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2025-06-30-accounts

Trustees Annual Report

– 2024 2025

Contents

Aim and Purpose…………..………………….…..……………………………………….3 Structure, Governance and Management………………………….……..……………..3 Achievements and Performance………………………………………………………….5 Looking Forward……………………………………..……………………………………..6 Chairman’s Report…………………………….……………………………………………6 Reserves Policy……………………………….………………………………………..…11 Financial Reports…………………….…………………….…………………………..…11 Serious Incident Report………………………………………………….……………….15 Declarations……………………………………………………………………………….16

Aim and Purpose

The object of the Charity – The Monday Night Group – charity number 510879 - is to make grants to one or more charitable organisations. The Charity shall have the following powers:

The primary fund-raising activity of the Charity is its annual pantomime performed in January / February every year. There are 12 performances delivered to an audience total of around 4000.

The Charity has been registered with the Charities Commission since 1981. Its charity reference number is 510879.

Structure, Governance and Management

The Charity, its assets and property are managed and administered by a committee comprising the Officers and other members elected in accordance with the Constitution. The Officers and other members of the committee shall be the Trustees of the Charity.

The Charity has the following elected Officers:

In the year 2024 – 2025, the Charity was governed by 7 Trustees of which 2 were elected as the Group’s Officers, leaving the position of Secretary available. Maria kindly volenteered to take on the role as a non-elected postion for the year:

Each Trustee serves a term of 2 years. Each Officer is also elected for a term of 2 years apart from the Chairman who serves a term of 3 years. Nominations for Trustees and Officers, where one of these roles is reaching end of term, are sought prior to each AGM and require support from a 2nd serving member of the group. Any member of Monday Night Group is eligible to stand for a role assuming they are nominated and seconded.

Trustees

Trustees Trustees Trustees Trustees
Name
Position
Term end date
Helen Deeming
Trustee
8/25
Sam Maher
Trustee
8/25
Maria Crabbe
Trustee
8/26
Beverly Stone
Trustee
8/25
Richard Walker
Trustee
8/26
Rachel Bloomer
Trustee
8/26
Alex Carrier
Trustee
8/26
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Officers
Name Position Term end date
Sam Maher Chairman 8/25
Helen Deeming Treasurer 8/25

In accordance with Charity Commission guidance, charities that receive more than £25,000 a year are required by law to submit an annual report. The Monday Night Group follows best practice and has produced this Trustees’ Annual Report.

The Trustees continue to review all Charity Commission guidance pertaining to the management of The Monday Night Group.

Monday Night Group is governed by a constitution which was developed in 2007.

The charity, once again, met its objectives as outlined in our constitution. The charity operates with due regard to its public benefit obligations as outlined by the Charities Commission. It is confident and assured that it continues to meet these requirements, managed via our constitution, which ensures the money we raise at our pantomime and via other grants and donations is awarded in line with the expectations laid out with in it.

The charity is extremely reliant on its army of volunteers who support and ensure the success of our annual pantomime. We may only see these volunteers once a year but their input and support is vital to our success. We welcome anyone to support and assist at some or all of our performances.

Donations from our profits are awarded using the following criteria. The Trustees fully endorse these principles and determine our donations with a robust alignment to these statements:

Achievements and Performance

The Group once again performed a successful pantomime – Cinderella in January 2025 at the Civic Hall in Stourport.

Ticket sales continue to do well though this is a constant challenge for our charity in maintaining an affordable price against increased costs and a desire to maximise donations.

Membership of the group remains strong with new and younger members recruited and now staying on. This will help the group continue to perform pantomime well into the future.

This year’s ticket sales were now made up entirely of online sales using Ticketsource.

We have remained with the online method for submitting donation requests, allowing the Trustees to assess the requests beforehand and then come together to endorse the final decisions.

Our annual presentation evening was a very successful evening and enjoyed by all. A total of 84 local groups in the Worcestershire and Wyre Forest area attended and we were able to award a total of £30,300.

Planning is now underway for 2026.

Governance remains strong with monthly group meetings open to all running February to October including our AGM in August. The Trustees continue to ensure the group remains viable, lawful and financially sound.

We have no concerns at this stage about the viability of the charity.

Looking Forward

We are confident that the charity has a strong financial footing to enable it to meet the challenges going forward and what ever decisions are made, we will ensure we can deliver a successful pantomime and raise large amounts of money for our local community.

– Chairman’s Report 2024 2025

To the Members and Friends of Monday Night Group (MNG),

As Chairman, it is my annual pleasure (and obligation!) to present this report at our AGM. For over a decade, I have penned this reflection, and each year it’s packed — with heartfelt thanks, proud achievements, and just a sprinkle of drama offstage, of course.

Cinderella 2025 - A Panto That Really Put Out……the Laughs

This year, MNG once again slipped into its glass slippers and strutted onto the stage with Cinderella 2025. Our annual pantomime remains the jewel in our fundraising crown, family-friendly, affordable, and just the right amount of outrageousness and suggestive winks. With a cast that could charm Buttons ’ Pecker out of retirement and a crew that knows how to make magic happen.

We delivered a show that was both dazzling and profitable. We appointed a Director, Musical Director, Producer, Writer, and a production team that pulled things together tighter than a corset on opening night. Tightly stitched together with more sass than Cinderella’s Shein ballgown, and just enough tension to keep things interesting. Sleep was optional, boa and corsets were mandatory, and the spotlight never shone on anything less than fabulous.

Together with our backstage heroes, FOH charmers, and technical wizards, we worked countless unpaid hours. The show was a glittery triumph, with just enough thigh-slapping and suggestive winks to keep the grown-ups entertained while the kids wondered why everyone was giggling so much.

Financial Highlights - The Fairy Godmother Was Generous

— The economy may have been pinched, but our ticket pricing held firm like Prince Charming’s shorts after a leg sesh. We tested our new five-year ticket pricing Strategy, and guess what? The audience did not bat an eyelid and came in droves, clearly drawn to our sparkle, sass, and the promise of a good time that did not require a safe word.

And yes, we still have ice cream left over- As Lucinda said to Lucinda “ It’s hard, cold, and waiting patiently for someone to take it home and give it the attention it deserves. It’s good until November 2026, but frankly, it’s begging to be licked ” sooner.

Anyway, here’s the difference from this year’s income and expenditure compared to last year:

🎟 Ticket Sales £2,845.45

🪣 Bucket Donations £402.16

Ice Cream Sales -£29.54

Confectionery Sales -£109.48

Tea & Coffee Sales £187.20

Total Income £53,387.90

Net Profit £41,107.47

Reduced Outgoings -£515.99 compared to 2024

— We were £3,739.12 up from last year proof that a little fairy dust, a lot of elbow

grease, and a well-timed pelvic thrust and dig go a long way. So well done to everyone on this achievement.

– A Toast to Helen Our Financial Fairy with a Firm Grip

Helen continues to work her magic behind the scenes, squeezing every penny until it squeals and making sure our finances stay like Dame Durdle’s bosom - upright — and well-behaved. She is silent but deadly like a well-timed fart in a quiet dressing room (No names mentioned), and we would not have it any other way.

Helen ensures our books are balanced and our bank account does not turn into a pumpkin

at midnight. Helen, we raise our calculators to you once again.

– Castmaster Returns Lights, Camera, Mischief

Rich is back, and Castmaster 2026 is already shaping up to be more outrageous than a Dame in fishnets. Planning is underway, cameras are rolling, and mischief is guaranteed.

Let us just say, if you thought the panto was wild, wait until you see what happens when Rich and the team are unleashed again. I wonder if one task will be “How to incorporate a tea break into a rehearsal?”

One can only hope- for the cast’s sake!

– 🛠 Trustees The real behind the scenes magic

Our Trustees have kept things legal, compliant, and occasionally sane. No critical — incidents this year unless you count someone complaining about having too much Pecker (and really, is there such a thing?)

— Our Hartlebury Hut lease was renewed 12 months into the year, due to

management company staff issues. But let us be honest, we are irresistible as tenants.

Massive thanks to Bev, Helen, Alex, Rachel, Richard, and Maria (who survived her first year as Secretary). You are the backbone of MNG, and we could not do it without you.

– Production Team The Dream Makers

— To our Production team consisting of members stepping up into the many creative roles we have. The musical maestros Sally and Simon, Dave the Drummer, and Prompts Carey and Phill (who kept the beat and the audience flowing like a well-oiled panto dame), and every single cast member, crew member, costume — wrangler, and creative genius thank you.

You went the extra mile, raised the bar, the curtain, and a few eyebrows. And you did it all with style, no tea breaks, and just a hint of scandal along the way.

– Giveaway Night The Big Finish

After the panto, we gathered to review donation requests and awarded £30,300 to

84 local groups. Huge thanks to Helen and Bewdley Pines Golf Club for hosting us.

Lu and Lav spent their night teeing the jokes up and swinging wood and smashing their balls out onto the fairway.

It was a night of laughter, generosity, and one lucky soul walking away with three — bookends because why settle for one when you can have a matching set and a spare for the bedroom?

To those who read the requests, donned costumes, sold raffle tickets, and

— entertained your efforts are the heartbeat of MNG.

If you ever wonder, “Why am I doing this? ” just remember that night and that’s your answer.

– Trustee Transitions A Fond Farewell

— Rachel steps down as Trustee thank you for your time and energy as a Trustee. My own three-year term as Chairman ends, as does Helen’s two-year term as Treasurer on this rotation. However, we are both re-standing for a further term if you will have us.

We have new trustee nominees ready to step up, and I am confident MNG is in safe — hands though I do recommend gloves.

A Look forward

— Looking forward, buckle up your corsets and brace your bloomers because next

Year’s “Puss in Boots” is coming to town like a catwalk queen on heat, and it is guaranteed to leave the audience purring louder than a milkman’s morning delivery!

Dame Miller is back. With her baps rising and bloomers clinging on like last night’s regrets. She has got a cream horn bigger than a patisserie caught in a love triangle, and she is serving it up with a wink that could curdle custard.

Our hero feline Puss- he’s not just chasing tail, he’s practically drowning in it. He’s got nine lives and no boundaries but leads the charge over evil.

— And then there’s Evil Weevil the uninvited guest in Dame Miller’s pantry and burrowing deeper than a gossip in a gin-fuelled hen night. Let’s just say he’s — wriggling into places he doesn’t belong and Dame Miller’s not having any of it. The slippery little pest who’s always popping up where he’s not wanted, burrowing deep and causing all kinds of itchiness Dame Miller would much rather scratch in private.

— This panto’s bursting at the seams quite literally, in Dame Miller’s case, whose frock is holding on by sheer force of will and a prayer to the patron saint of elastic. With double entendres flying faster than Puss’s sword, and more innuendo than you can shake a baguette at, this is one fairy tale that’s definitely not. So fluff your puss, polish your boots, and prepare to get your blushes well and truly earned.

– Final Thanks from me.

— To every member, friend, business, organisation, and council who supports us thank you. Whether you gave time, money, food, or just a knowing nod during tech week, you helped make the magic happen.

To those who supported me during my term as Chairman: I hope I’ve kept the seat warm, a ship steady, and the jokes just on the right side of inappropriate.

It’s been an honour once again.

— To our audiences thank you for laughing, clapping, and donating. You have help us turn glitter into gold, sequins into smiles, and Pecker into profit. From me to you, old friends and new, thank you. Thank you for the laughs, the love, and the lingering scent of glitter in places glitter should never be. I’ve loved every minute and if you didn’t, well, you clearly weren’t close enough to my pecker.

Sam Maher

MNG chairman

Reserves Policy

The Group maintains a modest, but not excessive reserves balance which equates to, at least, the annual running costs of the Charity, on the assumption that the pantomime performances are not able to procees for any reason. This allows all costs to be met such as leases, electricity, venue hire and any costs incurred to perform pantomime.

In the event of not being able to deliver a pantomime for a considerable period or if the group could not continue, reserves would cover remaining lease costs of our storage unit.

We review our reserves annually and this allows us to adjust accordingly based on forecast or actual changes in pantomime expenses.

Financial Report

Our financial report is included below. In summary and as submitted to the Charities Commission, our summary figures are:

Income: £65,370

Expenditure: £60,001 including donations of £30,300

Detailed audited, financial reports follow:

Monday Night Group

Registration number 510879

Financial statements for the year ending 30th June 2025

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Receipts and payments payments payments
2024-2025 2023-2024
to the to the
nearest £ nearest£
Receipts
Fund Raising Activities 58,518 53,555
Members Subs 155 145
Donations 1,030 250
Gift Aid 969 778
Unpresented/cancelled cheques 265 1,550
Hire of Equipment 2,415 1,368
Sundry 2,018 194
Total receipts 65,370 £ 57,839
Payments
Cost of Fund Raising Event 18,756 16,169
Rent ofStorage Facility 1,538 StL
Insurances & Licences 1,396 2,513
Website Expenses 885 80
Electricity 216 252
Printing and Stationery 7 -
Sundry Expenses 1,949 749
Sub total 24,746 £ 22,880
Donations
Donations made 30,300 35,000
Sub total 30,300 £ 35,000
Assets purchased
Sound Department 4,955 2 404
Lighting Department -
Sundry .
Sub total 4,955 £ 404
Total payments 60,001 £ 58,284
Net Profit/Loss 5,369 £ 445
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Registration number 510879
Statement of assets and liabilities as at 30th June 2025
2024-2025 2023-2024
to the nearest to the nearest
£ £
Current Assets
Bank 38,016 32,647
Technical Equipment 4,084 1 1,887
Flats & equipment 18 1 18
Storage improvement 2 1 2
Debtors & Prepayments 3,560 748
Total assets £ 45,680 £ 35,301
Current Liabilities
Rent accured 4,997 :
Total Liabilities £ 4,996.52 £ -
Signature Print Name Biss
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Trustees US4 H. Deeming iolglas
Notes
1 . Asset shown at cost price less depreciaton at a rate of 25% over 4 years
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  1. Items purchased with Grants received from Local Councils: Stourport Town Council Grant £500 Wyre Forest District Council £500

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Independent examiner's: ; report
Report to the trustees/ |Monday Night Group
members of
On accounts for the year | 30" June 2025 Charity no | 510879
ended (if any)
Respective The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts.
responsibilities of The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year
trustees and examiner under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an
independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
e examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
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
e to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given
examiner’s statement 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 In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention
examiner's statement 1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect,
the requirements:
e to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the
Charities Act; and
e to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and
comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
have not been met; or
2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a
proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Yr
Name: PHIL: LAWLEY
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Serious Incident Report

If a charity has an income of £25,000 or more, it must also sign a declaration as part of its annual return, confirming whether any serious incidents took place in the last year that should have been reported but did not.

Serious incidents include:

The Monday Night Group has no serious incidents to report in its annual report of 2024 – 2025.

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Name
~~==~~		 Position
~~==~~		 Signed
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Sam Maher
~~==~~		 Trustee – Chairman
~~==~~		 Signed
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Maria Crabbe
~~==~~		 Trustee – Secretary
~~==~~		 ~~==~~
Helen Deeming
~~==~~		 Secretary
Trustee – Treasurer
~~==~~		 ~~==~~
Deeming
Beverley Stone
~~==~~		 Trustee
~~==~~		 ~~==~~
Alex Carrier
~~==~~		 Trustee
~~==~~		 ~~==~~
Rachel Bloomer
~~==~~		 Trustee(resigned 2025)
~~==~~		 ~~==~~
RichardWalker
~~==~~		 Trustee
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