c21 THEATRE COMPANY LIMITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
e21 THEATRE COMPANY LIMITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR YEAR TO 31 MARCH 2025 Contents Page Number Charity Inforn]ation Trustees, Report Independent Examiner's Report Income Statement Statement of Financial Position 9-10 Notes to the Accounts
c21 THEATRE COMPANY LIMITED CHARITY INFORMATION Trustees at 31 March 2025 Derek Smyth Carrie-AJ]nc M¢Alonan-McCnidden Sean Mccready Trndy Harkness Nuala Toman Pamela Minford Secreta Trndy Harkness Accountants Gavin Reid and Company Unit I 212-218 Upper Newtownards Road Belfast BT4 3ET Bankers Bank of Ireland Limited l Donegall Square South Belfast BTI 5LR Coin an Nuniber N157008 istered Chari Number 106782 Le al Status Company Limitcd by Guarantee Governin Document Memorandum and ArÉicles of Association
c21 theatre coinpany c21 Theatre Company Limited Annual Report 2024 - 2025 The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: StateTnent of Rccommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicabl¢ in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective l January 2015) ¢21 Theatre Company's Mission Provide professional theatre practitioners in the area of benefit further opportunity to develop and practice their craft To embrace traditional, digiial and interactive methods as well as site-specific projects. Strategic Goals To increase income and ensure sustainability To develop and engage with our audiences To increase the profile of the Company Objectives l. Perforni the work of both established and emerging playwrights on a national and international stage. 2. To sustain and expand the organisation from private sponsorship sources, trusts and foundations. 3. Tour all productions as extensively as possible. 4. Contribute to cultural development throughout Northern Ireland. 5. Promote inter-cultural dialogue in order to increase our audiences. 6. Develop partnerships with companies and organisations to deliver joint programmes. 7. Promote awareness of the company locally, nationally and internationally. 8. Apply the principles of good governance and be financially responsibl¢ in all activities. 9. Search and build on opportunities to work in partn¢rship with int¢rnational companies and organisations.
Significant Activities 2024-25 ectin 2024 May 2025.. Deaf production tour to USA, Washington DC. Our Stories Scelle and Heard ten)ber 2024 - Present / on oin This is a two-year project funded by Community Fund NI which delivers staff reminiscence training for key care workers, and reminiscence sessions to residents, at 10 individual settings throughout different council areas in Nl. The residents will create a personal memory book and contribute these unique stories towards the creation of their own bespoke film. The pioject includes a further 4 care homes in on-site training and the gifting of a reminiscence station. Creative Coast (Januar May 2024) Community engagement project engaging rural communities, in creative writing. songwriting and performance. Under the 1.1 4eb- March 2025 Perforn]ed as a solo show, this play highlights the need to chang¢ p¢ople's minds regarding the urgency of brain safety in all contact sports. February/March 2025.. Pilot tour of Under the LItS launched at the MAC. c21 Theatre Company 2024-25 Board of Directors and Range of Skills Namel Role Skills/ Experience Pamela Minford - Chair Skilled Commercial mindset, passionate in people development, experience of managing large teams across all levels. Strong sales professional with multi-site experience. Sean Mccready - Member Director of Doyle Shipping Group. Specialisms: business management, finance, accounting, legal and HR Derek Smyth, Member Fonner senior administrator Queen's University of Belfast. Specialisms: governance, administration, finance. and management. TnLdy Harkness - Treasurer Trudy joined Ulster University in 2018 as a School Officer wiihin the Business School, she has worked for a range of organisations. Nuala Toman Head of Policy, Conllnunications, Infomiation and Advocacy at Disabilily Aclion Carrie-Anne McAlonan- Mccrudden - Secretary Business and Project Support- Centre for Effective Services - Ulst¢r University
Aittistie Pro ram 24-25: The company had: Our Stories Scene and Heard cr¢ative reminiscence programme in car¢ homes. I x DeaTh¢aring production (Expecting) toured to USA Washington DC. I x summer drama week in association with New Lodge Arts Belfast. I x tour of Living Windows in Antiim town centre (in association with Antrim and Newtownabbey BC) to animate the windows in the main streets. I x major project in Santa's Post Office - A free one-month installation for farnilies and schools to encourage footfall to Belfast city centre in association with Belfast One. c21 provided perfonners and management. c21's Playwright and Director Bursary Scheme provided a programme that invested in the development and upskilling of early-stage career artists in Northern Ireland. Running time was six months. I x Rural Engagement Arts Project in association with Cushendun Arts Centre running from January - May 2024. A series of weekly r¢miniscence, theatre, storytelling, visual art and choral workshops over the course of four months. An exchange with Gallaudet University to teach our actors to sign in American sig Language. 3 x Halloween projects in association with Belfast One, Mid and East Antrim Council and Anna Connor Events I x Christmas Event in association with Fibrus, a broadband provider. Providing script and actors for a unique event. Audiences: Our audience figures were approximately - 19,600 Pro c21 is grateful to all the bodies which provided financial support throughout the year - Arts Council of Northern Ireland Doyle Shipping Group National Lott¢ry Community Fund NI Mid and East AntTitn Borough Council Antrim and Ncwtownabbey Borough Council Halifax Foundation Northern Ireland Sign Language Partnership GTOUP Culture Ireland
TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES The trust¢¢s (who are also the directors of c21 Theatre Co. for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees and the financial statements in accordanc¢ with th¢ applicabl¢ law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Aepted Accounting Practice) Company law r¢quires the trnst¢¢s to prepare financial statements of each financial y¢ar which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resourc¢s, includlng the inwme and ¢xpenditure of the charitable company for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the trnstees are required to: Select SULtable accounting policies and then apply them consistently Observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and pdertt Prepare the financial statem¢nts on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate lo pr¢sume that the Charitable company will continue in business. The trustees are r¢sponsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclos¢ with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and to enabl¢ them to ensure that th¢ financial statements comply witli the Companies Act 2006. They ar¢ atso responsible for safeguarding th¢ assets of th¢ charitabl¢ company and hence for taking reasonabl¢ st¢ps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Approved by order of th¢ board of trustees. Pamela Minford Director
c21 THEATRE COMPANY LIMITED INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE CHARITY TRUSTEES OF c21 THEATRE COMPANY LIIIIITED I report on the fjnancial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 set out on pages 9-11. Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with The Charity (Accounts and Report) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 20 I5. Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit undei the regulations, and is eligible for independent, it is my responsibility to- examine the accounts under Section 65 of the Charities Act to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act slate whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of the independent examiner's report I have examined your charity accounts as required under 65 of the Charities Act and my examination ivas Caled out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Cotrunission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act. The exarnination included a review of ihe accounting records kept by the charity and a comparigon of the accounts presented with those records. It also included explanations frotn you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts piesent a 'true and fair view, and the iq)ort is limited to those matters set out in the statements below. Basis of Independent examiner's report l. That accounting records were not kept in accordance with Section 130 of the 2011 Act. and 2. That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records. 3. That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the act and with the methods and principles of the Charities Statement Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Irelalld. 4. That there is further inforniation needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Independent examiner's statement While your charity's gross income does not exceed £250.000 your examiner need not be a member of a listed body. I can confirm however that I am quallfied to undertake the examination because I am a registered member of Chartered Accountants Ireland which is one of the listed bodies. have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (l) to (4) listed over and, in connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland; I have found no matters that require drawtng to your attention. Gavin Reid and Company Chartered Accountants Unit I 212-218 Upper NeTrvtoivnards Road Belfast BT4 3ET 23 October 2025
c21 THEATRE COMPANY LIMITED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds Total Funds Total Funds Note 2025 2025 2025 2024 Income and Expenditure Incoming Resources Grants receivable Box office receipts Sponsorship and other income Bank Interest 206,377 206.377 6,303 16,500 327 166,211 6,999 4,080 114 6,303 16,500 327 Total Incoming Resources ?0.&,17..7 L?9.,5_0.7. IL7,.%QA Resourees Expended Actors, fees and production costs Wages and salaries Training Insurance Printing and stationery Telephone Computer costs Motor expenses Travelling and entertainment Legal and Professional costs Accountancy fees Bank fees Credit card charges General expenses Subscriptions 109,066 56,144 117,544 41,085 266 475 641 524 849 829 449 2,336 33,865 6,828 1,000 273 149 33 347 450 2,250 5,990 2,216 1,080 285 50 24 135 (212 692 (172 491 Net Incoming Resources for the Year 16,815 5,013 UnrestTiCted Fund Balance Brought Forward at 31 March 2024 Unrestricted Fund Balance CarTied Forward at 31 March 2025 There w¢r¢ no rccognised gains or losses other than thos¢ included in the Stat¢mcnt of Financial Activities above. The Notes on pag¢ I I fonn part of thcs¢ Accounts.
c21 THEATRE COMPANY LIMITED STATKMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 2025 2024 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Prq)ayments Bank cuent accounts Bank deposit account 10,212 4,338 24,579 7,038 788 68.986 90,990 84,458 CURRENT LIABILITIES Other Creditors Accruals 16,448 5,%39 NET ASSETS ACCUMULATED FUNDS ACCOUNT Unrestiicted funds Restricted funds 31,564 14,749 522
c21 THEATRE COMPIINY LIMITED STATEIVIENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION (CONTINUED) DIRECTOR?S STATEMENTS REQUIRED BY SECTIONS 475(2) AIYD (3) AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 For the year ¢nding 31 March 2025 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Con]panies Act 2006 relating to small compani¢s. Directors, i¢sponsibilities: The shar¢holders have not required th¢ company to obtsin au audit of its financial statements for thg year in question in accordance with seGtion 476. Th¢ directors acknowledge their responsibiliti¢s for complying with th¢ requir¢m¢nts of th¢ Act with respect to accounting recor(Ls and the preparation of financial statements. These fmanciaI statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to th¢ srnall companies, regime and in accordanc¢ with FRS 102 'Th¢ Financial Reporting Standd applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland,. The financial statements were approv¢d by the Board on 23 October 2025 and signed on its behalf by Pamela Minford Director 10
c21 THEATRE COMPAIYY LIMITED NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS YEAR NDD 31 IklARCH 2025 ACCOUNTING POLICIES The following accounting policies have been used consist¢ntly in dealing with itans which are considered material in relation to the Charity's accounts: (i) COIqVENTION These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention. (li) INCOME This represents the income receivable during the period. 11