Registered Charity Number: 1158073 CREATIVE RECOVERY CIO REPORT AND ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
Registered Charity Number: 1158073 CREATIVE RECOVERY CIO REPORT AND ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
CREATIVE RECOVERY CIO REPORT AND ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 CONTENTS Page Legal and Administrative Informatloil Trustees, Report 4-12 Independent Examiner's Report 13 Recelpts & Payment5 Account 14 Statement of Asset5 and Liabilities 15 Notes to the Financial Statements 16-18 Page 2
CREATIVE RECOVERY CIO LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Full Name: CREATIVE RECOVERY CIO Registered Charity Number: 1158073 Address: Prospect street Community Centre Prospect Street Barnsley South Yorkshire S70 2NR Trustees: Stephanie Cronin-milne (Resigned March 26) Adarn Speight Neil Moreton (Resigned Feb 25) Peter Sean Brady Stephen Peter Race Jane Margaret Smith Tracey Johnson-murphy {Appointed Nov 25) Catherine Sarah Huby (Appointed Nov 25) Kate Helen Raynor {Appointed Nov 25) Phoebe Jane Kay Wallace (Appointeé Nov 25) Albert Anthony Walter Smith (Appointed Nov 251 Luisa Esther Fletcher (Appointed Nov 25) Chair: Stephanie Cronin-milne (Chair to 29 March 26) Tracey Johnson-murphy (Chair from 29 March 26) Treasurer. Peter Sean Brady Bankers: HSBC 5 Market Hill isley S70 2PY Independent Examlner: Stephanie Tolson Communlty Accountant Barnsley CVS 23 Q¢Jeens Road Barnsley 571 IAN Page 3
CREATIVE RECOVERY CIO TRUSTEES, REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 The Trustees present their report and accounts for the period ended 31 December 2025. Structurei governance and management Creative Recovery 15 a Charitable Incorporated Oryanisation (CIO), registered with the Charity Cornmission and governed by its constitution, adopted 31 July 2014. Formerly a charltable assoclation, established in 2012, the trustees resolved to transfer all funds, by the way of a charitable donation, to the CIO on 1st January 2015 and to wind up the unincorporated charity at that date. The members of the CIO are the charity trustees. Membership of the CIO cannot be transferred to anyone else. The affairs of the charity are managed by the trustees, who may exercise all the powers of the charity. The liability of each member to contribute to the assets of the CIO, in the event of the CIO winding up, is limited to a sum not exceeding £1. The trustees who seryed during the year are shown on page 3 of this report, Charltable aims and objectlves The objects of the charity are- To promote social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing people from becoming socially excluded, relieving the needs of those people who are socially excluded and assisting them to integrate into societyi by the provision of therapeutic. creative and social activities. For the purpose of this clause 'socially excluded, mean5 being excluded from society, or parts of society, 3s a result of one or more of the following factors.. unemployment,. financial hardshipi youth or old age,. ill health (physical or mental),. substance abuse or dependencyi including alcohol and drugs. Trustee Training & Inductlon As in line with our constitution, the charity trustees will make avallable to each new charlty trustee, on or before his or her first appointinent- a> a copy of the current version of the constitution: and b) a copy of the CIO'S latest trustees, Annual report and statement of accounts Trustees will also have the opportunity to receive training opportunities from and network with Bam51ey CVS. Risk Management The trustees have ultimate responsibility for identifying and managing risk. The main risk to the organi5ation is the1055 of funding to continue the operational running of the charity. The financial position and level of reserves is reviewed at each quarterly trustees meeting and funding applications are ongoing. For othgr areas. risk assessments are in place for all projects and activities. Page 4
CREATIVE RECOVERY CIO TRUSTEES, REPORT contlnuad YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Activities undertaken for the publlc beneflt and achlevements durlng the period In shaping the objettives for the year, the trustees have paid due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission. 2025 was a year of growth for Creative Recovery with all 8 core projects fully operational and an increase in new referrals across the programme. This was our first full year funded through the National Lottery Community Fund. After 13 years of delivering programme5 Wlthin Barnsley and throughout Yorkshire we began the process of consultation. We recruited a consultant who began worklng with us in September and will continue to support our Board and Cori In Inity- to reflect on our model of working, conslder the landscape and opportunities that we're presented with, reimagine our work, revlse our structure, and create a fresh vision and mission for a vbbrant, creative and sustainable future. Hi Fundraising we were able to 8ecure £167,201 of funding and donations to support core projects, realise plans and 9fokl i ew work. This included funding from the National Lottery Community Fundi grants from BMBC for >uicide Prevention Innovation, WCG Voices, Pride of Place, Colour Exploslon, Xmas Event, Europe Challenge and In My Own Words and funding from South West Yorkshire Foundation Trust (SWY) Developing the Team: In February our new Company Manager started work with a remit of creatlng new systems to stabilise / future proof our work. Six new Tnjstees led significant developments within the board including the creation of a new Policies Task Group and the creation of other lead roles. We secured additional funding (Through partnership with CHWA and BMBC Public Health) to expand the role of People Grower and further develop our volunteer offer, as well as establishing new support networks and CPD opportunities for the local Creative Health Workforce. We also began recruiting in preparation for the retirement of our Finance Manager. Work in criminal justlce and acute mental health settlngs- Creative sparks (Creative Interventions Project) in Wetherby YOI continued to deliver outstanding outcomes for young people particularly in specialist units for rnore vulnerable inmates with additionallcomplex need5. The work was completed in early 2025 due to chonges in commsssioning. Volces Blooming- The UP choir were thrilled to be invited to sing for the public at an open gardens event at the local National Trust Parkland of Wentworth Castle Gardens. We received a small grant that enabled us to work with the Creative Recovery Art Group to create giant, colourful blooms to augment the gardens for the event held in May. The choir benefited greatly from havlng a focus this year, and choir members commented that it was 'the best day of their livesl. One Seed- Our BMBC Libraries connectlon contlnued in 2025 with the developrnent of a new initiative spreading seeds of change to combat climate anxiety. Funding wa5 SeCud for a major partnership project that will link Creative Recovery with international artist Morag Myerscough to create a unique iristallation at The Lightbox. This project is also part of the Europe Challenge- a programme initiated by the European Cultural Foundation. It brings together libraries ¥nd communities to address Europe's key tran5Itions social. digital, and green by implementing CatiVe solutions in their local areas. Page 5
CREATIVE RECOVERY CIO TRUSTEES. REPORT contlnued YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 'Freedorn from Want'_ Creative Recovery again partnered with Barnsley Civic in 2025 becorning part of a national project refletting on what 'Our Freedom, means to local people and their communities, following the 80th anniversary of VEIVJ Day. Following writing workshops with Black Lodge Press the Creative Recovery Community created artwork and screen-printed serviettes to display at a 1950's themed celebration feast in Mandela Gardens, New Patron- We were thrilled to welcome poet lan Mcmillan as our Patron in July 2025. Our celebration event attended by The Mayor of Barnsley was a fun and inspiring event covered widely in the local press. 1?n is already flying the flag for Creative Recovery and creative health in Barnsley and beyond. CathARTlc- Men's Creative Health- In response to The Barings Foundation recently published report illuminating the barriers preventing men accessing creative health (and our own evidence of declining male referrals) Creative Recovery began to pilot initiatives to pmmote access for men. The cathartic proj.ett ran for 4 weeks Wlth artist Oliver Nielsen taking the lead. Feedback was very positive. We will continue in 2026 considering the way we promote and define what we do, alongside additional pilot projects formed around the feedback we collect. nd Fundin Readlng Together Our therapeutic reading group continued thi5 year. Group members met weekly at The Lightbox to engage in a range of texts, ranging from plays to poetry, prose to non-ffiction, exploring character, emotions and narratives relating to the group'5 experiences, ambitions and creativity. Texts are carefully chosen so, although all aspects of the human condition a touched upon, participants will always leave Sessions feeling uplifted and resolved. The are great benefits from reading aloud in terms of confidence and connection. The group is extremely bonded and has become a lifeline for many who don't attend other projects. Friday JAM 25 People attended Friday Jam at Prospect with average attendance of 12 per session The ever-popular Friday JAM project eontinued this year, bringing people together to engage in music-making opportunities to support recovery and wellbeing. The programme developed in response to the group's interests, wlth visitlng artists and bands joining weekly - this has Included an eclectlc mix of genres- world music, rock and roll, blues, song writing and Jazz. More than a space to learn, Friday JAM Inspires creatlvlty, bullds confidence, and nurtures a sense of community while improving mental health. Participants continued to build their skills and confidence with individu?15 St?rting to collaborate on their own musical projects and perforrn at other Creative Recovery events and at local open mic events too. -Iin trying to be creative, I dont feel so isolèted and I ve improved my self-esteem and confidence- "I feel able to chat to othet5. 1 have a whole new life. I feel comfortoble here" Page 6
CF 4. TIVE RECOVERY CIO TRUSTEES. REPORT contlnued YEAR ENDED 31 DeceM8ER 2025 The Alternative Night Out With funding through The Mental Health Ennovation Fund, Friday Jam seeded a 'spin off, gig night this year. The Alternative Night Out, brings folk together for fun times in a safe environment. 'A great night out (without the hangover).. 271 people attended 6 Alternative Nights Out proving that there is an appetite for more of the same. Collaborations included Latin Grooves at the Carers Garden, a gig Night at Barnsley Recovery Hub, a campfire gig, and a psychedelic music l art explosion at the Lightbox. Friday Jam and Alt Nlte Fundlng Awarded: £5000 The Green UPLIFf Project Throughout 2025 our Green Social Prescribing Project continued. 19 Green UPLIFT Events 104 individua15 registered 172 members of public participated alongside us 33 average attendance per event This year's unique programme of VIP artist designed 'Green' events started eady with an evening visit to Hoober Stand for some thrilling star gazing at the observatory. Other events included forest bathing at Newmillerdam, alpaca walking in Silkstone, a poetry walk- and blossom hunt and sing, 2 amazing allotment socials, a special 'en plein airf sketching event as part of a Heritage Day at Barnsley Main, a collaboration with The National Trust creating mini beasts for an installation as part of the international 'Herd' projert (raising awareness around climate change), Autumn Pots at Worsbrough Mill, a garden sound bath, and a sunset sketch and supper at a lakeside boathouse. 'It was so magical, peaceful and restorative. I felt part of something so special in nature with fellow wonderful human beings., 2 Green UPLIFf Programme Hlghlights Land Art Festival- Our 2 Days at SilveNood saw our community joining with others to create stunning land art with artist James Brunt, as well as participating in a range of therapeutic nature crafts. We also foraged from the woodland making cordials and medium to Use in our artwork. In the evening, we cooked a community meal to Share together and were joined by a musical duo for campfire singing and dancing. Day 2 saw more of the same. These opportunities to fully immerse in nature prove hugely impactful for individuals who often have no garden / outside space of their own and limited opportunities to take holidays with company. 'All day I have felt like I have been playing like a child again. Going back to basics and enjoying the simpleness of life and that in itself is magic. It made me realise that to be happy, it 5 not just what you are doing but it s the company of people amund you, and that allY helps towards your happiness and your mental health. Rage ir* the Woodland- In response to a growing sense of frustration expressed by the creative recovery community (magnified through the lens of everyday challenges and 'bad news, on loop) we decided that a chance to fully land safely) 'vent' would be helpful. We tearned up with a local woodland activity group 'CNade' to create Rage in The Woodlands. Thi5 day included a chance to work with a rage expert to understand more about the physiological effects of holding anger. We also released pent up emotion through writing, axe throwing and using our voices- all within the safe harbour of a woodland canopy. This proved extremely cathartic and is something we will be developing further in 2026. Page 7
CREATIVE RECOVERY CIO TRUSTEES. REPORT Contlnued YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Open Studlo and Monday Skills Bank These 2 projects met over 45 Mondays and Tuesdays in 2025. Monday sessions have offered registered participants time and space to develop their own practice and collaborate with each other to share skills and support each other with individual creative projetts. This year this proj'ect has seen an increase in attendance from an average of 7 to 12 per week. Tuesday session$ (renamed 'The Unruly School.) During 2025 participants have immersed themselves in a fine art approach. We have worked closely with tutors who specialise in drawing and painting. The group have had a small exhibition {paintings inspired by nature and animal drawings) at Priory Campus working alongside artist Lucy Dewsnapp. Unruly school students also collaborated on larger projects such as Voices Blooming (creating large crcpe flowers), 'Freedom from Want, (see highlights). The group has also hosted festive craft days this year as well as working the sewing room with artists and volunteers to cornplete a number of textiles projects. The group continues to grow in number. An average of 17 people attended Tuesday's 'Unruly School. sessions in 2025. Large installations and showcase events are on the cards for 2026. "It s a mini Safe haven for me, having a Space where I can fully express myself without feeling anxiou5. 1 hove spoken to my therapist and showed them my work. They could see the difference in my work, I'm not just doing the darker stuff, some lighter designs and work are coming through. Funding awarded: £3.250 Llve ARTS Café Durfing 2025 the Live ARTS Café continued its 16-year rurn of provlding an inclusive, vibrant evening social every Wednesday evening. This weekly event offers a place to meet like- minded people and enjoy live perfomiance, arts and crafts, poetry and food. This year the LAC has been a weekly check-ln polnt for maintaining p051tive mental health {for those who have moved forward in their recovery). It has also been a safe place for people who are struggling, during times when other Services are shut and an entry point on the CR pathway. In 2025 the Live ARTS Cafe collaborated with Town Centre groups and venues as an integral part of the cultural scene in Barnsley. We Hosted a 'show and tell, event alongside the 'Come as You Really Are. hobbies exhibition at The CIVIC Gallery (celebrating our passions ond quirks). We also hosted 3 library lates at the town centre Lightbox, including the 'Creative Explosion, and our 3rd New York Inspired 'MOTH' Story Telling event'ln My Own Words,. Funding awarded: Él.000 UPLIFT Choir The Uplift Choir has grown again over the last year, with a good number of new members joining. The choir has had a number of highlights in 2025. More specifically performing at the Voices 61ooming festival (see highlights) as well as performing for the preview of the ARTWORKS Bright Nights 'Neon Garden.. Members are actively involved in decision-making whether it's choosing songs, planning performances, or shaping how the group runs. The UPL1 Choir is an essential part of the Creative Recovery offer. It is a community in its own right, fu, v ndusive and welcoming to all. Page 8
CREATIVE RECOVERY CIO TRUSTEES. RFDORT contlThu•d YEAR ENDED 31 DecEMBER 2025 "I can t thank you all enough and Joanne and Jackie, it was one of the best days of my life. I thoroughly enjoyed every moment, it was enhanced by the beautiful surrounding5, and also the flowe that everybody had made were outstanding, it just did what it said on the tin, it uplifteé everyone. Me, I just loved every moment, it made me so happy, so thank you" "The choir makes me feel 50 good Inside. I love coming he, it makes my week. The choir ha5 saved my Ilfe." (participant) Fundlng awarded: £6,750 Things To Llve For- Publlc Health Barnsley (Sulclde Prevention Fund) In January 2025 we began a new 3 years SL4 delivering the 'Things To Live For, projert. This offers "off the peg" interchangeable creative therapy courses, developed in response to the needs of new referrals and those ¥vho are struggling with difficult emotions- who may be described as 'on the edge,. In 2025 we ran 10 new courses for small groups. employing the skills of experienced practitioners to develop meaningful interventions. Each 6-week course encouraged gentle reflection, shared new coping strategies and fresh inspiration and enabled participants to connect with likeminded people in an accepting / safe environment. The 'end of contract, Thing to Live For report, shared with Public Health in 2024 demonstrated an undeniable and profound impact for the vast majority of participants over all areas of mental health and recovery. This year the evidence supports similar levels of impatt. Courses thi$ year have included. Reading for Relaxation Writing with Winston (from the 6 senses) Sound Healing (a music and meditation series) Bird Song- Taking inspiration from birdsong we worked with Musician and ornithologist James Dey land musician Nick Lewis) to create a soundtrack for relaxation. The soundtrack and photos from RSPB field trips can be experienced on Youtube. WEB OF LIFE - Y UTU 'In My Own Words'_ writing from lived experience in the New York Moth story telling tradition. Funding awarded: £20.000 SWYFT: Creatlve Interventlons Project wlth the CAMHS service in young offender secure units (Wetherby YPOI and Adel Beck Secure Unlt) In the first quarter of 2025 the Creative Spark projett continued to deliver 2 weekly music and art sesslons to young people inside Wetherby YOI on the Enhanced Support Unit 'Napier' and therapeutic unit 'Keppel'. Due to change5 in commissioning this pmlect came to an end in Spring this year. The beneficiaries of thi5 work were prirnarily boys aged 15 - 18 years old, Over many years there we developed a close partnership with the CAMHS team whose role it was to identify and refer young people into the project if they recognise that a creative ir)tervention would have a therapeutic benefit. Our team worked closely with the participants and CAMHS to offer the right activity and this led to art projects such as printing, drawing and origami and music projetts such as rap writing and production, keyboard and guitar tuition and singing. The work was in demand and oversubseribed with some great, creatlve output and ,fls as we created together. positive relationship bulldlng and conversati- Page 9
CREATIVE RECOVERY CIO TRUSTEES. REPORT contlnued YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 In summary, for over 7 years our experienced facilitstors have offered patient, long term, considered attention to the children in Wetherby YOI and Adel Beck Se-cure Children's Home nd seen significant artistic flourishing in them. The process has been as important as the products created and worklng alongside them ha5 been inspiring and a privilege. Despite the challenges of the environment, much has Deen achieved and a Creative Spark revealed in many children in the criminal justice system who otherwise may not have had an opportunity to experience it. We wish to thank Musiclan James Dey for le?ding this work with great diligence and creatlvity and to Visual Artists Joanne O'connor and Rachel Forster who were a great asset to the team and to developing our approach over the past 5 years. Fundlng awarded: £9.016 2025 Xmas Event £1,030, Takes One Seed £1,800 Funds Transfers Fund Transfers to core £8,075 was transferred to core from contributions fmm fund pots in 2025. Fund Transfers between projects £I.000 from Studio Group to Friday Jam £63.83 Wetherby to General Fund (end of project) £25 Kendray Hospital to General Fund (end of project) £62.56 Waythrough to General fund (end of projert) £550 from Takes One Seed to General Funds for travel costs. NCLF grant allocations to projects Uplift Choir £3,540 Studio Group £10,000 ,il Bank £2,520 Friday Jam £9,146 Live Arts Cafe £10,000 Green Uplift £5,000 Reading Together £5,000 Things To Live For £6,700 NCLF grant reallocation of YeaL' . underspend to projects Referral Role £4,370 studio Group £1,566 Friday Jam £2,000 Steph Cronin (chair) - Black Bee Creative business owner. She received payment5 totalling £1,890.24 for her design work which includes printing and promotional flyers etc Neil Moreton recelved £128.80 for runnlng the WalkSng Group (includes expenses) We would like to say a massive thank5 to all the people and organisations that have given generou51y or raised funds for us this year. Alongside participants and public at our attivitie5, here are individual donors: Page 10
CREATIVE RECOVERY CIO TRUSTEES. REPORT contlnu¢d YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBeR 2025 P Airey Barnsley Quakers Peter the Apostle and St John the Baptist Church Hugh Brooks - employer -kin M?ny artists and all our Board Members have worked free of charge to support activities and the charity's development this year. We thank you for your continued commitrnent and dedicatlon. Creative Recovery has also had sorne tremendous support from our volunteers this year and members who have gone the extra mile to make things happen. St Paul's Church for their continued support to the UPL1 Choir. The Digital Media Centre for offerlng us a free venue for the Live Arts Café for the full duration of 2025 Bamsley Libraries for providing a base for Reading Together The'Time of Love. band for an amazing performance Barnsley Recovery Steps for co-hosting events with us The Carer's Garden, Cmade, Worsbrough Mill and Barnsley YMCA for collaborating on lovely outdoor events once again All Creative Recovery Volunteers helpers and community members for mucking in to keep things ship shape, performing for us and sharing your energy and incredible talents to make things happen. Fund We would like to give thanks to our funders and partners. National Lottery Cornmunity Fund, Barnsley Council- Libraries NPO, Public Health, Central Area Team and Ward Alliances, Berneslai Homes, Creative Minds- South West Yorkshire Foundation Trust, Bamsley CIVEC and National Trust (Wentworth Castle Gardens). Thanks to our collaborators. This year we have received in-kind support and joined up with other organisatlons and artists, including Barnsley Civic, Culture Health and Wellbeing Alliance, Barnsley Recovery Steps (Way Through), Carers Garden Network {HOPEI, Lung Theatre, 8amsley Museums ané Culture Team, Wor5brough Mill and Barnsley Libraries. The CharlVs policy on reserves As a Small charity, reliant on public and charitable funding and susceptbble to factors beyond the control of the organisation, the trustees recognise the need to keep reserves at a level which will give the organisation stability to enable it to contlnue to operate in the future. The trustees have decided that a minimum of £7,000 should be kept in reserve at any one time. The attual level of reserves held at the year-end was £51,775. (2024: £49,258). Related parties The trustees consider that there are no lated parties to the charity. Page 11
CREATIVE RECOVERY CIO TRUSTEES. REPORT contlnued YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Trustees responsibilities for the financial statements The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy the financial position of the charity at any time and enable the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. The trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detertion of fraud or other irregularities. Financial Po$ltlon The financial statements are set out in page5 14 to 18. The Receipts and Payments Account shows a deflcit for the year of £2,398 (2024: surplus £32,726). The total funds at the year- end stand at £183,081 (2024.. £185,479}. The trustees dedare that they have approved the report above. Slgned on behalf of the charity's trustees.. Signed: Date.. 29th April 2026 T Johnson-MurphyF Chair Page 12
CREATIVE RECOVERY CIO 114DEPEP4DEP4T EXAMINER'S RÉPORT YEAR "..I'DE0 31 DECEMBER 2025 I report on the accounts of the charity* which a set out on pages 14 to 18. Respertlve re5ponslbllltles of trustees and examlner The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year, under sectlon 144 (2) of the Charltles Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an indcpendent examination is needed. It is my responsibillty to.. examine the accounts, under section 145 of the 2011 Act; follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commissioners under Section 145 (5)(b) of the 2011 Att; and State whether particular matters have come to my attention Basls of Independent examlner's report My examination was carrled out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a revlew of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparlson of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual Items or disc105ures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concernlng 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 accounts present a 'true and falr vlew, and the report Is limlted to those matters set out In the statement below. Independent examlner's statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention- which gives me reasonable cause to believe that In any material respect the requirement5 to keep accounting record5, in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act, and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirneDts of the 2011 Act have not been met; or 2. to which. in my oplnlon, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached, Signed Date.. 29th April 2026 Stephanie Tolson Community Accountant Barnsley CVS, 23 Queens Road, Barnsley, S71 IAN Page 13
CREATIVE RECOVERY CIO RECEIPTS A140 PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Totsl 2024 Funds 2025 &7nts & contra¢XS 162.270 3,236 200 162,270 189,112 3,983 300 tX)nations & fundrnisng arg, rr¥son fees &gJtsCri.s 1,170 325 525 Totsl 1,495 16S,706 167,201 193,395 se & vue hire Salary cctsts InsurarKe 5,966 38,067 785 1,250 38,067 785 700 Admin, nkiweri*rt &developrrEnt A5/tUtorS & costs C(mgJtarLy fees rthterials & equi Repair5 and rreintwan , te1w1e intt P(tsJei intIng & Offi cc6ts Uts"litr"es aThJ rntes 2,244 20,458 76,951 1,250 5,275 2T/ 22,702 76,951 1,250 5,437 837 42,367 80,771 162 6,042 1.403 1,247 518 377 52 429 1,229 1,104 225 2,129 265 1,242 1.278 TrainiThJ Vclunteer exper 302 91 91 32 103 1,808 1,911 5,C85 3,917 65 TIErp)rt costs ant repaid ts) fuThJer suThdry/millanuS 2,007 3,283 2.007 3,283 35 35 152 7,755 161.844 169,599 160,669 wplus/ (Dofi¢it) {6,260) (2,398) 32,726 8.777 18,777) FurKts brrjjght fLThard 49,258 136,221 185,479 152,753 51,775 131,306 183081 185,479 Page 14
CREATIVE RECOVERY CIO STATEMENT OF ASSETS & LIABILMES AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025 Trtal 2025 Tctsl 2024 HSBC Current accourt Petty cash 183,081 185,479 Total rrnetary assets 183,081 L85,479 Insuran prepaynrt 589 554 554 Uabllltl' Accountancy fees Arti$Vna9rnt fees due Solary C£6ts . PAYElpS1Ons 925 850 1,298 570 786 utility t411 due 218 141 3,991 2,347 The trustees declare that they have approved the accounts above. Slgned on behalf of the charlty's trustees: Date: 29tD April 2026 T Johnson-murphyi Chalr Page 15
CREATIVE RECOVERY CIO NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 l. Accountlng pollcles Basis of the re aration f the accounts The financial statements have been prepared on a Receipts & Payments basis which summarises the movement of cash in and out of the organisation. In this context 'cash' includes cash equivalents, such 35 bank accounts where cash can be readily available to pay debts as they fall due. This format of accounts is available to non-company charities with gross annual income of £250.000 or les5. Funds structure The charity maintains an unre5tritted fund which represents funds whlch are expendable at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the objerts of the charity. Unrestricted funds may arise from general donations, grants of a general nature, fees for service provision and payment for service delivery contracts. Restricted funds have been provided to the charity for particular purposes and may only be spent for the purposes for which they were given. Any balance remaining outstanding on a Stricted fund at the end of the year is carried forward as a balance on the fund, unless permission has been given by the funder to rernove the restrirtion on the balan outstanding. Restricted funds will arise from grants and donations given to the charity for speclfic purposes. 2. Grants & contracts recelved 2025 2024 Arts Counal England - Uplift National Lottery Community Fund Sustain & Grow Hurnankind Charity- Waythrough BMBC Wish you We here - ve Arts Café BMBC The Big Sing & Moth Night- Llve Arts Café BMBC Bowty"e & Petal Christrna5 events- ve Arts Café BMBC - l Day Creative Uve5 BMBC Pride of Pla- Uplift BMBC - Centr41 Are4 Uplrft BMBC Llbraries - In my own wor(ts - Live Arts Café BMBC Libraries - Colour Explosion - Live Arts Café BMBC Libraries - WCG Voices Blooming - Uplift Choir BMBC Llbrai i& - WCG Voices Blooming Studio Sessions BMBC - Better Barnsley Bond Pride of Flace- Uplift Choir BMBC - CAC Events- small pro]etts BMBC- Thing5 to tive For BMBC - Europe challenge- Takes One Seed SYCF- Green Social Prescrltsing grant- Gree" SWYFf . stud0 Group sWy-Ctive Interventlons Wetherby Prison sWy - Kendray HospÈtal 8CVS- Mental Health Innovation Fund - Friday lam Creative tives- Know Your Neighbourhood Fund 3,000 113,484 6,950 650 IL4,424 1.350 1,000 800 3,664 IL,250 500 500 1,750 250 5,000 1,030 20,000 1,800 5,000 'pllft 7,500 3,000 24,464 3,000 3,000 9,016 5,000 4,000 189,1 12 162,270 Page 16
CREATIVE RECOVERY CIO NOTES TO THE FINANCXAL STATEMENTS contlnued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Movement in funds Opening B•lance Fund$ Transfers Closing Balance Receipts Payrnents UnrestrICt Fund6 General unrestricted funds Finance Role Referral Role 39,408 4,931 4,919 1495 15,4091 13621 11,9841 8,777 44,271 4.569 2,935 49.258 1,495 {7,755) .777 51,775 Restrlthd Funds Uplift Choir.. Donations, Fundraising & Fees BMBC & NLCF Grants Live Arts Cafe.. Donations, Fundraising & Fees BMBC & NLCF grants Other.. Uplift Central 8M8C & ACE grants National Lottery Community Fund SYCF Green Uplift Social Prescribing Studio Group swY Creative Inventions Wetherby Things to Live For Project Walking Group Donatlons & Fundraislng Reading Together projett Awards For 1 Friday larn sWy Kendray prolett Referral Role Waythrough Skills Bank Barnsley Hosprtal Take5 One Seed Small projects 2,621 5,512 1,806 6,750 4,427 2,620 112,582) 2,940 7,189 9,553 1,430 I,oDo 8,619 1.862 118,6911 10,000 4,381 47,247 19,152 11.390 1.344 IL,125 934 3,625 3,992 175 {2401 153,8931 110,7331 112,8191 18,2241 IL3,8881 IL291 16,0231 113,2811 11501 11,9761 {1,9891 12,6901 {3,2831 4,141 47,946 13,419 12,077 114,424 159,8321 5,000 LO,256 12,1361 1,700 3,250 9,016 20.000 18,937 805 2,602 7,857 5,ODO 12,146 1251 4,370 1631 2,520 5,000 2,394 1.852 1,610 3,283 200 1,440 1,800 1,030 15501 11031 1,059 I,ioi 1,236 {1,0621 136,221 165,706 (161,844) {8,777) 131,306 TOTAL FUNDS 185,479 167,201 (169,599) 183,081 Page 17
CREATIVE RECOVERY CIO NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS contlnued FOR THE YEAR ENDeD 31 DECEMBER 2025 4. Fund Transfers £8,075 was transferred to general unrestricted funds to cover the contribution to management Costs. rent and underspends on small contracts from several pmjects as follows.. £5,000 from the Things to Llve For project. £2.072 from the swY¥r Wetherby creative interventions project. £300 from the Studio Sessions. £600 from the Uplift Choir. £103 from Small Projerts. Fund Transfers also took place between several funds and projects as follows: £1,000 from Studio Sessions to the Frlday Jam for uftderspend. £25 from Kendray Hospital to general funds upon project Completion. £63 frorn Waythrough to general funds upon project completion. £64 frorn Wetherby to general funds upon project completion. -550 from Takes One Seed to general funds for travel costs. £59,832 from the Natlonal Lottery Community Fund, allocated to the following projects.. £3,540 to Uplift Choir. £11,556 to Studio Sessions. £2,520 to Skills Bank. £11,146 to Friday Jam. £10,000 to Live kr s Café £5,000 to Green Uplift Social Prescribing. £5,000 to Reading Together. £6,700 to Things To ve For. £4,370 to Referral Role. 5. Trustee payments, beneflts and expenses In addition to the re-imbursement for items purchased on behalf of the charity, there were the following trustee payments: Black Bee Creative {Director S Cronin) for design work - £1,890 Neil Morton for running the Walking Group - £100 6. Related Party Payments There were no related party transattions during the previous accounting period. Page 18