REGISTERED NUMBER: 05796442 (England and Wales) CHARITY NUMBER: 1115733
ACCOUNTS FOR THE TWELVE MONTHS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (UNAUDITED) FOR
IGNITION GLOUCESTERSHIRE LIMITED
A company limited by guarantee
IGNITION GLOUCESTERSHIRE LIMITED
CONTENTS OF THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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| Legal and administrative information | 3 |
| Report of Trustees | 4, 5 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 6 |
| Statement of Financial Activities and Balance Sheet | 7 |
| Balance Sheet | 8 |
| Notes forming part of Financial Statements | 9 |
| Accounting Conventions | 10 |
IGNITION GLOUCESTERSHIRE LIMITED
Legal and Administrative Information
for the period ended 31 December 2025
Constitution
Ignition Gloucestershire Limited is a company limited by guarantee and a registered charity governed by its memorandum and articles of association. The company is private and has no share capital.
Directors and Trustees
The directors of the charitable company are its trustees for the purpose of charity law and throughout this report are collectively referred to as the trustees.
Philip B Coysh Company Secretary
Registered Office
23 Summer Street Stroud GL5 1NX
IGNITION GLOUCESTERSHIRE LIMITED
Report of the Trustees for the period ended 31 December 2025
The trustees are pleased to present their report together with the financial statements of the charity for the period ended 31 December 2025.
Objects of the charity
(a) to advance the Christian faith in accordance with the Statement of Beliefs in Gloucestershire and in such other parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the directors of the charity (herein called "the trustees") may from time to time think fit and to fulfil such other purposes which are exclusively charitable according to the law of England and Wales and are connected with the charitable work of the charity;
(b) to relieve persons who are in conditions of need or hardship or who are aged or sick and to relieve the distress caused thereby in Gloucestershire and in such other parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the trustees may from time to time think fit.
Trustee Responsibilities
Company and charity law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and the surplus or deficit of the charity for that period.
In preparing those financial statements the Trustees have:
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selected suitable accounting policies and applied them consistently;
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made judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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stated whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
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prepared the financial statements on a going concern basis (unless it is inappropriate to presume that the trust will continue in operation).
The Trustees have overall responsibility for ensuring the charity has an appropriate system of controls, financial and otherwise. They are also responsible for keeping 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 Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence taking reasonable steps for the detection and prevention of fraud and other irregularities.
Trustees' Report
“When we look up, we notice each other, we see what is already here and we remember that belonging often starts in the smallest act of wonder”
(Nikki Laine, journalist & author, on Festival of Wonder, Good on Paper, October 2025)
The fourth Festival of Wonder took place at St Laurence Church, Stroud, in November 2025 and attracted 2,500 attendees from a wide range of ages and backgrounds. The programme included circus, music, dance, comedy and magic, complemented by immersive experiences and workshops alongside quieter reflective spaces.
The festival continues to flourish through collaboration with partner organisations and local churches. This year’s set design came alive with hundreds of autumn leaves created by pupils from ten local primary schools. To support accessibility, two relaxed performances of the principal circus production were provided for neurodiverse audiences and those with sensory requirements. The festival also delivered workshops in circus skills, improvisation, nature exploration and creative writing. A photographic exhibition linked young people in Tamil Nadu, India, with youth clubs in Stroud. The majority of activities were offered free of charge, including the café.
At the heart of everything the festival does are four core values that have grown and deepened over recent years: ‘Be a Blessing’, ‘Offer Radical Hospitality’, ‘Grow Community’ and ‘Welcome Seekers and Stumblers’. Rooted in our Christian foundation, these values now shape every aspect of the festival and will continue to guide our future.
The trustees have agreed that 2026 will be a fallow year for the main festival. In its place, we will deliver a programme of smaller, more immersive ‘Moments of Wonder’ events at venues across the Stroud district.
The trustees record their thanks to all supporters and to the 120+ volunteers whose time and commitment enable the festival and associated activities to take place. We also acknowledge, with gratitude, the financial support of our grant funders—Anchor Foundation, Diocese of Gloucester, Gloucestershire Disability Fund, Stroud Town Council, Sylvanus Lysons Charity and Westhill Endowment—without whom this work would not be possible.
P Coysh, Company Secretary
IGNITION GLOUCESTERSHIRE LIMITED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES For 12 months ending 31 December 2025
| Notes Incoming Resources Voluntary Income 1a / 5b Activities generating funds 1b / 5b Gift Aid 5b Credit Interest Sundry Income 5c Total Incoming Resources Resources expended Charitable activities undertaken directly 5c Raising Funds 5c Sundry Expenditure 5c Governance 5c Total Resources expended Net Movement in funds |
Unrestricted Funds to 31-Dec-25 6598.28 3773.37 953.11 76.70 0.00 11401.46 9518.98 3000.00 0.00 481.20 13000.18 -1598.72 |
Restricted Funds to 31-Dec-25 55550.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 55550.00 29350.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 29350.00 26200.00 |
Total Funds 12 months to 31-Dec-25 62148.28 3773.37 953.11 76.70 0.00 66951.46 38868.98 3000.00 0.00 481.20 42350.18 24601.28 |
Total Funds 12 months to 31-Dec-24 36036.73 3950.00 1766.00 123.61 845.61 42721.95 32603.66 2925.00 845.61 34.00 36408.27 6313.68 |
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| BALANCE$I.IEET | ||||
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| As at3{Becernber2025 | Unrestricted | Restrieted | TotalFunds | Total Funds |
| 3{-Dec-25 | 3t-Oec-2$ | 3{-Dec-2$ | 31-ilec-24 | |
| TangibleFixedAssets | s.00 | 0.s0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| GurrentAssets | ||||
| Debtors | 0.00 | CI.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| CashatBank and inhand | 11713.59 | 26200.00 | 37913.59 | 13312.31 |
| {r7t3.59 | 263CICI.0S37813.59 |
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| Current Liabilities | ||||
| Creditors and Accruals | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| 0.fis | 9"00 | 0"CI0 | nnn | |
| Total Assets less CurrentLiabilities | {1?13.$9 | 26200.S037913.59{3312.3{ | ||
| Balances broughl forward | 13312.31 | 0.00 | 13312.31 | 6998.63 |
| Net Movement!nfunds | -1598.72 | 25200.00 | 24641.28 | 6313.68 |
| UnrestrictedFunds | r{713.59?6200.0S37S{3.59 | 133{2.31 |
IGNITION GLOUCESTERSHIRE LIMITED Notes to the Financial Statements
| 1a Voluntary Income Donations from Churches Donation from individuals Grants 1b Activities Generating Funds Income from events 2 Debtors Sundry debtors 3 Cash at Bank and in hand Lloyds Bank Hampshire Trust Bank 4 Creditors and Accruals Sundry creditors |
Unrestricted Funds 31-Dec-25 2250.00 4348.28 0.00 6598.28 3773.37 3773.37 0.00 0.00 4213.59 7500.00 11713.59 0.00 0.00 |
Restricted Funds 31-Dec-25 0.00 0.00 55550.00 55550.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 26200.00 26200.00 0.00 0.00 |
Total Funds 12 months to 31-Dec-25 2250.00 4348.28 55550.00 62148.28 3773.37 3773.37 0.00 0.00 4213.59 33700.00 37913.59 0.00 0.00 |
Total Funds 12 months to 31-Dec-24 1650.00 10986.73 23400.00 36036.73 3950.00 3950.00 0.00 0.00 13312.31 0.00 13312.31 0.00 0.00 |
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IGNITION GLOUCESTERSHIRE LIMITED
Notes to the Financial Statements
5 Accounting Convention
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a For the year ending 31 December 2025 the company was entitled to exemption under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 (the Act) relating to small companies.
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b Income is shown in the Statement of Financial Activities when that income has been received. Income tax relief due on gift aid is shown when the income has been received, though there may be a delay before corresponding tax relief is received.
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c Charitable activities undertaken directly' consists of expenditure where the charitable activity is directly incurred by Ignition Gloucestershire. 'Raising Funds' is payments made to the charity's fundraiser. 'Governance' consists of expenditure incurred in the governance of the charity. 'Sundry Income' consists of deposits paid which were later returned; the returned deposits are included under 'Sundry Expenditure'.
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d The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025 in accordance with Section 476 of the Act.
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e The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime.
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f The company is private, limited by guarantee and has no share capital.