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2025-03-31-accounts

COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: NI063836 CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 101578

Terra Nova Productions Company Limited by Guarantee Unaudited Financial Statements 31 March 2025

Finegan Gibson Ltd Chartered accountants Causeway Tower 9 James Street South Belfast BT2 8DN

Terra Nova Productions

Company Limited by Guarantee

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Financial Statements

Year ended 31 March 2025

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Trustees’ annual report (incorporating the director's report) 1
Independent examiner's report to the trustees 5
Statement of financial activities (including income and
expenditure account) 6
Statement of financial position 7
Notestothefinancialstatements 8

Terra Nova Productions

Company Limited by Guarantee

Year ended 31 March 2025

The trustees, who are also the directors for the purposes of company law, present their report and the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025.

Reference and administrative details

Registered charity name Terra Nova Productions Charity registration number 101578 Company registration number NI063836 Principal office and registered Skainos Centre office 239 Newtownards Road Belfast BT4 1AF The trustees R Kennedy (Resigned 4 February 2025) A Sobut J Morrison P H White - Treasurer B Harrison - Chairperson L Gatsi-Barnett (Resigned 29 July 2024) Company secretary Joseph Morrison Independent examiner Finegan Gibson Ltd Causeway Tower 9 James Street South Belfast BT2 8DN

The trustees

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Terra Nova Productions

Company Limited by Guarantee

Trustees' Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) (continuea)

Year ended 31 March 2025

Objectives and activities

Terra Nova Productions exists to:

In pursuit of these aims, Terra Nova undertakes productions and strategic collaborations, training and participation initiatives ensuring opportunities are open and accessible to artists and audiences across Northern Ireland and beyond.

Achievements and performance

April - September 2024

During the first half of the reporting year, Terra Nova prioritised professional development, artist support, and strategic planning.

Impact: These activities built capacity for emerging artists, strengthened networks, and ensured Terra Nova is strategically positioned for future success.

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Terra Nova Productions

Company Limited by Guarantee

Trustees’ Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) (continueg)

Year ended 31 March 2025

October 2024 - March 2025

In the second half of the year, Terra Nova concentrated on new work, touring, and deepening artist development.

Impact: Terra Nova showcased new work, supported emerging artists, tested creative ideas through touring, and expanded access via digital platforms.

Financial review

Incoming resources for the year amounted to £108,601 (2024: £76,735) and with outgoing resources of £94,700 (2024: £69,916) resulted in a surplus for the period of £13,901 (2024: £6,819 Surplus). Unrestricted fund balances at 31st March 2025 were £21,826 (2024: £9,707) with restricted funds of £35,953 (2024: £34,171).

Reserves are needed to bridge the timing gap between spending and receiving of income and to cover unplanned temporary shortfalls in income should they arise. Holding adequate reserves safeguards the provision of our services in the event of unexpected significant financial pressures. The trustees will continue to increase the unrestricted reserves to a range of £20,000 to £30,000 over the next 12 months in line with the expected growth of the company. The company has recently concluded a core cost reduction programme resulting in reduced rent, rates and audit fees in addition to other core costs.

Unrestricted reserves freely available to spend, therefore excluding fixed assets, restricted reserves and designated reserves amounted to £21,250 which was in line with the target level. The trustees believe this represents a sufficient level of reserve to ensure that the going concern assumption is appropriate.

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Terra Nova Productions

Company Limited by Guarantee

Trustees’ Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) (continuea)

Year ended 31 March 2025

Plans for future periods

Looking forward, Terra Nova Productions aims to:

¢ Deliver a two year multi-cultural drama programme with Ards and North Down Borough Council's PeacePlus Programme. e Advance the Breakthrough Initiative, including page to stage, an actor/writer/director workshop in June 2025. ¢ Continue development of Cranes, progressing towards a full production featuring French Theatre Director Anne Bérélowitch and Terra Nova Artistic Director Andrea Montgomery.

The trustees remain committed to ensuring Terra Nova Productions delivers innovative, inclusive, and impactful theatre while building long-term sustainability.

Small company provisions

This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies entitled to the small companies exemption.

The trustees’ annual report was approved on 16 September 2025 and signed on behalf of the board of trustees by:

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Terra Nova Productions

Company Limited by Guarantee

Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Terra Nova Productions

Year ended 31 March 2025

| report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Terra Nova Productions (‘the charity’) for the year ended 31 March 2025.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 (the ‘2008 Act’) and the Companies Act 2006 (‘the 2006 Act’). You are satisfied that the accounts of the company are not required by charity or company law to be audited and have chosen instead to have an independent examination.

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, | report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial statements as carried out under section 65 of the 2008 Act. In carrying out my examination | have followed the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the 2008 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

| have completed my examination. | confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with my examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or

  2. _ the financial statements do not accord with those records; or

  3. the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or

  4. the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement 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 and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).

| confirm that there are no other matters to which your attention should be drawn to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

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Paul Dolan

Independent Examiner

Causeway Tower 9 James Street South Belfast BT2 8DN

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Terra Nova Productions

Company Limited by Guarantee

Statement of Financial Activities (including income and expenditure account)

Year ended 31 March 2025

2025 2024
Unrestricted Restricted
funds funds Totalfunds Total funds
Note £ £ £ £
Income and endowments
Donations and legacies 5 20,086 - 20,086 2,747
Charitable activities 6 6,002 82,513 88,515 73,988
Total income 26,088 82,513 108,601 76,735
Expenditure
Expenditure on charitable activities 7 (13,969) (80,731) (94,700) (69,916)
Total expenditure (13,969) (80,731) (94,700) (69,916)
Net income and net movement in funds 12,119 1,782 13,901 6,819
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward 9,707 34,171 43,878 37,059
Totalfundscarriedforward 21,826 35,953 57,779 43,878

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

The notes on pages 8 to 16 form part of these financial statements.

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Terra Nova Productions Company Limited by Guarantee

Statement of Financial Position

31 March 2025

2025 2024
Note £ £
Fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets 14 576 3,415
Current assets
Debtors 15 3,508 705
Cash at bank and in hand 59,333 44,065
62,841 44,770
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 16 (5,638) (4,307)
Net current assets 57,203 40,463
Total assets less current liabilities 57,779 43,878
Net assets 57,779 43,878
Funds ofthe charity
Restricted funds 35,953 34,171
Unrestricted funds 21,826 9,707
Totalcharityfunds 18 57,779 43,878

For the year ending 31 March 2025 the charity was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

Directors' responsibilities:

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies’ regime.

These financial statements were approved by the board of trustees and authorised for issue on 16 September 2025, and are signed on behalf of the board by:

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The notes on pages 8 to 16 form part of these financial statements.

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Terra Nova Productions

Company Limited by Guarantee

Notes to the Financial Statements

Year ended 31 March 2025

  1. General information

The charity is a public benefit entity and a private company limited by guarantee, registered in Northern Ireland and a registered charity in Northern Ireland. The address of the registered office is Skainos Centre, 239 Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 1AF.

2. Statement of compliance

These financial statements have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102, ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland’, the 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) (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 and the Companies Act 2006. Terra Nova Productions meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Accounting policies Basis of preparation The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, as modified by the revaluation of certain financial assets and liabilities and investment properties measured at fair value through income or expenditure.

  1. Accounting policies

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the entity.

Going concern

There are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue.

Disclosure exemptions

The entity satisfies the criteria of being a qualifying entity as defined in FRS 102. As such, advantage has been taken of the following disclosure exemptions available under paragraph 1.12 of FRS 102:

(a) No cash flow statement has been presented for the company. (b) Disclosures in respect of financial instruments have not been presented.

Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported. These estimates and judgements are continually reviewed and are based on experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.

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Terra Nova Productions

Company Limited by Guarantee

Notes to the Financial Statements (continueg)

Year ended 31 March 2025

  1. Accounting policies (continued)

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees to further any of the charity's purposes.

Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the trustees for particular future project or commitment.

Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure declared by the donor or through the terms of an appeal, and fall into one of two sub-classes: restricted income funds or endowment funds.

Incoming resources

All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when entitlement has passed to the charity; it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the charity and the amount can be reliably measured. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income:

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Terra Nova Productions

Company Limited by Guarantee

Notes to the Financial Statements (continueg)

Year ended 31 March 2025

  1. Accounting policies (continued)

Resources expended

Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis asa liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is classified under headings of the statement of financial activities to which it relates:

All costs are allocated to expenditure categories reflecting the use of the resource. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs are apportioned between the activities they contribute to on a reasonable, justifiable and consistent basis.

Tangible assets

Tangible assets are initially recorded at cost, and subsequently stated at cost less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Any tangible assets carried at revalued amounts are recorded at the fair value at the date of revaluation less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.

An increase in the carrying amount of an asset as a result of a revaluation, is recognised in other recognised gains and losses, unless it reverses a charge for impairment that has previously been recognised as expenditure within the statement of financial activities. A decrease in the carrying amount of an asset as a result of revaluation, is recognised in other recognised gains and losses, except to which it offsets any previous revaluation gain, in which case the loss is shown within other recognised gains and losses on the statement of financial activities.

Depreciation

Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost or valuation of an asset, less its residual value, over the useful economic life of that asset as follows:

Fixtures and fittings - 20% straight line

Impairment of fixed assets

A review for indicators of impairment is carried out at each reporting date, with the recoverable amount being estimated where such indicators exist. Where the carrying value exceeds the recoverable amount, the asset is impaired accordingly. Prior impairments are also reviewed for possible reversal at each reporting date.

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Terra Nova Productions

Company Limited by Guarantee

Notes to the Financial Statements (continueg)

Year ended 31 March 2025

  1. Accounting policies (continued)

Impairment of fixed assets (continued)

For the purposes of impairment testing, when it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, an estimate is made of the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. The cash-generating unit is the smallest identifiable group of assets that includes the asset and generates cash inflows that largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or groups of assets. For impairment testing of goodwill, the goodwill acquired in a business combination is, from the acquisition date, allocated to each of the cash-generating units that are expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination, irrespective of whether other assets or liabilities of the charity are assigned to those units.

Defined contribution plans

Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised as an expense in the period in which the related service is provided. Prepaid contributions are recognised as an asset to the extent that the prepayment will lead to a reduction in future payments or a cash refund.

When contributions are not expected to be settled wholly within 12 months of the end of the reporting date in which the employees render the related service, the liability is measured on a discounted present value basis. The unwinding of the discount is recognised as an expense in the period in which it arises.

4. Limited by guarantee

Each of the members of the company has guaranteed to contribute to the assets of the company in the event of the same being would up to the extent of £10.

5. Donations and legacies

Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2025 Funds 2024
g £ £ £
Other donations and legacies
Other donations and legacies 20,086 20,086 2,747 2,747
6. Charitable activities
Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2025
£ £ £
Grants - 82,513 82,513
Performance Income 6,002 - 6,002
6,002 82,513 88,515

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Terra Nova Productions

Company Limited by Guarantee

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 March 2025

6. Charitable activities (continued)

Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2024
£ £ £
Grants - 66,882 66,882
Performance Income 7,106 - 7,106
7,106 66,882 73,988
7. Expenditure on charitable activities by fund type
Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2025
£ £ £
Provision ofdrama and other activities 11,359 67,981 79,340
Support costs 2,610 12,750 15,360
13,969 80,731 94,700
Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2024
£ £ £
Provision ofdrama and other activities 200 59,298 59,498
Support costs 7,418 3,000 10,418
7,618 62,298 69,916
8. Analysis ofsupport costs
Analysis of
support costs Total 2025 Total 2024
£ £ £
Premises 4,515 4,515 3,161
General office 4,430 4,430 3,679
Finance costs 3,940 3,940 133
Governance costs 3,675 3,675 3,445
16,560 16,560 10,418
9. Netincome
Net income is stated after charging/(crediting):
2025 2024
£ £
Depreciationoftangiblefixedassets 2,839 2,844

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Terra Nova Productions

Company Limited by Guarantee

Notes to the Financial Statements (continueg)

Year ended 31 March 2025

10. Auditors remuneration
2025 2024
£ £
Fees payable for the audit ofthe financial statements = 3,150
11. Independent examination fees
2025 2024
£ £
Fees payable to the independent examiner for:
Independent examination ofthe financial statements 2,100 -
12. Staff costs
The total staffcosts and employee benefits for the reporting period are analysed as follows:
2025 2024
£ £
Wages and salaries 40,780 43,237
Employer contributions to pension plans 1,224 1,266
42,004 44,503
The average head count of employees during the year was 2 (2024: 2). The average number of
full-time equivalent employees during the year is analysed as follows:
2025 2024
No. No.
Employees 2 2

12. Staff costs

The average head count of employees during the year was 2 (2024: 2). The average number of full-time equivalent employees during the year is analysed as follows:

No employee received employee benefits of more than £60,000 during the year (2024: Nil).

Key Management Personnel

Key management personnel include all persons that have authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the charity. The total compensation paid to key management personnel for services provided to the charity was £40,780 (2024:£43,442).

13. Trustee remuneration and expenses

The Charity Trustees were not paid or received any other benefits from employment with the Charity in the year (2024: £0). They were not reimbursed for any travel expenses during the year (2024: £0). No Charity Trustee received payment for professional or other services supplied to the the Charity (2024: £0).

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Terra Nova Productions

Company Limited by Guarantee

Notes to the Financial Statements (continueg)

Year ended 31 March 2025

14. Tangible fixed assets

Fixtures and
fittings
£
Cost
At 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025 19,653
Depreciation
At1 April 2024 16,238
Charge for the year 2,839
At 31 March 2025 19,077
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2025 576
At 31 March 2024 3,415
15. Debtors
2025 2024
£ £
Trade debtors 1,500 -
Other debtors 2,008 705
3,508 705
16. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025 2024
£ £
Trade creditors 2,610 -
Accruals and deferred income 2,235 3,150
Social security and other taxes 793 1,157
5,638 4,307

17. Pensions and other post retirement benefits

Defined contribution plans

The amount recognised in income or expenditure as an expense in relation to defined contribution plans was £1,224 (2024: £1,266).

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Terra Nova Productions

Company Limited by Guarantee

Notes to the Financial Statements (continueg)

Year ended 31 March 2025

18. Analysis of charitable funds

Unrestricted funds
At
At 31 March 202
1 April 2024 Income Expenditure Transfers 5
£ £ £ £ £
General funds 9,707 26,088 (13,969) - 21,826
At
At 31 March 202
1 April 2023 Income Expenditure Transfers 4
£ £ £ £ £
General funds 8,948 9,853 (7,618) (1,476) 9,707
Restricted funds
At
At 31 March 202
1 April 2024 Income Expenditure Transfers 5
£ £ £ E gE
Arts Council NI - - - - -
Belfast City Council 2,752 11,000 (11,000) - 2,752
Ards & North Down BC 4,769 - - 4,769
Me You Us Them 1,500 (1,500) ~ -
Community Relations
Council
Blueprint
DormantAccounts
-
-
23,881
-
20,080
28,895
-
(14,178)
(33,223)
-
-
-
-
5,902
19,553
Future Screens NI 2,/69 21,038 (20,830) - 2,977
34,171 82,513 (80,731) - 35,953
At
At 31 March 202
1 April 2023 Income Expenditure Transfers 4
£ £ E £ £
Arts Council NI - - (166) 166 -
Belfast City Council - 11,000 (8,248) - 2,752
Ards & North Down BC 4,769 - - - 4,769
MeYou UsThem 800 - (800) _ -
Community Relations
Council
Blueprint
-
11,779
1,370
2,492
(1,370)
(15,581)
-
1,310
-
-
Dormant Accounts 8,147 30,895 (15,161) - 23,881
Future Screens NI 2,616 21,125 (20,972) - 2,/69
28,111 66,882 (62,298) 1,476 34,171

A transfer also took place in the year to reclassify Arts Council NI funding as unrestricted income as part of this funding is to help replace reserves already committed to keep Terra Nova Productions and their projects alive in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Terra Nova Productions

Company Limited by Guarantee

Notes to the Financial Statements (continuea)

Year ended 31 March 2025

19. Analysis of net assets between funds

Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2025
£ £ £
Tangible fixed assets 576 = 576
Current assets 26,888 35,953 62,841
Creditors less than 1 year (5,638) - (5,638)
Net assets 21,826 35,953 57,779
Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2024
£ £ £
Tangible fixed assets 3,415 - 3,415
Current assets 6,442 38,328 44,770
Creditors less than 1 year (150) (4,157) (4,307)
Netassets 9,707 34,171 43,878

20. Contingent liability

A contingent liability exists to repay grants received should certain conditions not be fulfilled by the charity. In the opinion of the Trustees, the terms of the Letters of Offer have been, or will be, complied with and no liability is expected.

21. Corporation taxation

The Charity's activities fall within the exemptions afforded by the provisions of the Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1988. Accordingly, there is no taxation charge in these accounts.

22. Ethical standards

In common with many other businesses of our size and nature we use our auditors to prepare and submit returns to the tax authorities and assist with the preparation of the financial statements.

23. Related parties

Terra Nova Productions reimburse staff members for expenses incurred on behalf of the company which have been initially settled personally by the employees.

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Terra Nova Productions

Company Limited by Guarantee

Management Information

Year ended 31 March 2025

The following pages do not form part of the financial statements.

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Terra Nova Productions

Company Limited by Guarantee

Detailed Statement of Financial Activities

Year ended 31 March 2025

2025 2024
£ £
Income and endowments
Donations and legacies
Other donations and legacies 20,086 2,747
Charitable activities
Grants 82,513 66,882
Performance Income 6,002 7,106
88,515 73,988
Total income 108,601 76,735
Expenditure on charitable activities
Provision of drama and other activities
Activities undertaken directly
Wages/salaries 40,780 43,237
Employer Pension 1,224 1,266
Travel and Subsistence Costs - 340
Professional fees 24,428 6,684
Depreciation 2,839 2,844
Interest = 5
Artist fees and production costs 10,069 4,982
Marketing - 140
79,340 59,498
Support costs
Light & heat 2,469 1,336
Insurance 2,046 1,825
General office costs 4,430 3,679
Accountancy 3,940 133
12,885 6,973
Governance costs
Audit Fees 2,100 3,150
Bank Charges 375 295
2,475 3,445
Expenditure on charitable activities 94,700 69,916
Total expenditure 94,700 69,916
Netincome 13,901 6,819

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