CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From: JANUARY 2024 DECEMBER 2024 Charity name: CONGLETON MUSICAL THEATRE Charity registration number: 503484 Objectives and Activities SORP refeTence Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its goveming document Para 1.17 To educate the public in the dramatic and operatic arts, and to further the development of public appreciatlon and taste in the said arts. To promote drama, comedy and musical theatre of educatlonal value. To perfonn on an annual basis to local audiences within the community theatre. To raise funds and invite I receive contributions from any person I persons whatsoever by subscription, donation, onsorshi and otherwise. The trustees have read and understood the guldance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. 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 Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefrt Para 1.18 Addltlonal Inforniatlon (optlonal) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other Achievements and Performance SORP reference Congleton Musical Theatre ICMT) has developed, shared and celebrated the theatrical talent of its members who live locally to Congleton, Cheshire. Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the differen￿ the charity's work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Para 1.20 We have brought a highquallty production of the musical Legally Blonde to the local audiences. enabling them to experience and benefit from musical theatre at an affordable and convenient location. Sponsorship has also been recelved from local businesses to enable us to provide free tickets for those people in the Congleton community who ar8 disadvantaged in any way. Membershlp Is Inclusive to all4ge8, backgrounds and abilities. CMT has offered a strong support network for members who have experienced issues with their mental health and provided opportunities for them to overcome barrier8 of low self- 08teem and poor self4onfidence. There has been a clear Increase in members sharing positive outcomes to their wellbeing I mental health brought on by artici atin in our roduction. Additional Inforniation (optlonal) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about.. Achievements against objectives set P8ra 1.41 Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41 Investment performance ainst ob"ectives Para 1.41 Other Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the eriod Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves statin are held Amount of reserves held Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern Para 1.21 2024 has been a financial success, showing a surplus of £9,421.24. Para 1.22 Reserves are to be used to finance next yearfs musical theatre production. Para 1.22 £32 425.22 NIA Para 1.22 Pafa 1.24 NIA Para 1.23 NIA Additional infonnation (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: The charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Para 1.47 Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted P8ra 1.48 A description of the principal risks facing the charity Para 1.46 Other Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts.. Type of goveming document iiai-lei Para 1.25 Constitution How is the charity constituted? ie u iiiiirioorporated aKsoGiation CIO. 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 Unincorporated Association Para 1.25 The society is managed by an Executive Committee l Trustees who are elected by its members at the Annual General Meeting. It consists of: Chair, Vice-chalr, Treasurer, Secretary and up to 7 Ordinary Members. The Executive Committee l Trustees can also co-opt any additional members of the society onto the Executive Committee that may be required le.g. a Stsge Managor) until the next Annual G8n8ral Meotln Additlonal Infonnation (optional) You rna choose to include further statements where relevant about: Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Para 1.51 The charty'8 organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity work8 Para 1.s1 Relationship with any related parties Para 1.51 Other Reference and Administrative details Charit name Other name the chanty uses CONGLETON MUSICAL THEATRE Previously known as Congleton Amateur Operatic Societ Pre 2009 503484 5 Troutbeck Avenue Congleton CHESHIRE CW12 4JA Re istered chari number Charity's principal address Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Datss acted If not for whole Trustee name Offlce {If any) Name of person (or l)ody) entitled toa oint trustee rfan Society Membership Society Membership Society Membership Society Membership Society Membership Society Membership Society Membership Society Membership Executive Committee Hannah Bours Chair l Treasurer Nigel Evans Autumn Allen Vice-chair Secretary Ordinary Member Ordinary Member Ordinary Member Ordinary Member Ordinary Member Financial Support Minutes Secretary Susan McAllister Charlotte Wills Cory Evans Abbie Lloyd Charlotte Dean From April 2024 From April 2024 Dawn Fish Catherine Lilley 10 Executive Committee 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Cor orate trustees - names of the directors at the date the re Dlrector name ortwasa roved NIA Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity Tru8tse name Dates acted if not for whole ear NIA Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets NIA held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charty's objects NIA Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from Ihe charity's own assets NIA Additional infonnation (optional) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of Name Address adviser Name of chlef executlve or names of senior staff members (Optlonal Information) Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of ke rsonnel details Other o tional infomiation Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature(s) Full name(s) Hannah Bours Dawn Fish Position {ag Secretary, Chair, etc Chair l Treasurer Financial Support Date 29110125 ## **CONGLETON MUSICAL THEATRE Annual Accounts to 31st December 2024** |**SHOW ACCOUNT**
**Item**
Ticket sales
Sponsorship: Family & Friends
Ice Cream Sales
Raffle Ticket Sales
Programme Sales
Tea & Coffee Sales
FoH: Petty Cash (In)
AfterShow Gifts - Collection
Sundries:
**Total Show Income**|**2024**|**2024**| |---|---|---| |||| |||| |||**£24,506.70**| |**Item**|**Expenditure**|| |---|---|---| |Performance Licence - Grease|£0.00|| |Performance Licence - Legally Blonde|£5,296.75|| |Performance Licence - Little Shop of Horrors|£500.00|| |**Production Team:**||| |Director|£750.00|| |Choreographer|£750.00|| |Musical Director|£600.00|| |Rehearsal Pianist|£405.00|| |Musicians|£1,700.00|| |Sinfonia / Tracks|£0.00|| |Sound Technician & Equipment|£1,100.00|| |Lighting Technician & Equipment|£1,100.00|| |**Set Hire/Construction:**||| |Set Materials / Build|£326.92|| |Set Hire|£0.00|| |**Properties:**||| |Properties Hire/Purchase|£261.75|| |**Wardrobe & Costumes:**||| |Costume Hire / Purchase|£1,066.68|| |Make-up|£32.50|| |Wigs / Beards & Stylist|£0.00|| |**Printing & Publicity:**||| |Publicity: Advertising|£52.80|| |Publicity: Display Boards / Banners|£380.41|| |Printing: Flyers & Posters|£71.01|| |Printing: Programme|£112.12|| |**Theatre & Room Hire:**||| |Theatre Hire Charge|£4,058.60|| |Other Rehearsal Venue Hire|£0.00|| |**FOH Purchases:**||| |Ice Creams|£474.30|| |Raffle Prizes|£42.00|| |Foyer Photographs / Display|£0.00|| |AfterShow Gifts & VIPs|£223.85|| |FoH: Petty Cash (out)|£500.00|| |**Total Show Expenditure**|**£19,804.69**|| |**GENERAL ACCOUNT**
**Item**
**Income**
Members' Subscriptons
£1,345.00
Grants & Donations (Inclu. Gift Aid)
£2,870.00
Fundraising Events
£643.50
Natwest Bank Interest
£276.71
Leek United Building Society Interest
£150.81
Natwest Bank Transfer
£0.00
Leek United Building Society Transfer
£0.00
Sundry Income - General
£0.00
Petty Cash: General Account (in)
£0.00
**Total**
**£5,286.02**
**Item**
**Expenditure**
NODA Membership
£0.00
Insurance
£276.08
Fund-Raising Events
£160.00
Website and Online Costs
£82.78
Postage Costs
£28.54
Sundries: General Account
£19.39
Petty Cash: General Account (out)
£0.00
**Total**
**£566.79**
**ANNUAL TOTALS**
**Income**
Show Account
£24,506.70
General Account
£5,286.02
Depreciation|**GENERAL ACCOUNT**
**Item**
**Income**
Members' Subscriptons
£1,345.00
Grants & Donations (Inclu. Gift Aid)
£2,870.00
Fundraising Events
£643.50
Natwest Bank Interest
£276.71
Leek United Building Society Interest
£150.81
Natwest Bank Transfer
£0.00
Leek United Building Society Transfer
£0.00
Sundry Income - General
£0.00
Petty Cash: General Account (in)
£0.00
**Total**
**£5,286.02**
**Item**
**Expenditure**
NODA Membership
£0.00
Insurance
£276.08
Fund-Raising Events
£160.00
Website and Online Costs
£82.78
Postage Costs
£28.54
Sundries: General Account
£19.39
Petty Cash: General Account (out)
£0.00
**Total**
**£566.79**
**ANNUAL TOTALS**
**Income**
Show Account
£24,506.70
General Account
£5,286.02
Depreciation|**GENERAL ACCOUNT**
**Item**
**Income**
Members' Subscriptons
£1,345.00
Grants & Donations (Inclu. Gift Aid)
£2,870.00
Fundraising Events
£643.50
Natwest Bank Interest
£276.71
Leek United Building Society Interest
£150.81
Natwest Bank Transfer
£0.00
Leek United Building Society Transfer
£0.00
Sundry Income - General
£0.00
Petty Cash: General Account (in)
£0.00
**Total**
**£5,286.02**
**Item**
**Expenditure**
NODA Membership
£0.00
Insurance
£276.08
Fund-Raising Events
£160.00
Website and Online Costs
£82.78
Postage Costs
£28.54
Sundries: General Account
£19.39
Petty Cash: General Account (out)
£0.00
**Total**
**£566.79**
**ANNUAL TOTALS**
**Income**
Show Account
£24,506.70
General Account
£5,286.02
Depreciation|**GENERAL ACCOUNT**
**Item**
**Income**
Members' Subscriptons
£1,345.00
Grants & Donations (Inclu. Gift Aid)
£2,870.00
Fundraising Events
£643.50
Natwest Bank Interest
£276.71
Leek United Building Society Interest
£150.81
Natwest Bank Transfer
£0.00
Leek United Building Society Transfer
£0.00
Sundry Income - General
£0.00
Petty Cash: General Account (in)
£0.00
**Total**
**£5,286.02**
**Item**
**Expenditure**
NODA Membership
£0.00
Insurance
£276.08
Fund-Raising Events
£160.00
Website and Online Costs
£82.78
Postage Costs
£28.54
Sundries: General Account
£19.39
Petty Cash: General Account (out)
£0.00
**Total**
**£566.79**
**ANNUAL TOTALS**
**Income**
Show Account
£24,506.70
General Account
£5,286.02
Depreciation|| |---|---|---|---|---| |||**£5,286.02**||| |||||| ||||**£566.79**|| ||**Income**
£24,506.70
£5,286.02|||**Expenditure**
£19,804.69
£566.79
£0.00| |TOTALS|**£29,792.72**|||**£20,371.48**| |**Surplus of Income to Expenditure**
**Opening Balances as of 1st January**
Balance at Bank - Curr.Acc / Res.Acc
Balance at Building Society
Surplus of Income over Expenditure
Depreciation
Previous Year's cheques presented
**TOTAL**
**Closing balances as at 31st December**
Balance at Bank - Curr.Acc / Res.Acc
Balance at Building Society
Cash in Hand
Less unpresented cheques
**TOTAL**|**£9,421.24**
£18,003.09
£5,000.89
£9,421.24
£0.00
£0.00
**£32,425.22**
£27,273.52
£5,151.70
£0.00
£0.00
**£32,425.22**|||| ## CONGLETON MUSIC THEATRE ## ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31ST DECEMBER 2024 ## INCOME AND EXPENDITURE |INCOME||2024|2023|EXPENDITURE|2024|2023| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |SHOW INCOME|24506.7||25762.79|SHOW EXPENDITURE|19804.69|26271.96| |GENERAL INCOME|5286.02||4023.97|GENERAL EXPENDITURE|566.79|1111.85| |TOTAL INCOME|£29,792.72||£29,786.76|TOTAL EXPENDITURE|£20,371.48|£27,383.81| |||||SURPLUS/DEFICIT|£9,421.24|£2,402.95| |BALANCE|£29,792.72||£29,786.76||£29,792.72|£29,786.76| |||CAPITAL ACCOUNT||||| ||||2023|||2024| |NATIONAL WESTMINSTER|||18003.09|NATIONAL WESTMINSTER||27273.52| |LEEK UNITED B/S|||5000.89|LEEK UNITED B/S||5151.7| |CHEQUES NOT PRESENTED||||||| |TOTAL BANK|||£23,003.98|TOTAL BANK||£32,425.22| |Total assets as at as 31st December 2023|||£23,003.98|||£32,425.22| |Surplus Income in 2024|||£9,421.24|||| |BALANCE|||£32,425.22|BALANCE||£32,425.22| ## AUDITORS COMMENTS I have examined the financial statements and records provided and can confirm that the above figures accurately record the income and expenditure during the year and the total assets held as at 31st December 2024 T D WILDMAN ACIB 24th February 2025