Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From Period start date 1/07/24 To Period end date 30/06/25
Charity name: Davenham Players
Charity registration number: 504475
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The object of the Society is to entertain and 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 |
Main activities: • four drama productions a year • monthly creative groups open to all: play-reading, writing, acting, improvisation. • Weekly technical and backstage working party • monthly comedy club • venue hire for monthly jazz club and annual literary festival • annual venue hire for primary school production • occasional venue hire for folk groups, youth productions, book launches, film screenings |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | As charity trustees we are satisfied that all activities undertaken by the charity have been for the public benefit. |
Additional information (optional) You may 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | We have produced four largely sold-out plays ranging from new drama to classics. Our comedy club audiences continue to build, and we introduced a monthly Improvisation group which has been very popular. Refurbishments in the building have included lining the walls of the auditorium and replacing older cabling in the lighting rig and we have overseen repairs to the flat roof above the bar. We have continued with fundraising for our proposed extension and are close to the point for grant applications. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 |
Other
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The Cash at Bank total of £34,474 shows a substantial increase over the previous year’s total of £20,466, which, if continued, sets us on course to make a start on realizing our extension project. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | CAF Project Account is intended for a proposed extension to the theatre which we hope to action in the next two years. Nat West Current Account and Lloyds Bar account are held in respect of annual expenditure and cost of maintenance of the building. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | ￡34474.50 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | N/A |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Funds are primarily raised through ticket sales for productions, bar sales, raffles, ice-cream and programme sales, gift aid and venue hire. |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | None known |
| Other |
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 | Unincorporated association |
| 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 | Nominated and seconded by members then voted by majority at AGM. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Davenham Players |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | N/A |
| Registered charity number | 504475 |
| Charity’s principal address | 59 Church Street Davenham Cheshire CW9 8NF |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Almquist | Chair | Members | ||
| Helen Small | Treasurer | From October 24 | Members | |
| Paulette Anderson | Secretary | Members | ||
| Jane Barrie | Members | |||
| Denise Barry | Members | |||
| Bernadette Bebbington |
Members | |||
| Sheila Hetherington |
Members | |||
| Arthur Jones | Members | |||
| Michael Linsell | Members | |||
| Pamela Malloy- Lownds |
Members | |||
| Peter Lownds | Members | |||
– 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Almquist | ||
| Paulette Anderson | ||
| Sheila Hetherington | ||
| Graham Hough | ||
| Janet Illidge | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
| Description of the assets | Davenham Players Theatre |
|---|---|
| held in this capacity | 59 Church Street |
| Davenham CW9 8NF | |
| Name and objects of the | N/A |
| charity on whose behalf the | |
| assets are held and how this | |
| falls within the custodian | |
| charity’s objects | |
| Details of arrangements for | N/A |
| 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
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
Signature(s) Full name(s) JANE EVE BARRIE ~~a~~ Position (eg Secretary, Chair Chair, etc) ~~ee~~ Date 26/04/26 ~~|~~
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF DAVENHAM PLAYERS (Registered Charity no. 504475)
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The Charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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e examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
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e to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
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e to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
* Basis of independent examiner’s statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from the 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 examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention
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which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements:
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“e to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and
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e to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
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have not been met; or
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to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Simon Batey MA FCA
“? October 2025
Higher Heyes Farm, Ball Lane, Kingsley, Frodsham, WA6 8HP