B.T.D.A. LIMITED
Latest income
£889k
Latest spending
£912k
Registered
1998
Accounts read
FY2024
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £20,141 for the year ended 31 March 2024, with total unrestricted reserves increasing to £115,509. The trustees note that current reserves do not cover the stated policy target of six months of expenditure, but they intend to build reserves back up by keeping costs to a minimum. The auditors confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy
“Current reserves do not cover six months of expenditure, however we will endeavour to build these back up to ensure the policy is met.”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: No remuneration was paid to trustees in their capacity as trustee. However, officers (who are also trustees/directors) received remuneration: Miss Ann Oliver £77,942 and Helen Mence £43,023.
“No remuneration was paid to the trustees in their capacity as trustee during the year (2023: £Nil). As last year certain trustees were remunerated in their capacity as officers and general council members.” — page 24
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Scholarships paid to Leicester College of Performing Arts Limited, controlled by Mr Neil Allen and Miss Ann Oliver.
“During the year the company has given scholarships in the form of college fees of £31,092 (2023: £31,092) to Leicester College of Performing Arts Limited, a company controlled by Mr Neil Allen and in which Miss Ann Oliver and Mr Neil Allen are directors.” — page 31
“The leasehold property occupied by the company is owned by IAC Theatrical Management Limited, a company controlled by Mr Neil Allen and in which Miss Ann Oliver and Mr Neil Allen are also directors. The rent charge for the year was £49,500 (2023: £49,500).” — page 31
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Rent paid to IAC Theatrical Management Limited, controlled by Mr Neil Allen and Miss Ann Oliver.
“During the year the company has given scholarships in the form of college fees of £31,092 (2023: £31,092) to Leicester College of Performing Arts Limited, a company controlled by Mr Neil Allen and in which Miss Ann Oliver and Mr Neil Allen are directors.” — page 31
“The leasehold property occupied by the company is owned by IAC Theatrical Management Limited, a company controlled by Mr Neil Allen and in which Miss Ann Oliver and Mr Neil Allen are also directors. The rent charge for the year was £49,500 (2023: £49,500).” — page 31
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Expenses recharged by IAC Theatrical Management Limited.
“During the year the company has given scholarships in the form of college fees of £31,092 (2023: £31,092) to Leicester College of Performing Arts Limited, a company controlled by Mr Neil Allen and in which Miss Ann Oliver and Mr Neil Allen are directors.” — page 31
“The leasehold property occupied by the company is owned by IAC Theatrical Management Limited, a company controlled by Mr Neil Allen and in which Miss Ann Oliver and Mr Neil Allen are also directors. The rent charge for the year was £49,500 (2023: £49,500).” — page 31
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Payments to Unecom IT Limited for software development, directed by Mr L Smith (son-in-law of Miss Ann Oliver).
“During the year the company has given scholarships in the form of college fees of £31,092 (2023: £31,092) to Leicester College of Performing Arts Limited, a company controlled by Mr Neil Allen and in which Miss Ann Oliver and Mr Neil Allen are directors.” — page 31
“The leasehold property occupied by the company is owned by IAC Theatrical Management Limited, a company controlled by Mr Neil Allen and in which Miss Ann Oliver and Mr Neil Allen are also directors. The rent charge for the year was £49,500 (2023: £49,500).” — page 31
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: Graded Qualifications Alliance
“The financial statements consolidate the results of the charity and its wholly owned subsidiary, Graded Qualifications Alliance, on a line-by-line basis.” — page 18
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Total income
£889k
Total spending
£912k
Cost of raising funds
£42k
Reserves (reported)
£110k
Employees
7
Trustees
- ANN OLIVERchair
- Darren John Chadwick
- JANE CARVER
- John Stuart
- Kelly Chater
- NEIL ALLEN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £889k | £912k |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.0m | £1.0m |
| 31/03/2023 | £906k | £887k |
| 31/03/2022 | £566k | £686k |
| 31/03/2021 | £277k | £494k |
Common questions
Is B.T.D.A. LIMITED financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £20,141 for the year ended 31 March 2024, with total unrestricted reserves increasing to £115,509. The trustees note that current reserves do not cover the stated policy target of six months of expenditure, but they intend to build reserves back up by keeping costs to a minimum. The auditors confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by The Rowleys Partnership Ltd.
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