VirtualSignalur8 Transaction Ref. VCXX-KS6N-KB8D 17 Apr 2025 18..13..00 BST (UTC +11 D 111 P 1125 CREATIVE MENTORS FOUNDATION Registered Charity Number 1130788 Company Number 06834521 ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
VirtualSignalur8 Transaction Ref. VCXX-KS6N-KB8D 17 Apr 2025 18..13..00 BST (UTC +11 D 111 P 2r25 CREATIVE MENTORS FOUNDATION ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 CONTENTS Pa Legal and Administrative Information Report of the Directors and Trustees 4-19 Statement of Financial Activities 20 Balance Sheet 21 Notes to the Financial Statements 22-24 Independent Examiners Report 25
VirtualSignalur8 Transaction Ref. VCXX-KS6N-KB8D 17 Apr 2025 18..13..00 BST (UTC +11 D 111 P 3r25 CREATIVE MENTORS FOUNDATION COMPANY INFORMATION LEGAL & ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Constitution Creative Mentors Foundation is a charitable company limited by guarantee. It was incorporated on 3 March 2009, number 06834521 and is a registered charity, number 1130788. Trustees & Directors The Trustees serving during the year and Sin the year end and to the date of this report are:_ Qona Rankin Bart Peerless Alan Cummings Andrew Whitby-collins Andrew Charles Blessley Secretary JTC (UK) Limited Registered Office The Scalpel 18th Floor 52 Lime Street London EC3M 7AF Website www.creativementors.org Bankers Barclays Bank PLC Plaistow Branch 737 Barking Road London E13 9PL Solicitors Charles Russell Speechlys LLP 5 Fleet Place London EC4M 7RD Independent Examiner Darren O'connor Bsc (Hons) FCCA ACA James Cowper Kreston Reading Bridge House George Street Reading RG18LS
VirtualSignalur8 Transaction Ref. VCXX-KS6N-KB8D 17 Apr 2025 18..13..00 BST (UTC +11 D 111 P 4r25 CREATIVE MENTORS FOUNDATION REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS AND TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 The Directors and Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements for the year ended 31 August 2024. Legal and administrative information is set out on page 1 and forms part of this report. The Annual report serves the purposes of both a Trustees, report and a directors, report under company law. The Trustees confim that the Annual report and financial statements of the charitable company comply with the current statutory requirements, the requirements of the charitable companys governing document and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (effective 1 January 2019). Trustees All trustees are also directors of the company therefore they are appointed in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. The trusteesldirectors are referred to throughout this report as trustees. No trustees have any interest in the assets of the charitable company. Objects of the Charity The aim of the charity is to help make the arts curriculum at state primary and secondary schools more accessible and rewarding for children with either a diagnosis or are suspected, of having an SpLD (Specific Learning Difference). The charity employs arts post graduates who have an SpLD and places them in schools where they work alongside the existing staff who are engaged in arts teaching. In addition, the mentors run lunch-time or after school clubs for groups of children with a diagnosis of or suspected SpLD. The charity seeks lo.. Raise awareness among staff who teach creative subjects about the implications of working with young people who process information differently. Raise awareness in schools about the possible advantages there are for people with an SpLD involved in the arts. precisely because they have the ability lo think in unpredictable and original ways. Provide encouragement for children with an SpLD who have lost confidence in their ability. in both academic and creative subjects, because of their struggle with the school curriculum and the exam system. Provide role models who faced the same problems in their time at school as the children. but made their way through the system to educational and potenlial career Sucss. Public benefit We have complied with our duty to have due regard to the guidance on Public Benefit published by the Charity Commission. We continue to recognise the Importan of collecting feedback from the Creative Mentors, students. subject teachers and head teachers so that we can assess the benefit to the public. We have continued to receive extremely positive feedback from students. teachers and parents which continues to demonstrate the benefit the Creative Mentors bring to the schools and visitors to our website demonstrate our wider impact. (See below.) Overview This year has brought exciting growth and new directions for the Creative Mentors Foundation. We welcomed a new staff member who brings fresh perspectives and energy to our work. In addition, we are thrilled to announce the addition of a new school to our portfolio. broadening our impact and allowing us to engage with a larger community of students and educators. For the first time, we also considered introducing workshops outside of regular term lime. These sessions will enable us to provide continuous learning opportunities and creative engagement for students during a holiday period. These changes will strengthen our charity's impact, and we look fotward to building on this momentum in the year to come.
VirtualSignalur8 Transaction Ref. VCXX-KS6N-KB8D 17 Apr 2025 18..13..00 BST (UTC +11 D 111 P 5r25 CREATIVE MENTORS FOUNDATION REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS AND TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 Charles Dickens Primary School which featured in the Future Planning section of last year's report, invited us to visit the school, with a view to providing them with a mentor. Having had an initial meeting with the staff and Frances, l am delighted to report that FranS has now completed two lerms there. 'Miss Conteh's Amazing Art and Design Club, is very popular with both pupils and staff. At the start of the academic year, Nic Fans gave notice, having accepted new opportunilies elsewhere. His departure was a loss for the team, but he has assured us he'll return occasionally to run one-off workshops as needed. Nic's friend and colleague JP expressed interest in taking over from Nic. He was able to shadow Nic during the first 4 weeks of term to get acquainted with the staff and pupils and become familiar with the level and type of projects we deliver. JP took over as CMF mentor at Charter School. North Dulwich in October 2023. In January, Alice retumed from maternity leave and resumed her work in the jewellery studio at Haberdashers. Under her guidance. students have been producing remarkable pieces, showcased in this report. We postponed our annual exhibition until Alice's retum, as her expertise in organizing and setting up the show is invaluable. While it was deeply rewarding to see the pride in both the children and their families, we noticed Ihat hosting the exhibition in January affected attendance compared to previous years. Nonetheless, the feedback we received from visitors was extremely positive. hJ. 3rf Fth 11)•miw Additionally, last year's report mentioned plans for a Falmouth exhibition and workshops, a project led by Alan Cummings. While everyone contributed to the planning. Alan's dedication and energy were particularly instrumental. Unfortunately, low enrolment led us to call off the event. Fortunately, we were able to cancel accommodations and materials in time, avoiding financial loss. The planning paid off, however, as we were subsequently invited to run a series of 2-day workshops at Haberdashers during the October 2024 half- tem. Outcomes from these sessions will be included in next yearfs report. THE FUTURE OF... dD? *rr•T THE Pniy FOUNDATION
VirtualSignalur8 Transaction Ref. VCXX-KS6N-KB8D 17 Apr 2025 18..13..00 BST (UTC +11 D 111 P 6r25 CREATIVE MENTORS FOUNDATION REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS AND TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 Finally, in July, our team celebrated our annual away day with a visit to Reverb at the vin Factory in the Strand, followed by lunch at Café Petiole. Alice McLean Haberdashers School September - December 2023 - Alice supported Qona with administration tasks and planning the delivery of the exhibition. In November. Alice was invited to meet HRH Duke of Edinburgh Prin Edward at Haberdashers, Borough official opening ceremony. She was able to share the work that CMF do and share the Goldsmiths, sponsored jewellery workshop that she set up. January - July 2024 Alice went back into Haberdashers. Borough School weekly and also continued admin support for the charity. The art department at the school continue to be incredibly supportive of the work CMF do and have set up thoughfful groups that have in turn benefitted the students we work with. Alice worked on a brief that was provided by the Crafts Council this temi looking at sustainable creative practices. Year 9 students searched for found natural items outside and created cyanotypes onlo wood (and experimented on other surfaces). sllj Another project that Alice ran with year 7s was based on the ancient Japanese technique of kintsugi - fixing broken crockery with gold. Students smashed already broken plates and created new formations with the shards to create jewellery. These were then glued together and gold leafed. Students created a video to share the process and outcomes (please see Instagram). A particular SucsS from this group was working with an autistic student who was very quiet and didn't speak up much in the classroom. Over time, she became more comfortable with the group and was a really vocal member and spoke on the video. Her class teacher said she was quite emotional hearing her voice so clearly for the first time.
VirtualSignalur8 Transaction Ref. VCXX-KS6N-KB8D 17 Apr 2025 18..13..00 BST (UTC +11 D 111 P 7125 CREATIVE MENTORS FOUNDATION REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS AND TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 After the May half tenn, Alice ran some short pewter cast projects with some year 8s. They trialled a project about looking to the future and what amulets you would take. Students created symbols for music, animals, and other natural forms. Looking forward - Alice has been organising a 2 day CMF holiday Art School for neurodiverse students to take place in Oclober half term. The school have been incredibly supportive of the project and we are excited to see the outcomes. Frances Conteh St Marylebone CE School I began the academic year of 2023. running one of my after-school clubs. l introduced a new cohort of year 7 students to an artist inspired process led project in the hand craft. constructed textiles lechnique of weave. The group began by exploring colour and pattem with paper weaving and then texture with soft materials in linear yarns and wool that were woven onto cardboard weave frames. 4ryi.1Silu Paper Weaves Cardboard Weaves with Linear Yams and Wool
VirtualSignalur8 Transaction Ref. VCXX-KS6N-KB8D 17 Apr 2025 18..13..00 BST (UTC +11 D 111 P 8r25 CREATIVE MENTORS FOUNDATION REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS AND TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 In the spring term the Year 7 group were intrOdUd to a weave project inspired by the work of Woven Glow fibre artist Michelle Robinson. The students were encouraged to document their own weave designs on worksheets and then begin with yarn wrapping in the linear materials they would use in their woven work. Yam Wrapping The students crealed colourful handmade cords in crochet and finger knitting which they introduced into their woven design. Crochet Chain Stitch and Finger Knitting Weave Frames and Woven Designs
VirtualSignalur8 Transaction Ref. VCXX-KS6N-KB8D 17 Apr 2025 18..13..00 BST (UTC +11 D 111 P 9r25 CREATIVE MENTORS FOUNDATION REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS AND TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 l introduced a stitch project to the year 8 students I had previously worked with when they were in year 7 and new year 8 and year 9 students with learning differences. Stitch Work I was informed by the art teacher Vicky Cerdano that my time at the school as a creative mentor had been acknowledged and valued by the head of the school. It was suggested by the head that my role would be beneficial for an Autistic year 10 student. Vicky agreed to support me in the classroom whilst we work with the student and an additional small group of learners during lunchtime. We have planned lo deliver a stitch project inspired by self-identity. Charles Dickens Primary School Monday January 2024- July 2024 In January 20241 began working on a Monday as a creative mentor at the Charles Dickens Primary School The students I worked with were organised by Miss Messmain the school Head of Pastoral care and Early Help Manager. I presented a drawing and print project inspired by seasonal plants. I encouraged the students to work collaboratively via drawing and collage on lining paper. It was agreed that I work throughout the day in small individual groups with learners from year 3 to year 6 with various learning differences and behaviour issues. JA I
VirtualSignalur8 Transaction Ref. VCXX-KS6N-KB8D 17 Apr 2025 18..13..00 BST (UTC +11 D 111 P 10125 CREATIVE MENTORS FOUNDATION REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS AND TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 The group went on to explore ideas further in monoprint with garden leaves and leaf drawings transferred onto Styrofoam and then printed onto paper. Leaf Monoprints and StyTofoam Drawings The students explored the school nursery garden and drew from a range of plants and other objects they found in the green space. The drawings were then digitally transferred onto acetate and then placed onto a coated surface of cyanotype painted onto canvas fabric. The fabric and acetate were placed outside in the Sun to expose the drawings and then washed to reveal the artwork. P,tsE2 Cyanotype Drawings Transferred onto Fabric io
VirtualSignalur8 Transaction Ref. VCXX-KS6N-KB8D 17 Apr 2025 18..13..00 BST (UTC +11 D 111 P 11125 CREATIVE MENTORS FOUNDATION REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS AND TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 On a Friday for 3 weeks in the summer lemi I began a textile weave afterschool club that was open to all students and had a great response. Cardboard Weaves with Linear Yams and Wool In January I worked with a year 3 student on a one to one who is a twin sister and she returned lo my sessions in September on a Monday. The student found it challenging to participate in class when attempting core skills and exams. They would often become very upset when they could see that their 1n sister and peers were accomplishing tasks which made the student feel they were underachieving. However, I recenlly received an email from Miss Messmain that states 'Just to let you know that having spoken to the student's mum and teacher, we have decided to take her off Art mentoring. She has really grown in confidence since attending Art mentoring and starting her new class in September,. I have also seen a positive change in the student since I have returned to school and want her to continue her academic progress in the classroom. I had previously worked with a student who was not attending school regularly. He is of a sensitive nature and since we have been back at school. he spends time in the garden before he atlends my session. He enjoys drawing and aware that he feels comfortable and at peace as part of a small group of learners that he feels free to express himself. I have a year 4 student who I worked with when they were in year 3 who is very quiet and avoids speaking up in her group. I hope to help build her confidence so she can find her vol. Overall, I have found my time at Charles Dickens School pleasant. The students have responded well to my projects and I feel they enjoy the time they spend with me learning something new and creative. My workshops have been called 'Miss Conteh's Amazing Art and Design Club,. JP Guerrier Charter North Dulwich I began my role of Creative Mentor at Charter North Dulwich at the beginning of term 1 2023, running weekly sessions for year 7s and 8s. For the firsl few sessions I worked alongside the leaving mentor Nicholas Faris. and together we developed our first project focussing on shape. We considered arrangement, changes in perception. how simple shapes can convey meaning, and how to move shapes between 2D and 3D space. We used pieces by Juan Miro for inspiration, looking at how he worked between both painting and sculpture. Together with the students we drew shapes on to wood panel, and then cut the pieces and decorated them. We played with arrangement and layering in space and Ihen hung them with piano string wire in Calder style mobile arrangements. We showed the final project at the annual exhibition at the Tabernacle in February 2024 and received a lovely response to the works from exhibition visitors.
VirtualSignalur8 Transaction Ref. VCXX-KS6N-KB8D 17 Apr 2025 18..13..00 BST (UTC +11 D 111 P 12125 CREATIVE MENTORS FOUNDATION REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS AND TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 Postcard Collage and Layering Project. and Collaged Pallet for Camberwell Arts Festival The next project l undertook with the students was based around collage and layering imagery. The school was donated a stock of vintage postcards which provided an opportunity to work with a variety of imagery, and to recycle the material into new work. Additionally. we used layers of acetate, inks. and drawing techniques. taking inspiralion from artists working with similar mediums. Using transparent material also gave an opportunity to play with light. I plan to use work we did in these sessions to create a moving light installation for the exhibition in the new year. J- pj th During this time, I was contacted by Camberwell Arts Festival to create a project for their 30 birlhday celebration in June. Previous mentor Nicholas Faris had created a piece for them the year before, so it was good to carry on the relationship and give students another opportunity for their work to be seen in a public setting. 12
VirtualSignalur8 Transaction Ref. VCXX-KS6N-KB8D 17 Apr 2025 18..13..00 BST (UTC +11 D 111 P 13125 CREATIVE MENTORS FOUNDATION REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS AND TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 Over several sessions. we collaged the pallet together using the stock of post cards, magazines, and various other media, incorporating techniques we had practiced in the previous project, and then finished the piece with paint. The completed ple was displayed in the window of The Tiger pub in Camberwell for the duration of Camberwell Arts Festival. Ceramic Work l also began teaching the class about working with ceramics, introducing the students to a new medium. We built mushroom pinch pots which were coloured wilh slip by the students. and later glazed and fired. l intend on carrwng on this work with students over the nexl year. working with Charter lo use their ceramic resources and kiln. I plan to teach the students further about sculptural building and glazing techniques. as well as looking into creating both functional pieces and more experimental work. In addition, I have happily aided the art department with advice about kiln work and getting the kiln up and running again in a new space. Field trip to Staffordshire Street Studios. and South London Gallery At the end of the year, I led a field trip to visit artist studios at Staffordshire Street in Peckham. I was accompanied by head of art Matthew Spaul and art technician Susan Swartzberg. We visited the studios of textile artists Juliet Aaltonen (@julietaaltonen) and her studio mate Maisie Maris (www.maisiemaris.com), and ceramicist Manuel Calvo {www.quiromanu.com). The artists gave tours of their spaces, spoke about their work and their practices as working artists. and answered questions from the students. We then headed lo South London Gallery and visited the Firelei Baez exhibition Sueno de la Madrugada (A Midnight's Dream). The students brought sketchbooks and were provided time to draw pieces inspired by the aOrkS. 13
VirtualSignalur8 Transaction Ref. VCXX-KS6N-KB8D 17 Apr 2025 18..13..00 BST (UTC +11 D 111 P 14125 CREATIVE MENTORS FOUNDATION REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS AND TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 Final Thoughts It has been fanlastic watching the work and thought processes of my students develop through my first year at Charter North - having a consistent group of students week to week has made this possible. I look forward to the new year and the possibility of working with a new group of year seven students, as well as continuing with my current group of year eights. introducing them to new ideas and possibilities that may not be available to them in their curriculum and helping them to ernbra the potential of neurodiverse thinking. Stuart Maccaffer Capital City Academy Stuart's first project took Victorian wood cuts of animals as a starting point. The students produced collages that they then repeated and turned into prints. The students enjoyed the way these prints could be used on cards, wrapping paper, and wall-paper. The positive and negative shapes that emerged through this work also gave the students ideas to take forward in their sketch books. Prints The next project took the square fonnat into a different medium this time clay. The students made tiles and imprinted them with natural forms which they then glazed. These were then put into wooden frames and exhibited at our exhibition. 14
VirtualSignalur8 Transaction Ref. VCXX-KS6N-KB8D 17 Apr 2025 18..13..00 BST (UTC +11 D 111 P 15125 CREATIVE MENTORS FOUNDATION REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS AND TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 The starting point for Stuart's third project was 'Spirit Animals.. The students were asked which animal they had an affinity with. They then took photographs of themselves and made a simple collage by superimposing the head of their chosen animal onto their body. This was used as a template to make a monoprint. The group then made three dimensional masks with paper templates which were used as a guide to making masks using tissue and willow. The project worked reasonably well, although some of the students had trouble getting their heads around the three-dimensional aspect of it. Stuart said that if he does this project again, he will simplify the final stage. Stuart has moved and stopped working for CMF, but he has kindly agreed to assist with ad hoc projects. 15
VirtualSignalur8 Transaction Ref. VCXX-KS6N-KB8D 17 Apr 2025 18..13..00 BST (UTC +11 D 111 P 16125 CREATIVE MENTORS FOUNDATION REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS AND TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 Future planning The recent pilot of two-day autumn half-term workshops at Haberdashers provided our team with invaluable insights and experience. setting the stage for further development of our holiday workshops for children with Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs). These workshops present a unique opporlunity for former mentors to return as visiting mentors on a freelance basis, enriching our program with their experience and expertise. This is something we hope to do more of. We are also excited to share that All has established a contact within the creative agency forpeople (https:Ilforpeople.com). which has generously offered us exhibition space in their studIan almospheric, converted pickle factory in the Oval. We plan to showcase artwork from the recent two-day workshop, alongside other pieces from participating schools. creating a platform to lebrate the creativity and progress of our students. With Alice going on matemity leave in February, we aim to arrange cover for her two days at Haberdashers to ensure the continuity of our program. To better understand and demonstrate CMF'S impact on mentees, confidence and attitudes loward learning, Alice developed a questionnaire based on the Stngth$ and DnTiculties Questionnaire (SDQ) framework for both staff and students. Although responses have been limited, it remains a priority to improve this feedback loop so we can effectively showcase the positive influence CMF has on students with SpLDs. We will focus on refining this process and exploring other methods to capture meaningful feedback that highlights our program's success. Thanks We would like to extend our thanks to the incredible teachers. staff. and mentors who have supported CMF throughout the year. Special thanks to: St. Marylebone: Wicky Cerdano and Steph Corban. Charter School North Dulwbch: Louise Ungpakom. Matt Spaul, Susan Swartzberg, Fiona Lucas. and Emy Mills. Capital City Academy: Minel Patel. Haberdashers. Askes Borough Academy: Paris Thompson and Deborah Britton-Field Charles Dickens Primary School: Miss Messmain. We also extend our gratitude to Shobhan Shah for his ongoing good humour in maintaining and updating our website, to our trustees for their guidance, and encouragement and, of course, to our dedicated mentors. None of this would be possible without their passion and commitment. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of children with SpLDs. 16
VirtualSignalur8 Transaction Ref. VCXX-KS6N-KB8D 17 Apr 2025 18..13..00 BST (UTC +11 D 111 P 17125 CharlerS¢hool. North Dulwlch Charter School &)st Dulwich Marll>orough Prima School Year Coat Hos Andrew Vall8nc8 RCA Visual Communication Stuart M¢Caffer RCA Sculptur& NEnke Van Wiik RCA Visual Communication Stma lebone e School Oxford Gardens 2010 2011 2012 Tomasz Crompton RCA ArGhite¢tu Steven FW RCM Piano & Composition Joe Drakeford Prinlm8king Stuart Mccaffer RCA Sculplu 2013 RCA Alice M¢lean RCA J8we118ry & M8181 Fiona Howell RAM Voice Hollie Paxton RCA Jewellery & M8t81 Steve Imn RAAI Voic8 2014 Lucy Joyce Sculpture Robbie Campbell SGhoolof Oriental & African Studies USIG & D8v8lopm8r Luke Barton RCA Sculptu Rachel Frant RAM Voice Ri¢hariJ Hards RCA Sculpfure RCA Fiona How811 RAM Voice 2015 Frances Conteh RCA Textiles Simon Tong Trufflpet Cl8ire Blundell Jones RCA Printrnaking Olivia Watts Guildhall S¢110r Mtssic & Dram8 Cara George RCA Jewellery & Metal RAM 2016 Frances Conteh RCA Textiles SIrn Tong RAAI Ttympel 2017 Josh Saunders RCA Animation France5 Conteh RCA Texte$ Stuart McCaffeT RCA Sculptu SirrK)n Tong RAM Trun7pet Fran$ Conleh RCA T&xti18S Fon$ Conteh RCA Textiles 2018 Frances Conteh RCA T8xtiles Frances Conteh RCA Textiles Stuart M¢Caffer RCA Sculpture Stuart Mccaffer RCA S¢ulplu Fran*s Conteh RCA T8Xti18S Alice M¢Lean RCA J8we118ry Jaz Wh3rtnby Cambridge ice McLean RCA Jewellery 2019 Alice McLean RCA Jewellery 2020 Franc8s Conteh RCA Textiles Frances Cont8h RCA Textiles Stuart McCaff8r RCA Sculpture ice McLean RCA J8w8118ry 2021 Frances Conteh RCA T8Xtiles Fr8nces Conleh RCA T8Xti18S Sluart McC8ffÈr RCA Sculpture ice McLean RCA Jewe118ry Alice McLean RCA Jewellery Haberdashers Bomugh Academ Alice McLezn RCA jewelle Franc8s Conteh RCA Textiles Charter School. North Dulwich Fran5 Conteh RCA Texte$ Nic Fans Capital City Academy Stuart Mccaffer RCA S¢ulptu Stuart McCaff8r RCA Sculpture Charles Dickens Prima Stma lebone Frances Conteh RCA Textiles Frances Conteh RCA Textiles Paddock School Clare Johnston RCA Textiles Qona Rankin RCA Desig Edu¢alion 2022 2023 RCA Commun&alKI JP Guerri RCA 2024 Alice McLe8n RCA jek¥ellery Frances Conteh RCA Textiles Sluart McC8ffÈr RCA Sculpture Frances Conteh RCA Textiles ComFnunKatA KEY Green = Musl Blue = Art & Design Orange = Drama RCM = Royal College of Music RAM = Royal Academy of Music RCA= Royal College of Art 17
VirtualSignalur8 Transaction Ref. VCXX-KS6N-KB8D 17 Apr 2025 18..13..00 BST (UTC +11 D 111 P 18125 CREATIVE MENTORS FOUNDATION REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS AND TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 Financial Review During the year the charity received donations of £41.187 (2023= £139,930) and had a deficit of income below expenditure of £70,142 (2023: surplus of £57,095). The charity had four {2023: four) mentors during the year who received £61,305 (2023.. £55,986) as salary (page 23). Further details of the financial activities of the charty can be found in the financial statements on pages 20 to 24. Risk Assessment The Trustees keep the risks associated with the charity continually under review. The key risk facing the charity is that its financial commitments will exceed its resources from time to time. however the charity always holds sufficient cash reserves to meet its current obligations. The other principal risk is to ensure the Creative Mentors are of sufficient calibre and of suitable character and all relevant checks on them are carried out before they are employed. The Trustees maintain a register of risks which the Charity may potentially face, which is reviewed at each meeting and updated as required. Reserves Policy The Trustees consider reserves equal to their extant contractual obligations to the Creative Mentors should be retained. As at 31 August 2024. general funds were £49,089. representing 72 % of charitable expenditure for the year. The Trustees expect reserves to be at around the policy level by the end of the next financial year. Structure, Governance and Management Creative Mentors Foundation is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 3 March 2009 and registered as a charity on 28 July 2009. The charitable company was established under a Memorandum of Association which established the objects and powers of the charitable company and is governed by its Articles of Association. In the event of the charity being wound up members are required to contribute an amount not exceeding £1. The day to day running of the charity is managed by Qona Rankin. The trustees meet formally once a year and informally as required. Policies for Inducting and Training Trustees There are no formal policies for training trustees. All trustees are professionals in their own area and are from time to time provided with copies of the charity commission publications on the responsibilities of trustees. New trustees are inducted by Qona Rankin and provided with copies of the most recent accounts and Irustee minutes. They are supported in Iheir role by the continuing trustees. 18
VirtualSignalur8 Transaction R81. VCXX-KS6N-KB8D 17 Apr 2025 18..13..00 BST (UTC +11 D 111 P 19125 CREATIVE MENTORS FOUNDATION REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS AND TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 Trustees, Responsibility in relation to the Financial Statements Company Law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of the affairs of the charitable company at the balance sheet date and of its incoming resources and application of reSoUrs, including income and expenditure, for the financial year. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees should follow best practice and- select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently- observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP; make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed. subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial ststements- prepare the financial statements on the going cOnM basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in operation. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006 and Charities Act 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. In preparing this report, the Trustees have taken advantage of the small companies exemptions provided by section 415A of the Companies Act 2006. Approval The Trustees, report and the financial statements were approved by the trustees on 17 April 2025 QtTh R3r+Jn 1725 181?59BSTILrrc-ti Qona Rankin On behalf of the Board of Trustees 19
VirtualSignalur8 Transaction Ref. VCXX-KS6N-KB8D 17 Apr 2025 18..13..00 BST (UTC +11 D 111 P 20125 CREATIVE MENTORS FOUNDATION STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 Restricted Unrestricted funds funds 2024 2024 Total funds 2024 Total funds 2023 Note Income from: Donations and legacies Total income 41,187 41,187 41,187 139,930 139,930 41,187 enditure on Charitable Activities Governance Costs 2,900 65,614 42,815 108,429 68,514 42,815 111,329 57,093 25,742 82,835 Total expenditure 2,900 Net incomel(expenditure) (2,900) (67,242) (70.142) 57,095 Net Movement in Funds (2,900) (67,242) (70,142) 57,095 Reconciliation of Funds Tolal funds brought forward 3.131 116,331 119.462 62,367 Total funds carried forward 12 231 49,089 49,320 119,462 The notes and schedules on pages 22 to 24 form part of these accounts. 20
VirtualSignalur8 Transaction R81. VCXX-KS6N-KB8D 17 Apr 2025 18..13..00 BST (UTC +11 D 111 P 21125 CREATIVE MENTORS FOUNDATION Company Number 06834521 BALANCE SHEET AT 31 AUGUST 2024 Note 2024 2023 Fixed Assets Tangible assets Cuent Assets Debtors Cash at bank 2,062 56.497 58,559 6.460 118,083 124.543 Less: Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year Creditors 9.239 9,239 5,081 5.081 Net Current AssetslLiabilities 49,320 119,462 Total Assets less Current Liabilities 49,320 119,462 Represented by :" General Funds General Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds 12 12 49,089 231 116,331 3,131 Total Funds available for Charitable Purposes 49,320 119,462 The company's financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The Trustees consider that the company is entitled to exemption from the requirement to have an audit under the provisions of section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 ("the Act") and members have not required the company to obtain an audit for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of the Act. The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for cOmplng 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 accordan wth the provisions applicable to small companies within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective April 2008)- The financial statements were approved by the Board of DirectOrsrUsteeS and were signed on their behalf by- t74Pr 18 128STulG+1l Qona Rankin Trustee Date: 17 April 2025 The notes and schedules on pages 22 to 24 form part of these accounts 21
VirtualSignalur8 Transaction Ref. VCXX-KS6N-KB8D 17 Apr 2025 18..13..00 BST (UTC +11 D 111 P 22125 CREATIVE MENTORS FOUNDATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 Introduction Creative Mentors Foundation is a company limited by guarantee (No. 06834521) and a registered charity (No. 1130788). Its objects are as stated in the Trustees report. 1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of Accounting The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) Accounting and Reporting by Charities= Statement of Recommended Practi applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006. Creative Mentors Foundation meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otheiSe stated in the relevant accounting policy. Fund accounting Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objects of the charity. Restricled funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restriclions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes. Donations Donations are recognised when received by the charity. Expenditure Expendilure is included on an accruals basis inclusive of VAT when a liability is incurred. Governance Govemance costs include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements of the charity including the costs of preparing the financial statements. Liabilities Accruals are recognised when there is a present obligation at the reporting date as a result of a past event. Accruals are measured at the best estimate of their settlement amount. 2 NET INCOMING RESOURCES FOR THE YEAR 2024 2023 This is staled afler charging.. Trustees l Directors, remuneration and other benefits etc. 22
VirtualSignalur8 Transaction Ref. VCXX-KS6N-KB8D 17 Apr 2025 18..13..00 BST (UTC +11 D 111 P 23125 CREATIVE MENTORS FOUNDATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 3 TAXATION A charge to tax does not arise because of the companls charitable status. 4 DONATIONS 2024 2024 2024 2023 2023 2023 Restricted Unrestricted Total Restricted Unrestricted Total Donations 41.187 41.187 139,930 139,930 5 EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 2024 2024 Restricted Unrestricted 2023 Restricted 2023 Unrestricted Mentors, wages & salaries Donations Insurance Website and IT costs Exhibition costs and materials Training Sundry 61,305 55,986 1,334 103 2.741 957 2.900 85 131 65,614 65 57,008 2,900 85 There are 3 part-time employees (2023: 4 part-time employees). There were no employees who received total employee benefits of more than £60,000. 2024 2023 6 GOVERNANCE COSTS Annual accounts Independent examination Payroll Legal fees Bank charges 1,860 816 1,142 38,952 45 42,815 2,016 756 1,058 21,840 72 25,742 2024 2023 7 DEBTORS Advance on expenses PAYE 231 1,831 2,062 231 6,229 6,460 23
VirtualSignalur8 Transaction Ref. VCXX-KS6N-KB8D 17 Apr 2025 18..13..00 BST (UTC +11 D 111 P 24125 CREATIVE MENTORS FOUNDATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 2024 2023 8 CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Wages Pensions Accruals 4,466 174 4,599 9,239 185 4,896 5,081 9 TRUSTEES REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES Trustees were not paid for their services to the charitable company and did not receive any reimbursement of expenses. 10 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Bart Peerless is a partner in Chades Russell Speechlys LLP vtho acted as solicitors to the company and charged fees amounting to £38.952 (2023: £21,840) inclusive of VAT. during the year. 11 ANALYSIS OF FUND ASSETS AND LIABILITIES Restricted Unrestricted Fund 2024 Fund 2024 Restricted Fund 2023 Unrestricted Fund 2023 Fixed Assets Current Assets Current Liabilities 231 58,328 (9,239) 3,131 116,331 Total 231 49,089 3,131 116,331 12 MOVEMENTS IN FUNDS 31 August Incoming Outgoing 2023 Resources Resources 31 August 2024 General Restricted 116,331 3,131 119,462 41.187 {108,429) (2,900) (111,329) 49,089 231 49,320 41.187 13 CONTROL OF THE CHARITY The charity is controlled by its board of trustees. 24
VirtualSignalur8 Transaction Ref. VCXX-KS6N-KB8D 17 Apr 2025 18..13..00 BST (UTC +11 D 111 P 25125 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF CREATIVE MENTORS FOUNDATION I report on the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 August 2024 which are set out on pages 20 to 24. RESPONSIBILITIES AND BASIS OF REPORT As the Trustees of the company (and its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Acl 2006 ('the 2006 Act.). Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the company are not required to be audiled under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the company's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act,). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5)(b) of the 2011 Act. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT I have completed my examination. I can confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe- 1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the company as required by section 386 of the 2006 2. the accounts do not accord with those records,. or 3. Ihe accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examinalion., or 4. the accounts have nol been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities lapplicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)]. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: Dated . 22 April 2025 Darren O'connor Bsc (Hons) FCCA ACA James Cowper Kreston Reading Bridge House George Street Reading RG18LS 25