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THE CREATIVE ART HOUSE
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
TRUSTEES. REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

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CONTENTS
Page
Reference and Administrative Detatls of the Charity, its Trustees and Advisers
Trustees. Report
2-10
Independent Auditor's Report on the Financial Statements
statement of Financial Actlvlties
15
Balance Sheet
16
statement of Cash Flows
17
Notes to the Flnanclal Statoments
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THE CREATIVE ART HOUSE
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REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Trustees
E Adair, Co-chair
A Balchin (appointed 14 May 2024 and resigned 20 February 2025)
A Brooks, Chair
J Curran
A Langley (appointed 14 May 2024)
J Peel (appointed 17 April 2024)
P Pickersgill (appointed 14 May 2024)
S Roads (appointed 11 October 2024)
A Asres (resigned 14 May 2024)
Chief Executive
S Thornbury (resigned 26 November 20241
Co-Executfve Directors
L Juniper (appointed 26 November 2024)
D Jackson-waldock (appointed 26 November 2024)
Company registered number
03345162
Charlty reglstered number
1063671
Registered office
The Art House
Drury Lane
Wakefield
WF12TE
Independent auditors
Sumer Auditco Ltd
Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditors
14th Floor. 33 Cavendish Square
London
WIG OPW
Bankers
UnityTrust Bank pk
4 Brindley Place
Birmingham
B12HB
Solicitors
Hempsons
The Exchange
Station Parade
Harrogate
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THE CREATIVE ART HOUSE
(a Company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
We, the Trustees, are proud to present our annual report alongside the audited financial
staternents for the year from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025. These statements have been
prepared to fulfil the requirements for a directors, report and accounts as stipulated by the
Companies Act. In crafting this report and the accompanying financial statements, we have
followed the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) 'Accounting and
Reporting by Charities.. This report refiects the commitment, innovation, and passion that
drive The Art House's work and contributions to the community.
The financial statements comply with the accounts'ng policies detailed in the notes to the
accounts, aligning with the charity's goveming document, the Charities Act 2011, and the
applicable accounting and reporting standards published in October 2019. These standards
ensure transparency, accountability, and the highest degree of financial integrity.
As The Art House qualifies as a small entity under section 382 of the Companies Act 2006,
the strategic report requirement mandated for medium and large companies under the
Companies Act 2006 (strategic Report and Directors, Report) Regulations 2013 has not been
Included.
Objectives and Activities
a. Policies and Objectlves
At The Art House, our mission is to create an inclusive and accessible environment where
everyone has the space, tools and support to express themselves through art, to grow and
learn together,
The Art House is a people-first organisation that provides space, support and opportunities for
artists and communities. We champion inclusivity, accessibility and bold, socially engaged
practices across all of our projects.
We support artists to develop their practice. reach new audiences, and build meaningful
networks by:
Providing accessible creative workspaces that nurture creativity and inclusivity.
Offering artist residencies, exhibitions, professional development opportunities, and
tailored guidance.
Promoting equality and diversity across the visual arts to champion opportunities for
all artists.
The Art House centres those who have historically been excluded from the arts, including
disabled people, people seeking sanctuary. and those from marginalised backgrounds, and
we evolve continually in response to changing social needs. The Art House is a place where
people can feel safe, celebrated. and inspired, to learn something new, to share their culture
and to explore their own creativity.

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b. Activities to Achieve Objectives
The Art House offers residencies, exhibitions, professional development and studio spaces
alongside welcoming public programmes and communal making facilities.
The Art House provides 45 artist studios, three fully equipped maker spaces (including print,
ceramics. and darkroom facilities). versatile gallery and event spaces, meeting rooms,
accessible residency accommodation, a coffee house, a shop, and an outdoor terrace.
Our artistic programme fosters creative growth and public engagement through:
Artist residencies
A year-round programme of exhibitions
Mentoring, peer support, and artist-led practice-sharing
A dynamic calendar of workshops, and events connecting artists and audiences
Our social engagement programmes demonstrate our wider community impact through:
The Studlo of Sanctuary, providing invaluable support for asylum-seeking and refugee
artists.
Arts and Health initiatives that promote well-being through creativity.
Public workshops and communlty festivals that encourage active participation in the
arts.
The Well Placed programme, providing free interim-use spaces for local artlsts and
community organisations.
Various educational projects for children and young people, including our partnership
with Lawefield Primary School.
In all of our activities, the Trustees have carefully considered the Charity Commission's public
benefit guidance to ensure that The Art House continues to deliver the highest standards of
artistic, social, and community value.
Achievements and Performance
. Key Performanc6 Indicators
The key financial performance indicators we monitor include:
Earned Income: Derived from studio leases. meeting and event rentals, sales from
the coffee house and shop, and revenue from public and private workshops.
Charitable Incorne: Primarily secured through Arts Council England (NPO funding)
and supplemented by grants from statutory bodies, trusts, foundations, and individual
donors.

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b. Review of Activities
ArtistÉc Programme
In 2024125, The Art House presented a dynamic season of exhibitions and projects, marking
our 30th anniversary and aligning with Wakefield's "Our Yearf campaign, Our aim was to
continue supporting emerging and mid-career artists, to provide first UK solo presentations, to
engage with under-represented voices, and to draw on the city of Wakefield and its heritage
as inspiration. Over the year we supported a wide range of artists through solo and group
exhibitions. residencies, and bursary opportunities. Engaging the Wakefield community
through programming that draws from local heritage, global connections and inclusive
practice.
A major focus was on two very special photographic projects by internationally renowned artist
Sunil Gupta (his first Yorkshire exhibition) and artist Charan Singh, whose first UK solo
exhibition °Minor Figures: An Historical Exploration. was premiered.
Another highlight in our galleries celebrated thefirst solo exhibition by artist Saroj Patel, whose
practice explores her contrasting, and sometimes conflicting identities as a British Indian
woman. In Winter, we hosted a very special immersive project by artist Zarah Hussain..
Paradise Carpet,, which invited visitors to step onto a moving 'carpet' of light and participate
via colour, sound and community workshops, blending tradition, technology and cross-cultural
connection.
Projects supporting local talent and Studio Holders induded Kirstie Williams Mi115 in Colour,
which explored Wakefield's textile-mill heritage as its subjecl and Stephen Gouldin's 'Last
Breaths., exploring landscape reclamation in former coal-mining areas and launching a book
alongside new works.
We also hosted the first major exhibitions by Wakefield-based artists: Bijan Amini-Alavijeh,
presenting some of the artist's most ambitious sculptures to date, delivering a meditative
space of light. shadow and slow viewing, and the exhibition 'lNTERNAL' by Andy Singleton
which offered a timely reflection on our inner networks and human body-systems, with intricate
paper sculptures suspended in the gallery space, inviting contemplative engagement with our
internal environment.
Accessibility and inclusion remained key". The gallery maintained its commitment to providing
platforrns for disabled or marginalised artists, including the Disabled Photographers. Society
exhibition, and an ambitious sensory-installation commission by the collective Babeworld,
whose members are disabled and neurodivergent artists. explored how neurodivergent people
experience creative spaces as artists, participants and audiences. 'Nature.' Sensory, featured
work by disabled artists and those living with long-term health conditions, challenging
conventional landscape perceptions.
This year we also continued our partnership with The Royal Society of Sculptors, presenting
the 'Gilbert Bayes Award, exhibition. In total, across the period we held 14 on-site exhibitions,
with a visitor engagernent of approximately 25,000 visitors.

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On-site Exhibitions include:
Bijan Amini-Alavijeh: A Glimmer
Andy Singleton: INTERNAL
Saroj Patel: Interwoven
Kirstie Williams: Mills in Colour
Stephen Gouldin.. Last Breaths
Sunil Gupta: Lovers: Ten Years On
Sunil Gupta and Charan Singh: Lovers, Revisited
Charan Singh: The Promise of Beauty
Babeworld: No Sleep Just Clouds
The Royal Society of Sculptors:Gilbert Bayes Award 2024
Nature: Sensory
Seaglass Collective: Our Tum
Zarah Hussain.. Paradise Carpet
Makers Wonderland: Seanna Doonan. Hannah Way, Dave Royston, Amelia Frances
Wood, Sophie Amelia
We were proud to support 45 artists thls year through our exhibition programme, residencies,
ané Sos bursary residencies.
Throughout the year, we hosted 10 residencies (seven standard and three bursarylsos)
providing time, space, and support for 12 artists to develop their work. These included..
Two Destination Language & Nadia Sokolenko
Christopher Samuel
Emma Bentley Fox
Lily Lavorato
Ronald Muchatuta
Lilah Benetti
Jakob Rowlinson
Plus three bursarylsos residency artists
Well Placed Programme
In 2024125, The Art House expanded its Well Placed programme to further support artists and
communities across West Yorkshire. Building on previous successes, we took on six new
spaces in Dewsbury to provide creative opportunities and community engagement for artists
and residents in Kirklees. In Wakefiold, we reintroduced creative spaces at The Ridings
Shopping Centre, revitalising our presence in the city centre and continuing to champion
accessible, artist-led activity within the local community. Meanwhile, Salford Loading at
Mediacity continued to thrive, sustaining 12 artist-managed spaces and strengthening
connections within the regional creative sector. Looking ahead. we remain committed to
growing this model across the North, with a goal to establish 10 additional spaces over the
next three years, further extending the programme's social and artistic impact.

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Maker Spaces
In 2024125, our Print, Ceramic, and Darkroom facilities continued to play a vital role in
supporting both our artistic community and The Art House's financial sustainability. These
maker spaces, managed by skilled local artists, remained hubs of creativity, hosting
workshops, courses, and open-access sessions that foster artistic development and skill
sharing. Visiting artists and members benefited from hands-on guidance and mentorship,
while our expanded programme of community workshops continued to integrate art into
everyday life, strengthening connections across Wakefield and the wider region. Increasing
demand for these facilities reflects their growing reputation as accessible, high-quality
resources for both professional and community use.
Shop and Coffee House
Our shop and coffee house continue to be vibrant hubs for community engagement and
cultural exchange. Showcasing work by local makers, the shop not only provides a platform
for creative businesses to thrive but also generates vital income that supports The Art House's
charitable activities. The coffee house has strengthened its role as a welcoming space for
visitors, fostering informal networking, collaboration, and a sense of community at the heart of
our organisation.
Key Priorltles for 2025126
In 2024125, TAH welcomed approx. 25,000 visitors, a 50/0 increase from the previous year,
demonstrating sustained audience growth. Our aim for 2025126 is to match this percentage
Increase and reach a minimum of 26,000 visitors.
This year we have increased our income via the Coffee House and Shop, we are aiming to
build on this progress and extend our opening hours to Mondays. This investment with not
only drive sales and improve the financial viability of the coffee house and shop, but will also
Increase engagement in exhibitions and events.
Another key area for developrnent is Well Placed programme, we plan to expand and invest
in the project, building partnerships in new areas and building our growing network of artists
nationally. Our aim for 2025126 is to expand to 2 new areas and provide an additional 10
spaces to artists.
Golng Concern
The past year has been one of both challenge and progress, as The Art House continues to
strengthen its financial foundations and plan confidently for the future. The Trustees are
confident in The Art House's strong position, supported by clear strategic plans for fundraising,
income generation and activity that run through to 2027. This plan sets out our priorities,
milestones, and the steps we'll take to manage risks and remain resilient. Our financial
planning is based on realistic assumptions and careful forecasting, helping us make informed
decisions. Current projections show a stable and positive outlook, supported by responsible
management and our continued commitment to building a diverse range of income streams.

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We're grateful for the ongoing support of Arts Council England, as well as other funders.
partners, and individual supporters. Their contributions have played a vital role in helping us
deliver our artistic and community programmes. The Trustees remain focused on developing
new partnerships and exploring ftjnding opportunities that align with our values and ambitions
for inclusive creative growth. We regularly review our financial performance, fundraising
activity, and spending to make sure we are using resources wisely and protecting the charity's
long-term future.
Our risk management approach also plays an important part in keeping the organisation
secure. We regularly assess operational and financial risks to ensure that strong controls are
in place and that we can respond quickly to any challenges. We also work closely with extemal
flnance professionals to review and test our plans, giving us additional reassurance and
oversight.
With these strong foundations and proactive measures in place, the Trustees are confident
that The Art House remains on a sound footing. It is therefore appropriate to prepare the
financial statements on a going concern basis. This approach reflects our commitment to
sustaining and growing The Art House, so that we can continue to support artists and our
community with creativity, care, and confidence.
StruGture, Governance, and Managament
Constltutlon The Creative Art House is a charitable company limited by guarantee,
founded In April 1997 and governed by its Articles of Association (Charity no. 1063671).
b. Trustee Appointment Trustees are appointed for three-year terms through a structured
interview process, ensuring alignment with the charity's strategic goals and values. This
method maintains a balanced board with the necessary expertise.
c. Decision-making Structure The Board of Trustees sets and reviews the charity's strategic
direction and policies, delegating the day-to-day management to senior staff. Regular
meetings ensure that the board remains actively involved in oversight. Currently, the board
meets quarterly and maintains strong governance.
d. Induction and Training New Trustees are invited to observe board meetings before fonnal
induction. They receive comprehensive information packs detailing the charity's policies,
procedures, and strategic objectives. Ongoing training opportunities are provided to ensure
Trustees are well-equipped to fulfil their roles effectively.
e. Senior Staff Pay Policy The Board oversees and approves policies related to
remuneration, benchmarking salaries against local market data and using extemal consultants
as needed. This ensures we attract and retain highty skilled individuals who share our
commitment to the charity's mission.
f. Risk Management The Trustees and executive team actively manage financial and
operational risks through a robust risk register and ongoing review processes.

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Key risks include fijnding continuity, staff turnover and knowledge dependency and building
maintenance, managed through strategic action plans and live risk register. We are very
pleased to have secured re-entry into the Arts Council's National Portfolio. providing stability
through 2027. Maintenancel building related risks costs are monitored through a prioritisation
plan.
An updated reseNes policy has been introduced this year, establishing a framework for
rebuilding the charity's reserves cumulatively over the next six years to ensure the
organisation's resilience and sustainability.
Funding
The Art House employs a robust, mixed-economy funding model to support its operations,
encompassing Earned Income, Charitable Income, and Statutory Income. This diversified
approach is deslgned to ensure sustainability and foster growlh.
Earned Income
Earned Income is generated through two primary channels..
1. Mission-Related Tradlng.. This includes revenue from the provision of creatlve
facilities and activities, such as our Maker Spaces. These spaces not only contribute
to income through memberships, classes, and courses but also play a key role in
community engagement, supporting charitable activities like workshops for mothers in
our Maternal Journal Programme. This dual-purpose structure enables the Maker
Spaces to be funded through a combination of commercial Income, grants, and public
service contracts.
2. Commercial Tradlng: This stream is composed of the Coffee House, Shop, Catering
Services, and Room and Event Space Hire. While these components are revenue-
generating, their success is interconnected. For instance, the Coffee House staff
support room hire services and provide front-of-house and administrative assistance
three days a week, ensuring a welcoming environment for all visitors.
Charitable Income
Charitable Income is a vital component of our funding, encompassing donations and grants
from trusts, foundations. individual donors. and corporate contributions. The Art House
actively seeks out philanthropic support to fund various programmes and initiatives, ensuring
that our mission extends beyond earned revenue alone. This income stream is critical for
community-focused projects and activities that align with our charitable objectives.
In 2024125 we introduced an individual giving opportunty, 'Change Makers,. This allows
supporters to donate on a recurring monthly basis. These supporters are important members
of The Art House community and this funding in crucial to supporting the work of the Charity.
Statutory Income
Statutory Income includes funding received from government bodies. with Arts Council
England being our principal supporter.

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Integrated Approach to Funding
The Art House actively pursues funding opportunities which utilise and celebrate our on-site
facilities and strengths. By securing grants, public funding. and other financial support, we can
expand the use of our Maker Spaces, studios, galleries, and event spaces to deliver a wider
range of programmes and community activities. This not only ensures that every space and
resource is fully utilised, but also provides opportunities for our talented team to collaborate,
share expertise, and develop innovative projects. In turn, this strengthens artistic provision,
supports local makers, increases visitor engagement. and enhances the charity's overall
sustainability.
Principal Fundlng Sources
Our principal sources of funding include:
Core Funding: Arts Council England, Foyle Foundation, Garfield Weston, Earned
Income.
Project Fundlng: Contributions from Paul Hamlyn Foundation, The Baring
Foundation, IGEN Trust, Wakefield Council. and various other trusts and foundations.
Fundraising Disclosure
The Art House is committed to adhering to the highest standards in fundraising. We follow the
Code of Fundraising Practice and are in the process of registering with the Fundraising
Regulator. Any fundraisers representing The Art House are expected to uphold these
standards and are members of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising. In 2024125 we have
introduced an Ethical Fundraising Policy to reinforce our values.
Our fundraising activities include events. appeals for donations, and outreach to secure gifts,
with a firm commitment to privacy and data protection. We will never sell or share donor data
without consent or legitimate reason.
Any complaints are handled constructively and transparently, ensuring a complete response.
No formal complaints were received during the year.
Our Fundraising Policy is robust and ensures that individuals can easily opt out of receiving
fundraising comrnunications.

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Statement of Trustees. Responsibilities
The Trustees (also serving as directors for company law purposes) are responsible for
preparing this report and the financial statements in accordance with the applicable laws and
UK Accounting Standards (UK GAAP). Trustees must ensure thatfinancial ststements provide
a true and fair view of the charity's financial position and resource application.
In preparing the financial statements, Trustees are required to:
Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently.
Observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP {FRS 102).
Make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
State compliance with UK Accounting Stsndards (FRS 102) and disclose any material
departures.
Prepare financial statements on a going concern basis unless deemed inappropriate.
Trustees are also responsible for maintaining accurate records that disclose the financial
position of the charity and ensure compliance with the Companies Act 2011 and related
regulations. Safeguarding the charity's assets and preventing fraud or irregularities are also
part of their duties.
Disclosure of Information to Auditors
Each Trustee confirms that, to the best of their knowledge, there is no relevant audit
infonnation that the charity's auditor is unaware of, and they have taken all necessary steps
to ensure that any relevant information is communicated.
This report has been prePa￿d in line with the small companies exemption provisions.
Approved by order of the Board of Trustees and signed on their behalf by:
CB
Adrian Brooks
Chair of the Board of Trustees
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CREATIVE ART
HOUSE
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of The Creative Art House (the 'charitable company,)
for the year ended 31 March 2025 which comprise the Statemenl of Financial Activities, Balance
sheet, Statement of Cash Flows and notes to the financial statements, including a sumrnary of
significant accounting policiès. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their
preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Stsndards, including Financial
Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
In our opinion, the financial statements:
give a true and fair view of the state of the charitable company's affairs as at 31 March 2025
and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and
expenditure, for the year then ended;
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted
Accounting Practice. and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Basis for opinlon
W8 conducted our audlt in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAS (UK))
and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the
Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are
independent of the charitable company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are
relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC'S Ethical Standard,
and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We
believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis
for our opinion.
Conclusions relating to going concern
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the truslees, use of the going
concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating
to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the entity's
ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve rnonths from when the
financial statements are authorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going concern are
described in the relevant sections of this report.
other informatlon
The other information comprises the information included in the annual report other than the
financial statements and our auditor's report thereon. The trustees are responsible for the other
information contained within the annual report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not
cover the other information and. except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we
do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
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Our responsibility is to read the other infomiation and, in doing so. consider whether the other
information is materially inconsistenl with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in
the course of the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such
material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine
whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If.
based on the work we have performed. we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this
other infomiation, we are required to report that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
Matters on which we are required to report by exception
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the charitable company and its environment
obtalned in the course of the audit, we have not identified material mlsstatements in the trustees,
report.
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies
Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:
adequate accounting records have not been kept., or
the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns., or
certain disclosures of trustees. remuneration specified by law are not made; or
we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.
Responsibilitles of trustees
As explained more fully in the trustees, responsibilities statement set out on page 10, the trustees
(who are also the directors of the charitable company for the purposes of company law} are
responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a
true and fair view, and for such intemal control as the trustees determine is necessary to enable
the preparation of financial statements that are free from material rnisstatement, whether due to
fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing the charitable
company's ability to continue as a going concern. disclosing, as applicable, matters related to
going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend
to liquidate the charitable company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to
do so.
Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assuran￿ about whether the financial statements as a
whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an
auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance. but
is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordan¢8 With ISAS (UK) will always detect a
material misstatement when it exists. Misststements can arise from fraud or error and are
considered material if. individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to
influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
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HOUSE (CONTINUED)
The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is
detailed below:
the results of our enquiries of management and those charged with governance of their
assessment of the risks of fraud and irregularities",
the nature of the charity including its management structure and control systems (including
the opportunity for management to override such controls);
management's incentives and opportunities for fraudulent manipulation of the financial
statements and
the environment in which it operates.
We also considered UK tax and pension legislation and laws and regulations relating to
employment and the preparation and presentation of the financial statements such as the
Companies Act 2006 and the Charities Act 2011.
Based on this understanding we identified the following matters as being of significance to the
entity:
laws and regulations considered to have a direct effect on the financial ststements including
UK financial reporting standards, Company Law and Charity Law;
the timing of the recognition of income;
the split of income and expenditure belween funds;
the requirement to impair tangible fixed assets and the amount of any such impairment.
the charity's ability to continue as a going concern
the correct classification of expenditure;
management bias in selecting accounting policies and determining estimates;
We comrnunicated the outcomes of these discussions and enquiries, as well as consideration as
to where and how fraud may occur in the entity, to all engagement team members.
Audit procedures undertaken in response to the potential risks relating to irregularities (which
include fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations) comprised:
enquiries of management and those charged with governance as to whether the entity
complies with such laws and regulations and enquiries with the same concerning any actual
or potential litigation or claims;
inspection of relevant legal correspondence.
obtaining an understanding of the policies and conlrols over the recognition of income and
testing their implementation during the year.,
reviewing terms of grants and donations received in the year,
challenging assumptions made by management in their specific accounting policies and
estimates. in particular in relation to impairment of tangible fixed assets,,
assessing the performance of the entity in the period since the balan￿ sheet date and
challenging assumptions made by management;
performing analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships or
unexpected movements in account balances which may be indicative of fraud or error;
identrfying and testing journal entries, in particular any journal entries posted with unusual
account combinations or crediting revenue or cash;
reviewing the rninutes of Board meetings"
evaluating the underlying business reasons for any unusual transactions.
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THE CREATIVE ART HOUSE
(a company limited by guarantee)
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CREATIVE ART
HOUSE (CONTINUED)
No instances of material non-compliance were identified. However, the likelihood of detecting
irregularities, including fraud, is limited by the inherent difficulty in detecting irregularities, the
effectiveness of the entity's controls, and the nature, timing and extent of the audit procedures
performed. Irregularities that result from fraud might be inherently more difficult to detect than
irregularities that result from error. As explained above, there is an unavoidable risk that material
misstatements may not be detected, even though the audit has been planned and performed in
accordance with ISAS (UK).
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on
the Financial Reporting Council's website at.. www.frc.org.uklauditorsresponsibilities. This
description forms part of our Auditors, report.
Use of our report
This report is made solely to the charitable company's trustees, as a body, in accordance with
Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. Our audit work has been
undertaken so that we might slale to the charitable company s trustees those matters we are
required to state to them in an auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent
permitted by law. we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charitable
company and the charitable company's trustees as a body, for our audit work. for this report, or
for the opinions we have formed.
Nicholas Weller FCCA, Senior Statutory Auditor
Sumer Auditco Ltd
Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditors
14th Floor, 33 Cavendish Square,
London
W1GOPW
2112/2025 | 11 15 GMT
Sumer Auditco Limited is eligible for appointment as auditor of the charity by virtue of its eligibility
for appointment as auditor of a company under section 1212 of the Cornpanies Act 2006.
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THE CREATIVE ART HOUSE
{a Company limtted by guarantee)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Unrestrlcted
Funds
2025
Restricted
Funds Total Funds
2025
2025
Total Funds
2024
Note
Income from..
Donations and legaaes
357,029
142.234
499.263
500,626
Charitable activities
106,008
106,008
102.885
Other trading activities
248.230
248,230
193,863
Investments
334
334
639
Total income
711,601
142,234
853,835
798,013
Expenditure:
Cosl of raising funds
26,718
26,718
12.665
Expenditure on charitable activities
780.746
196,057
976,803
976,613
Total expenditure
807,464
196,057
1,003,521
989,278
Net (expenditure) I Income
195,863)
153,823)
(149,686)
(191,265)
Transfers between funds
13,205
(13,205>
Net movement In fund5
82,658
67,028
149,686
191,265
Reconciliation of funds."
Total funds brought forward
{7,558)
3.062.156
3,054,598
3,245,863
Total funds carried forrtard
16
90,216
2,995,128
2 904,912
3,054,598
The statement of financial activilies include5 all gains and losses recognised in th8 year. All income and
expenditure derive from conlinuing activities.
The notes on pages 18 to 34 form part of these financial statements.
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THE CREATIVE ART HOUSE
(a Company limited by guarantee)
COMPANY NUMBER: 03345162
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
2025
2024
Note
Fixed Assets
Intangible assels
Tangible assets
12
13
2,932.192
2,932.192
3,076,462
3.076,462
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
14
88,626
33,744
84,318
57,654
122.370
141,972
Llabilities
Creditors.. amounts falling due
within on8 year
15
149.650
163,836
Net current assets
(27,280)
(21.864)
Total net assets
2.904.912
3,054,598
The funds of the charlty."
Restrlcted funds
16
2,995,128
3,062,156
Unrestricted funds
16
(90.216)
(7,558)
Total funds
2.904,912
3,054,598
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance wilh Ihe provisions applicable to companies
subject to the small companvs regime.
The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complwng with the requirements of the Companies Act
2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
Approved by the trustees on 2/12/2025 | iana%OAbd and authorised for issue on their behalf by:
Adrlan Brooks
Chair of Trustees
The notes on pages 18 to 34 form part of these financial statements.
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THE CREATIVE ART HOUSE
(a Company limited by guaranteel
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THEYEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
2025
2024
Note
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net cash (used in)Iprovlded by operating activities
18
(23,484)
22,568
Cash flows from investing aclivities:
Bank interest
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
334
(760)
639
Net cash used in Investing actlvities
426
639
Change In cash and cash equivalents in the reportlng period
23.910
23.207
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period
57.654
34.447
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the reporting perlod
19
33,744
57.654
The notes on pages 18 to 34 form part of these financial statements.
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THE CREATIVE ART HOUSE
(a Company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1 Accounting policies
General informatlon
The Charity is a company limited by guarantee and was incorporated in the United Kingdom. In the
event of the charity being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £1 per member
of the charity. The number of members in 2025 were 28 (2024: 24}. The registered offi¢e is Drury Lane,
Wakefield, West Yorkshire. WF12TE. The registered company number is 03345162 and the registered
charity number is 1063671.
1.1 Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by
Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in
accordance with the Financi81 Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland issued
in October 2019. the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of
Ireland (FRS 102), the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006 and UK G8nerally Accepted
Accounting Pradice.
The Creative Art House meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assels and
liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise slated in the
relevant accounling policy. The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention
in £ sterllng. which is tha functlonal currency of the charity. and rounded to the nearest £1.
1.2 Going concern
The past year has been one of both challenge and progress. as The Art House continues to str8ngthen
its financial foundations and plan confidently for the future. The Trustees are confident in The Art
House's strong position, supported by clear strategic plans for fundraising, income generation and
activity thal run through to 2027. This plan sets out our priorities, mileslones, and the steps we'll take to
manage risks and remain resilient. Our financial planning is based on realistic assumptions and careful
forecasting, helping us make infomied deGisions. Current projections show a stable and positive
outlook, supported by responsible management and our continued commitment to building a diverse
range of income streams.
We're grateful for the ongoing support of Arts Council England. as well as other funders, partners, and
individual supporters. Their contributions have played a vital role in helping us deliver our artistic and
community programmes. The Trustees remain focused on developing new partnerships and exploring
funding opportunities that align with our value5 and ambitions for inclusive creative growEh. We regularly
review our financial performance, fundraising activity. and spending to make sure we are using
r8sources wisely and protecting the charitls k)ng-term future.
Our risk management approach also plays an important part in keeping the organisation secure. We
regularly assess operational and financial risks lo ensure that strong conlrols are in place and that we
can respond quickly to any challenges. We also work closely with extemal finance professionals to
review and test our plans, giving us additional reassurance and oversight.
With these strong foundations and proactive measure5 in place, the Trustees are confident Ihat The Art
House remains on a sound footing. It is therefore appropriate to prepare Ihe financial statements on a
going concern basis. This approach reflects our commttinent to sustaining and growng The Art House,
so that we can continue to support artists and our Community with creativity. care, and confidence.
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THE CREATIVE ART HOUSE
(a Company limited by guarantee}
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 (continued)
1 Accounting pollcies (continued)
1.3 Fund accounting
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in
furtherance of th8 general objectives of the charity and which have not been désignated for other
purposes.
Designated funds comprise unreslricted fun(Is that have been set aside by the Trustees for particular
purposes. The aim and use of each designated fund is set out in the notes to the financial statemenls.
Restricted funds are funds which are to b8 used In accordance with specific rèstrictions imposed by
donors or which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes. The costs of raising and
administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each r8Stricted
fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.
1.4 Income
All income is recognised once the charity has entitlement to the income, il is probable that Ihe income
will be received and Ihe amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.
Income tax recoverable In relation to donations receive(l under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is
recognised at the time of the donation.
Income tax recoverable in relation to investment income is recognised at the time the investment
income is receivable.
Other income is recognised in Ihe period in whlch it 15 re￿1vable and to Ihe extent the goods hav8 been
provided or on completion of the servi￿.
1.5 Expendlture
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to
a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and Ihe
amount of Ihe obligation can be measured re￿ably. Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of
each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs. including support costs involved
In undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated direclly to that
activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not
attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those aclivilies on a basis consistent with the
use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation Charges
allocated on the portion of the asset's use.
Support costs are those costs incurred directly in support of expenditure on the objects of the charity
and include project management carried out al headquarters.
Costs of raising funds are costs incurred in attracting voluntary income, and those incurred in trading
activities that raise funds.
Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on dire¢lly undertaklng the activities which further the
charity's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.
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THE CREATIVE ART HOUSE
(a Company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 (continued)
1 Accounting policies Icontinued)
1.6 Interest receivable
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably
by the charity., this is nomially upon nolrfication of the interesi paid or payable by the instttution with
whom the funds are deposited.
1.7 Taxation
The charity is Gonsidered lo pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010
and therefore it meets the definilion of a charitable company for UK corporation lax purposes.
Accordingly. the charity is potentially exempi from taxation in respect of income or capital gains
r8ceived within categories covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section
256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the 8Xtent that such income or gains are applied
exclusively to charitab18 purposes.
1.8 Intanglble assets and amortlsation
Intangible assets costing £500 or more are capitslised and recognised when future economlc benefits
are probable and the cost or value of Iha asset can be measured reliably.
Intangible assets are initially reGognised at cost. After recognltion. under the cost model, intangible
assets are measured at cost less any accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment
losses.
Amortlsalion is provided on the following basis:
Webslte
33% straight-line
1.9 Tanglble fixed assets and depreclation
Tangible fixed assets costing £500 or more are capitalised and recognised when future economic
benefits are probable and the cost or value of the asset can be measured reliably.
Tangibl8 fixed assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, tangible
rixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment
losses. All costs incurred to bring a tangible fixed asset into its intended working condition should be
included in the measurement of cosL
Depreclation is charged so as to allocate Ihe cost of tangible fixed assels less their residual value over
thelr estimated useful lives.
Depreciation is provided on the following bases:
Long-term leasehold property
over the length of the lease
Short-term leasehold propety
over the length of the lease
Fixtures and fittings
15QA per annum straight line
Office equipment
15Yo per annum straight line
Computer equipment
over 3 years straight line
Art work pieces
15°k per annum straight line
In the year of acquisition computer. office equipment, fixtures and fittings are depreciated from the start
of the year.
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THE CREATIVE ART HOUSE
(a Company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 (continued)
1 Accountlng po>licles (continued)
1.10 Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the seltlement amount after any trade discount offered.
Prepaymènts are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
1.11 Cash at bank and In hand
Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments with a short matLrrity
of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
1.12 Liabilities and provisions
Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance sheet date as a result of a pasl
event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be ￿quired in settlement, and the amount of
the settlement can be estimated reliably.
Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the charity anticipates it will pay lo settle the debt or the
amount il has received as advanced payments for the goods or seNices it must provide.
Provislons are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where
the effect of the lime value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those
amounts, discounted at the pre tax discount rat8 thal reflects the risks specific to the liability. The
unwinding of the discount is recognised in the Statemenl of financial activilies as a finance cost.
1.13 Financial instruments
The charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial
inslrurnents. Basic financial instrumenls are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequenlly
measured at their settlement valu8 With the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured
at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
1.14 Oporatlng leases
Rentals pald under operatlng leases are charged to the Statement of financial activit18s on a slraight
line basis over the lease term.
1.15 Penslons
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and the pension charge represents the
amounts payable by the charity to the fund in respect of the year.
1.16 Employee benefits
The costs of short term employee benefits are recognised as an expense. The cost of any unused
holiday entillement Is recognised in the period in which the employee's servlces are recaived.
1.17 Crltlcal accountlng estlmates and areas of judgment
Estimates and judgments are continually evalualed and are based on historical experience and olher
factors, including expectstions of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the
circumstances.
Critical accounting estimates and assumptions:
The charity makes estimates and assumptions concerning the fulure. The resulting accounting
estimates and assumptions will, by definilion, seldom equal the relaled actual results. The are no
estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a fflaterial adjustment to the Garrying
amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year.
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THE CREATIVE ART HOUSE
(a Company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 (Gontinued}
2 Income from donationj grants and legacies
Unrestricted RestTiCted
2025
2025
Total
2025
Donation5
Donations including gift aid
72,115
72,115
Grants
Arts Council England - Core Grant
Arts Council England - Culture Re¢overy and Capital
Wakefield Council Grant
Paul Hamlyn Grant
Other grants
Membership fees
221,633
221,633
7,494
3,660
40,000
154,359
7,494
3,660
40,000
23,279
131,080
Total
357.029
142,234
499,263
Income from donation, grants and legacles (prior year)
Unrestrictéd Restricted
2024
2024
Tolal
2024
Donatlons
Donaiions including gift aid
1,965
1,965
Grants
Arts Council England- Core Grant
Arts Council England- Culture Recovery and Capital
Wakefield Council Grant
Paul Hamlyn Granl
Other grants
Membership fees
221,633
1,250
85.000
40.000
58.563
40
221,633
1,250
85.000
40,000
150.738
40
92,175
Total
408.451
92,175
500,626
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THE CREATIVE ART HOUSE
(a Company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 (continued)
3 In¢ome from charitable activities
Unrestricted
Funds
2025
Total
Funds
2025
Provision of art facilities
106,008
106,008
Unrestricted
Funds
2024
Total
Funds
2024
Provision of art facililies
102.885
102,885
2025
2024
Provision of art faclllties
Studio rental
Studio service charge
Studio virtual
Studio other
Print room
Dark room
Ceramic Studio
50,995
6,878
180
1,535
17,373
8,637
20,410
106,008
48,530
7,248
1,444
3.027
19,920
3.727
18,989
102,885
4 Income from other tradlng activities
Unrestricted
2025
Total
2025
Room hire and flat
Off-site management
Contracts for services
other income
Other public courses
Coffee House
Shop incom8
24,480
156,524
6,050
2,400
16,842
35,634
6,300
248,230
24,480
156,524
6,050
2,400
16.842
35,634
6,300
248,230
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THE CREATIVE ART HOUSE
(a Company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 (Continued)
4 Income from other trading activities (prior year)
Unrestricted
2024
Restricted
2024
Total
2024
Room hire and flat
Off-site management
Contracts for seNices
Other income
Other public courses
Coffee House
Shop income
25,100
110,681
1,767
4,289
12,981
25,217
6.900
320
25,420
110,681
5,060
6.926
12.981
25.895
6,900
3,293
2,637
678
186935
193 863
5 Investment Incorne
Unrestricted Unrestrict•d
2025
2024
Bank interest
334
639
6 Raising funds
Total
Funds
2025
24,788
1,930
Total
Funds
2024
10.127
2,538
Fundraising
Marketing
26,718
12,665
During Ihe year, total expenditure on raising fund5 was £26.718 (2024: £12.665) of which unrestricted
expenditure amounted to £26.718 (2024: £8,865) and restrTrcted expenditure amounted to £Nil (2024:
3.800).
7 Expenditure on charltable actlvltles
Total
2025
Total
2024
Provision of art facilities
976.803
976,613
During the year, total expenditure on charitabl8 activities was £976,803 (2024: £976,613) of which
unrestricted expenditure amounted to £780,746 (2024: £735,249) and restricted expenditure amounted to
£196,057 (2024: £241,364).
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THE CREATIVE ART HOUSE
(a Company limited by guaranteel
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 (continued)
8 Analysis of expenditure by activities
Direct costs Support costs
2025
2025
Total
2025
Provision of art facilities
756,724
220,079
976,803
Direct Costs Support costs
2024
2024
Total
2024
Provision of art facilities
785,801
190.812
976,613
Analysls of dlrect costs
Total
Funds
2025
Total
Funds
2024
Staff costs
Other staff costs
Depreciation
Artistic programme costs
Project Costs
Coffee House costs
Shop costs
Premises costs
Marketing
262,392
7,446
145,030
40,340
148,499
19,584
3,231
112,833
17,369
756,724
330,393
804
150,440
33,135
160,567
15,048
2,634
69,935
22,845
785,801
Analysis of support C08ts
Total
Funds
2025
Total
Funds
2024
staff costs
Office costs
Professional fees
Governance costs
101,209
33,541
77,289
8,040
220,079
87.291
38,392
46.657
18,472
190,812
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THE CREATIVE ART HOUSE
(a Company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 {continued)
Auditors remuneration
2025
2024
Fees payable to the charitys auditor for the audit of the charitys annual
accounts
15.000
12,500
10 Staff costs
2025
2024
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Contribution to defined contribution pension schemes
348,069
19,981
6.795
374.845
394,427
16,572
6,685
417,684
The average number of persons employed by the charity during the year was as follows.,
2025
2024
Employees
26
24
No employee received remuneration amounting to more than £60,IXJO in 2025 (2024: none).
Key management conslst of the CEO and Co-Executive Directors (2024 - CEO. Programme Director,
Admin Director and Finance Director). The total remuneralion including employer's Nl and pension
attributable to the senior management t8am for the year was £117,376 (2024- £114,653).
11 Trustees. remuneration and expenses
Durlng the year, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits12024= £nll).
During th8 year. no Trustee expenses have been incurred (2024: £nil).
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THE CREATIVE ART HOUSE
(a Company limited by guarantee)
NOTE5 TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 {continued)
12 Intanglble assets
Website
Cost
At 1 April 2024
At 31 March 2025
9,503
9,503
Amortisatlon
At 1 April 2024
At 31 March 2025
9,503
9,503
Net book value
At 31 March 2024
At 31 March 2025
13 Tangible flxed assets
Long.temi Short-term Fixtures
other
leasehold leasehold
and
Office Computer
fixed
property property flttlngs Equipment Equipment assets
Tolal
Cost or valuation
At 1 April 2024
Additions
2,554,816 2.346.768 210,989
61,207
53,378 9,160
760
5,236,318
760
At 31 March 2025 2,554,816 2,346,768 210,989
61,207
54 138 9,160
5,237,078
Depreclation
At 1 Aprll 2024
1,010,640
Charge for the year
19,064
At 31 March 2025 1.029,704
892.260 145,668
103,893
18.454
996,153 164.122
49,671
3.145
52,457 9,160
474
2.159.856
145,030
2,304,886
52,816
52,931 9,160
Net book value
At 31 March 2025
1.525,112 1,350,615
46,867
8,391
1,207
2.932,192
At 31 March 2024
1.544,176 1.454.508
65.321
11.536
921
3,076,462
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THE CREATIVE ART HOUSE
(a Company limtted by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 (continued)
14 Debtors
2025
2024
Trade debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
59,734
28,892
52.789
31,529
88,626
84,318
15 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
Trade creditors
other laxation and social security
other creéÈtors
Accruals and deferred income
79,229
16,993
7,386
46.042
61,239
34,547
21,407
46,643
149,650
163,836
Deferred Income
2025
2024
As at 1 April
Resources released durlng the year
Resources deferred during the year
20,964
(20,964)
20.473
20,964
As at 31 March
20,473
20,964
Deferred income relates to off-site rent. services charges, room hires and other public ¢ours8S
received in advance.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 {conlinued)
16 Funds summary
Slatement of funds - current year
Balance at
1 April
2024 Income Expenditure
Balance at
31 March
2025
Transfers
inlout
Unrestricted fund5
General funds
General funds
(7.558) 711.601
(807.464)
13.205
(90,216)
Total unrestricted funds
7.558
711.601
807.464
13,205
90,216
Restricted funds
ACE Capital Funding (CapEx Grant)
Capital Project- Drury Lan8
Capital Project - Carnegie Library
Library lease
Art Fund - Herd proje
Art Fund - Research project
Baring Foundation Grant
Henry Moor8 Foundation
Charities Aid Found81ion
Creatlve Minds Talk and Draw
Creative Minds Stitching
D,0￿Y Carte Foundalion
Community Foundation Wak8fi8ld
IGEN Trust
Big Give Fundraising
Nova Wakefield
Seaglass Uni
Skillshare
30130130
The Austin and Hope Pilkington
Trust Grant
The Space
Unlimted Grant
University of Sheffield
Wakefield Council- Darkroom project
Wakefield Council - Lifeloro baming
60,246
1.524.711
1.382,048
72,457
4.956
(11.185)
(18.824)
(98,718)
(5,176)
54,017
1,505,887
1,283,330
67,281
1.600
2.538
12,314
1,600
2.538
24,907
3.000
5,000
4,366
6,000
4,550
4,987
39,623
112,593)
(1,263) (1,737>
5.000
505
6,000
4,550
(3,861)
(4,987)
(5,124>
34,499
1,750
19.127
1,624
193
(1,7501
420
1,175
(20.722)
(278)
1.346
283
1.140
(1.223)
83
5,000
(2,500)
2,500
12,000
8,906
3,036
5,700
3,660
(7,091)
(6,172) {2,734)
4.909
3,036
5.533
(167)
(3,660)
Total restricted
3.062.156 142.234
196,057
13,205
2,995.128
Total funds
3.054.598 853,835
1.003,521
2,904,912
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THE CREATIVE ART HOUSE
(a Company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 (continued)
16 Funds summary (continued)
Statement of funds - prior year
Balance at
31 March
2024
Balance at 1
April 2023
Transfers
inlout
Unrestrlcted funds
Income Expenditure
General ffunds
General funds
14.301
698.910
(744,114)
23,345
(7.5581
Total unreslricted funds
14,301
698,910
744,114
23,345
7,558
Restrlcted funds
ACE Capital Funding {CapEx Grant)
Capital Project- Drury Lane
Capltal Project - Carnegie Library
Library lease
Creative Minds Talk and Draw
Creative Minds Outside In
Leeds Hospital Charilies (NHS)
Re-Emerge
Historic England
Nova Grant
Foyle Foundation
Big Give Fundraising
Happy Healthy Holidays
Haribo Fund - Artwalk
Nova Wakefield
Seaglass Unl
Skillshare
Wild Escape Project
Unlimited Grant
73,002
1,543,573
1,480,766
77,633
(12,756)
{18,862)
{98.718)
(5.176)
(1.031)
(2,891)
60,246
1,524,711
1.382,048
72,457
1,031
{109)
3,000
24,786
11.035
16,967
3.800
1.650
10.117
(27,608)
(21.152)
(165) {16,802)
(3.800)
1,172
1.750
12,449
4,987
49,390
8,852
198
2,930
3,780
1.750
(6.254) (6,195)
(2.487)
(2,500)
{30,263}
(7.228)
(5)
(2,9611
(3,8071
19.127
1,624
193
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Total restricted
3,231,562
99,103
245,164
23,345
3,062,156
Total funds
3,245,863
798.013
989,278
3,054,598
ACE Capital Fundlng (CapEx Grant)
To provide support in the maintenance and upkeep of The Art House Building and upgrading for re-
positioning and sustainability.
Capital Project - Drury Lane
Funded by grants from the Arts Council Lottery and others towards the cost of developing a permanent
home for the charity. The fund balance represents the c05t of initial planning, leasehold land, professional
fees, construction and equipment in relation to The Art House Building, less deprecialion charged.
Capital Project - Carnegie Library
Funded primarily by grants frorn the Arts Council Lottery towards the costs of developing the Camiegie
Library into an extension to the Art House Building. The initial professional fees and project set up costs
ahead of the construction phase have been written off to revenue. £50,000 of the charity's reserves have
been put towards the project.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 (continued)
16 Funds summary (continued)
Library lease
This is a 25 year lease from Wakefield Metropolitan Dtstrict Council for use of the Carnegie Library. The
leas8 was signed in January 2014 and depreciation has commenced from May 2015. on completion of the
building,
Art Fund
Herd project: A series of 4 screenprint and crafting workshops for children and young people. and famili8S
in the asylum process, inspired by Iha Herds, a global climate change initiativ8 project.
Research grant- Jonathan Ruffer Curatorial Grants Programme, to support a series of UK trips to research
refugee and artists in l or have been through the asylum process.
Bagri Foundation
Support towards Zarah Hussain's solo exhibition 'Paradise Carpet..
Baring Foundation
The delivery of creative support sessions specifi¢ally for men experiencing poor mental health.
Blg Give Fundraising
A public driven fundraiser to support Artwalk (a bi-rnonthly ¢￿ative event across the city) and contribute
towards the running costs of the prolect. Crowd funding managed by'Big Give..
Charities Aid Foundation
Anonymous donation managed by the Charities Aid Foundation. Used to support the Charlotle Smithson
exhibition.
Creative Minds
To support Talk and Draw, 48 workshops for people seeking asylum refugees and the local communily of
all age groups.
To support Creative Stitching workshops for people seeking asylum refugees 8nd the local community of
all age groups.
Communlty Foundalion Wakefield Dlstrict
To support the Haribo Happiness Together Fund - Creative workshops lead by a practicing artlst for
Intergenerational local families and members of TAH'S Studio of Sanctuary (work with refugees and people
seeking asylum.
D'oyly Carte Foundation
Urban GardeninglEnvironment project supporting the mental wellbeing of community members.
IGEN Trust
The delivery of various Arts and Health communty projects Ihroughout 2025.
Foyle Foundatlon
Development of'well Placed, off site project and exploring other sustainable income streams.
Henry Moore Foundation
Support towards artist Bijan NJnini-Alavijeh's solo exhibition 'A Glimmer,.
Skillshare
Funds raised from sales of donated crafts created during Skill Share workshops at TAH.
The Austln and Hope Pilkinton Trust
To support a residency programme specifically supporting Disabled Artists throughout 2024125.
Nova Wakefield
Creative health work wth perinatal women including art therapy and community group work. Funded by
NOVA Wakefield.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 (continued)
Seaglass Uni
6 week creative health course co researched by participants and practitioners and project staff working
with adoptive parents. Funded by University of Sheffield via Seaglass Creative.
The SpaGe
Support towards Zarah Hussain's solo exhibition 'Paradise Carpet,.
Universlty of Sheffield
Support towards the project Cripping Breath, a collaborative research project with University of Sheffield.
Unlimited
Funding to support an artist commission by Unlimited. Support delivered by The Art House included
accommodation, delivery of workshops and supporl for artisls to participale in the work.
Wakefield Council
Darkroom project.. Commission to design and build a large-scale camera obscura, new mobile community
resource for Wakefield.
Lifelong learning.. Support lo hold Lifelong Learning Activily for Wakefield's Festival of Learning.
30130130 public challenge
Public fundraising campaign to provide free workshops for children during the summer holidays of 2024.
Transfers
Transfers to unrestricted lunds are made where the conditions on the reslricted funds have been fully met.
17 Analysls of net assets between funds
Analysls of net assets between funds - current year
Unrestricted Reslrlcted
funds
funds
Total
funds
Tangible fixed as88ts
Current assets
Creditors falling due in less than one year
21,677
34,400
1146,293)
2.910,515 2,932,192
87,970
122,370
{3.357) (149,650)
90,216
2,995,128 2,904.912
Analysis of net assets between funds - prior year
Unrestrl¢ted Restrlcled
funds
funds
Total
funds
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Creditors falling due in less Ihan one year
37.000
119,278
(163,836)
3,039.462 3,076.462
22,694
141.972
1163.8361
7.558
3,062,156 3.054.598
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 {contlnued)
18 Reconciliation of net movement in funds to net cash flow from operating activities
2025
2024
Net expenditure for the year (as per Staternent of Financial Activities)
(149,686)
(191,265)
Adjustments for..
Depreciation charges
Bank interest
Increase in debtors
(Decrease)lincrease in creditors
145,030
(334)
{4,308)
(14,186)
150,440
{639)
(2,441)
66,473
Net cash (used Inyprovlded by operating activAties
23.484
22,568
19 Analysis of Gash and cash equivalents
2025
2024
Cash in hand
33,744
57,654
20 Analysls of changes in net debt
At 1 Aprll
2024 Cash flows
At 31 March
2025
Cash at bank and in hand
57.654
23,910
33,744
21 Penslon commltments
The Charity operat8s one defined contribuli¢)n pension scheme. The assets of the schemes are held
separately from those of the Charity in independently administered funds. The total pension cost charge
represents contributions payable by the Charity to the fttnds and amounted to £6,794 {2024- £6.685).
Contributions totalling £Nil (2024: £7.967) were payable to the scheme at the balance sheet date and are
includ8d in creditors.
22 Operating lease commltments
At 31 March 2025, the charity had commitrnents to make future minimum lease payments under non
cancellable operating leases as follows-
As restated
2024
2025
Not later than 1 year
Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
1,783
4.012
1,783
5.795
5,795
7.578
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THE CREATIVE ART HOUSE
(a Company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 (Continued)
23 Related party transactions
No expenses were reimbursed to key management personnel within the year (2024: £1.643).
During the period, Trustee. Adrian Brooks. made a donation to the charity of £51,000 (2024: £45,000).
There were no other related party transactions that took place in the year (2024: none).
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