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2023-03-31-accounts

Registered number 00464068

Little Theatre (Gateshead) Limited (The)

Report and Accounts

31 March 2023

Little Theatre (Gateshead) Limited (The) Report and accounts Contents

Page
Company information 1
Trustees' report 2
Independent Examiner's Report 5
Statement of Financial Activities 6
Balance sheet 7
Notes to the accounts 8

Little Theatre (Gateshead) Limited (The) Company Information

Directors and Trustees

Mr R Carruthers - Chairman Mrs J Carruthers - Treasurer Mr E Collins Mrs S D Clark Mr M Swallow Mrs S Bertie Mr H Pritchard

Secretary

Mrs S D Clark

Independent Examiner

T R Dixon & Co Ltd Chartered Certified Accountants 1 Dinsdale Place Jesmond Tyne & Wear NE8 4JR

Registered charity number

510742

Registered office

Little Theatre Saltwell View Gateshead NE8 4JS

Registered number

00464068

Country of incorporation

England

1

Little Theatre (Gateshead) Limited (The) Registered number: 510742 Trustees' Report

The trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 31 March 2023 which are prepared to meet the requirements for a directors' report and accounts for Companies Act purposes.

The financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006, the Memorandum and Articles of Association, and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) .

Reference and Administrative Details

Details concerning the charity number and company number and registered office are disclosed on page 1 of the accounts.

Objectives of the Charity

The company was established as a charity to promote, maintain, improve and advance education particularly by the production of educational plays and the encouragement of the Arts including the arts of drama, mime, dance, singing and music and to formulate, prepare and establish schemes therefore provided that all objects of the company shall be of a charitable nature.

Structure, Governance and Management

The directors and trustees in office at the date of this report and who served during the year are listed on page 1. Trustees are appointed or reappointed annually at the Annual General Meeting. The directors have no interests in the shares of the company. Trustees receive no benefit for their involvement in the running of the charity.

Summary of the Main Achievements of the Charity during the year

We have recovered from the pandemic and are fully up and running with 10 Progressive Players’ productions and many outside hires in our theatre.

We had a very successful Pantomime in December 2022 (Lee Brannigan Productions). We have increased the number of outside hires considerably which include a second show by Lee Brannigan as well as our long - standing booking with The Caprians. We have welcomed new hirers to the theatre including a number of one - off music nights it is gratifying that so many new hirers comment on the quality of our theatre and many book to come back almost immediately.

The plan was made to replace many of our tungsten lights with LED lights and we have been successful in getting grants to part fund this. LTG and PPs have contributed too. The project is well under way and will be completed in August 2023. This project will have several benefits including: reducing our energy costs, less heat being generated by our stage lighting, thereby reducing our carbon footprint.

We have had more interest from schools who wish to come in and put shows on and have tours of the theatre.

We have had visits from various groups of adults who have heard about our theatre and want to see it for themselves. There are at least two members who go out and give talks about the theatre.

The Studio which was completed in July 2021 and reported on last year is being very well used. It has allowed much more flexibility for PP rehearsals and extended the types of outside hires we can offer.

2

Little Theatre (Gateshead) Limited (The) Registered number: 510742 Trustees' Report

Restricted Income from Trusts and Foundations this year towards the capital scheme listed with the names of the funders.

Employees and volunteers

The company employed two part-time caretaker/cleaners during the year and continues to do so. The general volunteers are the members of the Progressive Players, any of whom may be asked to assist in the business of the charity, mainly serving on the licenced bar and selling ice creams.

Political and Charitable Donations

During the year we have made no charitable donations (2022-£0).

3

Little Theatre (Gateshead) Limited (The) Registered number: 510742 Trustees' Report

Policy on reserves

We hold cash at bank and on deposit of £63,547 (2022 - £61,334) of which £6,923 (2022 - £8,954) is regarded as being restricted for use in LED Stage Lighting. The balance of £56,624 (2022 - £52,380 ) is regarded as unrestricted and are held in order to meet any unforeseen expenditure that may occur.

Small company provisions

This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions in Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

Going concern

There are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue for the foreseeable future.

This report was approved by the board on …....................... and signed by its order.

…...................................................................

Mrs J Carruthers Director

4

Little Theatre (Gateshead) Limited (The) Independent Examiner's Report

Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees

on the accounts of Little Theatre (Gateshead) Limited (The)

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 March 2023

Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner

As the charity's trustees of the company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Companies Act 2006 ("The 2006 Act").

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011("The 2011 Act"). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145 (5) (b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent Examiner's Statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:

of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities

preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the

UK (FRS102)).

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

…......................................

T R Dixon & Co Ltd Chartered Certified Accountants 1 Dinsdale Place Jesmond Tyne & Wear NE2 1BD Date: …..........................................

5

Little Theatre (Gateshead) Limited (The) Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 March 2023

Income
Sales
Rent
Rent - Progressive Players
Interest on deposit account
Donations and contributions
Covid 19 support grants
Furlough claims
Total incoming resources
Resources Expended
Cost of sales
Wages and national insurance
Accountancy
Heat, light and water
Insurance
Telephone
Printing, postage and stationery
Repairs and renewals
Licences
Cleaning
Other legal and professional
Fundraiser fees
Sundry expenses
Depreciation
Net income (expenditure) and
net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
Net income/(loss)
Transfer of funds relating to
rehearsal room project
Total funds carried forward
Unrestricted
Funds
2023
£
36,449
16,573
29,310
-
-
-
-
82,332
17,268
12,520
1,500
9,313
6,008
437
152
17,456
1,176
1,388
6,870
2,705
(55)
14,173
90,911
(8,579)
613,829
(8,579)
6,581
611,831
Restricted
Funds
2023
£
-
-
-
-
4,550
-
-
4,550
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4,550
8,954
4,550
(6,581)
6,923
Total
Funds
2023
£
36,449
16,573
29,310
-
4,550
-
-
86,882
17,268
12,520
1,500
9,313
6,008
437
152
17,456
1,176
1,388
6,870
2,705
(55)
14,173
90,911
(4,029)
622,783
(4,029)
-
-
618,754
Unrestricted
Funds
2022
£
15,348
5,820
9,532
8
5,000
11,934
3,555
51,197
9,303
9,579
1,260
6,522
2,401
559
460
15,681
62
774
5,174
-
330
14,395
66,500
(15,303)
314,580
(15,303)
314,552
613,829
Restricted
Funds
2022
£
-
-
-
-
81,000
-
-
81,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
81,000
242,506
81,000
(314,552)
8,954
Total
Funds
2022
£
15,348
5,820
9,532
8
86,000
11,934
3,555
132,197
9,303
9,579
1,260
6,522
2,401
559
460
15,681
62
774
5,174
-
330
14,395
66,500
65,697
557,086
65,697
-
622,783

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

6

Little Theatre (Gateshead) Limited (The) Registered number: 00464068 Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2023

Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
4
Current assets
Stocks
Debtors and prepayments
5
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due
within one year
6
Net current assets
Total net assets
Capital and funds of the charity
Called up share capital
7
Unrestricted income funds
8
Restricted funds
8
Total charity share capital and
funds
2023
£
552,735
2,300
6,330
63,547
72,177
(908)
71,269
624,004
5,250
611,831
6,923
624,004
2022
£
561,423
501
7,256
61,334
69,091
(2,481)
66,610
628,033
5,250
613,829
8,954
628,033
2022
£
561,423
501
7,256
61,334
69,091
(2,481)
66,610
628,033
5,250
613,829
8,954
628,033
628,033
5,250
613,829
8,954
628,033

The directors are satisfied that the company is entitled to exemption from the requirement to obtain an audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Act.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

The accounts have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the special provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The profit and loss account has not been delivered to the Registrar of Companies.

…...................................................................

R Carruthers Director

7

Little Theatre (Gateshead) Limited (The) Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2023

1 Accounting policies

Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK (FRS 102) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.

Income and recognition policies

Income derives from property rental income, bar and ice cream sales, and donations. Items of income are recognised and included in the accounts when all of the following criteria are met:

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds are available to spend on activities that further any of the purposes of the charity. Restricted funds are funds which the donor has specified are to be solely used for particular areas of the charity's work.

Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a third party, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.

Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulative depreciation and any accumulative impairment losses. Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets at a rate calculated to write off the cost, less estimated residual value, of each asset evenly over its expected useful life, as follows:

Property, plant and machinery 2.5% reducing balance basis

Stocks

Stocks are measured at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost is determined using the first in first out method. The carrying amount of stock sold is recognised as an expense in the period in which the related revenue is recognised.

Cash at bank and in hand

Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments with immediate access.

8

Little Theatre (Gateshead) Limited (The) Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2023

Debtors

Short term debtors are measured at transaction price (which is usually the invoice price), less any impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts. Loans and other financial assets are initially recognised at transaction price including any transaction costs and subsequently measured at amortised cost determined using the effective interest method, less any impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts.

Creditors

Creditors are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably.

2
3 Operating profit
This is stated after charging:
Depreciation of owned fixed assets
4 Tangible fixed assets
Cost
At 1 April 2022
Additions
Surplus on revaluation
Disposals
At 31 March 2023
Depreciation
At 1 April 2022
Charge for the year
Surplus on revaluation
On disposals
At 31 March 2023
Net book value
At 31 March 2023
At 31 March 2022
Average number of employees during the financial period
Number or employees
2023
£
2
2
2023
£
14,173
2022
£
2
2
2022
£
14,395
Premises,
plant and
equipment
£
623,146
5,485
-
-
628,631
61,723
14,173
-
-
75,896
552,735
561,423

9

Little Theatre (Gateshead) Limited (The) Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2023

5 Debtors
2023
£
Prepayments
3,667
VAT
2,663
6,330
6 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2023
£
Trade creditors
-
Accruals
908
908
7 Share capital
2023
£
Allotted, called up and fully paid:
5,250
8 Analysis of movement in funds
£
£
Unrestricted
Restricted
As at 1 April 2022
613,829
8,954
Net income(expenditure)
(1,998)
(2,031)
As at 31 March 2023
611,831
6,923
5,250 Ordinary shares of £1
2022
£
3,360
3,896
7,256
2022
£
-
2,481
2,481
2022
£
5,250
2023
£
Total
622,783
(4,029)
618,754

9 Related party transactions

During the year the company charged £29,310 (2022 - £9,532) by way of rent to Progressive Players Gateshead Limited (The).

During the year the company did not receive any contributions (2022 - £0) towards the running costs of the theatre from Progressive Players Gateshead Limited (The).

None of the trustees have been paid any remuneration or received any other benefits from the company or a related entity.

10 Capital Commitments

At the year end the company had no capital commitments.

10

Little Theatre (Gateshead) Limited (The) Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2023

11 Ultimate controlling party

The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Progressive Players Gateshead Limited (The), a company registered in England and Wales, registration number 00380679 and charity number 511065.

The purpose of Progressive Players Gateshead Limited (The) is the same as that of the company as detailed within the Trustees Report.

The aggregate capital and reserves of Progressive Players Gateshead Limited (The) was £155,580 (2022 - £163,438) and its (loss)/profits for the year then ended were (£7,858), (2022 - (£7,509)).

12 Legal entity

Little Theatre (Gateshead) Limited (The) is a private limited company incorporated in England, the registered office is:

Little Theatre Saltwell View Gateshead NE8 4JS

13 Corporation Taxation

The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects.

11

Little Theatre (Gateshead) Limited (The) Detailed profit and loss account for the year ended 31 March 2023

Sales
Sales
Other income
Rent
Rent Progressive Players
Interest on deposit account
Donations
Covid19 support grants
Furlough claims
Cost of sales
Purchases
Movement in stock
Administrative expenses
Employee costs:
Wages and national insurance
Entertaining
Premises costs:
Cleaning
General administrative expenses:
Telephone
Printing, postage and stationery
Insurance
Repairs and renewals
Heat, light and water
Licences
Depreciation
Sundry expenses
Legal and professional costs:
Accountancy fees
Fundraiser fees
Other legal and professional
2023
£
36,449
16,573
29,310
-
4,550
-
-
50,433
86,882
19,068
(1,800)
17,268
12,520
-
12,520
1,388
1,388
437
152
6,008
17,456
9,313
1,176
14,173
(55)
48,660
1,500
2,705
6,870
11,075
90,911
2022
£
15,348
5,820
9,532
8
86,000
11,934
3,555
116,849
132,197
9,803
(500)
9,303
9,085
494
9,579
774
774
559
460
2,401
15,681
6,522
62
14,395
330
40,410
1,260
-
5,174
6,434
66,500

This page does not form part of the statutory accounts

12

Registered number 00464068

Little Theatre (Gateshead) Limited (The)

Report and Accounts

31 March 2023

Little Theatre (Gateshead) Limited (The) Report and accounts Contents

Page
Company information 1
Trustees' report 2
Independent Examiner's Report 5
Statement of Financial Activities 6
Balance sheet 7
Notes to the accounts 8

Little Theatre (Gateshead) Limited (The) Company Information

Directors and Trustees

Mr R Carruthers - Chairman Mrs J Carruthers - Treasurer Mr E Collins Mrs S D Clark Mr M Swallow Mrs S Bertie Mr H Pritchard

Secretary

Mrs S D Clark

Independent Examiner

T R Dixon & Co Ltd Chartered Certified Accountants 1 Dinsdale Place Jesmond Tyne & Wear NE8 4JR

Registered charity number

510742

Registered office

Little Theatre Saltwell View Gateshead NE8 4JS

Registered number

00464068

Country of incorporation

England

1

Little Theatre (Gateshead) Limited (The) Registered number: 510742 Trustees' Report

The trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 31 March 2023 which are prepared to meet the requirements for a directors' report and accounts for Companies Act purposes.

The financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006, the Memorandum and Articles of Association, and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) .

Reference and Administrative Details

Details concerning the charity number and company number and registered office are disclosed on page 1 of the accounts.

Objectives of the Charity

The company was established as a charity to promote, maintain, improve and advance education particularly by the production of educational plays and the encouragement of the Arts including the arts of drama, mime, dance, singing and music and to formulate, prepare and establish schemes therefore provided that all objects of the company shall be of a charitable nature.

Structure, Governance and Management

The directors and trustees in office at the date of this report and who served during the year are listed on page 1. Trustees are appointed or reappointed annually at the Annual General Meeting. The directors have no interests in the shares of the company. Trustees receive no benefit for their involvement in the running of the charity.

Summary of the Main Achievements of the Charity during the year

We have recovered from the pandemic and are fully up and running with 10 Progressive Players’ productions and many outside hires in our theatre.

We had a very successful Pantomime in December 2022 (Lee Brannigan Productions). We have increased the number of outside hires considerably which include a second show by Lee Brannigan as well as our long - standing booking with The Caprians. We have welcomed new hirers to the theatre including a number of one - off music nights it is gratifying that so many new hirers comment on the quality of our theatre and many book to come back almost immediately.

The plan was made to replace many of our tungsten lights with LED lights and we have been successful in getting grants to part fund this. LTG and PPs have contributed too. The project is well under way and will be completed in August 2023. This project will have several benefits including: reducing our energy costs, less heat being generated by our stage lighting, thereby reducing our carbon footprint.

We have had more interest from schools who wish to come in and put shows on and have tours of the theatre.

We have had visits from various groups of adults who have heard about our theatre and want to see it for themselves. There are at least two members who go out and give talks about the theatre.

The Studio which was completed in July 2021 and reported on last year is being very well used. It has allowed much more flexibility for PP rehearsals and extended the types of outside hires we can offer.

2

Little Theatre (Gateshead) Limited (The) Registered number: 510742 Trustees' Report

Restricted Income from Trusts and Foundations this year towards the capital scheme listed with the names of the funders.

Employees and volunteers

The company employed two part-time caretaker/cleaners during the year and continues to do so. The general volunteers are the members of the Progressive Players, any of whom may be asked to assist in the business of the charity, mainly serving on the licenced bar and selling ice creams.

Political and Charitable Donations

During the year we have made no charitable donations (2022-£0).

3

Little Theatre (Gateshead) Limited (The) Registered number: 510742 Trustees' Report

Policy on reserves

We hold cash at bank and on deposit of £63,547 (2022 - £61,334) of which £6,923 (2022 - £8,954) is regarded as being restricted for use in LED Stage Lighting. The balance of £56,624 (2022 - £52,380 ) is regarded as unrestricted and are held in order to meet any unforeseen expenditure that may occur.

Small company provisions

This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions in Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

Going concern

There are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue for the foreseeable future.

This report was approved by the board on …....................... and signed by its order.

…...................................................................

Mrs J Carruthers Director

4

Little Theatre (Gateshead) Limited (The) Independent Examiner's Report

Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees

on the accounts of Little Theatre (Gateshead) Limited (The)

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 March 2023

Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner

As the charity's trustees of the company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Companies Act 2006 ("The 2006 Act").

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011("The 2011 Act"). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145 (5) (b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent Examiner's Statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:

of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities

preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the

UK (FRS102)).

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

…......................................

T R Dixon & Co Ltd Chartered Certified Accountants 1 Dinsdale Place Jesmond Tyne & Wear NE2 1BD Date: …..........................................

5

Little Theatre (Gateshead) Limited (The) Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 March 2023

Income
Sales
Rent
Rent - Progressive Players
Interest on deposit account
Donations and contributions
Covid 19 support grants
Furlough claims
Total incoming resources
Resources Expended
Cost of sales
Wages and national insurance
Accountancy
Heat, light and water
Insurance
Telephone
Printing, postage and stationery
Repairs and renewals
Licences
Cleaning
Other legal and professional
Fundraiser fees
Sundry expenses
Depreciation
Net income (expenditure) and
net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
Net income/(loss)
Transfer of funds relating to
rehearsal room project
Total funds carried forward
Unrestricted
Funds
2023
£
36,449
16,573
29,310
-
-
-
-
82,332
17,268
12,520
1,500
9,313
6,008
437
152
17,456
1,176
1,388
6,870
2,705
(55)
14,173
90,911
(8,579)
613,829
(8,579)
6,581
611,831
Restricted
Funds
2023
£
-
-
-
-
4,550
-
-
4,550
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4,550
8,954
4,550
(6,581)
6,923
Total
Funds
2023
£
36,449
16,573
29,310
-
4,550
-
-
86,882
17,268
12,520
1,500
9,313
6,008
437
152
17,456
1,176
1,388
6,870
2,705
(55)
14,173
90,911
(4,029)
622,783
(4,029)
-
-
618,754
Unrestricted
Funds
2022
£
15,348
5,820
9,532
8
5,000
11,934
3,555
51,197
9,303
9,579
1,260
6,522
2,401
559
460
15,681
62
774
5,174
-
330
14,395
66,500
(15,303)
314,580
(15,303)
314,552
613,829
Restricted
Funds
2022
£
-
-
-
-
81,000
-
-
81,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
81,000
242,506
81,000
(314,552)
8,954
Total
Funds
2022
£
15,348
5,820
9,532
8
86,000
11,934
3,555
132,197
9,303
9,579
1,260
6,522
2,401
559
460
15,681
62
774
5,174
-
330
14,395
66,500
65,697
557,086
65,697
-
622,783

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

6

Little Theatre (Gateshead) Limited (The) Registered number: 00464068 Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2023

Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
4
Current assets
Stocks
Debtors and prepayments
5
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due
within one year
6
Net current assets
Total net assets
Capital and funds of the charity
Called up share capital
7
Unrestricted income funds
8
Restricted funds
8
Total charity share capital and
funds
2023
£
552,735
2,300
6,330
63,547
72,177
(908)
71,269
624,004
5,250
611,831
6,923
624,004
2022
£
561,423
501
7,256
61,334
69,091
(2,481)
66,610
628,033
5,250
613,829
8,954
628,033
2022
£
561,423
501
7,256
61,334
69,091
(2,481)
66,610
628,033
5,250
613,829
8,954
628,033
628,033
5,250
613,829
8,954
628,033

The directors are satisfied that the company is entitled to exemption from the requirement to obtain an audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Act.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

The accounts have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the special provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The profit and loss account has not been delivered to the Registrar of Companies.

…...................................................................

R Carruthers Director

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Little Theatre (Gateshead) Limited (The) Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2023

1 Accounting policies

Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK (FRS 102) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.

Income and recognition policies

Income derives from property rental income, bar and ice cream sales, and donations. Items of income are recognised and included in the accounts when all of the following criteria are met:

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds are available to spend on activities that further any of the purposes of the charity. Restricted funds are funds which the donor has specified are to be solely used for particular areas of the charity's work.

Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a third party, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.

Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulative depreciation and any accumulative impairment losses. Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets at a rate calculated to write off the cost, less estimated residual value, of each asset evenly over its expected useful life, as follows:

Property, plant and machinery 2.5% reducing balance basis

Stocks

Stocks are measured at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost is determined using the first in first out method. The carrying amount of stock sold is recognised as an expense in the period in which the related revenue is recognised.

Cash at bank and in hand

Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments with immediate access.

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Little Theatre (Gateshead) Limited (The) Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2023

Debtors

Short term debtors are measured at transaction price (which is usually the invoice price), less any impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts. Loans and other financial assets are initially recognised at transaction price including any transaction costs and subsequently measured at amortised cost determined using the effective interest method, less any impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts.

Creditors

Creditors are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably.

2
3 Operating profit
This is stated after charging:
Depreciation of owned fixed assets
4 Tangible fixed assets
Cost
At 1 April 2022
Additions
Surplus on revaluation
Disposals
At 31 March 2023
Depreciation
At 1 April 2022
Charge for the year
Surplus on revaluation
On disposals
At 31 March 2023
Net book value
At 31 March 2023
At 31 March 2022
Average number of employees during the financial period
Number or employees
2023
£
2
2
2023
£
14,173
2022
£
2
2
2022
£
14,395
Premises,
plant and
equipment
£
623,146
5,485
-
-
628,631
61,723
14,173
-
-
75,896
552,735
561,423

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Little Theatre (Gateshead) Limited (The) Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2023

5 Debtors
2023
£
Prepayments
3,667
VAT
2,663
6,330
6 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2023
£
Trade creditors
-
Accruals
908
908
7 Share capital
2023
£
Allotted, called up and fully paid:
5,250
8 Analysis of movement in funds
£
£
Unrestricted
Restricted
As at 1 April 2022
613,829
8,954
Net income(expenditure)
(1,998)
(2,031)
As at 31 March 2023
611,831
6,923
5,250 Ordinary shares of £1
2022
£
3,360
3,896
7,256
2022
£
-
2,481
2,481
2022
£
5,250
2023
£
Total
622,783
(4,029)
618,754

9 Related party transactions

During the year the company charged £29,310 (2022 - £9,532) by way of rent to Progressive Players Gateshead Limited (The).

During the year the company did not receive any contributions (2022 - £0) towards the running costs of the theatre from Progressive Players Gateshead Limited (The).

None of the trustees have been paid any remuneration or received any other benefits from the company or a related entity.

10 Capital Commitments

At the year end the company had no capital commitments.

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Little Theatre (Gateshead) Limited (The) Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2023

11 Ultimate controlling party

The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Progressive Players Gateshead Limited (The), a company registered in England and Wales, registration number 00380679 and charity number 511065.

The purpose of Progressive Players Gateshead Limited (The) is the same as that of the company as detailed within the Trustees Report.

The aggregate capital and reserves of Progressive Players Gateshead Limited (The) was £155,580 (2022 - £163,438) and its (loss)/profits for the year then ended were (£7,858), (2022 - (£7,509)).

12 Legal entity

Little Theatre (Gateshead) Limited (The) is a private limited company incorporated in England, the registered office is:

Little Theatre Saltwell View Gateshead NE8 4JS

13 Corporation Taxation

The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects.

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Little Theatre (Gateshead) Limited (The) Detailed profit and loss account for the year ended 31 March 2023

Sales
Sales
Other income
Rent
Rent Progressive Players
Interest on deposit account
Donations
Covid19 support grants
Furlough claims
Cost of sales
Purchases
Movement in stock
Administrative expenses
Employee costs:
Wages and national insurance
Entertaining
Premises costs:
Cleaning
General administrative expenses:
Telephone
Printing, postage and stationery
Insurance
Repairs and renewals
Heat, light and water
Licences
Depreciation
Sundry expenses
Legal and professional costs:
Accountancy fees
Fundraiser fees
Other legal and professional
2023
£
36,449
16,573
29,310
-
4,550
-
-
50,433
86,882
19,068
(1,800)
17,268
12,520
-
12,520
1,388
1,388
437
152
6,008
17,456
9,313
1,176
14,173
(55)
48,660
1,500
2,705
6,870
11,075
90,911
2022
£
15,348
5,820
9,532
8
86,000
11,934
3,555
116,849
132,197
9,803
(500)
9,303
9,085
494
9,579
774
774
559
460
2,401
15,681
6,522
62
14,395
330
40,410
1,260
-
5,174
6,434
66,500

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CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS & STATUTORY AUDITORS Little Theatre (Gateshead) Limited Independent Examiners Report Forthe year ended 31" March 2023 TR Dixon & Co Ltd Chartered Certified Accountants Statutory Auditors Bermuda House IA Dinsdale Place Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 IBD CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS I STATUTORY AUDITORS Bc.Imudii Hous￿. ACCA Ti-l 0191232 £628

CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS & STATUTORY AUDITORS We have Examined the Annual Report and Accounts for the year enderj 31" March 2023, which have been prepared from the accounting records, informètion and explanations provided to us by the Accountants of the Little Theatre IGatesheadl Limited, Leanne Cook Accounting Limited. This is under the guidance of the Charity Commission for England and Wale5. Respective responsibilities of the Little Theatre (Gatesheadl Limited The Little Theatre IGatesheadl Limited are responsible for keeping proper, complete accounting records and for the preparation of the Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31, March 2023. The accountant of the Little Theatre (Gatesheadl Limited, Leanne Cook has undertaken these responsibilities on behalf of the Little Theatre (Gatesheadl Limited It is our responsibility to form an independent opinion, based on our Independent Examiners Report, for the year ended 31" March 2023 to the fullest extent permitted by law. An Independent Examiners Report involves obtaining evidence about the amounts in the Annual Reports and Accounts, to give reasonable assurance that it is free from material misstatement, whether caused by fraud or error. If we become aware of any apparent material misstatements or inconsi5tencie5, we consider the implications for our report. Basis of opinion We planned and performed our Independent Examiners Report to obtain all the information and explanations which we considered necessary in order to provide us with sufficient evidence to give reasonable assurance that the Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31, March 2023 show a true and fair summary of the accounting records relating to The Little Theatre IGatesheadl Limited and is sufficiently supported by accounts, receipts and other documents which have been made availoble to us. CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS I STATUTORY AUDITORS ACCA T..1. 0191 732 2628

CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS & STATUTORY AUDITORS Conclusion In our opinion, the Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31, March 2023 have been prepared in accordance with the accounting records, information and explanations provided to us, and is sufficiently supported by accounts, receipts and other documents. is correctly stated and free of material error. Jennifer O'Toole FCCA Ba (Honsl (Senior Statutory Auditor) TR Dixon & Co Ltd Chartered Certified Accountants Statutory Auditors Bermuda House IA Dinsdale Place Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 IBD Date: 22. September 2023 CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS I STATUTORY AUDITORS ACCA 0191232 2628