Registered number: 04034498
PLATFORM ARTS LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
UNAUDITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
PLATFORM ARTS LIMITED (A company limited by guarantee)
COMPANY INFORMATION
Directors A Mckeown A Charles S Mckeown (resigned 1 November 2025) Company secretary L Brown
Registered number 04034498
Registered office Middlesbrough Railway Station Zetland Road Middlesbrough TS1 1EG
PLATFORM ARTS LIMITED (A company limited by guarantee)
CONTENTS
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| Directors' report | 1 |
| Accountants' report | 2 |
| Statement of comprehensive income | 3 |
| Balance sheet | 4 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 5 - 8 |
| The following pages do not form part of the statutory financial statements: | |
| Detailed income and expenditure account and summaries | 9 - 11 |
PLATFORM ARTS LIMITED (A company limited by guarantee)
DIRECTORS' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
The directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 July 2025.
Directors
The directors who served during the year were:
A Mckeown A Charles S Mckeown (resigned 1 November 2025)
Small companies note
In preparing this report, the directors have taken advantage of the small companies exemptions provided by section 415A of the Companies Act 2006.
This report was approved by the board on 20 March 2026 and signed on its behalf.
A Mckeown Director
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PLATFORM ARTS LIMITED (A company limited by guarantee)
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES/MEMBERS ON THE UNAUDITED STATUTORY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF PLATFORM ARTS LIMITED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER
It is your duty to ensure that Platform Arts Limited has kept adequate accounting records and to prepare statutory financial statements that give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit of Platform Arts Limited. You consider that Platform Arts Limited is exempt from the statutory audit requirement under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 and that an independent examination is required.
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under charity or company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to: examine the financial statements under section 145 of the Act;
follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act; and
state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPOR T
My 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 financial statements presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements, 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 financial statements present a 'true and fair view' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements: to keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006; and to prepare financial statements which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 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 my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.
Andrew Walker
Chartered Accountant 9 Avenue Victoria Roundhay Leeds LS8 1JE
20 March 2026
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(A company limited by guarantee)
PLATFORM ARTS LIMITED
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
| Note Turnover Gross profit Administrative expenses Other operating income Operating profit/(loss) Interest receivable and similar income Profit/(loss) before tax Profit/(loss) for the financial year |
2025 £ 18,726 18,726 (55,596) 52,724 15,854 490 16,344 16,344 |
2024 £ 18,696 18,696 (29,141) 5,174 (5,271) 512 (4,759) (4,759) |
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There were no recognised gains and losses for 2025 or 2024 other than those included in the statement of comprehensive income.
There was no other comprehensive income for 2025 (2024:£NIL).
The notes on pages 5 to 8 form part of these financial statements.
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PLATFORM ARTS LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee) REGISTERED NUMBER: 04034498
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 JULY 2025
| Note Fixed assets Tangible assets 4 Current assets Debtors: amounts falling due within one year 5 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 6 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year 7 Net assets Capital and reserves Income and expenditure account |
1,420 135,041 136,461 (712) |
2025 £ 1,407 1,407 135,749 137,156 (48) 137,108 137,108 137,108 |
2,225 118,513 120,738 (1,778) |
2024 £ 1,876 1,876 118,960 120,836 (72) 120,764 120,764 120,764 |
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The directors consider that the Company is entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 and members have not required the Company to obtain an audit for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime and in accordance with the provisions of FRS 102 Section 1A - small entities.
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf on 20 March 2026.
A Mckeown
Director
The notes on pages 5 to 8 form part of these financial statements.
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PLATFORM ARTS LIMITED (A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
1. General information
The company is limited by guarantee, number 04034498. The registered office is Middlesbrough Railway Station, Zetland Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 1EG.
2. Accounting policies
2.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise specified within these accounting policies and in accordance with FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland' and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. The disclosure requirements of Section 1A of FRS 102 have been applied other than where additional disclosure is required to show a true and fair view.
The following principal accounting policies have been applied:
2.2 Revenue
Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the revenue can be reliably measured. Revenue is measured as the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes. The following criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised:
Rendering of services
Revenue from a contract to provide services is recognised in the period in which the services are provided in accordance with the stage of completion of the contract when all of the following conditions are satisfied:
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the amount of revenue can be measured reliably;
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it is probable that the Company will receive the consideration due under the contract;
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the stage of completion of the contract at the end of the reporting period can be measured reliably; and
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the costs incurred and the costs to complete the contract can be measured reliably.
2.3 Operating leases: the Company as lessee
Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
2.4 Government grants
Grants are accounted under the accruals model as permitted by FRS 102. Grants relating to expenditure on tangible fixed assets are credited to profit or loss at the same rate as the depreciation on the assets to which the grant relates. The deferred element of grants is included in creditors as deferred income.
Grants of a revenue nature are recognised in the Statement of comprehensive income in the same period as the related expenditure.
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(A company limited by guarantee)
PLATFORM ARTS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
2. Accounting policies (continued)
2.5 Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets under the cost model are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to bringing the asset to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management.
Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, on a reducing balance basis.
Depreciation is provided on the following basis:
Office equipment - 25% reducing balance
The assets' residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed, and adjusted prospectively if appropriate, or if there is an indication of a significant change since the last reporting date.
Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount and are recognised in profit or loss.
2.6 Debtors
Short-term debtors are measured at transaction price, less any impairment. Loans receivable are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment.
2.7 Creditors
Short-term creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other financial liabilities, including bank loans, are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
3. Employees
The average monthly number of employees, including directors, during the year was 3 (2024 - 3) .
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PLATFORM ARTS LIMITED (A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
| 4. Tangible fixed assets Cost or valuation At 1 August 2024 At 31 July 2025 Depreciation At 1 August 2024 Charge for the year on owned assets At 31 July 2025 Net book value At 31 July 2025 At 31 July 2024 5. Debtors Prepayments and accrued income 6. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year Payments received on account Accruals and deferred income |
2025 £ 1,420 |
Office equipment £ 26,521 26,521 24,645 469 25,114 1,407 1,876 2024 £ 2,225 2,225 |
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| 1,420 2025 £ - 712 |
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| 2024 £ 1,066 712 1,778 |
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| 712 |
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(A company limited by guarantee)
PLATFORM ARTS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
7. Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year
| Accruals and deferred income | 2025 £ 48 48 |
2024 £ 72 72 |
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8. Company status
The company is a private company limited by guarantee and consequently does not have share capital. Each of the members is liable to contribute an amount not exceeding £10 towards the assets of the company in the event of liquidation.
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(A company limited by guarantee)
PLATFORM ARTS LIMITED
DETAILED INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
| Note Turnover Gross surplus Gross surplus % Other operating income Less: overheads Administration expenses Operating surplus/(deficit) Interest receivable Profit/(Loss) for the year |
2025 £ 18,726 18,726 100.0 % 52,726 (55,597) 15,853 491 16,344 |
2024 £ 18,698 18,698 100.0 % 5,176 (29,143) (5,271) 512 (4,759) |
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(A company limited by guarantee)
PLATFORM ARTS LIMITED
SCHEDULE TO THE DETAILED ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
| Turnover Rent receivable - Domestic Other operating income Grants receivable by the gallery Administration expenses Canteen Gallery expenses Printing and stationery Telephone and fax Computer costs Advertising and promotion Legal and professional Accountancy Sundry expenses Rent - operating leases Rates Light and heat Cleaning Insurances Repairs and maintenance Depreciation - plant and machinery Sale of work - Artists' invoices Travel expenses Security costs |
2025 £ 18,726 18,726 2025 £ 52,726 52,726 2025 £ 67 31,139 180 989 612 - - 612 34 5,200 767 1,680 57 1,944 5,314 469 (2,129) 6,583 2,079 55,597 |
2024 £ 18,698 18,698 |
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| 2024 £ 5,176 5,176 |
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| 2024 £ 7 9,872 75 1,420 841 290 1,014 612 185 6,233 729 1,059 268 2,586 664 625 - 574 2,089 29,143 |
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PLATFORM ARTS LIMITED (A company limited by guarantee)
SCHEDULE TO THE DETAILED ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
| Interest receivable Bank interest receivable |
2025 £ 491 491 |
2024 £ 512 512 |
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