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Charity registration number 1071762 Company registration number 03562299 (England and Wales) DEVON ARTS IN SCHOOLS INITIATIVE KNOWN AS DAISI ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

DEVON ARTS IN SCHOOLS INITIATIVE KNOWN AS DAISI LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Trustees Ms L Howard Mrj Levontine Ms K Brooks Ms A Devoy Mr D Harding~Brown Mr I Wood Msywu Mr S Mayhew-Tuson (Appointed 11 February 20251 Charity number 1071762 Company number 03562299 Principal address Exeter Phoenix Bradninch Place Gandy Street Exeter EX4 3LS Registered office Exeter Phoenix Bradninch Place Gandy Street Exeter EX4 3LS Independent examlner S Truran FCCA FCA Streets Bush Limited 2 Barnfield Crescent Exeter EXI IQT Bankers CAF Bank Ltd 25 Kings Hill Avenue Kent ME19 4JG

DEVON ARTS IN SCHOOLS INITIATIVE KNOWN AS DAISI CONTENTS Page Chairman's statement Tru5tees' report Statement of trustees, responsibilities Independent examiner's report io Statement of financial activities li Balance sheet 12-13 Notes to the financial statements 14-23

DEVON ARTS IN SCHOOLS INITIATIVE KNOWN AS DAISI CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The new financial year saw Daisi's sm311 team working to full capacity, across a range of creative education projects and programmes at various stages of planning and delivery. In order to sustain and grow project activity, and consolidate its financial position, Daisi's Director and Chair were focussed on building capacity and fully engaging the skills and expertise of what was still a relatively new Board, to drive these aims forward. Key actions taken throughout the year to support these aims, included expanding the Fundraising and Private Giving Working Group to develop new core funding streams into 2025- 2026 and '27, such as corporate and donor sources, arranging a Trustee Development and Away Day and strategic investment in staffing. Increased financial pressures in schools were evident through schools, increased dependence on Helen Foundation subsidies for booking workshops, further highlighting the need to diversify funding streams. Demonstrating its integral role in the regional creative education sector developed over nearly 30 years of work, Daisi leveraged its networks to successfully coordinate the Creotive Hero Awards, celebrating the work of the wide spectrum of artists, volunteers and local arts organisations making creative education happen within Devon and Torbav. Two major projects culminated with significant impact and legacy. The Teignbridge Arts Project ITAPI represented an ambitious approach to commissioning cultural education projects for Teignbridge District Council and a new strategic direction for Daisi, who led on the delivery of this initiative. We devised comprehensive support structures including tra in ing sessions and guid ance materials, lead ing to a diverse range of new creative commissions across arts forms, focus and scale, helping to develop capacity and practice locally. Our Talking Turns project celebrated its conclusion with a whole-school takeover at Shiphay Primary on 25th June, engaging over 400 children in 14 artist~led workshops. This initiative demonstrates the impact of Dai51'S core purpose of en ha ncing ch ildren and you ng people's learning and wellbeing through creative 3ctivity a nd engagement. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the funder Paul Hamlyn Foundation and all our funders, collaborators and partners for their investment and support. Following Administrator Sophie Caunter's resignatr'on in October, we reassessed staffi'ng needs. In March we were delighted to welcome Leigh Farmer for a on&year Communications and Marketing position and Project Manager Nicola Moody as maternity cover for Kate Wannell. The Board underwent renewal during the financial year. We thanked departing Trustees Callum Hyslop, Paul Leyland, Roger Kirk lour longest-standing member), and Young Trustee Emily Perryman for their exceptional contributions. Kari Brooks assumed the new Vice Chair role, while Seth Tuson joined as Young Trustee in March, strengthening our governance structure. The Away Day in March 2025 brought together the Board and staff and was a brilliant opportunity todiscuss a sha red vision for Daisi's future strategic direction, drawing on both the depth of the Director's and Assistant Director's experience and the energy and fresh perspectives of the new Board and staff members. While this year has positioned Daisi for potential growth through new partnerships, diversified funding, strengthened governance, and enhanced staff capacity, there are challenges. Unfortunately, in March 2025 Director Li2 Hill received a serious health diagnosis, which has resulted in ongoing treatment and kn'me away from the organisation. Adjustments to staff roles and responsibilitr'es have seen Assistant Director Vicci Worthy step into an Achng Director role to provide cover during this trme.

DEVON ARTS IN SCHOOLS INITIATIVE KNOWN AS DAISI CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 I would like to acknowledge the efforts and Sincerely thank Daisi's Director, staff and Board, who have adapted to these unforeseen circumstances, while continuing to deliver the highest quality creative education provision for children and young people in Devon and Torbay, and drive Daisi's aims forward. L Howard Chair Date:

DEVON ARTS IN SCHOOLS INITIATIVE KNOWN AS DAISI TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTOR'S REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The financial statements have been prepa red in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note I to the fi'nancial 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 Reporknng Standard applicable in the UK arKI Republic of Ireland {FRS 1021 (effective l January 20191. Objectives and activities The objects of Daisi are set out in the Articles of Association as follows.. lal "for the general benefit of the public and in particular but not so a5 to limit the generality of the foregoing, the advancement and enrichment of education through the arts and the improvement of lifebng educational opportunities particularly, but not exclusively, for young people for experiencing and partici pating in arts of high quality, 3 nd to formulate, prepare and esta blish schemes therefore, prt)vided that all objects of the Company shall be of a charitable nature. Ibl The arts shall include all forms of art and cultural activity including Ibut without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing) theatre, drama, dance, opera, singing, music, video, cinematography, radio, television, fine art, l iterature, craft, photography and all other activities of an artistic or cultural nature., In shaping our objectives for the year and planning our activities, the trustees have complied with their duty inspection 17151 of the 2011 Charities Act to have due regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit, including the guidance on public benefit and fee charging. Daisi relies on grants and on the income from fees and charges to cover its operating costs. The overwhelming majority of Daisi's income from fees and charges comes from publicly funded schools and education settings and are covered by the organisations, own budgets rather than charges passed on to individuals. Sometimes, for a few specific activities, Daisi does set a participation fee for the individual young people. In sethng the level of fees, charges and concessions, the trustee5 give careful consideratr'on to the accessibility of the activity for those on low incomes. In some cases, Daisi is able to recover the fee from the young person's school rather than from the individual. The trustees have pa id due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake. Flnancial review Total income in the year was £179,05512024: £279,197). Total expenditure during the year was £239,625 12024.. £229,617), leaving a deficit of £60,57012024: surplus of £49,580). Unrestricted net incoming resources was a surplus of £3,34012024: surplus of £11,149) and net incoming resources relating to restricted funds which may only be spent in accordance with the restrictions thereon was a defi'cit of £63,91012024: surplus of £38,431). Daisi's unrestricted "core" funds consist of all overheads and staff costs, less general gra nts and donations and a nominal management fee charged to each project. There was a deficit in this core fund of £5.598 12024.. surplus of £2,745) in the year.

DEVON ARTS IN SCHOOLS INITIATIVE KNOWN AS DAISI TRUSTEES, REPORT {INCLUDING DIRECTOR'S REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Reserves policy The Trustees review Daisi's reserve policy annually within the context of the financial and other risks that Daisi faces. The policy has been to maintain financial reserves at a level that will enable Dais1 tomanage the risk associated with the partial dependence on public sector grant funding. Following this review, the trustees continue to agree that the ta rget balance for reserves should be £50,000 to cover cashflow fluctuations and provide for an orderly wind down if the charity was unable to contr'nue trading. Outside that figure, reserves may be used, as agreed by the Board, to cover short-term fluctuations in income and unexpected operational pressures. The balance of unrestricted funds le5S tangible fixed assets was £74,200. This exceeds the policy by £15,958 which will be used to fund the expected f uture deficits in Daisi's unrestricted core funds. Governing Document and Charity Constitution Daisi has a Memorandum of Association and is a Registered Charity and a Company Limited by Guarantee. Daisi incorporated on 12th May 1998. The Trustees continue to esta blish written policies and guidance for procedures. In setti ng objectives and plann ing, the Trustees have given due consideration to general guidance published by the Charity Commission relating to public benefit. Risk Management Daisi identifies risk factors in all of its activities, from the individual activity to the organisation's strategic development. These are identified by the Director, or by staff who inform the Director during regular one to one catch ups or staff meetings. These factors are considered carefully through a number of mechanisms, for example through staff discussion, agenda items and discussion at Management Group and Board ￿eve1, or through papers on specific prograrnmes or approaches being presented to those bodies, followed bv discussion and mitigating factors put into action. If risks are predicted with less notice, and are of a significance that requires the attention of the Board, extra meetings andlor email discussions and agreements are put into action. The Board also hold an annual Away Day, which includes all staff, in which opportunities a nd threats are fully considered resulting in an organisation-wide ownership of a plan of action nd its inherent risks.

DEVON ARTS IN SCHOOLS INITIATIVE KNOWN AS DAISI TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTOR'S REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Recruitment and Appointment of New Trustees The Trustees shall, when complete, consist of at least 6 and not more than 15 individuals, who are over the age of 18 and all of whom support the Objects. Potential Trustees are recommended to us or come forward and express an interest in joining the Board. They then go through a recruitment process leil by the Chair. Dai51 also undertakes recruitment drives for new Trustees. beginning with a skills and diversity audit of current Trustees and forming a recruitment working party of Board and staff members who actively communicate the opportunity to diverse communities and individuals, followed by an interview process. Potential new Trustees are then invited to observe a Board meeting, and supported into their role through a range of processes such as buddying, virtual theme-based 'coffee mornings,, engagement in at least one working party, and 'spotlight' focus sessions within Board meetings. The Management Group meets to consider policies and finance to alleviate the pressure on the full board. The Group is currently composed of the Chair, Treasurer, Executive Director, and two other Trustees. The Management Group reports to the full board. Director's report Daisi began the year with much new and vibrant activity on the agenda, sethng the scene for Daisi to enter an exciting period of being very visible and connecting, in person, with a range of audiences in the coming months. To prepare for this, and make sure that we had the back-office support in place that we would need, we had advertised an Administrator position. We were delighted to receive a strong response, and interviews were set up for 23, May. Planning was also well underway for 3 upcoming events. Firstly, a new event with great potential to be repeated annually or bi-annually, the Creative Hero Awards, in collaboration with Doorstep Arts, MEO Theatre, and Beaford Arts. As members of DCEP (Devon Cultural Educatron Partnership) and TASN (Torbay Arts and Schools Network), these strategic partnerships are working together to increase engagement in cultural education for children and young people in our loc313re3. Our Creative Hero Awards 2024 aimed to raise the profile of young people's creative arts education by celebrating the many different ways in which local people are making it happen using their creativity, skill. initiative, and commitment. We were delighted to receive 65 nominatr'ons covering a wide variety of arts forms, local communities, and roles, including voluntary roles, across Devon and Torbay. The fun, buzzing and celebratory event held at Exeter th Phoenix arts centre on 29 June was extremely well attended, with over 100 people there and received excellent feed back. It a Iso gave us opportunity to create some 8reat advocacy resources, including images, video, and vox pop recordings. Meanwhile our Talking Turns take over day was taking shape. Aiming to share learning from the longer-term, collaboratrve Talking Turns IPaul Hamlyn funded) oracy project, we were to immerse a whole school in arhst- led learning for a day. Thanks to the vision and support of key project partner Kate Lee, Headte3c￿r at Shiphay Primary school this beca me a reality with 14 workshops involving j ust over 400 children taking place th indoors and outside across the school site on the 25 June 24, the day ended with a CPD sharing se55ion. Th is was a very fitting end to the practica l aspects of the project, with its ethos of developing a resea rchfu I community of interest around its centrally held tenet of artistic and creative learning fundamentally su pporting children's oracy, which in turn increase5 their acces5 to the curriculu m and all learning.

DEVON ARTS IN SCHOOLS INITIATIVE KNOWN AS DAISI TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTOR'S REPORT) ICONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 During this year our diverse programme of activities significantly strengthened community engagement, raised public awareness, and created valuable mentoring and paid work opportunities for young people. Highlights included the Art Room project, which culminated in a vibrant celebratron at On The Hill, and our dynamic presence at the Exeter Respect Festr'val, where we offered inclusive art, drumming, and flamenco workshops for all ages to take part in. We partnered with MED Theatre at the Agatha Christie International Festival to deliver creative writing and scratch performance sessions, and we were delighted to put on the 2nd Meltr'ng Pot event on 31" Oct., were we supported around 50 young North Devon musicians to perform live at The Plough Arts Centre. Additionally, creative workshops funded by the Creative East Devon Fund reached seven schools du ring the spring term, ensuring that young people across the region benefi'ted from inspiring, hands-on experiences. Our work on the Teignbridge Arts Project ITAPI was also gathering momentum. This new Daisi role was not without its challenges, in that we were workin8 across the systems of a local authority as well as a voluntarv Board, and a150 reaching out to local individuals and group5 With very different levels of fundraising and project development experience. We worked quickly to put in place a raft of support that would help people most, including training sessions, and drop-in information sessions. We were ultimately successful in encouraging 93 applications to the scheme, with a very good mix of larger and smaller requests, art form range, and applications coming f rom the more experienced a rlists as well as very grass roots voluntary a nd local community-based enterprising individuals. With significant Daisi work needed on all the relevant processes, including guidance documents, application form and marking scheme development, we certainly had our hands full. But overall, despite some challenging moments, it was a most exciting, creative, learning experience for Daisi, and the TAP Board were extremely pleased with how we had collaboratively, with them and Teignbridge Council, driven the scheme forward and turned it into reality, with just over 40 local Teignbridge groups, organisations and individuals benefitting from the funding and enhancing the arts and cu Itu ral offers in loca I communities. Within the maelstrom of the above intense actrvities, we knew that we also needed to look forward at Daisi resources for 2025 and beyond. Our analysis of Daisi's delivery work showed clearly that the increased pressure, both financial and timewise, in schools was making direct purchase of Daisi services by schools even more restricted. Our raft of school workshops was overwhelmingly being booked by schools within the remit of The Helen Foundation ITHFI. who subsidise their costs, with just over 78% of all School workshops being subsidised by THF. We therefore picked up our work on a clear fundraising plan of action to support work in 2025-26 and beyond. To assist this. we started to develop plans for an early Spring 2025 Away Dav for staff and Boa rd. This felt very timely, to bring our relatively new Boa rd together. celebrate Dai5i's very active year, and strategically look to the future. This event ultimately took place on I" March 25 in the wonderful surrou ndings of Creative Beings in Awliscombe. An inspiring opportu n itv for the Boa rd to get to know each other better, reflect on Oaisi progress, and have some blue-sky thinking time together. Our Board fLSndraising group also picked up the pace on regular meetings and developing new ideas on securing new private and corporate giving. We started putting some of these plans into action, with our first success being acceptance onto the Big Give Arts for Impact matched donations programme due to run in March 2025, We knew this would be a lot cl, unfamiliar, campaign work for Daisi to achieve, but were very pleased that our presentation of the case for support for Daisi as a whole las opposed to our more familiar project-based cases) was developing well and was of the quality and clarity needed to secure a place on the scheme. We were also very pleased to successfully secure all of our staff places on Cosmic'5 funded digital skills programme, offering all staff the opportunity to attend a wide range of workshops around upgrading our digital Skills. As the digital and Al worlds continue to develop this was an excellent opportunity to ensure that our staff, whi15t a Iready fairly tech savvy, are able to keep pace with ongoing advances in technology, and especially the colla borative working potential that they offer.

DEVON ARTS IN SCHOOLS INITIATIVE KNOWN AS DAISI TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTOR'S REPORT) ICONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 These conversations also led to considering what staffing capacity Daisi really needed as we moved towards 2025-6. Our Ad m in istrator Sophie Caunter had been invaluable during the TAP project with its high (Èmands upon administration of systems, but Sophie's resignation in October 24 opened the opportunity to r consider what we most needed. Ultimately thi5 led to the creation of a new, on&year communications and marketing post into which we were delighted to recruit Leigh Farmer in March 2025. This took place alongside us recruiting Nicola Moody into our Project Manager (maternity coverl role, as we wished Kate Wannell all the very best for her maternity leave. Both new staff hit the ground running and after attending the Board and staff Away Day as their first Daisi day of work we applaud the way in which both have so quickly understood Daisi's work a nd proactively contributed to ongoing progress. As we moved from Summer to Autumn we had 3 few changes at Board level. Callum Hyslop resigned. and long-term Trustee Paul Leyland let us know he was due to resign shortly. Daisi staff and Board extend their thanks to both Callum and Paul, who had given of their excellent experience and always been kind and su pportive in their approach. Kari Brooks also took up the role of Vice Chair, a role that Daisi has wa nted to have for some time, in order to enhance the depth of our Board structure. Later in the year our lorEest standing Board member, Roger Kirk, reached the end of his term. Roger has been an exceptional Board member, and we consider ourselves very lucky to have benefitted from his input over so many years. Always demanding of excellence, but always supportive and nurturing, everyone at Daisi sends a warm thank you to Roger for his valuable contribution, through the enduring The Helen Foundation partnership, as well as his consistent support of Daisi staff. Young Trustee Emily Perryman also resigned in November 24 and we thank Emily for her most useful perspective and professional, supportive manner. Meanwhile we were delighted to be joined by new Young Trustee Seth Tuson in March 2025, bringing his highly relevant mix of music and North Devon experience to our work. In 2024-25, Daisi engaged 3,582 young people in creative projects, with 1,432 identified as more vulnerable or disadvantaged. We worked with 35 professional artists, delivered projects across 970A of Devon's districts, and achieved 73 collaborations or partnerships. While these figures are slightly lower than in previous years, this reflects the nature of the prqects delivered and a strategic shift in focus. Daisi has been investing time in strengthening long-term security and developing deeper strategic partnerships to support future sustainabilitv. As the year came to a close, with our new staff in place, and having just had our Board and staff Away Dav, we were raring to move into 2025-26 with our clear plan, driving forward Daisi's reach and engagement with young people most in need of the creative and wellbeing support unique to participation in the arts. and with the teachers and communities vita I to the process of ensuri ng you ng people can access their creative education. Unfortunately, in mid-march our Director of over 20 years received a serious health diagnosis resulting in surgery and ongoing treatment. Responding to this unexpected turn of events, the staff team and Board worked closely together, with our Director Liz, to adjust to the new situatron and ensure that Daisi continued to move forward, ably led by Assistant Director Vicci Worthy stepping into an Acting Director role. Thank you to all staff and Board for this demonstration of Daisi's adaptive character and well-e5tablished teamwork approach, alongside genuine valuing and care of our staff team, and all the people with whom we work.

DEVON ARTS IN SCHOOLS INITIATIVE KNOWN AS DAISI TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTOR'S REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were.. Mr R Kirk Mr P Leyland Ms L Howard Mrj Levontine (Resigned 13 November 20241 (Resigned 23 Ju ly 20241 Ms K Brooks Ms A Devoy Ms E Perryman Mr D Harding-Brown Ms A Lloyd Mr I Wood Msywu Mr C Hyslop Mr S Mayhew-Tuson (Resigned 15 Ja nuary 20251 IResiEned 17July 20251 IResiEned 28June 20241 IAppointed 11 February 20251

DEVON ARTS IN SCHOOLS INITIATIVE KNOWN AS DAISI TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTOR'S REPORTI (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Statement of trustees, responsibilities Thetrustees, who are also the directors of Devon Arts In Schools Initiative forthe purpose of company law, aro rosponsible forproparingtheTrustees' Reportandthefinancial statements in accordfince with applicablc law and United l<ingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). Comp1c ny Law requiresthe trustecs to preparft finr)ncial statements for each financial year which givo a true and fair view of the state of affairsof the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company forthat year. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to: select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently,. observe the methods ènd principles in the Charities SORP,. make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent,. and prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unle55 It 15 inappropri?te to presume that the charity will continue in operation. The trustee.£ ci rp re.%pon.£ible for l<ecping ad o qurltc accountinE rpcords thtit disclose with rpason¢iblo. ¢iccufrlCV at any time the financial p051tion of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the cliarity and hence fortaking reasonable steps forthe prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. The trustees, report was approved by the Board of Trustees. Ms LHoward Chair Date: .241Ii November2025..........................

DEVON ARTS IN SCHOOLS INITIATIVE KNOWN AS DAISI INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF DEVON ARTS IN SCHOOLS INITIATIVE I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Devon Arts In Schools Iritiative (the charity) for the year ended 31 March 2025. Responsibilities and basis of report As the trustees of the charity land also its directors for the purposes of company lawl 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 auditaj under Part 16 of the 2006 Act 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 (the 2011 Act). In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llb} of the 2011 Act. 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., accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act,. Of the financial statements do not accord with those records,. or the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or 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 account5 in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK arKI Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to wh￿h attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached, S Truran FCCA FCA Streets Bush Limited Chartered Accountants 2 Barnfield Crescent Exeter 10-

DEVON ARTS IN SCHOOLS INITIATIVE KNOWN AS DAISI STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2025 2025 Total Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2024 2024 Total 2025 2024 Notes Income from". Donations and grants Charitable activities Investments 982 31,065 5,768 141,240 142,222 31,065 5,768 26,433 29,169 5,675 217,920 244,353 29,169 5,675 Total income 37,815 141,240 179,055 61,277 217,920 279,197 Ex enditure on,. Charitable activities 34,475 205,150 239,625 50,128 179,489 229,617 Net incomingl(out8oing resources before transfers 3,340 163,9101 160,570) 11,149 38,431 49,580 Gross tra nsfers between fund5 {3,4461 3,446 Net (expenditurel/ income for the year/ Net movement in funds 11061 160,4641 {60,5701 11,149 38,431 49,580 Fund balances at l April 2024 74,306 169,937 244,243 63,157 131,506 194,663 Fund balances at 31 March 2025 74,200 109,473 183,673 74,306 169,937 244,243 The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognlsed in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities. The statement of financial activities also complies with the requirements for an income and expenditure account under the Companie5 Act 2006. 11

DEVON ARTS IN SCHOOLS INITIATIVE KNOWN AS DAISI BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 2025 2024 Notes Fixed assets Tangible assets 69 Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand io 14,347 181,333 14,292 251,767 195,680 266,059 Creditor5: amounts falling due withln one year li 112,0071 121,885) Net current assets 183,673 244,174 Total assets less current liabilities 183,673 244,243 Income funds Restricted funds Unrestricted funds 12 109,473 74,200 169,937 74,306 183,673 244,243 12-

DEVON ARTS IN SCHOOLS INITIATIVE KNOWN AS DAISI BALANCE SHEET {CONTINUED) AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of tt Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 31 March 2025. The director acl<nowledges her 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 statement5 were approved by the Trustees on Ms L Howard Chair Company reglstration number 03562299 13

DEVON ARTS IN SCHOOLS INITIATIVE KNOWN AS DAISI NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Accounting policies 1.1 Accounting convention The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" I'FRS 102,1 and the Charities SORP 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 IFRS 1021" (effective l January 20191. 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 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows. The financial statement5 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 re50urce5 to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basi5 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. Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors 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 All i ncoming resources are included on the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is ￿gallY entitled to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. In the event that a donation is subject to condition5 that require a level of performance by the charity before the charity is entitled to the funds. the income is deferred and not recognised until those conditions are fully met, or the fulfilment of those conditions is wholly within the control of the charitv and it is probable that these conditions will be fullilled in the reporting period. 1.5 Expenditure Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to parttcular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. 14-

DEVON ARTS IN SCHOOLS INITIATIVE KNOWN AS DAISI NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Accounting policies Icontinued) 1.6 Tangible fixed assets Ta ngible fixed assets are inib'ally 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 followin8 bases: Computer equipment Office equipment SOOA on cost 330A on cost The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds a nd the carrying value of the asset, and is recogn ised in the statement of financia l activities. 1.7 Financial instruments The cha rity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 'Basic Fina ncial I nstruments, and Section 12'0ther Financial Instruments Issues, of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments. Financial instruments are recogn ised in the charity's ba lance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Basic financial assets Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at tra nsaction price i ncluding transaction costs and are su bsequent ly carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate ol interest. Fina ncial assets classified as receivable within one year a re not amortised. Basic financial liabilities Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrLsment is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised. 15-

DEVON ARTS IN SCHOOLS INITIATIVE KNOWN AS DAISI NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Donations and grants Unrestricted Restricted funds funds Total Unrestricted Restricted funds funds Total 2025 2025 2025 2024 2024 2024 Donations 982 141,240 142,222 26,433 217,920 244,353 Charitable activities Total Unrestrlcted funds 2024 2025 Creating arts opportunities 31,065 29,169 Investments Total Unrestrlcted funds 2025 2024 Bank interest 5.768 5,675 16-

DEVON ARTS IN SCHOOLS INITIATIVE KNOWN AS DAISI NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Charitable activities 2025 2024 Staff costs Depreciation and impairment Direct costs Marketing Office costs Insurance Independent examination fees Bank charges Bad debts 108,837 67 110,153 240 13,050 1,127 3,553 60 2,538 91.524 448 117,288 2,322 14,178 839 2,958 60 239,625 229,617 239,625 229,617 Analysis by fund U nrestricted funds Restricted fu nds 34,475 205,150 50,128 179,489 239,625 229,617 Trustees No trustees received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year12024: £nill. During the year no trustees received reimbursed expenses12024: £nil}. Trustees made donations to the cha rity th is year totalling £5012024: £501. Employees The average monthly number of employees during the year was: 2025 Number 2024 Number 17-

DEVON ARTS IN SCHOOLS INITIATIVE KNOWN AS DAISI NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Employees {Continuedl Employment costs 2025 2024 Wages and salaries 108,837 91,524 The aggregate employee benefits of key management personnel for the year ended 31 March 2025 were £56,90812024: £46,252). There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000, Taxation The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within Section 505 of the Taxes Act I9￿ or section 252 of the Taxationof Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to it charitable objects. Tanglble fixed assets Computer equlpment Office equlpment Total Cost At l April 2024 15,752 8,495 24,247 At 31 March 2025 15,752 8,495 24,247 Depreciation and impairment At l April 2024 Depreciation cha rged in the year 15,752 8,427 68 24,179 68 At 31 March 2025 15,752 8,495 24,247 Carrying amount At 31 March 2025 At 31 March 2024 69 69 18-

DEVON ARTS IN SCHOOLS INITIATIVE KNOWN AS DAISI NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 10 Debtors 2025 2024 Amounts falling due within one year: Trade debtors Prepayments and accrued income 11,288 3,059 11,322 2,970 14,347 14,292 11 Creditors.. amounts falling due within one year 2025 2024 Other taxation and social security Deferred incorne Trade creditors Other creditors Accruals and deferred income 2,329 1,920 8,339 7,440 1,186 3,000 5,037 846 3,795 12,007 21,885 19-

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DEVON ARTS IN SCHOOLS INITIATIVE KNOWN AS DAISI NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ICONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 13 Analysis of net a55ets between funds Unrestricted Restricted funds funds Total Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2024 Total 2025 2025 2025 2024 2024 Fund balances at 31 March 2025 are represented by: Tangible assets Current assets/ Iliabilitiesl 69 69 74,200 109,473 183,673 74,237 169,937 244,174 74,200 109,473 183,673 74,306 169,937 244,243 14 Legal Status Daisi Arts in Schools Initiative IDAISII is a company incorporated in England and Wales limited by guarantee with no share capital. The liability of each member under guarantee is limited to £1. 23-