REcigfERED CHARITY NUMBER: 50S962
Tru5tees' Report A)Dd
Unaudited FinaTrcial Sthtemertts
Cor tbe Y¢ar Ended 30 JuDe 2022
for
The Aldridge Musical Comedy Society
Trdlton Pardoe Limited
Chartered Accountants
794 High Streei
Kingsivinford
Wcst Midlands
DY6 8BQ

The Aldridge Musical Comedy Soeitty
C4Dtents of tht Financial Statements
for the Y¢ar Ettded 30 j￿￿¢ 2022
Page
Trustees, Report
Independent EJaminer's Report
St3tem¢Dt of Financial Acllvlties
B4lanee Sheet
Note5 to the Financial Statements
8 to 13
Detailed St#tement of Finxntial A¢tivities
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The Aldridge Muskal Comedy Society
Trusttts, Report
for the Year Ended 30 June 21b22
The iN￿leeS preseni their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30 June 2022. The trustees
have adopted the provisions olAccounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Reu)Tnmended Practice applicable to
harities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in th¢ UK and Republic of
Ir¢land IFRS 102} (effectiv¢ l January 2019).
OBJECTIVES AND AcfivJTIES
Objtctives
The objecis of the Society shall be to improve, edLKate and cultivate ihe public tsste tn Musical Theatre, aiTning to..
(a) En¢ourage the study of, and undcrlake the perfotwnance of. m￿1¢81 Theatre in any of irs forms.
(b} Produce Musical iheatre, ranging from Lighi Enlertainment to more Dramaiic Work5 and stimulate and cr¢ate new
innovaiion.
(c) As51St and further such charitable instilutions and purposes as the Mana8ernent Comrnittee may from time to time
determine.
Activities
In relation to ihese putpnses Aldridge Musical Cotnedy Society staoes Iwo major shows during each y¢ar. and occasional
Smaller concerts at OAP homes, local fair￿Cam]yals and oiher events.
Mcinbership of the society is open io any member of the public. those for whom the cost of Tn¢mbership is prohibitive may
have their metnbership fees waived at the discretion of the MaEwgement.Cotntnittee (Trusree%).
Acting tneinbers ale selected by sirnple singing audition. an)'one not passing ihe audilion may become a non-acting member
and help froi)t of house andlor back stage.
Perforining shows benefits acting members by improving their knowledoe and understanding of a wide variety of musical
theatrc genres. developing their skills in acting, singing and dancing. and irnproving their physical and mental wcllbeing.
Non-actinu mcmbers ¢an iTnprove their skills and experience in technical 8sFects of theatre including lighting, stage
manageinent, cosiume and makeup and customer service as well as tewn W0￿1ng.
Audienees, made up of an}, meTnbers of the general public m.ho purchase tickets, benefit from an increased appreciation and
enjoynent of the musical theaire repertoire and gain access to musiol theatre for a lower price and in venues more local to
their homes than professional comparlies can provid¢.
Social investments
Where (¢dsible. Aldridge Musical Comedy Society ha8 ￿ged fiuKls in the past and present to support Keeling School of
Dance where rehearsals are held and the Prince of Wales Theatre where shows are perfornied.
Volunteers
Voluiiteers can mak'e Lontribuiions through being non-acting member5 or patrons for the society, in which they receive
benefits in exchange for a monetary membership. Trustees are volunteers who are elected io cor)unkltee at the AGM.
Volunt¢eTS also provide rehearsal refreshments, and backstage and front of house services for shows.
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
CharitAblc activitics
Aldridge Musical Comedy Society cndeavouts to pul on sho￿.5 a year through its rnelnbers and volunteers. Bi-weekly
rehearsals for 50 weeks of the year provides its members and volunteers with social interacrion and personal wellbeing and
menial nourishmeni. In panicular we were one of the firsi local societies to restore production5 after COVID by holding
rehearsals autdoors and sociallv distanced. By supwrtKng its membeTS alongstde the services il uses such as Keeling School
of Dance. the PrinLe of Wales Theatre and usin¥ its reach w adTrertise lo￿[ business and opportunities for all abilities allows
it to suppon ihe local area and provide safe spaces for those Wanting io express themselves.
Aldridge Musical Comedy Society managed to knt iwo successful sknw5 in 21122. Sister Act and Cinderella, bringing in
imponant funding for firture shows and showcasing c&st talents
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The Aldridge Musical Comedy Society
Trn5tees' Report
for the Year E#ded 30 2022
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Fundraising a¢tiTr'ities
Althougwh fundraising w'o5 difficult due to lasting effects of the CoronavinLq Outbreak, Aldridge Musical Cornedy Society still
man#gTed to host social event5 and perforniances ￿ rdi5e filluls for the Society
INve5tment performance
Investmeni perforniance was lower than previo￿5 ￿earS due to the Coronavirus ourfyeak and dependence on social events for
investment.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Financi¥l positio
The accounts shaw In￿rne for the year to have totalled £31 ?69.
Expenditure fo the year totalled £30.96? resulting in a swpI￿$ of irwme over cxp¢nditure for the year of £307 {£663
Deficit ..2021 J
Totsl unrestricted fijnds held by the ¢harity in¢re&sed over the year under review from £22.699 to £23,006.
PrincipaI funding sources
The cliarit￿S principal sourccs of fimding are from m¢mbership.itKom< sales relating to perforniance5 {Ticket&
progTammes, raffle) and Social events for fvndraising
Reservt5 policy
R¢serves arc held by the socieiy in order to fimd future slK)ws, mitigate against risk of abandonment and to purchase fixed
ass¢ts and sundries for ihe use of the Society (e.g. K¢yboard, sound equipm¢nl, props and cosiume item5. advertising
banners). They may also be used for the benefit olmembers in amginL professional workshops on singin& dancing etc.
Principal risks
Effccts of the Coronavirus outbreak on theatre perfomiance attendances and continued suP￿rt by members in rehearsal and
membership status
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Coverning document
The Lhdriij is conirolled by its governing document, a deed of In]￿ and constitutes an unincorporated charity.
OrgaNisational structure
Tru.%te¢s elected into a committee. lead by a Chairnian bul supported on all areas by ea¢h other. Roles of importance voted
on a per trustee basis and approval from society members and pairons.
Wider nelwork
Aldrid¥L Musical Comedy So¢i¢ty is a melnber o( the Arts Council for canno￿ Chase, where it perfomis its shows. It is
algo a meinber of the National Operati¢ and tkntic Association INODA}
REFERENCE ANI) ADMINISTRATIVE DETAII
Registered Charity number
505962
Princip31 address
14 Mill Way
Lonbdon
Stdffordshire
WS15 4PF
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The Awridge Musical Comedy Society
Trusttts. Rewbrt
for tb¢ Year Ended 30 June 2022
Truste
C P Leddington (resigned 30.11.22)
J Lamb {resigned 30.11 ?2)
G White {resigned 15.8.22)
R Beckeii (appointed ?8.11.21) (resi￿ed 30.6.22)
A BrowTJ (appointed 28. 11 ? l ) {iesigned 30.6.22)
E L Wallage {resigned 30.11.22)
K Flint
P Garratt (resigned io. 11.221
E O'Quinn (r￿1b￿ned JO. 11.2?)
S Brooke lappoinied 1.7.21) (resigned 28.11.21)
C Mclnnion lappoinied 1.7.21 } (resigned 28.11.21)
S Bcckett (appoint¢d 1.7.21) {resigned ?8.11.21)
M Maiinion (appointed 1.7.21) (resigyned ?8.11.21)
T Stcphens-Anderson lappotnied 1.7.211 (resigned 28.11.21)
T Britt (appointed 1.7.?1) (resi&sned 30.6.22)
G Ball {appointed 28.11 ? l ) (resign¢d iO.6.22)
E Padlev lappoinied ?8.11 ? I l (te5igned 30.6.22)
M Mannion lappoinred 30.11.22)
C Oatley (appointed 30.11.22)
C Mannion (appointed 30.11.22)
R Beckett (appointed 30.11.22)
Independent Examiner
Colin Dalion FCA
Dalton Pardoe Limited
CharteTed Accouniants
794 High Streei
KinLTswinfoTd
West Madlands
DY6 8BQ
TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
The trustees are responsible for preparino the Trustffs, Report and the financial statements in ac￿rdanCe with applicable
law and United Kingdom Accounting Siandards (Uniied Kingdom Generally Accepted AccountÉng Practice).
The laiv applicable to chariiies in England and Wale& the Charities Aci 2011, Chariry (Accounts and Reports) Regulations
2008 and the provisions of the tru￿ detd requires the tn]stees 10 pr¢pare financial statements for each financial year wthich
give a tru¢ and fair view of the stale of aifairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resourc¢s,
including the income and expendilure, of the charity for that pcriod. In preparing those financial statements, thc tnjstees are
required ro
select suitable accounting policies and then apply ihern consisiently.
observe the meihods and principle5 in the Charity SORP:
Inake judgements and estimates tha( are reasonable and prudent-
prepare the financial stateTnents on ihe going concern b&si5 unless il is inappropriate io presume that the charity will
ontinue in busines5.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper acrounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the
rlnancial position of the chariry and to enable them to ensure ihat the financial statements comply with the Charities Act
201 I, the Chariiy {Accounis and Repons) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are a150 responsible
for safebwuarding Ihe assets of ihe charsty and hence for taking reasonable steps for the preventiOTL and dettttion of fraud and
oiher irregularities.
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Thc Aidridgt Musical Comedy Stseiety
Trustees, Report
for the Year Ended 30 June 2022
Approved by Order of the board of tnLsiees on ..........
. aryj signed on its behalf by.
M Mannion- Trustee
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IndepeDdeDt Examiner's Reptsrt to the Trustees or
The Aldridge Musical Comedy Society
Independent examiner's report to Ihe trusttes of The Aklridge Musical Comedy Society
I report to the charity trusiees on my examinaiion of ihe accounts of The Aldridge Musical Comedy Society (the Ttust) for
thc year ended JO June ?022.
Responsibilitles and basis of report
As ihe charily trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the
requirements of ihe Charities Act 2011 ('the Act.).
l report in respect of my examination of the Trust's ac£ounts carried out under Seaion 145 of the Act and in carrying out my
examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 14i151{b) of the Act.
IndepeDdetht txaminer's statement
I have completed my examinaiion. I confim) ihat no material mattcrs have come to my attention in connection wrh the
examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect=
accounting records were not kept in respeci of the Tnw as required by Seaion 130 of the Act" or
the accounts do not accord ￿'1th those records: or
the accounts do not coimply with the applicable requirements concerning the forni and content of accowlts set out in
the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 than any requirement that the accounis give a true and
fair view whieh is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no cuncems and have COTne across no other mallers in WTJnection with the examination to which attention should be
dram￿ in this iepon in older to enable a proper understanding of the ac£ounts io be reached.
Colin Dalton FCA
Dalton Pardoe Limited
Chartered Accountants
794 High Street
KinLis1￿I1ilv[d
Wesi Midlands
DY6 8BQ
Dale..
31s12oZ
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The Aldridge Musical Comedy Society
StattmeDt of Financial Actii'ities
for the Ytar Ended 30 Julle 2022
30.6.22
Unrestricted
fuDd
30.6.21
Total
Notcs
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Charitablc income
30.953
263
Ihher trading activities
Invesimenl income
310
Total
31369
265
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Expcndiiiire
30542
928
Other
420
Total
30.962
928
NET INCoM￿(EXpENDITuRE)
307
(663)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought fO￿ard
22.699
23J62
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
23.006
22,699
The notes forni part ofttKse finaTKial sthtements
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The Akjridge Com¢dy Soclety
Balanee Sheet
30 2022
30.6.22
Unrestrleted
fund
30.6.21
Toial
fvnds
Notes
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash ar bank knd in hand
10
4.141
19J30
4.771
17.973
23,471
22,744
CREDITORS
nounts falling due within onc year
(46S)
{45)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
23,006
22,699
TOT AL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
23,1)06
22,699
NET ASSETS
23,006
22,699
FUNDS
Unrestricted fun4Js
12
23,0116
22,699
TOTAL FUNDS
23.006
22,699
The financial siatements were approved by the Board of Trustees and autlx)rised for issue on
and were signed on ils behalf by..
C Oatley- Trusie
The notes forni part of ihese financial stat¢ments
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The Aldridge Musical Comedy Society
Note5 to the FiD#ncial Statements
Cor the Year Ended 30 2022
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basls of preparing the finaneixl 5tstemeDts
The financial statements of the charity., wthich is a public benefit e￿[ty under FRS 102, have been prepared in
accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Chari(ie5: Statement of
Recommended Practice applicable ts) charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting
Standard applicable in rhe UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective l January 2019),, Financial Reporting
Standard 102 'The Financial Rewrting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland. and the Charities Act
2011. The firtaneitl sthiemenis have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Infome
All income is recognised in the Scaiement of Financial Activities onc¢ the charity h&s enlitlement to the funds, it is
probable that the income will be received and the anx)uni can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recoenised as expeEKliture as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation commilling the charity
to thai expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economit benefits will bc requir￿ in settlement and the amount
of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expendilure is ac£ouni¢d for on an accruals basis and has been classified
undcr headings that aggregate all cosi related to the ￿tegOry. Wher¢ costs cannot be directly attributed to particular
headings they have been allocaied to aciivities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Taxation
The charity is exempi from on its Charl￿b]e activitie
Fund accountlng
Unrestricied funds can be used in ¥cordance with the diaTitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be ￿ for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions
arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted pu4)oses.
Further explanation of the nalljre and purtM)se of each fimd is inc[￿Jed in the notes io the financial statements.
CHARITABLE INCOME
30.6.22
30.6.21
Total
funds
Unreslrieted
runds
Production income
Donations
Meinbers subscriptions
Merchandise income
24J62
1.985
3.747
859
263
30.953
263
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The Aldridge Musical Comedy Soeiety
Note5 to the Financial S141ements- ¢on¢inued
for the Year Ended 30 Junt 2t122
CHARITABLE INCOME- contin￿ed
Donatlon5 were made up as follows:
2022
2021
Social fund
Other
1,81)0
185
150
1,985
150
OTHER TRADING AcfiviTIES
30.6.22
Unrestricted
fuTrds
30.6.21
Total
fvnds
Other income
310
INVESTMENT INCOME
30.6.22
U4restricted
funds
30.6_21
Total
fijnds
tkposit account interest
CHARITABLE AcfiviTIES COSTS
Direct
Costs (see
note 6)
Expenditure
30.542
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The Aldridge Musicgl Comedy kniety
Notes to the Flnanctal St4tements- ¢onlinutd
for the Year Ended 30 2022
DIRECT COSTS OF CHARITABLE A￿1V1T1Fs
30.6.22
30.6.21
Produciion costs
Insurance
NODA Subscription
Merchandise expenditure
Other expenses
28.676
i86
258
4SO
572
586
87
255
30.542
928
TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
TheTe were no trustees. remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 30 June 2022 nor for the year ended
30 June 20?1.
Trustets, expeN5es
There were tLO trustees. expenses paid for the year erKled 30 June 2022 nor for the year ended 30 June 2021.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE sfATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
fund
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
C.hariiablc income
26i
Investment income
Totsl
265
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable #ctiyities
Expenditure
928
NET If4lCOMEJ{EXPENDITURE)
(663)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
23.362
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
22,699
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Tbe Aldridg¢ Musiul Comedy Stsciety
Notes to the Financial state￿ents- continued
for tht Ye*r EDded 30 June 2022
PRODUCTION INCOME AND EXPENDITURE
Jn¢omt:
May 2022
Sisler Aet
Nov 2021
Cindertll*
Total
21122
Total
2021
Ticket sales
Programme sales
Raffle- nei proceeds
ProLTainme adverts
Casi contributions to costs
Misc income
13,723.87
ilO.00
415.1)0
157.50
427.00
8235.92
i56.00
308.(M)
429.(M)
21.959.79
666.00
723.00
586.50
427.fy)
Totals
15.033.37
9J28.92
24?62.29
Expenditure-
May 2022
Si51er Act
Nov 2021
Cindettlla
Total
2022
Total
2021
POW Commission
Royalties
Theatr¢ hire
Rehearsal expe]ws
Lighting
Sound
Cosiumes and materials
Scencry and transport
archestra
sCore￿Ilb￿9r¢heSir3I parts
PrintinLY and advenising
Production team expenses and gratuiiie5
921.60
2,5i8.59
3.466.80
1.105.00
5iO.00
1291.
1.182.34
2.7i8.68
2.663.00
1211.33
995.51
1,160.50
921.60
2.558.59
6,283.80
2,167.50
550.00
2,261.00
.210.31
3J86.61
3,603.00
2.817.00
.062.50
970.00
27.97
647.93
940.00
969.80
1.396.6i
1,965.31
2,557.13
Totals
19.844J5
8.831.83
28,676.18
Shortfalvsurplus arising from
productions
-4.810.98
497.09
4J13.89
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Tbe Aldridge Musieal Comedy Stsciety
Notes to Ihe Financial Statements- eODtinued
for the Year Ended 30 J￿lle 2022
10.
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHlf4 ONE YEAR
30.6.22
30.6.21
Tradc debtors
Prepaytnents and a¢¢rued income
3.716
425
4.771
4,141
4,771
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIIY ONE YEAR
30.6.22
30.6.21
Other creditors
Accrued expenses
45
420
45
465
45
12.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement
in funds
At
30.6.22
At 1.7.21
Unrestricted funds
General fund
22,699
307
23,006
TOTAL FUNDS
21699
307
23.006
Net wnovtment in funds, included in the above are &5 follows..
Incoming
resourees
Resources
expended
Movement
in fuiids
Unrtstricted funds
General fund
31269
(30.962)
307
TOTAL FUNDS
31269
(30.962)
307
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Tbe Aldridgt Musical Comedy Society
Notes to ihe Fin4neial Statements- eoThtinu¢d
for tht Year Ended 30 June 2022
12.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- £oThtinued
Comparatives for movement fwnds
Net
movement
in fill)ds
At
30.6.21
At 1.7.20
Unrtstricled funds
General fund
23 J62
(663}
22,699
TOTAL FUNDS
23.362
(663)
22,699
Comparative net movement in funds. included in the alK)ve are as follows..
Incoming
resources
Resourc¢s
expended
Movem¢nt
in funds
Unrtstricted funds
General fund
265
(928)
(663)
TOTAL FUNDS
265
(928)
(663)
13.
RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no relaled party transactions for the year ended 30 June 2022.
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The Aldridge Musical Comedy Society
Detailed St*temenl of Fin%neial ActiYitiLs
for tbe Year Ended 30 June 2022
30.6.22
Unrestricted
funds
30.6.21
Totsl
funds
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Charitable income
Production income
Donation5
M¢inbers sub5¢riptions
Merchandise income
24J62
1.985
3.747
859
263
30,953
263
Other trading attivities
Othcr incorne
310
Investmertt income
Deposii aLcouni inter¢st
Total incoming resouree5
31269
265
EXPENDITURE
Charitable activities
Produciion cosis
Insiiraiice
NODA Subscription
Merchandise txpendiiure
Other expenses
28,676
586
258
450
572
586
87
255
30542
928
Support costs
Govcrn2n¢t Costs
Independeni examiner
420
Total resources expwded
30,962
928
Net income
307
(663)
This page does not fonn part of the statutory financial statements
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