REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 FOR THE CAMPAIGN FOR DRAWIIYG
THE CAMPAIGN FOR DRAWING CONTENTS OF THE FINAI¥CIAL STATEMENTS for ihe Year Ended 31 March 2025 Page Company Information Annual Report of the Trustees Statement of Financial Actlvities Balance Sheet Noles to the Financial Statemenls Reporl of the Accountanls- IDd¢pendent Examiner's report to the Trustees of the Campaign for Drawing Detailed Stalement of Financial Activities io
THE CAMPAIGIY FOR DRAWING COMPAIYY INFORMA TIO for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 TRUSTEES: Mr. Eric George Reynolds Mr. Graham Southern Mr. Mark Chester Mr. Danial M¢Auliffe REGISTERED OFFICE: Studio 36 Riverside Building Trinity Buoy Wharf 55 Orchard Place London E14 OFN REGISTERED NUMBER: 05763509 ACCOUIYTANTS: Bramil Associates LLP Firsi Floor 677 High Road North Finchley London N12 ODA Page I
THE CAMPAIGN FOR DRAWING ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 The Trustees presenl their annual report together with the financial statements of the Campaign for Drawing for the year ended 31 March 2025. The Annual Report serves the PUTPOS¢8 of both a Trustees, Report and a Directors, Report under Company Law. The Trustees Conf that the Annual Report and Financial Staiements of the charitable company comply with the current slatutory requiremenLS, the requirements of the charitable company's goveming document and the provisions of the Sialement of Recommended Practice (SORP) applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance wilh ihe Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (effective l January 2015) as amended by Update Bullelin l {effe¢tive January 2015). INCORPORATION The Charity was incorporated as a limited liability company on 30 March 2006 and was regislered as a charity by the Charity Commission on 23 June 2006. The Chariry began trading on 31 August 2006. The Charity also trades under the name of The Big Draw. REGISTERED CHAIUTY NUMBER The Charity's registered number with the Charity Commission 15 1114811. TRUSTEES Th¢ InLSt¢¢s during the year and appoinled after the year end were as follows: . Mr. John Amiah M.$. Emma Black Ms. Rachel Gasden M.$. Isobel Macleod Mr. Thomas Curtis Ms. Shula Sinclair Me. John Siachiewicz Ms. Melissa Sterling Mr. Eric George Reynolds Mr. Graham Southern Mr. Mark Chester Mr. Danial McAuliffe Resigned 3rd July, 2024 Resigned 3rd July, 2024 Resigned 3rd July, 2024 Resigned 3rd July, 2024 Resigned 3rd July. 2024 Resigned 3rd July. 2024 Resigned 3rd July, 2024 Resigned 3rd July, 2024 Appoinied 3rd July, 2024 Appoinled 3rd July, 2024 Appoinled 16th July, 2024 Appoinied 4, Ociober, 2024 GOVERNING DOCUMENT AND CONSTITUION The Charity is governed by, and its constitution is, its Memorandum and Articles of Association. TRUSTEES SELECTION The trnstees regularly review the Skill set of the board of trustees io ensure a broad range of experience to help govem Ihe charity. Any gaps in the trustee portfolio are discussed in meeting and Ix)ard work logether to ensure appropriate recruitment. MISSION The Big Draw is dedicated to raising the profile of drawing as a tool for wellbeing, thought, creativity, Social and cultural engagement. The Charity leads a diverse progranllne of advocacy, empowennent and engagemenl and runs the Big Draw Festival. Page 2
THE CAMPAIGN FOR DTL4WING ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT At the end of the previous financial year the charity's main sponsor Top Hatch ended their financial support. With their generou5 SUPPOrt, the Campaign for Drawing had continued lo grow the annual festival and deliver the John Ruskin Prize along with key panners. However. Ihe end of fmancial support brought aboul a significant challenge resuliing in an unavoidable cessalion of activities. After a hialus, during the year to 31 March 2025. the charity gathered strength and energy following the appointment of four new InL¢eS and the appeardnce of two new major sponsors. The new sponsors are Ihe Trinity Buoy Wharf Trnst and Urban Space Holdings Lid. The laller have allowed staff to be seconded to the charity such that the lolal value of the sponsorship in cash and donations in kind is expe¢led in 2026 10 be greater than that provided by the previous sponsor. The day-to-day management of the charity has been the role of the highly talented Matilda Barratl, a member of staff of Urban Space Holdings Ltd who is seconded to the charity. During the year, a new website was launched giving greater functionality to Big Draw Festival subscribers and participants which is a major step lo increasing the relevance of the charity's work. This plus Ihe new energy that has been injected by members of the support team and the ttee5 bodes very well for the future. The charily has taken on the addilional high-profile aclivily of delivering Ihe annual Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize along with ils exi51ing role in the John Ruskin Prize. The John Ruskin Prize was held at Trinity Buoy Wharf in January 2025 and with over 3,000 entries was a considerable success. This provides a strong basis for th¢ planned repeat exhibition in January 2026. During the year the team reached out to many schools and other organisations to join a5 associates and 10 help to make the Big Draw Festival a growing annual event. Our vision for the charity continue5 to be that of a change-maker and crealive protagonist - we want to ensure Ihat drawing continue5 10 change lives. DIRECTORS, REPORT Our aims this year continued to be to: Conlinue lo campaign for the value of visual literacy and the role of drawing to unlock skills and potential Grow the number of festival organi5ers, encourage on-line evenls when physical evenls are not P055ible. Increase our penetration into areas where there is a real need and rdise awareness of our other programmes and areas of work separaie lo the fe51ival. Continue to focus on sustainability and ensuring thai the charity has its own income streams. Page 3
THE CAMPAIGN FOR DRAWING ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 DIRECTORS, REPORT (Continued) Risk Management: The Trustees have a duty lo idenlify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error. Reserves: The Reserves of the Charity as at the end of the period w¢re £3.419 of which £3.419 were unrestricted and io be retained to promote future evenls. The Trustees consider that all these reserves are required to be carried fonvard to continue the activities of the Charity and meet any contracted commitments for year ended 31 March 2026. This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD: Eric GeorgFe Reynolds- C innan and Trustee 23 December 2025 Page 4
THE CA1PAlGy FOR DRAMqNG for the Year Ended 31 rylarch 2025 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES 31.3.25 31.3.24 Note5 INCOME (See Page 10) 137,435 165,007 Cost of sales (Projeci Activities) GROSS PROFIT Adminislraiive expenses 54.035 85.639 112225 OPERATINC PROFITI(LOSS) 1,824 (26,586) Interest receivable and similar income SURPLUS / (DEFICIT) ON ORDINARY ACTIVITIES BEFORE TAXATIOIY 1,832 (26,522) Tax on sury)lusl{deficii) on ordinary activitie5 SURPLUS I (DEFICIT) FOR THE FIYANCIAL YEAR AFTER TAXATION Page 5
THE CAMPAIGN FOR DRAWING BALANCE SHEET 31 Lllarch 2025 31.3.25 31.3.24 Notes CURRENT ASSETS Ca%h at bank 5.904 5,840 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 2.485 4,253 NET CURRENT ASSETS 3,419 1.587 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 3.419 1,587 RESERVES Surplus unrestricted funds 3,419 1,587 The Charily 15 entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 March 2025. The members have not required the Charity lo obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 in accordance wilh Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for: (a) ensurmg thai the Charity keeps accounting records which comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006. (b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the slate of affair5 of the Charity as at the end of each financial year and of its profit or loss for each financial year in accordance with ihe requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of Ihe Companies Act 1985 relating to financial slaleinents, so far as applicable to the Charity. These financial statement8 have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating lo small companies and with Section IA 'Small Eniilies" of Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland" The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trusiees on 23 December 2025 and were signed on its behalf by.. Eric George Reynolds- C airn]an and Twstee The notes fonn part of these fmancial slalements Page 6 Classification.. General
THE CAMPAIGN FOR DRAWING NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the Year Ended 31 Lllarch 2025 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Accounting convention The financial ststemen15 have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Section IA "Small Entilies" of Financial Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland" and ihe Charities Act 201 l and the SORP for Charilies. Turnover Turnover represents nel invoiced sales of goods. excluding value added tax and donalions see Note 4. TAXATION Analysis of the tax charge No liability to UK corporation lax arose on ordinary activities for the year ended 31 March 2024 nor for the y¢ar ended 31 March 2025. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 31.3.24 31.3.23 Other Creditors 2,485 4,253 GIL4NTS, DONATIONS AND SPON'SORSHIP 2025 2024 Urban Space Holdings Ltd IM McLeod Urban Space Management Ltd Alan Davidson Foundalion Ics John Sla¢hiewicz Concept5- Top Halch In Trinily Bridge WharfTrust Parker H]S & Co (Ruskin Prize) Guild of Si. George (Ruskin Prize) Urban Space Management (TB W) Ltd Oth¢r Donalions 28,888 14,138 7.000 5,000 4,940 3,500 50,000 24,018 52.121 5,000 59,961 £ 126 815 £ 135 343 Page 7
THE CAMPAIGN FOR DRAWING NOTES TO THE FLI,)CIAL STATEMEIYTS for the Year Ended 31 .Vlarch 2025 RESERVES Surplus account At l April, 2024 Surplu5 for the Year At 31 March, 2025 1,587 RESTIUCTED FUNDS There are no funds with a restricted Purpose in 2024 or 2025. 2025 2024 u,RESTR1CTED FUNDS TOTAL RESERVES ADMINISTRATION FEES The Administration Fees includes the costs of the Campaign Director, Operations. Markeling Coordinators and Adminisiralive Support. SHORT TERM RENTAL LEASE The Charity has taken out a shon-lem) lease which is cancellable and does not represent a long-terni financial commitment. As at 31 March 2025 the Chariiy had a lease commilment of £1,172 (2024.. £1,626) Page 8
THE CAf4qPAIGN FOR DRAIIIINL G Independent examiner's report to tlie trustees of The Campaign for Draii'iiig I report on the accounts of the coFJ]pany lor thc year ended 31 March 2025. which sel out on pages 5 to 8. Respective respoiisibilities of trustees and examiner The Iruslees (who are also the directOT5 of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The tnjslees consider ihat an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Aci 2011 (the 201 l Act) and that an independent examinalion is needed. Having satlsfied myself tliat the charity 15 not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independeTht examinalioii, it is my responsibility to.. examine the accounts under section 145 of the 201 l Acl- lo follow Ihe procedur¢5 laid down in the geiieral Direclions gii'en by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act. and lo slate whether particular matters Iiave come lo my attention. Basis of independent examiner's report My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Cliarity Cornmission. An examination include% a review of th¢ accounting records kept by the charity and a comparisoii of Ilie account8 presenied with Illobe records. It also includes coii8ideration of any unusual items or disclosures ill the accounls and Seeking explanations froiii you as trustee.% concerning any such mailers. The procedui'es undertakeii do iiot provide all the evidence Ilial would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as lo whether the accounts presenl a 'true and fair view, and Ihe report is limited to those matters set out in the slalemenl below. Independent exkimlner's statement In coNiection with niy examination. no matter l)as come to my atiention- ( l) which gives me reasonable cause io belseve tliai in any material respeci the requirements... to keep acGoiinling re¢ords in a¢cordance with 5eetion 386 of the Companies Act 2006; and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting requireinenis of section 396 of the Companie.4 Acl 2006 and with th¢ methods and principles of the Sialement of Recommended Practice.. Accounting and Reporting by Charities have not been mei. or (2) lo wliich, in my opiiiioii, allenlion should be drawn in order to enabl¢ a proper understanding of the accounts lo be re<iched. Sinion es rougham ACA FCCA Brainil Associates LLP rirsl l.-loor 677 High Road North Finchley London NI2 ODA Date.. gs 2025 Page 9
THE CAMPAIGN FOR DRAMqNG DETAILED STATELIIEIIT OF FIYICIAL ACTIvrriES for the Year Ended 31 Nlarch 2025 31.3.25 31.3.24 Turnover Publication and merchandise sales Administraiion and event fees Subscriptions, sponsorship and donations 1.920 8,700 126.815 1,914 27,740 135,353 137.435 165,007 Cost of sales (Project Activities) Website development and online resources Big Draw launch and events The John Ru.skin Prize Big Draw awards pnzes and prize giving 1.762 1.475 78,913 1.250 4.971 7.011 65,636 1.750 GROSS SURPLUS 54.035 85,639 Bank Interest 64 Expenditure Rent, rates, telephone and internel Postage, stationery & courier Travel Administration fees (See Nole 6) Sundry expenses Bank charges Accountancy 2.326 306 33 48,218 ioi 140 1.087 12,551 671 6,728 86.749 3,572 664 112225 NET SURPLUSI(DEFICIT) This page does not forn) part of the statutory fmancial statements Page 10