Registered number-. 05280336
Charity numbèr.. 1108488
HMM ARTS LTD
UNAUDITED
TRUSTEES. REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
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HMM ARTS LTD
IA company limited by guarantètrl
CONTENTS
Page
Reforonce and adrninistrative det8i1s of tho Company. It$ Trustg8s and advls•rs
Chalrman's statement
Trusteos. report
Indep•ndtnt èxamlnér's rèport
Statement ol flnanclal activilies
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Balance shegt
14-15
Not88 to th• flnanclal statements
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HMM ARTS LTD
IA company limtted by guarante•)
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE COMPANY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Trustees
H Ball. Chair
N J Green
M J W Gnlfilh5
J Lloyd-Jones. Chair Iresioned 11 April 20231
H O'connor
PMWPack
G J Partridqe13ppoin¢ed 4 May 20231
E L Richards Iresiqned 21 September 20231
N SL4wson
J H Thoma5
O Voropai {appointed 26 Septerrt)er 20231
Company r•gist•r•d
numbér
05280336
Charity reglst8red
numbèr
1108488
Reglst•r•d offle•
5 8almont
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY1 ITE
Chief executlve ottlc8r
Stephanie Kale Jennings
Accountants
WR Partngrs
Charlered Accounlants
Belmont House
Shrèwsbury 8usinèss Park
Shrewsbury
shropstr￿rC
SY2 6LG
Bankers
CafBank Limited
PO Box 289
West Malling
Kenl
ME194TA
Soli¢itors
Halchèrs
25 Castle Slreet
Shrewsbury
Shrop5hire
SY1 1DA
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HMM ARTS LTD
{A Company limit•d by guarante•l
CHAIR'S STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
The Chair present5 her statemtrnl for thè year.
The Hive op8r81es undgr th8 auspices ol HMM Arts Limited and provides a safo space for young people to
develop their creative skills. The facl that over 45,000 young people have benefitted from tha work of The Hivo
over the last 18 years struws the 1gVg1 ol valutr a facility like this brings to the cukural com ol Shr6wsLIury,
Shropshire. and Telford S WrekiTr.
Projects this year have extended the boundariès and capabilities of the Hive in providing the opportunity for
many lo contribute to some really mganinglul activily. The Hidden Walerways Project h35 produc8d some
stunning lasting art wilhin a cerarnics Irail that will ￿ enjoyed by many who frequent Shropshire's canals. The
Out ol the Groove Music Projcct. My College and Cuttural Inve5kn"galors Projecls have really expanded the
skills, compelencies. and confidence of all those young people have taken part. The Buzzy B88t5 and
Parachutes projecls have lacililaled crealive, musical aclivilies for the undèr 5s and their paronls. Whilst many
ol our projects have been fun one in particular slands out as I￿ngIng lile expenencès lo th8 fore In a very
8rtisli¢ and creative way,. Our Footprints. Our LIv8s. Our D83th project saw a Trumber of homeless c118nts ol the
Shrew$bury Ark axplorè Iheif attitudes to and experiences of dealh and gri$1 using the mediums of print and
poetry.
These projècts could not have been possiblo withoul our dedicaled team headed up by Chief Executive Offi¢&r
Kale Jennings. From the Venue Manag6r to Duty Managers. Project Managers & Adrninistralois to Finance
and Marketing Officers all have engendered a collective welcorning. positive, and C8n-Do attilude lo belng part
ol the Hive Family and their energy and resourcefulness Is a credil lo th8 organi$81ion.
The Trustees loo, charged wilh the slralegic management and pvem8nce ol the cffganisation have actively
conlribul8d to 8n5uring projocls havo mel their oulpuls. resources have been spent In Ihe mosl appropriale and
efficieFTt way and havè us811 Ihè skills thèy ha￿ to bring exceptional value to (he organisats'on.
We are also so gr8leful to our Patron, Charlie Adlard. who has beertr hugely supportive of our acts'vities and has
spread The Hiv$ mèssage wilh such p￿de and commitment.
Bul managing 8 Chanty wilh a huge portfolio of proi8Cts wthin a base in Ihe Shrewsbury Town Centre comes
with challenges. We wcre so dis3PPOinièd that we were unsuccessful with the Atts Council England Invogtment
Programme. but we have conlinued to source olher frjnding streams. The reality however is that more and
more arts.based org8ni58lions 8re se8king every decreasing grant fun¢Js.
Our finances are proving
challenging. bul we do what we b8li8ve is right for lUtU￿ of the offjanisalion. This has Involved having an
away day to review our strategic plan helping lo shape our dI￿¢t￿n.
Thi5 report provides a valuable snapshot of Ihe Hive. of Peoplè. Placè and Pfojècis and w8 look forward lo
continuing wonderful, crealNe work for years lo come.
Chair ol Trustees
Date. 1112121
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HMM ARTS LTD
(A company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES. REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
The Trvst8es présènt thèir annual report together with the financAI statemènts of the Company for tho year 1
April 2022 to 31 March 2023. The Annual report serves the purposes of both a Trustees. report and a direettsrs,
report under company law. The Trustees confirm Ihal the Ann(Jal report and financial statements tsl the
charilable company comply with the current Statutory ￿qUIreMen1s. the requirements of the charilablo
company's governing docurnenl and Ihe provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice ISORPI
applicable lo charities propanng their acrxjunls in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable
in the UK and Republic ol Ir8land IFRS1021 {8ffective 1 January 20191.
Since the Company qualifies as small under seckn'on 382 of the Cofflpanies Act 2006. th8 Strategic report
required of medium a￿￿ largè c(ynpaniès under the Companies Act 2CQ6 IStralégi¢ Rèport and Diractors,
R6POrtI Regulations 2013 h85 bgon omitted.
ObJe¢tlv¥$ and Jctlvltl•s
Pollclès and obS•ctlv•s
Our Purpos•
The Charitable Company's Purpo￿ 8r¥ set out in tha objects conlained in the Memorandum and Articles ol
Association are..
"lo advance education in the arts by tr￿ &slablishm¢nt aThJ maintenance ol an arts centre for the benefit of
childron and young people."
Our Vlslon
HMM Arts Limit&d's vlslon Is.. Thrtving creatsve communities.
Our Mlssion
The Hive provides a safe path to personal and community growth. Our proigcts and events transform lives
thfough Inspiring, inclusive. creative oxpeiiences primarily in Shropshire, Telford & Wrékin and beyond.
Our Strateglc Prior5ties
To pioneer high quality creative activities
To showcase the impacl of creativity lo heallh and wellbeing
To creato an inspiring, safe. and effective organisation.
Our Valuès
Our working culture Is led by the following value3:
Non-judgmèntal - we focus on the wjtential and opportunity. with an open mind and focus on diversity
Comrnunity-cenlered - we Ictus on n(Jrturing bekinging
Collaborative
we focus on sharing and beirbg stronger t￿ther
AdventUlOU5- we locus on leaming. experirnenting. and challenging o¢Jrselves (o do new things
Ernpowering- we enable meaningful, pwlive change
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HMM ARTS LTD
{A company lirnitsd by guarantee)
TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR E14DED 31 MARCH 2023
Objectiv•s and aetlvltles Icontlnuedl
Key Growth & Dev•ltspmènt Alms
. Aim 1. Mor8 Peop18 - Reachiny more and new people and working in new w8ys with Ihem
Aim 2.. More Stability- maintain and increase financial stability and surplus
. Aim 3.. More Profile - Tecognised an<J wdely knowm as a reliable. exciting Innovative place to work with Young
People
Our Oblectlves
The objectives ol the Charity 85 delined in Ihe currènt business plan aro..
Artistic Programming - More peop18 have acces5 to hi9h quality arts experiences. especially children,
young people, and young adulls
Ltsaming, participation, and engagement- More people c8n dgvelop th8ir skills, kntswlgdge, and crealive
talent, especially children, young pec¢)le and young adults. 8nd vulnèrablè and marginali2ad
communitiès
Evaluation and Research- The positive impact of creative 8¢twity in changing pgopbo's Ilvgs an¢J
especially children, young people. and young adulls, be arliculat
Communic81ions and Mar*gting - More people know about the high-quality arts and cro81ive oxp&rionc&$
available lo tham, enablln9 them lo access Ihese as either audience mombers or p8rti¢ipants, espeoally
children, young people. and young adults
apacily and Flnancè By Increasing its own organisabonal capacily and finan¢7al position, Ihe Ch8rity
is reaching mor8 audienees and beneficiaries. whilst also making a positive contribulion lo the creative
sector
Advocacy and Partnership-w¢>rking- Crealion of new partnerships whith will help the Charity lo improve
ils delivery and performance. as well 8$ ¢onlribute to the ov&rall development ol the creative sector.
Mofe people can access crèativè actNitiès arsd ara ablè to access creative activities and are able to
express themselves regardle55 01 their lif¢ situation. health, financial situation, gender, age, or any other
defining aspect
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HMM ARTS LTD
IA cornpany limit8d by guarant••l
TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Oblectlves and actlvltles Icontinuedl
b. Strat•gl•s for achlèvlng obj•ctiv•s
The Charity seeks lo ach￿Ve these objeclives through activities that include".
Projects focusing on dolivering social Impacl through crealive and arts aclivity
Providing opportunitie5 for skills devolopment arhd eduGalion through creative 8Ctivity
Artislic programming and audience devolopment
Providing creative laalities and outreach opportunities
Partnership working and sector devek)pmenl
The Tfustees review the aims. objectives. and activities of Ihe Charily each year. This report looks at what the
Charity has achleved and the outcomes of its wryk in the reporting period. The TnJstee5 report the success ol
each key acliviiy and the benefits the Charity has brought lo Ihose groups of people it Is sel up to help. rhe
review also halps thè Trustees lo ensur& that the Charity s aims, objecliv&s. and activities ￿mained focused on
ils slaled purpose.
Th8 r8mainder ol the annual re￿1 covers Ihe activities In mor6 deiail.
Arts Council England (Project Grants.. Cultural Investigalors. and Supporting Gras5rools Music,. Hive Young
Programmers.)
Children In Need IParachutes and Boosler Granll
National Lollery Herilago Fund IHiddcn Watcrwaysl
Shrewsbury BIO Isummer A¢livities Fund., Sireet Festival)
Shropshire Co(Jncil Virtval School ILooked Aftèr Chiklran's Bandbul￿ projects, Shining S18rsl
Shropshirè Council IArts Fund and HAF Grant)
Shrewsbury Town Council Icommunity Grani and Local Councillor's Grant)
Slaffordshire Community Foundation (Street Feslivall
Thc Nalional Lottery Community Fund IMYCollege and MYC Music)
The National Lottery Herilage Fund (Hidden Waterways)
In selling obj&¢tives and plannin9 lor aetivibes, the Trustses have gwen due consideratron to general guidance
published by the Charily Commission relahng to pubk benefit, including the guidance'Public benefit.. runlling a
charily IP821'.
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HMM ARTS LTD
IA eompany limited by guarant••)
TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Achievements and performance
a. Maln a¢hlov•m¢nts ol thtr Company
Following the Covid19 pandernic prompknng a movè to online delivery for a largè proporbon of our
projects, The Hive has rnc>ved back to in-per50n delivery of <MJr projects. both in-house al our venue, and
outrèach in othèr vènuès. We havè bèen encourage(J by thè support of tyjr audiencès, and In thls period thè
interest in both audiencè attgndaneo a￿1 room hire has Increased to and al tsmes. surpassed pre￿a￿deMiC
levels.
Successfully delivering creative projects woss a range of art lorms to the benefit of children. young
people and young aduns Irom challenging circUmstar￿•S induding young Garers. l¢)oked after ohildren. young
people with mental heallh issues. NEETS. thos¢ at nsk of offendirng. young adult asylum seekers. LGBTQ+
young people, and rurally isolale¢J young people. These projects were delivered in partnership with Shropshir8
Council, Shrewsbury Town Council. Tetrord & Wrekin Council. New Reflection5. Telford Young Carers.
Shropshir8 Virtual Schools, shreV￿bUry Colleges Group. Shropshire Aulism Hub, Shfewsbury University
Cenlre. Shropshira PACC. The Childfen's Socioly. Tellord College. Be￿$ Lilehouse. and Shropshire Youth
Association, among olhers.ln addition lo this the Chanty has a150 provided non grant funded services lo
organisalions working with vulneiable groups. especially child￿n. young people. and young adults.
Support from Shropshire Council Arts condnued within this period, Providlng fiJn(Jlng for the Our
Fooipnnts, Our Lives. Our Deaths project. In partnership with homeless people from across Shrewsbury and
surrounding areas through The Ark, another local charily. The projecl expk*red the Invisible and unheard slories
Irom ihe horne￿5$., working with professional artists people expenencing homelessness worked creatively to
oxplore their Ihoughls 8nd views around d6alh and dying to develop artwork with poetry.
Arts Council England - our Cultural Invesligaiofs woject gained momentum during this period, bringing in
numerous proie¢l partn¥r organi$8lions and linking with whorts of young people and Individuals who have
811gnded aclivit1è9 at Thè Hivè and havè gone on to have successful careers in the cre8ts.ve induslries.
All projects have Included opporlunilies for skills developmenl and leaming. which ensures the 51aff team
and creative workforc& ke8P their Iralning upt<Hlal& al￿ have Ihè opportunity to share bèst pracllc8 with Ihelr
peers.
Develllping the vision and mission. The Board and staff team continued lo revislt our vision, rnission,
and stralcgic aims from the 2021.2024 business plaN. The CEO is applying lor funds lo contract an
experienced arts consultant and coach lo work on the next busin&s5 plan. and also lo 18alila¢c sessions with Iho
team and Board, lo guide Ihrough slages of reviewing Ihe new business plan and help with tracking progres5.
Developing The Hive's Trustee Board. In Icx)kJ'ng to ￿place these boartl members the CEO and Board
Chair have discussed skills that were felt lo be reeded lo cofflpFimenl Ihe current board members and help
develop Ihe charity. Recruitment during the Covid pandemic was chall8nging. Mt successful. The organisalion
is working towards recruitrnent of a young Board rnember and ensuring our governance Is more representative
of a conlemporary United Kingdom in relation lo disability. r￿. and socio-economic background.
Over the reporting period we provided numerous opportunities al the Hive for children and young people,
Including holiday 8rtJcraft, filmmaking. and musicmaking workshops. and Buzzy Beats.. our weekly
musicmaking session lor under 5s.
In this period. The Hive conlinued lo empkjy a young person as Venue and Projects Assistant who
originally joined The Hive as an Intern through the DWP Kickslarter initiative.
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HMM ARTS LTD
IA company limited by guarant•el
TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Flnancial revlew
a. Going concern
After making appropriato onquirie5. Ihe Truslees have a reasonable expeclalion that the Company has
adcquale ￿sour￿S lo continu& in operation81 exisl8nc8 for the foieseeable future. Foi th15 rea50TI, they
continue to adopt the going concem basis in preparing Ihe financial slalernonts. Furthar dètails regarding tho
adoption of the going concern basis can be found in the accounting policies.
b. Ros•rves policy
The income of the charity is divided into designated. restricled. and general lunrestncledl funds in accordance
with Charity legislab'on. The restricted fund represents money gwen to the organisation for specifiG project or
strategic work.
The Trustees, policy in rèsp•ct of the moniès held in the General lund is influenced by..
lorècasl ol levels ol income in the ènsuing year.
lorec8sI lor expènditure in th• ensuin9 yéar bas8d on planned activity,. and
an analysis ol any ltsture needs. opportunities, conbThJencies and risks. the efiects of which are not likely
to be mèl from plannad èxpenditurè.
Thè Stalernenl ol Fin8n¢ial Aclivit18s shows that the total funds of the chanty have decreas8d during the year
due 10 a not loss of £71,094. bnnging total rèsèrves to £135.58412022.' E206.6781.
The charity aims lo hold eTh)ugh free reserves to covar &6 monlhs. wcffth of average expendilure. The free
reserv&$ 8r8 the unrèstrictéd funds less any unrestrictèd fixed assets and any designated funds. At the end ol
the y*)ar the free rèservès stood at t28.74412022.' £59.9621.
Structurn, gov•manco and manag•ment
ConstStution
HMM Arts Ltd Ss ragistaTèd as a charitable company limited by guafanlee and was set up by a Mernorandum ol
A$so¢iation datgd 8 November 2004 and as amended by a resolution on 6 May 2008.
It is registered as a chanty wrth tha Charity Commission. Each of the Tnjstees of the company agree to
contribute £10 in the event ol the charity winding up.
The Board of Trusteès meèt on a r￿ular basls. The Trustees ¢Jelega(e ihe day to day running of the company
to the Chief Ex8cutive orricer.
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HMM ARTS LTD
IA company limitèd by guaranteè)
TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Structure, governance and mana9•ment leontlnuedl
b. Mèthods ol appointmgnt or •le¢tion ol Tru$t••s
Members of the Board ar8 èlected at Board meeting5. T1￿ Board has authority to fill vacancies arising during
the y&ar.
New Board Mernbers arè r8cruil8d through eith8r an cpn process. advertised throughout the region, or
nominated by partner organisalions. Potent￿1 recruits are interviewéd by existsng Board Members, and if
successful, are elecled to the Board at tho n&xi Gen&ral Meetirw although Ihey b& ￿ opt8d lo the Board
untll thén.
New Board Members will undergo a formal induction proce55 and will be supported through the first few months
ol mambership.
Organisatlonal slru¢turè and d8clslon•making poll¢ies
The Board of Truslees administers the tharily. The Board holjs b. monlhty 808rd m8Étings throughout the
year. There Is a Finance Subcommittee cornprising ol Chief Exocutive. Management Accounlanl and NYO
Board members, which meets ahead ol every Board meeling and reporfs lo ¢he 808rd.
Financial procedures have been eslablished and appmved by the Board. They are intènded lo set out the
working arrangernents by whKh the Board gives eifect lo Ils stalutory financial re5tx)nsibililies, 8nd to ils
management power5 as defin¢d in the Art￿e8 of Association.
The Chief Execulive is ￿SpOnSIbl& to the Board for the proper administration of the Company's financial affairs.
HMM Arts Ltd is a mernber of the National Council for V(Auniary Organisalh)ns. with which il cooperates In th8
pursuit of ils charitable obiectivès.
d. Financial rl$k manag•mont
The Board reviews and assesses Ihè risks to which the organisats.on is exposed at each 8oard meeling. The
Trustees ensure that the managemgnt ol risk in ongoing and embedded In management operalion81
proc8dures.
Risk assessment and management 15 undertaken under the following are85.'
Governance
Operational
Exlemal Factors
Financial
Compliancè
Staffing and other human resources
Environmentsl
The Trustees are sat1sfi￿ that systems and procedures are in place to manage the exposure to thèse risks.
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HMM ARTS LTD
IA company limited by guarante•l
TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Plans lor luture perlods
We wll further deveknp our bu5ine55 piqn. induding fundraising, strategic development, and programme
develowent.
We continue to work and develop programmes of activity wth Partne￿ in Shropshlra, Telford & Wrèkln, and
the wider reg￿Tr.
Wè wll be al the forefront of discussions and negolialions around ¢ommissioned Se￿1¢e5 and will dèveltsp
slralagiès lo ensure that we can continue & develop our delivery lo b8neliGiarie5, as well a5 identify new ways
of working.
We will ¢ontinue lo strengthen our connectkjns with the local communilies surrounding The Hive In
Shrewsbury and Shropshife. embedding the WO￿ ol the Chanty and its base firmly within the ¢ommunity ag an
8tllv8 and wèlcoming hub for the community.
. Vle will be represented on Ime Shropshire CLAlural Compact Board by the CEO.
We wll dèliv8r Vibrant Shropshife, Ihe county's cullural strategy, to help ensu￿ that culture thrives in
Shropshire and enhances th& ¢ounty's health. wellbeing. resilience. economic pr¢spèriiy. and environmèntal
SUStainabilily.
We wll further dovelop and embèd our lundraising slrategy in line wlh our business objectives as well 8$ the
addilion81 SUPFK>rt Irom Trustèès. Wè wll also conb'nue to upskill our Trustees and Staff in fundraising 5ki115 10
enable the organisation to devekjp new income str8ams and increase our succe55 rate wth lundiaising from
trusts & loundation5.
We will work in p8rtnershlp with Music Etjucalion Hubs In the region.
We will furth8r devolop our partnership workin9 With existing partners. as well as crealing new partnerships
especially with agencies and charities working wlh children and young peopb. high quality arts organisations,
commissioners, local businesses, an(J thostr working wilh children & Y￿ng p8ople.
We wll consolidale our position as a pr(>JeCl delivery provi¢Jer of Youth Music acliwly across Shropshire and
the region. We will work with our partners lo ensure that children, young people. and young adults are able to
access music activity across thg county- parliculaity th¢)se who are vulnerable or at risk- working lo principles
of peoagogy In Ihe delivery ol music prografflmes.
We will continue to work wilh Arts Courbcil England to support ongoing development ol our evaluation
framework, enabling u5 to engage wilh new project partners and participant groups and io bring highqualily arts
to the region, our venue and lo our beneficiaries.
We will further devdop opportunities for chikJreN, young peop*, and young adults lo develop their skills and
knowledge through crealive activity. as well as provide opportunitses to develop Ihese skills even further
through volunteering. inlemship. and work experience OPFK)rturbitl85.
We hMII conlinuously evaluate our activities using The Hivè's Evaluation Framewoth. as well a% consult our
beneficiaries. pariicipants. and audiences lo ènsure that we are meeting their needs and can c￿ale an
ewidence base to support our work.
For all our creative activity. the charity will continue to wotk to specilic aims built around 5 dimensions ol
empowerment, which consider both Individual and the ccAlective.
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IA company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUED>
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Statement of Tru5tees' responsibllltlès
The Tru5tee5 (who are also the directors of the Company for the purposes of company lawl are responsible for
preparing the Trustees, report and Ihe financial stslements In accordance wilh applicable law and Unil8d
Kingdorn Accounting Slan¢Jards Iunlled Klngdom Generally Accepted Accwnting Praclice).
Company law requires the Trustees lo prepare financial Slatem￿lS lor èacj) financial yèar, Undèr company
law, the Trustees musl not approve Ihe financial 5talemenls unless they are satisfied Ihai they give a true and
lair view ol the slate ol affairs ol the Company and ol ils incoming resources and appliGation of resources,
including Its incorn& and gxpendittsr•. for that period. In preparirrfJ these financial sta¢ements. the Trustee5 are
required lo..
select suitable accounting policies and then ap￿Y them con515tenl1y'.
observe the methods and principles ol the Charityes SORP {FRS 1021".
make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudenl".
stale whether applicable UK Accounting Standard5 IFRS 1021 have been followed, yubject to 8ny
material departures ojisclosed and explained in th8 financial stateme￿ts.
prepare the financial stalernents on the going concem basis unless It 1$ inappropriate lo prtr$um¢ thal the
Comp8ny will contlnue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate ac¢ounling reo)rds that are sufficient lo show and explain
the Company's tr8nsaclioiis 8nd disclose wr(h reasonable accuracy al any lime Iho financial position ol the
Company and enable them lo ensure Ihal the f1nancial 51alements comply with the Companies Acl 2006. Thèy
are also responsible lor safeguarding Ihe asset5 01 ihe Company and hence for taking roa$on8ble steps lor th&
prevention and delectson of fraud and olher irregui8nties.
Approved by order of the membefs ofthe board of Trus*es and signed on thoit bghall by..
(Chalr ol Trusleesl
Date. i11212S
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HMM ARTS LTD
IA company lirnttsd by guarante•l
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Independent examinerfs report to the Trustw$ of HMM Arts Ltd ￿h• Companll
I report to the charity Tru5te8s on my examination ol accounts ofthe Company for the year ended 31 March
2023.
Rèsponslblllti•s and basss of rèport
As the Trustees ol the Company land Its directors lor the purposes of company lawl you are responsib18 for the
pieparalion of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companie5 Act 20061.the 2006 Acl'l.
Having satisfiod myself that Ihe accounts of the Company are not required lo be audited under Part 16 of th
2006 Act and are eligible lor indepondcnt examinalion, I report in res￿LI of my exafflinalK)n of the Company s
accounts carried out under secbon 145 01 the CharilEs Act 2011 1.the 2011 Acl'l. In carrying out my
gxamination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the
2011 Act.
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HMM ARTS LTD
A company Ilmited by guarantw)
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT ICONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Independent oxaminerf$ statement
Since the Company's gross income exceeded £250.000 your examiner musl be a rnember of a body listed in
section 145 01 the 2011 Act. I confirm that l am qualrfied to undertake the exarnination because l am a member
of ACCA, which is one ol the listed bodies.
I have completed my examinatK>n. I confirm that no matter5 have come to my attèntion in connection with th&
examination giving me cause lo believe..
accounbr¥g rècords w8r8 not kèpt in rèspèct of the Company as required by seclKJn 386 01 the 2006 Act,,
or
th8 aecounts do nol accord with those iecords.. or
the accounts dc* not comply with the accounting requirements tsf section 396 of the 2006 Act other than
any requirement that the accounts give a Irue and fairf view which is not a maller considered as p3rt 01
n independent examination.. or
the accounts have not been prep8red in accordance with the methods and pnnciples of thè Slaiemènl ol
R8comm8nded Practice for accounting and reporting by charities lapplicable lo charities preparin9 their
accounts In accordance wilh thg Financial Raporting Standard applicabla in th8 UK and Republic ol
Ireland IFRS 10211.
I have no concems and have come across no other malters In connection with the examination to which
8llention should be drawn in this report in order io enablè a proper undarstsnding of Ihe 8ccounls 10 be
reached.
This report 1$ m8d8 solèly to Ihè Company's Trusleès, as a body, in accordanco with Part 4 of th8 Charitios
(Accounts and Roports) Regubtions 2008. My woth has been undertaken so that I might slate lo Ihe Company's
Trustees those m8llers l arn roquired lo stalè to them in an Independent examiner's report and for no other
purpose. To the fullest cxienl permitled by law. I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyon8 other than
the Company and the Comp8ny'5 Trustees as a body. lot my work or f￿ th￿ report.
Signed..
T Lunt
Dated. 1411212023
BA FCCA MIRPM
WR Partn•fS
Chartered Accountsnts
Belmont House
Shrewsbury Businèss Park
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
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HMM ART5 LTD
IA company Ilmlted by guarant•el
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Rèstrict￿ Unrestricted
funds
funds
2023
2023
Total
fund5
2023
Total
fiJnfSs
2022
Not•
Income from..
Donations and legaci•s
Charitable activities
Other trading acliv*li&s
Investments
13.364
144.408
13.442
26.806
144.408
84.083
277
84,62Q
206.559
46,949
84,083
277
Total Income
157.772
97,802
255.574
338. 139
Exp•nditur• on-
Raising funds
Charitable activities
16.225
117.110
16.225
310,443
4,779
327,345
193.333
Tot31 •xp•ndltur•
193,333
133.335
326.668
332, 124
Net mov•rn8nt In funds
{35.5611
135,5331
171,0941
6,015
Reconclllatlorb of funds..
Tot81 funds brought forward
Nel movement in funds
124.840
(35,5611
81.838
{35.S331
20fj.678
171,0941
200.663
6.Q15
Total funds carrl•d fonvard
89,279
46,305
135,584
208,678
The Statement ol financtal activities includes 811 gains and lossas recognised in the year.
The notes on pages 76 to 32 form part of these financial ststements.
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HMM ARTS LTD
IA Company lirnited by guarant•tl
REGISTERED NUMBER.. 05280336
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2023
2023
2022
Not•
Flxod ass•ts
Tangible assels
31.225
35.116
31.225
35,116
Curr•nt ass•ts
Stocks
Debtors
C8sh al bank and in hand
14
15
1,590
31,995
86.769
1.569
12,662
180.930
120.354
795, 161
Crgditors. amoun1$ lalling duè wKhin
year
16
11S,9951
(23.5991
Net current assets
104,359
171,562
Total ass•ts l•ss curr•nl Ilabllltiej
135,$84
208,678
Total net ass•ts
135.584
206,678
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HMM ARTS LTD
IA company limited ty gU3ranteel
REGISTERED NUMBER: 05280336
BALANCE SHEET ICONTINUEDI
AS AT 31 MARCH 2023
2023
2022
Notè
Charity funds
R95tn¢led funds
Unrèstricted funds
17
89,279
46,305
124.840
81,838
17
Total funds
135.584
206,6T8
The Company was enlilled to exemption frorn audil under stiction 477 ofthe Companles A¢t 2006.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit lor the year in question in accordance with
seclion 476 01 Companies Act 2006.
The TrtJsl8è$ aCkno%￿edge their responsibilities for COmp￿.ng ¥wlh the requirernents of the Act wih respect lo
accounting records And prèparalKJn oi financial statements.
The financial stalemènis have been prepared in accordance wth Ihe provisions applicabl8 to entities subject lo
the 8m811 ¢ompèniès regime.
The financial slatomgnts were approved and authorised for issue by Ihe Trusteos and signed on their b8half by..
Ichair of Trustees
Date.I1121z&
The notes on pages 16 to 32 form part ofthèsè financial statements.
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HMM ARTS LTD
IA eompany Ilmlted by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
G•n•ral inlomiation
HMM Arts Limitèd is a company limited by guarantee govemed by ils Memorandurn and Articles ol
Association dated 8 November 2004 and as amended by a resolution on 6 May 2008 and incorporated in
England and Wabs.
It is registe￿ as a charity wllh the Charfty Commission. Each of the Tnjstees of Ihe company agrèe to
contribute £10 in the event of the charity winding up.
Accountlng polici••
2.1 8Asls ol pr•paratlon ol flnancSal statem•nts
Th• financial statements have been prepared in accordarKe with the Chartties SORP IFRS 1021-
Accounting and Reporting by Chanlies. Slatemenl ol Recommended Prac.tice applicable to charities
pr8paring their accounts in accordance wth Ihe Financial Repo￿.ng Standard applicable in the UK
and R9publiG ol Ir813nd IFRS 1021 lèNeclive 1 January 20191. the Financial Reporting Standard
applicab18 In th8 UK and Republic ol Irèland IFRS 1021 and Ihe Cornpanies Act 2006.
HMM Arts Ltd mèéts thè d8finilion ol a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are
initially recD3nisèd al historical cost or Iransaction value Un￿$$ otherwse staled in the relevant
accounting Wl¢y.
2.2 Golng Concern
After making enquires, Ihe Trustees have a reasonable expeCtat￿n that the Chanty has ad&quate
resources lo conlinue in o￿TatiOnal exislence for Ihe foreseeable luture. Thè Charity Ih8iafore
continues to adopl th& goin9 eoncéfn basis In prèpanng Its financial statements.
2.J Income
All income 15 recognised once the Company has Oniiuement to the income, It Is probab￿ th81 the
income will be received and Ihe amount ol income receivable Can bo rr98$ure¢J reliably.
Grants are included in Ihe Statemenl of financial activities on a receivable basis. The balance of
Income recelved lor specific purposes but not expended during Ihe period Is shc>wn in the relevant
funds on the Balance sheel. whe￿ income is received in advance of entillemenl of receipt. its
rècognition Is deferred and included in creditors as deferred inci*ne. whe￿ entitlement occurs
before income Is received, Ihe Income is accrued.
Income tax recoverable in relation io rnveslment income is recognised at ihe lime the Investment
inctsme is receivable.
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HMM ARTS LTD
{A company limited by guarants•l
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Accounting policies Icontinuedl
2.4 Expendlturg
Expendituro Is recogn15ed oncè Ihere is a legal or conslruclive obligation lo transfer economic
benefit to a third party. It is probable tllat a transler of economic benefits will be required in
settlemènt and th6 amount ol the obligation can be measured reliabfy. Expenditurè 15 cLq55iflèd by
activity. The costs ol ea¢h a¢livity are made ol Ihe iotal of direci costs and shared Costs,
including support cost5 involved in undertaking each activity Direct fA)5ts attributable lo 8 single
activity ar8 8llo¢ated direclly to Ihal activity. Shared costs which contnbute to molè than ona acti￿tY
and support costs which are nol attnbutablo Lo a single activity am apportioned belween those
activities on a bags consislent with the use ol res(xJrc¢s. Cèntr8151aff costs are 8llocated on the
basis of lime spenl. and depreciation ¢harges all¢)rat￿ on th& portion ol thè asset's use.
Expenditure on raising funds includes all expendilure incurred by tho Company to raise lund5 for ils
charitable purposes and includes costs of all fundraising 3¢knviti#s ￿entS and non<haritable trading.
Expenditur8 on charitable activities is incurred on directfy undertaking Ihe aclivities which further the
Company's obj'ectives, as well as any assrtiatèd support Costs.
All expenditLFTe 13 inclusive ol irrecover8ble VAT.
2.5 Govèmm•nt grants
Government grants are recognised in Ihe Statement of Financial activily on receipt and enltlernenl
to tha funds. The govemmenl grant income 15 allocated lo Ihe appropriale Ivnd on receipt.
2.6 Int•r•st r•c•lvabl•
Inte￿$1 on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured
rtrliably by the Compèny", this is nornially upon notification ol the interest paid or payable by the
inslilulion with whom the funds are deposited.
2.7 TJngibl• fixèd assots and d•pr•eiation
Tangible fixed a￿t$ costsng £100 or more are capitalised and recDgnised when hJlure economic
benefits are probable and the cost or value of the asset can be measured reliabty.
Tangible fix8d assets èrè Initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model,
tangible fixed asset5 ar8 rn8asuied at cost less accumulated dep￿ciatIon and any accumulated
irnpairTnent losses. All costs Incurred lo bring a tangible fixed asset into its intended working
condilion should be induded in the measuremenl of cosi.
Depreciation 15 charged 50 a5 to allocate the cost ol tangible fixed assets less their residual value
over their estimated useful lives,
Depreciation is provided on the folk)wng bases".
Plant and machinery
Office equipment
10 years slraight line
- 25Yts ￿duc1￿j balance
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HMM ARTS LTD
IA company15mSted by guarant9•1
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 hlARCH 2023
Accounting poliGio$ Icontinuedl
2.8 sto¢k$
Stocks are valued at the lower ol cost and net realisable valu8 after fflaking du8 allowancè for
obsolete arKI 5k)W-moving Stocks. Cost includes all direct costs and an appiopnate proportion of
fixed and vanable overt)eads.
2.9 Deblorn
Trade and other debtors are re¢￿jnI￿l at the seltlemenl amount after any trade discount offered.
Prepayments are v8lued 8t the 8motJnt prepaid net ol any trade discounts due.
2.10 Cash at bank and Sn hand
Cash al bank and in hand includes cash and short-tèm highly liquid invaslmants with a short
malurily ol thr88 mornhs or ths from the dalg ol acouisitson oi o￿nIng ol th6 d8posii or slmilar
8¢counl.
2.11 Llabllltl•s and provlslons
Liabilities are rwnised when there is an obligaiK>n at thè Balance shéat dat8 as a r•sult ol a past
event, il is probable that a transfer ol economic benefil will ￿ réouirèd In Sel￿emeNt, ancj th8
arnounl of the Se11￿Ment can be eslimaled reliably.
Liabililies arg racognlsad at thè amount that the Company anti¢ipal8s it will pay lo setue the dobt or
the amount il h8$ roc81ved as advanced payments loi the goc#Ys or seNices Il mu51 provide.
Provisions arè measured at th8 best estimate ol ihe amoun1$ requifed to Settle tho obllgatlon.
Where the eNe¢t ol the time Value ol money is malerial. the provision is based on the pre5eTrl value
ol those arnounls. discounted at thè prts-iax discount rale that reNects the risks specific to the
liability. The Unwinding ol the discount Is recognised in the Slalemenl of financial activities as a
finance cost.
2.12 Flnancial in$trum•nts
The Company only has financial assels and financial liabililies ol a kind that qualify as basic
rinancial inslrumenls. Basic financial instrument5 are initially recognised al transaclion value and
5ub5equenlty measu￿￿ al their settlemgnl value wilh the exceplion of bank bans which are
subsequently rneasured at amortised cost using gffective intecest method.
2.13 Operating leasès
Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of financial activities on
5traight-Iine basis over the lease temi.
2.14 Pensions
The Company operates a defined contribution pension scheme and the pension charge ￿preSentS
the amounts payable by the Company lo the tund in respett of the yeai.
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HMM ARTS LTD
IA company limited by 9uaranteo1
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
AccountSng polici•s Icontlnuedl
2.15 Fund a¢counting
General funds are unrestricted hjnds are available lor use at the discrolion of the Trustees in
furtherance of the general objective5 of the Cornpally and which have not been desi9nated for other
purposes.
Restrictèd funds are funds which are to be used in accordance wilh 5pe¢ific restrictions irnp05ed by
donor5 or which have been raised by the Company for particular purposes. The costs of raising arid
adrnini$lering such funds are charged againsl the speofic lund. Tho aim and usc of each rostricled
lund is sel out in the notès lo thè Iinancial statements.
Investment incorn8. 9ain$ arKI 10ssè5 are alk)cat￿ lo appropriat8 fund.
Income from donatlons and l•ga¢i•$
Restrlcted Unrèstricted
funds
funds
2023
2023
Total
funds
2023
Tolgl
funds
2022
Oonalion$
Govemment granis
13.364
13,442
26,806
70,9TI
13.649
13.364
13.442
26,808
84,620
Tolal 2022
58.921
25.699
84.620
Income from Gharitablo activities
Rèstricted
lurtds
2023
Total
funds
2023
Total
funds
2022
Fees and grants
Govemmenl grants
104.5T6
39.832
104,576
39,832
206,559
144.408
144,408
2QS.559
Total 2022
206.559
206,559
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HMM ARTS LTD
(A company limited by gu•r•nt••)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Income from charitabkn aCt￿lti•$ Icontinuedl
Governmonl grants lor the year include grants form Arts CounGil England, Shropshire Counryl,
Shrewsbury Town Council and Church st￿ttOn Town Ccxjncil.
In¢orn? from other tradlng a¢tlvltS*$
Incom• from fundraislng •v•nts
Unr•strlct•d
funds
2023
Total
funds
2023
Totèl
funds
2022
Calo Incorne
Ticket income
16,075
15,955
3,2CKI
45,398
3,455
16.075
15,955
3,200
45.398
3,455
7,243
11,715
7,462
25,783
746
Gilt aid
Room hire
Other in¢ome
84.083
84,083
46,949
Total 2022
46,949
46.949
Investmènt Income
UThrestricted
funds
2023
Total
fvnds
2023
Tot81
funds
2Q22
Investment inCon￿- irsleresl
277
277
Tol812022
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HMM ARTS LTD
(A company lim5t•d by guarantso)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Expendltur• on ralsing funds
Costs of ralslng voluntary income
Unrestricted
funds
2023
Total
funds
2023
Total
funds
2022
Cale expenditure
Fundraising expenditure
9,386
6,839
9.386
6.839
4, 168
617
16,225
16,225
4. T79
Total 2022
4. 779
4,779
Analy818 of •xpendSturè on charilablt actlvllles
Sumrnary by fund typo
R•strlcled Unr•$trlcte
funds
fund$
2023
2023
Total
2023
Tot81
2022
Governance
Othèr
10.731
106.379
10,731
299,712
18,038
3Dg,307
193.333
193.333
117.110
310,443
327.345
Total 2022
115. 772
211.573
327.345
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HMM ARTS LTD
{A cornpany limlt¢d by guarante•l
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Analysis of expenditure by activities
Activities
undertaken
dlrectly
2023
Support
costs
2023
Total
funds
2023
Total
funds
2022
Governan¢
Other
10.731
63.482
10.731
299,712
18.038
309.307
236.230
236.230
74.213
310.443
327.345
Tolal 2022
228.746
98,599
327,345
AnalyBiS of dlr•cl costs
Total
funds
2023
Total
fvnds
2022
Other
2023
Staff ¢ost$
Artist feès
Other direct costs
Markeling & advertI5in9
125.421
72,516
19.411
18,882
125,421
72,516
19,411
18.882
112,565
85,267
73,242
17,672
236,230
236.230
228, 146
Tolal 2Q22
228. 146
228. 746
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HMM ARTS LTD
IA company Ilmlt•d by guarantee}
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Analysls of Èxp•nditurè by activbtles Icontlnuedl
Analysis of support costs
Total
funds
2023
Total
funds
2022
Gov•rnance
2023
Other
2023
Depr8cialion
Adminlslration costs
Training & development
Evaluation costs
Artist l¥¥s
Legal fees
Computer & equiprnenl costs
Premlses costs
Printing, pD51age and 5taliongry
relephong
Travèl & subsist8ncg
Consultancy lees
Bank ch8rges
Loss on disposal ol fixed assets
Insurance
Subscriptions
Govamanc& costs
8,941
2.450
318
8,941
2.450
316
8.992
1,288
462
3.565
1.320
3,565
1,320
5.535
1,800
3,919
26,437
1.201
7.918
206
76,470
1,356
519
1,646
2,872
18,038
4.701
25,619
1,084
8,295
4,701
25,619
1,084
8,29S
50
400
400
1,884
1.589
1.637
1,631
10,731
1.589
1.637
1.631
10.731
10.731
63.482
74,213
98.599
Total 2022
18.038
80.561
98,599
10.
Indep•nd•nt oxamlner's remunorat5on
2023
2022
Fees payable to the Company'5 independent examin&r for the independent
examin31ion of the Cornpany's annual accounts
Fees payable to the CornpanY5 ind8pendent exarwtiner in rEspect ol".
Audit of the annual accounts
2,520
7,500
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HMM ARTS LTD
IA cornpany limlted ty gu•r•nt•è}
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
11. Staff ¢o$ts
2023
2022
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Contribution lo defined contribution pens￿ schemes
121.250
2.453
1.718
109,635
7,691
7,239
125.421
7 12.565
The average number of person5 employed by Ihe Cc¥npany during the year was as follows..
2023
2022
No.
Nc•.
Employees
12
11
No employee received remuneration arnountir4J lo more than £60,000 In either year.
The Chief Offl¢er thai seThed in the year received total remuneration of £28.167 12022". £33.526
including remuneration to hvo employees covenng malemity leave l.
12.
Trusteos. remuneratlon and expenses
Ouring the year, no Tnjslees receive¢J any rernuneration or olher benefits (2022 - £4,229J. The prior
year remuneration was paid to K Cody for cover of thg maternity ol the Chiéf Officèr.
Dunng the y&ar ended 31 March 2023. no Trustee expenses have been incurred (2022 - £221 fo I
trust￿).
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HMM ARTS LTD
{A eampany Ilmlt•d by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENOED 31 MARCH 2023
13. Tangible fix•d a55el•
Plant and
machinery
Offlce
equipment
Totsl
Cost or valuation
Al 1 April 2022
Additions
Disposals
23.S39
10S,936
6,639
18,9921
129.475
6,639
18,9921
At 31 March 2023
23,539
103.583
127,122
Dgpr•cla¢lon
At 1 Apill 2022
Charge for the yeaT
On disposals
8,326
2,354
86.033
6.587
17.4031
94.359
8,941
17,4031
At 31 March 2023
10.680
85.217
gS,897
N•t book valu•
At 31 March 2C123
12.859
18,366
31,225
Al 31 March 2022
15.213
19.903
35,716
14. Sto¢k$
2023
2032
Finished goods and goods lor resa
1,590
7,569
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HMM ARTS LTD
IA cofftpany Ilm5t•d by guarant•e)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 PIARCH 2023
15. Debtors
2023
2022
Du• wlthln one year
Trade debtors
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued irKome
25.440
4.135
2.420
5. 723
6,939
31,995
12,662
16, Creditors: Amounts fallin9 du• withln one y•ar
2023
2022
Trade crgditors
Other crgditors
Accruals and delerred incorne
2,775
3.656
9.653
1,274
12,672
15,995
23,599
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HMM ARTS LTD
IA wmpany Ilmit￿ by guarant•el
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
17.
ststement of funds
Statern•nt of funds- current y¥ar
Balanc• at
31 March
2023
Balance at 1
April 2022
Income Ex￿ndblure
Unr•$trlet•d lunds
General Funds- all funEIs
81,838
97,802
1133,3351
46,305
Rg$trlct8d fLtnds
Arts Council England - Hive YouThJ
Programmers & Cultural Investigalors
Shrop8hire Ctsuncil- HAF Summar Activities.
LAC Holiday Band 8uikls and other small¢r
SCC funds
National Lottery Community Fund MYC
Music & MYColle9e
Chlldron in Need - Parachules
Youth Music Foundation - Shining Siars
National Lottery Heritage Fund
Shrewsbury Town Couneil
Starrordshire Community Foundation
Tellord & Wrekin Council
Hillcresl School
48.405
1.708
125.410
24.703
12,548
21,443
{21.0161
12,975
31,743
8.476
55,152
(81.2441
18,4661
114,8581
124,6131
11,2671
111,7501
17031
12951
{2.7051
14021
16041
5,651
10
12,087
15.695
26.945
30.360
9.948
1.267
9.7SO
703
295
1.705
2,000
Slrettfesl
St Jamas Placè Foundation
National Lollery Awards for 811
1,000
10,000
9.164
9,598
8.560
124,840
157,772
1193,3331
89,279
Total of funds
206,678
255,574
1326,668}
135,584
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HMM ARTS LTD
{A company limited by guarant••)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE Y&4R ENDEO 31 MARCH 2023
17. Statement of funds Icontinuedl
Restricted funds ind¢Jde'.
Arts Council England.. Hive Young Prograrnrners
The Young Programmers project Is aimed at engaging ywn9 people, primarily young women..
notoriously under-represented in the MUS￿ industry. in professional elements of concert promotion. with
a focus on developing skills and experience in high.quality artsstic programrning. sound engineering.
marketing and promolion for small-lo-medium soed venues. Experienced professionals in thè Industry
are (Jelivering a series of Mentoring, one lo one coaching sessions aryj rcxjnd table disoJssions around
the subject, culminating in participants producing tth"r series of l¢ve music shows, with ongoing
support Imm their mentors and The Hive.
Arts Council England.. Cultufal Investigators
Th15 proie¢t rgcognises crgaliv6 ialenl. revealing th& range ol stories that spring from this ￿MMUnity-
lacing cultural venue in Ihg Ggnlro ol Shréwsbury. Thè projèct idsnlifiès and c8l&brales The Hive's
value, lo local people past, presenl and lulure, arnd offers young peopk tspportunities to Investigat8 and
creatively repre58nl cultural herila9e, inspiring thom to engag& with ¢uMur8 in their ¢)wn futures.
Children In Need.. Parachutes
This project lor under 55 8nd Iholr paren1$. guardians and car8ts aimed to incoase leaming and
d8v&lopm8nl ol young chlldr8n In Hadescort, Shrcwsbury Funded by Children in Ne9d, the 3-year
project encourages inleraclion between parentsI￿ref$ and their children, building connections and a
sense ol community. The Hive was surxe5slul in 5ecyring 8 socond 3-year gr8nt from Chikdren In Need
lor the Parachules project its conlinuè and d8vèknp IA this peri(Mt.
Shropshire Council.. HAF Sumrner Activities
Shropshire Council Arts HAF (Hol￿aY AclMti8s and Gr8nt supported The Hive'5 provision of HAF
summer school holiday enrichment aclivilie5 lor exisling groups participating in the PIAF prograrnme.
Creative activities included drumming, poetry. creative wrstsng, and music making.
Shfopshire Council Looked After Children's Team.. Holiday Band Builds
Funded by Shropshire Council Virtual School to provide song-wriling and band-building workshops and
perf0mlan￿ opportunities for Lwked After ChI￿ren (ages 12-151 to enhance and develop musi￿anshIp
and recording skills. The band-buiky prqecls lake place during school holidays.
Slaffordshire Community Foundation and Shrewsbury BID- Stre81 Festival
The Hive organised è community Street Festival In June 2022 on Belmont to celebrate Ihe Queen 5
Jubilee. Thls evènt was funded by Sh￿￿$bury BID 18usiness Improvement District) and Staffordshire
Community Foundalion JUbl￿e Fund. A busy and exuting free family event. the Street leslival included
a light show. street theatre. live MUS￿ by youThJ people and young adutts from Hive projects, circus
skills, StO￿ellIng, dnjmming. stalls and refreshments.
The National Lottery Community Fund.. MYC Music
ThSs project for young adults aged 16 - 30 experiencing h)neliness and soaal isoLItKsn, is taking place
over 3 years across Shropshire Tellord & Vvrekin.
Funded by National Lottery Community Fund. the MYC Music project aims to be 1￿C￿3S1￿gIY inclusive
to those experiencing loneliness by signposb.ng from current partners. drawing in new partners and
broader marketing to In¢￿ase Inlomial referral. whilsl being in a posilion lo offer low level support.
Participants develop their musical sknlls whilst also gainitvj confiden￿. sell-esteem. and a sense Of
agency. expressing themselves through song-writing. and regulady celebrating their achievements
through perfomiances and recordings ol iheir work. From March 2020 MYC Music had lo adapt lo online
woject delivery due to the pandemic and cltssure of The Hive's venue. the social hub where MYC Music
groups met each week for creab.ve sessions.
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17.
Stat•m•nt ol funds Icontinuedl
Thg Nalitsnal Lollèry Community Fund.. Mycollege
Five-year project MYcol￿ge provides the infrastructure which pulls tOg81h8r all Th8 HIve'5 charity-
foGused creative work with 16 - 30-year-olds. Mycollege nurtures creativè expression, talent, and
bility through bespoke programmes for young adutis facing complex issues and experienoing low
confidence. Offering Iilm, visual arts. music. pottery. crealive writing, and more." 8nabling young adults
lo fulfil th81r potential by working 10 address issues affecting confiderbce, resilience and progression at
the earliest poss1t￿e opportunily", bringing people together with similar and comparable experiences,
building strong relatsonships In and across a9e ranges arn￿9$t people who might otherwise never have
mot.. and improving the experience ol Ihe places and spaces that rnat¢er to the young adults The Hive
works wilh.
The National Lottery Herilage Fund.. Hiéden Watèrways
This inlergenerational prqecl has a focus ￿ heritage and community engagement
bringing
comrnunities logether to locus on g8lherin9 slories. taking part In wothshops. taking drono footage. and
developing creative resources on Ihe Shrewsbury and Nèwport Canal. The project will concenlrale on
engagement with the slrelch from The Flaxmill in Shrewsbury to Berwick Wharf near Uffington which is
currently being restored.
Project partners are Virtual Shropshirè, Shrewsbury an(J Newport Canals Trusl ané Friends of the
Flaxmill Mallings. Aclivilics will include ereatSve programmes, art exhibitions. community days. a
ceramics trail. and public events.
Youth Music and Shropshire Council Virtual Schools.. Shifting Stars
This radio and pc￿Cast projecl aim510 increase tho olle¢livefflèss ol tho Care Council Crèw lo advocate
Ic)r Looked After Children in Shropshire. ages 12-15 y8ars.
Young people are developing Iheir communi¢aiion and pmsentat¢on skjlls. increaslng In confid8nco,
making new Inends. and developing their vnder5tsnding ol different musical genres.
Shrèwsbury Town Council
Councillor's Grant and Local Cornmunty Fund - Ihe5c small grants helped to fund larger prolects
including Mycollege. Young Programrners. aThl Shining Star5 activity which all requirod maieh-funding
lo ènsure the projects deltvered their full crealive programme.
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IA company Ilmlted by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENOED 31 MARCH 2023
17. Statement of funds lcontlnu￿j
Slatgmenl of fund$ - prlor yèar
Balance al
31 March
2022
Balènce at
l Apnl 2021
Transl8rs
in/oul
Incomo Expendrfu
Unrestricted funds
General Funds- all funds
89.174
72,659
(216.3521
136.351
81.838
Re$tricted fund$
Arts Council England Hive Young
Programmers & Cultural
Investigators
Shropshir8 Council- HAF Summer
Activit￿￿, LAC Holiday 8and 8uiJd$
and other srnall8r SCC funds
National Lottery Community FurKI .
MYC Music & MYColleg8
Children In Nee¢Y- Parachutes
Youth Music Foundati¢)n- Shintng
Siars
National Lottery Heritage Fund
Shrewsbury Town Council
Slafffor(Jshire Community
Foundation
Tgsco 8ag's for Help
Tellord & Wrekin Counol
RAF Shawbury & Shr8wsbury Bid
Hillcrest Sehtsol
DWP Kickslart
Hope House
Slr8ttfe5l
Other Restricted Granls
25.367
78.316
(25.585)
(29.693)
48.405
4.078
34,820
(14, 133)
(72,2171
12,548
41,748
6. 734
94.364
8. 798
147,6381 (56, 7311
(2.4951
(4,561)
31, 743
8.476
1.023
26.969
5,063
4.049
5.000
8.690
(2.7T6)
(5. 190)
(9.220)
(2.296)
(16.831)
(3,266)
9,948
7.261
(t300)
1, 107
10,000
350
(1, 107J
(140)
(290J
9,750
1.238
5,405
795
7.565
3.640
(3951
15, 1151
{500J
7Q3
295
(7.565)
(1,560)
(250)
(200)
(2,080)
(45)
(6(￿}
1.705
8fX)
111.489
265.480 (115. 772) {136.357J
124,840
Total of funds
200,663
338, 139
(332. 124)
206,678
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
18. Analysis ol net assets be￿een funds
Analysls of net assets between lund5 - current year
Restrided Unrestrlcted
funds
funds
2023
2023
Total
funds
2023
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
13,664
75.615
17,561
44,739
115.9951
31.225
120,354
115,9951
C￿dItorS due wilhin one ye
Total
89.279
46.305
135.584
Analysls of not assfrts botwgen fund$- prlor ygar
Reslricl6d Unfftslncled
lund$
funds
2Q22
2022
Tol81
lunds
2022
Tangible fixed assets
Curr8nl assets
Cr8dilors due within one year
13.240
f 11.600
21.876
83,561
{23.599J
35.116
195, 161
(23,599)
Total
124.840
81.838
206,6T8
19.
Penslon commltm•n¢s
The charily operates a defined conlribution pensKkTr scheme. The assels of the scheme are held
$8par8tely from Ihose of the charity In an independenlty adMiniste￿d fund. The pension cost chargè
rèpmsènts contributions payable by the group to the fund and amounted to £1,71812022" £1,2391. There
were no contributsons outstanding al balance sheel date.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
20. Op•ratlng lease commitments
At 31 March 2023 the Company had commilments lo make fijture minimurn lease payments under non-
cancellablè operating leases as lollows".
2023
2022
Not later than 1 y8ar
Laler than 1 year and not later than 5 years
3.025
10.433
3.671
13,798
13,458
17,409
21. Relat•d party tron$a¢tion¥
The Tru$teg J Thomas was paid £215 during Ihe yéar lor running an arts workshop12022 £Nill.
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