SCOISH CHARITY NUMBER SCOI 8184 Financial Statements EASTER ROSS MUSCIAL THEATRE (fom]erly The Garrick Singers) Year ended 31 st May 2026
EASTER ROSS MUSCIAL THEATRE TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MAY 2026 scorrisH CHARTIY NO SC018184 Trustees- Shawn Cowan (Chair) Kerry Russell (Vice Chair) Joyce McLuskie (Treasurer) Allena Macleod (Secretary) Lisa Johnston Sheila Tomelty John Gunn Steven Kelly Contact Address- 4 Culpleasant Drive Tain Ross-shire IV19 1 Reeruitment and 8ppointment of Trustees Trustees are appointed or reappointed by the members at our annual general meeting. Governing document Easter Ross Musical Theatre is a charitable unincorporated association, and the purposes and rules are set out in our constitution. Charitable purposes Our purposes, &5 recorded in our constitution, are to educate the public in the dramatic and operatic arts, to further the development of public appreciation in the said arts and to assist and further such Charitable institutions and charitable purposes as the committee shall from time to time determine. Activities and achievements This year the society staged the show We Will Rock You. This iconic show enabled members old and new to show off both their acting and vocal skills. The show was ideally suited to our 50¢iety which has a lovely mix of male and female members to fulfil the casting requirements.
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MAY 2026 continued Activities and achievements (eontinued) The show was well received by an appreciative family audien¢e and allowed them to go back in time with the fabulous music of Queen and f0Thrd to the thture to the polcntial of a life without music at the hands of the evil Killer Queen. Costumes and Scenery was outsourced for this production, which resulted in vibrant and varied costumes and a video wall, provided by Utopia Costumes Ltd and Story and Stage. Invemess respectively, which set the scene for a hugely successful run of four shows. The company received an extremely favourable review from both NODA representatives and the local press. Our usual charity collections at the end each performance allowed us to make generous donations to a local charity, Tain Gala, a charity at the heart of the community. It brings people together, boosts local pride, and puts on events throughout the year for all ages to enjoy. Thanks to the generosity ofour audience. this yearfs gala will help sustain and grow these opportunities for everyone in the town. They lost one of their members the previous year who had been a great supporter to ERMT, and it was only fitting that they should be the recipient of our charitable collection this year. Trustee ren)uneration 2nd expenses The trustees did not receive any remuneration or expenses during the year. ReserYe5 All funds are unrestricted and available for the general activities of the Society. The reserves held by the society are to finance our next production and any incidental Costs as rent and licencing etc. Approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf Chairperson Date
EASTER ROSS MUSCIAL THEATRE RECEIPTS Af4D PAYMENTS ACCOUNf FOR YEAR ENDED 31st MAY 2026 Receipts 2026 2025 Subscriptions Gift Aid Show income Fund rnising income Donations Bank interest Charity Collection 2145 1550 13250 5807 2660 62 696 2200 732 14773 5401 1528 61 26170 24695 Payments RoyaltiesllicenceslNODA subs NODA Insurance Hall rcntal Other show expenses Sundry Gifts & donations Bank charges 1485 830 3614 11733 243 782 53 9084 619 3742 12340 131 503 18740 26419 Surplus/(Deficit) for year 7430 1724
EASTER ROSS MUSCIAL THEATRE STATEMENT OF BALANCES AS AT 31st MAY 2026 2026 2025 Bank and c85h in hand Opening balances Surplusl(DefiLit) for year 15412 7430 17136 (1724) Closing balance 22842 15412 Reserves General fiinds Restricted funds 22842 15412 22842 15412 Signed on behalf of the Trustees 3 ycl Date
APPENDIX 3 Scottsh Charity Regulator Independent examiner's report on the accounts Report to the Charftyn3me tru5te•slmtmbers of Easter Ross Musical Theatre Reglstered charity SC 018184 number On tht accounts ofthe Period start d8te charity forthe period Month Period end date Ye&r Year 1st June 2025" 31st May 2026 Set ouion pages 14 Irmèmtrertolré& thè Ptyg numbeK ofdh1On she} Respective The charity's trustees are re5pon$lble for the preparatlon of the 8¢counts In accordance responslbilitiès of with the terms of tha Charities and Trustee Investment IS¢oUandl 2005 Act and the trustees and examlner Charities Accounlg Iscotland) Regulation6 200618$ amended). The charity trustees con$lder that the audit qUIrement of Regulation 10111 Idl of the Accounts Regulat¢ons doe5 not apply. It is my iespon8ibilrty lo examine the accounts 88 requlred under section 4411) Icl of Ihtr Act and lo stsle whether particular matters have ¢om8 to my attention. Basis of Independent My examination is ¢8rrled out in accordance wlh Regulation 11 of the 2008 Accounts exarniner's statement Regulations. An examination includes a revlÈw ofthe accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presenlecj with those records. It also includes cx)nsiiJeration of any unusual items or disc105ures In the aOUnts and seeks explanations trom the Iwsl&es concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not pT¢vide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and. consequently. I do not express an au¢Jil opinion on the view given by the account5. Indtpgndent eX3mlneS I In the course of my examination. no matter has ¢ome to my attention lother than that statement ,, disclosed on the attached po9e'l which gives me reasonable cause to believe that In any material respect the iequSrements'. lo keep a¢counting records in acrIanCe with section 44111 lal of th8 2005 Act 8nd Regu181ion 4 of the 2008 Accounts Regulations. and to prepare accounts which ar with the accounting records and comply with Regulation 9 01 the 2008 Accounts ReguIBtlons i h8ve not been rnet, OT to which. in my opinion, attention should be drawn In ordÉf to ènable a prop8r underslandln of the accoLTnls to be reached. Date.. Slgn•d- Narne.. Karen Suthedand Relevant profèssional ,CAB ICAS quallflcationlsl or body I Irf ony}'. 14th August 2026 Address.. Millennium Cottage, Strath Road, Helrnsdale, Sutherland KW8 6JL 'Please del&lelhewrrds In the brackets If they do nDi appEy. If apply, W Out those trrdtterswNch hove com2tD your 4ttenik)n onlhe following page. -OSCR VAII acttpt diyltsl or typed 81gnalures.