REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
FOR
ART SPACE PORTSMOUTH LIMITED
COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 01590132 REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1106685
ART SPACE PORTSMOUTH LIMITED
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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| Report of the Trustees | 1 - 5 |
| Examiners' Report | 6 |
| Statements of Financial Activities | 7 |
| Balance Sheet | 8 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 9 - 14 |
ART SPACE PORTSMOUTH LIMITED
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
The trustees, who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act, submit their annual report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025.
STATUS AND ADMINISTRATION
Art Space Portsmouth Limited became a registered charity on 10 November 2004, number 1106685, and is also a registered company, number 1590132, limited by guarantee. The governing document is represented by the companies Memorandum and Articles of Association issued when the company was incorporated on 8 October 1981.
The trustees, who served during the year were: -
Tracey McEachran Evagelia Hagikalfa Very Revd Dr Anthony Cane Peter Dawson Angela Parks resigned 25.11.2024 Rachel Johnston Jonathan Chambers
Rotation of trustees:
The Board of Trustees shall comprise not less that five and not more that eleven persons.
At every Annual General Meeting one-third of the elected and appointed members of the Board of Trustees, or if their number is not a multiple of three then the number nearest to one-third, shall retire from office. The members to retire shall be those longest in office since their last election. Regarding members of the Board of Trustees who have been in office for the same length of time, in the absence of agreement the members to retire shall be selected by lot. A retiring Board member shall be eligible for re-election further to a maximum period of six years. Co-opted persons shall stand down at the Annual General Meeting following their co-option but shall be eligible for further co-option.
Chairperson Tracey McEachran (appointed 03.01.2023)
Company secretary
Address and registered office 27 Brougham Road Southsea Hampshire PO5 4PA Bankers Cooperative Bank Plc 46/48 Arundel Street Portsmouth Hampshire PO1 2RG
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ART SPACE PORTSMOUTH LIMITED
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES - Continued
Accountants:
KSL Accountants & Business Advisors 8 Spur Road Cosham Portsmouth Hampshire PO6 3EB
OBJECTIVES
Art Space Portsmouth (ASP) is committed to supporting and encouraging the practices of visual artists at every stage of their careers in the development of new work through:
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The provision of 31 affordable studio spaces in the heart of Portsmouth since 1980
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An artist development programme strategically focused on supporting, promoting and advancing the ambitions of ASP Artist
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Members and Associates
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Gallery and resources, accessible to all ASP Artist Members
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A Co-operative community of artist members
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Culturally engaging with the wider community of Portsmouth
Art Space Portsmouth embeds opportunities for artists in financial need throughout its programme and provision. Art Space Portsmouth is a registered charity committed to reaching these aims and contributing to the cultural ecology of Portsmouth and the surrounding regions.
ORGANISATION
The day to day running of the company is delegated to the Studio and Programme Manager (company secretary), who is answerable to the Board of Trustees. Meetings are held every 12 weeks, whereby strategic issues, new projects and finance considerations are discussed.
REVIEW
The company has operated during the year and has generated an overall profit to carry forward.
PUBLIC BENEFIT
Visual artists are the primary beneficiaries of the charity through the provision of low cost studios; however our other organisational aims, to promote learning and appreciation of the visual arts to benefit the wider public and local community are evidenced through an active programme of:
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Open Studios
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• Project activities such as mentoring and gallery exhibitions • Peer group support and networking • The ASP urban garden • Individual and group exhibitions • Residencies for artists at every stage of their careers
All of these activities are fundamental to our charitable aims and clearly evidence public benefit.
Reporting on Public Benefit
The Trustees have paid due regard to the guidance on public benefit in deciding what activities the charity should undertake, as issued by the Charities Commission; arising from the Charities Act 2006.
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ART SPACE PORTSMOUTH LIMITED
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES - Continued
ORGANISATIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2024-25
Art Space Portsmouth Annual Report: A Year of Creativity and Community
This report provides a summary of the key achievements and contributions of our members from April 2024 to March 2025. It is a testament to the vibrant and dedicated community of artists that make up Art Space Portsmouth.
Membership and Studio Activity
The Art Space Portsmouth community saw positive growth this year, with our number of studio holders increasing from 31 to 32 by March 2025. This included new members Lucy Mayes and Daniel Gent, who moved into Studio 7, as well as Sam Weldon, Trudy Barber, and Laura Simpson joining as members. The studio spaces remain a hub of creative production, with members like Colin Merrin using his studio for 6-8 hours a day, four or five days a week, and Naty Lopez-Holguin averaging over 73 hours per month.
Artists
Artists This year was marked by a number of outstanding accomplishments that demonstrate the high calibre and broad influence of our members' work.
● Jon Adams showed exceptional community engagement and social impact. He ran a free two-part life drawing workshop at St Simon's Church for 42 asylum seekers and refugees. He also created a specific work, ‘Hello Gaza, Warsaw Calling’, which was sold at the Bankside Gallery in London with all proceeds going to the UNICEF Gaza Crisis Appeal for children. Additionally, his research on trauma was published in a professional chapter and his work is being used by researchers globally.
● Colin Merrin achieved significant professional recognition by participating in four group exhibitions with the prestigious Royal Watercolour Society (RWS) in London. He has been an elected member of the society since 2009 and his exhibitions attracted approximately 3,000 attendees each.
● Sue Eves demonstrated exceptional leadership as Chair of the Events & Exhibitions Sub-Committee, where she cofounded the highly successful 20x20 events. The events are currently being delivered exceptionally by Clive Tagg. Furthermore, in her role as Studio One coordinator, she successfully mentored and supported six residents who have now moved into permanent studios.
● Lorraine Molins showcased her curatorial skills by organising and serving as the main curator for the ‘Women of Art Space’ exhibition. Her work was also represented and exhibited by Noon Powell Fine Art in London.
● Sabatin Bascoban made a significant impact on art education, teaching painting and drawing to nearly 60 adult students at the City of Portsmouth College. This effort not only imparted artistic skills but also fostered a sense of community among the participants.
● Anita Bell, an associate member, had a highly productive year. Her work was selected for prominent exhibitions, including the Black Swan Open in Frome and Women in Abstraction with the Atkinson Gallery. She also took part in the Society of Designer Craftsmen at Bankside Gallery and the Emsworth Arts Trail, while continuing to exhibit with Artisan Gallery. Her commitment to sharing her expertise was evident in the talks she gave to five different textile and embroidery groups and the workshops she led for two of them.
● Sarah Anne Patel, a talented oil painter and sculptor, had an outstanding year with international reach. Her paintings were exhibited in Menerbes, France, at a private collection event with an attendance of 780, and her large-scale drawing and painting were shown at konsum 163 in Berlin to an audience of over 1,500. She also participated in the Royal Academy of Arts in London, where she was invited to be a panelist for a discussion on the role of the artist in contemporary times. Back in Portsmouth, she had a successful Open Studios event and exhibited etchings at the Omega Printmakers' Annual Exhibition.
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ART SPACE PORTSMOUTH LIMITED
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES - Continued
Artists continued
● Mike Bartlett, a prominent figurative contemporary painter and associate member, had a successful year of exhibitions and charitable work. His work was well-received at the Jack House Gallery’s 'Remembering Mr Boshier' show. A key highlight was his participation in 'Intimate Visions, Six Contemporary Artists' at The Stapleford Granary in Cambridge, where his work was well-received and resulted in two paintings being sold. In addition to his own practice, he collaborated with local artists Arturo Casciaro and Rob Storey and contributed to the Oli Bennett charity auction.
● Gillian Hawkins had a prolific year of exhibitions, with work featured in eight different shows across the UK. She participated in the prestigious Black Swan Open Art Exhibition in Frome and the "Works on Paper" open exhibition at Green & Stone in London. Locally, she was a key contributor to exhibitions at the Jack House Gallery and the Spring Arts Centre. She also gave a talk on her work at the Jack House Gallery. Beyond her artistic practice, she provided valuable service to Art Space as a member of the membership committee.
● Rachel Johnston made a significant impact through her collaborative projects and teaching. She worked with communities in Gosport and Portsmouth on two projects: ‘Our Garden,’ which resulted in a printed publication for Hampshire Libraries, and ‘Repair and Mend,’ which explored textiles and memory with older residents. She also shared her textile skills by giving talks and teaching workshops to over 250 participants at West Dean College of Arts and Conservation. Her work was featured in three group exhibitions, including ‘Soft Geometry 3’ at the Jack House Gallery.
● Lynn Nicholls had an exceptional year of curatorial and charitable work. She was the exhibitions co-ordinator for the Southern Ceramic Group, successfully organising several large-scale exhibitions, including the 'Corner Collective Pop Up' which had over 400 visitors and high sales. Her leadership in the Empty Bowls project, now in its ninth year, was a major highlight; she coordinated the making of 100 bowls with community participation and organised an auction that raised approximately £1,900 for charity. She also contributed work to raise funds for 'Art & Peace in the Middle East' and 'Arms Around the Child', and ran a popular ceramic workshop as a Guest Artist at the Round Tower in Old Portsmouth.
Art Space Portsmouth Members
Studio holders
Tobin Thomson, Chris Wood, Mike Blackman, Greg Palmer, Rachel Johnston, Philip Sanderson, Lucy Mayes, Daniel Gent, Sabatin Bascoban, Jan Williams, Gillian Hawkins, Neil Taylor, Evagelia Hagikalfa, Jeannie Driver, Colin Merrin, Lynn Nicholls, Sarah Anne Patel, Anne Shaw, Clive Tagg, Agata Wojcieskiewicz, Lorraine Molins, John Green, Jon Adams, Markella Korai, Naty Lopez-Holguin, Sue Eves, Patti Gaal-Holmes, Amanda Berridge, Olana Light, Adrian Mundy, Kate Street, Kevin Dean
Non-studio holders
Mike Bartlett, Geoff Catlow, Jan Frith, Julie Graves, Paul Hartley, Huw Heywood, Patricia Sharman, Tanya Wood, Dominique Kalume Kalif, Steve Buggle, Anita Bell, Jacky Dillon, Bridget Lloyd, Anitha, Karl Bailey, Isis Selmikaitis, Harry Payne, Chien - Yu Chen, Joshua Raffell, Tracey McEachran, Abigail Burt, Sally Sole, David Leefe Kendon, Sam Weldon, Laura Simpson, Trudy Barber
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ART SPACE PORTSMOUTH LIMITED
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES - Continued
Chair’s Report
Dear Members and Supporters of Art Space Portsmouth,
I am pleased to present this year’s Chair’s Report, reflecting on the period from April 2024 to April 2025. As ever, it has been a year of transition, creativity, and community and I remain incredibly proud of the dedication, talent, and resilience that defines Art Space Portsmouth
Strengthening Our Core Team
Once again, this year has seen changes within our core team. In November 2024, we welcomed Maricar Jagger as our new Office Manager. Maricar has quickly become an integral part of Art Space, helping to bring structure, consistency, and warmth to our daily operations. At the same time, Clive Tagg joined us to lead on asset management. His insight, experience, and practical approach have already had a significant impact, and he is playing a key role in developing our physical infrastructure and contributing to the wider life of the organisation.
Steve Baker continues in his role as Community Engagement Director, and his steady, thoughtful leadership is helping shape Art Space into a more collaborative, strategic, and self-sustaining organisation. Alongside Maricar and Clive, he is helping to embed clearer systems and processes so that vital organisational knowledge is not lost when team members change. This shift towards sustainable working practices marks an important turning point for us – ensuring that Art Space is resilient, well-organised, and able to grow into the future.
We are also fortunate to have Sarah Patel on our team. Sarah continues to take care of the cleaning duties but also goes above and beyond, supporting us in all sorts of ways behind the scenes. She is an invaluable presence who helps keep the building safe and welcoming.
Adrian Mundy continues to lead on marketing and communications. His thoughtful, consistent work ensures that our stories are told with clarity and creativity. Adrian has been instrumental in maintaining a strong and cohesive social media presence, helping us reach wider audiences and celebrate the incredible work of our members.
Together, this dedicated team – Maricar, Clive, Steve, Sarah, and Adrian – brings energy, stability, and commitment to everything we do. Having a strong central team is already bringing new ideas and momentum to Art Space, and it’s helping to build a more sustainable future for our organisation.
Governance and Organisational Development
This year we’ve focused on clarifying the structure and purpose of our internal committees, with the aim of fostering more participation and creating a more self-sustaining artistic community. We're building a stronger central team – not reliant on just one person – and that approach is already bringing new energy, ideas, and stability to our work.
We also continue to strengthen board engagement through regular meetings and clear strategic planning, ensuring that Art Space remains rooted in transparency and shared vision.
Artistic Life and Community Spirit
Despite ongoing challenges with funding and resources, the creative energy of our members remains extraordinary. We hosted a wide range of exhibitions, welcomed visiting artists, and enjoyed a series of fantastic 20x20 evenings – all testament to the commitment and passion of our artist community.
Our Open Studios event, while slightly down in numbers, was a real highlight. The quality of work was exceptional, and the atmosphere – as ever – warm, generous, and inspiring. Events like this reinforce just how important physical spaces and in-person moments are in sustaining artistic communities.
In Memory of Julie Graves
This year we sadly said goodbye to Julie Graves, a much-loved member of Art Space Portsmouth and a generous, kindhearted presence within our community. Julie was a talented local artist who gave so much to this organisation over the years. She was deeply valued and warmly regarded by many, and her loss has been felt across our entire community. We were honoured to celebrate her life and work through the beautifully curated exhibitions Strange Combinations, held at Art Space Portsmouth (25th–30th March 2025) and Jack House Gallery (28th March–12th April 2025). Our heartfelt thanks go to the members who coordinated these exhibitions in tribute to Julie’s artistic legacy and enduring spirit.
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ART SPACE PORTSMOUTH LIMITED
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES - Continued
Funding and Future Focus
We continue to face challenges in securing consistent funding and maintaining our historic building. Jeanne Devine has done brilliant work leading our ARC (Arts Council England) bid – a process which has evolved from a single project proposal into a much wider piece of work around understanding the needs of our artists and shaping our organisational future. It’s becoming a vital tool for deepening connection and planning collaboratively for the years ahead.
We remain grateful for the ongoing support from the council, particularly with regard to our building, but we know we must now look further afield for additional funding. Everything we are doing – from restructuring our core team to strengthening systems and articulating our
Financial Sustainability
While we are pleased to have maintained a stable financial position over the past year, we continue to operate within a tight budget. The board is actively monitoring our finances to ensure we remain sustainable, and we are exploring new ways to diversify our income. Our goal is not only to protect the future of Art Space Portsmouth, but to strengthen the support we offer to our studio holders, artist members, and the wider creative community. Financial resilience remains a key priority as we look to the future.
A Call to Collective Action
As always, we rely on the contributions of our members – not just to run Art Space, but to prove its value. Your input helps us tell the story of our impact to funders, local government, and the wider public. Please continue to share your achievements, attend meetings, and get involved. This is your organisation, and your participation keeps it alive.
Thank You
Thank you to all our members, trustees, staff, and supporters. It is your creativity, generosity, and care that makes Art Space Portsmouth more than just a building – it makes it a community. I look forward to another year of shared growth, creativity, and connection.
With gratitude Tracey McEachran Chair, Art Space Portsmouth
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ART SPACE PORTSMOUTH LIMITED
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES - Continued
FINANCIAL RESULTS
The net incoming resources for the year amounted to £8,009 (2024: net incoming resources £14,775)
This comprised a £8,009 surplus for the year attributable to general unrestricted funds and £0 attributable to restricted funds.
INVESTMENT POWERS
These are governed by the Memorandum of Association which permits the funds to be invested in or upon such investments, securities or property as may be thought fit.
RESERVES
Note 11 on page 14 to the financial statements shows the assets and liabilities attributable to the various funds by type, and also describes the purpose for the fund and summarises the year's movements on each fund. Unrestricted funds amounted to £81,242 (£73,324 - 2024) and restricted funds amounted to £3,758 (£3,758 - 2024) as at 31 March 2025.
RISK MANAGEMENT
The trustees examine the major risks that the charity faces each financial year when preparing and updating the strategic plan. The charity has developed systems to monitor and control these risks to mitigate any impact that they may have on the charity in the future.
TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES
Company and Charity law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and its financial activities for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; and
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose, with reasonable accuracy at any time, the financial position of the charity, and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the governing document, applicable Accounting Standards and the Charity Commission's Statement of Recommended Practice 2000, the regulation made under Section 44 of the Charities Act 1993 and the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
This report was approved by the Trustees on 23 September 2024
ON BEHALF OF THE TRUSTEES:-
T McEachran Chair
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EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ON THE UNAUDITED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF ART SPACE PORTSMOUTH LIMITED
We report on the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The Charity's trustees (who are also the directors for the purpose of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under Section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011(the 2011 Act)) and that an independent examination is required.
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is our responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act
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to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by Charity Commission (under Section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of the independent examiner's report
Our examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statements below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with our examination, no matter has come to our attention:
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(1) which gives our reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements
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to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006; and
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to prepare accounts with the accounting records, comply with the accounting requirements of Sections 394 and 395 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and reporting by Charities.
have not been met; or
- (2) to which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
KSL Accountants & Business Advisors
8 Spur Road Cosham
Portsmouth Hampshire PO6 3EB
Date: 23 September 2024
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ART SPACE PORTSMOUTH LIMITED
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 (INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT)
| Notes INCOMING RESOURCES Activities in furtherance of the charity's objects: 2 Other Income 3 Investment income TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES RESOURCES EXPENDED Cost of generating funds: Fundraising and Publicity Charitable expenditure: Direct charitable expenditure 4 Management and Administration of the Charity 5 TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED NET INCOMING/(OUTGOING) RESOURCES FOR THE YEAR BEFORE TRANSFERS AND REVALUATIONS Total funds brought forward at 1 April 2024 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD AT 31 MARCH 2025 |
Notes | Unrestricted Funds Restricted General Funds 2025 2025 2025 2024 £ £ £ £ 67,527 - 67,527 65,317 154 - 154 1,535 596 - 596 456 Total |
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| 68,277 - 68,277 67,308 |
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| - - - - 52,665 - 52,665 45,965 7,604 - 7,604 6,568 |
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| 60,269 - 60,269 52,533 |
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| 8,009 - 8,009 14,775 73,234 3,758 76,992 62,217 |
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| 81,242 3,758 85,000 76,992 |
The results in the statement of financial activities relate to continuing operations.
There were no recognised gains or losses other that those included in the statement of financial activities.
The notes on pages 9 to 14 form part of these financial statements
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ART SPACE PORTSMOUTH LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
| FIXED ASSETS Tangible Assets CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash at Bank and In Hand CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within one year NET CURRENT ASSETS: NET ASSETS UNRESTRICTED FUNDS General Funds RESTRICTED FUNDS Restricted Fund |
Notes | 2025 2024 £ £ 7 7 |
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| 8 9 10 11 11 |
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| 763 240 93,050 85,206 |
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| 93,814 85,446 (8,821) (8,461) |
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| 84,993 76,985 |
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| 85,000 76,992 |
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| 81,242 73,234 |
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| 3,758 3,758 |
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| 85,000 76,992 |
For the year ended 31 March 2025, the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The directors acknowledge their responsibility for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and for the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to small companies subject to the small companies regime.
Approved by the Board of Trustees on 15 September 2025 and signed on its behalf.
Chairperson
Tracey McEachran
The notes on pages 9 to 14 form part of these financial statements.
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ART SPACE PORTSMOUTH LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Preparation of Accounts
The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention and incorporate the results of the principal activity which is described in the trustees' report and which is continuing. The accounting policies have remained unchanged throughout the year and are set out below.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective January 2007) and Companies Act 2006.
Grant Income
Grants are received in respect of direct projects in which the charity are involved. The money received must then be directy used for costs associated with those individual projects.
Grants received in respect of expenditure charged to the statement of financial activities during the year have been included in the surplus (2023: surplus) for the year.
Grants received in respect of fixed assets are deferred and included in the statement of financial activities at the point when the asset becomes receivable.
Grants received to be used for specific expenditure are treated as restricted income flows on the face of the statement of financial activity. All other grants received are treated as unrestricted income.
Incoming Resources
All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities when receivable.
Resources Expended
Resources expended are accounted for on an accruals basis. Resources expended include attributable VAT, which cannot be recovered by the Charity.
Management and Administration Costs
Only those costs specifically identified as for the administration and management of the charity are included in the financial statements as such costs.
Tangible Fixed Assets
Assets are capitalised at cost as tangible fixed assets when they are intended for use on a continuing basis in the charity's activities.
Depreciation is calculated to write off the cost of assets less their expected residual values, over their useful economic lives. The following rates have been applied during the year, on the following bases: -
Computer equipment - 33% on cost Equipment - 5% and 15% on cost and reducing balance Leasehold premises - to be written off over 6 years to the end of its lease.
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ART SPACE PORTSMOUTH LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Unrestricted Funds
Unrestricted funds are grants, studio rents and other incoming resources receivable or generated for the objects of the Charity without further specified purpose and are available as general funds.
Restricted Funds
Restricted funds represent grants and other income resources received by the Charity on the restriction that they must be used for specific charitable purposes.
2. INCOMING RESOURCES FROM ACTIVITIES TO FURTHER THE CHARITIES OBJECTIVES
| Studio rents Members fees Sale of works and other income Gallery income and open studios Printing income Studio project 1 PAT Testing 3. OTHER INCOME Sundry Donations |
Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds 2025 2025 £ £ 52,206 10,280 1,037 1,095 2,647 262 |
2025 2024 £ £ 52,206 50,667 10,280 10,073 1,037 1,866 1,095 633 - - 2,647 1,840 262 238 |
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| 67,527 - |
67,527 65,317 |
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| 2024 2023 £ £ - - 154 1,535 |
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| 154 1,535 |
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ART SPACE PORTSMOUTH LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
4. DIRECT CHARITABLE EXPENDITURE
| DIRECT CHARITABLE EXPENDITURE | |
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| Studio manager Members artwork Sale of work expenses Open Studios Funding Studio 1 project Rent and rates Light and heat Repairs and maintenance Cleaning PAT testing Insurance |
Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds 2025 2025 2025 2024 £ £ £ £ 13,658 13,658 14,583 - 235 - 154 473 473 1,419 900 900 - 829 829 - 13,999 13,999 10,480 6,336 6,336 8,081 6,825 6,825 2,951 4,237 4,237 2,314 420 420 360 4,990 4,990 5,388 Total |
| 52,665 - 52,665 45,965 |
5. MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE CHARITY
| Accountancy Book-keeping Advertising and marketing Telephone, internet and postage Sundry expenses Stationery Staff Costs: Wages and Salaries |
Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds £ £ 1,500 720 2,264 2,674 132 313 |
Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds £ £ 1,500 720 2,264 2,674 132 313 |
Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds £ £ 1,500 720 2,264 2,674 132 313 |
2025 2024 £ £ 1,500 420 720 2,880 2,264 575 2,674 2,217 132 186 313 289 Total |
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| 7,604 | - | 7,604 6,568 |
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| 2025 2024 £ £ 13,658 14,583 |
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| 13,658 14,583 |
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ART SPACE PORTSMOUTH LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
5. MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE CHARITY (CONTINUED)
No employee earned £50,000 per annum or more.
The average weekly number of employees during the year, calculated on the basis of full time equivalent.
| Office manager | 2025 1 1 |
2024 1 |
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| 1 |
6. OPERATING SURPLUS
The operating surplus is stated after charging:
| The operating surplus is stated after charging: | ||
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| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Accountancy | 1,500 | 390 |
| Depreciation of tangible fixed assets | - | - |
| Director's emoluments and other benefits etc | - | - |
7. TAXATION
Due to the nature of the charity's activities, there is no corporation tax liability arising on the charity's surplus for the year.
8. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
| COST/VALUATION At 1 April 2024 Additions Disposals At 31 March 2025 DEPRECIATION At 1 April 2024 Charge for Year On disposal At 31 March 2025 NET BOOK VALUES At 31 March 2025 At 31 March 2024 |
Leasehold Improvements 60,432 - - |
Computer Equipment £ 6,590 - - |
Equipment £ 6,190 - - 6,190 6,184 - - 6,184 6 6 |
Totals £ 73,212 - - |
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| 60,432 | 6,590 | 73,212 | ||||
| 60,432 - - |
6,589 - - |
73,205 - - |
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| 60,432 | 6,589 | 73,205 | ||||
| - | 1 | 7 | ||||
| - | 1 | 7 |
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ART SPACE PORTSMOUTH LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| 9. DEBTORS Trade debtors - Members fees/rents outstanding Prepayments - service plans such as lift/alarm maintenance There were no amounts falling due after more than one year. 10. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Sundry creditors and accrued expenses Members returnable deposits |
2025 £ 321 443 763 2025 £ 1,500 7,321 8,821 |
2024 £ (176) 415 |
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| 240 | ||
| 2024 £ 1,140 7,321 |
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| 8,461 |
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ART SPACE PORTSMOUTH LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| 11. STATEMENT OF FUNDS Unrestricted Funds General funds Leasehold improvements Total Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds GASP Garden project APD We Create Market Lakeside 6 by 4 Total Restricted Funds Total Funds ASSETS OF THE FUNDS Unrestricted General Fund Restricted General Fund |
Balance at 1 April 2024 £ 73,234 - |
Incoming resources £ 68,277 |
Incoming resources £ 68,277 |
Outgoing Resources £ (60,269) |
Balance at 31 March 2025 £ 81,242 - |
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| 73,234 | 68,277 | (60,269) | 81,242 | |||
| 1,252 720 568 22 - 1,196 |
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1,252 720 568 22 - 1,196 |
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| 3,758 | - | - | 3,758 | |||
| 76,992 | 68,277 | (60,269) | 85,000 | |||
| Tangible fixed assets £ 7 - |
Assets £ 86,493 7,321 |
Liabilities £ (1,500) (7,321) |
Total £ 85,000 - |
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| 7 | 93,814 | (8,821) | 85,000 |
The Unrestricted General Fund represents the free funds of the charity which are not designated for particular purposes.
The assets and liabilities of the Restricted General Fund represent a designated bank balance and the sum repayable to members for studio deposits.
12. TRANSACTIONS WITH TRUSTEES
£nil was paid to the trustees during the year for expenses (2024: £nil). £nil was paid to Trustees for services provided (2024: £nil)
13. POST BALANCE SHEET EVENTS
The financial statements take into consideration events occuring between 31 March 2025 and the date of their approval by the Board of Trustees.
14. CONTROLLING PARTY
The Board of Trustees are the controlling party of Art Space Portsmouth Limited in accordance with the constitution of the charity and company.
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