged on a straight line basis over the term of the lease. ## **1.15 Employee benefits** The Society provides a range of benefits to employees, including annual bonus arrangements, paid holiday arrangements and a pension contribution plan. Short-term benefits, including holiday pay and other similar non-monetary benefits are recognised as an expense in the period in which the service is received, where material. The Society operates a defined contribution scheme. Contributions are charged in the accounts as they become payable in accordance with the rules of the scheme. ## **2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements** In the application of the charity’s accounting policies, the Trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods. ## **Critical judgements** Impairment of debtors The Group makes an estimate of the recoverable value of trade and other debtors. When assessing impairment of these debtors, the Trustees consider factors including the current credit rating of the debtor, the ageing profile of debtors and historical experience. ## Impairment of other investments The Group makes an estimate of the recoverable amount of other investments. When assessing impairment of other investments, the Trustees consider factors including the current economic climate and historical experience. Education and skills Public engagement Thought leadership Recognising excellence Nations and regions Membership and volunteers Financial support Our people National events Centre reports Governance and finance 91 ## **3 Donations and legacies** |Unrestricted funds
Patron donations
Bursary donations
Other donations
Unrestricted Funds – total donations
Restricted Funds – donations|2023
£
726,042
19,000
138,593
883,635
3,220
886,855|2022
£
618,650
51,000
108,247
777,897
2,534
780,431| |---|---|---| ## **4 Charitable activities** The income was primarily from the Royal Television Society’s charitable activities. |£
Unrestricted funds – events,
conferences and awards
Restricted funds – events,
conferences and awards
Royalties and other income
Income from members|2023
£
614,463
2,200
6,168
227,628
850,459|2022
521,601
3,805
3,807
232,331| |---|---|---| |||761,544| Membership income receivable in the year amounted to £227,122 (2022: £314,594) and the sum of £83,559 (2022: £82,263) has been deferred at the year-end in accordance with the Society’s accounting policies. ## **5 Other trading activity** ||2023|2022| |---|---|---| ||£|£| |Commercial trading operations|3,214,185|2,545,567| Introduction and objectives Education and skills Public engagement Thought leadership Recognising excellence Nations and regions Membership and volunteers Financial support Our people National events Centre reports Governance and finance 92 ## **6 Investments** ## **8 Raising funds** Introduction and objectives Education and skills |||| |---|---|---| |Unrestricted Funds –
investment income
Restricted Funds –
investment income|2023
£
181,763
4,031
185,794|2022
£
150,143
4,025| |||154,168| ## **7 Net income/(expenditure) for the year – Group** ||2023|2022| |---|---|---| ||£|£| |Net income/(expenditure) for the||| |year is stated after charging:||| |Operating lease expenditure|187,525|188,073| |Amortisation of intangible assets|6,140|13,480| |Depreciation of tangible assets|14,441|11,185| |Auditors’ remuneration||| |– Audit|27,000|21,850| |– Tax advisory services|5,031|4,199| |– Other advisory services|360|9,650| |Fundraising and publicity
Fundraising costs of generating
voluntary income from subsidiaries
Other fundraising costs
Development costs from subsidiary
Fundraising and publicity|Direct
Support
costs
costs
2023
2023
£
£
931,775
690,681
–
162,497
249,069
–
1,180,844
853,178|Total
Direct
costs
2023
2022
£
£
1,622,456
737,088
162,497
–
249,069
18,071
2,034,022
755,159|Support
Total
costs
2022
2022
£
£
521,707
1,258,795
164,710
164,710
–
18,071–
686,417
1,441,576| |---|---|---|---| During the year, development costs continued on expanding our presence in on-line education for televisionrelated subjects. ## **9 Charitable activities** |Events, conferences and awards
Bursaries
Magazine publications
Governance costs
Taxation
Total expenditure|Direct
costs
2023
£
950,840
174,235
184,765
19,022
(367)
1,328,495|Support
costs
2023
£
990,503
148,840
44,107
28,690
–
1,212,140|Total
2023
£
1,941,343
323,075
228,872
47,712
(367)
2,540,635|Direct
costs
2022
£
709,526
192,375
143,683
12,268
3,069
1,060,921|Support
costs
2022
£
954,197
120,530
43,743
35,816
–
1,154,286|Total
2022
£
1,663,723
312,905
187,426
48,084
3,069| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |||||||2,215,207| Public engagement Thought leadership Recognising excellence Nations and regions Membership and volunteers Financial support Our people National events Centre reports Governance and finance 93 ## **10 Analysis of support costs** The charity allocates its support costs as shown in the table below: |Cost of
generating funds
£
Management and other costs
27,995
Premises costs
156,703
Employee-related costs
492,823
Finance, legal and professional
and IT costs
175,657
Total
853,178|Charitable
Governance
activities
costs
£
£
104,703
11,680
174,134
–
704,776
–
199,837
17,010
1,183,450
28,690|Total
2023
£
144,378
330,837
1,197,599
392,504| |---|---|---| |||2,065,318| ## **Analysis of support costs – previous year** |Cost of
generating funds
£
Management and other costs
21,496
Premises costs
134,776
Employee-related costs
394,496
Finance, legal and professional
and IT costs
135,649
Total
686,417|Charitable
Governance
activities
costs
£
£
77,685
10,409
190,832
––
697,321
––
152,632
25,407
1,118,470
35,816|Total
2022
£
109,590
325,608
1,091,817
313,688| |---|---|---| |||1,840,703| Support costs in notes 8 and 9 are included within expenditure in the SOFA set out above have been allocated by activity with the exception of employee costs which has been based on a time allocation. The cost allocation includes an area of judgement and the charity has had to consider the cost benefit of detailed workings and record keeping. Introduction and objectives Education and skills Public engagement Thought leadership Recognising excellence Nations and regions Membership and volunteers Financial support Our people National events Centre reports Governance and finance 94 ## **11 Employees** ## Number of employees The average number of full time equivalent employees (also the average monthly head count) of the Group during the year was as follows: |Management and other
Membership
Events and conferences
Finance
Digital
Bursary and centres
Academy
Employment costs
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Pension costs
Other costs|2023
Number
3
2
3
3
3
4
1
19
2023
£
977,098
108,795
99,016
13,315
1,198,224|2022
Number
3
2
3
3
4
2
–
17
2022
£
868,990
97,732
85,571
13,256| |---|---|---| |||1,065,549| ## **11 Employees (continued)** The key management personnel of the group comprise those of the Society and the key management personnel of its wholly owned subsidiaries, RTS Enterprises Limited, RTS (IBC) Limited and RTS Academy Limited, which was incorporated on 4 July 2023. The key management personnel of the Society are the Chief Executive, whose employee benefits (including employers national insurance and employers pension contributions) total £287,980 (2022: £277,378) and the Trustees, who received no remuneration in the year (2022: £nil). The key management personnel of the wholly owned subsidiaries are the directors, who received no remuneration in the year. During 2023, a Trustee was paid for separate services, relating to writing articles for the magazine, and received £1,652 (2022 £nil). Certain members of the Board of Trustees are reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred by them in carrying out their duties for the Society. The total expenses (which related to the reimbursement of travel costs) incurred by the Trustees during the year was £346 (2022: £106). The number of Trustees who had expenses reimbursed amounted to 2 (2022: 1). The number of employees who received emoluments (excluding pension contributions and national insurance contributions) in excess of £60,000 was as follows: ||2023|2022| |---|---|---| ||Number|Number| |£230,001 - £240,000|1|–| |£220,001 - £230,000|–|1| |£70,001 - £80,000|1|1| ||2|2| The total contributions in the year to money purchase pension schemes for higherpaid employees were £40,590 (2022: £34,898). The number of higher-paid employees to whom retirement benefits are accruing under such schemes is 2 (2021: 2). Introduction and objectives Education and skills Public engagement Thought leadership Recognising excellence Nations and regions Membership and volunteers Financial support Our people National events Centre reports Governance and finance 95 ## **12 Taxation** The company is a registered charity and no provision is considered necessary for taxation. In the accounts of RTS Enterprises Limited and RTS Academy Limited, there was no tax charge (2022: Nil), for RTS (IBC) Limited there was a tax refund of £367 (2022: a charge of £3,069). ## **13 Intangible fixed assets** |Group
Software and
branding
£
Cost
At 1 January 2023
345,075
Additions
12,800
At 31 December2023
357,875
Amortisation
At 1 January 2023
334,893
Amortisation charged for the year
6,140
At 31 December 2023
341,033
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2023
16,842
At 31 December 2022
10,182|Society
Software
£
345,075
–|Society
Software
£
345,075
–| |---|---|---| ||345,075|| ||334,893
6,140|| ||341,033|| |||4,042| |||10,182| Introduction and objectives Education and skills Public engagement Thought leadership Recognising excellence Nations and regions Membership and volunteers Financial support Our people National events Centre reports Governance and finance 96 ## **14 Tangible fixed assets** ## **14 Tangible fixed assets (continued)** |
Leasehold
improvements

£
Cost
At 1 January 2023
118,665
Additions
––
Disposals
––
At 31 December 2023
118,665
Depreciation
At 1 January 2023
118,665
Depreciation charged for the year
––
Disposals
––
At 31 December 2023
118,665
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2023
––
At 31 December 2022
–|Group
Fixtures
and fttings
£
186,436
14,896
(11,088)
190,244
162,568
14,440
(11,088)
165,920
24,324
23,868|Society
Leasehold
Fixtures
improvements
and fttings
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2023
118,665
186,436
Additions
––
13,330
Disposals
––
(11,088)
At 31 December 2023
118,665
188,678
Depreciation
At 1 January 2023
118,665
162,568
Depreciation charged for the year
––
14,353
Disposals
––
(11,088)
At 31 December 2023
118,665
165,833
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2023
––
22,845
At 31 December 2022
–
23,868
Total
£
305,101
14,896
(11,088)
308,909
281,233
14,440
(11,088)
284,585
24,324
23,868|Total
£
305,101
13,330
(11,088)| |---|---|---|---| ||||307,343| ||||281,233
14,353
(11,088)| ||||284,498| ||||22,845| ||||23,868| Introduction and objectives Education and skills Public engagement Thought leadership Recognising excellence Nations and regions Membership and volunteers Financial support Our people National events Centre reports Governance and finance 97 ## **15 Fixed asset investments** |Shares in subsidiary undertakings
Other unlisted investments (at cost)
Sarasins Class A inc Endowment
(at fair value)|Group
2023
2022
£
£
––
––
54,080
54,080
5,370,906
5,079,059
5,424,986
5,133,139|Society
2023
2022
£
£
5
4
––
––
5,370,906
5,079,059
5,370,911
5,079,063|Society
2023
2022
£
£
5
4
––
––
5,370,906
5,079,059
5,370,911
5,079,063| |---|---|---|---| ||||5,079,063| All the fixed asset investments are held in the UK or by UK-based investment managers. The Board of Trustees considers it appropriate to state the fixed asset investments at cost, apart from those held with the investment managers, which are held at fair value. Other unlisted investments relates to an investment in International Broadcasting Convention. On 31 December 2023 it was converted into International Broadcasting Convention LLP and there was no impact on the carrying value of the investment. Included in Sarasins Class A Inc endowment, held with investment managers, is a revaluation gain for 2023 of £288,328 (2022: £720,214 loss), purchases of £2,307 (2022: £7,168) and rebated management fees of £3,519 (2022: £3,977). There were no other movements. ## **15 Fixed asset investments (continued)** At 31 December 2023, the Society owned all of the ordinary share capital of RTS Enterprises Ltd (company no. 01999837 and RTS (IBC) Limited (company no. 03631477), which organise and stage courses, exhibitions and other events related to the television industry. RTS Academy Ltd is 100% owned by the Society (company no. 14979393) and is developing online education courses on television- related subjects and intends to launch its modules in September 2024 . At 31 December 2023, the aggregate amount of these companies’ assets, liabilities, share capital and reserves was: |Total assets
Creditors: amounts falling
due within one year
Represented by:
Share capital and reserves|RTS Enterprises
RTS (IBC)
RTS Academy
Limited
Limited
Limited
2023
2022
2023
2022
2023
£
£
£
£
£
791,259
585,676
839,406
740,921
19,384
(791,257)
(585,674)
(839,404)
(740,919)
(309,374)
2
2
2
2
(289,990)
2
2
2
2
(289,990)| |---|---| Included within creditors above is income of £194,920 (2022: £154,520) which has been deferred in the accounts of RTS Enterprises Limited, with £154,520 (2022: £191,140) being released to the profit and loss account. RTS Enterprises Limited, RTS (IBC) Limited and RTS Academy Limited pay any profits for the year to the charity by a deed of covenant. A summary of the trading results of each subsidiary is shown on the next page: Introduction and objectives Education and skills Public engagement Thought leadership Recognising excellence Nations and regions Membership and volunteers Financial support Our people National events Centre reports Governance and finance 98 ## **15 Fixed asset investments (continued)** RTS Enterprises Limited and RTS (IBC) Limited pay any profits for the year to the charity by a deed of covenant. A summary of the trading results of each subsidiary is shown below: ||RTS Enterprises|RTS (IBC)|RTS Academy|
Total| |---|---|---|---|---| ||Limited|Limited|Limited|2023| ||£|£|£|£| |Turnover|1,652,594|1,561,591|–|3,214,185| |Cost of sales|(907,120)|–|–|(907,120)| |Gross proft|745,474|1,561,591|–|2,307,065| |Development costs|––|–|(267,140)|(267,140)| |Administration expenses|(260,695)|(12,620)|(14,309)|(287,624)| |Operating proft/(loss)|484,779|1,548,971|(281,449)|1,752,301| |Other interest receivable||||| |and similar income|17,594|1,901|–|19,495| |Interest payable|(1,002)|(4,207)|(8,542)|(13,751)| |Taxation|––|367|–|367| |Proft/(loss) on ordinary activities||||| |after taxation|501,371|1,547,032|(289,991)|1,758,412| |Payment under deed of covenant|(501,371)|(1,547,032)|–|(2,048,403)| |Retained loss b/forward|––|–|–|–| |Retained loss for the year|––|–|(289,991)|(289,991)| ## **15 Fixed asset investments (continued)** |Previous year|||| |---|---|---|---| ||RTS Enterprises|RTS (IBC)|Total| ||Limited|Limited|2022| ||£|£|£| |Turnover|1,231,052|1,314,515|2,545,567| |Cost of sales|(732,335)|–|(732,335)| |Gross proft|498,717|1,314,515|1,813,232| |Administration expenses|(160,964)|(11,869)|(172,833)| |Operating proft|337,753|1,302,646|1,640,399| |Other interest receivable and similar income|2,919|710|3,629| |Interest payable|(575)|(2,443)|(3,018)| |Taxation|––|(3,069)|(3,069)| |Proft on ordinary activities after taxation|340,097|1,297,844|1,637,941| |Payment under deed of covenant|(340,097)|(1,293,212)|(1,633,309)| |Retained loss b/forward|––|(4,632)|(4,632)| |Retained loss for the year|––|–|–| Introduction and objectives Education and skills Public engagement Thought leadership Recognising excellence Nations and regions Membership and volunteers Financial support Our people National events Centre reports Governance and finance 99 ## **16 Cash and cash equivalents** Cash and cash equivalents consist of: |Cash and cash equivalents consist of:||| |---|---|---| |Cash at bank and in hand
**17 Stock**|Group
2023
2022
£
£
2,962,195
2,388,129|Society
2023
2022
£
£
2,867,440
2,213,375| |Stock|Group
2023
2022
£
£
35,102
28,394|Society
2023
2022
£
£
963
963| Stock consists of the gold heads relating to the awards distributed or sold. ## **18 Debtors** |||Group||Society|Society| |---|---|---|---|---|---| ||2023||2022|2023|2022| ||£||£|£|£| |Amounts falling due within one year:|||||| |Trade debtors|400,411||401,171|102,437|139,434| |Amount owed by group undertakings|––||––|1,285,994|1,088,782| |Prepayments|182,742||149,079|139,545|90,640| |Accrued income|765,143||671,682|624|5,603| |Other debtors|9,734||9,258|989|308| ||1,358,030|
1,231,190||1,529,589|1,324,767| Introduction and objectives Education and skills Public engagement Thought leadership Recognising excellence Nations and regions Membership and volunteers Financial support Our people National events Centre reports Governance and finance 100 ## **19 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year** ||||| |---|---|---|---| |Bank loan
Trade creditors
Deferred income
Accruals
Accruals grants payable
Taxation and social security
Other creditors|Group
2023
2022
£
£
108,333
100,000
103,364
139,741
347,171
288,335
465,323
254,007
127,000
120,000
91,771
87,257
12,316
10,325
1,255,278
999,665|Society
2023
2022
£
£
108,333
100,000
36,825
134,604
152,251
133,815
408,080
233,016
127,000
120,000
101,024
87,229
6,085
10,246
939,598
818,910|| ||||818,910| Deferred income includes membership subscriptions, award entries and ticket sales for the following year. |Group
2023
2022
£
£
Deferred income at 1 January
288,335
293,635
Amounts released to income
(288,335)
(293,635)
Amounts deferred
347,171
288,335
Deferred income at 31 December
347,171
288,335|Society
2023
2022
£
£
133,815
102,495
(133,815)
(102,495)
152,251
133,815
152,251
133,815|Society
2023
2022
£
£
133,815
102,495
(133,815)
(102,495)
152,251
133,815
152,251
133,815| |---|---|---| |||133,815| ## **20 Creditors: amounts falling due after one year** |Bank loan (between two and fve years)|Group
2023
2022
£
£
250,000
350,000
250,000
350,000|Society
2023
2022
£
£
250,000
350,000
250,000
350,000|Society
2023
2022
£
£
250,000
350,000
250,000
350,000| |---|---|---|---| ||||350,000| The Society entered into a CBILS loan agreement with NatWest and funds were drawn on 1 July 2021. The interest rate is fixed at 2.28% for 5 years and will then revert to the Bank of England base rate +1.69%. The loan is repayable penalty free at any time up to the expiry date of 30 June 2027. The loan is amortising in equal annual instalments until the expiry date. ## **21 Retirement benefit schemes** The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund. The charge to expenditure in respect of defined contribution schemes was £98,555 (2022: £85,571). Introduction and objectives Education and skills Public engagement Thought leadership Recognising excellence Nations and regions Membership and volunteers Financial support Our people National events Centre reports Governance and finance 101 ## **22 Restricted funds: Group and Society** The income funds of the charity include restricted funds comprising the following unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust for specific purposes: |Balance at
1 January
2023
£
Steve Hewlett Memorial Fund
65,180
London Awards Fund
3,929
Shiers Memorial Fund
48,966
Beresford-Cooke Fund
30,305
148,380|Movement in funds
Income
Expenditure
Revaluations,
Balance at
gains
31 December
2023
£
£
£
£
6,993
(5,391)
3,038
69,820
94
–
183
4,206
1,578
(5,000)
2,637
48,181
786
–
1,520
32,611
9,451
(10,391)
7,378
154,818| |---|---| The Steve Hewlett Memorial Fund scholarship is an initiative by the Society and the Media Society and will be presented each year to recipients from a lower-income family studying an undergraduate broadcast journalism course in the UK. In 2023, one new award was made (2022: two new awards). The London Awards Fund has been set up so as to recognise excellence in a young technologist. The Society received a bequest from the estate of the late Mrs MF Shiers to establish the George and May F Shiers Memorial Fund. The income of the fund that is under the control of the Society’s Board of Trustees is to be devoted to the study, collection and presentation of material concerning the history of television. The Society received a bequest from the estate of the late Mrs Beresford-Cooke to establish the RTS Young Television Engineer Award. The income of the fund is under the control of the Society’s Board of Trustees and is to be used to assist the recipient of the Award to attend the IBC Conference in Amsterdam. The cumulative revaluation gains and losses at the year end amounted to £16,626 gain (2022: £8,848 gain). ## **22 Restricted funds: Group and Society (continued)** Restricted funds: Group and Society – previous year |Balance at
1 January
2022
£
Steve Hewlett Memorial Fund
71,791
London Awards Fund
4,291
Shiers Memorial Fund
57,979
Beresford-Cooke Fund
33,312
167,373|Movement in funds
Income
Expenditure
Revaluations,
Balance at
gains and
31 December
(losses)
2022
£
£
£
£
7,911
(6,936)
(7,586)
65,180
94
–
(456)
3,929
1,573
(3,000)
(7,586)
48,966
786
–
(3,793)
30,305
10,364
(9,936)
(19,421)
148,380| |---|---| Introduction and objectives Education and skills Public engagement Thought leadership Recognising excellence Nations and regions Membership and volunteers Financial support Our people National events Centre reports Governance and finance 102 ## **23 Unrestricted funds: Group and Society restated** |Revaluation
Fund
£
At 1 January 2023 restated
678,861
Income
––
Expenditure
––
Movements on investment
280,950
Transfer of funds
––
At 31 December 2023
959,811|Movement
General
Fund
£
6,492,996
5,127,842
(4,447,266)
––
(171,500)
7,002,072|in funds – Group
Bursary
IT
Total
Fund
Fund
2023
£
£
£
70,000
75,000
7,316,857
–
––
5,127,842
(117,000)
––
(4,564,266)
––
––
280,950
134,500
37,000–
––
87,500
112,000
8,161,383| |---|---|---| The Bursary Fund, which was set up in 2018, represents the amount committed by the Society in connection with the Student Bursary Schemes. The commitments to the Steve Hewlett Scholarships are included in the Steve Hewlett Memorial Fund (note 22). A number of bursaries have been provided by Patrons and others who have committed to their future funding. These commitments totalled £50,000 at the year end (2022: £40,000) and are not part of the Bursary Fund. The IT fund relates to a forthcoming management system upgrade required. ## **23 Unrestricted funds: Group and Society restated (continued)** |Revaluation
Fund
£
At 1 January 2023 restated
678,861
Income
––
Expenditure
––
Movements on investment
280,950
Transfer of funds
––
At 31 December 2023
959,811|Movement in funds – Society
General
Bursary
IT
Fund
Fund
Fund
£
£
£
6,511,067
70,000
75,000
4,199,670
–
–
(3,247,174)
(117,000)
–
––
––
––
(171,500)
134,500
37,000–
7,292,063
87,500
112,000|Total
2023
£
7,334,928
4,199,670
(3,364,174)
280,950
––| |---|---|---| |||8,451,374| Introduction and objectives Education and skills Public engagement Thought leadership Recognising excellence Nations and regions Membership and volunteers Financial support Our people National events Centre reports Governance and finance 103 ## **23 Unrestricted funds: Group and Society restated (continued)** ## Unrestricted funds: Group and Society – previous year restated |At 1 January 2022
Income
Expenditure
Movements on investment
Transfer of funds restated
At 31 December 2022 restated|Movement in funds – Group
Revaluation
General
Bursary
Fund
Fund
Fund
£
£
£
1,379,654
5,788,497
190,000
––
4,199,346
32,000
––
(3,532,847)
(114,000)
(700,793)
––
––
––
38,000
(38,000)
678,861
6,492,996
70,000|IT
Total
Fund
2022
£
£
75,000
7,433,151
––
4,231,346
––
(3,646,847)
––
(700,793)
––
––
75,000
7,316,857| |---|---|---| ## Restatement 2022 has been restated as the transfer of funds from the General fund to the Bursary fund was incorrectly stated over previous years. This change has resulted in an increase of funds to the general fund and a reduction of funds available to the bursary fund of £114,000: |At 31 December 2022 as previously stated
Transfer of funds correction
Restated 31 December 2022|General
Bursary
Fund
Fund
£
£
6,378,996
184,000
114,000
(114,000)–
6,492,996
70,000| |---|---| ## **23 Unrestricted funds: Group and Society restated (continued)** ## Unrestricted funds: Group and Society – previous year restated |At 1 January 2022
Income
Expenditure
Movements on investment
Transfer of funds restated
At 31 December 2022 restated|Movement in funds – Society
Revaluation
General
Bursary
Fund
Fund
Fund
£
£
£
1,379,654
5,793,129
190,000
––
3,442,289
32,000
––
(2,762,351)
(114,000)
(700,793)
––
––
––
38,000
(38,000)
678,861
6,511,067
70,000|IT
Fund
£
75,000
––
––
––
––
75,000|Total
2022
£
7,437,783
3,474,289
(2,876,351)
(700,793)
––
7,334,928| |---|---|---|---| ## Restatement 2022 has been restated as the transfer of funds from the General fund to the Bursary fund was incorrectly stated over previous years. This change has resulted in an increase of funds to the general fund and a reduction of funds available to the bursary fund of £114,000: ||General|Bursary| |---|---|---| ||Fund|Fund| ||£|£| |At 31 December 2022 as previously stated|6,397,067|184,000| |Transfer of funds correction|114,000|(114,000)–| |Restated 31 December 2022|6,511,067|70,000| Introduction and objectives Education and skills Public engagement Thought leadership Recognising excellence Nations and regions Membership and volunteers Financial support Our people National events Centre reports Governance and finance 104 ## **24 Analysis of net assets between funds** |Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
£
£
Fund balances at 31 December 2023
are presented by:
Intangible fxed assets
16,842
––
Tangible fxed assets
24,324
––
Investments
5,279,955
145,031
Current assets
3,090,262
9,787
Creditors due after more
than one year
(250,000)
––
Total net assets
8,161,383
154,818|Total
2023
£
16,842
24,324
5,424,986
3,100,049
(250,000)| |---|---| ||8,316,201| ## Analysis of net assets between funds – previous year ||Unrestricted|Restricted|Total| |---|---|---|---| ||funds|funds|2022| ||£|£|£| |Fund balances at 31 December 2022|||| |are presented by:|||| |Intangible fxed assets|10,182|––|10,182| |Tangible fxed assets|23,868|––|23,868| |Investments|4,995,889|137,250|5,133,139| |Current assets|2,636,918|11,130|2,648,048| |Creditors due after more|||| |than one year|(350,000)|––|(350,000)| |Total net assets|7,316,857|148,380|7,465,237| ## **25 Liability of Members** The Society is limited by guarantee without any share capital. In the event of the Society being wound up, each member is liable to contribute for the payment of the debts and liabilities of the Society such amount as may be required, but not exceeding £1. ## **26 Operating lease commitments** At the reporting end date the group had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows: |||| |---|---|---| |Within one year
Between two and fve years
In over fve years|2023
£
187,525
733,226
568,131
1,488,882|2022
£
187,525
737,726
751,156| |||1,676,407| Introduction and objectives Education and skills Public engagement Thought leadership Recognising excellence Nations and regions Membership and volunteers Financial support Our people National events Centre reports Governance and finance 105 ## **27 Related party transactions** During 2014, the Society entered into a contract with M True Consulting Ltd for the services of Mike True to provide Programme Management support for the development of its new digital platforms and online presence. At that time Mike True was the partner and is now the spouse of Theresa Wise, Chief Executive of the RTS. Before contracting with Mike True, the day rates of providers were market tested. Following completion of the digital project, Mike True was retained to provide systems support and supplier management services. The Trustees reviewed and amended the contract during 2016 and were of the opinion that the agreement continues to provide good value for money. During 2023, RTS Academy Limited entered into a separate contract with M True Consulting Ltd for the services of Mike True to assist with the development of online education courses for television related subjects. The Trustees formally review the contracts annually and continue to be involved on an ongoing basis in approving payments. The total amount charged by M True Consulting Ltd in the financial year was £64,102 (2022: £35,840) with £6,369 (2022: £2,598) remaining unpaid and included in creditors at the balance sheet date. Details of Trustees remuneration and expenses can be located in note 11. ## **28 Analysis of changes in net funds** |Cash at bank and in hand
Loan due within one year
Loan due between two and fve years
Net funds|1 January
Cashfows
Loan
31 December
2023
movement
2023
£
£
£
£
2,388,129
574,066
––
2,962,195
(100,000)
91,667
(100,000)
(108,333)
(350,000)
– –
100,000
(250,000)
1,938,129
665,733
–
2,603,862| |---|---| ## **29 Cash generated from operations** |2023
£
Proft/(loss) for the year:
850,964
Adjustments for:
Investment income recognised in statement of fnancial activities
(185,794)
Net (gains)/ losses on investments
(288,328)
Amortisation and impairment of intangible assets
6,140
Depreciation and impairment of tangible fxed assets
14,440
Loan interest
9,271–
Movements in working capital:
(Increase) in stock
(6,708)
(Increase) in trade debtors
(126,840)
Increase in trade creditors within one year
247,280
Cash generated/(used) in operating activities
520,425|2022
£
(135,287)
(154,168)
720,214
13,480
11,185
5,539
(16,083)
(825,361)
177,280
(203,201)| |---|---| Introduction and objectives Education and skills Public engagement Thought leadership Recognising excellence Nations and regions Membership and volunteers Financial support Our people National events Centre reports Governance and finance **106** Introduction and objectives ## **30 Prior year consolidated statement of financial activities** |
Notes
Income from:
Donations and legacies
3
Charitable activities
4
Other trading activities
5
Investments
6
Total income
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
8
Charitable activities
9
Total expenditure
Net income
Net losses on investments
22, 23
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds
Fund balances at 1 January 2022
Fund balances at 31 December 2022|Unrestricted
funds
2022
£
777,897
757,739
2,545,567
150,143
4,231,346
1,441,576
2,205,271
3,646,847
584,499
(700,793)
(116,294)
7,433,151
7,316,857|Restricted
funds
2022
£
2,534
3,805
––
4,025
10,364
––
9,936
9,936
428
(19,421)
(18,993)
167,373
148,380|Total
2022
£
780,431
761,544
2,545,567
154,168| |---|---|---|---| ||||4,241,710| ||||1,441,576
2,215,207| ||||3,656,783| ||||584,927
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