TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT
We started the 2023/24 season optimistically after last season's 46% ticket sales. However, two of our first three productions sold far fewer tickets than expected.
Peter Quilter's 'Glorious,' which opened the season, is about the worst singer in the world. Despite its excellent production and imaginative set, it only achieved 33%.
‘But Once a Year’ by Falkland L Cary was the December production, a Christmas comedy from the 1940s, and it was the top-selling play of the year, achieving 46% in sales.
‘God of Carnage’ by Yasmina Reza, a well-known play from 2008 with a simple yet impressive set, reached 26% in sales despite the quality performances on stage.
Next was 'All My Sons' by Arthur Miller, a well-known American play, which sold 42% of tickets on its third staging by the Players.
Finally, the June play, 'Sandcastles' by Bob Larbey, a seaside comedy that included an ice cream van in the car park, achieved 45% ticket sales.
Although we sold 550 fewer tickets than the previous season, we exceeded our break-even financial targets. This resulted in a cash surplus for The Players, largely due to certain costs being significantly lower than expected.
These results highlight the ongoing challenge of selecting plays. The Production Committee spends many hours reading scripts to plan a balanced season, which is then submitted to the Exec committee for approval.
Approving the upcoming season is just a small part of the Executive Committee's work. Over the past three years, progress has been made in marketing and social media performance as new opportunities are explored. Our growing database allows regular communication with patrons, providing them with current information on productions. In the fast-paced world of social media, we must stay updated in style, presentation, knowledge, and quick response to maintain professionalism.
For years, the Players' webpages and those of visiting companies were not compatible, and theatre visitors often contacted us for details of visiting shows for which we had little or no information. This issue has now been addressed, and the website now includes all productions by us and visiting companies, providing clear information, contact, and booking details for each production.
Maintaining an up-to-date membership and keeping in contact is one of our priorities with members receiving a monthly newsletter.
We are an amateur group, none of our members receive any remuneration, and this is the only way we can sustain our activities. In terms of building maintenance, many larger tasks must be carried out by professionals, but smaller jobs can be done by volunteers. Last summer, when the theatre was not in use, many smaller tasks such as painting, cleaning, and tidying up were completed by volunteers, saving the theatre significant expenses.
Overall, this has been a successful twelve months.
STOKE-ON-TRENT REPERTORY PLAYERS (a registered charity) STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS TH FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 Charity Commissioners No. 503587 Registered Office The Theatre Leek Road Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2TR
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Stoke-on-Trent Repertory Players for the year ended 30 June 2024 I report on the accounts of the Charity, which are set out on page l. Respective respon5ibilitie5 of Trustees and examiner The Charity's Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the account5. The Charity's Trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 {the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act. follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity CommissSoners under section 145{5)(bl of the 2011 Act; and state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of Independent examinerfs report My examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commission, An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Charlty and comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes conslderation of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as Trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view, and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent examinerfs statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention. l. Which gives rne reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirement5: to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Att. have not been met; or 2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed..... 2f Glenn Par SMB , CPAA Glenn Parkes & Co Ltd The Manse Temple Street Stoke-on-Trent ST44NW
STOKE-ON-TRENT REPERTORY PLAYERS MANAGEMENT INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30th JUNE 2024 2024 2023 RECEIPTS Donations Le acies & Other Similar Recei Subscriptions Other Income Total Donatlons Le 1.81 S.00 130.C 2.025.00 2.286.91 acles & Other Slmilar Recel ts 1,945.00 4,311.91 ratin Activities to Further Charit 's Ob"e¢ts Season Tickets & Box Office Takings & Programmes Tolal O eratin Activities to Further Chari 's Ob'ects 35.730.1)0 42,587.93 35,730.00 42,587.93 Investment Income Recei Interest Received TOTAL RECEIPTS 1,331.20 39.006.20 210.41 47,110.25 PAYMENTS Charitable Activities Costs of Production Royalties & Scripts Sel, Prop5, elc Coslumes. Wigs, elc Theatre Fees Publicity & Printing otal Charitable Activitie 4,356 27 4,993.82 3,36S.07 12.075.00 3.141.41 S,247.03 4,097.84 2,772.17 11.500.00 2,971.27 27.931.57 26,588.31 ana ement & Administratio Credit Card Charges Accountancy Miscellaneous Expenses Postage & Slalionery Telephone and Broadband Total Man3 ement & Administration TOTAL PAYMENT5 389.88 340.00 1.222.42 579.01 2.897.40 88.18 1,316.88 1.316.88 3.269 18 31,200.75 4,881.47 31.469.78 XCESS OF EXPENDITURE OVER INCOME 7.805.45 15,640.47 STATEMENT OF FUNDS BALANCES AT 1st JULY 2023 Players Bank Accounl Depos11 Account Business Notice Accounl Cash in Hand 3.780.26 1 S,091.91 14.724.15 50.00 33,646.32 8,221.70 12.505.65 50.00 18,777.35 30S.00 19,082.35 1,251.93 17.830.42 15.640.47 33.470.89 Add Amounts Owed to the Players at 1st July 2023 33,646.32 175.43 33,470 89 7,805.45 41,276.34 Less Amounts Owed by tho Players at 1 st July 2023 DD EXCESS OF EXPENDITURE OVER INCOME REPRESENTED BY BALANCES AT 30th JUNE 2024 Players Bank Account Depc>siI Account Business Notice A¢¢ount Cash in Hand TOTAL FUNDS AT THE YEAR END Less Ineome relatin to the ear ended 30th June 2025 3.129.47 3.000.00 37.471.86 50.00 3,780.26 15,091.91 14,724.15 50.00 43,651.33 2,493.00 41,158.33 118.01 41.276.34 33,646.32 33,646.32 175.43 33,470.89 Add Ex enditure relatin to the ear ended 30th June 2025 Approved on behalf of the Trustees Signed & Dated
STOKE-ON-TRENT REPERTORY PLAYERS (a registered charity) STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS TH FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 Charity Commissioners No. 503587 Registered Office The Theatre Leek Road Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2TR
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Stoke-on-Trent Repertory Players for the year ended 30 June 2024 I report on the accounts of the Charity, which are set out on page l. Respective respon5ibilitie5 of Trustees and examiner The Charity's Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the account5. The Charity's Trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 {the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act. follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity CommissSoners under section 145{5)(bl of the 2011 Act; and state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of Independent examinerfs report My examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commission, An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Charlty and comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes conslderation of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as Trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view, and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent examinerfs statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention. l. Which gives rne reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirement5: to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Att. have not been met; or 2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed..... 2f Glenn Par SMB , CPAA Glenn Parkes & Co Ltd The Manse Temple Street Stoke-on-Trent ST44NW
STOKE-ON-TRENT REPERTORY PLAYERS MANAGEMENT INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30th JUNE 2024 2024 2023 RECEIPTS Donations Le acies & Other Similar Recei Subscriptions Other Income Total Donatlons Le 1.81 S.00 130.C 2.025.00 2.286.91 acles & Other Slmilar Recel ts 1,945.00 4,311.91 ratin Activities to Further Charit 's Ob"e¢ts Season Tickets & Box Office Takings & Programmes Tolal O eratin Activities to Further Chari 's Ob'ects 35.730.1)0 42,587.93 35,730.00 42,587.93 Investment Income Recei Interest Received TOTAL RECEIPTS 1,331.20 39.006.20 210.41 47,110.25 PAYMENTS Charitable Activities Costs of Production Royalties & Scripts Sel, Prop5, elc Coslumes. Wigs, elc Theatre Fees Publicity & Printing otal Charitable Activitie 4,356 27 4,993.82 3,36S.07 12.075.00 3.141.41 S,247.03 4,097.84 2,772.17 11.500.00 2,971.27 27.931.57 26,588.31 ana ement & Administratio Credit Card Charges Accountancy Miscellaneous Expenses Postage & Slalionery Telephone and Broadband Total Man3 ement & Administration TOTAL PAYMENT5 389.88 340.00 1.222.42 579.01 2.897.40 88.18 1,316.88 1.316.88 3.269 18 31,200.75 4,881.47 31.469.78 XCESS OF EXPENDITURE OVER INCOME 7.805.45 15,640.47 STATEMENT OF FUNDS BALANCES AT 1st JULY 2023 Players Bank Accounl Depos11 Account Business Notice Accounl Cash in Hand 3.780.26 1 S,091.91 14.724.15 50.00 33,646.32 8,221.70 12.505.65 50.00 18,777.35 30S.00 19,082.35 1,251.93 17.830.42 15.640.47 33.470.89 Add Amounts Owed to the Players at 1st July 2023 33,646.32 175.43 33,470 89 7,805.45 41,276.34 Less Amounts Owed by tho Players at 1 st July 2023 DD EXCESS OF EXPENDITURE OVER INCOME REPRESENTED BY BALANCES AT 30th JUNE 2024 Players Bank Account Depc>siI Account Business Notice A¢¢ount Cash in Hand TOTAL FUNDS AT THE YEAR END Less Ineome relatin to the ear ended 30th June 2025 3.129.47 3.000.00 37.471.86 50.00 3,780.26 15,091.91 14,724.15 50.00 43,651.33 2,493.00 41,158.33 118.01 41.276.34 33,646.32 33,646.32 175.43 33,470.89 Add Ex enditure relatin to the ear ended 30th June 2025 Approved on behalf of the Trustees Signed & Dated