2025-12-31-accounts - Mid Cheshire Musical Theatre Company

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Trustees’ Annual Report

For the period 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025

Charity name	Mid Cheshire Musical Theatre Company
Other name	MCMTC
Charity registration number	500052
Principal address	105 Mornant Avenue, Hartford, Northwich, Cheshire CW8 2FG

Objectives and Activities

Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document

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

The Company has provided entertainment for the public of Mid Cheshire and further afield through live musical theatre. During the year the Company presented “Beauty and the Beast” and the Youth Theatre group delivered a production of “Shrek Jr”. These productions provided opportunities for members to participate in and develop their skills in the dramatic and musical arts, while providing live entertainment for the public.

Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit

The Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit.

Policy on grant making

N/A

Policy on social investment including programme-related investment

N/A

Contribution made by volunteers

The Company is reliant on volunteers to form the Committee, assist with show production, support the Youth Theatre and organise fundraising and other activities.

Achievements and Performance

Summary of the main achievements of the charity

In providing musical theatre entertainment to the population of Mid Cheshire and further afield, the Company’s Adult and Youth sections have brought live theatre to the stage. During 2025, the Company staged “Beauty and the Beast” and the Youth Theatre staged “Shrek Jr”. These productions enabled members, including young people, to participate in live theatre and develop their performance and production skills, while providing entertainment and cultural benefit to audiences.

Achievements against objectives set

The Company continued to pursue its charitable objectives through the staging of its productions and by providing opportunities for members to participate in musical theatre. The financial performance of the productions also resulted in a positive overall result for the year.

Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set

Fundraising and other income-generating activities supported the Company’s productions and charitable activities during the year.

Investment performance against objectives

N/A

Financial Review

Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period

During 2025 the Company received total income of £71,596.37 and incurred total expenditure of £56,128.48, giving an excess of income over expenditure of £15,467.89. The principal activities were the Company’s productions of “Beauty and the Beast” and the Youth Theatre production of “Shrek Jr”.

Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held

Any reserves are held to support future productions and the continuing charitable activities of the Company.

Amount of reserves held

£53,414.52

Reasons for holding zero reserves

N/A

Details of fund materially in deficit

N/A

Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern

The Trustees consider that the Company has adequate resources to continue its activities for the foreseeable future. The Trustees will continue to monitor the financial performance of productions and ensure that future activities are planned with due regard to the Company’s financial position.

The charity’s principal sources of funds

The Company’s principal sources of funds are production and ticket income, membership fees/levies, fundraising and other income associated with its activities.

Investment policy and objectives

N/A

A description of the principal risks facing the charity

The principal risks include productions not being financially viable, competition from other local musical theatre groups and the ability to attract and retain members and volunteers. The Trustees seek to manage these risks through careful production planning, financial monitoring and the involvement of volunteers.

Structure, Governance and Management

Type of governing document

Constitution

How is the charity constituted?

Managed by a Committee elected from members of MCMTC.

Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions

Trustees are sought by word of mouth or advertising locally within the membership and are elected by the membership at the Annual General Meeting, in accordance with the Company’s governing document.

Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees

N/A

The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works

Managed by an elected committee. Members of NODA and ACT.

Relationship with any related parties

As above.

Reference and Administrative Details

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee name	Office	Dates acted if not for whole year	Person/body entitled to appoint
Michael Finnigan	Trustee	To 23/04/2025	Mid Cheshire Musical Theatre Company Members
William Shardlow	Trustee	23/04/2025 to 31/12/2025	Mid Cheshire Musical Theatre Company Members

Trustees appointed during 2026 are not included in this 2025 report because they were not trustees during the reporting period.

Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved

N/A

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

N/A – the Society has no property held in this way.

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

N/A – the Society holds no funds as custodian trustees.

Names and addresses of advisers

N/A

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members

N/A

Exemptions from disclosure

N/A

Other optional information

N/A

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees	Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
SIGN
Signature(s)	________
Full name(s)	William Shardlow
Position	Trustee
Date	21/08/2026

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