Where does all the money go?
We receive income from the ticket and programme sales. The largest proportion of our outgoings is the cost of putting on the production. The hire of the theatre is a major cost and then it depends upon the show that we put on. With a West End-style musical we have to pay for the rights to stage the show as well as for the hire of the scores and librettos. For a concert there are no rights applicable as long as we only perform a limited number of songs from any one show. For many productions we have to hire in scenery, props and costumes. The radio mikes and sound equipment along with the technician is hired for the week. There is also the cost of producing handbills/booking forms and the postage to send them out to everyone on our mailing list. From what is left a proportion goes towards keeping the society solvent and the remainder goes to charity. Usually this is the Leicester Royal Infirmary but occasionally (as in our IDOLAid concerts) other local charities will benefit.
WEP Australia is a registered non-profit organisation that works with independent international partners to organise exchange programs. The program fee is allocated between the overseas organization and WEP Australia. The portion of the fee going to the overseas partner subsidises the location, screening, appointment and orientation of the host family, organising school enrolment, supervising your program and providing 24-hour support while you are in your host country. The portion of the fee going to WEP Australia subsidises the organisation of your program from the Australian end, ensuring you are prepared and supported for your program, your domestic and international airfares to and from your final destination, your comprehensive insurance policy, orientations, handbooks, and support 24 hours/day in Australia and in your exchange country.
