REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 07193792 (England and Wales}
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1136157
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The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purpos9s of the Companies Acl 2006, present their report with
the financi81 slalements of the charity for Ihe year ended 31 March 2025 The trustees have adopted the provisions of
Accounting and Reporling by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their
accounts in accordan￿ with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021
(effective 1 January 2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Oblectlves and alms
The charity aims to advance the education of students with emotional, behavioural or other learning
dlfficulties. The aim is to also educate and assist the parents. carers and teachers of Ihose students as well as the
general public. The trustees have had due regard to guidance published by the Charity Commission on public benefil.
We aim to empower all learning disabled children and young people through creative interaction. It is our mission to offer
learning disabled children and young people, along with their families and carers, innovative opportunities to interact
meaningfully with the world and to confDund expectations of whal disabled children can achieve.
We deliver our aim through three slrands of activity..
Education and Learning
8amboozle provides creative and innovative learning experiences for children with special needs and shares its
pioneering m8thodology with teachers and educators through training and research proj8CtS.
Famllles and Communlty
Bamboozle produces transformalive multi-sensory experiences for learning disabled children and their whole families and
finds ways to engage those that are hardest to reach.
Theatre and Touring
Bamboozle takes high quality, interactlV8 and immersiv8 performances into theatres and special schools in order to
reach, engage and enl8rtain all children no matter what their learning disability.
All activities aim to leave a legacy beyond the time our beneficiaries spend with Bgmboozle.
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OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Significant activities
Theatre and Tourin
Chlna - We took Firebird to the Shanghai Children's Art Theatre ISHCAT] in Oclober for 6 perfomiances over a weekend,
performing to around 700 people of which about half were children and 100/0 were leaming disabled or autistic young
people. As part of the work in China, we delivered training to 30 teachers, health professionals, psychologists and actors
and auditioned actors to add to Ihe Chinese company which perform Storm and Down to Earth monthly.
Italy - We presented how Bamboozle makes theatre accessible at the Vimercate Dei Ragazzi on 31 st May, before
research and development work with ArteVOX in Italy and Leicester to collaborate on a new outdoor theatre Ple￿ for
aulistic young people. This culminated in a sharing in Leicester with an audience of autistic young people, a presentation
of the work to the Ilalian Cultural Institule in London, and AtreVOX's sharing of the work in Turin.
Egypt - We worked with Afca Arts in Cairo to submit a joint bid lo the British Council for a new AS production using two
Egyptian and two Bamboozle performers in the company, however the bid was unsuccessful. Discussions on how to
develop this work In future arg ongoing,
Stomi - Storm loured lo five LglCÈStershire SEND schools in Jung funded by Leicestershire Virtual Schools.
Moon Song We began a 5 week tour of a revised version of Moon Song, our flrst show for autlstic audlences, in March
2024. The new version drew on Ihe lived experience of an aulistic artist who formed part of the RaD and touring
company. and we plan to retour the show to meet the demand from SEND schools in 25126.
The Rlvar - The Rlver toured to PMLD aUdIen￿S in 16 SEND schools, as well as 8 performance St our 'Enabled Space,
Conference at Curve Thealre, Leicester in January 2025.
Families and Communi
Backyard - In April we delivered 13 sessions of Backyard outdoor creative activity to 21 families over 5 days at our R
owley Fields Allotment site. In JulylAugust we delivered 36 sessions of Backyard outdoor creative activity to 56 families
over 12 days at our Rowley Fields Allotment Site. In August 16 sessions were run at Windmill Community Gardens in
Nottingham for 21 families. Our October backyard sessions at Rawley Fields accommodated 15 families over 3 days.
Sensory Garden This project was held at Belgrave Hall, Leicester for 3 days. May 15th, June 12th and 13th. We deliv
ered two two-hour sessions per day using the Backyard mo¢el of three characlers. This was a successful trial of
Backyard activity for 15 PMLD young people and Iheir familie5, and being outside was considered a real bonus making a
difference to the offer (usually inside) for Children and Young People with complex needs.
Balgravo Hall Famlly Plcnlc
We delivered a f8mlly day of activltles for 19 learnlng dlsabled children, thelr
parentslcarers and siblings on 30th May.
Barnboozle @ Home- We worked with 7 families across the year wilh teams of artists working with one young person in
their family home. The project helped families find new ways of underslanding the communications and creativity of their
learning disabled children, seeing them as active co-creators rather than as a passive audience.
Timber Festival We facilitated tickets for 88 individuals, families of learning disabled and autistic young people, to atten
d the wider festival, including our offers. We delivered 11 'wildings' sessions to 69 attendees, Pulse was performed to 304
audi8nce members, and we held a family picnic for 24 att8nde8s as part of Thè Timb8r F8Stival located in the Nalional
Forest in LeiceslershirelDerbyshire.
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OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Family Residency A new interactive performan￿ was created with PMLD young people called Professor Proton's
Rocket. The piece was informed through creative explorations at the Space Centre in Leicester, before delivering the
interactive performance at Curve theatre lo 16 PMLD young people and their families over 4 days. Plans are in place to
redevelop the piece for a Summer 2025 residency at Curve.
Hub Schools - In October we delivered a mini residency at Priory Woods School in Middlesborough with two new artists
who had attended the artlst training last year. The feedback from the 8 teaching staff land the art15tsl spoke to a highly
successful residency wilh spectacular results for the 10 students involved.
Culture Change Schools - The Primary AS culture change project at Lakeside has completed very successfully. Across
July and August we worked with 16 teachers and 32 young people. The whole school staff have now been trained in the
Bamboozle Approach and interviewees are told that "We are a no praise school" The Head Lynnette started this
academic year off with three weeks of play for all sludenls.
Lakéside Primary - Our developing team of leaders for our Education and Training work ILEPACI led activity alongside
our Associate Director for Education and Training. Activity included free 8xploratory play sessions to work with both
young people and develop the skills of school staff. The project had a significant impact on the two teaching teams that
took part and there were many positive outcomes for students. The proj8Ct also included a review and reference guide
which was delivered to the school as a legacy of the work.
Sutherland House - In September we deliver8d INSET training for 32 teachers focussed on how the school can develop
its work on free exploratory play. The school has been running multiple weekly sessions since the INSET and pilot project
delivered last year and are seeing significant benefits particularly for their younger students.
University of Nottingham Semlnar - In December we led a seminar al University of Nottingham lo share our approach
with educalion student5.
Enabled Space Confarence - As part of Bamboozle's 30th Anniversary celebrations, we held a Conference at Curve
Thealre to share practice with 142 artists, teachers, educators and arts organisations. The day fe8tured sharings of The
River to an audience of PMLD young people, keynotes from Arts Council CEO Darren Henley, and workshops with
artists, parents and educators exploring our approach to work with families, outdoors, in schools and how we make
theatre shows for learning disabled and autistic audiences.
Surnmer School at Curve - We delivered four public in-person training days at Curve in July for 36 participants including
artists, teachers and parents of learning disabled young people. The sessions were well received with some excellent
feedback. Some members of the core leam attended training days along with some Bamboozle artists.
Individual GivinglPhilanthropy:
Gala - Our fundraising Gala raised £15,274 through donations, auctions and other activities as part of an evening of food
and entertainment at Winstanley House.
Torr Watertlold Accountants - made us their charity of the year, resulting in £9,549.64 in donations being raised across
a number of fundraising events.
Fosse Business Breakfast Club - made us their Charity of the Year resulting in £1600 raised in donations across a
number of fundraising events.
Trust & Foundations:
Brltlsh Councll - We were unsuccessful in an application to support our partnership work with Afca Arts in Egypt.
Hedley Foundation - We received a £3000 contribution towards our Backyard programme for outdoor sessions in 2025.
DMU Communlty Challenge Fund - £2000 to support accessibility at the Enabled Space Conference.
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Paul Hamlyn Foundation W& were unsucc8ssful in an application to the Paul Hamlyn Foundation to support our
culture change work with schools.
Staffing
Operations Manager- This role was filled in March 2024 on a staggered induction, becoming full time in May 2024.
Company and Marketing Coordinator After covering as Interim General Manager, our Company Administrator's role
was reviewed to develop into a new role including marketing responsibilities.
Project Manager: Families and Community - A permanent recruitment was made for this role during this financial year.
Tours Co-ordinator- A matemity cover role was recruited this year to cover part of the Touring & Gala Co-ordinator role
until September 2025.
Associate Director: Education and Training This post was vacated this year, and a decision was made to not
re-recruit for the role.
Executlve Dlrector - After a successful interim period as a freelance consullant, we made the Executive Director role a
permanent part time role.
Co-Founder and Director: Families & Community - The ro18 of our Associate Director: Families and Community was
r8viewed and th8 rol& developèd into Co-Found8r and Director.. Families & Communily.
Volunteers
The trustees recognise and appreciate the value of in-kind support offered by volunteers in respect of the administration
of the charity and in the delivery of our charitable activities.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Flnanclal poslllon
The total income for the y@ar was £565,47912024: £547,690} which, aft8r d8ducting 8xpendilure of £7S5,610 (2024..
£676,679) resulted in net expenditure of £230,13112024.' £128,989).
At 31 March 2025 the charity had total reserves of £379,780 {2024.. £609,911). £249,758 (2024: £375,552) of this is held
in restricted funds.
Reserves poll¢y
To protect the organisalion against uncertainly, our Board Of Trustees approved a level of reserves that will cov8r all of
our operational costs for 6 months as well as the cost of delivering on pre-planned activities and allow us a cushion to
find a new funding model should untoward circumstances occur.
After deducting the value of fixed assets of £10,820, the lgvel of unrestricted funds as at 31 March 2025 was £119,202
which exceeds the level in the reserves policy. The trustees will be reviewing upcoming performance cosls and their
delivery to bring the reserves into line with the policy.
FUTURE PLANS
Bulldlng Improvements
We are continuing to assess the possibilities of improving our current premises. both in terms of accessibility and
environmental sustsinability and are working closely with our landlord lo explore funding and grants to improve the
premises for both our Workfor￿ and beneficiaries.
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STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Gov8rning document
The charity is controlled by its governing documents. the MemDrandum and Articles of Association, and constitutes a
limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
Trusteos
Th8 trustees include repres8ntatives from our key beneficiary groups alongsid8 business and community representation.
Collectively the trustees cover a broad skill set and knowledge base. When recruiting new members, the gaps in this skill
set are identified and candidates nominated who can bring the requisite skills. In the first instance personal invitations are
made lo potential trustees- where this is unsuccessful the opportunity is openly advertised.
Candidates are asked to observe a Board meeting, and to make a short presentation of their interest in becoming a
trusl&e. The existing trustees will then then take a vote to confimi or reject the candidate.
The induction process for new trustees consisls primarily of a meeting with the Artistic Director and Execulive Director
and Chair.
Training for all trustees takes place at Development Days. More specific training needs are addressed
through an allocation of time at Board meetings, by participating In Bamboozle's own training courses or through external
courses when necessary.
An indemnity insurance policy 15 maintained by the charity for the benefit of all trustee5 acting in that capacity.
Organisational struGture
The Board of Trustees meet quarterly with the Artistic Execulive where the operations of the Charily are reviewed and
appropriate actions arè agreed.
Rlsk management
Th8 trustees have a duty to id8ntify and revi8w th8 risks to which the charity is 8XPOS8d and to ensure
appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Reglsterad Company number
07193792 (England and Wales)
Reglstered Charlty number
1136157
Registered officé
Unit 10 St Marys Works
115 8urnmoor Street
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE2 7JL
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Trustees
James Hartshorne (Chair of Trustees)
Corallie Murray
Trusha Lakhani
Dorothy Day
Sandra Pollock
James Harris (resigned 15.09.2025)
Corinne Wan
Chris White
lona Nunes Mayo (resigned 12.12.2024)
Patron
Bella Ramsey
Artistic Executive
Chrislopher Davies
Exo¢utivo Director
Ruth Lee
Independenl Examiner
Tommie Simpson
Duncan & Toplis Limited
Park House
37 Clarence Street
Leicester
L8lCèStèrshiré
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Banker5
8arcl8ys Bank plc
Leicester Town Hall Square Branch
1-3 Haymarkel Towers
Humberstone Gate
Leicester
LE1 1WA
This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2Q06 relating to
small companies.
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 11 December 2025 and signed on its behalf by:
James Hartshorne - Trustee
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Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Bamboozle Theatre Company Limited ('the Company.)
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's truslees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company lawl you are responsible for
the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('Ihe 2006 Act'}.
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Parl 16 of the 2006 Acl
and are eligible for independent 8xamination, I r&port in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as 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 14515) Ib) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statemont
Since your charily's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner musl be a member of a listed body. I can confirm
that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a registered member of the Institute of Chartered
Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matlers have come to my attention in connection with the
examination giving me cause to believe that in any mat8rial respect..
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by sèction 386 of the 2006 Act., or
the accounts do not accord with those records., or
the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any
r8quirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independenl
exatnination- or
the accounts have nol been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of
Recommended Practice lor accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their account5
in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 1021).
I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection wlth the examination to whlch attention should
be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Tommie Simpson
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
Dunoan & Topli5 Limiled
Park House
37 Clarence Street
Leicester
Leicestershire
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Unreslricted
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Restricted
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Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and18gacies
327,672
327,672
365,803
Charitable activities
Education and Learning
Families and Community
Theatre and Touring Shows
64,427
1,500
118,847
64,427
1,500
118,847
55,172
4,475
74,662
Other trading activities
Investment income
Total
29,597
23,436
565,479
29,597
23,436
565,479
28,922
20,656
547,690
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
23,408
23,408
17,352
Charitable activities
Education and Learning
Families and Community
Theatre and Touring Shows
Total
151,080
152,496
342,831
669 815
3,926
104,782
17,087
125,795
155,006
257,278
359,918
795,610
141,426
201,313
316,588
676,679
NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITURE)
1104.336)
(125,795)
1230.131)
(128.989)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought fo￿ard
234,359
375,552
609,911
738,900
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
130023
249 757
379 780
609911
CONTINUING OPERATIONS
All income and expenditure has arisen from continuing activities.
The notes form part of these financial statements
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FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
13
10,820
10,820
12,947
CURRENT ASSETS
Deblors
Cash al bank and in hand
14
33,272
149 249
182,521
249,758
283,030
149 249
432,279
382,001
273411
655,412
249,758
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
15
(63,319)
(63,319)
158,448)
NETCURRENT ASSETS
119,202
249,758
368,960
596,964
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
130,022
249,758
379,780
609,911
NET ASSETS
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds,,
General fund
Restricted funds..
The National Forest
The Nation21 Lottery Community Fund
Ironmongers
130,022
249,758
379 780
609.911
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13a,022
234,359
4,000
363,877
24g,758
249,758
379 780
375,552
609,911
TOTAL FUNDS
The charitable company is entitled lo exempiion from audil und8r Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year
8nded 31 March 2025.
The members have not required the company lo obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 March
2025 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
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@nsuring that th8 charitabl8 company k88ps accounting r8cords that cornply with S8Ctions 386 and 387 of the
Companies Act 2006 and
preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of Ihe state of affairs of the charitable company as
at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for eaoh financial year in accordance with the
requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements Df the Companies Act
2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable lo the charitable company.
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The notes form part of these financial statements
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These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies
subject to the small companies rggime.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 11 December 2025 and
were signed on its behalf by:
James Hartshorne - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Cash flows from operatlng actlvltles
Cash generated from operations
Net cash used in operating activities
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124 046
124,046
13519)
13,5191
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Interest received
Net cash used in invesling activities
(1 ,963}
(8,4691
1,660
6,8091
116
Change In cash and cash equlvalent5
In Ihe report5ng perlod
Cash and cash equlvalents al the
beglnnlng of Ihe reportlng perlod
Cash and cash equivalents al the end
of the reportiiig period
(124,162>
{20,3281
273,411
293,739
149,249
273,411
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Basis of preparing the financial statements
Th8 financial statements of the charitable company. which is a public benefit 8ntity under FRS 102, have been
prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounling and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of
Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in th8 UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 1021 (effective 1 January 20191,, Financial
Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the
Gompanies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention,
Company status
The tharity is a private company, limiled by guarantee, registered in England and Wales. The members of the
company are the trustees named in the Report of the Twstees. In the event of the charity being wound up, the
liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £10 per member. This potential liability is not extinguished until 12
months have elapsed from membership ceasing.
Incorne
All income is recognised in the Slatement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds. it is
probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably
Where practical, donated goods and services are valued and included in income. with the equivalent amount
included in expenditure in accordance with th8 policy b810w.
Expendllure
Liabilities are recognised as expendilure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the
charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the
amount of th8 obligation can bg messured reliably. Expénditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has
been classified under headings that aggregale all cosl related to the Gategory. Where Costs cannot be directly
attributed lo particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of
resources.
Allocation and apporfionmont of costs
Costs are apportioned between activities based on an estimate of management time spent.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the followlng 8nnual rates In order to wrlte off each asset over Its estlmated useful Ilfe.
Theatre equipment
Fixtures and fittings
Computer equipment
20 % on reducSng balance
20 % on reducing balance
33D/o on cost
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discrelion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restridions
arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
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Pension costs and other post.retirement benefits
The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charilable
company's pension scheme are charged lo the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.
Debtors
Short term debtors are measured at transaction price, less any impairment. Loans receivable are measured
initially at fair value, nel of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective
rate of interest method, less any impairment.
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 al amortised cost using
the effective interest method.
Going concern
After reviewing the charity's forecasts and projeclions, the trustees have a reasonable expeclation that the charity
has adequate resources to continue in operalional existen￿ for the foreseeable future. The charity therefore
continues to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the fi'nancial slatement5.
Government grants
Government grants receivable are recognised in accordance with Ihe performance model.
DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
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Grants
23,997
303,675
327 672
50,253
315,550
365 803
Grants raceived, included in th8 abova, are as follows.,
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Arts Council England
The National Forest
Ironmongers
303,675
303,675
4,000
7,875
315550
303 675
OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
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Fundraising events
Sale of merchandise
29,497
100
26,447
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INVESTMENT INCOME
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Studio rents
Deposit account interest
21.589
1,847
18,996
INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
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Activity
Education and Learning
Families and Communily
Theatre and Touring Shows
Service user contributions
Service user contributions
Service user c￿ntributIOnS
64,427
1,500
118.847
184 774
55,172
4,475
74.662
134 309
RAISING FUNDS
Olher tradlng actlvltles
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Fundraising events
Project management
23,408
16,852
500
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
Support
costs Is88
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Dir8Ct
Costs
Totals
Education and Learning
Families and Community
Theatre and Touring Shows
65,574
79,833
106,426
251833
89,432
177,445
253,492
520 369
155,006
257,278
359,918
772 202
SUPPORT COSTS
Office
Finance
Management
Governance
Totals
Education and Learning
Families and Community
Theatre and Touring
Shows
81,804
159,645
62
142
3,323
7,755
4,243
9,903
89,432
177,445
228,063
469 512
204
408
253,492
520,369
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Activity
Office
Finance
Information technology
Management
Governance
Basis of allocation
Non-directly attributable costs- split on the basis of manag8ment time
Non-directly attributable costs- split on the basis of management time
Non-directly attributable costs- splil on Ihe basis of management time
Non-directly attributable COSts- split on th8 basis of manag8m8nt time
Non-directly attributable costs- split on the basis of management time
The proportion of management lime allocated to each charitable activity has been estimated as..
31.3.25
15/0
35%
31.3.24
15%
35%
50%
Education and Learning
Families and Community
Theatre and Touring Shows
NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITUREI
Net incomellexpenditure) is staled after chargingl(crediling):
31.3.25
31.3.24
Independent Examiner's Fees - External scrutiny
Independent Examiner's Fees - Other services
Depreciation - owned assets
Property rent
1,260
1,553
4,090
1,430
1,793
5,142
10.
TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees, remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the year ended
31 March 2024.
Trust8es' expenses
There were no trustees, expens8s paid for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for th8 year ended 31 March 2024.
11.
STAFF COSTS
31.3.25
31.3.24
Wag8s and salaries
Social security costs
Other pension costs
347,358
26,081
6,371
379 810
296,352
22,098
5,608
324 058
Remuneration of key management personnel
Key management personnel are deemed to be those having authority and responsibility. delegated to them by the
trustees for planning. directly and controlling the activities of the charity. The key management personnel of the
Gharity comprise the executives and senior employees. The total benefits paid to key management personnel of
the charlty amounted to £171.06012024 - £95,641).
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STAFF COSTS- continued
The average monlhly number of employees during the year was as follows.
31.3.25
31,3.24
Administration
Project delivery
12
10
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
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COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
furid
Restricted
funds
Total
funds
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
353,928
11,875
365,803
Charitable actlvltles
Education and Learning
Families and Community
Theatre and Touring Shows
55,172
4,475
74,662
55,172
4,475
74,662
Other trading activities
Inveslmenl income
Total
26,922
26,922
535,815
11,875
547,690
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
17,352
17,352
Charitable a¢tivities
Education and Learning
Families and Community
Theatre and Touring Shows
Total
141,426
116,680
316,588
592,046
141,428
201,313
316,588
676.679
84,633
84,633
NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE)
(56,231)
172.758)
(128,989)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
To181 funds brought forward
290,590
448,310
738,900
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
234 359
375 552
609911
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TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Fixtures
8nd
fittings
Theatre
equipment
Compuler
equipment
Totals
COST
At 1 April 2024
Additions
At 31 March 2025
DEPRECIATION
At 1 April 2024
Charge for year
At 31 March 2025
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2025
At 31 March 2024
12,687
1,085
13,772
4,168
386
4,554
15.122
492
15,614
31,977
1,963
33,940
5,520
1,248
622
1.870
12,262
19,030
7,045
14.205
23.120
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DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.3.25
31,3.24
Debtors
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
22,523
32,308
1,960
347,733
382 001
260,507
283 030
15.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.3.25
31,3.24
Creditors
Social security and other taxes
VAT
Other creditgrs
Accruals and deferred income
Rental deposits held
19,139
6,583
840
8,962
24,673
3,122
5,248
12,481
7,706
9,773
19,735
Incluéed in accruals and deferred income is deferred income of £21,263 (2024 - £16,599) which consists of
amounts invoiced in advance for events and s8rvices taking place aft8r the y8ar. The £16,599 as at 31 March
2024. has been released and recognised as income during the year to reflect that these services have now been
provided, An additional £21,638 of invoices were raised which required defermenl as at 31 March 2025.
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MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement
in funds
At
31,3.25
At 1,4.24
Unrestricted funds
General fund
234,359
(104,337)
130,022
Restrlcted funds
The National Forest
The National Lottery Community Fund
Ironmongers
4,000
363,677
7,875
375,552
609,911
(4,000)
(113.919}
249,758
125 794)
230 131)
249,758
379,780
TOTAL FUNDS
Net movement in funds, Included in the above are as follows..
Inwming
resources
Re30urce$
expended
Movemenl
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
565,479
(669,816)
(104,3371
Restricted funds
The National Forest
The National Lottery Community Fund
Ironmongers
14,000)
(113,919)
14,0001
(113,9191
125,794)
125 7941
TOTAL FUNDS
565,479
Comparalives for movement in funds
Net
movement
in funds
At
31.3.24
At 1,4.23
Unrestricted funds
General fund
290,590
{56,231)
234,359
Restricted funds
The National Forest
The National Lottery Community Fund
Ironmongers
4,000
{84,633)
4,000
363,677
448,310
448,310
738,900
72,758)
128,989)
375,552
609,911
TOTAL FUND8
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MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows..
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
535,815
(592,046)
(56,231)
Restricted funds
The National Forest
The National Lottery Community Fund
Ironmongers
4,000
4,000
(84,6331
7,875
(84,633)
7,875
11.875
547,690
TOTAL FUNDS
676 679)
128 9891
Ironmonger'8 grant of £7,875 received on 28 March 2024 has be8n carried forward to 8UPPOrt the 2024-2025 Fa
mily & communities programme including: Supporting disabled young people and their families to attend the 2024
Tlmber Festival and help meet the demand for our oversubscribed Backyard sessions not covered by the NLRCF
grant. Specifically, £6,300 for Backyard Leicester and £1,575 towards supported Timber 24 tickets and access
GOSts
Due to the time needed lo develop and set up the National Lottery Reaching Communities programme, there was
an underspend on the programme delivery of £21,342 which was moved to the 24125 programme.
The National Lottery Community Fund - RC Midlands Region
The aim of this fund is to provide a programme for families with children and young people on the autism
speclrum and those experiencing profound and multiple learning difficulties that delivers a safe positive
experience and supports a lasting improvemenl in the quality of life for Ihe families.
A grant of £448.310 was awarded during the year ended 31 Merch 2023 and remeins unspent 8t Ihe prior year
end.
The Headley Grant
H8dl8y Grant- A £3000 contribution lowards our B8cky8rd programm8
Communlty Challenge Fund from Demontfort Unlverslty
A £2000 contribution to support accessibility and volunteering at our conference and showcase event in January
2025.
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RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
During the year ended 31 March 2025, unconditional donations were received from trustees or other related
parties totalling £120 {2024 - £620).
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RECONCILIATION OF NET EXPENDITURE TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING
ACTIVITIES
31.3.25
31.3.24
Net expenditure for the reporting period (as per the Statement
of Financial Activities)
Adjustments for:
Depreciation charges
Interest received
Decrease in deblors
Increase in creditors
Net cash used in operations
(230,131)
(128,989)
4,090
{1,847)
98,971
4,871
124,046)
5,143
11,6601
105,238
6,749
13,5191
19. ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS
At 1.4.24
Cash flow
At 31,3.25
Net cash
Cash at bank and in hand
273,411
273411
273,411
124,162)
124 162)
124 162)
149,249
149 249
149 249
Total
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