## 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