Unincorporated Scottish Charity Number SC018057
TRUSTEE’S ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the period 1% July 2024 to 30 June 2025
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Scottish Charity Regulator
www.oscr.org.uk
Registered Charity
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Abbey Theatre Club Annual Report & Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30" June 2025
CONTENTS PAGE
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| Index | Page |
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| TrusteeAnnual Report | 2-4 |
| IndependentExaminers Report | 5 |
| StatementofReceiptsand Payments | 6 |
| Statement ofBalances | 7 |
| Notes | 8-11 |
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Abbey Theatre Club Annual Report & Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30" June 2025
TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT
The trustees are pleased to present their report and financial statements together with the independent examiners report for the year ended 30" June 2025.
Charity Name
Abbey Theatre Club
Charity Number S$C018057
Principal Address oe Abbey Theatre Club Arbroath Angus DD11 1HH
Current Trustees
President Vice President Treasurer Secretary (Apptd 01/04/2025)
Others during the period
Independent Examiner
35 Keptie Road Arbroath Angus DD11 3EF Email sgodsall@hotmail.com
Bankers Bank of Scotland Brothock Bridge Arbroath DD11 1NH
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Abbey Theatre Club Annual Report & Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30" June 2025
TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT
STRUCTURE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing Document
The Abbey Theatre Club was registered as a charity with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) from the 28" February 1983 as an Unincorporated Association and is governed by its constitution. Appointment of Trustees Trustees are appointed by the committee at the Annual General Meeting(AGM). All trustees are eligible for re-election at the AGM. Induction information is provided for all new Trustees.
Organisation Structure
There is a board of trustees named a management committee. The following office bearers are elected President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary.
OBJECTIVES & ACTIVITIES
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The Objects of the Club shall be to advance the education of the public in the Art of Theatre by the presentation of public performance and other related activities and in furtherance thereof: (a) To maintain an active membership engaged in the preparation and public presentation of stage productions, such productivity to embrace the study of stagecraft in all its aspects including acting, production, speech, make-up, scenic design, construction and painting, stage lighting and stage costuming.
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(b) To operate and maintain the Abbey Theatre in Abbot Street, Arbroath for the public presentation of plays and other entertainment.
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(c) To foster local interest in the Arts by providing in the Theatre a Focus for Art Exhibitions, Musical Recitals, Film Exhibitions, rehearsed Play-readings, lectures on the Arts and other events designed to uphold public appreciation of the Arts.
ACHIEVEMENTS & PERFORMANCE
Presidents report:
This year we have had great success in most of our plays
Our first of the season was Dracula in Oct, where we have had success putting on a chiller for the Halloween time, Directed by Heather You
We then moved onto our pantomime which was Jack and the Beanstalk, mixing our youth with adult members and is always a great time for everyone, directed by Terri Baker
It then fell to myself James Robb to direct the first show of 2025 which was the Scottish Premier of The beloved British movie The lavender hill mob, which went really well with our Audiences
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TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT
ACHIEVEMENTS & PERFORMANCE contd Our next was Wait until Dark which wasa great classic thriller directed by Steven Dunbar on his first go at producing a play and that was alsoa hit.
And now we have just finished our last play there directed by myself again which was the brilliant Comedy Sheila's Island.
We also have our youth group production of The Wizard of Oz directed by Kelsey McKenzie and Steven Dunbar yet to begin but ticket sales are in place.
James Robb
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Overview
The results for the period are set out in the attached accounts. The total income for the year was £36,949 (2024 £25,710). The total expenditure was £34,372 (2024 £28,627). The results showa surplus of £2,577(2024 deficit £2,917). Leaving unrestricted funds of £12,227 and Assets of £198,550 total remaining is £210,777.
Reserves Policy
The reserves of Abbey Theatre Club are unrestricted funds, therefore not restricted in any way.
The charity requires to maintain such levels of reserves for planned future expenditure.
The unrestricted reserves of the charity for the year ended 30" June 2025 are £12,227
FUTURE EVENTS
Two new dressing rooms are to be constructed, and costings have been achieved, and approved by the committee.
Pantomime to be “Alice in Wonderland”.
Summer Theatre Group to be ran.
APPROVAL
This report was approved by the trustees on the 28" August 2025 and signed on their behalf by:
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Abbey Theatre Club Scottish Charity No. SC018057
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ABBEY THEATRE CLUB SC018057 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES
I report on the accounts of the charity for the period ended 30" June 2025 which are set out on pages 6- 11.
Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner
The charity’s Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the terms of the Charities and Trustees Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006. The charity Trustees consider that the audit requirement of the Regulation 10(1) (d) of the Accounts Regulations does not apply.
It is my responsibility to examine the accounts as required under section 44(1) (c) of the Act to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent Examiner’s Statement
My examination is carried out in accordance with Regulation 11 of the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeks explanations from the Trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express and audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.
Independent Examiner’s Statement
In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention
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Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the following requirements have not been met: - To keep accounting records in accordance with Section44 (1) (a) or the 2005 Act and Regulation 4 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations, and - To prepare accounts with accord with the accounting record and comply with Regulation 9 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations.
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To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the Accounts to be reached.
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Independent Examiner
ndependent Examiner 35 Keptie Road Arbroath Angus DD11 3EF
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Abbey Theatre Club Annual Report & Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30" June 2025
STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
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| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total | |
| Receipts | ||||
| Donations | 166 | 0 | 166 | 593 |
| Trading | 36,581 | 0 | 36,581 | 24,595 |
| Other | 202 | 0 | 202 | 522 |
| TOTAL RECEIPTS | 36,949 | 0 | 36,949 | 25,710 |
| Payments | ||||
| CharitableActivity | 26,918 | ) | 26,918 | 24,019 |
| Fundraising Expenses | 0 | 0 | 0 | 393 |
| Trading | 6,374 | 0 | 6,374 | 3,195 |
| Governance | ||||
| IndependentExamination | 1,080 | 0 | 1,080 | 1,020 |
| Total Payments | ee 34,372 0 34,372 28,627 |
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| Surplus/Deficitforperiod | 2,577 | 0 | 2,577 | -£2,917 |
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Abbey Theatre Club Annual Report & Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30" June 2025 STATEMENT OF BALANCES
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|Unrestricted|Restricted|Total|Total|
|Funds|Reconciliation|
|Balance|as|at|01|July|9,650|0|9,650|12,567|
|Surplus/Deficit|2,577|0|2,577|-2,917|
|12,227.:~<C~Otstsi<CSs*ti‘é‘“lzOT—~—|C865]|
|Bank|&|Cash|Balances|
|Balance|Main|Account|12,162|0|12,162|9,550|
|Cash|65|0|65|100|
|12,227|0|12,227|9,650|
|Assets|
|Hall|historical|132,279|132,279|
|F &|F|plus|Equip|historical|66,271|66,271|
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These accounts were approved by the Trustees on the 28" August 2025 and signed on their behalf by:
Treasurer
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Abbey Theatre Club Annual Report & Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30" June 2025 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
1. Basis of Preparation
These accounts have been prepared on the Receipts and Payments basis in accordance with:
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a) The Charities & Trustees Investment (Scotland) Act 2005
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b) The Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended).
There have been no changes to the preparation or to the previous year’s accounts.
2. Fund Accounting
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a) Unrestricted funds are those that may be used at the discretion of the committee in furtherance of the objects of the charity.
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b) Restricted funds are those that may only be used for specific purposes. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor, or when funds are raised for a specific purpose.
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c) Any purposes are set out below in the further notes
3. Taxation
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a) The charity is not liable to corporation tax or capital gains tax on its charitable activities b) The charity is not registered for VAT; thus, all costs are shown inclusive of VAT charged.
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- Transactions with trustees and related parties
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a) No travelling expenses were reimbursed to trustees this year
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| NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTSTHE ACCOUNTSACCOUNTS cont’d | ||||
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| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total | |
| 2025 | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | |
| 1. Donations |
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| Subscriptions | 110 | 0 | 110 | 120 |
| Small donations | 56 | 0 | 56 | 473 |
| 166 | 0 | 166 | 593 | |
| 2. TradingIncome |
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| Ticket Sales | 34,736 | 0 | 34,736 | 23,900 |
| Hire ofTheatre and Costumes | 1,845 | 0 | 1,845 | 695 |
| 36,581 | 0 | 36,581 | 24,595 | |
| 3. OtherIncome |
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| Refunds | 202 | 0 | 202 | 522 |
| 202 | 0 | 202 | 522 | |
| 4. TradingExpenses |
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| Costofproductions | 6,374 | 0 | 6,374 | 3,195 |
| 6,374 | 0 | 6,374 | 3,195 |
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| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total | |
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| 5. Charitable Activity |
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| Rent, rates and water | 0 | 0 | 0 | 125 |
| Heat& Light | 6,402 | 0 | 6,402 | 8,307 |
| Repairs& Maintenance | 3,104 | 0 | 3,104 | 3,525 |
| Insurance | 2,198 | 0 | 2,198 | 1,982 |
Catering& Cleaning |
3,497 | 0 | 3,497 | 2,807 |
Licencing& Performing Rights |
5,652 | 0 | 5,652 | 4,020 |
| Telephone | 606 | 0 | 606 | 687 |
| Postage Stationery& Advertising | 1,685 | 0 | 1,685 | 1,141 |
| Sundry | 97 | 0 | 97 | 0 |
| Gifts, donations and subscriptions | 150 | 0 | 150 | 0 |
| Furniture Fittings andEquipment | 3,132 | 0 | 3,132 | 1,002 |
| Official Expenses | 0 | 0 | 0 | 81 |
| Subscriptions | 395 | 0 | 395 | 342 |
| 26,918 | 0 | 26,918 | 24,019 |
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Abbey Theatre Club Annual Report & Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30" June 2025
6. Movement in Funds
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As at As at
01/07/2024 Receipts Payments 30/06/2025
£ £ £ £
Unrestricted Funds
General Fund 9,650 36,949 34,372 12,227
9,650 36,949 34,372 12,227
Restricted Funds
Assets (at historical cost) 198,550 0 0 198,550
198,550 0 0 198,550
Total Funds Funds 208,200 36,949 34,372 210,777
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Total Funds Funds
Purpose of Funds
General Fund Unrestricted funds for any charitable purpose Restricted Restricted by funder or specific request from donators
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