Independent examlnerfs report to the trustees of Burnley Llght Opera Soclety
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Burnley Light Opera Society (the Trust)
for the year ended 31 January 2026.
Respons6bllities and basls of reporL
As the charity trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance wit
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 Act.
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 respect 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 5RP
Date .
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BURNLEY LIGHT OPERASOCIETY
Annual Report for the year to 31January 2026
Burnley Light Opera Society is constituted by rules adopted by the members.
It Is a Reglstered Charlty Number 505288.
The Offi￿r$ and committee who are appolnted bythe member5 atthe annual general meeting are .'
President
Mr Raymond Bennett
Chalrman
Mr Graham Cheshire (until 211V261
Acting Chairman .' Mr David Gill Ifrom 21111261
Vice Chairman: MrAlan Whittaker
Secretarv
Mr5 Susan Hardwick
Treasurer:
Ms Annle Whittaker
Mrs Cynthia Morris
Mr Ken Hardwick
Mr David Slater IResigned 21111261
Mrs Alison Whlttaker (Co-opted 9181251 Mrs Joanne Gill (Co-opted 9181251
Mrs Ann Mason (Co-opted 9181251
Ms Zoe Tompklns (Co-opted 9181251
The objects of Burnley Ilght Opera Sodety are .
To educate the public in the Drama and Operatic Arts.
To further the development of public appreciation and tsste In the said Art5.
To assist and further such charitable institutions and charltable purposes.
Burnley Light Opera Soclety presented "Strictty Musicals" In April 2025 and "The Hunchback Of Notre Dame. in
November 2025 at the Mechanics. Burnley.
The general reserves at 31 January 2026 amounted to £50,510 {2025 £38,691).
Burnley Light Opera Soclety bank with the Royal Bank of Scotland and the Marsden Building Society.
The Independent Examiner Is Mr. Ormerod Green.
Davld Gill
Chairman
Date.. 1514126

BU
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31
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ASS￿5
DEPOSIT MARSDEN BUILDING SOCIErY
17,199.48
16,818.31
CURRENT ACCOUNTROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND
32.620.88
21,778.92
49,820.36
38,597.23
PAYMENTS IN ADVANCEIDEBTORS
IROYALTY DEPOSITS)
202617 Advertlsing
1.644
504.03
1413.85
230.4
500.00
4.03
51,464.61
39,101.26
RECEIPTS IN ADVANCEAND CREDITORS
(Fund Ralser Feb 20261
IHND Fight Trainlngl
IMFLDonation-Derek H¥mer Mo
955
410.00
455
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350
410.00
50,509.61
38,691.26

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IN
MEMBER5 SUBSCRIPTIONS
NON MEMBER AUDITION FEES
MARSDEN BUILDING SOCIEfY INTEREST RECEIVED
ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND BANK I￿tEREsTREcEIvED
ANNIEPROPS&COSTUME5SOLD
PROFITON SALEOF MERCHANDISE
4,670.00
50.00
381.17
282.54
680.00
13.00
DONATIONS
STOCKS MASSEYGK4NT
500.00
FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES
cABAR￿N16HT-FE8 25
GARDEN PARTY
495.00
765.00
7,836.71
NODASUBSCRIPTION
INSURANCE
GIFfs- Flowers
BL05Trophy & USB Refvnd
JAMCORDER MUSIC RECORDER
299.00
488.09
50.00
53.74
109.00
999.83
SURPLUSOF EXPENDIIURE OVER INCOME
6,836.88
SURPLUSIDEFICITON PRODUCTIONS
4,981.47
NEfsuRPLUSIDEFICITFOR THEYEAR
11,818.35
GENERAL FUND
BALANCE BROUGHTFORWARD
38,691.26
PREVIOUSYEAR ADJUSTMENT
BALANCE CARRIED FORWARD
50,509.61

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