BOOTWORKS THEATRE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
06935188 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 March 2023

Period of accounts

Start date: 1 April 2022

End date: 31 March 2023

BOOTWORKS THEATRE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2023

Directors report
Balance sheet
Additional notes
Balance sheet notes
Community Interest Report

BOOTWORKS THEATRE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Directors' report period ended 31 March 2023

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 31 March 2023

Principal activities of the company

We are still in informal discussions with a Producer to help raise the NINE project’s profile and procure some future residency opportunities for the project. The new Black Box show will be shelved until an appropriate funding opportunity arises.JukeBoxes will continue to tour occasionally. We need to revise and update and refresh the act itself, and ideally redesign and construct new jukebox structures. There’s potential to diversify this project, and make more differently themed shows, e.g. A Christmas songs show, a female-only line up, a drag version, among other ideas.Matters and aims going forward...Publishing. i.e. Salamander Street re. playtext blueprints.This specific direction is dead. Blueprint play texts are still a good idea for us, so while Salamander or Oberon routes seem closed, we should consider self-publishing, and selling print-to-order from our website.DIY book 3.Continuing from 2022. book 3 will be finished when we can secure a major publisher.New storageWe have secured new storage near Chichester. Our old garages rented from Adur Council are scheduled to be demolished. Ideally we need to save more money, so this item is ongoing.New vanWe’d love the opportunity and funds to invest in a new van in the future. When activity grows to allow.New bloodWe have been discussing ways to reopen Bootworks to new performers and collaborations. Over the last few years we have worked less on projects that involve graduates and new associates. ACE applications and Let’s Create aims implore us to diversify and increase our reach for participation.



Directors

The director shown below has held office during the whole of the period from
1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023

Robert Jude Daniels


The above report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions in part 15 of the Companies Act 2006

This report was approved by the board of directors on
31 October 2023

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Robert Jude Daniels
Status: Director

BOOTWORKS THEATRE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Balance sheet

As at 31 March 2023

Notes 2023 2022


£

£
Fixed assets
Intangible assets:   0 0
Tangible assets: 3 493 657
Investments:   0 0
Total fixed assets: 493 657
Current assets
Stocks:   0 0
Debtors: 4 1,996 606
Cash at bank and in hand: 12,549 21,482
Investments:   0 0
Total current assets: 14,545 22,088
Prepayments and accrued income: 0 0
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 5 ( 11,022 ) ( 13,956 )
Net current assets (liabilities): 3,523 8,132
Total assets less current liabilities: 4,016 8,789
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year:   0 0
Provision for liabilities: 0 0
Accruals and deferred income: 0 0
Total net assets (liabilities): 4,016 8,789
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 4,016 8,789
Total members' funds: 4,016 8,789

The notes form part of these financial statements

BOOTWORKS THEATRE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 March 2023 the company was entitled to exemption under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

These accounts have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The directors have chosen not to file a copy of the company's profit and loss account.

This report was approved by the board of directors on 31 October 2023
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Robert Jude Daniels
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

BOOTWORKS THEATRE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2023

  • 1. Accounting policies

    Basis of measurement and preparation

    These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of Section 1A (Small Entities) of Financial Reporting Standard 102

BOOTWORKS THEATRE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2023

  • 2. Employees

    2023 2022
    Average number of employees during the period 0 0

BOOTWORKS THEATRE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2023

3. Tangible assets

Land & buildings Plant & machinery Fixtures & fittings Office equipment Motor vehicles Total
Cost £ £ £ £ £ £
At 1 April 2022 0 1,075 0 0 2,495 3,570
Additions 0 0 0 0 0 0
Disposals 0 0 0 0 0 0
Revaluations 0 0 0 0 0 0
Transfers 0 0 0 0 0 0
At 31 March 2023 0 1,075 0 0 2,495 3,570
Depreciation
At 1 April 2022 0 751 0 0 2,162 2,913
Charge for year 0 81 0 0 83 164
On disposals 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other adjustments 0 0 0 0 0 0
At 31 March 2023 0 832 0 0 2,245 3,077
Net book value
At 31 March 2023 0 243 0 0 250 493
At 31 March 2022 0 324 0 0 333 657

BOOTWORKS THEATRE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2023

4. Debtors

2023 2022
£ £
Trade debtors 1,850 0
Other debtors 146 606
Total 1,996 606
Debtors due after more than one year: 0 0

BOOTWORKS THEATRE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2023

5. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

2023 2022
£ £
Other creditors 11,022 13,956
Total 11,022 13,956

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

BOOTWORKS THEATRE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Company Number: 06935188 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 31 March 2023

Company activities and impact

It has been a very quiet year for Bootworks. Quite possibly the least activity we have ever experienced since way before we legally formed (in 2009), and possibly even for the last 20 years! Needless to say things do not look great. The funding and touring landscape is bleak, and our own capacities are diminishing.We have minimised administrative work (only 1 AD report PA, no more in-person meetings, delegated operation roles, etc), and - we think - have found a good, simple, model for running the company. We have not been able to effectively grow new ideas, or scale / output, or elevate and ‘produce’ ideas. We should consider bringing in a producer (or new blood of any kind) to help the company evolve and change.NINE remains the main focus of the company through 2023-24 and 25. We will recruit a project producer, specifically to manage a residency-tour in 2024 and 2025, and to develop International prospects in 2025 and beyond. Originally (and in the report from last year) this strategy was scheduled for 2023/2024 onwards, but we’ve needed to push everything back due to lack of funding and bookings.From last year’s report, and continuing: James has established 2 potential residencies over 24/25 - Hull Freedom Festival and Boing Festival (Kent). Boing want to commission a special edition - “TEN” - to celebrate their 10-year anniversary. It, so far, includes 2-nights of performances too.In relation to this project, benefits to the community have been many and often. Alongside our own commitments to working with young people, and serving local communities (teaching, 'wraparound' activity, workshops and making performances) we have helped serve and fulfil the mission of our partner venues and their own commitments to community and local culture.The project involves us working with a new group of children each time we present the show. Because of this, and what the children want to say or do, the show is new and different each time, The children share their perspectives on culture, identity, and the world they inherit. Their interviews and footage shape the performance, creating a poignant reflection on youthful aspirations. JukeBoxes will continue to tour occasionally. Other project are in development.

Consultation with stakeholders

No consultation with stakeholders

Directors' remuneration

No remuneration was received

Transfer of assets

No transfer of assets other than for full consideration

This report was approved by the board of directors on
31 October 2023

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Robert Daniels
Status: Director