BUR.".'LEY LIGHT OPERA SOCIETY Annual Report for the year to 31 January 2025 Burnley Light Opera Society is constituted by rules adopted by the members. It is a Registered Charity Number 505288. The officers and committee who are appointed by the members at the annual general meeting are . President - Mr Raymond Bennett Chairnian . Mr Alan Whittaker {until 2/9124) Acting Chairman . Mr Graham cneshire (from 219/241 Vice Chairman . Mr Graham Cheshire (until 2/9/24) / Vacant from 219/24 Secretary . Mrs Susan Hardwick Treasurer: Ms Annie Whittaker Mrs Cynthia Morris Mr Peter Woodhead Mr Rhys Roberts (Resigned 6/2125) Mr Ken Hardwick Mr5 Leanne Wharf (Resigned 6/2/25) Mr Alan Whittaker Mr Thomas Whittaker (Resigned 26/8124) The objects of Bumley Light Opera Soctety are . To educate the public in the Drama and Operatic Arts. To further the development of public appreciation and taste in the said Arts. To assist and further such charitable institutions and charitable purposes. BurnSey Light Opera Society presented A Musical Celebration" in April 2024 and 'Annie in November 2024 at the Mechanics, Burnley. The general reserves at 31 January 2025 amounted to £38,691 {2024 £17.844). It is the general policy of Burnley Light Opera Society to keep in reserve the cost of one production. Burnley Light Opera Society bank with the Royal Bank of Scotland and the Marsden Building Society. The Independent Examiner is Mr. Ormerod Gen. Graham Cheshire Acting Chairman Date . 1414/25
Independent examinerfs report to the trustees of Burnley Light Opera Society I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Burnley Light Opera Society {the Trust) for the year ended 31 January 2025. Responsibilities and basis of reporL As the charity trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ( the Act,). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5)(b) of the ACL Independent Examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I can confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act- or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this respert in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Ormerod Green Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants in England and Wales 7 Mayville Road Brierfield Nelson BB9 5RF Date .
BURNLEY LIGHTOPERASOCIEtY BALANCE SH AS AT 3 1 JANUARY 2024 31 oi 2025 31 oi 2024 SSETS DEPOSITMARSDEN BUILDING SOCIEfY 16,818.31 16.182.99 CURRENT ACCOUNT ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND 21.778.92 1,285.53 38,597.23 17,468.52 PAYMENTS IN ADVANCE/DEBTORS IROYALfi DEPOSITS) 202516 Advertising 504 1,170.60 500 i.000.00 170.60 4.03 39,101.26 18,639.12 ECEIPTS IN ADVANCEAND CREDITORS (Fund Raiser Feb 2025) (202516 Subscripttotts) 41( 795.00 410 285.00 510.00 38.691.26 17.844.12
BURNLEY LIGHTOPERA SOCIETY Account524125 Accounts 23124 Accounts 2 2123 Arnie Musiol Frankerfjtein The WIu5iral CalerKlar Girls Thè My5iol NrN-24 Apr-2 TOTAL2024 RECEIPTS ricketsales PatronsTickets Programme Sales & Adverts Sponsors & Donations Other show income Ladiescommittee 61,478.00 11.920 73,398.00 28455 1760 2197 353 38300 3640 2314 1.992.90 310.00 250.00 335 200 2.328.32 510.00 270 250.00 3.000.00 79,486.32 3,000.00 67,030.90 12,455.42 2000 34765 2000 46524 EXPENDITURE Royalties & Music HireofTheatre Mechanicscredit Card Charges Rehearsal Rooms Sound Scenery. Lighting& Wideo Wall Props C05turnes Orchestra & Musical Director Director Advertising& Publicitv Programme Printing Sundries Administration 13.450.72 11,786.00 1,716.72 470.00 3,452.50 9,909.44 1,988.37 3,142.33 5,860.00 3,900.00 1,166.96 825.00 121.62 127.51 196.69 3,927.50 347.47 13.647.41 15,713.50 2.064.19 470.00 5.567.50 10.084.53 1.988.37 3,142.33 8.360.00 5.900.00 1,567.41 950.00 7325.31 8410 818.81 560 3334.74 14063.99 656.38 7012.09 8475 528 3000 12463.2 1079.27 576.9 3975 3500 890.64 1405 75.15 92.72 2,115.00 175.09 3149.33 5100 3500 1316.13 1385 34.75 113.38 2,500.00 2,000.00 400.45 125.00 83.98 46.49 205.60 174.00 57,917.17 11,917.67 69.834.84 49767.82 43072.97 DINNER SHOW Recei pts Expenditure -Surpluson Dinnershow 6.476.50 -3445.00 6.476.50 3.445.00 3,031.50 4536 -2385 2151 5600 -3066 2534 3,031.50 Surplus/Deficit on production 12.145.23 537.75 12.682.98 -12851.82 5985.03
BURNLEY LIGHTOPERA SOCIEtY STATEMEWOF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THEYEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025 2024125 INC(XVIE MEMBERSSUBSCRIPTIONS MARSDEN BUILDING SOCIEtY INTEREST RECEIVED ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND BANK [Tr[rER RECEIVED ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND REFUND OF BANK CHARGES ROYAL BAN K OF SCOTLAND COMPENSATION DONATIONS 2,340.00 556.32 104.63 1 1,779.50 200.00 2,500.00 srocKS MA5SEYGRANT 1,500.00 1 / CHARITIESTRUST DONATION 1,000.00 { FUNDRAISING ACtIVlTIES 3,141.80 CABAR NIGHT- FEB 24 489.77 90TH CELEBRATION 99.03 GARDEN PARTY 2,204.00 QUIZ NIGHT 349.00 10.622.25 EXPENDITURE NODA SUBSCRIPTION ROYAL BAN K OF SCOTLAND BANK CHARGES INSURANCE VIOLIN CASE REPLACEMENT DONATIONS-Andrew Hodder & Barbarawest GIFTS-Anthony PHOTOGRAPHER-YOUNG FRANKENsfEIN & ANNIE PURCHASEOF DRUMSHEILD LOSS ON VIDEO SALES LOSS ON SALE OF MERCHANDISE 245.00 48.58 1 485.51 353.00 loo.00 39.00 300.00 505.00 225.00 157.00 2.458.09 SURPLUS OF EXPENDITURE OVER INCOME 8.164.16 SURPLUS/DEFICITON PRODucfioNS 12.682.98 1 NSuRPLusIDEFICITF0R THEYEAR 20.847.14 GENERAL FUND BALANCE BROUGHT FORWARD 17,844.12 PREVIOUS YEAR ADJ USTMENT BALANCE CARRI ED FORWARD 38.691.26