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(England and Wales)
Company number: 10113036
Charity number: 5131831
Bacup Royal Court Theatre Group Ltd
For the year ended 31 December 2024
Report of the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Statements
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For the year ended 31 December 2024
Bacup Royal Court Theatre Group Ltd
Contents Page
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Report of the Trustees
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees
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Statement of Financial Activities
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Statement of Financial Position
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Notes to the Financial Statements
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For the year ended 31 December 2024
Bacup Royal Court Theatre Group Ltd
Report of the Trustees
The Trustees, who are also directors for the purposes of company law, have pleasure in presenting their report and the
financial statements for the charitable company for the year ended 31 December 2024. The Trustees have adopted the
provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing
their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland (FRS
102) (effective 1 January 2015).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
The objects of the Charity are to educate, inform the public in the dramatic and operatic arts and to further the development of public appreciation and taste in said arts. To promote the youth within the general community in the production of dramatic, operatic and musical arts. To provide an inclusive facility for the public to be part of a community group and be able to use and develop various skills. To provide aid for the public benefit urban and/or rural regeneration in areas of social and economic deprivation and in particular in the OL13 area ("the area of benefit") by the following means: a. To raise funds and invite and receive contributions from any person or persons whatsoever by way of subscription, donation and otherwise.b. To donate such funds to other charitable body as surplus profits allow as the Trustees may decidec. To do all such things as shall further the objects of the charity including but not exclusively:I. The advancement of education, training or retraining, particularly amongst the young the unemployed people, those who may be social disenfranchised and those with special needs. By providing unemployed people with work experience in the world. By providing an escape from povertyII. The maintenance and preservation of an historical building which is a community asset for the people of Rossendale and the only facility of its kind in the locality. Thereby increasing and improving the provision of public amenities by making the building available for other community and charitable events
The trustees have considered the Charity Commision's guidance on public benefit, including the guidance 'public benefit: running a charity (PB2)'.
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For the year ended 31 December 2024
Bacup Royal Court Theatre Group Ltd
Report of the Trustees Continued
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Significant activities
Principal Activites During 2024 The usual start to the year with our pantomime Dick Whittington which as always brought in a massive revenue for the theatre. The youth section Bytes has continued to be stable, but unfortunately the Bests Group had to close due to ill health of the leader and we were unable to find a replacement.However a new group on a Saturday afternoon has been formed AATS which is for a 13 to 18 year group which also covers work on the technical side. Bytes did a show Treasure Island. We carried out 2 Adult shows this year a very success musical 'The Adamms Family' and our play this year was 'Open all Hours' both of which were well received with the Adamms family breaking our box office record for a musical. Our professional shows in 2024 have been: Abba ReunionFlash Queen TributeForbidden NightsNavi King of popMaetlivePhysic SallyRio GoldRoy Orbison and Travelling Wilburies TributeSean Ruane with Rossendale Male Voice ChoirShowaddywaddyStacksteads Brass BandThe DriftersThe JerseysThe Upbeat Beatles We also had theatre Hire from Xrays and Fusion Dance company. We have had a few acts cancel due to poor ticket sales, but these do seem to be picking up slightly as the year progressed.As usual we are looking to not spend unnecessarily only on essential items. We continue to provide a range of volunteering opportunities in a wide range of areas for the local community and are actively looking to increase our numbers.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Going concern
The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The society is governed by rules adopted on the 9th January 2016 and as amended on the 6th November 2017
Pay policy for senior staff
Bacup Royal Court Theatre Limited is a registered charity with no paid staff. All work at all levels is done by volunteers for no reward or payment of any kind.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Bacup Royal Court Theatre Group Ltd
Name of Charity
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For the year ended 31 December 2024
Bacup Royal Court Theatre Group Ltd
Report of the Trustees Continued
Charity registration number
5131831
10113036
Company registration number
Bacup Royal Court Theatre
Principal address
Rochdale Road
Bacup
Lancashire
OL13 9NR
Trustees
The trustees and officers serving during the year and since the year end were as follows:
Regina Arkwright
(Appointed: 08 April 2016)
Nicholas William Daye
(Appointed: 08 April 2016)
Guy Douglas Gibbs
(Appointed: 08 April 2016)
Robert John Hames
(Appointed: 08 April 2016)
Gary Haworth (Resigned on 31/10/2024)
(Appointed: 03 January 2019)
(Resigned: 31 October 2024)
Janice Purslow
(Appointed: 08 April 2016)
Stephen Michael Woods (Resigned on 31/10/2024)
(Appointed: 03 January 2019)
(Resigned: 31 October 2024)
Paul Ashworth
Colin Cropper
James Jeremiah Goulding
Gill Pearson
Accountancy & Business Solutions
Independent examiners
Briarfield
Cross Stone Road
Todmorden
Lancashire
OL14 8RA
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Approved by the Board of Trustees and signed on its behalf by
15 April 2025
Colin Cropper
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Bacup Royal Court Theatre Group Ltd
Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charitable company for the year ended 31 December 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity Trustees, who are also directors for the purposes of company law, are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act'). Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiners statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination
giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or
3. the accounts do not comply with the requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the
accounts give a 'true and fair view' which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended
Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the
Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be
drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Accountancy & Business Solutions
Briarfield
Cross Stone Road
Todmorden
Lancashire
OL14 8RA
15 April 2025
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For the year ended 31 December 2024
Bacup Royal Court Theatre Group Ltd
Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account)
2023
Unrestricted
funds
Notes
£
£
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
10,006
16,668
2
Charitable activities
5
203
3
Other trading activites
161,877
146,361
4
Other income
2,535
4,570
5
Total
174,423
167,802
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
(154,822)
(160,456)
6
Charitable activities
(600)
(600)
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Total
(155,422)
(161,056)
19,001
6,746
Net income
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
191,897
198,643
Total funds carried forward
217,644
198,643
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10113036
Registered Number :
As at 31 December 2024
Bacup Royal Court Theatre Group Ltd
Statement of Financial Position
£
£
Notes
2024
2023
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
101,325
106,555
14
101,325
106,555
Current assets
26
1,274
15
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
118,872
92,932
118,898
94,206
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
(2,579)
(2,118)
16
Net current assets
116,319
92,088
Total assets less current liabilities
217,644
198,643
Net assets
217,644
198,643
The funds of the charity
Unrestricted income funds
17
217,644
198,643
Total funds
217,644
198,643
For the year ended 31 December 2024 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
- The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476,
The trustees 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 in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Board and signed on its behalf by:
15 April 2025
Robert John Hames
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Notes to the Financial Statements
1. Accounting Policies
Basis of accounting
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, except for investments which are included at market value and the revaluation of certain fixed assets and in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) ‘Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), and the Companies Act 2006. Bacup Royal Court Theatre Group Ltd meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy note(s).
Going concern
The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
Funds
Unrestricted income funds are general funds that are available for use at the trustees' discretion in furtherance of the objectives of the charity.
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets, other than freehold land, are stated at cost or valuation less depreciation and any provision for impairment. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost or valuation of fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following basis:
15% Reducing balance
Equipment
15% Reducing balance
Fixtures & Fittings
2. Income from donations and legacies
2023
2024
£
£
Unrestricted funds
Donations received
7,398
2,992
Grants received
3,500
-
Subscriptions received
5,770
7,014
16,668
10,006
3. Income from charitable activities
2023
2024
£
£
Unrestricted funds
Activity 2
5
203
Fund Raising
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Notes to the Financial Statements Continued
4. Income earned from other activities
2023
2024
£
£
Unrestricted funds
Ticket And Programme Sales
115,408
129,734
29,046
31,330
Bar And Coffee
1,907
813
Raffles
146,361
161,877
5. Other income
2023
2024
£
£
Unrestricted funds
3,440
2,328
Theatre Hire
1,130
207
Miscellaneous Income
2,535
4,570
6. Expenditure on other trading activities
2023
2024
£
£
Unrestricted funds
86,908
79,508
Ticket And Programme Sales
12,905
15,491
Bar And Coffee
47
-
Raffles
Support costs
60,596
59,823
154,822
160,456
7. Costs of charitable activities by fund type
2023
2024
£
£
Unrestricted funds
600
600
Support costs
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Notes to the Financial Statements Continued
8. Costs of charitable activities by activity type
2023
2024
£
£
Activity 1
600
600
9. Analysis of support costs
2023
2024
£
£
Governance costs
60,423
61,196
10. Net income/(expenditure) for the year
This is stated after charging/(crediting):
2024
2023
£
£
Depreciation of owned fixed assets
10,936
11,117
Accountancy fees
600
600
11. Staff costs and emoluments
2024
2023
0
Staff
0
0
0
13. Comparative for the Statement of Financial Activities
The comparative year values on the Statement of Financial Activites are for unrestricted funds.
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For the year ended 31 December 2024
Bacup Royal Court Theatre Group Ltd
Notes to the Financial Statements Continued
14. Tangible fixed assets
Computer
Equipment
Fixtures &
Fittings
Buildings
Total
Cost or valuation
£
£
£
£
164,523
54,587
74,536
35,400
At 01 January 2024
5,707
4,698
1,009
-
Additions
At 31 December 2024
35,400
75,545
59,285
170,230
Depreciation
57,968
18,185
39,783
-
At 01 January 2024
Charge for year
10,937
5,595
5,342
-
68,905
23,780
45,125
-
At 31 December 2024
Net book values
At 31 December 2024
At 31 December 2023
35,400
35,400
30,420
34,753
35,505
36,402
101,325
106,555
15. Debtors
2024
2023
£
£
Amounts due within one year:
Trade debtors
9
-
Other debtors
17
1,274
26
1,274
16. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
£
£
Trade creditors
1,770
1,228
Other creditors
209
290
Accruals and deferred income
600
600
2,579
2,118
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Notes to the Financial Statements Continued
17. Movement in funds
Unrestricted Funds
Balance at
01/01/2024
Incoming
resources
Outgoing
resources
Balance at
31/12/2024
£
£
£
£
General
198,643
174,423
(155,422)
217,644
General
198,643
174,423
(155,422)
217,644
Unrestricted Funds - Previous year
Balance at
01/01/2023
Incoming
resources
Outgoing
resources
Balance at
31/12/2023
£
£
£
£
General
191,897
167,802
(161,056)
198,643
General
191,897
167,802
(161,056)
198,643
Purpose of unrestricted Funds
General
To provide income to meet the objectives of the charity.
18. Analysis of net assets between funds
Tangible
fixed assets
Net current
assets /
(liabilities)
Net Assets
£
£
£
Unrestricted funds
General
101,325
116,319
217,644
General
101,325
116,319
217,644
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Notes to the Financial Statements Continued
Previous year
Tangible
fixed assets
Net current
assets /
(liabilities)
Net Assets
£
£
£
Unrestricted funds
General
106,555
92,088
198,643
General
106,555
92,088
198,643
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