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The Grove Theatre Group Limited
Trustees' Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report)
The trustees, who are also the directors present their report and the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30 June 2025.
Directors
The directors (and trustees) who served during the year were:
Mr R P Canning Mr P Doherty Mr M Mullan
Structure, Governance and Management
The company is governed and managed by the board of directors listed above. The registered office and details of other professional advisors are listed above.
The board of directors carry out their governance role throughout the year by way of periodic meetings to review the performance of the company and to make decisions regarding the company's financial and operational matters. The directors govern the activities of the company in line with the objectives set out in the governing documents of the charity, namely the Memorandum and Articles of Association and the charity's constitution.
Objectives and Activities
The principal activity of the company during the year was to promote the development of interested persons of all ages, gender, race and religious beliefs in the disciplines of the performing arts, stage management design and production planning and by its work, to create and develop cross-community involvement so as to encourage and nurture understanding, tolerance, respect and friendship.
This is achieved by providing:-
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Weekly production rehearsals
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Street theatre activities
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Production of musicals, plays and pantomimes in local venues
During the past year the group performed a pantomime, and two musicals. One of the musicals was performed in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal. This was the first time the group staged a production in the Republic of Ireland. The group has restricted activities to post-primary ages upwards for its productions for the foreseeable future. There are also no weekly drama classes other than rehearsals for productions. This will be kept under review.
Achievements and Perfonnance
The directors are satisfied with the performance of the company during the year, in terms of both financial and operational results. They are also satisfied that the charity's key objectives remain the focus of the board
Financial Review
The net incoming resources for the year was £6,079. This has been added to the unrestricted reserves brought foiward. The trustees aim to have a reserve of at least three months operating expenditure at any given time. During the period, electronic banking and card payment facilities were introduced to help streamline operations. The weekly member contribution rate was also reviewed.
Plans for Future Periods
There are no significant changes planned for the forthcoming financial year other than those referred to above. The directors will continue to govern the company in line with the constitution in order to achieve the company's objectives. The company is planning to produce another musical in addition to its annual pantomime during the year ahead.
The Grove Theatre Group Limited Page Trustees, Annual Report (Incorporating the Directorfs Report) - continued Srnall companies. provlslon This report has been Prepad in accordance with the wovisions ap[cable to companies enlitled to Ihe small Gompanies exemptton. The trustees, annual report Was approved by Ihe b)ard on 13 May 2026 aTrJ signed on its tehalf by.'_ Mr R Canning Director MT P Doherty Difector Date: 13th May 2026 Date: 13th May 2026