Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY STRATFORD-UPON-AVON
Employer identification number
13-3085180
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
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g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
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11g(i)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
46,001,396
76,015,009
55,275,616
73,500,283
54,794,949
305,587,253
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
46,001,396
76,015,009
55,275,616
73,500,283
54,794,949
305,587,253
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
305,587,253
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
46,001,396
76,015,009
55,275,616
73,500,283
54,794,949
305,587,253
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
2,172,877
2,282,619
1,413,483
509,232
454,381
6,832,592
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
3,764,113
304,734
5,853,779
9,922,626
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
322,342,471
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
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12
115,688,028
13
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
.........
14
94.800 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
94.230 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
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b
33 1/3% support test—2009.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
..................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..............................................
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
14
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
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15
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Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
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Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
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Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
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18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Additional Data
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Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY STRATFORD-UPON-AVON
Employer identification number
13-3085180
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE CONTENTS OF THE 990 ARE REVIEWED BY THE BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
THE POLICY APPLIES TO BOARD MEMBERS AND COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD. ALL CONFLICTS OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS SHOULD BE DISCLOSED TO THE CHAIRMAN. SUCH PERSONS ARE ENTITLED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE INFORMATION GATHERING STAGE OF DISCUSSIONS, BUT IS NOT ENTITLED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FINAL DELIBERATIONS OR DECISIONS OF THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE. THEY ARE ALSO NOT ENTITLED TO VOTE ON EITHER THE TRANSACTION OR WHETHER THE MEETING IS QUORATE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
COMPENSATION LEVELS ARE REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE ROYAL CHARTER IS REFERRED TO WITHIN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND IS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION ON THE CHARITY COMMISSION WEBSITE AND THE ANNUAL REPORT SUMMARISING THE FULL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IS AVAILABLE ON THE COMPANY'S WEBSITE. COPIES OF FULL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST TO THE COMPANY.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:
NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 113,595. UNREALIZED GAIN ON CURRENCY EXCHANGE 9,408,157. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: 9,521,752.
INDEPENDENT AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
PART IV, QUESTION 12 AND PART XI QUESTION 2B
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WERE AUDITED UNDER INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS ON ACCOUNTING (U.K. AND IRELAND) AND NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH U.S. GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES.
OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT SELECTION PROCESS
PART XI, QUESTION 2C
THE PROCESS FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS
PART VIII
THE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS WHO RECEIVED COMPENSATION WORKED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND THEY DO NOT RECEIVE A W-2 OR 1099.
BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING INTERESTED PERSONS
SCHEDULE L, PART IV
IT IS NORMAL PRACTICE FOR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD, OR ORGANIZATIONS WITH WHICH THEY ARE CONNECTED, TO HELP RAISE DONATIONS OR SPONSORSHIP FOR THE CHARITY. SUCH RECEIPTS CAN COME FROM MEMBERS DIRECTLY OR FROM ORGANIZATIONS IN WHICH MEMBERS HAVE CONTROLLING INTERESTS. NO MATERIAL BENEFIT ARISES TO MEMBERS AS A RESULT OF SUCH TRANSACTIONS AND ARE THEREFORE NOT DETAILED BELOW. THE FOLLOWING TRANSACTIONS TOOK PLACE WITH THE GOVERNORS: SHAFTESBURY PLC, OF WHICH JONATHAN LANE IS CHIEF EXECUTIVE, RECEIVED PAYMENTS TOTALING $212,602, IN RESPECT OF RENT DUE ON THE RSC'S LONDON OFFICES AT EARLHARN STREET. THESE PAYMENTS WERE MADE ON NORMAL COMMERCIAL TERMS. BARDBIZ LIMITED, OF WHICH JONATHAN BATE IS A DIRECTOR, RECEIVED $27,770 FOR EDITORIAL SERVICES. THIS WAS ON NORMAL COMMERCIAL TERMS. THE SHAKESPEARE BIRTHPLACE TRUST, OF WHICH PROFESSOR STANLEY WELLS, SIR GEOFFREY CASS, SIR WILLIAM DUGDALE AND VIKKI HEYWOOD ARE TRUSTEES, RECEIVED PAYMENTS OF $63,718 IN THE YEAR, FOR VARIOUS ITEMS, SUCH AS THE USE OF IMAGES. THESE WERE ON THE SHAKESPEARE BIRTHPLACE TRUST'S NORMAL COMMERCIAL TERMS. THE BALANCE OWED AT THE END OF THE YEAR WAS $9,224. PROFESSOR STANLEY WELLS INVOICED $288 IN THE YEAR AS FEES RELATED TO EDUCATION EVENTS ON NORMAL COMMERICAL TERMS. MR IAN LAING RECEIVED A PAYMENT OF $15,872 IN THE YEAR AS RENTAL FOR A PROPERTY USED BY THE RSC. THIS WAS ON NORMAL COMMERCIAL TERMS. A PROPORTION OF THE INDEMNITY INSURANCE INCLUDED IN GOVERNANCE COSTS EQUATING TO $3,666 COVERS BOARD MEMBERS. THE CHARITY COMMISSION HAVE INDICATED THEIR APPROVAL OF THIS TRANSACTION. LEITHS FOOD SOLUTIONS, WHICH IS AFFILIATED TO LEITHS SCHOOL OF FOOD AND WINE LIMITED, OF WHICH SIR CHRISTOPHER BLAND IS PART OWNER, INVOICED $11,549 IN THE YEAR FOR CONSULTANCY SERVICES. THIS WAS ON NORMAL COMMERCIAL TERMS. NOMA DUMEZWENI WAS ENGAGED AS A MEMBER OF THE ACTING COMPANY DURING THE YEAR ON NORMAL COMMERCIAL TERMS AND RECEIVED GROSS REMUNERATION TOTALING $84,904.
WRITTEN POLICY WITH JOINT VENTURES
PART VI, QUESTION 16B
THE ORGANIZATION IS CURRENTLY FORMULATING A POLICY WHICH WILL BE IN PLACE SHORTLY. THE JOINT VENTURES(SEE SCHEDULE R) WITH WHICH THE ORGANIZATION IS INVOLVED WITH ARE FOREIGN ENTITIES.
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