Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1/1/23 To 31/12/23
Charity name: Mid Cheshire Musical Theatre Company
Charity registration number: 500052
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The object of the Company is to educate the public in the dramatic and operatic arts and to further the development of public appreciation and taste in the said arts |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
The Company has provided entertainment for the public of Mid Cheshire with the preparation of a Musical revue and the Musical "Oliver" following cancellation of the proposed production "Our House" The Youth Theatre group delivered a successful and well attended production of "Little Mermaid" |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees have noted the guidance provided. |
Additional information (optional)
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| SORP reference | ||
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | N/A |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | N/A |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | The Company is reliant on volunteers to form the Committee, assist with show production and organise fund raising events. |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | In providing Musical Theatre entertainment to the population of Mid Cheshire and further afield ,the Company both Adult and Youth sections have brought live theatre to the stage. The audience reaction has been excellent. Our Youth group provides a strong support for young people 10-18 and is currently over subscribed |
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Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | At the end of the reporting period the Company finances were much reduced due to issues arising from unprofitable shows. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Any reserves are held to fund future shows |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £16,136.44 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | Following the resignation of Committee members and the deferment of a major production, a new Committee was able to give direction and stability ensuring the future of the Company. |
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Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Ticket sales, Bingo evenings, Open Mic events |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | N/A |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | Productions not being viable and losing money Greater number of groups offering Musical Theatre events locally Inability to attract new members |
| Other | N/A |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Managed by a Committee elected from members of MCMTC |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Trustees are sought by word of mouth or advertising locally within the membership |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
N/A |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | Managed by an elected committee Members of NODA and ACT |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | As above |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Mid Cheshire Musical Theatre Company |
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| Other name the charity uses | MCMTC |
| Registered charity number | 500052 |
| Charity’s principal address | 105 Mornant Avenue Hartford Northwich Cheshire CW8 2FG |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Michael Finnigan | MidCheshire Musical Theatre Company |
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. Signedon behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) M.J.Finnigan
Full name(s) Michael John Finnigan
Position (eg Secretary, Trustee Chair, etc)
Date
16/7/24
Mid Cheshire Musical Theatre Company
Income and Expenditure Account for the year to 31[st] December 2023
| Income £ p Membership fees Adults 900.00 Membership fees Youth 4800.00 Review - Thanks for the Musicals 3893.11 Open Mic night 171.21 Frozen Youth production 17100.63 Interest Business Reserve Account 178.76 NODA Long service awards 120.00 D J Guest 45.00 Act Awards night 476.00 Miscellaneous 534.34 Expenditure NODA Membership 230.00 ACT Membership 125.00 Insurance 1294.40 Frozen Youth production 9943.60 Rehearsal room hire Adult & Youth 2489.89 Flowers/Gifts/Post 134.25 NODA Long service awards 120.00 Johnson Rental storage unit 240.00 Web-site 42.00 Curtain Call 50.00 Winnington Park Rec 275.00 D J Guest (Refund) 45.00 Claire Mather-Dodd (youth Account) 200.00 ACT Award night 476.00 Oliver Licence 500.00 Scenery Solutions Oliver deposit 924.00 Thank you for the Musicals 2616.37 Miscellaneous 598.37 Excess of income over Expenditure for the year |
£28219.05 £20300.61 £7918.44 |
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Balance Sheet as at 31[st] December 2023
| Balance Sheet as at 31st December 2023 | |
|---|---|
| Current Account Deposit Account General fund brought forward Profit for the year to 31st December 2023 |
£ p 27.21 24027.67 24054.88 |
| 16136.44 7918.44 24054.88 |
Mid Cheshire Musical Theatre Company
Income and Expenditure Account for the year to 31[st] December 2023
| Income £ p Membership fees Adults 900.00 Membership fees Youth 4800.00 Review - Thanks for the Musicals 3893.11 Open Mic night 171.21 Frozen Youth production 17100.63 Interest Business Reserve Account 178.76 NODA Long service awards 120.00 D J Guest 45.00 Act Awards night 476.00 Miscellaneous 534.34 Expenditure NODA Membership 230.00 ACT Membership 125.00 Insurance 1294.40 Frozen Youth production 9943.60 Rehearsal room hire Adult & Youth 2489.89 Flowers/Gifts/Post 134.25 NODA Long service awards 120.00 Johnson Rental storage unit 240.00 Web-site 42.00 Curtain Call 50.00 Winnington Park Rec 275.00 D J Guest (Refund) 45.00 Claire Mather-Dodd (youth Account) 200.00 ACT Award night 476.00 Oliver Licence 500.00 Scenery Solutions Oliver deposit 924.00 Thank you for the Musicals 2616.37 Miscellaneous 598.37 Excess of income over Expenditure for the year |
£28219.05 £20300.61 £7918.44 |
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Balance Sheet as at 31[st] December 2023
| Balance Sheet as at 31st December 2023 | |
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| Current Account Deposit Account General fund brought forward Profit for the year to 31st December 2023 |
£ p 27.21 24027.67 24054.88 |
| 16136.44 7918.44 24054.88 |