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2026-04-30-accounts

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Elgin Musical Theatre
Statement of Financial Posi�on 2026
Assets and Balances
2026 2025
Current Assets
Current Account 49,305.41 52,959.24
Represented By:
Bank Balance at 1 [st] May 2025 52,959.24 54,939.07
Loss for the Year (2026) (3,653.83) (1,979.83)
49,305.41 52,959.24
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Elgin Musical Theatre Income & Expenditure Report 2026

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Income 2026 2025 Expenditure 2026 2025
Membership Subs 2,275.00 2,826.00 Admin (Note 1) 503.51 1,386.23
Ticket Sales 11,719.81 43,410.64 Store Rent 830.00 1,079.00
Show Income 13,994.81 46,236.64 Hall Rent (Note 2) 3,108.00 11,762.20
Addi�onal Hall Rent 735.00 670.00
New Printer Purchased 168.98 -
Admin Costs 5,345.49 14,897.43
Fundraising (Note 5) 1,355.03 4,629.14 Fundraising Expenses 1,119.42 152.24
Prior Year Viewing Tickets 150.00 170.00 Show week expenses 168.72 1,203.44
Show Week (Raffles, 1,023.00 544.00 Programmes 125.00 200.00
Programmes, Ice cream etc…)
Fundraising 2,528.03 5,343.14 Fundraising 1,413.14 1,555.68
Dona�ons 50.00 100.00 Director Fee (Note 3) 950.00 500.00
Sale of Prop - 550.00 Vocal Coach Fee 250.00 500.00
A�er Show Party - 265.00 Musical Director Fee 450.00 500.00
Misc Contras - 39.40 Choreographer Fee 250.00 500.00
Rent Refund - 120.00 Orchestra 2,454.86 4,903.00
Misc Income 50.00 1,074.40 Costumes - 4,215.69
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Scenery 3,035.39
Props - 390.30
Makeup & Prosthe�cs - 2,606.02
Sound & Ligh�ng 7,063.54 10,331.98
Videography (Note 4) 950.00 -
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Produc�on Costs 12,368.40 27,482.38
Dream Event Lights - 300.00
Show Licenses 500 8,699.95
Set/Costume Collec�on - 279.59
Adver�sing - 172.98
Noda Awards (no awards this 215.00 552.99
year= % of �ckets sold)
Sundry Sta�onery 7.99 -
A�er Show Party - 310.50
Gi�s for Crew 192.65 322.51
Honorary Gi�s 184.00 60
Misc Costs 1,099.64 10,698.52
Total Income 16,572.84 52,654.18 Total Expenditure 20,226.67 54,634.01
Loss (2026) (3,653.83) (1,979.83)
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Notes to the Accounts

Expenditure Notes

1. Admin Costs = Includes £418.52 of Insurance costs, £84.99 for Microso� Annual Subscrip�on.

2. Hall Rent = This year for rehearsal space we used Zodiac Performing Arts Studio who charged £582 in December 2025. The other half of Rent however was not invoiced un�l 11[th] May 2026, therefore £645 will be included in next years Hall Rent.

3. This years Director Fee includes a Director Fee from Shrek (a cheque cashed into this year), therefore £500 of Director Fee included relates to Shrek Produc�on Team. Director Fee for Encore was £450 this year.

4.

5.

Fundraising Event Income Expense Proft/Loss 2026
Cofee Morning £875.03 £157.14 Proft £717.89
Encore T-Shirts £190.00 £362.28 Loss £172.28
Show Week Rafe & Programmes £1,023.00 £293.72 Proft £729.28
£2,088.03 £813.14 Overall Proft £1,274.89

Loss was made on T-shirts as some were given to the crew to wear during the show…

List of Trustees

Trustees Annual Report

1. Name of the Society.

The name of the organisa�on is Elgin Musical Theatre, hereina�er referred to as.

2. Objec�ves

The Society exists to pursue the following objec�ves:

(d) Engage Community: To bring people together and strengthen civic pride by crea�ng a vibrant, mul�-genera�onal social hub that celebrates local talent and builds las�ng friendships.

(e) Support Local Culture: To collaborate with local groups and venues to enrich the cultural infrastructure of Moray and support charitable ini�a�ves through crea�ve fundraising events.

3. Management

officers will serve for one year and may stand for re-elec�on.

Commi�ee mee�ng a�er the AGM, a Chair and Vice-Chair shall be appointed.

(c) General Mee�ngs, AGMs and EGMs will normally be chaired by the Chair Person, Vice-Chair or an alterna�ve Commi�ee member chosen by the Chair.

(d) Commi�ee mee�ngs shall occur whenever needed, as agreed by the Commi�ee members, at a �me and loca�on suitable to the members. At least seven members must be present in order to make decisions.

(e) Where possible, each year one third of the elected Commi�ee members will step down in rota�on. Commi�ee members can hold a posi�on for a maximum of three years, at which point they must step down. They may be reappointed a�er a one year break from the Commi�ee. If a Commi�ee posi�on becomes vacant, the Commi�ee may appoint someone to fill the role.

welfare, promo�on of the Society and community engagement.

(g) All Society property and assets belong to the Society and are held in trust by the Commi�ee.

(h) Alongside the Commi�ee, a Producer and Musical Director shall be appointed, alongside any other roles that the Commi�ee agree upon. These individuals may be asked to a�end Commi�ee mee�ngs when needed.

(i) For produc�ons, the Society may appoint a Cas�ng and Audi�on Panel. In such circumstances, the panel must include one non-audi�oning Commi�ee member where possible.

member to join these sub-commi�ees, and par�cipa�on is encouraged.

4. Membership

(a) Membership is open to all individuals over the age of 16 and they must comply with the Society’s cons�tu�on and Code of Conduct. Members include many on-stage and off-stage roles, produc�on team members, stage crew, front of house, fundraising team and more.

(b) Members are required to pay a Membership Fee, which will be agreed by the Commi�ee, and reviewed annually. Any individual wishing to audi�on must pay the assigned membership fee by the deadline provided by the Commi�ee. The Commi�ee reserves the right to adjust the fees for any non-performing members, or due to extenua�ng circumstances, on a case-by-case basis.

(c) Members are expected to a�end rehearsals, performances and Society events regularly. If a member cannot a�end due to illness or any other reason, they must inform a member of the Commi�ee or Produc�on team in a �mely manner. The Commi�ee and/or Produc�on Team may set a minimum rehearsal a�endance requirement for performers.

(d) Non-performing members may be asked to a�end rehearsals if required

5. Finances

its aims. No member may receive profits, dividends or professional fees from the Society funds (excluding payment for services rendered).

(b) Any payments for invoices must be approved by the Treasurer or the Commi�ee.

(c) If the Society closes, any remaining money or assets will be given to a charity or organisa�on with similar aims, as determined by the Commi�ee via vote.

6. General Mee�ngs

(a) Where possible, members will receive at least 14 days no�ce of the AGM.

(b) The AGM will include:

be changed by the Commi�ee if two thirds of the members agree.

(d) An Extraordinary General Mee�ng (EGM) must be called by the Secretary if

Members must receive at least 4 days no�ce of an EGM.

7. Changes to the Cons�tu�on

(a) Any proposed changes to this Cons�tu�on must appear on the AGM/ EGM agenda. If the proposal does not come from the Commi�ee, it must be sent in wri�ng to the Secretary within 14 days of the Annual Produc�on.

(b) Any change to the Cons�tu�on must be approved by at least two thirds of the members who are present for vo�ng.

8. Ma�ers Not Covered

For any other ma�ers which are not covered by this Cons�tu�on, these shall be discussed and addressed by the Commi�ee members by way of vo�ng.

This current year the society has performed ‘Encore – the 60[th] Anniversary Concert’ in Findhorn’s Universal Hall, with a great response from the local community.

External Scru�ny

informa�on presented to be a true and fair reflec�on of the charity’s financial posi�on and ac�vi�es during the period.

Signed Leigh Sco� Managing Director at Northgate Accoun�ng

Date: 25/08/2026