Charity registration number: 800174
Company registration number: 02157661
acta Community Theatre Ltd
Unaudited financial statements
Year ended 31 March 2026
Independent examination completed 10 July 2026

acta Community Theatre Ltd
Contents
Administrative Details
Trustees & Chair's Report
Independent Examiner's Report
Statement of Financial Activities
10- 11
12
Balance Sheet
13
Statement of Cash Flows
14
Notes to the Financial Statements 15 - 24

acta Community Theatre Ltd
Administrative Details
CHARITY & COMPANY DATA
Registered in England and Wales Charity Number 800174
Registered in England and Wales Company Number 02157661
REGISTERED OFFICE ADDRESS
actacentre, Gladstone Street, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 3AY
TRUSTEES DURING YEAR AND AT DATE OF APPROVAL OF REPORTS
Sanjit Chudha (Chair)
Kerrie Schaefer
Nerys Jones
Danie5 Palmer
Olivia Bishop
Rob Marshall
Sarah Lazare
stuart Merali-younger
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
Linden Accountants, 21 Sevier Street, st Werburghs. Bristol, BS2 9LB
BANKERS
CAF Bank, 25 Kings Hill Avenue, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent, ME19 4JQ

FOR ANNUAL REPORT:
CHAIR'S REPORT
2025126 has been a momentOLJS year for aeta, as we celebrated our 40th anniversary, improved our
building and launched a new Friends scheme. These achievements came against an increasingly
challenging funding environment for arts and community organisations, making it more important
than ever that we remain ambitious, resilient ènd prudent.
Throughout the year, acta Continued to show the power of co-created theatre to bring people together,
build confidence and amplify voices that are too often unheard. Our groups, projects and partnerships
have created welcoming spaces for creativity, connection and wellbeing, from our regular corllpanies
in Bedminster to work with schools, ¢ommunitie5, cultural organisations and partners across Bristol
and beyond.
We are deeply grateful to our staff, freelancers, volunteers, Board, funders, donors, partners and
supporters, whose commitment makes this work possible. Forty years on, acta remains a safe,
imaginative and welcoming place where people can tell their own stories and be heard. At a time of
isolation, disadvantage and uncertainty for many, our work has never felt more relevant or more
needed.
Sanjit Chudha, Chair
FOR ACCOUNTS:
CHAIR'S REPORT
This year has been a momentous year for acta. We celebrated our 40 anniversary with a memorable
event, as well as improvements to our building, and the launch of a new Friends scheme. The positivity
of this is, however, is shaded by the increasingly challenging funding environment being faced by arts
organi5ations across the city, region, and country. While our core funding from Arts CoLJncll England
remain5 secure, and support from Bristol City Council continues to provide important foundahon,
the wider funding environment for arts and community organisations remains uncertain. The
continuing pressure on public finance5, rising costs, and increased competition for grants mean that
we must remain both ambitious and prudent as we plan for the future.
Oespite these challenges, there 15 much to celebrate. During 2025126, acta continued to demonstrate
the power of co-created theatre to bring people together, build conlidence, and amplify voices that
are too often unheard. Our regular groups, including acta co, Cornerstone, Griffin, Malcolm X Elders,
Pick N Mix, Phoenix, Young Carers, and Firefly. have continued to make vibrant, relevant and moving
work in our theatre in Bedmin5ter. Fireflyi our theatre company for men Supporting mental health and
wellbeing, has grown from its inception into a strong and supportive creative community, sharing
original work that explores friendship, family, and hope.
Our wider programme ha5 a150 continued to flourish. Making Time 2 and The Creative Wellbeing Café
have expanded theiT reach, creating welcoming spaces for creativity, connection and wellbeing. The
Cultural Alliance has seen us work effectively in four primary schools in Bristol, delivering creativity
across the curriculum in some of Bristol'5 m05t challenging educational environments. We have also
continued to develop partnerships across sectors, with The Climate Collaboratorium seeing us work
with Universitie5, Regional Theatres, Water Companies, Schools and Communities in Bristol,
Tewkesbury and Shrewsbury. This project is a shining example of our ability to engage with themes
and communities that are both relevant and Innovative in equal measures.

Alongside our core engagement work, we have developed new project5 that are rooted in our creative
methodology and values but also contribute much needed income to our organisation. These include
'8abbers' a storytelling project engaging babies and their parents, and a Corporate Staff Development
programme delivering impactful workshops to teams from Bristol's business community.
Our leadership and operational work has continued to strengthen. Adam Amer has brought rigour and
energy to acta's finances and operations, supporknng improvements to our site and helping to cultivate
ew income streams through venue hire5 and enterprise activity. As Chair, l am grateful to work
alongside a committed Board, leadership team and staff group who combine creativlty with clear
strategic focus.
None of this remarkable work would be p0551ble withoLJt the dedication of our exceptional team of
staff, freelancers and volunteers. Their unwavering commitment to creativity and communitv
embodies the spirit of acta. True to our tradition, we have come together to support one another
through both opportunities and challenges. It is this collective strength, rooted in community, that
positions acta as a beacon, locally and nationallyi for co-creation and the reimagining of Society. acta
has never been more relevant or needed.
We could not do this work without the generous support of our funders, donors, partners and
supporters. The funding landscape is increasingly challenging. and we are very fortunate to be
supported by a wide range of organisations and individuals. We are grateful to remain a National
Porrfolio Organisation of Art5 Council England, and to receive support from Bristol City Council's
Cultural Investment Programme alongside project funding. We also thank all those who have
supported specific programmes, partnerships and projects during the year, including trusts,
foundationsi public funders, corporate Supporters and individual donors.
Our thank5 go in particular to supporter5 including John Thaw Foundation, Wessex Water, The Nisbet
Trust, Dandara Living, Portishead Nautical Trust, The National Lottery Community Fund, john James
Bristol Foundation, Clothworker5 Foundation, Windrush Day Grant Scheme, Quartet Community
Foundation, Cash for Kids, Bristol Airport Fund, Anchor Society, 29, May 1961, Medlock Charitable
Trust, The Baring Foundation, The Gibbs Trust, Bristol Water and Charles Hayward Foundation. Their
support enables acta to continue bringing people together through the power of theatre, creativitv
and Shared Stories.
2025126 has been a Significant year in acta's story as we marked forty years of nurturing creativitv,
building friendships and standing alongside people and communities across Bristol. This milestone has
been both a moment of celebration and a reminder of the continuing need for acta's work. At a time
when many people face isolation, disadvantage and uncertainty, acta remains a safe. welcoming and
imaginative space where people can tell their own stories and be heard.
Sanjit Chudha, Chair

TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
The trustee5, who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, submit
their annual report and the Ljnaudited financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2026.
Reference and admlnistrative information set out on page 2 forms part of this report. The financial
statements comply with current statutory requirements, the Memorandum and Arkncles of Association
and the Statement of Recommended Practice- Accounting and Reporting by Charities (effective from
January 20191.
As a charity registered in England and Wales, the charitable comphny also reports in accordance with
the Charity Commission for England and Wales, guidance on public benefit and the Charities Act 2011.
Structurei governance and management
The Charity is a charitable company limited by guarantee. It is governed by Memorandum and Articles
of Association (September 19871, which provide details of the Council of Management and procedures
for the Annual General Meeting, at which at least one third of trustees, those who have been longest
in office, will be subject to retirement or rotation. The Memorandum of Association e5tabli5hed the
objects and powers of the charitable company, which is governed under its Article5 of Association. The
Council of Management act as both directors of the company and trustees of the charity, and give their
time voluntsrily and receive no financial benefits.
The Council of Management meets regularly, with meetings attended by the Director and Finance and
Operations Manager, who work with the Chair and subcommittees to Set the agenda. Tru5tee5 are also
expected to serve on at least one subcommittee. During the year, subcommittees continued to 5UPPOrt
the organisation'5 Strategic priorities, including arkn5tic ambition and quality, environmental
responsibility, organisational dynamism, inclusivity and relevance.
The company accounts are reviewed by the trustees on a quarterly basis to ensure annual targets will
be met, with the Treasurer attending regular finance subcommittee meetings with the Director and
Finance and Operations Manager prior to reporting back to the full Council of Management.
Employees are consulted on issues of concern to them through regular company meetings and have
been kept informed on specifrc matter5 directly by the Dirertor and Finance and Operations Manager,
in addition to regular supervision meetings. There is regular communicaknon between management
member5 and employees through the Direttor and Finance and Operations Manager, the Artistic
Directorate and staff reports to the Council of Management.
The Director Ilalses with the trustees on the annual job review process for each employee. The charity
has implemented detailed policies in relatron to all aspects of personnel matters including Equality,
Diversity and Inclusion, Health and Safety, Safeguarding and VolLJnteers. Full details of the bu5ine55
plan and policies are available from the actacentre.
Public benefit
All of acta's work exists for the benefit of the public, to bring about positive change for individuals and
communitie5 through promoting active, creative participation in theatre.
acta exists to support vulnerable people and marginalised Communities, including those who may have
low confi'dence and 5elf-worth, live in isolation, or experience poor mental or physical health. Through
co-created theatre, participants are supported to share stories, build skills, form friendships and take
ownership of creative work that reflects their lives 3nd communities.

acta's tried and tested method, which uses a combination of sharing stories and experiences,
developing imaginations and creativityi devising and performing theatre, has been proven to reduce
social i501ation, improve wellbeing, improve self-conlidence and transferabl@ skills, and strengthen
relationships between cultures and generations.
acta creates high quality and relevant community theatre, whilst also making happier, healthier and
more connected people.
Ouring 2025126, the Company delivered 698 workshops, with 9863 total workshop attendances. acta
workshops also led to the production of 10 new shows, which were seen by audiences totalling 1559.
The company continuously reviews its aims and objectives to ensure that activities are developed in
accordance with stated charitable purposes. Trustees have referred to the Charity Commission'5
general Euidance on public benefit to review acta's aims and objèctives and in planning future
activities.
Aims and objectives
The Memorandum and Articles of Association describe acta's objects as follows.. to instigate and
supervise drama projects for youth and community groups,. provide all sections of society with the
opportunity to partr"cipate in theatre,. supervise drama sessions with people who are encouraged to
create and perform their own work,. identify areas and communities in which theatre activities are
lacking and remedy deficiencies identified as a result. design projects which emphasi5e the edLJcational
aspects of workshops and the personal and social developmerit of individuals within a group,. and
supervise projects designed to assist community development.
Purpose- strategic alms
cta believes that theatre is for everyone, and exists to promote opportunities to access theatre and
the related arts. The Company works to a diversity action plan which ensures workshop5 are open to
everyone within the project target group,. workshops remain free to participants- box office prices are
kept to a minimum,. workshop and performance venue5 are welcoming and accessible,. transport is
provided where p055ible,' and all participants are given equal opportunity to be involved in devising
and performing work.
Achlevements and performance- a review of activities
2025126 wa5 a significant year in 3Cta's story. The organi$3tion marked its 40th anniversary, celebrated
four decades of creative work with communities across 8ri5tol, made improvements to the actacentre
building, and launched a new Friends scheme to deepen relationships with supporters. These
achievements took place against an increasingly challeneing funding environment for arts and
community organisations, requiring acta to remain both ambitious and prudent.
During the year, acta continued to demonstrate the power of co-created theatre to bring people
together, build confidence and amplify VDices that are too often unheard. Regular groups including
acta co, Cornerstone, Griffin, Malcolm X Elders, Pick N Mix, Phoenix, Young Carers and Firefly continued
to make vibrant, relevant and moving work at the theatre in 8edminster.
a¢ta's wider programme also continued to flourish. Making Time 2 and The Creative Wellbeing Cafe
expanded their reach, creating welcoming spaces for creativity, connection and wellbeing. Through
the Cultural Alliance, acta worked in four primary schools in Bristol, deliverins creativity acr05S the
curriculum in challenging educational environments.

The Climate Collaboratorium continued to develop partnerships across sector5, demonstrating acta's
ability to engage creatively with themes and communities that are both relevant and innovative.
The organisab'on's leadership and operational work continued to strengthen during the year.
Improvements to the site, the development of venue hire and enterprise activity, and careful linancial
managenient have supported acta's resilience and helped cultivate new income streams.
Financial and re5erve5 review
The company continued to manage a wide-ranging programme of workshops, projects, performances
and partnership activity during 2025126. While core funding from Arts Cotjncil England remained
secure and support from 8ristol City Council Continued to provide an important foundation, the wider
funding environment for arts and community organisations remained uncertain. Rising costs, pressure
on public fi'nances and increased competition for grantg continued to present challenge5.
At the year end, unrestricted reserves stood at £105.348. The trustees continuously review their policv
on free reserves, consulting Charity Commission guidance. acta has an established pollcy whereby
unrestricted funds not committed to, or invested in, tanglble fixed assets held by the charityi should
be equivalent to three months, normal operating cost5, currently estt'mated at approximately £70,000.
Due to current reserves bein& above this figure, and the increasinE challenges of the financial climate,
the board will review this figure on a regular basis, increasing this threshold where nece5sarv.
The trustees recognise that meeting this target remains challenging in the current climate. The charltv
will continue to work towards Its reserves target and explore new sources of funding and income
generation that align with acta's vision and values, including venue hires, enterprise activitvi individual
giving, partnerships and project funding. The trustees therefore consider that the charity will continue
as a going concern for 3 period of at least 12 months from the date on which these financial statements
are approved.
Risk management
The trustees work closely with the Director and Finance and Operations Manager to manage risks
associated with the management of the Company. Key risks dLJrinE the year included the uncertain
funding environment, rising operating costs, pressure on public linances, increased competitron for
grants, and the need to maintain sustainable levels of staffingi programme delivery and building
operations.
The Company continues to invest in fundraising and to diversify its fundin@ sources and acts"vities to
hedge against potential loss of income. The Company benefits from a clear fundraising strategy and
continues to cultivate income through trusts and foundations, publit funding, donations, the Friends
scheme, venue hires, enterprise activity and project partnerships.
Internal risks are minimised by the implementation of procedures for authorisation of transactions and
project5, to ensure consistent quality of delivery for all operational aspects of the charitable company.
These procedures are periodically reviewed to ensure that thèy continue to meet the needs of the
charity.
Statement of responsibilities of the trustees
The trustees, who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of company law, are responsible
for preparing the trustees, report and the linancial statements in accordance with applicable law and
United Kingdom Accounting Standard5, including Financial Reporting Standard 102.. The Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland.

Company law requires the trustee5 to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give
a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the income and expenditure of the
charity for that period. In preparing those financial statement5 the trustees a￿ required to select
suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently,. observe the methods and principles in the
Charities SORP,. make judgements and accountinÉ estimates that are reasonable and prudent., state
whether applicable accounknng standards and statements of recommended practice have been
followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that
the charity will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting record5 which disclose with reasonable
accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial
statements comply with the Companie5 Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the asset5
of the charity and taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other
irregularities.
The trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial
information included on the charltable ¢ornpany's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom
governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in
other jurisdictions.
Members of the charity guarantee to contribute an amount not exceeding £1 to the a55ets of the
charity in the event of winding up. The trustees are members of the charity but this entitles them only
to voting rights. The trustees have no benefi'cial interest in the charity.
Independent examiners
Linden Accountant5 were appointed as acta's external examiners at the trustees meeting on 2/12125.
Sanjit Chudha
Date-.
Chair, acta Counc51 of Management
i..i. l.o).7.1a..

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF ACTA COMMUNITY
THEATRE LTD
I report to the charity's trustees on my examination of the accounts of acta Community Theatre
Ltd for the period ended 31 March 2026.
Respe¢tive responsibilities of trustees and examiner
As the trustees of the charity land also its directors for the purposes of company lawl you are
responsible for the preparation of the consolidated accounts in accordance with the
requirements of the Companies Act 20061'lhe 2006 Act,). The charity's trustees consider that
an audit is not required for this year under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and under section 43121 of
the Charities Act 1993 (the Act), as amended by s.145 of the Charities Act 20111 and that an
independent examination is needed.
Having salisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under the company law and is
eligible for independent examination. it is my responsibility to..
Examine the accounts (under section 145 of the 2011 Act),
To follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the
Charity Commission (under section 14515){bl Act),
To also and
lo state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examlner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with General Directions given 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.11 also includes consideration
of any unusual items or disclosures in the aC￿unt$, and seeking explanations from you as
trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the
evidence that would be required by audit, and consequently no opinion is given as lo whether
the accounts present a "true and fair view. and the report is limited to those matters sel out in
the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
In the course of my examination, no matter has come lo my attention..
{11 which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect-
the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities
Act., or
the accounts did not accord with the accounting records., or
the accounts did not comply with the applicable reqLJiremenls concerning the form
and content of accounts sel out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations

2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give 8 'true and fair, view which is
not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
{21 lo which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper
understanding of the accoLJnts to be reached.
Michael Grant ACPA
Linden Accountants, Scrapslore House, 21 Sevier Street, st Werburghs, Bristol, BS2 9LB
Michael Grant
Dale..10th July2026..........

acta Communlty The3tre Ltd
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACtIVlTIES Ilncluding Incrjme and Expendlture Account)
YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2026
Unrestrlcted
Funds
Restrlcted
Fund5
Total Funds
2026
Total Fund5
2025
Note
INCOME
Donations and legacie5
116,023
14.712
36.803
2,781
1,050
177.555
2,200
117,073
192,267
39.003
2.781
110,370
165,397
31,814
3,444
Inve5tmenlS
TOTAL INCOME AND ENDOWMENT5
170.320
180,805
351,125
311.025
EXPENOITURE
Raising Funds
Expenditure on charitable actiwties
86,964
63,542
86.964
272,485
72,550
264.474
208.943
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
150.506
208,943
359,449
337,024
NE[ INCOMEIIEXPENDITUREI
19,814
128.1371
18.3231
125,9991
Balances brought forward
82,479
70,759
153,238
179,237
Gross Transfers Between Fund5
3,021
13.0211
Balancescarrled forward
105,315
39.6
144,915
153,238
The charity has no recoenlsed galns or IossE5 Otherthan the results fortheyear as set out above.
All of the aclbvities of the charity are classed as continuing.
The note5 on pa8e5 15 to 24 form parrof rhese flnènclal statements
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BALANCE SHEET
YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2026
2D26
2025
Note
FIXED ASSETS..
Tangib5e assets
5,752
5,808
CURRENT ASSETS..
Debtors
io
7,138
192.484
199.622
28,981
184.707
213.688
Cash at bank and in hand
CURREMf LIABILITIES..
li
160.4591
166,2581
Net current a%ets
139.163
147,430
NE[ ￿SET5..
144,915
153,238
FUNDS
Unre5111tied funds
Generil funds
De518nated funds
Reslricled funds
89.648
15,666
39,600
65.027
17,452
70,759
144.915
153,238
Fortheye31 ending 31 March 2026 the chaiity was efilltled 10 exemption from audit ullder section 477 of the Companies Act 20061'the Act'l relatin8tO 5m&ll
cotnpaDie5. The membèrs h3ve not required the company ttsobiain an 3udit in accordance with section 476 of the Acr. The directors acknowled8e their
responsiblliiy for complying withthe requiretnents ofrhe Act with re5pecl to 3ccountlnB record5 and lor Ihe prep3r3lion of accounts.
The trustee5 acknowledge their responsibilitie5 for..
111 ensuring that the charity keeps proper accountlng recordswhich comply with 5ectioTh 386 of the Aci. and
1111 preparing financial staternent5 which gSve a iiue and fairviewof the state of affaiis of the company as at the end of the financial year and of it5 profil or loss
foi the flD3ncial year ill accordance with the requiremenrs of section 396 of the Act, and whlch otherwise comply with the requirements of the Act relaiing to
These accouTrt5 have been prepared In accordance with the prowsions appllc3ble to companles subject lo the small companies, regime.
These financial statements were approved bythÈ directors and authorised for issue on.
and are 5iÈnÉd on their behalf bv..
Chair of Trustees
Sanllt Chudha
Charity Re8lStTation Number., 8W174
The notes on pa8e5 15 10 24 form parr of these financi31 statement5
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
YEAR ENOED 31ST MARCH 2026
2026
2025
Net cash inflow from operatlng actlvitles
6,489
6.213
Non-0pÈr3t￿n3l cash flows
Losgon dlspos31 of tangible fixed a55et5
274
Investln8 actlvltle5
Payfflent5 lor tangible fixed assets
Invesimeni Intome
11,7681
2.781
3,444
Loafi rppayment5
Net cash loutflowllinflow for the year
7.777
9,657
Ca5hflow restrlctlon5
ChaFlly18w prohibit5 Ihe use of net cash inflows on anyendowed or other restrlcted fund to offset net cash outflow5 on any fund out51de its own objects,
except on special authority. In praclice, this restriction h3s not had any eFfeci cash flows for the year.
The notes on p3g¢$ 15 to 24 form part of these financi31 sratements
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 315T MARCH 2026
I ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Accounting conventlon
ThÈ linancia15taiemenis have been prepare￿ under the hlstoric cosi conventlon. The financlal statements have been prepared in accordance with the
Statement of Recommended Practice.. Accounting and Reporting by Charilio5 IFRS 102 SORPI efl¢¢iive from 1st Janu3ry 2019, and applicable UK
AicountinKStandards. the Ch3rities Act 2011 and the Companies Act 2006.
Funds structure
4JnresiriCted income fund5 cornpr15e those funds which the trustees are free to use lor any purpt>se in furtherance of the charltaue oblecls. Unrestrlcted
funds include designated funds where Ihe trusiees, at their discrellon, have set aside ie50urce5 for a specific purpose.
Reslricled funds are funds whlch ère to be used in accordance with 5petlllc resirlcilons irnposed by the donor orthe terms of 3 speciflc appeil.
Income
All income is reco8ni5ed once thechariiy has entitlefflent ta the rosources, il is certain that the resources will be rÈcelved and the monetaryvalue of
Income call be meB5ured wSth sufficient reliability.
Income from donations is included when rhese are receivable, except as foll¢w5'.
When rhe donors spocify Ihal the donations given to the charity TnUSI be used in future accounting period5.
When donor5 impose ￿nditionS which have to be fulfilled bel¢re rhe charity become5 entitled to use such income, rhe income is deferred until the pre-
condition5 have been mer.
Income from grant5, where there are perfform3nce or service deliverables required by Ihe term5 of the 8rant, are accounted for as the ch?rity earn5 the
rlghi to payment throu8h it5 peTlormance.
Expendlture
Liabilities are reco8nlsed as expenditure 85 soon as therè Is a legal or constructive obligation committingthe charltyio the expenditure. All expenditufe Is
accounted lor on an accruals basis and has been cl3551fied under heèdlngs Ihat agree all c05t5 related to the category. Suppori costs have been allotated
I[￿ toward5 the chafiiable èctlvities of the charity.
Charitable expendiiure camprises those c05t5 Incurred bythe charity in the dellvery ol Its aCilvSlles and servlces for Its beneficiarie5. It Includes t￿th the
dirECt pay and non-pay costs and 5UPWIt tosts relating ta Ih05e activities.
Golng conEem
After (naking appropriate enquirie5. the trustees have 8 reasonable expect3tion that the Chariiy has adequate resour￿5 tocontinue it5 tsperarions forthe
foreseeable future and Iherefofe Iheyhave continued lo adopt the going concern basls when preparlng the financial slaternEnt5.
Governance costs
5oveinance c05t include thase costs associ3ted with meetlng the tonstitutlonal and statutory requirpments of the charlty, and include Its independent
examination feÈ5 and costs linked to the strategic Tnana8emoni of the charity includlng trustee Èxpenses.
Tanglble fL¥ed assets and dÈpreclatlon
Oepreciation ha5 bEEn provided on all tangible fixed a55etS 3t r8tÈscalculated io write off the c05t, less estimated resldual value of each asset. over it5
expected useful life. The rates used are.. 25% reducing balance lorst6ge equipment, 25% reducin8 balance foroflice fillings 3nd equipmerit. Ilems of
equipment are capiia115ed where the total price for purchasing the Item is greater than E500.00.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2026
ACCOUNTING POLICIES Icontlnuedl
Allocatlon of support and governance costs
Support cosis are thosE func110fi5 that BSSlStthe work of Ihe charity but do not directly undert4ke ch81i18ble octivilies. Governance costs are Ihe costs
a550Clated wilh the Éoverftance ariangement of the charity, includinE the costs of CDrnpIyinB Wlth constllullonal and 51alUlory requirements and 8ny costs
a550ciated wilh Ihe SlTai¢glc mallagemEnt of the chariiy's activilles. These ¢05t5 have been allocared between cost of rai5in8 fund5 and expenditure on
2026
2025
25%
25%
75%
75%
INCOME FROM DDNATIONS AND LEGACIES
Unrestrltted
Funds
Re5trided
Funds
Total Funds
2026
Total Funds
2025
Arts Council England NPO Funding
Bristol City Counc11 Key Arts Provider
82,784
25.586
82,784
25,586
81.472
25.586
Donations
7.653
I,￿0
8.703
3,312
116,023
1,050
117.073
110,370
INCOME FROM CHARITABLEACnVITIES
Unrestricted
Funds
Restr4cted
Funds
Tot?1 Funds
2026
Total Fund5
2025
G￿llt Income
Baring Foundation
bBCChildren in Need.. Lockle31e Kids
13.72a
13,720
22.866
7,500
10,000
lo,￿0
8.750
Clothworkers Foundation
Gamble AwarE.' The Ion8 group
11,0
10,997
li,(M)O
10.997
13,870
5,000
Medlock Charitable Trust
3,000
9,818
9.818
9.736
9,736
22,833
Natlonal Lottery.. acia
National Lottery-. Plck N MIX
9.818
9,818
9,736
9.736
22,833
2,000
9.185
9,185
28.926
Ni5bet Charitable Trust.. Phoenix
Qthergrant5 < £5,OL¥J
Thre5hold5
Trifilly Communllv Arts
WindfUSh
Total 8rant Income
5.000
38.232
38.368
15,454
166,477
38,368
15,454
166,477
148,512
Box affice and ticket sales
Fee incotne
4,853
9,859
4,853
20,937
3,175
13,710
11,078
14,712
177,555
192.267
165,397
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2026
INCOME FROM OTHER TRADING AcfiviTIES
Unrestrlcted
Fund5
Total Funds
2026
Total Fund5
2025
Funds
B3bber5 se$51on Intome
3,310
26,009
3,310
26,009
2,200
3,760
3,724
Premises Hire
Sponsar5hip
Theatre bar sales
13,166
12,800
1,803
3,045
2,2
3.760
3,724
Theatre calé sales
36,803
2.200
39,003
31.814
5 TOTAL EXPENDITURE
Support and
80vernance
costs
Raising
funds
Charltable
aCti￿tIeS
TotBI Funds
1026
Staff costs
Freelance costs
Premises cost5
43,866
106,533
57,916
9,438
9,461
58,488
108,887
57,916
37.753
9,461
8,314
7,122
1,214
1,549
6,223
374
7,343
4,887
2,056
3,857
1,708
371
14,157
14,157
Production Costs
Offlce cos
Insurance
Travel and accommodation costs
Depreclatlon charges
Prinl publicity and documeniatlon costs
Venue hire c0515
Participant & volunteer expenses
Bar /café cosi
Tralning & recruitfflenl Costs
Audit, accountancy and professional fees
8,314
7,122
1,214
1,549
6.222
374
7,343
4,887
2,056
3,857
1,708
371
141
Bank ch4rges & Interest paid
Bad Debt to be written off
GainlLo55 on ￿e1 Disposal
Oon3lions made
141
274
274
62,910
2(M),325
g6.214
359,449
Allocation of support & Eovernance costs
24.052
72,160
196.2141
86.964
272,485
359.449
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDEO 31ST MARCH 2026
TOTAL EXPENDftUllE- Prevlous period
Support and
governin
costs
NablnE
fund5
Charitable
Total Funds
2025
siaff cosis
40,380
98.065
-17,020
10.312
53,840
192.284
77.020
27,497
Premi5E5 C0515
6,874
10,312
PToduclioTr Costs
3,941
3.941
8,724
7,220
669
1,969
2,[￿1
1.083
2,800
2,162
4.827
703
420
8.724
7.220
Insurance
Travel and accommodation costs
Depreciation ch3rges
Prlnt, Plsblicilyand documenlation costs
Venue hire cosrs
Participallt & volunteer expenses
Training & iecruitmelll cost5
Audit, accountancy and professional fees
669
1,969
2,061
1,082
2,800
2,162
4,827
703
Bank char8es & interest paid
8ar/café c05t5
B3d Debt ro be written off
Donation5 made
420
3,112
3,112
532
532
50,366
197.919
88,739
337,024
Allocation of suppori & goweirTrance c05t5
22.185
66,5S4
188.7391
72.550
264,471
337.024
NEr MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Thi5 15 stated following these charges..
2026
2025
Depreciation
Trustees. remuneration
Tru5tees' expense relmbur5ement
Fee for independent examinaiion
1.549
1,969
1.650
1.650
In knth the Current yearand prior year no expeTrses were relmbur5ed tothe trustees.
CORPORATION TAX
The charity is exempt from iaxen income and gains falling wilhin section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or sedion 152 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act
1992 to the extent th3t these Ire applled to it5 charitable objects. No tax charÉes have arisen in the charlty.

acta Communlty Theatre Ltd
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT5
YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2026
B STAFF NUMbER5 AND Costs
2026
2025
Salaries and wages
Social securitycost5
Pension contributions
190,588
12,834
5.465
181.866
7,066
3,352
2Q8,887
192,284
The average numbei of employee5 (including senlor management and leadershSpl durlng theyear wa5..
2026
2025
Staff
No indivldual employee earTred tnore than £60.WO.00 during the tuiiÈnt or piloi period.
Ke
ement
The key managernent personnel of the charitable company comprise the Trustee5, Director and Finarbce & Operations Manager. The total empleyment
bpnefits of the key management personnel were £87,934 Iprpvious period was £91,768).
man3
9 TANGIBLE FIXED AS5Ers
SlaEe
EouSpment
Office Fittin8S
& Equlpmenl
Totsls
COST..
At l April 2025
122,606
63,940
1,768
186.546
1,768
At 31 March 2026
122,606
64,449
187,055
DEPRECIATION..
At l April 2025
Charge forthe ye3r
120.347
565
60,391
985
19851
180,718
1,549.48
19851
At 31 March 2026
120,912
60,391
181.302
NET 800K VALUE.,
Al 31 March 2026
1,694
4,058
5,752
At 31 March 2025
2.259
3,549
10 DEBTOftS
2026
2025
Trade Debtors
Prepayment5
othei Debtors
975
19,051
5,060
4,870
6,143
20
7,138
28,981
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED alST MARCH 2026
11 cRED[ro￿.. amount5 fallln8 due wlthln one year
2026
2025
Trade Crediiofs
Deferred Income
Accru315
PAYEINIC & Nei Wage liabilities
Other Creditors
7,056
42.745
3.914
4,437
2.307
12,957
43,106
4,395
3.419
2,380
60,459
66,258
12 RECONcIL￿TION OF NEf MOVEMENT IN FUNDSTO NET CASH INFLOW FROM OPERATING ACnVtriES
2026
2025
Statement of FinaTrci81 Actlysiles.. Net movernent in funds
18.3231
125,9991
Inv¥iment In¢¢me
Depreci3tion
12,7811
1.549
15,7991
21,843
13,4441
1,969
49.734
lJ6.0481
Decrease / Ilncre35el in operational debtors
Ilncreasel /de¢rea5e in Stock
Net cash IDuiflowl Ilnfltiw from operatln8 activltles
6,489
6.213
13 ANALYSIS OF CHANGE5 IN CASH DURING THE YEAR
2026
2025
Change
C3sh at bank and In hand
192,484
184,707
7,777
2Q25
2024
Change
Cash at bank and in hand
184,707
175,050
9,657
14 ANALYS15 OF NET ASSEfs BETWEEN FUNDS
Restrkted
Fund5
De518nated
Funds
General
Funds
Tetal Funds
2026
Fiyed ￿setS
5,752
142,570
160,4591
5,752
199.622
160,4591
Cuiiellt A55et5
39,6QO
17,452
39.600
17.452
87,863
144,915
Prfor perlod comparlson
flestr4cted
Funds
De518nated
Funds
General
Funds
Totsl Fund5
2025
Flxed A55ets
5,808
81,261
166.2581
5.808
213,688
166,2581
Current Assets
108,2S6
24,171
108,256
24.171
20,811
153,238
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 315T MARCH 2026
15 ANALYSIS OF CHARITABLE FUNDS
For the year ended 31 M8rth 2026
Analy515 of
Fund movements
Balance
blfwd
Income
Expenditu
Transfets
Fund
clfwd
Restrlcted fvnds
ARA
8arinÈ Foundation
BCC.. CIL
905
17,372
18201
19961
13,72D
io,wo
118.7741
18.5WI
11,322
1,500
BCC.. Warm Space5
Climale Collaboratorium
Clothworkers Foundatlon
Dandara
1,566
8,178
11,000
2,200
112,1561
110,0801
15.5451
13,9781
92a
3,190
1.227
3,281
183
(IS61
GambleAware.' The Long Greup
Hlstoric Er8land-. Workhouse
lohnjames Foundation.. Youn8 Carers
Medlock Charitable Trust
National Lottery.. acta Co
Natlotyal Lottery-. Pick N Mix
Nisber Charitable Trust.. Phoenix
Nordic Walking Group
Other small Èranis
Quartet." Young Carers
10,997
110,1661
15561
31
3,556
2.092
1,511
12,0921
3,0(Ml
9,818
9.818
19.471
1.395
292
409
14991
4,163
Z.886
11,387
3,856
2,698
803
123,9191
285
3,191
4,633
26,783
133,5361
13,8561
4,624
St Monica Tfu5t.. Makingfime
Tiinilv CommunityArts Ltd
Wlndrvsh
18031
12,639
38,368
15.454
11,892
115,4541
Total restrl¢ted funds
70,759
180,805
1208.9431
39,600
Unrestricted funds
General funds
65,027
170,170
148.5701
3.021
89,648
IEnated funds
Commullity Garden
Equiptnent reserve
Premlses rep3irs reserve
Threshold5
Iso
139
2,452
io,wo
5,WO
17,452
2,452
8,075
5,0
15,666
11,9251
150
11,9361
Total unreslrlcted funds
82,479
170.320
I150,5(￿)
3,021
105,315
Total funds
153.238
351,125
1359,4491
144,915
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDEO 315T MARCH 2026
16 ANALYSIS OF CHARITABLE FUNDS
Prlor perlod- For the ytar ended 31 March 2025
An8tysls of
Fund movements
Balance
Income
Expendlture
Transfers
Fund
blfvid
Re5trictEd funds
ABA
1,2ao
22,866
7,500
È,750
12951
15,4941
125.6451
117.5LKJI
18561
gos
baiinE Foundation
BBC Children in Need.. Lockleaze Kid5
BCC.. Shared Stories Irestatedl
BCC.. Warm Spaces
Dalldara Irestatedl
Oalldara.. Griffi
GambleAw8re.. The LonE Group
Historic England.. Workhouse
John Jatnes Foundation.. Youn8 Carers
Medlock Chariiable Trust
17,372
18.146
8,750
2,422
2,206
1.566
3.190
1,227
3.281
J83
2,092
1.511
4.163
2.B86
11,387
12,800
1.480
27,594
5,000
17,6141
119,1821
116,6991
14,366
3,620
5,000
18,369
13,4891
118,4591
4,253
5,000
6,912
Nordic Walkin8 Group Ireslatedl
OthersTnall grants
Paul Hamlyn Found8tlon.' Coinerstone
Quartet.. ccp
Quartet.. Medlock
Quariet." Youngcarers
Ragdoll.. Forge
floyal British Legion
SlnEer Found8iion.' Elevate
Sl Monica Trust MakingTSme
Trinity CoTnrnunity Art5 Ltd
Unfversityof ReadSng IrE5tatedl
16,850
1,376
3,041
683
16831
11,2951
16,4091
211
4,940
2,540
3,QL]O
87
3.856
3,870
2.698
10,206
3,183
ILO.2061
12,5101
125,5931
18.1561
130
38,232
12,639
8,156
Total restrlEted funds
108,256
161,729
1183,4991
70,759
Vnrestrlcted funds
General funds
46,810
149,296
1146,8061
15.727
65,027
Deslgnited funds
Premises repairs reserve
EquipmEnt reserve
Threshold5
10,000
9.171
5,000
24,171
iQ,Q(K>
2,452
5,0
17,452
16,7191
Total unre5trlcted funds
70.981
149.296
1153.5251
15,727
82,479
Totsl fund5
179,237
311,025
1337,0241
153,238
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31ST NIARCH 2026
ARA. Addiction RecoveryAgency support for The Long Group.. a crealive group lor people with lived experience of addiction.
B3ring Foundaiian. Foi our kirefly Theatre Company. SUPPOlllng tnen's rTrent31 health.
BBC Children in Need. Lockleaze Kid5. Support for di3m3 and theatre workshops wilh children aged 5 to g ye3rsold In Lockleaze.
Bristol City Council.. Community Impr¢vemeDI Lew¢- Fundin8 from Bristc>l City Council's CommunSty Infrastructure Le￿V helped us make e5senrial repalrs
and Improvements to ourcommunitygarden. creating a morp welcomin8 space for the local communlty to enjoy.
Brlsiol City Council.. Shared srories- Creative workshops iaplufln8community stories ard sharlng them at a physical exhibition In BedmSnsier library.
Brisiol City Countil.. Warm Spaces Support for the wèekly Cre3tivo Wellbeing Café. Affordable home-cooked food and a creative craft workshop.
Cllmate Coll?boratorium Workin8With the University of the West ol England, we co-crealed the2tre-b8sed Climate Oecision Lab5 that brought together
young people, older resldents. and climate researchers to explore flood resllltrDce, water 5ecurily, and communiiy-led respon5e5 to climate change.
Clothworkers Foundation- With 5UPPOrt from The Clothv￿rkers, Foundation, WE carried uut vital lift rep3irs, improvinB acte55ibilityafid ensurin6 that
Dtndara- Support for the weekly Creative Wellbeing Café. Affordable home-cooked food and a creative craft workshop.
Dandar&'. Griffin- Support for our 8edminster Youth Theatre to perform on Fast Slreei.
Gamble Aware.. The Long Group- The LonÈ Group is a creative suppori group for people In recovery froin Bambling harm. Sei up as a partnership with
Arsdiction Recovery for All. The Long Group Is a supportive, friendly environment supporting Sts members to live happy and healthy Ilves.
Historic England.. Workhouse- Funding to support a numberof performances retellingthe events that took place at Èedmin5ter UnSon Workhouse in 1855.
JohnJ8mes FouDdatlon'. Young Carer5- Support for the Weeklyyouth Theatre for Young Care{5.
Medlock Chariiable Trust.. Dayisme open-access theatie Broup specific311y to suppori refueee integration.
NBtional Lottery., act8 Co-The group is for participantswho have been in acia shows befofe and wani lo continue to develop their theatre ski115 and love of
perforinance.
National Loitery.. Plck N Mix- Plck n Mix Theatre Is acla'sopen-access adult theatre 8ioup. Reflecting its name, the Èroup brings togelhera diverse mix of
people. perspEilive5, experiences. Open to everyone, it offers Bn acce55ible and incluswe space ta explore theatre, build confidence. and connect with
others
Nlsbet ChantableTrust.. Phoenix- PhoeniKTheatre, weekly drama and theatre workshop5 forvulnerable young adults aged 16 to 25 years a￿.
Nordic Walklng Group- Weeklywalking session specifically for rhose recovering froln poor health, or livinE ￿th health canditioTrs.
othersmall grants Ivariousl- Variou5 5fflall grants lo support the local proEramme.
Paul Hamlyn Foundaticn.. Cornerstone Cornerstone is a day time open-a¢ce5s theatre group designed specific?Ily to support people facin8disa(Svantage.
Quartet.. CCP- Suppon larour Cornersrone Theatre group tocre3te a performance 3bout worklnÈ toÈetherto cre31e safer communiiies.
Quartet.. Core- ÉiO.000 for design and developmpnl of a new, accessible and mobile friendlyacia web51te.
Quartet.. Medlock- Fundin8 to support"Pick n Mix. an open-ac¢e.ssadult group.
Quartet.. ThriirynE Theatre- ThrivingTheatre originaied from ada'5 2021 Hard Evidence projecr. a parinershlp with the Biomedical Research Cenire. The
projert looked into U51nB creatlve rnethods to disseminare scientific 1Sndin£s, in thi5 C3se the importance DI using Inindfulne5s for Iraumi to svppori
survwors of dome5ticviolence. The cast of H3rd Evidence were keeTr to CDnlinue workin8 creatively wirh acta, and worked to Set up fhriving Theatrt. a
creative suppoiigrtrup for 5urvivor5 of dame5tic abuse, beginning sesslons In 2023.
Quartet.. Youn8 Carers- Weeklyyouth Iheaire for young carers, meeting online this year.
R3gdoll.. Forge- Forge Is a two-year (September 2022 to Au8U5t 20241 theatre training programme led bywomen, for women. Over two yea15 we are
introducin8 youn8 women to a rangeof theatre skills, and then helpin8 them specialise in either production or theatre making.
Royal British Le8ion.- Malcolm X Elders Theatre Cornpany productron of "Forgotten Heroes" which rells the storie5 of some of rhe CarlbbEan war heroe5 af
World WarTwo.
singer Foundarion.. Elevate- ASmed at COTnmunitythealre practitioners & socially enÉaged artist5who are Interesred in working wth a Specific comrllunitv,
and would like io devel¢ptheir knowlpdge & practice of communiiy and socially engèged theatre & arts piactice
5t Monlca Trust.. Makln8Time Over 55.5 group come 31ong to the 8cia tentre for a fre5hlycooked hot & to work on 8 creatwe project.
Trinity Communit¥Aris- Parinership with th£ Trinity Centre in delivering theatre workshops In Brlstol Schools.
Univer51ty of Readin8.' A collabor3tion with Self-lnjury Support workinBWlth people with lived experience of self-harm, cre3ting a pl8Y.
Windrush With 5upwrt from a Windrush Day Grant. our Malcolin X Elder5 8roup cre21ed Forgotien Heroes-a powerful celebrarion of Caribbean wartiffle
seNice, shèped by thewomen'5 Owll stories. heritage, and Ilved experlence.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2026
Desi
nated Fund5 destri
PreTni5es repair5 reserve- Fundln8 de518naied for malor repairs and upgrades to IhÈ external and Internal condilian ol the premlses.
Equipment reservt- FundiDgdesi8natpd lo en5urE acta have rhe capacity to malntain and UPErade technolO8y￿rythOut impatllnE on the dayto day runnln8
ol theor8ani5ation.
Thresholds- Donation to support current 3nd future prolect5 byarta.
Transfers between Funds
Transfers to restricted funds are to coverthe overspend on any restricied project5. Any transfer from resiricted fund5to unre5trlcled funds represents
movement of underspendingas agreed by the 5peclli¢ lunder.
17 RELATED PARTYTBANSACTIONS
Durine the lin8iicial period no payTnenrswerè made frorn the charity lo the Irusiees or persons or entitie5 connected to rhem. Total donatlOn5 made bv
trustees to the charitydurlng the fin8ncl?I perlod were E310, and total donaiions made ty felated parties to rhe charity durin8 the financial peiiod was
£1.451.
18 GOVERNMENT GRANf5
The ¢har113ble company received the followinB Bovernment 8rBnts'.
2026
2025
Arts Council En8land
82,784
35.586
81.472
341,336
118,37a
115,808
There are no unfulfilled conditign5 In respecl of the government £raDts dis¢1osed above12025'. none).
The charity did not benefit from any forms of governmelll a551stance during the ye3r12025'. nonel.
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