REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1071979
Re
ort of the Trustees and
Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 Jul 2024
for
THE GARAGE ART GROUP
Cooper Parry Advisory Limited
CUBO Birmingham
4th Floor
Two Chamberlain Square
8irrningham
West Midlands
B3 3AX

THE GARAGE ART GROUP
Contents of the Financial Statements
for the
ear ended 31 lul 2024
Page
Report of the Trustees
Independent Examiner'5 Report
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Note5 to the Financial Statements
7 to 11
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
12 to 13

THE GARAGE ART GROUP
Re
ort of the Tru5tee5
for the ear ended 31 Jul 2024
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 july 2024. The trustees have
adopted the provisions of 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.
ObSectives and activities
Objectives and aim5
The Garage Art Group has a primary objective for the relief of people with disabilities through the provision of art activities. This
work is carried out in the interest of social welfare with the object of improving their quality of life.
The Trustees have complied with their duty in section 4 of 2006 Charities Act to ensure the charity is for the
public benefit.
Significant actlvltles
To provide art related activities in a safe environment for adults with learning and/or mental disabilities. We encourage
5elf-reliance and motivation which improves self-contidence. All classes are staffed by professional art tutors and volunteer5.
Regular art classes take place throughout the year encoura8ing members to develop their artistic skills alongside Social and
organisational skills.
The charity organises exhibitions each year. These exhibitions serve to both promote the charitable objectives and further
improve the confidence and skills of the members.
The Garage Art Group encourage5 all students to become members of the charity thereby creating a sense of commitment both
to the charity and their own wellbeing.
The Garage Art Group benefits the public by raising awareness about mental health disability. thereby breaking down social
barriers and stigma. Members are involved in activitie5 that promote wellbeing, give them confidence and a purpose.
The charity is 31so a very important local social network for people who might otherwise become isolated from wider society.
This is reinforced by the number of long-term members of the charity. We encourage member5 to become involved in all aspects
of the charity including the organisation of exhibitions and other events.
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ort of the Trustees
ear ended 31 Jul 2024
Achlevement and performance
Charitable activities
Art classes are the main activity of the charity.
The classes were rLJn and supported by 8 staff and 20 volunteers during the year.
Garage Art Group had more than 80 member5 attending classes covering fine art, painting, drawing, Printmaking, sculpture,
5ewingltextile5 and craft.
The Group have continued to work within the local Community this year, alongside the everyday art 5e55ions.
Social and fundraising events took place, with a Christmas party, mea15, and skittle5 evenings. The group took part in a 5PDnsored
walk organised by Councillor Marion Griffiths. in aid of our charity. We also continued selling greetings cards and produced a
fundraising calendar, featuring members artwork.
The Group welcomed visits from The High Sheriff of Worcestershire. Wychavon District Councillors and Evesham Town
Councillors and we were chosen to be one of the Mayor of Eve5ham's charities.
Garage Art Group had information stands at Eve5ham Volunteer Fair's 40th anniversary event, Wallace House Open Dav,
Eve5ham Medieval Market, The Battle of Evesham and at the Evesham Baptist Church Community Centre's Mid-summer
Community Oay.
The Group spoke at the Mayor's End of Term Civic Service and presented at a Wychavon District Council's event organised by
their Homes for Ukraine Liaison Office. A presentation was also made to Matcon Ltd. at their local business premises.
The Group has an ongoing rotating exhibition of mernber's artwork at Waterside Day Hospital and Evesham Hospital's CMHT
Enhanced Care Team. Artwork was created by our additional learning needs groups for SpeakEasy N.O.W. to choc>se from to be
made into postcards 8dvert15ing their organi58tion. Ouring the year there was an exhibition of the group's artwork at Crafter'5
Companion's store in Eve5ham and a Christmas tree was exhibited at All Saints Church for Evèsham's Christmas tree display. The
group also worked on a project painting a larEe mural for Evesham Town Council with directions towards Evesham Market which
is displayed in the town.
Garage Art Group were awarded a number of grants during the year.
Structure. governance and management
Governing document
The charity 15 controlled by its governing document, a constitution adopted on I September 1998.
Recruitment and appointment of new trustees
Trustees are appointed by the Board of Trustees.
Risk management
The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in
place to provide reasonable 855urance against fraud and error.
Reference and administrative detai15
Registered Charity number
1071979
Prirtcipal address
4 Crown Court Yard
Bridge Street
EVESHAM
WRII 4RY
Trustees
G White
Mrsj Bunting
Mrs A Tomkotowicz
A Booth
Mr5 S Earlev
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earend
l Jul 2024
Reference and administrative deta115
Independent Examiner
James Howard FCCAACA
Cooper Parry Advisory Llmlted
CU80 Birmingham
4th Floor
Two Chamberlain Square
3irmingharn
West Midlands
B3 3AX
Approved by order of the board of trustees on ..21A￿l8¥.......... .........-........ and signed on its behalf bv=
G White- Trustee
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Inde
endent Examiner's Re
ort to the Trustees of
The Gara
e Art Grou
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of The Garage Art Group
I report to the charity tru5tee5 on my examination of the accounts of The Garage Art Group (the Trust) for the year ended
31 July 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in a¢cord6nce with the requirements
of the Charities Act 20111'the Act'l.
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried OLJt under Section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my
examination I have followed all applicable Oirections given by the Charity Commission under Section 1451Sllbl of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material rratters 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 Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act,. or
the accounts do not accord with those records,. or
the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of account5 set out in the
Chèrities IAc¢ount5 and Reports) Regulations 2008 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.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matter5 in connection with the examination to which attention should be
drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understandin8 of the accounts to be reached.
James Howard FCCA ACA
Cooper Parry Advisory Limited
CUBO 8irmingharn
4th Floor
Two Chamberlain Square
Birmingham
West Midlands
B3 3AX
Date..
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THE GARAGE ART GROUP
Statement of Financial Activities
for the
ear ended 31 lul 2024
2024
Total
funds
2023
Total
funds
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
fund
Note5
Income and endowments from
Donations and legacies
22.795
22,795
21,183
Charitable actlvltles
General
41,429
15,179
56.608
26,350
Other trading activities
Investment incorne
2,063
490
2,063
490
942
Total
66.777
15.179
81,956
48,475
Expenditure on
Raising funds
56.354
1,224
57,578
54,827
Chafltable activities
General
11,738
11.738
8,400
Other
S96
596
Total
68,688
1,224
69,912
63,227
NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITUREI
11.9111
13.955
12.044
114.7521
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
28.314
28.314
43,066
Total funds carried forward
26,403
13,955
40,358
28,314
The notes form part of these financial Statements
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RAGE ARTGROUP
Balance Sheet
l Jul 2024
2024
Total
funds
2023
Total
funds
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
fund
Notes
Yixed 05sets
Tangible assets
1.788
1,788
Current a55ets
Cash at bank and in hand
26,916
13,955
40,871
30,855
Credltors
Amounts falling due within one year
12.301}
12,3011
12,5411
Net current assets
24,615
13,955
38.570
28,314
Total assets less Current liabilitles
26,403
13,955
40,358
28,314
NET A55ETS
26,403
13.955
40,358
28,314
Funds
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
26,403
13,955
28,314
Totsl funds
40.358
28,314
The flnancial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on .2111kD&..................-............ and
were signed on its behalf by..
G White - Trustee
A Tomkotowicz- Trustee
The notes form part of these flnantial statements
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THE GARAGE ART GROUP
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the ear ended 31 Jul 2024
Accountin8 policie5
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial 5tatement5 of the charity. which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102. have been prepared in accordance
with the Charities SORP IFRS 1021 '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 2D191', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting
Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Charities Act 2011. The financial staterllent5 have been
prepared under the historical cost convention.
Income
All income is recoÉnised in the Statement of Financial Activitie5 once the charity ha5 entitlernent to the funds, it is
probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to
that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the
obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been cla55ified under
headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be direttly attributed to particular heading5
they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of Te50urce5.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over it5 estimated useful life.
TaxatSon
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activitie5.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used In accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
RÈstricted funds ¢3n only be used for particular restricted purposes within the object5 of the charity. Restrictions arise
when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
Other trading activities
2024
2023
Fundraising
2.063
942
Investment income
2024
2023
Deposit account interest
490
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THE GARAGE ART GROUP
Notes to the Financial Statement5- continued
for thè
ear ended 31 lul 2024
Raising funds
Raising donations and legacies
2024
2023
Support costs
3,503
3,105
Trustees, remuneration and benefits
There were no trustees, remuneration or other benefit5 for the year ended 31 July 2024 nor for the year ended
31 July 2023.
Trustees, expenses
There were no tru5tee5' expenses paid for the year ended 31 July 2024 nor for the year ended 31 July 2023.
Comparatives for the statement of financial actlwtles
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
fund
Total
funds
Income and endowments from
Donations and legacies
21,183
21,183
Charrtable activities
General
26,350
26,350
Other trading activitie5
942
942
Total
48.475
48,475
Empendlture on
Raising funds
54,827
54.827
Charitable activities
General
8,400
8.400
Total
63.227
63,227
NET INCOME/IEXPENDITUREI
114,7521
114.7521
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
43.066
43,066
Total funds carried forward
28,314
28,314
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THE GARAGE ART GROUP
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the
ear ended 31 Jul 2024
Tangible fixed assets
Flxtures
and
flttings
Cost
Additions
2,384
Depreciation
Charge for year
596
Net book value
At 31 july 2024
1,788
At 31 July 2023
Creditors.. amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
Trade creditors
Other creditors
1.701
600
1.941
600
2,301
2,541
Movement in funds
Net
movement
in funds
At
3117124
At 118123
Unrestricted funds
General fund
28,314
11,9111
26,403
Restricted funds
Restricted
13,955
13.955
TOTAL FUNDS
28.314
12.044
40.358
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows..
Incoming
resource5
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
66,777
168.6881
11,9111
Restricted funds
Restricted
15,179
11,2241
13.955
TOTAL FUNDS
81,956
169,9121
12,044
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THE GARAGE ART GROUP
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the
ear ended 31 Jul 2024
Movement In funds- continued
Comparatives for movement In fvnds
Net
rnovement
in funds
At
3117/23
At 118122
Unrestricted funds
General fund
43,066
114,7521
28,314
TOTAL FUNDS
43,066
114,7521
28,314
Comparative net movement in fund5, included in the above are as follows..
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
48,475
163,2271
114,7521
TOTAL FUNDS
48,475
163,2271
114,7521
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows..
Net
movernent
in funds
At
3117/24
At 118122
Unrestrl¢ted fLrnds
General ftjnd
43.066
116,6631
26,403
Restrlcted funds
Restricted
13,955
13,955
TOTAL FUNDS
43,066
12,7081
40,358
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds. included in the above are as
follow5..
Incoming
resources
Re50urce5
expended
Movement
in funds
VnrestrScted funds
General fund
115.252
1131,9151
116,6631
Restricted funds
Restricted
15,179
11,2241
13,955
TOTAL FUNDS
130,431
1133,1391
12.7081
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THE GARAGE ART GROUP
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the ear ended 31 Jul 2024
io.
Related party disc105ures
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 July 2024.
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THE GARAGE ART GROUP
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
for the
ear ended 31 Jul 2024
2024
2023
Income and endowments
Donations and legacles
Donations
22,795
21,183
Other trading activities
Fundraising
2.063
942
Investment income
Deposit account interest
490
Charitable activities
Grants
56,608
26,350
Total Incoming resources
81,956
48,475
Expenditure
Other trading activities
Artist Fees
Materials
Art tutor fees
Admin fees
Consultancy fee5
2,739
914
38,516
8,705
5,940
35.659
6.540
5,940
54,075
51,722
Charitable activitles
Rent and rates
Insurance
Light and heat
Telephone
Postage and stationery
Advertising
Sundries
3,611
419
1.991
446
671
2.301
1.226
3,391
251
938
331
884
1,814
10.665
7.609
Other
Fixtures and fitting5
596
Support costs
Management
Advertising
96
Flnance
Bank charge5
228
225
Information technology
Repairs and renewals
371
173
Human resources
Software1icences
474
297
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THE GARAGE ART GROUP
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
for the
ear ended 31 lul 2024
2024
2023
Human resources
Governance costs
Accountancy and legal fees
3,503
3.105
Total resources expended
69.912
63,227
Net Incomellexpenditurel
12.044
114,7521
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