REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: LN1610699 (Northern Ireland)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 101894
Report of the Trustees and
Unaudited Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 March 2023
for
ACCIDENTAL THEATRE LTD
M.B.McGrady & Co
Chartered Accountants
Suite 2B
Cadotran House
322 Lisburn Road
Belfast
Co. Antrim
BT9 6GH

ACCIDENTAL THEATRE LTD
Contents of the Finaneial Statements
FOR THE YEAR EINDED 31 MARCH 2023
Page
Report of tlie Trustees
Statement of Tru5tees' Responsibilities
Independent Examiner's Report
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Financial Statements
9 to 12
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
13 to 14

ACCIDENTAL THEATRE LTD
Report of the Trustees
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Tlie trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Conipanies Act 2006, present their report with
the financial statements of the charity for the year ended J l March 202J. The trustees have adopted the provisions of
Accountints and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recomniended Practice applicable to charities preparing their
accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting stand￿-d applicable iii the Ull and Republic of li-eland (FRS 102)
(effective l January 2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
Accidental Theatre creates theatrical productions and outreach & educatioii projects for the public of Northern Ireland.
These are for the entertainment, education and inspiration of our audieiices and the tseneral publi¢. We use theatrical
productions aiid methodologies as we believe they are the best ways to directly eiigage, transfonn and involve the
public in our work- in using art to effect change in their lives and in deprived areas of Northerii Ireland. Our work is
public aiid directly accessible to all members of our society, with many projects being free or low cost. We aim to
inspire coinniunities and individuals through large scale theatrical art that captures the imatsinations of large audiences.
And then more directly engage aiid educate the piiblic through less visible outreacli work. All of our work focuses upoii
eiiipowering individiials, and oiving voices to the often voiceless in society- Raisin
levels of well-being in
communities throuoh artistic engagenient, cultural creativity aiid creating new opportunities to work and engaue in the
arts. Tlieatre can have a transforillative in]pact upoii individuals, communities and cultures. Once a person learns how to
freely express themselves and recoijnise the importance of this, their lives are no loiiger the same. We want every
citizen of Northern Ireland to have that chance. Aiid the rest of the world to be able to see ￿]d appi-eciate the unique
creativity and cultiire of this country.
List of Trustees
Chair Person
Mr Richard Phillips
Board
Miss Cathy Walker
Miss Christine Morrow
Mr Thonias Clarke

ACCIDENTAL THEATRE LTD
Report of the Trustees
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Signifieant activities
111 202?_?023, Accidental Theatre continued to showcase a diverse range of activities and perfomances, highlighting its
comniitnient to promoting the collision of diverse perspectives, art forms, and UliUSLial collaborations. We continued to
be a hub for diverse and eclectic performances, embraciiio a range of art forms and collaborations. The theatre
maintained its coinn)itnient to hosting a wide array of events, from coniedy and music to theatre and cabaret, thus
ensurints that its audieiice always experienced soniething new and exciting. Our prograniming hitshlights included..
Handmade Music, the Accidental Con)edy Club, Sonorities Festival, The Wife and Me and My Sex Doll Ruby, Iranian
Night, Iroii Annie Cabaret, Lies Where it Falls & Never Seeii It Filni Club.
During this period, Accideiital featured events like an extended evenin(r of improvised and experimental niusic, as part
of the Handmade Music series. This event, started in February 202J, included performances froni both local and
international acts, demonstratints the theatre's focus on vibrant and ambitious storytelling through v￿louS art forms. It
will initially run for 5 years, in partnership with Sonic Arts Research Centre at Queen's and ￿l0Villg on Music.
In addition to live perforniances, Accidental also pioneered a new approach to remote theatrical aiid streaming
production, known as The Belfast Method. This initiative included training opportunities for those interested in live
streaming systenis and settip, collaborative diuital techiiologies, camera techniques, sound desiiJii, video editing, and
more. The training was designed to be practical and hands-on, with a focus on live events such as music, theatre:
comedy, and improv shows.
Accidental continued to offer Rehearsal Space, Workshop Space, Offices, Meeting Spaces and much more to the local
comniuiiity as ivell as lo further afield. And this remains one of the niain activities that Accidental supports the wider
Belfast arts coinmunity as well as a more general comniunity.
Accidental also offers meniberships and room bookings for meetings, rehearsals, and other activities, emphasising their
role as a hub for collaborative arts in Belfast. This approach reflects their mission to siipport diverse perspectives and
art forms throutsh Curious aiid adventurous storytelling.
Notable new funders were the Foyle Foundation.
Overall: Accidental Theatre's activities iii 2022-202) illustrated its onooi]its dedication to fosteriiig a vibrant and
incliisive arts environment in Belfast, with a focus on supportino a rantse of artistic expressions and collaborations.
Public benefit
Accidental Theatre was established to define a new theatre Style indicative of the unique culture and people of Northern
Ireland. With specific public benefit stemming froni the company's purpose to promote the enjoyinent, better
understanding and general advancement of the arts and sciences. In particulai- the art of advat)¢ed new theatre niakino
techniques and styles combined with new theatre writing for the benefit of the general public iii Northem Ireland.
We continue to do this through four main strands..
o Major Productions
o Early Career Artist Support & Facilitation
o New Production Research
o Community Projects & Productions
The four strands are desioned for the creation of new theatrical perform￿]Ce that transcends the traditional ideas of wliat
theatre ean be and confounds expectations. Accidental atms to provide support for artists to trailblazer their own way,
build their owii audiences, learn new skills and provide new benefits to the public of Northern Ireland. Our theatre
practices are illspired by different fornis, styles and influences, providino the greatest depth and diversiry of work
available in Northern Irelaiid.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The Charity is controlled by its goveming document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a litnited company, limited by
guaraiitee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.

ACCIDENTAL THEATRE LTD
Report of the Trustees
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
REFERENCE AND ADMIP41STRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Comp2ny number
N1610699 (Northem Ireland)
Registered Charity number
101894
Re¢yistered offjce
12-13 Shaftesbury Square
Belfast
Co. Antrim
BT2 7DB
Trustees
R Lavery Theatre Director
Ms C M Morrow - New & Emergino Talent Executive
R Phillips - Chairyiersoii (appointed 2911112023)
T Clarke- Human Resources Manaoer
Ms C Walker - Director (resigned 2911112023)
Independent Examiner
Seanius McLernon FCA
M.B.McGrady & Co
Chartered Accountants
Suite 2B
Cadotran House
322 LisbLirn Road
Belfast
Co. Aiitrini
BT9 6GH
Approved by order of the board of trustees on ... 30th January 2024
and signed 01) its behalf by:
R Phillips - Trustee

ACCIDEP4TAL THEATRE LTD
Statemeiit of Trustees, Responsibilities
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
The trustees (who are also the directors of Accidental Theatre Ltd for the purposes of conipany law) are responsible for
preparing the Report of the Trustees and the financial statements in aceordanee with applicable law and United
Kingdom Accounting Staiidards {Uiiited Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Con)pany law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year ivhich give a triie and fair
view of the state of affairs of the charitable compaiiy and of the inconiing resources and applicatioii of resources,
includit)g the income and expeiiditure, of the charitable conipany for that period. In preparing those financial
statements, the trustees are required to
select suitable accountints policies and then apply them consistently-
observe the methods and priiiciples in tlie Charity SORP-
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
prepare the fiiiancial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable
company will continue in busiiiess.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting I'ecords which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time
the financial position of the charitable company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with
the Coiiipanies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for
takiniT reasonable steps for the prevention and detectioii of fraud and other irregularities.

Independent Examiiier's Report to the Trustees of
Accident21 Theatre Ltd
I report on the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 March 2023, which are set out on pages six to twelve.
Respective responsibilities of Charity trustees and exam iner
As the charity's trustees (and also the directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation
of the accouiits in accordance with the requirements of the Coinpanies Act ?006.
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law ai)d is eligible for independeiit
examination, it is my responsibility to..
exaniine the ac¢ouiils uiider Section 65 of the Charities Act
follow the procedures laid dowii in the geiieral Dii'ections oiven by the Charity Commission for Nortliern
Ireland under Section 65{9)(b} of the Charities Act
state whether particular matters liave conie to Iny atteiition.
Basis of the independent exaininer's report
I have exaniined your charity accounts as required under Section 65 of the Charities Act and iiiy examination was
carried out in accordance with the oeneral Directions ITiven by the Charity Coinniission for Northern Ireland under
Section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act. The examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity
aiid a comparison of the accounts presented ivith those records. It also included consideration of any unusual items or
disclosures in the accouiits, and seeking explanations fi-on) you as charity trustees conceriiing any such niatters.
My role is to state whether any material matters have come to niy attention giving iiie cause to believe..
That accounting records were not kept in accordance with Section J86 of the Companies Act 2006
That the accounts do not accord with those accouiiting records
That the accounts do iiot comply with tlje accounting requirements of Section 396 of the Coi)Ipanies Act 2006
and with the niethods and principles of the Charities Statement of Recomiiiended Practice applicable lo charities
preparing their accounts in accordallce with the Finaiicial Reporting Staiidard applicable in the UK and RepLiblic
of Ireland
That there is further infortnation needed for a pi'oper understandiiits of the accounts to be reached.
Independent examiner's statement
Since your charity's gross iiiconie exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a meniber of a listed body. I can confirm
that l ani qualified to undertake the examination because l am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountaiits in
Ireland which is one of the listed bodies.
I have conipleted niy examination and have no conceriis in respect of the niatlers (l) to {4) listed above and, in
coni)ectioii with followin(T the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, I have found no matters that
require drawing lo your attention.
nw(gMOb
Seamus McLernon FCA
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland
M.B.McGrady & Co
Chartered Accountants
Suite ?B
Cado(ran House
322 Lisbuni Road
Belfast
Co. Anlrim
BT9 6GH

ACCIDENTAL THEATRE LTD
Statement of Financial Aetivities
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
3113123
Total
funds
3113122
Total
fuiids
Unrestricted
fund
Restricted
funds
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations aiid letsacies
50,252
50,253
Charitable activities
ACNI - Lottery
QUB
uu
The American Ireland
The Foyle Foundation
44,350
15,178
41,919
17,394
44,350
15,178
41,919
17,394
15,000
15,000
Hire and Rental income
85,101
85,101
Total
150,353
118,842
269,195
EXPENDITURE ON
Raisiniy fuiids
18,960
18,960
Charitable activities
ACNI- Lottery
QUB
uu
The American Ireland
General
44,350
15,178
41,919
17,395
44,350
IS,178
41,919
17,395
58,297
58,297
Tot21
77,257
118,842
196,099
NET INCOME
73,096
73,096
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total fuiids brought forward
30,000
30,000
30,000
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
103,096
I03,096
The notes fonn part of these f￿anCIal statements

ACCIDENTAL THEATRE LTD
Balance Sheet
31 MARCH 2023
3113123
Total
funds
3 1/3122
Total
funds
Unrestricted
fund
Restrieted
funds
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
9,929
9,929
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash al bank
5,425
88,822
5,425
88,822
5,425
24,57)
94,247
94,247
30,000
CREDITORS
Amouiils falling due within one year
(1,080)
(1,080)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
93,167
93,167
30,000
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
103,096
103,096
30,000
NET ASSETS
103,096
103,096
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
103,096
TOTAL FUNDS
103,096
30,000
The charitable conipany is entitled to exeniptioii from audit under Section 477 of the Coinpanies Act 2006 for the year
ended 31 March 202J.
The members have not requii'ed the conipany to obtain an audit of its financial stateinents for the year ended
31 March 202J Ln accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowled(re their responsibilities for
(a)
ensurino that the charitable conipany keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 aiid )87 of the
Conipaiiies Act 2006 and
preparin(r financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable compaiiy as
al the end of each financial year and of its surplLlS or deficit for each financial year in accoi-dance with the
requirements of Sections J94 and J95 and which otherwise comply with the requii'emeiils of the con7p￿ileS Act
2006 relatinu to financial stateinents, so far as applicable to the charitable company.
(b)
The notes form part of these financial stateinenls
coiitinued...

ACCIDENTAL THEATRE LTD
Balance Sheet - continued
31 MARCH 2023
These financial statements liave been prepared iii accordance with the provisions applicable to cl)aritable companies
subject to the sniall companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and auihorised for issue on
and were signed on its behalf by..
R Phillips - Trustee
The notes fortn part of these financial statemeiits

ACCIDENTAL THEATRE LTD
LNotes to the Financial Statements
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
ACCOUNT1Tr4G POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been
prepared in accord￿lce with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Stateineiit
of Recomniended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective l Jaiiuary 2019),,
Financial Reporting Staiidai-d 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland, and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared uiider the historical cost
convention.
Income
All iiicome is recognised in the Statement of Fiiiancial Activities once the charity has entitlenient to the funds. it
is probable that the incoine will be received and the amount cali be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recotrnised as expenditure as soon as there is a letyal or constructive oblifjation comniitting the
charity to that expeiiditure, it is probable that a traiisfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and
the aniount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for 011 an accruals basis and has
been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to ihe category. Where costs cannot be directly
attributed to particular Iieadings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of
resources.
Tangible fi¥ed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful
life.
Plant aiid machiiiery
25 % on reducing balance
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted fuiids can be used iii accordance wilh the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted fuiids can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity.
Restrictions arise wheii specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the iiature and purpose of each fuiid is included in the notes to the financial stateillents.
HIRE AND RENTAL INCOME
3113123
3113122
Rents received
Hire
35,939
49,162
85,101
continued...

ACCIDENTAL THEATRE LTD
Notes to the Finaiieial Statements - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
NET 1Tr4COMEI(EXPENDITURE)
Net incomel(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting)'.
3113123
3113122
Depreciation - owned assets
3,310
TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees, remuneration or other benefits for the )iear ended J l March 202) nor for the year ended
31 March 2022.
Trustees, expenses
There were no
31 March 2022.
trustees, expenses paid for the year elided 31 March2023 nor for the year ended
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
fund
Restricted
funds
Total
funds
NET INCOME
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds broiiuht forward
30,000
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
30,000
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Plant and
machinery
COST
Additions
13,239
DEPRECIATION
Charge for year
3,310
NET BOOK VALUE
At J l March 2023
At 31 March 2022
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continued...

ACCIDENTAL THEATRE LTD
Notes to the Financial Statements continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
3113123
3113122
Other debtors
5,425
5,425
CREDITORS: AMOULNTS FALLIP4G DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
3113123
3 l13122
Accruals and deferred income
1,080
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement
in funds
At
3113123
At 114122
Unrestricted funds
General fund
30,000
73,096
103,096
TOTAL FUNDS
30,000
73,096
103,096
Net niovenient in funds, included in the above are as follows..
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
150,353
(77,257)
73,096
Restricted funds
ACNI - Lottery fund
Queens Uiiiversity
Ulster University
The American Ireland
44,350
15,178
41,919
17,395
(44,350)
(15,178)
(41,919)
17,395)
118,842
118,842)
TOTAL FUNDS
269,195
196,099)
73,096
continued..

ACCIDENTAL THEATRE LTD
Notes to the Financial Statements - Continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
io.
RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related paty transactions for the year ended J l Mai-ch 202J.
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ACCIDEP4TAL THEATRE LTD
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
31/3123
3113122
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Box Office, Workshops & Books
Other inconie
43,945
6,308
50,253
Hire and Rental income
Rents received
Hire
35,939
49,162
85,101
Cliarit2ble activities
Grants
133,841
Total incoming resources
269,195
EXPENDITURE
Charitable activities
Venue Teani
Equipnient and materials
Booker Payments
Travel
Siindries
10,351
35,229
14,737
3,540
138
63,995
Support costs
Management
Wages
Rent & rates
Insurance
Light and heat
Telephoiie
Facilities & supplies
Advertisino
Memberships
Plant and machinery
84,338
16,500
804
5,300
8,191
10,326
1,240
720
3JlO
130,729
Governance costs
Accoiintancy fees
1,375
This paoe does not form part of the statutory fmancial statements
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ACCIDENTAL THEATRE LTD
Detailed Statement of Finanei21 Activities
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
3113123
3113122
Total resources expended
196,099
Net iJJcome
73,096
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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