Company reglstration number.. 05346503 Charity registration number.. 1176379 HOME LIVE ART LIMITED TRUSTEES. REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Home Llve Art Llmlted Contents Page Trustees, Report Independent Examiner's Report Statement of Flnancial Activitles Ilncludlng Income and Expendlture Account) Comparative Statement of Financial Activities (including Incorne and Expenditure Account) Balance Sheet io Notes to the Financial Statements 11-L6 Home Llve Art Limited Company No. 05346503 Trustees. Report For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 The trustees present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025. Objectlves and Actlvltles Aims and Objectives Home Live Art is an artlSt-led, queer-led creative organisation based in Hastings on the South East coast of England. It is dedicated to developlng new sites and audiences for culture by supporting artists to develop thelr work and building strong local communities through creativity. The objectives of Home ￿ve Art afft to advance the education of the public and empower local communities in particular through the promotion, exhibition and facilitation of 'live art, both nationally and internation311y, by means of touring, public performance5, broadcast5, exhibition5, workshops and courses and other suitable tneans. We believe that live art 15 a way of thinking about what art is, what it can do, where and how it can be experienced. It Is a means of connecting people, places and ideas. Live art breaks the rules about who Is making art, how they are making it and who they are making it for. Our Vision is for a creative comtnunity where everyone can feel at home, where Live Art is a radical and inclusive way of exploring and understandlng the world. Our Mlsslon is to electrify and diversify the cultural ecology in the towns of South East England thmugh bold programming and innovative community-led work. Our Values We3re... Risk taking - In what we do and how we do It, and enable others to do the same Inclusive - actlvely working to break down hierarchies, wlthln the arts and within society Resourceful our practi￿ is collaborative and sustainable. making the most of what we have. We will... Listen we respect the views and experience of others Learn - we all have something to teach each other and we never stop learning Play - we don't take ourselves too seriously and know how to have fun Our Goals Develop new sites and audiences for live performance in Hastings, South East England and beyond. Create the ideal conditions for local, national and International artists to develop and present their work. Support and enable creative opportunitie5 led by and for local residents. Ensure multiple voices are heard, centring those that are often marginalised. Contribute to the creative eco1(￿¥ of where we work, through collaboration and being open to new ideas. Significant Artivities Programme of Activity - Charitable Activities Home Live Art pursues its Vision 8nd carries out its Mission through the delivery of our Artistic Programme and Community- led Creative Projects. We empower individuals and communities through creating space for their Idea5 to happen and develop. Queer Hlstory Collectlve In partnership with Ha5tings Museum & Art Gallery The Hastings Queer History Collective is a gmup of volunteers dedicated to preserving and sharing the Queer history OF Hastings and the surrounding areas. They are In year 2 of research b￿un in summer 2023, this second research phase is to deepen archival work, oral histories and cotnmunity-led enquiry in preparation for a four-month exhibition at Ha5ting5 Museum & Art Gallery In 2026. One Foot In the Groove A vibrant and inclusive weekly dance club for seniors, tackling Social isolation and protnoting joy. Working with local choreographer Darragh O'Learyf the group took part In a 10-week season that culminated in a shared dance roufine. The work was perforrned at Posh Club events in Hastings and Hackney In London. Participants ranged in age from 65 to 82. .CONTINUED Page I Home Llve Art Llmlted Trustees. Report (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 Significant Activities - continued Playing the Race Card {PTRC)'. Driven by local resident Claudine Eccleston in response to her lived experience of racism, PTRC sparks town-wide conversation about race through creativity. Led by Claudine alongside a voluntary group of local Black residents, and supported by Home Live Art through a model of creative allyship, PTRC presented a major exhibition In summer 2024 at Hastings Museurn & Art Gallery. Titled Black Joyl Up Close and Personal, the exhibition featured 50 works by 42 Black artists and becarne the largest exhibition of its kind in the region, drawing large audiences and national media coveftge while centering Black Joy, Intimacy and everyday lived experience. Knotty Festival 2024 Home Live Art's biennial performance festival returned In 2024, presentlng bold, experimental Ilve work across multiple venues and public spaces in Hastings. The festival included a large-scale, site-specific and irnmersive participatory experience, The Hero'5 Journeyi developed in collaboration with Afri-Co-Lab, alongside a co-cuftted strand with Playing the Race Card. This programme featured Bring and Brag with Harold Offeh, I Am From Reykjavik by Sonia Hughes, OUT by Ray Young, and Salty.. Black Queer Joy Cabaret, centring Black queer perfortnance. joy and visibility within the festival. Trans Pride Hastings Collaboration Home Live Art to-produced 8 sold-out performance on 28 luly 2024 with Trans Pride Hastings, featuring fink Flaherty's Benched at Stables Theatre. 25th Anniversary Programme In 2024125, Home Live Art marked 25 years of artlst-led practice with a focused annlversary programme. This included a large-scale site-re5ponsive London performance event curated by SERAFINE1369, a Salty queer birthday event at White Rock Theatre in Hastings ènd a radical chtsir performance by Reverend Billy & The Stop Shopping Choir. New Website Launch As part of the 25th anniversary year, Home Live Art launched a new website, opening up its archive and strengthening how audlences, artlsts and partners access HLA'S work, values and programme. National Partnerships: New Queers On The Block Since 2020, Horne Live Art has worked in national partnership with Marlborough Productions to support the artlstic development of LGBTQIA+ performers and audiences through New Queers Qn The Block. The current strand, titled Glddy Up, supports local producer Hannah Rose Fox to curate and produce a new performance prograrnme by UK-based LGBTQIA+ artists. The progTrmrne launches on Thursday 24 April 2025 with Lucy & Friends by Lucy Mccormick at White Rock Theatre Studio. Confimied Projects and Events in 25126 Over the coming year Home Live Art will continue to pursue it5 Vision and carry out it5 Mission, through delivery of it5 Artlstic p￿￿MMe str3nds - key plans include.. Playing the Race Card Playing the Race Card will start to develop a new research-led projett exploring the ovedooked history of the Durbar Hall at Hastings Museum & Art Gallery, examined thmugh South Asian heritage, craft 2nd colonial legacy. One Foot in the Groove The seniors dance group will continue working with a local choreographer, with performances planned in Hastings and in Hackney and Peckham In London. Queer History Collective The Queer History Collective will continue research in preparation for their major exhibition, uncovering hidden LGBTQIA+ histories of Hastings. The exhibition will be supported by a public programme of talks, performances 3nd workshops, including a rnajor comrni55ion by a local artist. Relgnlte 2025 Reignite will return with three paid residencies for artists working in live perf0rrnan￿. Each residency offers time, space and financial support for artists to focus tsn their practice. Glddy Up This new performance programrne wi11 present four bold LGBTQ+ performances across Hasting5. including a collaboration with Tran5 Pride Hastings, alongside art15t residencies for local artist5 and a Scratch Night selected through open call. Salty: Queer Performance Partv An inclusive queer performance party creating space for LGwfo+ people and allies to come together through live performance, music and shared celebration. Queer Cxntry A one-night event celebrating queer country music, cabaret and games, blending performance with participation in a playful, high-energy live setting. Page 2 Home Llve Art Llmlted Trustees. Report {continued} For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 Public Benefit The trustees have considered the Charity Cornmision'5 guidance on public benefit, including the guidance 'public benefit.. running 3 charity IPB21'. The trustees confirm that they have complied with the requirements of 5ertion 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission s guidance on public benefit. Flnanelal Revlew Financial Posltion Home Live Art operates a tripartite business model drawing incotne from public bodies, fundraising and earned source5. These accounts present a turnover of £136,286 representing a reduction of 230h on our YE 2024 Accounts, which we had anticipated. Through rigorou5 and robust financial planning & rnonthly, quarterly, and annual reporting Imanagement accounts, cashflows, budgets, audited accounts monitood and approved by the Trustees), maintaining insurances and reserves to protect our assets and activities, contingency plans and funds, strong governance, leadership and rigomusly efficient financial rnanagement, the organi5ation Continues to manage and mitigate risk. Re$enies Policy Reserves Pollcv We maintain 3 rnonths reserves, which for the year ending 2025 is equivalent to £46,212. Through stringent financial modelling we will ensure we will carry £46,212 fftserve funds forward to underpin our capacity to drive forwards with Fundraising Home Live Art successfully secured funding os a National Portfolio Organi5ation INPOI of Arts Council England IACEI for the period 2023-2026, underpinning organisational stability going forwards. Implementation of our fundraising strategy will guide us through our endeavour to diversify our income and procure resource5 toward5 our charitable activities. Our annual grani of £76,823 contributes towards boih the core running costs of Ihe organisation ￿gether wilh our artlslic output across the year. In addition, we have been succe55ful in Securing a 3-year grant from E5mée Fairbairn to support two producer roles, starting in 2025. Structure Governance and Management Governing Document Management & Governance Home Live Art's Memorandum & Articles of Association set out our chariiable purpose and how we are governed and led. The Articles detail responsibilities, powers and delegated authorities of the Board and Leadership. Trustees are responsible for ensuring Home Live Art is well governed, scrutinised and held to account - providing Strategic leadership, monitoring financial stotegy and risk, authorising stakeholder relationships, addressing succession planning and ensuring Home Live Art's prograrnme and operational obligations are well managed. As part of this, the board of trustees approve and annually refresh a 5Ulte of governance and procedu￿1 docurnent5 and organisational policies. Trustees meet 4 times a year, Includlng l AGM. Leadershlp & Operatlons The trustees delegate leadership of Home Live Art to the executive team which comprises Artistic Director, Katy Baird and Executive DIreC￿r, Duckie Ltd. In addltlon, Home Llve Art's core team includes Pmlucers, Hannah Rose Fox, Lorna Hamilton-Brown and Deanne Naula. Horne Live Art regularly collaborates with specialists. consultants and a pool of creative a55OClOte5, production, education, and perforrnance 5pecioli5ts engaged to 5UPPOrt delivery of our artistic programme and community-led projects. We Invest in profession31 development & training of our core team, freelance collaborators & board, considering thi5 a5 Plvotal to our ongoing resilience & progres5. Home Llve Art Is based in Hastings, wlth a Itemponryl studio in St. Leonard's-on-sea. Rlsks .CONTINUED Page 3 Home Llve Art Llmlted Trustees. Report (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 Governing Document - continued A solid organi5ational structure, strong governance, a leading team, and expertise at all leve15 en5ure5 risk is managed effectively. We fully consider approaches to risk mitigation, monitoring, and management as part of our ongoing pr3Ctice. A contingency programrne plan and contingency budget scenarios have been prepared,. awareness of risks and risk rnitigation as part of our on-going practice Is embedded acmss all activities and 8 Risk Register Is developed on an annual basis and viewed and monitored by the Trustee5. Reserve funds further underpin the organisation's capacity to drive forwards with stability and to minimise risk. Equity. Diversity & Incluslon Equityi inclusion, access & opportunity for all 51ts at the core of everything we do. We strive for equalityi equity and dlverslty in all areas of our creative programme, operations and reach. In pursuit of this we have Implemented a time- bound delivery plan for the year to guide us through a process of implernentalion, change and improvement to support our development, imbed inclusive pftctices across the leadership of the organisation and play our part in contributing to a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive arts sector. Safeguarding Home Live Art is committed to proterting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. We believe that everyone ha5 the right to live and work free from abuse of any kind. We consider It our responsibility to keep children and Vulne￿ble adults safe and we are committed to protecting children and vulnerable adults in all of our activities and providing a safe and supportive place to work. Our Safeguarding Policy has been developed in accordance with this commitment and the quirements and principles of statulory le9islation. Environmental Responsibility Home Live Art is a small arts organisation, consisting of three part-time staff, each of whom works fmm their home base to support company business. As a pmducing organisation with no venue, our work varies from small-scale performance activity to large-5cale, 51te-specific project5 Often delivered in partnership with other in5titution5 such as local authorities, museums and festivals. Home Live Art recognises that its activity has an environment81 impact which cannot be ignored. Our overall aim is to better understand this impact and where possible, make changes to our working practices to lirnit or reduce this. Trustee Selection Methods The Trustees are a150 the directors of Home Live Art for the purpose of cornpany law. Horne Live Art articles of association require a minimum OF three Trustees. There is no maximum number of Trustees. A third of the directors are subject to re- election at the Annual General Meeting, with no maximurn length of service. Only the current directors can appoint new directors. Reference and Admlnlstratlve Detsll$ Trustees Nicola Tomlin50n Polly Gifford Anna-maria Nabirye Rosarnund Cooper tharlty Number 1176379 Company Number 05346503 Principal Address 133A London Road st. Leonards-on-sea TN37 6AU Independent Examiner Caroline Clarke ACA Clarke + Wells Ground Floor 66 High Street Page 4 Home Llve Art Llmlted Trustees. Report {continued} For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 Lewes East Sussex BN7 IXG Page 5 Home Llve Art Llmited Trustees, Report (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 Small Company Rules Thi5 report has been prepared in accordance with the Special provision5 relating to companies Subject to the Small cornpanies regime within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006. The trustees, report was approved by the board of trustees and signed on its behalf by.. Rosamund Cooper Trustee 26th January 2026 Page 6 Home Llve Art Llmlted Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Home Live Art Limited For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 I ￿pOrt to the charity trustees on rny examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2025. Responsibilities and Basis of Report As the charity trustees of the Company land also its directors for the purposes of company lawl, you 3re responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 20061.the 2006 Act"). Having Satisfied rny5elf that the account5 of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 I'the 2011 Act'l. In carrying out rny examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145151 Ibl of the 2011 Act. Independent Examiner's Statement I have completed my exarnination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention In connection with the examination giving me cause to believe.. l. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as reouiod by section 386 of the 2006 Act,. or 2. the accounts do not accord with those ￿COrds. or 3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting reouirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view, which Is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination,. or 4. the accounts have not been prepared In accordance with the merhods and prlnclples of the Statement of Recornmended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021. I have no concerns and have come across no orher marters In connectlon wlth the examlnatlon to whlch attentlon should be drawn In this report In order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Caroline Clarke ACA 26th 13nuary 2026 Clarke + Wells Ground Floor 66 High Street Lewes East Sussex BN7 IXG Page 7 Home Llve Art Llmlted statement of Financial Activities {including Income and Expenditure Account) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 2025 2024 Unrestrlcted Restrlcted funds funds Total funds Total funds Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM: Donations and legacies Charitable activities.. The production of Arts events Investments 76,823 17.760 94.583 139.381 19,169 2,521 20,013 19,169 2,521 20,013 37,692 897 other 873 118,526 17,760 136,286 178,843 EXPENDITURE ON: Raising funds Charitable activities.. The productlon of Arts events 14,4631 {4,4631 1168,8541 164,4511 1233,3051 1125,9661 1173,3171 164,4511 1237,7681 1125,9661 NET (EXPENDITURE)IINCOME 154,7911 146,6911 1101,4821 52,877 NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS 154,7911 146,6911 1101,4821 52,877 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS: Total funds brought forward 260,833 46,691 307,524 254,647 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 16 206,042 206,042 307,524 The notes on pages 11 to 16 form part of these financial statements. Page 8 Home Llve Art Llmited Comparative Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 2024 Unrestricted Restricted fund$ fund$ Total fund$ Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM: Donations and legacies Charitable activities.. The production of Arts events Investtnents Other 61,841 77,540 139,381 37,692 897 873 37,692 897 873 101,303 77,540 178,843 expENDITURE ON: Charitable activities.. The production of Arts events 167,8171 158,1491 1125,9661 NET INCOME 33,486 19,391 52,877 NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS 33,486 19,391 52,877 RFCONCIUATION OF FUNDS: Total funds brought forward 227,347 27,300 254,647 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 16 260,833 46,691 307,524 The notes on pages 11 to 16 form part of these financial statements. Page 9 Home Llve Art Llmlted Balance Sheet As At 31 March 2025 2025 2024 Unrestrlcted Restrlcted funds funds Total funds Total funds Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible Assets 12 318 318 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors C3sh at bank and in hand 13 58,395 165,285 58,395 165,285 24,190 301,112 223,680 223,680 325.302 Creditors: Amount5 Falling Due Within One Year 14 IL7,6381 117,6381 118,0961 NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES) 206,042 206,042 307.206 TOTAL A$S￿s LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 206,042 206,042 307,524 NET ASSETS 206,042 206,042 307,524 FUNDS OF THE CHARITY Restrlcted Funds Unrestritted Funds 46,691 260,833 206,042 TOTAL FUNDS 16 206,042 307,524 For the year ending 31 March 2025 the charitable company was entitled to exemption fmm audit under section 477 of the Cornpanies Act 2006 ￿lating to small cornpanies. The members have not required the charit8ble company to obtain an audit In accordance with sertion 476 of the Companies Act 2006. The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for cornplying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the prepararion of accounts. These accounts have been prepared In accordance with the provlslons applicable to companles subject to the small companies regime. On behalf of the board Rosamund Cooper Trustee 26th January 2026 The notes on pages 11 to 16 form part of these financial statements. Page 10 Home Llve Art Llmited Notes to the Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 l. General Information Home Live Art Limited is a company lirnited by guarantee, incorporated in England & Wales, registered nurnber 05346503 and registered charity number 1176379. The registered office is 2. Accountlng Pollcles 2. 1. Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS 1021 "Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective I January 20191. Financial Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Stsndard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland 2nd the Companies Act 2006. The charitable company is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102. 2.2. Incoming Resources All incomlng resources are included In the statement of financial activlties when the Chariiy Is entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. Grants ￿ceiVed are deferred to te extent that the conditions of their fftceipt are to be fulfilled in a future period. 2.3. Resour¢e$ Expended Liabllities are recognised as resources expended when there is a legal or construrtlve obligatlon committlng the Charlty to the expenditure. 2.4. Tangible Fixed Assets and Depreciation Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciatlon and any atcumulated impalrment losses. Depreciation Is provided at rate5 calculated to write off the cost of the fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the Following bases.. Fixtures & Fittings Computer Equipment 33WD Straight line 33¥0 Straight line 2.5. Cash and C•$h Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash In hand and deposits held at call with banks, other short-terrn highly liquid Investments that mature in no more than three rnonths frorn the date of acquisition and are readily convertible to a known amount of cash with insignificant risk OF change in value, and bank overdrafts. 2.6. Taxatlon The charity is exempt from tax as all its Income is charitable and applied for charitable purposes. 3. Income from Donations and Legacies 2025 Unrestricted Restricted Total funds funds funds Oonation5 and gifts Grants 76,823 17,760 94,583 76,823 17,760 94,583 2024 Unre5tritted Restricted Total funds funds funds Donations and gifts Grants 18 61,823 18 139,363 77,540 61,841 77,540 139,381 Page 11 Home Llve Art Llmlted Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 The following grants are included within the total Income from donations and legacies above.. 2025 Unrestrlcted funds Restrlcted funds Total funds Afri-Co-Lab 12,760 12,760 76,823 Arts Council England NPO Farnilies Programme National Lottery Awards for All Necessity Arts Council England Projects Charities Aid Foundation 76,823 5,000 5,000 76,823 17.760 94,583 2024 Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total funds Afri-Co-Lab Arts Council England NPO Farnilies Programme National Lottery Awards for All Necessity Arts Council England Pmjects Ch3rities Aid Foundation 36,840 36,840 61,823 1.000 9.700 15,000 15,000 61,823 1,000 9.700 15.000 15,000 61,823 77,540 139.363 4. Investment Income 2025 2024 Unrestricted Unrestrirted fund$ fund$ Bank interest receivable 2,521 897 S. Other Income 2025 2024 Unrestrlcted Unrestrlrted funds funds Other Income 20.013 873 6. Net Incomel{Expenditure) The net lexpenditurel/income 15 stated after charging/(creditingl- 2025 2024 Depreciation of tangible fixed assets - owned 318 317 Page 12 Home Llve Art Llmlted Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 7. Analysis of Expenditure 2025 Actlvltles undertaken directly Support costs (see note 81 Totsl Raising funds The production of Arts events 4,463 203,505 4,463 233,305 29,800 207,968 29,800 237,768 2024 Actl¥ltles undertaken