Musselburgh Amateur Musical Association Trustees’ Annual Report July 2024 to June 2025
Charity contact information
Musselburgh Amateur Musical Association
Scottish Charity Number: SC050568
c/o Flat 2, 19 Bridge Street, Portobello, EH15 1DB Tel: 07487843634
- info@mama musical.co.uk
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Charity Trustees
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Andrew Johnston (resigned on 15/07/2025)
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Fiona Tavendale (resigned on 15/07/2025)
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Gordon McFadyen (resigned on 15/07/2025)
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Mark Becher (resigned on 15/07/2025)
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Jaime Foster (appointed 15/07/2025)
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Alexandra Hill (appointed 15/07/2025)
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Vikki Hyndman (appointed 15/07/2025)
Objectives and activities
Musselburgh Amateur Musical Association (MAMA) recruits' people from a young age and gives people experience in stagecraft and an education in music and musical theatre. As an organisation we give people the opportunity to take part in theatrical productions and the opportunity to socialise with different social groups and cultures. People have a variety of opportunities; acting, singing, dancing, backstage, technical and commercial aspects of running a theatre company for the community to enjoy. Alongside this, we regularly take part in community events.
With the closure of The Brunton the organisation continues to face increasing costs associated with staging productions, including venue hire, licensing, and production expenses. These rising costs presented ongoing challenges in maintaining accessibility for audiences while ensuring the financial viability of performances.
Despite these pressures, MAMA demonstrated resilience and adaptability through its programming and fundraising.
A key highlight of the year was the successful delivery of a family favourite show ‘Shrek The Musical’, along with our annual variety show and a Christmas concert.
The continued encouragement and backing from our audiences, members, and wider community have been instrumental throughout the year. Their support has enabled MAMA to provide inclusive
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performance opportunities and maintain its presence within the local arts scene.
Overall, 2024-2025 has been a year of rebuilding funds and progress. While challenges remain, particularly in relation to rising costs, the organisation is moving forward with renewed community connections and a clear commitment to delivering high-quality musical theatre.
Structure, governance and management
Type of governing document
Musselburgh Amateur Musical Association’s governing document is a SCIO constitution.
Trustee recruitment and appointment
The Trustees remained the same during the year with changes made at the AGM in July 2025, we are currently looking for two more independent trustees.
Achievements and performance
Our main achievements for this season were three very successful productions and increase in membership to the charity. As a charity we strive to be as accessible and welcoming as possible and the interest in being involved with our productions is testament to this success.
2024/25 saw our first ball to celebrate our 75 year history, which was well attended and life member awards were given. This was enhanced by having a display in our local museum of all our 75 years and was supported by the local community and volunteers. We once again attended the Musselburgh Festival fancy dress parade in July and supported this great community event.
Our first show of the year was a family friendly Christmas Concert, covering traditional and contemporary Carols and Christmas music, Santa’s grotto was also set up for the children. This fundraising event successfully helped us gain some funds in order to support our main show.
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This year's main show was “Shrek the musical’, with great reviews and ticket sales but also achieving a large scale production on a small budget.
We ended the year with our annual revue, changing the style and format from a Concert into a Revue adding comedy, acting, dancing alongside the usual singing.
Financial review
We ended the year with a successful surplus of £3,715 enabling us to more forward with a healthier bank balance for investment into future productions.
Ticket Sales increased to £22,150 for the year with our successful production of Shrek the Musical. Costs were well managed with targeted reductions of expenditure on Revue Productions and on Overhead expenditure.
We managed to end the year with £4,973 cash and bank funds.
Future plans
As we move into 2026, Musselburgh Amateur Musical Association (MAMA) is focused on building upon the foundations established during a year of transition and change. With a newly formed committee and updated constitution in place.
A key priority for the year ahead will be ensuring the long-term financial sustainability of the organisation. This includes carefully balancing rising production costs with accessible pricing, exploring new fundraising opportunities, and strengthening partnerships within the local community.
MAMA also aims to continue expanding its reach and engagement by building on the success of performances in alternative venues. By embracing flexible and innovative approaches to staging productions, the organisation will seek to bring musical theatre to wider audiences while maintaining the high standards expected by both members and supporters.
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Supporting our members remains central to our mission. In 2025 - 2026, we will continue to provide inclusive, creative opportunities for individuals of all ages and abilities, fostering a welcoming environment where talent can be developed, confidence can grow, and friendships can flourish.
Looking ahead with renewed confidence, MAMA is committed to sustaining its role as a valued part of the local arts community, delivering high-quality performances, and ensuring the organisation continues to thrive for years to come.
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’ Independent examiner s report on the accounts V2
Report to the trustees/members of
Charity name
Musselburgh Amateur Musical Association
| The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the terms of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) 2005 Act and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended). The charity trustees consider that the audit requirement of 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 and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. |
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the terms of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) 2005 Act and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended). The charity trustees consider that the audit requirement of 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 and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. |
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the terms of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) 2005 Act and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended). The charity trustees consider that the audit requirement of 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 and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. |
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| My examination is carried out in accordance with Regulation 11 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations. 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 an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts. |
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| In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention 1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements: • to keep accounting records in accordance with section 44(1) (a) of the 2005 Act and Regulation 4 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations, and • to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with Regulation 9 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations have not been met, or 2. 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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FINANCIAL STATEMENT 2024 - 2025 SUMMARY ACCOUNT
| INCOME | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2023 | 2022 | 2022 | ||||||
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| REVUE INCOME | £ - |
5,699.93 - |
£ - |
9,220.42 - |
£ - |
13,109.13 | - | £ - |
15,447.50 | - | ||
| MAIN SHOW INCOME | £ - |
21,528.04 - |
£ - |
9,730.00 - |
£ - |
8,492.00 | - | £ - |
19,334.00 | - | ||
| SUBSCRIPTION INCOME | £ - |
7,410.00 - |
£ - |
2,700.00 - |
£ - |
2,915.00 | - | £ - |
2,870.00 | - | ||
| SUNDRY INCOME | £ - |
- - |
£ - |
24.68 - |
£ - |
- | - | |||||
| MONEY FROM PREVIOUS | £ - |
- - |
£ - |
- | - | - £ |
- 17,170.27 |
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| £ MONIES PAID TO PREVIOUS ACCOUNT - |
- - |
£ - |
- | - | £ - |
1,031.06 | - | |||||
| OTHER INCOME | £ - |
1,211.91 - |
£ - |
1,110.20 - |
£ - |
1,590.14 | - | £ - |
1,000.00 | - | ||
| CHARITY COLLECTION | £ - |
1,677.70 - |
£ - |
1,564.00 - |
£ - |
1,403.28 | - | £ - |
1,696.00 | - | ||
| TOTAL INCOME | £ - |
37,527.58 - |
£ - |
24,349.30 - |
£ - |
27,509.55 | - | £ - |
58,548.83 | - | ||
| EXPENDITURE | ||||||||||||
| NODA SUBSCRIPTION | £205.00 | £245.00 | £230.00 | £ - |
119.97 | - | ||||||
| NODA INSURANCES | £471.66 | £469.52 | £469.52 | £ - |
431.38 | - | ||||||
| REHEARSAL ROOM RENT | £2,299.96 | £3,619.00 | £2,784.00 | £ - |
1,862.00 | - | ||||||
| OTHER EXPENSES | £1,438.03 | £3,229.99 | £1,385.66 | £ - |
1,180.00 | - | ||||||
| REVUE EXPENSES | £4,847.03 | £11,131.47 | £12,208.77 | £ - |
15,699.37 | - | ||||||
| SUNDRY EXPENSES | £ - |
928.80 | - | |||||||||
| MAIN SHOW EXPENSES | £24,042.79 | £23,893.59 | £7,652.09 | £ - |
18,214.39 | - | ||||||
| FUNDRAISING EXPENSES | £285.72 | £334.37 | £0.00 | £ - |
1,696.00 | - | ||||||
| NEXT YEAR SHOW DEPOSIT | £0.00 | £500.00 | £0.00 | |||||||||
| BANK FEES | £221.98 | £221.50 | £98.16 | £ - |
74.49 | - | ||||||
| TOTAL EXPENDITURE | £ - |
33,812.17 - |
£ - |
43,644.44 - |
£ - |
24,828.20 | - | £ - |
40,206.40 | - | ||
| DEFICIT ON YEAR | -£ | 19,295.14 - |
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| SURPLUS ON YEAR | £ - |
3,715.41 - |
£ - |
2,681.35 | - | £ - |
1,172.16 | - | ||||
| BALANCE SHEET | ||||||||||||
| Accrued Costs | £ - |
- - |
£ - |
5,606.00 - |
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| Prepayments | -£ | 500.00 - |
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| Accounts Payable | £ - |
59.60 - |
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| Accrued Income | £ - |
- -£ - |
1,984.68 - |
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| Accounts Receivable | -£ | 30.00 - |
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| -£ | 470.40 **- ** |
£ - |
3,621.32 - |
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| BALANCE AT 01.07.25 | - £ |
- 5,349.96 |
- £ |
- 21,023.78 |
- £ |
- 18,342.43 |
- £ |
17,170.27 | - | |||
| DEFICIT ON YEAR | -£ | - 19,295.14 |
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| SURPLUS ON YEAR | £ - |
3,715.41 - |
£ - |
2,681.35 | - | £ - |
1,172.16 | - | ||||
| MOVEMENT ON BALANCE SHEET | -£ | 4,091.72 - |
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| CALCULATED BALANCE AT 30.06.25 | - £ |
- 4,973.65 |
- £ |
- 5,349.96 |
- £ |
- 21,023.78 |
- £ |
18,342.43 | - | |||
| PETTY CASH | £ - |
200.00 - |
£ - |
300.00 - |
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| ACTUAL BALANCE (AT 30.06.25) | - £ |
- 4,773.65 |
- £ |
- 5,049.96 |
- £ |
- 21,023.78 |
- £ |
18,342.43 | - | |||
| - £ |
- 0.00 |
Financial Statements detailing Bank Receipts & Payments for period 1st July 2024 - 30th June 2025
Verified by Hilary Dyson LLB ACA
Signed Dated 26th March 2026