REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: N1610699 (Northern Ireland) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 101894 Repoi't of the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 Mai'eh 2025 foi. Accidental Theatre Ltd M.B.McGI'ady & Co Chartered Accountsnls Suite 2B Cadogan Hoiise 322 Lisbiirn Road Belfast Co. Aiitriin BT9 6GH
AceidentAI Theati'e Ltd Coiitents of tlie Financial Statements ro). tlie YeAI' Eilded 31 MAI'ch 2025 P2ge Report of the Ti'ustees Independent Examinei's Report Statemeiit of Finaiieial Activities B#lxnce Sheet 10 to 11 Note5 to the Financial Statements 12 to 18 Detailed Statement of Fiiiancial Activities 19 to 20
Accidental Theati'e Ltd Repoi't of the Ti'llstees foi. tlie YeAI' Elided 31 MAI'cl1 2025 The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the pui'poses of the Companies Act 2006. present their report with the financial slaten)ei)Is of tl)e charity foi. tlie year ended 31 Mai'ch 2025. The truslees l)ave adopted tl)e provisions of Accountiiig and Repoi'ting by Cliarities: Statement of Recoinineiided Practice applicable lo cl)arities preparing Ilieir accounts in accordance witl) the Financial Reporting Staiidard applicable in tlie UK ai)d Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) {effective l January 2019).
AccidenlAI Theatre Ltd Repoi't of the Ti'ustees for the YeAI' Ended 31 MAYcl1 202S OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Objectives and ainis Accidental Tliealre, is a Belfast-based arts venue founded in 2012. In 2017, Ive took over an empty bank building in Shafte5biii'y Square, a recognised priority ayea for urban regeneration ii) tlie Inost divisive and diverse area in Nortliern Ii'eland. Fron) vacant to vibi?iit, we cl'eated a l 00-seat Ilieath'e, shared woi'kspaces, relieai'sal space, nieeting l'ooms and an industry-leading digital and broadcasting space. All wilh very little external investment, bLIt with a lot of work and fantastic cominunity siipport. Accidental noiv houses professional, grass roots aiid con)Imunity arts, giving space for careers to be establislied and creative passions to be fosteiEd. As a vital and proii)ineiil orgaiiisation in tlie area, we host evei)Is, workshops, classes, perfoi'mances and meetings for the ivhole comniurkity. Oui- tai'geled pi'ojects aiid events look to address racial and social tensions in the ai'ea (as demonstrated by the siimmei. 2024 I'iots). Accidental is dedicated to nurturing creativity, fostering incliisivity, and building strong community ties through our extensive range ofcoinmunity oulreacli aclivities.Recognising Ilie transformative poivei. of tlie arts ive aim to make arlistic expres5ioii accessible to all, iegardless of age, backgroui)d, or ability, tlius enricl)ing tlie cultural fabi'ic of Ilie coininunity we sei've. In a countiy of polarised opinions such as NI, IiaviiigF a non-paitisaii community and allistic space has proven essential. In 2024 we Iraclied 12,000+ event attendees and 4,500+ workshop participants, throiigh our genei'al woi'k and the Arts for Ail Pi'ograiiime. With an additional 750 artists peryear supported Ilii'ough oui. Artist Developmeiit aiid Aeross Cultures Progi'ai)Iii)es. Accidental citates tlieati'ical pi'odiictions and oiitreach & education pi'ojects foi. the public of Northei'n Ireland. These al'e for the eiitertainment, ediication aiid iiispiratioii of our audiences and the geiieral Pliblic. We use tlieatrical piodiictions and methodolo(Fies as we believe they are the best ways to directly engage, transfom] and involve the public in our work and it) iising ait to effect change iii their lives ai)d in deprived areas of Noi'ihern Ireland. Oui. work is public and directly accessible to all nienibers of oui. society, Ivith niany projects being free or low cost. We aini to inspire coiiiiiiuniLies aiid ii)dividuals tl)rougli large scale Ilieati'ical art tliat captui'es tl)e iiiiagiiiations of lai'ge alldieiices. And tlien niore directly engage and ediicate the PLiblic Ihioligh less visible oiiti'each woi'k. All of oiii. work fociises iipon empowei'ing individuals, and giving voices to the often voiceless iii society- Raising levels of well-being in communities through artistic engageinent, cultiiral ci'eativity and creating iiew opportunities to work and engage in the arts. Tlieali'e can liave a transfomiative impact upon individuals, coinmunities and cultui'es. Once a persoii learns how lo freely express Ilieniselves and recognise tlie importance of Iliis, their lives are no longer tlie sanie. We Nvanl every citizeii of Noriliern Ii'eland to liave tliat cliance. And tl)e rest of Ilie ivorld to be able to see and appreciate the unique ci'eativity and Clilture of tl)iS COLintiy. List of Trustees Chair Person Mr Ricliard Phillip5 Board Miss Christine Morrow Mr Thoiiias Clarke Mr Cillian Burns Miss Laura Heatlier McCan)ley Mr Ricliard Lavery
Accidental Theatre Ltd Report of the Ti'ustees foi. tlle Year Elided 31 Mai'cl) 2025 OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Significant aetivities In 2024-2025, Accideiital Tlieatre contiiiued to sliowcase a diverse l'ange of activities and performances, I)1)1]EIling its comii)itineiit to proinotiiig the collision of diverse perspectives. art forims, and unusual collaboratioiis. We continued to be a liub foi. diverse and eclectic pei'foi'mances, embi'acing a range of art forms and collabotIons. Tl)e Iheati'¢ maintained its Commitment to hostints a wide ari'ay of events, fi'oin comedy and music to theali'e cabaret, thiis ensuring that ils audience alivays expei'ienced soniething new and eyeiting. Accidental responds to tlie needs of artists ai)d Ilie coniiiiunity by.. l. Offsetting tlie financial burden on ai'lists; 2. Promote sector sustainability in ihe l'egion tliroiigh digital technology innovations. 3. Champioiiing under-represented artists. 4. Ensui'ing that all conimunities can participate in civic life througli artistic events- 5. Providing affordable access to a ivide raiige of events catei'ing disadvantaged coinmuiiities. As a venue and aits oi'ganisation our woi'k is diverse with a wide l'each and impact. Wc have designed four flagship initiatives that siippoit the needs of ai'lisls and our whole community.. Artist Development Programme Arts for All Programine Across Cultures Pi'ograiiime Digital Suppoit & Ini)ovation Prograiiiiiie Ai'tist Development Pi'ogramme (ADP): woi'ks lo protect the jobs and livelihoods of artists in oiii. commiinity by relieving the finai)cial biii'dens upoii artists aiid creatiiig careei. opportiiiiities. ADP is the coi'nerstone of oiii. support activities, providing early career artists with reheaisal space, offices, performance space, matei'ials, mentoi'ship, teclinical and Inarkeling support. We particulai'ly support those from disadvantaged and diverse backgrounds, lo develop and further theii. practice. Our developnient work focuses 011.. literature, ii)usic. coniedy, theatre and film, with projects like: Scratch Niglits, Cosniic Jam, Handmade Music, Accidental Coinedy Cliib, Writei's, Cii'cle, Belfast Sl)ort Film Club and Nevei. Seen It Film Cliib. These pi'ogiainmes offer ai1isls fi'om aci'oss all art-foiins opportiinities to incubate woi'k and lest oiit new projects. Supporting tliem to bliild a folloiving and raise their profile. Iii addition, by embracing the digital advancements in the indiistiy, Accidental siippoits artists to reach not just local, but national and internatioi)al audiences, developing sli'onger links both inside and outside Nl. We understand the career iii]pact for artists to build a following on tl)e global level, especially for Nt ai'tisls forced to find a significant pei'centage of their incoine outside tlie country. We profile ai'tisls retsularly and support tl)ein by creatii)u digital content of Il)eir ivork to sliare on social niedia. Tliis progi'amine has been I'iinning since 2011, even thi'ough the pandemic, making it Liniqiie in Nt. Often aitisl siipport prou¥ainmes at other organisations come and go ivith giant fuiidincr Ours reinains a core aspect of our woi'k and scales with investment. Partners: Moving on Music, Queen's Uiiiversity, Ulster Ui)iversity. Sonic Arts Researcl) Centre, CinePunked, Soiith Easterii Regional College, Aits Council of Nl and Belfast City Council. Across Cultures Pi'ogi'amme: pi'ovides a platform to Champion artists from different cultiires and back(rrouiids such as artists fi'om linmignt and asyluin seeker coinii]unities who sti'uggle to be featured within Nt. We dii'ectly suppoit ai'tisls fiom global majoi'ity backgrounds with fiiiancial, creative and logistical support to ci'eale tlieir owi) pei'fomiances and evei)Is. The pi'ogi?iiime focuses on sl)aring diffei'ent cultui'es,empowei'ing iniiiiigr&i)t artists but also facilitatiiig contjections betiveen tl)ein and existing comn)iinities in Nl. Briiiging our diverse coinn)unity into tl)e building and ci'eating opportunities for people to woi'k, play and inleorale in a safe Nvay, comiiionalities are shared, and meaiiliigI I'elations al'e facilitated. Foi. 2023-2024 we lai'geled Iniisic and iiiiisical artists, sliarin(r ciiltiii'e thi'oiigh miisic as a way io cross cultural divides, in an effoi't lo addi'ess racial tension in Belfast. In 2025-2026 this will be expaiided into ereative writing with a dedicated refugee and asyluii) seekei. orealive Ivriting hub.
Aeeidental TheAtre Ltd Repoi't of tlie Trustees for the Ye21. Ended 31 Mai'eli 202S OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Oui. commitment lo EDI is very evident in this project as EDI iiifor1S everything we do. We moved specifically lo Shaftesbury Square, one of Ilie most culturally diverse areas in Belfast, because ive recognised Il)e power of tl)e arts in cliallencrjiicF social inequality,cliai)Ipionin(T inclusivity and addressing racial tensions. Our Across Cultures progr3ini)ie provides h platfoi'm foi. underi'epresented voices, so tliat Ive can directly IEspond to the cliallenges faced by etl)nic minorities and iindei. represented commiinities who striiggle to access the same opportunities as traditional ones. We ensure they have a platform wheie they can reach audiences and build livelihoods. By gathei'ing regular feedback froni all our commiinities, we ensure that we deliver against tliose needs and Il)at everyone has a say in pi'ogramming. This not only creates a sense of home for iiiany bul Coln]Ul]iCateS a niessage of a home for all, whicli is crucial to all I'esidii)g in tl)e area. Aceidentsl offers a safe space foi. the ivhole community and ensures equal oppoitunities to all whethei. a community is establislied oi. new to the ai'ea. Partilers: Beyond Skin, Moving on Music, Belfast City Council. Garrick Trust and the Bi'itish Red Cross. Ai-ts foi. All Pi'ogl'aiiiine: offers art, daiice & theatre ivorkshops and classes led by professional artists aiid educators for all. These sessions covei. a wide I'ai)ge of mediums, from painting to digital media and multiple dance styles like tango, salsa & swing. We collaborate with a diverse team of facililatoi's fi'om vai'ious ethnic backgi'ounds to delivei. an exceptional cominunity oiitreach and engagement pi'ogram. We employ innovative aits-based leariiing experiences that not only enhance education but also eniphasise the significance of active participation, creativity, and self-care in botli niental well-beino and social civic life, as well as physical health. All worksliops & classes are low cost, to I'educe finaiicial bari'iers to participation, niaking IL possible for participants fi'oin all ba¢kgiouiids to explore their creativity, develop neiv skills, and express themselves in a suppoitive and nurturing environinent. This exlends beyond the classi'oom and to the wl)ole biiilding, as we have also opened it lip to pi'ovide coinmiinity meeting space and offices, offering endless opportunities for all commiinities to come together and pai'ticipate in comniLinity life. The programme eiicourages ai)d supports art in a highly diverse area of niiiltiple cultui'es by givino all communities a voice in progi'animing and creatino a 'safe place for all, iii which lo find conimiinity. access economic opportunities, build livelihood, learn new skills, and celebi'ale cultural expressioii. Digital Svppoi't & liinovation Pi'ogi'amiiie: Accidental is a pioneei'ing arts venue renowned for embi?cing state-of-the- art technology and providing iinwavering digital support for the arts commiinity. In today's digital age, we offer coinprehensive digital, live sti'eaming, and video support seivices ihat catei. to artists, fellow arts organisations, and local charities. This long-tenn programiiie coniiects directly Nvith our othei. pi'ograimines to ainplify their impact and l'each by allowiiig artists to Iiave shomylevent IEcordiiigs, insti'umenl recoi'diiigs of tlieir ivork and video inteiviews/profiles. Botli docuii)entill(F their pl.acti and Iiaviiig tlieii. work acknowledged, cl)ampioned a]id celebrated. Tlie digital Nvork is uniquely siiited to crossing boi'ders, Éhi-ough projects like OLir Shared CLiltiii'es piDject, wliich allows us to digitally connect with fellow venues across Ireland & UK, to swap artists, shale pei'formances and collaborate on projects. In addition, Accidental ainis to live stream 70 %+ of our woi'k, allowing iiiternatioiial audiences to connect and support ai'tists and foi. iniiiiigrant ai'tisls to easily connect ivitli audiences and faii)ilies back home. We have also started workiiig oil imniei'sive projects, fvnded by ACNI & Imniei'sive Arts, to bettei. adapt live pei'fomiaiice ivork to new niediui)Is, furtlier suppoi'tii)g Nl aitisls to I'eacli iiew audiences at home and globally. Diii'ing this period, Accidental contiiiued to featUlE events like an extended evening of improvised and experimental music, as part of the Handlade Music sei'ies. This event, staited in February 2023 and has groivn in strength, included perfoi'manees fiDin both local and international acts, deinonsth'ating the theatre's focus 01) vibrant and aiiibitious stoiylelling tlii'ough vai'ioiis al't forms. It will initially rlin foi. 5 yeai's, in pai'lnei'ship ivitli Sonic Arts Reseairli Centre at Queen'5 aiid Moviiiu on Musie. Dui'inu tl)e pei'iod April 2024 to March 2025, our activities incliided.. Hosting live theatre, comedy, mu51¢ and perfonnwice events in our Belfast venue. Particulai. highlights.. -Tlie Soiiorities Music Festival -Teri'ain Music Festival -Jaiiey Mac is Hot
Accideiital Theatre Ltd Repoi't of the Ti'ustees for tlie YeAI' Ended 31 Mai'eh 2025 OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVtTIES -Electric Circus -Reuben Solo -Tl)e Bitter Fringe5 Coniedy Festival -crude Vei'nacular -Rois EP Laiinch -EvergiEen -The Dark Hedges Festival -HalloKvislmas -Blue Whales Final Gig -It Was The Life Befor¢ Cl)ristinas -Pei'sian Noiiioz (New Y¢ai') Producing digital broadcasts and hybrid shows through streaming. Working witl) An Grianan Tlieatre & Sinock Alley Theatre witli tlie Sliai'ed Cultures Across Borders project, funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs Mnd Trade-shai'ed Island Civic Society Fuiid. Running the Accidental Theatr¢ Comedy Club, and tlie new Bitter Fringes Coniedy Festival showcasing emerging and established coinedians. Developing & llosling Ilie Never Seen It Filiii Club. a regular comiiiunity screening and discussion series. Public benefit Accidental Theatre was established to define a new theatre style indicative of the unique culture and people of Noi'thern Ireland. With specific public benefit steinniing froni the company's purpose lo promot¢ the enjoyiiient, better uiiderstanding and genei'al advaiicement of the arts and sciences. In paiticular the art of advanced new theatre niaking tecliniques and styles combiiied witl) new theati'e writing for tlie benefit of tlie general public iii Noi'thern Irelaiid. We continue to do this throiigh four main strands.. o Majoi. Pioductions o Eai-ly Cai'eer Aitist Support & Facililatioii o New ProdLlCtion Researcli o Coininunity Projects & Productions The four slrands are designed for the creation of new theatrical performance that transcends the traditional ideas of what theati'e can be and confoiinds expectations. Accideiital aiins to provide support for artists to ti'ailblazei. their own way, build their own audiences, learii new skills and pi'ovide new benefits to the public of Northei'ii Ireland. Our theatre practices are inspii'ed by differeiit fomis, styles and influences, pi'oviding tl)e gi'eatest depth and divei'sity of work available in Nortl)ern Ii'eland. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCK A]YD MANAGEMENT Govei'ning documeiit The charity is coi)ti'olled by its governing docun)ent, a deed of twst, and coiistitutes a limited conipaiiy, limited by guarantee, as defined by tlie Coinpanies Act 2006. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATtVE DETAILS Registei'ed Company nuinbei. N1610699 {Northern Ireland) Registei'ed Chai'ity number 101894
Aceideiital Theati'e Ltd Repoi't of the Ti'ustees for the Year Ended 31 Marcli 2025 Registered offlce 12-13 Sliaftesbury Square Belfast Co. Antriiii BT2 7DB Trustees R Laveiy Ms C M Morrow R Phillips Ms L Mccamley C Biii'ns T Clarke Theatre Direclor New & Eniei'ging Talent Executive Software Engiiieer Pioduction cooi'dinalor Civil Servant Hiimai) Resource Manager Iiidependeiit Examiner Seamus McLernon FC.A M.B.McGI'ady & Co Chartered Accountants Suite 2B Cadogan House 322 Lisburn Road Belfast Co. Anti'im BT9 6GH Approved by ol'der of the board of tNstees on 14 October 2025 and sigiied on its behalf by.. R Pliillips - Trustee
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of AecidentAI The2Ére Ltd I report on tlie accounts of the coinpai)y for the year ended 31 Marcli 2025, wliicli are set out on pages nii)e to nineleei). Respective responsibilities of eharity tru5tee5 and examiner As tlie charity's ti'ustees (and also the directors for the pui'poses of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of tlie accounts in accordance ivitli tlie requirements of tlie Conipai)ies Act 2006. Having satisfied myself tliat the cl)ai'ity is not subject to audit undei. company laiv and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to- examine the a¢¢ouiits undei. Section 65 of tlie Charities Act folloiv the procedures laid dowi) in the general Directions given by the Charity Comniissioii for Northern Irelaiid under Section 65(9)(b) of the Cl)arities Act state ivlieiher particular niattei's liave come lo Iny attention. Basis of the ij)dependent examinei s report I have examined your chai'ity accounts as i'equiiEd under Seetioii 65 of the Charities Act and Iny examination was carried out in accordance with the geiieral Diirctions given by the Chai'ity Commission for Northei'n Ireland under Section 65(9}(b) of the Cliarities Act. The exaniination ineliided a revieiv of the accounting records kept by the chai'ity aiid & comparison of tlie accounts presented ivitli Iliose i'ecords. It also included consideratioii of any unusiial iteiiis or disclosui'es in the accouiits, and seeking explanations from you as charity trustees concerning any such mattel's. My role is to state whether aiiy material matters have come to my atleiitioii giving Ine cause to believe.. That accounting recoi'ds were not kept in accord81)ee with Section 386 of the Companies Act 2006 That tlie accounts do not accord Nvith those accounting records That Ihe accounts do not comply with the accounting requiitinents of Section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Chai'ities Statenient of Recominended Practice applicable to charities prepariiig their accounts in accordaiice with the Financial Repoi'ling Staiidai'd applicable in the UK and Repiiblic of Ii'eland That there is fvriher inforn)8tioi) needed foi. a proper understanding of the accouiits to be reached. Independeilt exAminei s Stateineiit Since yoiii. chai'ity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examinei. miist be a nieii)ber of a listed body. I can confinn that l am qualified to iindertake ihe exaininalion becalise I am a Inember of the Institute of Chartei'ed Accountants in Ireland ivliich is one of the listed bodies. I have eoii]pleted my exaniiiiation and l)ave no concerns in respect of the matters (l) to {4) listed &bove and, in coi)nection vitl) folloiving tlie Directioiis of Ilie Chai'ity Coiniiiission for Northerii Ireland, I have found iio Inatters tliat IEquire drawiiig to yoiii. attention. Seainus McLeriion CA Tl)e Institute of Cliartered Accountant5 in Ireland M.B.McGrady & Co Chai'lered Accountaiits Suite 2B Cadogan House 322 Lisbui'n Road Belfast BT9 6GH 14 Oclobei. 2025
AccidentAI Theatl'e Ltd Statemeiit of FinAntial Activities foi. tlie YeAI' Eihded 31 MArcli 2025 3113llS 3113n4 Restricted CAPital Funds Uni'esti'ictedRestricted fund fuilds Total fuiids Total funds Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 50,376 50,376 41.476 Chai'itable activities ACNI - Lotleiy QUB 23,000 23,000 35,500 5,800 21,273 36,038 15,000 36,038 Is,000 The Foyle Foundation Geiieral Belfast City Coiincil Backstage Trust Innovate UK DFA - Shared Island Grant Halifax Foiindation The Old Possum's Practical Trust Tlie National Lotteiy - ANvards foi. All DTFF - Capital 2,000 33,455 32,000 50,000 11,400 11,400 41,995 7,000 41,995 7,000 5,000 5,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 Hire and Renlal income 55,751 55,751 Total 106,127 159 433 285,560 289,520 EXPENDITURE ON Chai'itable activities ACNI - Lotteiy QUB 23,000 23,000 35,500 5,800 21,273 28,538 15,000 28,538 15,000 75,811 12,940 32,000 Tlie Foyle Foundatioii General Belfast City Council Backstacre Ti'iist Innovate UK DFA - Sliai'ed 151and Grant Halifax Fouiidation Tl)e Old Possum's Practical Ti'ust DTFF - Capital 75,811 161,006 31,915 12,940 32,000 50,000 41,995 7,000 41,995 7,000 5,000 5,000 Total 165 473 246,284 NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) 30,316 {6,040) 15,000 39,276 (15.974) Tlie notes form pal't of tl)ese financial stalen)eiits
AeeidentAI Theatre Ltd Statement of FinAncial Activities foi. the Year Elided 31 Marcli 2025 3113f25 3113124 Restricted Capital Funds UnrestiicledResti'icted fund fllnds Total funds TotAI funds Notes RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Tothl funds brought fonvard 53,582 33,540 87,122 103.096 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 83,898 126,398 87,122 Tlie notes fori)I part of tl)ese finaiicial stateniei)Is
Accidental Theatre Ltd Balance Sheet 31 Mai'cl) 2025 3113125 3113124 Restricted Capital Funds UnrestrictedResti'icted fund fvnds Total fuiids Total funds Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 27,595 15,000 42,595 22,747 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash at bank 6,698 64,565 6,698 92,065 7,540 70,076 27,500 71,263 27,500 98,763 77,616 CREDITORS Aiiiounts falling due within one year (14,960) (J4,960) (13,241) NET CURRENT ASSETS 56,303 27,500 83,803 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 83,898 27,500 15,000 126,398 87,122 NET ASSETS 15,000 126,398 87,122 FUNDS Uni'esli'icted fiinds Restricted flinds 10 83,898 53,582 33,540 TOTAL FUNDS 126 398 The charitable company is enlitled to exemption fi'om audit under Section 477 of the Coiiipanies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 Mai'ch 2025. Tl)e members have not required tlie coiiipany to obtain an audit of its financial statements for tlie year ended 31 Marcl) 2025 in accordance witli Section 476 of tlie Coii)paiiies Act 2006. The ti'ustees acknowledge theii. responsibilities foi. (a) ensui'ing that the charitable conipany keeps accounting recoi'ds that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Conipanies Act 2006 and prepai'ing financial stalemeiits ivhich give a Ii'ue and fair view of the state of affaii's of the charitable coinpany as at the end of eacli financial year and of its surpliis or deficit foi. eacl) finaiicial yeai. in accoi'daiice willi the requireiiients of Sections 394 ai)d 395 and ivliieli otlieiwise comply with tlie requirements of Ilie Coi)Ipanies Ael 2006 relating lo financial stateinenls. so fai. as applicable to the charitable compp4ny. (b) The notes fomi part of tliese financial statements 10 coiitiniied...
Accident21 Theatre Ltd Balance Sheet- continued 31 Mai'ch 2025 These financial statenients have been prepared in accoi'dance wilh the provisions applicable to chai'itable companies subject to the sniall companies regime. The fin81)cial slateineiits ivere approved by Ilie Board of Trustees and auiliorised for issue on 14 October 2025 and were signed on its behalf by.. R Pliillips - Trustee Tlie notes form part of tl)ese fiiiancial slateii)eiits
Accidental Theatre Ltd Notes to the Financial StAteiiieiits foi. tlie Yeai. Ended 31 Mai-eli 2025 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of prepaillng the fin2neiAI statements The financial stateineiits of tlie cl)aritable coii)pany, wliicli is a public benefit entity uiider FRS 102, liave been piepa]'ed in accordance willi the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accoui)ting and Reporting by Cliarilies.. Statement of Recon)niended Practice applicable to chai'ities pi'eparina iheii. accoiinls in accoi'dance with the Financial Reporting Stai)dard applicable in the UK and Repiiblic of Iieland (FRS 102) (effective l Janiiaiy 2019),, Fiiiancial Reporting Staiidard 102 'Tlie Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Conipai)ies Act 2006. Tlie financial slatements have been prepared under tl)e historical cost conveiilion. Iiicoine All income is re¢ognised in the Statement of Financial A¢tivities once the cl)ai'ity has entitlement to the funds, it is pi'obable that the income will be received and the amount Can be measured reliably. Expeiiditui'e Liabilities are recognised as expendire as soon as there is a letsal or constructive obligation coinniitting tile charity to that expcnditui'e, it is probable tliat a transfei. of economic benefits will be Irquired in settlement and the amoiint of the obligation can be nieasured I'eliably. Expenditiii'e is accounted foi. on an accruals basis and has beeli classified linder headings that aggregate all cost related to tlie category. Where costs caniiot be directly attributed to particular headinos they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent ivith the use of I'esources. Tangible fixed assets Depreciation is pi'ovided at the following annual l'ates in ol'der to write off each asset over its estiinated iisefiil life. Plant and Inachinery 250/0 on reducing balance TaxAtioii Tlie cliarity is exempt froni corporation tax on ils cliaritable activities. Fund accouiiting Unrestricted fiinds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the triistee5. Restricted funds can only be used for pai'ticular i'esli'icted purposes wiil)in tlie objects of Ilie cliarity. Restrictions ayise wl)en specified by tlie doiior or wheii funds air raised for particular restricted purposes. Fui'ther explai)ation of the natiire and purpose of each flind is included in the notes to the financial statements. Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits Tlie cl)ariÉable company opeiates a defined contribution peiision scheine. Conti'ibutions payable lo tlie cl)aritable conipaiiy's pension sclienie Are cliarged to tlie Statement of Financial Activities in tlie pei'iod to ivliich Iliey relate. 12 con¢iniied...
Aecidenlal Theatre Ltd Notes to the Finaiicial Statements - coiitiiiued foi. tlie Yeai. Elided 31 Mal'ch 2025 HIRE AND RENTAL INCOME 3113125 3113124 Rents received Hire 13,100 43,974 24,042 55,751 68,016 NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) Net incomel(expenditiire) is stated aftei. chai-ging/{ci'ediling): 3113125 3113n4 Depreciation - owned assets TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS TheiE weie no tiustees, remunei?tion oi. other benefits for the yeai. elided 31 Marcli 2025 noi. foi. the yeai. ended 31 Mai'cli 2024. Trustees, expense5 Theit ivere no trustees, expeiises paid for the year elided 31 Mai'ch 2025 nor foi. the yemr ended 31 March 2024. STAFF COSTS The average monthly number of employees dliring the year was as follows: 3113125 3113124 Core staff No einployees i'eceived emoluiY]enls in excess of £60,000. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCEAL ACTIVJTIES Resti'icted Capital Funds Uni'estrictedRe5ti'icted fund funds Total fuiids INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations ai)d legacies 41,476 41,476 Cliai'itable activities ACNI - Lottery QUB 35,500 5,800 21,273 35,500 5,800 21,273 2,000 33,455 32,000 50,000 General Belfast City Council Backslage Trust Innovate UK 2,000 33,455 32,000 50,000 13 coiitinlied..
Aeeidental Theatre Ltd Notes lo the Financial Statements - eoiitinued for tlhe Year Ended 31 March 2025 COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued Restrieted Capital Fuiids Uiii'estrictedRestricted fund fuiids Total fuiids Hire and Rental income Total 111,492 178,028 289.520 EXPENDITURE ON Cha7'itAble aetivities ACNJ - Lotleiy QUB 35,500 5,800 35,500 5,800 21,273 161,006 31,915 so,000 General Belfast City Council Innovate UK 161.006 31,915 50,000 Total 161,006 144,488 305,494 NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) (49,514) 33,540 (15,974) RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds biouglit fonvard 103,096 103,096 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 53,582 33,540 87,122 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Plant and macliiiiery COST At l April 2024 Additions 33,639 At 31 March 2025 DEPRECIATION At l Api-il 2024 Cliai'ge for year 10,892 14,198 At 31 Mai'ch 2025 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 March 2025 42,595 At 31 Mairh 2024 22,747 14 continiied...
AeeidentAI Theatre Ltd Notes to the FinAnciAI Slatejneiits - contiilued for tlie Yeai. Ended 31 Marcli 2025 DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 3113125 3113124 Trade debtors Otlier debtoi's Prepayinenls and a¢¢nied income 6,698 1.540 6,698 7,540 CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHTN ONE YEAR 3113ll5 3113124 Trade creditor5 Social secui'ity and otlier taxes Accruals and defei'i'ed iiicoine 420 2,340 9,764 1,077 2,400 14,960 13,241 io. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Net moveinent in funds At 3113125 At 114124 Uni'estricted fllnds General fund 53,582 30,316 83,898 Resti'icted fuiids Ulstei. University Belfast City Coiincil Backstage Ti'ust The National Lottery - Awards for All Restricted Capitsl Funds 7,SOO {1,540) (32,000) 20,000 15,000 7,500 ,540 32,000 20,000 8,960 TOTAL FUNDS 87,122 126,398 15 continiied...
Accidental Theatre Ltd Notes to the Financi21 Statemeiits - eoi)tii)ued foi. tlie Yeai. Eilded 31 Mai'cli 2025 io. MOVEMENT IN FUM)S- continued Net nioveinei)t in funds, included in the above are as follows: Incoming 'esoui'ces Resources expended Movemeiit in fuiids Uni'e5tricted funds General fund 106,127 {75,811) 30,316 Resti'ieted funds ACNI - Lotteiy flind Ulster University The Foyle Foundation Belfast City Council Backsta(re Trust Department of Foi'eign Affairs- Shared Island Gi'ant Halifax Foundation The Old Possum's Practical Ti'ust The National LotÉeiy - Awards for All Resti'icled Capital Fuiids 23,000 36,038 15,000 11,400 (23,000) (28,538) (15,000) (12,940) {32,000) 7,500 (1,540) (32,000) 41,995 7,000 5,000 20,000 (41,995) (7,000) (5,000) 20,000 Is,000 179,433 170,473 8,960 TOTAL FUNDS 285,560 246 284) Coinpai'atives for nioveiiieiit iii funds Net movement iii funds At 3113124 At 114123 Uni'esti'icted fuiids General fund 103,096 (49,514) 53.582 Restricted funds Belfast City Council Backstage Trust 1,540 ,540 32,000 33,540 33,540 TOTAL FUNDS 103 096 15974) 16 coi)tiniied...
Accidental Theati'e Ltd Notes to tlie Fiiiancial Stateinents eoiitiiiued foi. tlie Yeai. Ended 31 Mai'ch 2025 io. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued Coniparative net Inovement in funds, iiicluded in the above are as fol lows.. Incoming i'e50Ut-ce5 Resoui'ces expended Movement in funds Uni'estricted funds General 1]d 111,492 (161,006) (49,514) Resti'icted funds ACNI - Lotteiy fund Queeiis University Ulster University Belfast City Council Backslaae Tiust Innovate UK 35,500 5,800 21,273 33,455 32,000 50,000 (35,500) (5,800) {21,273) (31,915) 1,540 32,000 50,000) 178 028 144 488 33,540 TOTAL FUNDS 289 520 305 494) 15 974) A current year 12 Inonths and prior year 12 moiitl)s conibined position is as follows= Net movement in funds At 3113125 At 114123 Uiii'esti'ieted fuiids Genei'al fi]i)d 103,096 (19,198) 83,898 Restricted funds Ulster Uiiiversity The Natioiial Lottery- Awards for All Restricted Capital Funds 7,500 20,000 15,000 7,500 20,000 42,500 42,500 TOTAL FUNDS 103 096 126.398 17 onÉiniied...
Accidental Theatre Ltd Note5 to the FiiianciAI Statemeiits - contiiiued foi. the Yeai. Ended 31 MAreli 2025 io. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued A current year 12 monilis and prior year 12 monilis combined net Inovement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Incoining resourees Resoui'ces expended Moveinent iii funds Unrestillcted fuiids General fund 217,619 (236,817) (19,198) Resti'icted funds ACNI - Lottery flind Qiieens University Ulster University Tlie Foyle Foundation Belfast City Council Backstage Ti'ust Innovate UK Departinent of Foi'eign Affairs - Shared Island Grant Halifax Foundation The Old Possuin's Pi'actical Trust The Nalional Lottery - Awards foi. All Restricted Capitsl Fuiids 58,500 5,800 57,311 15,000 44,855 32,000 50,000 (58,500) (5,800) (49,811) (15,000) (44,855) (32,000) {50,000) 7.500 41,995 7,000 5,000 20,000 20,000 (41,995) (7,000) (5,000) 20,000 15,000 357 461 314,961 TOTAL FUNDS 575 080 551,778 23,302 DLlI-ing the year The Depai'linent of Foi-eign Affaii's and Ti'ade awarded Accidental Tlieatre Ltd, a grant of£41,995 through the 'Shared Islaiid Civic Society Fund. In addition to the this. The Foyle Foundation awarded £15,000 to t.he coiiipany in the year elided 31 Mmrch 2025. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES There were no related party transactions for tl)e year ended 31 Mai'ch 2025. 18
Accidental Theatre Ltd Detailed Statemeiit of Finaiicial Activities for the Year Ended 31 Mai'cli 2025 3113ns 3113124 INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donation5 and legacies Box Office, Woi'kshops & Books Other income 44,657 34,399 50,376 41,476 Hii'e and Rental ineome Rents received Hii'e 13,100 42,651 43,974 24,042 55,7SI 68,016 Charitable activities Grants 179 433 180028 Total incomiiig resources 285,560 289.520 EXPENDITURE ChAI'itAble activities Venue Teani Equipment and Inaterials Artists costs Booker Payments Propety repairs Travel Suiidries 11,871 4,203 14,402 16,208 33,212 10,766 254 1,004 1,006 1,749 7,906 99 436 38,917 64,199 Suppoi't costs Management Wages Subconli'actor wages Pensions Rent & rates Insurance Light aiid heat Teleplione Facilities & supplies Advertising Carried foiward 58,IS6 65,872 878 30,125 692 4,255 6,550 19,302 1,076 186,906 96,346 2,403 20,250 668 5,284 9,924 68,750 2,049 205,674 Tliis page does iiot foini pai'l of tlie statutory financial slatemeiils 19
Accidental Theatre Ltd Detailed Statenient of Financial Activities for the Yeap. Ended 31 Maitli 2025 3113125 3113124 Management Brouglit forward Meiiibersliips HMRC Disallowed VAT Bad Debt Depn of plant & machinery 186,906 145 205,674 645 16,034 5,425 201,249 235.360 Finance Bank cliartses 118 Govei'nance costs Accountancy fees Legal fees 1,800 3,680 6,000 5,935 Total I'esources expei)ded 246,284 305,494 Net iiicoiJie/(expeiidilui'e) 15 974) Tliis page does not fomi part of Ilie statutory financial statements 20