HASTINGS THEATRE PROJECT CIC

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
15272659 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025

Period of accounts

Start date: 9 November 2023

End date: 31 March 2025

HASTINGS THEATRE PROJECT CIC

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

Balance sheet
Additional notes
Balance sheet notes
Community Interest Report

HASTINGS THEATRE PROJECT CIC

Balance sheet

As at 31 March 2025

Notes 17 months to 31 March 2025


£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets: 3 600
Total fixed assets: 600
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand: 213
Total current assets: 213
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 4 ( 900 )
Net current assets (liabilities): (687)
Total assets less current liabilities: (87)
Total net assets (liabilities): (87)
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: (87)
Total members' funds: ( 87)

The notes form part of these financial statements

HASTINGS THEATRE PROJECT CIC

Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 March 2025 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 11 July 2025
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Dan Hutton
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

HASTINGS THEATRE PROJECT CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

  • 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

HASTINGS THEATRE PROJECT CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

  • 2. Employees

    17 months to 31 March 2025
    Average number of employees during the period 2

    Although the company worked with more people than the figure stated above, they were all on short-term freelance contracts and the only regularly employees throughout this time were the Co-Artistic Directors. All those employed by Hastings Theatre Project in this period, including the Co-Artistic Directors, were employed on a freelance basis.

HASTINGS THEATRE PROJECT CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

3. Tangible assets

Land & buildings Plant & machinery Fixtures & fittings Office equipment Motor vehicles Total
Cost £ £ £ £ £ £
Additions 709 709
Disposals
Revaluations
Transfers
At 31 March 2025 709 709
Depreciation
Charge for year 109 109
On disposals
Other adjustments
At 31 March 2025 109 109
Net book value
At 31 March 2025 600 600

None of the assets listed above were purchased by the company during this time; our only assets include items for the provision of theatre performances, such as costume and props. For the purposes of these accounts, these have been listed as office equipment.

HASTINGS THEATRE PROJECT CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

4. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

17 months to 31 March 2025
£
Bank loans and overdrafts 0
Amounts due under finance leases and hire purchase contracts 0
Trade creditors 0
Taxation and social security 0
Accruals and deferred income 900
Other creditors 0
Total 900

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

HASTINGS THEATRE PROJECT CIC

Company Number: 15272659 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 31 March 2025

Company activities and impact

Our first show, DFL, reached over 1,300 audience members in six episodes presented across 2024-25; our Project Playwrights playwriting course enabled eight first-time writers to develop their work; and our Itch That Scratch work-in-progress nights played to an audience of over 150, providing creative outlets and professional support for artists, including young parents and care-givers. Within our first year of operation, we supported over 40 artists across the town to develop their work and careers. Though it has only been in existence for a short time, HTP is already having a big impact, providing a valuable resource to our community. Within our first year of existence we: - Began production of a unique year-long episodic play exploring sensitive issues around gentrification, playing to 1,300+ people over the 12 months with audiences saying “It’s great to have this” and "This is what theatre should be" - Championed and publicised local theatre companies and venues through a monthly newsletter with hundreds of subscribers - Nurtured local creatives and supported them with artistic, logistical & professional advice as they build their careers and have their own impact on the community. This has been done by creating a collective of theatre artists and hosting work-in-progress shows

Consultation with stakeholders

No consultation with stakeholders

Directors' remuneration

Co-Artistic Directors Dan Hutton and Poppy Rowley, who also act as Directors of the CIC, were remunerated as freelance artists on the same rate as other collaborators working with the company. This included unpaid and overtime hours, to ensure tasks were completed and projects delivered.

Transfer of assets

No transfer of assets other than for full consideration

This report was approved by the board of directors on
9 July 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Dan Hutton
Status: Director