THE BARROW OPERATIC AND DRAMATIC SOCIETY ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023 THE BARROW OPERATIC AND DRAMATIC SOCIETY Recelpts and Payments Accounts Year ending 30 June 2023 Contents I Charity Information 2 Accountants report 3 Trustees Report 4 Receipt and Payments account THE BARROW OPERATIC AND DRAMATIC SOCIEri Charity Reglstration Number 702358 Principal Office 4 Brookvale Swarthmoor Ulverston Cumbria LA12 OXE Trustees Neil Hastings Hannah Godden Sharon Cooper Philip Mclntosh Lorna Jones Banker5 Barclay5 Bank PIC Accountant Elaine Harris EHA Accountancy Ltd 2 Lower Brook Street Ulverston Cumbria LA12 7EE EHA Accouniancv THe wav Fofluaro Independent Examiners Report The Barrow Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity for the year ended 30 June 2023. Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared the Financial Statements on the Receipts and Payments basis and meets the conditions to do so. As the trustees of the Charity, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordan￿ 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 ofthe 2011 Act and in Garying out my examination. I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5}(b) of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confimi that no material matters have come lo my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in. any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Aci or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: Elaine Harris ACA 27 August 2024 EHAAccountancy Limited Director.. Elaine Harris ACA Place of Registration.. England and Wales Registered Number.. 11498838 fle8lStÈred Office Address.. 2 Lower 8rook Street. v￿ers￿Tr. Cumbriè. LA12 7EE Contact Number.. OL229 314188 Émèil.. contact@eh34ccouniancy.co.uk ICAEW CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT Tfustee report 2022 to 2023 Trustees Report for the Barrow Operatic and Dramatic Society The Barrow Operatic and Dramatic Society is governed by its book of rules. which is available to all members. The trustee5 by default are the Chair, Treasurer. and Secretary. along with another two selected at the AGM. The day-to-day running of the charity is managed by a committee made up of the above and up to another seven members. All these must be members of the charity. The committee meets regularly during the year. Objertives and Activities The objeclives of the charity are to educate the public in the dramatic and operatic arts to further the development of public appreciation and taste in the said arts, and to assist and further such charitable institutions and charitable purposes as the committee shall from time to time determine. The charity trustees have complied with their duty to have due regard to the guidance on public benefit PLEblished by the commi55ion in exercising their powers or duties. Performance This year. we staged two productions. In September. we presented the niche interest production of Young Fronkenstein. While this show was difficult to sell, it was a production our members were enthusiastic about. Following this, we staged the ever-popular Wizord of Oz. which sold moderately well but did not generate a profit. These productions highlighted our current concern with costs outweighing income. necessitating a more forensic examination of our spending. Challenges Post-COVIO. engaging audiences has remained challengin& and we are experiencing increased competition from other companies in the area. affectinB both audience turnout and cast recruitment. This competitNe environment continues to put a squeeze on our resources. Community Involvement This year, our focus was primarily on navigating through the current challenges. and as a re5uIt, we did not condLtct any outreach events. Our goal was to successfully manage the productions and maintain the operational stability of the society. Financial Status The charity has reseNes totalling £52.473.09. composed of £11,402.17 in current account funds and £41,070.92 in savin8s. While we have not adopted a formal reserves policy. maintaining a healthy financial reserve remains a priority. Future Plans Looking ahead, we recognise the need to better align our spending with our income. We aim to carefully select future productions that balance artistic ambition with financial viability. Additionally. re-engaging with our community through outreach and engagement events will be a focus to rebuild and expand our audience base. For over 100 years. we have provided entertainment for the local community and we intend to continue doinB so for the foreseeable future. We remain available to anyone who wishes to join us from any walk of life and provide an informal. practical education in the dramatic arts. Approval Approved by the Trustees on 291July12024 and signed on their behalf by: N Hastings niE BARROW0PERATICANDDR￿ff WETY Ro{•1p￿artd pawMntsAC¢Ounts Y*arthdiilt30JuThe2023 2•23 2022 Cale¢thr YO￿￿ Girfs 6tnErtI TotalFuThJs Total Funds Rtteipts Don4v4ns Grèntsrecefftd W4nd In ihe Willow RI￿ ierest Income Olher ifflcome Piosrammesand Paffte Income Subs(riptson% knes e ricketsales and sh4w lee Fundraiyns 172 172 481.26 71XX 9QX60 I45￿3 145 63 1682.57 1890.(X) 250CO 3915.Ck) 22104.(%) 1149.59 1740 653. 425.75 321. 4492. 22832.42 150 250 3C65 14138 Total Re￿Pts 8166 531 I￿759 4073.61 3(￿59.20 Xfj19.l4 Payments ArcounlantyFe Costumes. 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