Charity Registration No. 1161046
Company Registration No. 08898891 (England and Wales)
SHELLEY THEATRE TRUST
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 DECEMBER 2024
4 Brackley Close
Bournemouth International Airport
Christchurch
Dorset
BH23 6SE
SHELLEY THEATRE TRUST
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
Mr S J Dunne
Mrs N S Dunne
Mr G P Jefferson
Mr A P Proctor
Mr E A Lee
Charity number
1161046
Company number
08898891
Registered office
4 Brackley Close
Bournemouth International Airport
Christchurch
Dorset
BH23 6SE
Independent examiner
Harrisons Chartered Accountants
4 Brackley Close
Bournemouth International Airport
Christchurch
Dorset
BH23 6SE
SHELLEY THEATRE TRUST
CONTENTS
Page
Trustees' report
1 - 3
Independent examiner's report
4
Statement of financial activities
5
Balance sheet
6
Notes to the financial statements
7 - 13
SHELLEY THEATRE TRUST
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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The trustees present their report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006 and "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 2019)".

 

Chairman's statement

 

At the time of writing this report despite much effort by the Trustees little has changed, and Shelley Theatre unfortunately remains closed. Initially this was due to the COVID pandemic but now is due to the cost of a re-launch in the variable economic situation in the wider economy linked with the challenges met in the Hospitality industry.

The Theatre closed on 17th March 2020 and whilst the Trustees continue to be committed to ensuring that this historic venue has a long-term future as a Theatre, it is still considered imprudent at this stage of financial uncertainty to reopen.

Shelley Theatre Trust is still in a very fortunate position to have the continued support of Trustees as main sponsors and underwrite the finances of the Theatre space to ensure that the venue is safeguarded and maintained with considerable investment in Infrastructure, ensuring the venue is ready for the day when it can reopen.

This ongoing support from the Dunne and Proctor families is reflected in the accounts to December 2024. Again, the Trustees wish to thank works manager Roger Eede, who has been outstanding in supporting the employed trades securing the building’s future.

As already stated, the Trustees would very much like the Theatre to reopen but practically, they must be mindful of the costs in doing so and ensure that there is adequate opportunity for the ongoing operators in charge of delivering the income from performance, events, Food and Beverage to have the right economic conditions. This is particularly important in maintaining a long-lasting cash flow sustaining not only on daily activity but the security and future of the venue.

Objectives and activities

The ultimate Objects and Activities of the charity have not changed, although cannot be fully implemented until the Theatre re-opens.

 

The Objects of the charity as set out in its Articles of Association are, the advancement of the education of the public in visual, performing, cinematic and literary arts including, without limitation, drama, ballet, music, singing, literature, sculpture and painting; and any other charitable purpose that may at the discretion of the Trustees be considered ancillary to the Articles above or which can conveniently be carried on in conjunction with the Articles.

 

The Trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake. The Trustees consider that activities in 2024 and objectives remain fully appropriate for the Theatre to retain its current charitable status.

As such the Trustees believe that the charity meets the public benefit requirements and have complied with the duty in section 4 of the 2011 Act.

SHELLEY THEATRE TRUST
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Achievements and performance

The focus in 2024 has been to continue seeking suitable opportunities which will provide an acceptable way for the Theatre and its venue to re-open

To repeat the views of the Trustees for the past two years, the requirements for reopening have not changed and will not change until adequate funds and the economic situation achieves an equilibrium that gives the Trustees confidence that the venture will not fail due to lack of financial support. This means that the Theatre cannot offer employment without enough funds in place to pay a necessary team for the long lead-in time it takes to set up a Theatre programme, secure shows wishing to perform, contracting with them, also setting up the marketing and selling of tickets. We have not been successful in this endeavour of securing the necessary support but are spreading our search net wider in the immediate future.

The Theatre still has no employees currently.

As in previous years the key roles that would be to any opening activity will include:

The Trustees are further reviewing options to invite outside investment into the Charity to secure the necessary funding that will provide an income stream for all of the above individuals and have enough money on deposit to demonstrate that if they have faith in their skills we have enough money set aside to give them a decent lead-in time to generate that cash flow to secure their continued occupation of the position they hold.

Whilst yet to re-open, great progress has been seen in remedying the badly rundown and decaying areas of this historic Theatre, with many derelict areas of the venue rebuilt and fully fitted.

Financial review

During the year The Charity has received a total income of £24,272 (2023: £57,663).

 

Total expenditure amounted to £39,315 (2023: £57,653).

 

Therefore there is a deficit for the year of £15,043 (2023: surplus of £10) resulting in a deficit on the balance sheet of £9,630 at 31 December 2024 (2023: surplus of £5,413).

During the year all expenditure was closely monitored by the Trustees.

 

The Trustees fully understand how the negative net capital has arisen, however, as stated elsewhere in the report any deficit will be underwritten by the Sponsors/Trustees.

The Trustees are confident that with no external debt and with the support of the sponsors, the Trust will continue to operate.

Risk assessment

The Trustees continually review risk throughout the year and consider those to which the charity would normally be exposed, particularly business, operational and financial. The Trustees consider the principal risks to the charity against which it cannot be insured remain as:

 

SHELLEY THEATRE TRUST
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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In developing Shelley Theatre, a firm policy has been agreed that the Trust, other than by short term “trading” liabilities, will not take on any external debt or liability. As mentioned in this report the sponsor Trustees are willing to and have the means to continue financial support as needed.

 

A formal policy on cash reserves will be agreed in due course.

 

These measures and policies will ensure that Shelley Theatre Trust’s core activity could continue during any further period of unforeseen difficulty, income support from the use of other rooms will add strength to the Theatre’s growth.

Structure, governance and management

 

Governing document

Shelley Theatre Trust is a company limited by guarantee governed by its Articles of Association dated 17 February 2014. The Trust is registered as a charity with the Charity Commission. The Trustees have been appointed as Directors and Trustees in accordance with the Articles and within the meaning of the Companies Act and charity law. Their purpose is to establish strategies and lead the Theatre and its development within the terms of the Articles.

The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:

 

Mr S J Dunne
Mrs N S Dunne
Mr G P Jefferson
Mr A P Proctor
Mr E A Lee

The Board of Trustees consisting of not less than four members with no upper limit administers the charity and monitors, although does not directly control - Shelley Theatre Company Limited. Shelley Theatre Company Ltd is a wholly independent trading entity which works with the Trust managing food, beverage, and other activities to assist in the raising of funds for the ongoing work of the Theatre.

The board of the Trust meets as required to discuss, activity, development, finance and all aspects of the charity's work. It is intended that in line with the rate that the Theatre grows the responsibilities of the Trustees will in due course be boosted by new appointments of suitable persons who can provide the necessary expertise and support required.

 

All Board Directors are company directors and charity Trustees.

 

The Theatre is run under the guidance of the Trustees.

The trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.

Mr E A Lee
Trustee
Dated: 24 April 2025
SHELLEY THEATRE TRUST
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF SHELLEY THEATRE TRUST
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I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Shelley Theatre Trust (the charity) for the year ended 31 December 2024.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the charity (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (the 2006 Act).

Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006 and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act 2011.

Independent examiner's 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 charity as required by section 386 of the Companies Act 2006.

2

the financial statements do not accord with those records; or

3

the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 other than any requirement that the financial statements give a true and fair view, which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or

4

the financial statements 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 financial statements 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 financial statements to be reached.

Harrisons Chartered Accountants
4 Brackley Close
Bournemouth International Airport
Christchurch
Dorset
BH23 6SE
Dated: 24 April 2025
SHELLEY THEATRE TRUST
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
funds
funds
funds
funds
2024
2024
2024
2023
2023
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
£
£
Income from:
Donations and legacies
3
(975)
-
(975)
27,760
-
27,760
Charitable activities
4
25,077
-
25,077
29,891
-
29,891
Investments
5
170
-
170
12
-
12
Total income
24,272
-
24,272
57,663
-
57,663
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
6
39,160
155
39,315
57,446
207
57,653
Total expenditure
39,160
155
39,315
57,446
207
57,653
Net income/(expenditure) and movement in funds
(14,888)
(155)
(15,043)
217
(207)
10
Reconciliation of funds:
Fund balances at 1 January 2024
(5,528)
10,941
5,413
(5,745)
11,148
5,403
Fund balances at 31 December 2024
(20,416)
10,786
(9,630)
(5,528)
10,941
5,413

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

SHELLEY THEATRE TRUST
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 DECEMBER 2024
31 December 2024
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2024
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
12
4,504
6,008
Current assets
Debtors
13
12,737
18,765
Cash at bank and in hand
29,131
18,088
41,868
36,853
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
14
(56,002)
(37,448)
Net current liabilities
(14,134)
(595)
Total assets less current liabilities
(9,630)
5,413
Income funds
Restricted funds
15
10,786
10,941
Unrestricted funds
(20,416)
(5,528)
(9,630)
5,413

The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 31 December 2024.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 24 April 2025
Mr E A Lee
Trustee
Company Registration No. 08898891
SHELLEY THEATRE TRUST
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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1
Accounting policies
Charity information

Shelley Theatre Trust is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 4 Brackley Close, Bournemouth International Airport, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6SE.

1.1
Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006 and "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 2019)". The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

 

The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2
Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3
Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the trustees for particular future project or commitment.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

1.4
Income
Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.
SHELLEY THEATRE TRUST
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Government grants are recognised at the fair value of the asset receive d or receivable when there is reasonable assurance that the grant conditions will be met and the grants will be received.

 

A grant that specifies performance conditions is recognised in income when the performance conditions are met . Where a grant does not specify performance conditions it is recognised in income when the proceeds are received or receivable . A grant received before the recognition criteria are satisfied is recognised as a liability.

 

1.5
Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is classified under headings of the statement of financial activities to which it relates:

 

 

All costs are allocated to expenditure categories reflecting the use of the resource. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs are apportioned between the activities they contribute to on a reasonable, justifiable and consistent basis.

1.6
Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Fixtures and fittings
25% reducing balance
Equipment
25% reducing balance

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.

1.7
Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).

1.8
Financial instruments

Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the entity after deducting all of its financial liabilities.

SHELLEY THEATRE TRUST
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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2
Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the charity’s accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

 

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

3
Income from donations and legacies
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
funds
funds
2024
2023
£
£
Donations and gifts
(975)
25,260
Grants
-
2,500
(975)
27,760
Donated goods and services

The trust benefits greatly from the involvement of its many volunteers. In accordance with FRS 102 and the Charities SORP (FRS 102), the economic contribution of general volunteers is not recognised in the accounts.

4
Charitable activities

Flat rental

Theatre

Flat rental

Total
2023
2024
2023
2023
£
£
£
£

Venue hire

-
925
-
925
Charitable rental income
25,077
-
28,966
28,966
25,077
925
28,966
29,891
5
Income from investments
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
funds
funds
2024
2023
£
£
Interest receivable
170
12
SHELLEY THEATRE TRUST
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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6
Charitable activities

Theatre

Flat rental

Total
2024

Theatre

Flat rental

Total
2023
2024
2024
2023
2023
£
£
£
£
£
£
Charitable activities
17,852
18,158
36,010
35,310
19,085
54,395
Share of governance costs (see note 7)
3,305
-
3,305
3,258
-
3,258
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds
21,002
18,158
39,160
38,361
19,085
57,446
Restricted funds
155
-
155
207
-
207
21,157
18,158
39,315
38,568
19,085
57,653
7
Support costs
Governance costs
2024
Governance costs
2023
£
£
£
£
Legal and professional fees
3,305
3,305
3,258
3,258
3,305
3,305
3,258
3,258
Analysed between
Charitable activities
3,305
3,305
3,258
3,258

Governance costs includes payment of £2,760 (2023- £2,583) for independent examination fees.

8
Net movement in funds
2024
2023
£
£
The net movement in funds is stated after charging/(crediting):
Fees payable for the independent examination of the charity's financial statements
2,760
2,583
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets
1,504
2,008
9
Trustees

None of the trustees received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.

SHELLEY THEATRE TRUST
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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10
Employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

2024
2023
Number
Number
Total
0
0
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
11
Taxation

The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.

12
Tangible fixed assets
Fixtures and fittings
Equipment
Total
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2024
3,979
46,516
50,495
At 31 December 2024
3,979
46,516
50,495
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2024
3,040
41,447
44,487
Depreciation charged in the year
237
1,267
1,504
At 31 December 2024
3,277
42,714
45,991
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024
702
3,802
4,504
At 31 December 2023
939
5,069
6,008
13
Debtors
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
-
4,270
Other debtors
3,086
4,562
Prepayments and accrued income
9,651
9,933
12,737
18,765
SHELLEY THEATRE TRUST
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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14
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
£
£
Trade creditors
3,748
1,156
Other creditors
21,081
9,490
Accruals and deferred income
31,173
26,802
56,002
37,448
15
Restricted funds

The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used.

At 1 January 2024
Resources expended
At 31 December 2024
£
£
£
Refurbishment Fund
10,941
(155)
10,786
Previous year:
At 1 January 2023
Resources expended
At 31 December 2023
£
£
£
Refurbishment Fund
11,148
(207)
10,941
16
Unrestricted funds

The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.

At 1 January 2024
Incoming resources
Resources expended
At 31 December 2024
£
£
£
£
General funds
(5,528)
24,272
(39,160)
(20,416)
Previous year:
At 1 January 2023
Incoming resources
Resources expended
At 31 December 2023
£
£
£
£
General funds
(5,745)
57,663
(57,446)
(5,528)
SHELLEY THEATRE TRUST
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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17
Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
Total
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
Total
2024
2024
2024
2023
2023
2023
£
£
£
£
£
£
Fund balances at 31 December 2024 are represented by:
Tangible assets
4,038
466
4,504
5,387
621
6,008
Current assets/(liabilities)
(24,454)
10,320
(14,134)
(10,915)
10,320
(595)
(20,416)
10,786
(9,630)
(5,528)
10,941
5,413
18
Related party transactions
Transactions with related parties

During the year the charity entered into the following transactions with related parties:

At the balance sheet date £21,081 (2023 - £9,490) was owed to two trustees, Mr S J Dunne and Mr A P Proctor.

 

Estante 032 Limited is a company with common directors. During the year rent of £1 (2023 - £1) was paid. An informal lease is in place with Estante 032 Limited which allows Shelley Theatre Trust to benefit from the rental income received in respect of flats owned by the company.

 

During the year total donations received from trustees was £nil (2023: £20,000).

 

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