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
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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
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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.
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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 SeCu￿d
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 C￿atiVe solutions in their local areas.
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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"
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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.
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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.
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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-
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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:
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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.
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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
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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 requi￿rneDts 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
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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¥s￿on fees &gJtsCri￿.￿s
1,170
325
525
Totsl
1,495
16S,706
167,201
193,395
s￿e & v￿ue hire
Salary cctsts
InsurarKe
5,966
38,067
785
1,250
38,067
785
700
Admin, nkiweri*rt &developrrEnt
A￿￿5/tUtorS & costs
C(mgJtarLy fees
rthterials & equi
Repair5 and rreintwan
, te1w1￿e int￿t
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
TIEr￿p)rt costs
ant repaid ts) fuThJer
suThdry/mi￿llan￿uS
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
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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 rr￿netary assets
183,081
L85,479
Insuran￿ prepayn*rt
589
554
554
Uabllltl*'
Accountancy fees
Arti$V￿￿na9rnt fees due
Solary C£6ts . PAYElp￿S1Ons
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
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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 . stud￿0 Group
sWy￿-C￿tive 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
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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
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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.
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