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2023-09-01-accounts

Silhouete Youth end of year report 2024.

It has been a brilliant year for Silhouette, and we have continued to go from strength to strength. We have built up a strong outreach programme and our weekly sessions are well attended. We continue to put young people at the heart of everything we do, and the leadership programme has been particularly impressive. The recent results from the survey show that people are happy with the work we do and that we are making a difference in young people’s lives. We continue to work with a range of partners and our community work is strong and effective. We will be making improvements to our online systems, especially signing up for courses, and we have a clear direction for next year. Please have a look below to see the work that took place over the last year.

Brief description of our organisation:

Silhouette Youth provides accessible and affordable opportunities for all and we seek to redirect the light to the young people and communities that need it the most. We are based in the heart of our socially deprived community on the top floor of Weston Favell Shopping Centre in Northampton. Our mission is to work with young people and families in areas of high deprivation and to give them a safe space where they can come together to create positive relationships with others and to be accepted for who they are. We do this through the performing Arts and we run 13 sessions a week for young people from 5 to 18, and above! The sessions are focussed on Songwriting, Music, Dance, Drama, Scriptwriting, Shakespeare and Musical Theatre. We currently have over 250 young people that attend our sessions on a weekly basis and we support many of these young people through the grants and funding that we have received.

We also work with over 39 Primary and Secondary schools, and we run performing Arts sessions within their schools. Most of this work is based on large scale projects that combine Music with Dance and Drama to create a production that is either staged or filmed. Last year we worked with 3050 young people, 109 teachers, an audience of over 16960 audience (in person and online). We also pride ourselves on the quality of the productions that our young people create and this year has seen us do 9 productions in the space of 6 months. Many of these were written, directed and created by our young people. We also released our first ever Silhouette album called Unit 29, which can be listened to on Spotify and Itunes. Last year we also created an original musical piece called The Masks we Wear, which was created online during lockdown and all the music was written and performed by our young people.

What are the relevant experiences and skills your team brings.

Our team comprises three parts. The youth leadership group, our Trustees and our Practitioners. 1) The Youth Leadership group is made up of 15 young people that are from our community and truly represent the people that we serve. They come with a clear understanding of disadvantage, lived experience, neurodivergence and LGBTQ+ and know what our community and its young people need to thrive and develop further. They are a force for change and set the direction of the organisation, providing supportive challenge in everything we do.

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2) The trustees are all based in our community, or have worked in our community, and have a history of supporting young people and families to fulfil their full potential. We have Education professionals on the board who run schools, work in the University and have a deep knowledge of quality learning and teaching and how to provide for young people. We have a trustee that works for the RSC to support schools and young people from communities that needs accessible and affordable opportunities for all. We have a Trustee that is strongly involved in racial equality and ethnic diversity and is a leader within the community in challenging both of the above.

3) Our CEO, Artistic Director and Practitioners all have a long history of working within the community we serve, and our CEO was a headteacher in areas of deprivation and high need for almost 19 years. Our musical director has worked with young people who are vulnerable and at risk for over 20 years and supports them in using music to help them deal with a range of issues that they are facing. Our voice practitioner has a strong link to the LGBTQ+ community and has a deep understanding of supporting young people who need guidance and help at difficult times. Our joint Artistic director and dance practitioner has worked in schools within the area for over 30 years and herself came from a difficult background and therefore can support our young people to reach their full potential.

What are the main responsibilities and roles of all delivery staff and any volunteers?

The Leadership team – 15 young people at Silhouette. They have created the following What are my responsibilites as a member of the Leadership team? We expect the leadership Team to be a hard working, dedicated and passionate group of young people who attend regularly, give 100% and are committed to making a change. PRODUCTION – we expect every leadership team member to take a role on every production at Silhouette. This can be on stage, backstage, front of house, directing – the list goes on. CONNECTION – we expect every leadership team member to be at every connection event. This is where we connect with other groups, professionals, the community and our friends and partners. EXPECTATION – we expect you to be a role model in everything you do and to represent the core values of Silhouette. We expect you to be present, on time, committed and dedicated and open to learning. LEARNING – every leadership team member has to commit to learning one new skill within the year and we will provide support to make this happen. MAKE A CHANGE – we want the leadership team to make a change to Silhouette, our community and beyond. We need to supportively challenge and look to making real change by providing accessible and affordable opportunities for all. CEO 1. Leadership: The CEO provides overall leadership and vision for the charity. They set the tone for the organization, define its mission and values, and inspire practitioners to work toward common goals. 2. Strategy: The CEO plays a crucial role in formulating the charities long-term and shortterm strategies. This includes identifying growth opportunities, assessing risks, and

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Finance Manager

  1. Financial Planning and Strategy : Responsible for developing and implementing financial strategies and plans that align with the charities goals and objectives. This includes longterm financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.

  2. Budget Management : Prepare and manage the charities budget, ensuring that resources are allocated efficiently and that spending aligns with the approved budget.

  3. Financial Reporting : Generate financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and other financial analyses, to provide senior management and trustees with an accurate picture of the charities financial performance.

  4. Risk Management : Identify and assess financial risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.

  5. Cash Flow Management : Ensuring the charity has sufficient cash flow to meet its operational needs is a critical responsibility. Monitor cash flow, manage liquidity, and make recommendations to optimize cash management.

  6. Financial Compliance : Ensure that the charity complies with all financial regulations and reporting requirements. This includes tax compliance, financial audits, and adherence to accounting standards.

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  1. Financial Analysis : Conduct financial analysis to assess the charities financial health, performance, and efficiency. This analysis can guide decision-making and identify areas for improvement.

  2. Financial Decision-Making : Play a key role in strategic decision-making by providing financial insights and recommendations to senior management or the board of trustees.

  3. Cost Control : Work to control costs and improve cost efficiency throughout the charity. This may involve analyzing cost structures and identifying cost-saving opportunities.

  4. Audit and Internal Controls : Establish and maintain internal controls to safeguard the charities assets and ensure accurate financial reporting. Coordinate external audits, if required.

  5. Financial Software and Systems : Manage financial software and systems, ensuring that they are up to date and that staff are trained in their use.

  6. Stakeholder Relations : Interact with external stakeholders, such as banks, investors, auditors, and regulatory agencies, to maintain positive relationships and fulfill reporting requirements.

  7. Strategic Planning : Contribute to the development of the charities overall strategic plan by providing financial insights and recommendations.

Artistic Director

  1. Artistic Vision: Developing and articulating a clear artistic vision for the charity. This involves setting artistic goals and determining the direction in which the charity should move creatively.

  2. Program Curation: Selecting and curating the artistic programs, performances, exhibitions, or productions that the charity will present to the public. This includes choosing artists, works, and projects that align with the artistic vision.

  3. Collaboration: Collaborating with artists, directors, choreographers, designers, and other creative professionals to bring the artistic vision to life. This may involve hiring and working closely with artistic teams.

  4. Budgeting and Resource Management: Managing the budget and resources allocated for artistic projects. This includes making decisions about funding allocations for various productions or exhibitions.

  5. Artistic Development: Supporting the artistic development of emerging artists and fostering a creative environment within the organization.

  6. Audience Engagement: Engaging with the audience and community to ensure that the artistic programming meets their interests and expectations. This may involve outreach, audience development, and communication efforts.

  7. Artistic Integrity: Maintaining the artistic integrity of the organization's work by ensuring that the creative vision is upheld throughout the production or exhibition process.

  8. Innovation and Risk-Taking: Encouraging innovation and taking creative risks to keep the organization's programming fresh and relevant.

  9. Marketing and Promotion: Collaborating with the marketing and communications teams to promote artistic programs and reach a wider audience.

  10. Long-Term Planning: Developing long-term strategic plans for the organization's artistic

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growth and sustainability.

  1. Crisis Management: Addressing any artistic challenges or crises that may arise during the production or exhibition process.

  2. Fundraising: Collaborating with development teams to secure funding and support for artistic projects and the overall organization.

Practitioners

  1. Conceptualization : Creative practitioners often start by conceptualizing their ideas. They brainstorm, sketch, or outline their creative projects, exploring different concepts and themes.

  2. Creation of Artistic Works : The core of a creative practitioner's work is the actual creation of artistic or creative works.

  3. Research : Depending on the project, creative practitioners may conduct research to gather information, gain inspiration, or develop a deeper understanding of the subject matter they are working on.

  4. Materials and Techniques : They select appropriate materials and techniques for their projects.

  5. Experimentation : Creative practitioners often experiment with different approaches, styles, and techniques to push the boundaries of their craft and develop new ways of expression.

  6. Production : They produce and complete their creative works. 7. Editing and Revision : Engage in editing and revision to refine their work, improve its quality, and ensure it aligns with their vision.

  7. Collaboration : Collaborate with others, such as writers working with illustrators, musicians working with producers, or designers working with clients and teams.

  8. Exhibition and Performance : Showcase their work in exhibitions, galleries, or live performances. This involves preparing and presenting their creations to the public.

  9. Teaching and Mentoring : Teach and run sessions on a weekly basis as part of the CORE and CONNECT programme.

  10. Client Interactions : Collaborate with clients to understand their vision and requirements for commissioned projects.

  11. Adaptation and Innovation : Innovate to stay relevant and push the boundaries of their field.

  12. Continuous Learning : Committed to lifelong learning, staying up-to-date with developments in their field and honing their skills.

  13. Expression and Communication : Use their work as a means of expression and communication, conveying ideas, emotions, and messages to their audience.

Administrator

  1. Update and maintain all contact information for all users at Silhouette.

  2. Make sure all registers are up to date and that we have a clear indication of who is attending.

  3. Send out the fortnightly Mailchimp Newsletter updating everyone on news and events.

  4. Update and maintain the Silhouette Calendar for all practitioners and parents.

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  1. Respond to emails sent to the admin account.

  2. Take control of social media and comms.

  3. Update and maintain the Silhouette Website.

  4. Take notes at all meetings and keep a record of the work we are doing.

  5. Update finance document for Silhouette session payment.

  6. Take any cash payments and bank these.

  7. Keep a regular update of money that is going in and money that is being paid out.

  8. Meet with the CEO on a regular basis.

Volunteers

  1. Supporting the Mission : Volunteers contribute to the mission and goals of the charity. They align their efforts with the charities objectives and work towards achieving them.

  2. Providing Services : Provide a wide range of services depending on the needs of the charity. These can be wide and varied depending on need.

  3. Giving Time and Energy : Volunteers offer their time, energy, and expertise to assist with tasks, projects, or programs.

  4. Fulfilling Specific Roles : Some volunteers take on specific roles within the charity. For example, they might serve as board members, event coordinators, volunteer coordinators, or team leaders, depending on their skills and experience.

  5. Raising Awareness : Volunteers help raise awareness about important issues or causes. They may participate in advocacy efforts, public awareness campaigns, or outreach programs.

  6. Supporting Fundraising : Assist with fundraising activities, such as organizing events, reaching out to donors, or helping with a variety of opportunities that we provide.

  7. Building Relationships : Build meaningful relationships with the people they serve and the communities they are involved in.

  8. Learning and Development : Provide an opportunity for personal and professional growth. Acquire new skills, gain valuable experience, and develop a deeper understanding of social issues and community needs.

  9. Flexibility : Have flexible roles and schedules that allow them to contribute in a way that suits their availability and interests.

  10. Promoting Social Change : Play a role in driving positive social change by addressing issues such as poverty, inequality, environmental sustainability, education, healthcare access, and more.

  11. Enhancing Well-Being : Have a sense of fulfillment and well-being from their volunteer work. The act of giving back and making a difference in the lives of others can be personally rewarding.

  12. Being a Role Model : Serve as role models within their communities, inspiring others to get involved and make a positive impact.

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How do you support your communities.

  1. Youth Empowerment: Focus on empowering young individuals within the community by providing them with opportunities to learn and grow through engaging with the performing arts. We offer workshops, classes, and mentorship programs that help build self-confidence, communication skills, and teamwork.

  2. Inclusive Programming: Ensure that our work is inclusive and accessible to all members of the community, regardless of their background, abilities, or financial status. We offer accessible and affordable opportunities and we make sure that finance is never a barrier to enage with the work that we do.

  3. Community Outreach: Engage in community outreach by working with Weston Favell Shopping Centre, Emmanuel Church, the Life centre, Northampton Library service and Growing Together, Northampton Carers to support young people and families by providing sessions and space.

  4. Collaborate with Local Schools: We work with 42 schools within three different communities. We support these schools in running creative projects that meet the needs of their young people. We then signpost these young people to Silhouette and support them even further. This helps to provide our young people with a positive experience in a safe space where they feel they can be themselves. This has a huge impact on their wellbeing and mental health.

  5. Cultural Exchange: We Organize events that promote cultural exchange and understanding. We collaborate with local artists or cultural organizations to create diverse and inclusive productions that celebrate the community's multiculturalism.

  6. Mental Health Support: Recognize the mental health challenges that many young people face. Offer workshops or support groups that use the performing arts as a therapeutic tool for selfexpression and stress relief.

  7. Volunteer Opportunities: Create opportunities for community members, including parents and adults, to get involved as volunteers or mentors. Their support can be invaluable in running Silhouette and developing strong citizens.

  8. Community-Based Productions: Produce shows that reflect the stories, issues, and history of your community. This can help the community connect with others and see themselves represented on stage.

  9. Fundraising and Sponsorship: Collaborate with local businesses and organizations for fundraising events or sponsorships. The funds generated can be used to keep sessions affordable, offer leadership opprtuntities, improve facilities and further the reach of our work.

  10. Environmental Responsibility: Implement sustainable practices in your space, such as reducing waste, conserving energy, and promoting eco-friendly initiatives. This demonstrates your commitment to the environment and sets a positive example for the community.

  11. Feedback and Adaptation: Continuously seek feedback from community members to understand their needs and preferences. Use this information to adapt our programs and productions to better serve the community.

  12. Online Presence: Maintain an active online presence through social media and a website. This allows us to reach a wider audience and keep the community informed about upcoming events and opportunities.

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  1. Collaborate with Other Organizations: Partner with other local nonprofits, schools, and arts organizations to amplify your impact. Our Joint projects and initiatives can be more effective in addressing community needs.

How do you enable more people to fulfil their potential by working to address issues at the earliest possible stage?

 We start working with our young people from the age of 5 which is the foundation stage and early years. The reason we do this is we know that early intervention and support is key.

 We take away as many barriers to engagement as possible. We are easily accessible for the community. We do not charge a lot for our sessions and those that cannot pay are given sessions for free. We accept everyone into Silhouette. We provide all resources for free and this includes online provision and access. We provide a wide range of sessions so that young people can select what they would like to be involved in.

 Once we have removed these barriers, we begin to develop self – esteem, aspirations, wellbeing, mental health, confidence and the creation of positive relationships. We use the performing arts as a vehicle to do this work.

 We then introduce our young people and families to positive role models, and we do this by getting professionals, leaders, community speakers and practitioners in to work with them.

 We give them a voice piece through the work they create, and we allow them to have their voices heard. We then give them a platform for the community to hear these views and opinions.

 If at any point a young person or family needs help, then we get them in and we see what we can provide for them. If we cannot support them in house, then we sign post them to the quality professionals that are in our community.

 If they decide they would like to pursue a particular career, then we support them by providing the skills and knowledge they need to succeed, and this is when we call on our partners to provide that help.

 We work with highly skilled practitioners who have a long history of working with young people and families in difficult situations and we have had many successes with young people and families that have been marginalised in the past.

How does your programme fit in to the area (disadvantaged young people).

Silhouette Youth works in two wards within Northampton Town, Brookside ward and the Castle ward. Both are in the lowest 10% in the deprivation indices within the UK. Both wards are in the lowest 10% of income deprivation affecting children and both areas have continued to get significantly worse over the last 5 years. Both are also in the lowest 10% for crime, education and skills, employment deprivation and income deprivation. Young people have limited access to opportunities and experiences due to the range of factors mentioned above. Both areas are also culturally deprived and there is limited to no access to high quality performing arts provision. The young people in the area feel marginalised and they feel like they do not have a voice or a safe space to be themselves. Silhouette has the charitable aims of providing accessible and affordable opportunities for all and we seek to redirect the light to the young people and families that need it the most. That is why we provide 13 sessions a week that are open to our young people. The sessions are based in accessible

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areas in both wards that our young people can walk to or access by bus. Both areas are in safe locations that are in the centre of the communities we serve. We employ high level professionals that have a lot of experience of working with young people in areas of derivation and they provide positive role models and mentoring for our young people. We allow them to engage in positive experiences with other young people and a chance to build friendships and relationships that will support them in making the right decisions. Through the performing arts we give them a voice and chance to own the work that we do. They write their own plays, create their own albums, direct, write scripts and perform to the community. Every year when we survey our young people and parents, they mention that without Silhouette they would not know what to do and that their young people’s wellbeing and emotional strength is improved by attending on a weekly basis. This was so important to us that we ran sessions for 12 months, free, online during the pandemic!

How are your leaders involved in the organisation?

Silhouette Youth is run by 15 young leaders who work closely with the trustees to run our charity. They are involved in all decisions, from the sessions that we run to the productions we take part in. They work closely with all our partners from the RSC to the Royal and Derngate and they have an active role on other boards. Three of our young people are also on the Youth Advisory Board of the Royal Shakespeare Company and they liaise with the young people at Silhouette to make sure that we focus on the communities that need it the most. The young leaders have leadership training and work together on projects throughout the year. They review, reflect and improve on the work we do and their voices are at the centre of all decisions that we make. They get training on how to run sessions at Silhouette and also complete training on how to run productions from front of house, to lighting to marketing and design. They look at the feedback that we receive on a regular basis, and they decide if we need to change based on that feedback. The 14 young leaders have a year in the post and they can reapply or support in the next cohort of leaders.

How do you know your work is effective?

Monitoring, evaluating, reviewing, reflecting, and changing is what Silhouette has done since it began in September 2018. We work with our young people on a weekly basis to look at how we are doing and every session has a reflection part to it, which means that feedback is constant. When we finish any large project we always have a recorded review and reflection session and we look at changes that need to be put in place next time to become better at what we do. Every fortnight practitioners meet to assess the work we are doing and if any improvements need to be made. All this regular monitoring is then fed back to the Trustees at every meeting and next steps are plotted. We have an annual survey that is sent out to every young person and every parent, and they give us regular supportive challenge. We also have one to one sessions throughout the year with young people and parents and we have case studies of young people that have been through Silhouette. We ask for constant review and evaluation of all the schools and trusts we work with and this supports us in improving further. Our recent survey (June 2022) showed the following:

98% of parents and young people grade the quality of our sessions as excellent. 96% of parents and young people said that the work that was created was good to excellent.

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We regularly get comments like the following: Young person: Silhouette has allowed me to have a safe environment where I feel like I fit in and belong, I have lots if Friends and I love it. Silhouette has also really helped with my mental health and the teachers are so supportive and caring.

Parent: Silhouette has enabled my daughter to be herself and be proud and confident about who she is. She adores coming to classes and feels valued and respected. Silhouette is literally her life, she gives it her all.

How do you involve people and communities from the start.

1. Identify the Community:

2. Establish Communication Channels:

3. Build Trust and Rapport:

4. Clearly Define our Purpose:

5. Use Surveys and Questionnaires:

6. Conduct Interviews:

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7. Host Focus Groups:

8. Attend Community Meetings or Events:

9. Analyze the Data:

10. Provide Feedback and Share Results:

11. Implement Changes:

12. Maintain Ongoing Engagement:

13. Respect Privacy and Consent:

Why is community so important?

I have been a Headteacher in both communities that we serve, and I can honestly say they are some of the most derived communities I have worked in. There is limited access to opportunities, lack of funds, limited resources, and limited positive experiences. Young people begin to enter the criminal justice system at an early age and knife crime is becoming more prevalent. We must make a difference; we have to change lives by giving our young people a different route through their lives and role models that can support them. We must provide positive experiences, relationships and a safe space. We must give parents an accessible and affordable option to help their young people. The only way we can transform this community is by working together to provide these opportunities. We have decided to use the performing arts to do so and the impact has been exceptional. The best way of assessing this impact is by talking to our parents, young people and the organisations in our community and they will tell you about the impact of Silhouette Youth on our community. There is still so much more to do and so many more people to reach and to do this we need funding, support and resources because this community do not have these in abundance.

What have we delivered over the year?

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Summer 2022 (June to September 2022)

What did we do? What was the outcome/ impact?
Our young people wrote, directed,
and performed in their own work,
which was called POV.		 The voice of young people was shared with the community.
5 new writers, 8 new directors, 24 actors – all from our
community.
150people from our communitycame to watch.
Our leadership team supported the
Northampton Festval and performed
on one of the nights.		 Leadership skills development and pathways into future
employment. Developing work based skills and abilites.
Being involved in a Northampton Festval with over 700
young people and an audience of over 1500.
Organisaton of the Nene Educaton
Trust performance of Wind in the
Willows at Stanwick Lakes.		 150 young people, 25 teachers and an audience of over
1500 people at Stanwick Lakes telling a story about how we
should be far more environmentallyfriendly.
Performed in the community to raise
money for the local foodbank that
supports our families.		 Using the performing arts to raise funds for our community
and raise the profle of the great work that the foodbank
does for our families.
Supported schools in creatng their
year 6 leavers performances.		 Supported teachers and young people to celebrate their
end of Primary and to say thank you to the schools that
have supported them
End of year celebraton for our young
people, families and the community.		 128 young people performing to parents and the
community. Over 250 people having a positve end to the
academicyear.
Holiday provision for young people
and families that needed it the most.		 We provided 16 days of holiday sessions for families of
Silhouete and to make sure that young people had a
positve experience at a difcult tme for families. All
sessions were free and lunch wasprovided.
Leadership team meetngs to set the
following academic year.		 Young people decided sessions, productons and who would
be doing what. This gives them a defnite voice in the work
we do and puts them at the centre of every decision that is
made.

Autumn 2022 (September 2022 to January 2023)

What did we do? What was the outcome/ impact?
37 Plays started in Northampton. An
incredible opportunity for young
people to write their own plays to
submit to the RSC. We worked in 10		 Over 350 young people wrote their frst ever play. 9 of
these plays made the fnal 71 plays and 5 of these are now
being performed professionally. More than any other
communityin the country! Young people engagingin

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schools and ran sessions in our studio
and online.		 writng and having their voices heard.
RSC frst encounters producton of
Twelfh Night performed in our
community over 2 days by
professionals		 800 people saw the producton. Local school were invited in
for free. The community was invited in. The producton
happened in the shopping centre. For many this was the
frst tme they had seen a play! Resulted in our Shakespeare
groupwantngto do The Tempest.
Contnue our two-outreach session
sin local Primary schools working with
young people who do not have the
money or ability to access positve
opportunites.		 Working with 60 young people every week highlighted by
the school as needing extra help and support with mental
health, wellbeing and emotonal support.
Training for teachers to support their
delivery in schools. Running
demonstraton lessons to show the
impact of the performing arts and
how we can reach young people if we
do things a bit diferently.		 Over 100 teachers trained and over 500 young people
involved in demo sessions. Using the performing arts to get
young people to become more confdent and to fnd
diferent ways of engaging young people who have
difcultes.
We had over 200 young people sign
up for weekly Silhouete sessions in
dance, music, drama, musical theatre,
Songwritng,and music.		 This is the most that we have ever had sign up and we
contnue our ethos of providing accessible and afordable
opportunites for all. We contnue to fnancially support
manyof these families.
Organisaton of writng days at the
University of Northampton where our
young people spent tme with
Universitystudents.		 Developing pathways for our young people to access
further educaton. Getng our young people in to our local
university to engage with their community.
Working with 5 schools as part of the
Preston Hedges Academy Trust. They
worked on a combined project on the
Tempest.		 1560 young people engaging in the performing arts and
developing their love of text. 150 teachers being involved in
the process. Development of access and excellence.
Leadership team were involved in a
session with the Royal and Derngate
on trying to bridge the gap between
secondary school and access to the
arts.		 Young people coming together to solve common problems
and coming up with solutons. This has developed in to the
creaton of provision for young people from 18 to 25.
Provided opportunites for the young
people to go and see theatre locally
and to go to London to see My
Neighbour Totoro.		 In the term 56 young people got to have their frst
opportunity of seeing theatre where fnance was covered
and transport was provided. This allowed them to engage
with apositve experience without anyrestrictons.
Next Generaton Backstage run by the
RSC for young people who would like
to develop their skills in the backstage
arts.		 6 young people worked with industry professionals.
Apprentceships were discussed and they ran a whole
producton for the public. Developing the skills needed for
future employment.

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Applicatons for performing arts
colleges and universites.		 This is the frst year that we have had so many young
people looking at applying to universites and colleges. We
supported in the applicatons and the preparaton for the
auditons. Shows the impact we are havingon aspiratons.

Spring 2023 (January 2023 to June 2023)

What did we do? What was the outcome/ impact?
Started working with the 13 schools
that make up the Northampton
Academy Trust on their Romeo and
Juliet project. Resulted in two flms
being created that were shared with
every young person and family
withingEVERY school.		 Engaged with 13 local schools, 360 young people, 50
teachers and a fnal audience of over 10 000! Young people
engaging with text and then using online performance to
make it accessible to anyone that would like to watch!
Started working with three secondary
schools to support them in creatng
Shakespeare ambassadors. We
provided training, we took them to
Stratord to see a producton and they
started working on a combined
performance of the Tempest.		 30 young leaders – 80% of them who had never been into a
theatre or been part of a leadership group. Positve
relatonships created. Young people’s voice at the centre of
the work. Further aspiratons and developing confdence.
Supportng a local Secondary school
on their frst Musical theatre
producton which had incredible
results.		 Many of these young people now atend Silhouete. The
local school has created a strong relatonship with
Silhouete to work with their young people on a regular
basis.
The Tempest producton at the Royal
for the young people from Preston
Hedges Trust.		 150 young people performing Infront of 500 parents. All
coming together for the day and making positve
relatonships. Incredible project that highlighted some
incredibly amazing young people. Working with all of them
again nextyear!
Producton work:
Drama group – Stephen King - The
Body.
Dance and singing groups – two
showcase events.
Musical theatre performances.
Drama group – Pixar performances.
Second album released.		 Where do we even start on the impact of this work. EVERY
young person at Silhouete has had the opportunity to
perform in front of their community. EVERY young person
has worked on a producton and been given the
opportunity to shine. EVERY producton has had a ‘pay what
you can’ strategy on the door. It has been accessible and
afordable for all and the survey results show the impact of
this work.
Working on the Nene Educaton Trust
producton of Midsummer Nights
Dream at Stanwick Lakes.		 8 schools – 160 young people – an audience of over 1000.
Young people from Silhouete running the event.
Developing skills and knowledge that can be transferred to
future employment.

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Performing at the Carnival and the
Northampton Festval.		 Getng in to the community and being positve role models.
Engaging with the cultures in Northampton and supportng
our communites.
Speaking and organising the Young
People conference at the RSC.		 Young peoples voice being heard. Representng our
community. Challengingcurrentpractce.
Working with Northampton Film
festval. Creatng work and giving
feedback to others.		 Young people creatng their own work. Creatng
connectons and pathways to future employment.
Working with the RSC to look at the
drama curriculum in Secondary
school.		 Leading change in their community. Making their voices
heard. Having a say in their future.

What has been our reach over the year – September 2022 to June 2023

Project Young people Educators Community
Silhouete sessions 260 young people a
week with many of
them doing more than
one session. Equates to
365.		 5 practtoners
15 young leaders		 Calculatng the families
of young people as
approximately 2 – 520
on a weekly basis as an
average.
37 Plays 350young people. 20 teachers 350
Preston Hedges
Tempestproject.		 1560 young people 150 teachers 520 in the audience.
Trainingevents 15youngleaders 110 teachers
Productons 260 – many more than
once.		 15 young leaders 5000 estmate with
Carnival and the
Festval.
NPAT Romeo and Juliet 360 young people 50 teachers Online audience of
over 10000.
Nene Educaton Dream
2023		 160 young people 16 teachers 1000 atended the
producton.
Secondary school
support.		 75 8 360
First Encounters 180 15youngleaders 425
We don’t currently know the reach of the albums we have created this year or the original music
that has been used so this has not be calculated above.

Who have we worked with over the year?

Who? In what capacity?
The Royal Shakespeare
Company		 We are an associate regional theatre partner and have worked on
37 plays, next gen act, next gen direct, next gen backstage,
trainingevents,frst encounters, youngleaders conventon and

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the listgoes on.
Weston Favell ShoppingCentre They provide us with space and support us in everythingwe do.
Emmanuel Church at Weston
Favell ShoppingCentre.		 They provide us with space and support us in everything we do.
Theyalso operate the food bank that we support.
Preston Hedges Trust. We work with all their schools on their creatveprojects.
Northampton primary academy
trust.		 We work with all their schools on their creatve projects.
Nene Educaton Trust We work with all their schools on their creatveprojects.
Kingsthorpe Secondary, Manor
and Northampton Academy		 We have worked on the associate schools programme this year.
Hawthorne Primary, Straton
Secondary, Lime Academy,
Brook Weston, Oakley Vale and
John Hellins.		 We have provided sessions in their school and staf training.
Weston Favell primary and
RectoryFarmprimary.		 Weekly sessions for highlighted young people.
Royal and Derngate Jointprojects usingtheperformingArts.
The Life Centre We have just opened Silhouete provision in the centre of
Northampton.
University of Northampton Development of writers along with ‘writng doesn’t have to be
lonely’.
Northampton College. Some of our young people atend the college and we are hoping
to do somejoint work on Shakespeare.

What has the response been from the young people and the families we serve?

Silhouette Survey results 2023

Who filled in the form?

Of the people that filled the form in how many of them / their young people attend the following:

Rating the quality of the session – 5 stars being high.

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Which productions have they seen over the year?

How would you rate the quality of the productions this year? 5 stars being high.

What has Silhouette done for you?

In your own words – what has Silhouette done for you / your young person?

In your own words - what has Silhouette done for you / your young person? A great outlet for her to do what she loves. It makes us happy! Given her a place to develop, learn and grow personally and professionally in the arts she loves. Grow her confidence and enjoy being herself Brought on my daughters confidence in performing and socialising Grow her confidence and enjoy being herself Silhouette has increased my daughters confidence in the performing arts and in her everyday life. She is so much happier to communicate with others and gave a go at new things.

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Provided me with a space I can pursue my ambitions and goals for the future My son has grown so much since coming here the best decision we ever made Silhouette has given Rebecca a wonderful opportunity to act in a setting that suits her personality. The focus is on the child rather than profit margins which means that we can whole heartedly trust the feedback that we receive from the Leaders. Rebecca thoroughly enjoys her time at Silhouette and has she had made friends outside of her school setting. Taken a very shy little girl and helped her become confident enough in herself to challenge those around her, ideals and thought processes. It has allowed me to enjoy the performing arts like when I was in primary productions Improved confidence, made friendships, developed performance skills Lat year my 6 year old heard the London cast recording of Matilda and told me she wanted to play Matilda on stage. She practiced at home and learnt the whole thing from YouTube. I looked for a group ans the prices were out of our reach. She was gutted. I stumbled across silhouette on Facebook and went to an open day. I now have a 7 year old practicing to perform songs from Matilda, for real. This place has changed her life Gave him confidence which he struggles with. A Confident , place to grow, and learn or develop new skills. Gives entertainment and discipline Shelter for my child Given her confidence, developed her leadership skills as well as performing arts skills. She simply calls silhouette her “Happy place”!! Built my children’s confidence I believe Silhouette makes young people more rounded, confident and resilient. The strongest friendship group my children have are with other silhouette young people. It’s been great seeing her enthusiasm for dance and music Ensured she has gained huge confidence to be herself and be part of the Silhouette family. It has helped build confidence and self esteem. Has enabled them to believe in themselves. Given so much more confidence and a passion for musicals! Liegh and his team have been amazing. They have helped my granddaughter be more confident and its her happy place. Made her love musical theatre Give a space where they can feel themselves Helped her build her self esteem, confidence, nurtured her ability of what she likes to do and become! Given her a massive boost . Staff and students are so caring and want the best for the students as a parent you can see that. Given her an outlet for her passion of performing and she has made some really close friends. Silhouette has been an amazing support to my daughter especially this year as she has had alot of struggles at school but silhouette has supported her in huge ways we are truly greatful. Silhouette has given our son the opportunity to find something that he really love and enjoy. Not all children can play/want to play sports and it's shown him that there are other things to do that are amazing & fun. Has given them a place they feel they belong and thrive Become more confident as an actor and all round performer. Build on confidence Improved their confidence and made theatre trips affordable for everyone. Silhouette has given both my daughter more confidence and a love of performing arts. Silhouette is a safe space where my daughters are welcomed, can be themselves, and they love going!

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silhouette has brought out my confidence Silhouette has provided me with so many opportunities in regards to the arts and creating my social circle. I have never felt so supported with my passions Silhouette has done literally everything for me . I can’t even explain it but I think silhouette was the one thing I needed in my life and ever since I joined it has just changed my life It has helped me feel more confident with performing and has helped me make more friends. I enjoy myself a lot and it makes me feel really happy being there. Made me confident in my ability to perform and move forward with a career in performing arts For me Silhouette has changed my life. It has boosted my confidence, made me push myself, helped me get to know people from different backgrounds and is my second home. Made me feel more comfortable with life SYT has given me a second home - I have made so many friends over the years, boosted my confidence and has aided me with my education, English to be specific Silyt has opened up a safe space for me to forget any stress that has been put upon Silhouette has made me feel more comfortable with kids my age and has helped me grow and develop my acting skills. Help me learn new skills in the performing art’s Silhouette has helped me build my professionalism especially upon deciding I would love to take part in the performing arts in my full time working life. Silhouette has also got me through some dark times in life and the community that is built in silhouette is the reason I get up every day feeling positive and fulfilled silhouette gave me a positive space to walk into every week no matter what was going on at home/school, it was like a breath of fresh air Silhouette has been a place for me to go and to truly enjoy myself at, a place where I can be myself and spend time with my friends whilst working towards an outstanding production. Given my daughter the chance to do something she loves…she loves to perform Given her a real focus. Something she truly enjoys Silhouette has made my daughter more and more confident. She has become more confident in acting over the years and her singing is just beautiful. My daughter has also co directed some of the plays that have been performed. She is now following her dreams by heading off to University to start a degree in Musical Theatre. This would not be happening if she didn’t have this. The support she has been given by the fantastic team has been outstanding. Her mental health has been helped so much by having this wonderful “family” in her life. She has made some really great lifelong (hopefully) friends. Without Silhouette, we would not have been able to send her to anything similar, as there is nothing similar that can offer what she is currently given at this price. With the current financial crisis we would not be able to afford to send her to other performing arts groups as they are much more expensive. Silhouette gives my young person an outlet for his emotions, through performance. It is warm and welcoming and tools to improve skills that he can carry forward to a possible career in the Arts. It has also given him the chance to see and learn from professional actors.

What can Silhouette do to become even better?

What do you think Silhouette can do to become even better? It's great as it is, Nothing, it's great, Continue the great work. More of the same. Just keep going. You are doing everything you possibly can – over 50% of responses said this – thank you. Continue to grow and raise the bar for our children - they love it!

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Keep being amazing Get bigger and keep doing what they're doing on a bigger scale! Getting a stage of their own Think more creatively about income streams whilst maintains the ethos of the group. Keep doing everything they already do. A dedicated theatre space would allow a wider programme and more diversity but otherwise, they are all exceptional. In drama. We could do some more light hearted productions. Or we could do something that includes everyone for different aspects of Silhouette. Own theatre would be great! It needs more funding and space to enable it to grow. Silhouette really does transform lives Try new things eg new musicals To do more advertising that more people can attend. Communication but it looks like this is improving Recruit more instructors I think it’s pretty awesome already, but better communication about ad-hoc sessions would be appreciated. Communication with parents of what is coming up when- although this was addressed with todays parent session. Make itself known, promoting itself wider I think they need more funding to help them broaden their teaching and to give them a space of their own. Fair, transparent, audition process. Avoid telling children they are always being judged for roles, from the minute ‘they walk through the door’ - very high pressure! And avoid telling them if they miss just one session they won’t get a part. Missing the odd class is unavoidable on occasion, and usually not the fault of a young person. Keep communicating and maybe let the students know what they need to work on . Or have personal parents and students evening . Better communication, but that should be addressed this year. Ask for help more. Some parents are ready to help even if it's setting/packing up the performance area if it means everyone gets away an hour earlier. More powerful people need to hear about it Outreach to more culturally diverse young people. The only small thing that was an issue with my daughter was not having the words printed out for singing… she couldn’t use her phone like the other people. If we could print at home we could have ourselves. It’s only a tiny thing. Make the decision more quickly on what performance will be chosen, so that no time is wasted and rehearsals can be started immediately. Communication with parents needs to be clearer but I believe this is changing. provide mental health support Help with auditions and give us extra support when looking for universities and seeking the arts in educational settings Maybe just spread the company a bit more Maybe offer a course for people who prefer to work backstage. For example, lighting or sound. Maybe become more skill based help people improve in what their slightly lacking I personally believe to improve silhouette we would ideally have a space/ theatre of our own to perform in. I feel that opening up more opportunities to the young people of silyt would extremely help. Such as more

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opportunities to see productions put on around us.

I think that maybe looking into mental health would be quite useful. Maybe even a session where you get a councillor or someone in to talk to us as a group and teach us some coping mechanisms and/or how to help a friend in need and just a general "how are you doing" type session. Focus on teaching about the industry I believe silhouette can explore a lot more in the social media side of the industry and actively advertising what we do as I believe that would take silhouette in the right, next step Silhouette can work on getting props and costume earlier (although this year is much better than previous years) and be stricter on people who do not put in the work. I think what they do now is fantastic , the meeting fully explained everything and what’s happening going forward A little bit more notice of performances! We’re a separated family so sometimes one of us parents get relatively late notification.

It would be incredible if Silhouette had its own theatre. I think the presentation covered any matters. I really appreciate the Parents WhatsApp group!

Is there anything you want to add?

Is there anything you want to add? Keep up the good work. Nothing – 29 people. Thank you! Xx Great team The staff here here are amazing couldn't wish for better Thank you for enriching our children’s lives in such a positive manner! Thank you for helping my son grow Thank you for everything and your hard work you do for young people is amazing. Thank you thank you and thank you for all you do. Happy 5 years, wishing you many more Keep up the good work! As a parent I’m in awe of what you do and the positive influence you have on our children. Doing an excellent job for the young people A huge thank you for all that you do for our young people. Thank you for all you do for our young people I hope they can continue to do the amazing work they do with these kids. I would like to say what a fantastic job the whole team do ! Thank you verrrry much . The core team's dedication is amazing, their passion and enthusiasm is so contagious that all the young people love them. Thank you for giving our son such amazing opportunities. He really comes alive when he performs. A massive thank you for all you do! My daughter is very shy and it has really brought out her confidence. She still has a way to go but her first few terms have really made a difference Please make parents more aware when they sign their child up for a session that as the performance comes closer, there will be a lot more rehearsals including extra nights and weekends, so their commitment is not

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just for one evening a week. SYT is also an amazing environment for your mental health- no matter what is going on in our lives, once we arrive to rehearsals, all our stresses disappear and we can focus on our art No thank you I will forever recommend silhouette to family and friends because it’s just like a big family that are there to support each other Nothing in particular Keep up the good work Keep doing what you’re doing. Thanks for what you do! Thank you to the dedicated team for making my daughters time at Silhouette so special. It is quite emotional to see her leave- although I know she will return to support her friends in her Silhouette family whenever she returns home! Just to offer thanks to all at Silhouette for the extremely high-quality sessions you offer and the encouragement and support you give to the young people who attend. We feel very lucky to be part of the Silhouette family.

Thank you for all your comments and for your honesty and support. I have taken the time to address some of the concerns below and to provide a bit more information for everyone.

Thank you!  Thank you for your lovely comments and for taking the time to fill in the survey. It really does make a difference !  Thank you for attending the parent session and for talking about the fact that some of the changes will make things far better . We have made these changes based on your feedback so thank you!  Thank you for offering to help out more at Silhouette and for the chance to provide your skills and support – we will definitely take you up on this !  Thank you for bringing your young people every week, for helping them with their scripts and being so positive about the productions you have seen .  Thank you for your supportive challenge and for being honest with us. If you ever need to speak to me personally – then please just email me on admin@silyt.com Attendance at Silhouette  We expect our young people to attend on a weekly basis , but we understand that there are times when this is impossible.  All we ask is that you let us know in advance as it has a huge impact on the sessions, especially when we work on productions. The same effect it would have if a young person didn’t turn up for squad training in sport.  The odd day here and there is acceptable but consistent absence makes it very difficult for other young people to work on the production and they have often said it is the thing that irritates them the most.  We know there are other performing arts groups out there that are dip in and out when you can, we are not one of those groups .  We have had young people walk out of productions, sometimes not even letting us know, and this has had a massive impact on other young people in the group .

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Selection, auditions, and casting.

 We do not run auditions at Silhouette as we feel that asking someone to do an audition does not show off their full potential and puts them in a state of stress and panic.

 We tend to workshop a production over 4 to 5 weeks and in those weeks every young person plays every part .

 We watch the young people working and then we cast the play based on what we have seen .  Obviously, people are going to be upset if they don’t feel they have got a ‘main part’. Obviously, they are going to think it is unfair, but I can assure you the process is as fair as possible .  If you feel this is not the case, then please come and have a chat and I can explain further.  ALSO – there literally is no such thing as a ‘small part’ at Silhouette as we work as an ensemble on most things.  We also multiple casts , sometimes up to 6 casts, so that EVERYONE gets a chance . I do not know of any other youth theatre that goes to this extent to give everyone a fair part. If you know of one – please come and share this with me.

What challenges and opportunities do you see ahead?

The challenges will always be financial in the work we do and the service we provide. Because we support young people and families in accessing Silhouette Youth, this means we need to secure funding to do so. We have attracted a whole new group of amazing young people and we need to maintain the high standard while growing further. We need to continue to support and train our practitioners, so they remain up to date with an increasing changing social climate. We also need to continue to create clear pathways for our young people into the next stage of their development, wherever that may be. The challenge will always be to have the safe space to create and accommodation, and the cost of this accommodation, will always be a focus. We what to continue to grow the work we are doing in the centre of town, in another area of high deprivation. This has just started, and we want to make sure that it grows and maintains the standards, the ethos and the moral compass that we follow. Our development of our young leaders will always be a priority as will the creation of work that puts their voice at the forefront. We need to continue to forge strong relationships with our community and other providers that support and compliment the work we do.

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1181276
01-Dec-2022
To
30-Nov-2023
SILHOUETTE YOUTH
Annual accounts for the period		 1181276
01-Dec-2022
To
30-Nov-2023
SILHOUETTE YOUTH
Annual accounts for the period
Section A s
Statement of financial activities
Recommended categories by
activity
Guidance Note
Incoming resources (Note 3)
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
S01
Charitable activities
S02
Other trading activities
S03
Investments
S04
Separate material item of income
S05
Other
S06
S07
Resources expended (Note 6)
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
S08
Charitable activities
S09
Separate material item of expense
S10
Other
S11
S12
S13
Net gains/(losses) on investments
S14
S15
Extraordinary items
S16
S17
S18
Other gains/(losses)
S19
S20
Reconciliation of funds:
S21
S22
Total
Net movement in funds
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
Total
Net income/(expenditure) before investment
gains/(losses)
Net income/(expenditure)
Transfers between funds
Other recognised gains/(losses):
Gains and losses on revaluation of fixed assets for the charity’s own use		 Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
income
funds
Endowment
funds
Total funds
Prior year
funds
£
£
£
£
£
F01
F02
F03
F04
F05
153,982
-
-
153,982
155,518
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
153,982
-
-
153,982
155,518
31,046
-
-
31,046
70,963
147,757
-
-
147,757
147,855
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
178,803
-
-
178,803
218,818
24,821
-
-
-
24,821
-
63,300
-
-
-
-
-
-
24,821
-
-
-
24,821
-
63,300
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
24,821
-
-
-
24,821
-
63,300
-
78,676
-
-
78,676
141,976
53,855
-
-
53,855
78,676

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Section B Balance sheet

Fixed assets
Intangible assets (Note 15)
Tangible assets (Note 14)
Heritage assets (Note 16)
Investments (Note 17)
Total fixed assets
Current assets
Stocks (Note 18)
Debtors (Note 19)
Investments (Note 17.4)
Cash at bank and in hand (Note 24)
Total current assets
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year (Note 20)
Net current assets/(liabilities)
Total assets less current liabilities
Creditors: amounts falling due after
one year (Note 20)
Provisions for liabilities
Total net assets or liabilities
Funds of the Charity
Endowment funds (Note 27)
Restricted income funds (Note 27)
Unrestricted funds
Revaluation reserve
Total funds
Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all
the trustees		 Guidance Notes
B01
B02
B03
B04
B05
B06
B07
B08
B09
B10

B11
B12
B13
B14
B15
B16
B17
B18
B19
B20
B21
 Unrestricted
funds
£
F01
-
-
-
-
Restricted
income
funds
£
F02
-
-
-
-		 Endowment
funds
Total this
year
£
£
F03
F04
-
-
-
-
-
-
- -		 Total last
year
£
F05
-
-
-
-
- - -
-		 -
-
-
-
54,851		 -
-
-
-		 -
-
- -
-
-
-
54,851
-
-
-
79,630
54,851 - -
54,851		 79,630
954
996 - - 996
53,855 - -
53,855		 78,676
53,855 - -
53,855		 78,676
-
-
-
-		 -
-		 - -
-
-
53,855 - -
53,855		 78,676
-
53,855		 - -
-
- 53,855
-
-
-
78,676
53,855 - -
53,855		 78,676
Signature Mr A Covington
Print Name		 Date of
approval
dd/mm/yyyy

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Section C Notes to the accounts

Independent examination report

Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Silhouette Youth Theatre

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 30 November 2023 which are set out in these financial statements.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity’s trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).

I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 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.

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Sarah Buswell FCA Harris and Co Chartered Accountants 2 Pavilion Court 600 Pavilion Drive Northampton NN4 7SL

Date:

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Section C Notes to the accounts

Note 1 Basis of preparation

This section should be completed by all charities .

1.1 Basis of accounting

These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with:

• and with
• and with

the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities
preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable
in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014
the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of
Ireland (FRS 102)

The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.*

1.2 Going concern

If there are material uncertainties related to events or conditions that cast significant doubt on the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, please provide the following details or state "Not applicable", if appropriate:

Where accounts are not prepared on a going
concern basis, please disclose this fact
together with the basis on which the trustees
prepared the accounts and the reason why the
charity is not regarded as a going concern.
Disclosure of any uncertainties that make the
going concern assumption doubtful;
An explanation as to those factors that support
the conclusion that the charity is a going
concern;		 None
We work on a three year funding cycle and this means that
funding comes in at certain times over this three years. We
were funded just before COVID hit and this means that only
when we got back in to the studio did we begin to spend the
funding. We have just finished the three year funding cycle
and are embarking on the next one. That means that there will
be times when funding comes in early and it is only spent the
following year.
Accounts are prepared on a going concern basis as the
Charity have received new funding in the year to 30 November
2024.

1.3 Change of accounting policy

The accounts present a true and fair view and the accounting policies adopted are those outlined in note { }.

Yes * -Tick as appropriate No

Please disclose:

(i) the nature of the change in accounting policy;

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(ii) the reasons why applying the new accounting policy provides more reliable and more relevant information; and

(iii) the amount of the adjustment for each line affected in the current period, each prior period presented and the aggregate amount of the adjustment relating to periods before those presented, 3.44 FRS 102 SORP.

1.4 Changes to accounting estimates

No changes to accounting estimates have occurred in the reporting period (3.46 FRS 102 SORP). Yes * -Tick as appropriate No

Please disclose:

(i) the nature of any changes; (ii) the effect of the change on income and expense or assets and liabilities for the current period; and (iii) where practicable, the effect of the change in one or more future periods.

1.5 Material prior year errors

No material prior year error have been identified in the reporting period (3.47 FRS 102 SORP).

Yes * -Tick as appropriate NoPlease disclose: (i) the nature of the prior period error;

(ii) for each prior period presented in the accounts, the amount of the correction for each account line item affected; and (iii) the amount of the correction at the beginning of the earliest prior period presented in the accounts.

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Section C Notes to the accounts (cont)

Note 2 Accounting policies

2.2 INCOME

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This standard list of accounting policies has been applied by the charity except for those ticked "No" or "N/a". Where a
different or additional policy has been adopted then this is detailed in the box below.
Recognition of income These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) when:
 the charity becomes entitled to the resources;
· it is more likely than not that the trustees will receive the resources; and Yes No N/a
 the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability. 
Offsetting There has been no offsetting of assets and liabilities, or income and expenses, unless required Yes No N/a
or permitted by the FRS 102 SORP or FRS 102.

Grants and donations Grants and donations are only included in the SoFA when the general income Yes No N/a
recognition criteria are met (5.10 to 5.12 FRS102 SORP). 
In the case of performance related grants, income must only be recognised to the extent Yes No N/a
that the charity has provided the specified goods or services as entitlement to the grant
only occurs when the performance related conditions are met (5.16 FRS 102 SORP). 
Legacies Legacies are included in the SOFA when receipt is probable, that is, when there has Yes No N/a
been grant of probate, the executors have established that there are sufficient assets in 
the estate and any conditions attached to the legacy are either within the control of the
charity or have been met.
Government grants The charity has received government grants in the reporting period Yes No N/a

Tax reclaims on Gift Aid receivable is included in income when there is a valid declaration from the Yes No N/a
donations and gifts donor. Any Gift Aid amount recovered on a donation is considered to be part of that gift
and is treated as an addition to the same fund as the initial donation unless the donor or 
the terms of the appeal have specified otherwise.
Contractual income and This is only included in the SoFA once the charity has provided the related goods or Yes No N/a
performance related services or met the performance related conditions. 
grants
Donated goods Donated goods are measured at fair value (the amount for which the asset could be Yes No N/a
exchanged) unless impractical to do so. 
The cost of any stock of goods donated for distribution to beneficiaries is deemed to be Yes No N/a
the fair value of those gifts at the time of their receipt and they are recognised on

receipt. In the reporting period in which the stocks are distributed, they are recognised
as an expense at the carrying amount of the stocks at distribution.
Donated goods for resale are measured at fair value on initial recognition, which is the Yes No N/a
expected proceeds from sale less the expected costs of sale, and recognised in 'Income
from other trading activities' with the corresponding stock recognised in the balance
sheet. On its sale the value of stock is charged against 'Income from other trading 
activities' and the proceeds from sale are also recognised as 'Income from other trading
activities'.
Goods donated for on-going use by the charity are recognised as tangible fixed assets Yes No N/a
and included in the SoFA as incoming resources when receivable. 
Gifts in kind for use by the charity are included in the SoFA as income from donations Yes No N/a
when receivable. 
Donated services and Donated services and facilities are included in the SOFA when received at the value of Yes No N/a
facilities the gift to the charity provided the value of the gift can be measured reliably. 
Donated services and facilities that are consumed immediately are recognised as Yes No N/a
income with an equivalent amount recognised as an expense under the appropriate 
heading in the SOFA.
Support costs The charity has incurred expenditure on support costs. Yes No N/a

Volunteer help The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts but is described Yes No N/a
in the trustees’ annual report. 
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2.4 ASSETS
Intangible fixed assets
Heritage assets
Support costs include central functions and have been allocated to activity cost
categories on a basis consistent with the use of resources, eg allocating property costs
by floor areas, or per capita, staff costs by the time spent and other costs by their
usage.
They are valued at cost.
Investments
Fixed asset investments in quoted shares, traded bonds and similar investments are
valued at initially at cost and subsequently at fair value (their market value) at the year
end. The same treatment is applied to unlisted investments unless fair value cannot be
measured reliably in which case it is measured at cost less impairment.
Grants with performance
conditions
Where the charity gives a grant with conditions for its payment being a specific level of
service or output to be provided, such grants are only recognised in the SoFA once the
recipient of the grant has provided the specified service or output.
Grants payable without
performance conditions
Where there are no conditions attaching to the grant that enables the donor charity to
realistically avoid the commitment, a liability for the full funding obligation must be
recognised.
The charity has intangible fixed assets, that is, non-monetary assets that do not have
physical substance but are identifiable and are controlled by the charity through custody
or legal rights. The amortisation rates and methods used are disclosed in note 9.5
They are valued at cost.
The charity has heritage assets, that is, non-monetary assets with historic, artistic,
scientific, technological, geophysical or environmental qualities that are held and
maintained principally for their contribution to knowledge and culture. The depreciation
rates and methods used as disclosed in note 9.6.1.4.
This includes any realised or unrealised gains or losses on the sale of investments and
any gain or loss resulting from revaluing investments to market value at the end of the
year.
Income from interest,
royalties and dividends
This is included in the accounts when receipt is probable and the amount receivable can
be measured reliably.
Income from membership
subscriptions
Membership subscriptions received in the nature of a gift are recognised in Donations
and Legacies.
Membership subscriptions which gives a member the right to buy services or other
benefits are recognised as income earned from the provision of goods and services as
income from charitable activities.
2.3 EXPENDITURE AND LIABILITIES
Liability recognition
Liabilities are recognised where it is more likely than not that there is a legal or
constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources and the amount of
the obligation can be measured with reasonable certainty.
Investment gains and
losses
The charity accounts for basic financial instruments on initial recognition as per
paragraph 11.7 FRS102 SORP. Subsequent measurement is as per paragraphs 11.17
to 11.19, FRS102 SORP.
Tangible fixed assets for
use by charity
The depreciation rates and methods used are disclosed in note 9.2.
Governance and support
costs
Support costs have been allocated between governance costs and other support.
Governance costs comprise all costs involving public accountability of the charity and its
compliance with regulation and good practice.
Settlement of insurance
claims
Insurance claims are only included in the SoFA when the general income recognition
criteria are met (5.10 to 5.12 FRS102 SORP) and are included as an item of other
income in the SoFA.
They are valued at cost.
These are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year, and cost at least
Redundancy cost
The charity made no redundancy payments during the reporting period.
Deferred income
No material item of deferred income has been included in the accounts.
Creditors
The charity has creditors which are measured at settlement amounts less any trade
discounts
Provisions for liabilities
A liability is measured on recognition at its historical cost and then subsequently
measured at the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation at the
reporting date
Basic financial
instruments
Yes
No
N/a

Yes
No
N/a

Yes
No
N/a

Yes
No
N/a

Yes
No
N/a

Yes
No
N/a

Yes
No
N/a

Yes
No
N/a

Yes
No
N/a

Yes
No
N/a

Yes
No
N/a

Yes
No
N/a

Yes
No
N/a

Yes
No
N/a

Yes
No
N/a

Yes
No
N/a

Yes
No
N/a

Yes
No
N/a

Yes
No
N/a

Yes
No
N/a

Yes
No
N/a

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Investments held for resale or pending their sale and cash and cash equivalents with a Yes No N/a
maturity date of less than 1 year are treated as current asset investments 
Stocks and work in Stocks held for sale as part of non-charitable trade are measured at the lower or cost or net Yes No N/a
progress realisable value. 
Goods or services provided as part of a charitable activity are measured at net realisable value Yes No N/a
based on the service potential provided by items of stock. 
Work in progress is valued at cost less any foreseeable loss that is likely to occur on the Yes No N/a
contract. 
Debtors Debtors (including trade debtors and loans receivable) are measured on initial recognition at Yes No N/a
settlement amount after any trade discounts or amount advanced by the charity. Subsequently, 
they are measured at the cash or other consideration expected to be received.
Current asset The charity has has investments which it holds for resale or pending their sale and cash and Yes No N/a
investments cash equivalents with a maturity date less than one year. These include cash on deposit and

cash equivalents with a maturity date of less than one year held for investment purposes rather
than to meet short term cash commitments as they fall due.
Yes No N/a
They are valued at fair value except where they qualify as basic financial instruments. 
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POLICIES ADOPTED ADDITIONAL TO OR DIFFERENT FROM THOSE ABOVE

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Section C Notes to the accounts (cont)

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Note 3 Analysis of income
Analysis Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Total funds Prior year
funds income funds
funds
£ £
Donations Donations and gifts 32,446 - - 32,446 25,033
and legacies: Gift Aid - - - - -
Legacies - - - - -
General grants provided by government/other 121,536 - - 121,536 130,485
charities
Membership subscriptions and sponsorships - - - -
which are in substance donations
Donated goods, facilities and services - - - - -
Other - - - -
Total 153,982 - - 153,982 155,518
Charitable - - - - -
activities:
- - - - -
- - - - -
Other - - - - -
Total - - - - -
Other trading - - - - -
activities:
- - - - -
- - - - -
Other - - - - -
Total - - - - -
Income from Interest income - - - - -
investments: Dividend income - - - - -
Rental and leasing income - - - - -
Other - - - - -
Total - - - - -
Separate - - - - -
material item - - - - -
of income: - - - - -
- - - - -
Total - - - - -
Other: Conversion of endowment funds into income - - - - -
Gain on disposal of a tangible fixed asset - - - - -
held for charity's own use
Gain on disposal of a programme related - - - - -
investment
Royalties from the exploitation of intellectual - - - - -
property rights
Other - - - - -
Total - - - - -
TOTAL INCOME 153,982 - - 153,982 155,518
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Other information:

All income in the prior year was unrestricted except for: (please provide description and amounts)

Where any endowment fund is converted into income in the reporting period, please give the reason for the conversion.

Within the income items above the following items are material: (please disclose the nature, amount and any prior year amounts)

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Section C Notes to the accounts

Note 10 Details of certain items of expenditure

10.1 Fees for examination of the accounts

Please provide details of the amount paid for any statutory external scrutiny of accounts and other services provided by your independent examiner. If nothing was paid please enter '0' in the appropriate box(es).

Other fees (for example: financial advice, consultancy, accountancy services) paid
to the independent examiner

Independent examiner’s fees
Assurance services other than audit or independent examination
Tax advisory fees		 This year
Last year
£
£
288 276
-
-
-
-
708 678

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Section C Notes to the accounts (cont)

Note 19 Debtors and prepayments

Please complete this note if the charity has any debtors or prepayments.

19.1 Analysis of debtors
Trade debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
Other debtors
Total		 This year
Last year
£
£
- -
- -
- -
- -

Please complete 19.2 where a material debtor is recoverable more than a year after the reporting date.

19.2 Analysis of debtors recoverable in more than 1 year (included in debtors above)

Prepayments and accrued income
Other debtors
Total
Trade debtors		 This year
Last year
£
£
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -

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Section C Notes to the accounts (cont)

Note 20 Creditors and accruals

Please complete this note if the charity has any creditors or accruals.

20.1 Analysis of creditors

This year
Last year
£
£
Accruals for grants payable
- -
Bank loans and overdrafts
- -
Trade creditors
- -
Payments received on account for contracts or
performance-related grants
- -
Accruals and deferred income
996 954
Taxation and social security
- -
Other creditors
- -
Total
996
954
20.2 Deferred income
Please explain the reasons why income is deferred.
Movement in deferred income account
Balance at the start of the reporting period
Amounts added in current period
Amounts released to income from previous periods
Amounts falling due
within one year
Balance at the end of the reporting period
Please complete this note if the charity has deferred income.		 This year
Last year
£
£
- -
- -
- -
- -
996 954
- -
- -
Amounts falling due
within one year		 This year
Last year
£
£
- -
- -
- -
- -

- -
- -
- -
Amounts falling due after
more than one year
996
954
- -
This year
Last year
£
£
- -
- -
- -
- -

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Section C Notes to the accounts (cont)

Note 24 Cash at bank and in hand

Note 24 Cash at bank and in hand
Other
Cash at bank and on hand
Total
Short term cash investments (less than 3 months maturity date)
Short term deposits		 This year
Last year
£
£
-
-
-
-
54,851
79,630
-
-
54,851
79,630

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Section C Notes to the accounts (cont)

Note 28 Transactions with trustees and related parties

If the charity has any transactions with related parties (other than the trustee expenses explained in guidance notes) details of such transactions should be provided in this note. If there are no transactions to report, please enter “True” in the box or "False" if there are transactions to report.

28.1 Trustee remuneration and benefits

None of the trustees have been paid any remuneration or received any other benefits from an employment with their charity or a related entity (True or False)

TRUE

In the period the charity has paid trustees remuneration and benefits. Please give the amount of, and legal authority for, any remuneration or other benefits paid to a trustee by the charity or any institution or company connected with it.

Name of trustee
Legal authority (eg
order, governing
document)		 Last year
Remuneration
Pension
contribution
Redundancy
(including
loss of
office)/ex
gratia
Other
TOTAL
£
£
£
£
This year
Amounts paid or benefit value

Please give details of why remuneration or other employment benefits were paid.

Where an ex gratia payment has been made to a trustee, provide an explanation of the nature of the payment.

28.2 Trustees' expenses

If the charity has paid trustees expenses for fulfilling their duties, details of such transactions should be provided in this note. If there are no transactions to report, please enter “True” in the box below. If there are transactions to report, please enter "False".

No trustee expenses have been incurred (True or False)
Type of expenses reimbursed
Subsistence
Travel
£
This year
TOTAL
Accommodation
Other (please specify):		 Last year
TRUE
£

Please provide the number of trustees reimbursed for expenses or who had expenses paid by the charity

28.3 Transaction(s) with related parties

Please give details of any transaction undertaken by (or on behalf of) the charity in which a related party has a material interest, including where funds have been held as agent for related parties. If there are no such transactions, please enter 'true' in the box provided.

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There have been no related party transactions in the reporting period (True or False) TRUE
Name of the trustee Relationship Description of the Amount Balance at Provision for bad Amounts
or related party to charity transaction(s) period end debts at period end written off
during
reporting
period
£ £ £ £
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In relation to the transactions above, please provide the terms and conditions, including any security and the nature of any payment (consideration) to be provided in settlement.

For any related party, please provide details of any guarantees given or received.

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1181276
01-Dec-2022
To
30-Nov-2023
SILHOUETTE YOUTH
Annual accounts for the period		 1181276
01-Dec-2022
To
30-Nov-2023
SILHOUETTE YOUTH
Annual accounts for the period
Section A s
Statement of financial activities
Recommended categories by
activity
Guidance Note
Incoming resources (Note 3)
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
S01
Charitable activities
S02
Other trading activities
S03
Investments
S04
Separate material item of income
S05
Other
S06
S07
Resources expended (Note 6)
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
S08
Charitable activities
S09
Separate material item of expense
S10
Other
S11
S12
S13
Net gains/(losses) on investments
S14
S15
Extraordinary items
S16
S17
S18
Other gains/(losses)
S19
S20
Reconciliation of funds:
S21
S22
Total
Net movement in funds
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
Total
Net income/(expenditure) before investment
gains/(losses)
Net income/(expenditure)
Transfers between funds
Other recognised gains/(losses):
Gains and losses on revaluation of fixed assets for the charity’s own use		 Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
income
funds
Endowment
funds
Total funds
Prior year
funds
£
£
£
£
£
F01
F02
F03
F04
F05
153,982
-
-
153,982
155,518
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
153,982
-
-
153,982
155,518
31,046
-
-
31,046
70,963
147,757
-
-
147,757
147,855
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
178,803
-
-
178,803
218,818
24,821
-
-
-
24,821
-
63,300
-
-
-
-
-
-
24,821
-
-
-
24,821
-
63,300
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
24,821
-
-
-
24,821
-
63,300
-
78,676
-
-
78,676
141,976
53,855
-
-
53,855
78,676

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Section B Balance sheet

Fixed assets
Intangible assets (Note 15)
Tangible assets (Note 14)
Heritage assets (Note 16)
Investments (Note 17)
Total fixed assets
Current assets
Stocks (Note 18)
Debtors (Note 19)
Investments (Note 17.4)
Cash at bank and in hand (Note 24)
Total current assets
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year (Note 20)
Net current assets/(liabilities)
Total assets less current liabilities
Creditors: amounts falling due after
one year (Note 20)
Provisions for liabilities
Total net assets or liabilities
Funds of the Charity
Endowment funds (Note 27)
Restricted income funds (Note 27)
Unrestricted funds
Revaluation reserve
Total funds
Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all
the trustees		 Guidance Notes
B01
B02
B03
B04
B05
B06
B07
B08
B09
B10

B11
B12
B13
B14
B15
B16
B17
B18
B19
B20
B21
 Unrestricted
funds
£
F01
-
-
-
-
Restricted
income
funds
£
F02
-
-
-
-		 Endowment
funds
Total this
year
£
£
F03
F04
-
-
-
-
-
-
- -		 Total last
year
£
F05
-
-
-
-
- - -
-		 -
-
-
-
54,851		 -
-
-
-		 -
-
- -
-
-
-
54,851
-
-
-
79,630
54,851 - -
54,851		 79,630
954
996 - - 996
53,855 - -
53,855		 78,676
53,855 - -
53,855		 78,676
-
-
-
-		 -
-		 - -
-
-
53,855 - -
53,855		 78,676
-
53,855		 - -
-
- 53,855
-
-
-
78,676
53,855 - -
53,855		 78,676
Signature Mr A Covington
Print Name		 Date of
approval
dd/mm/yyyy

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Section C Notes to the accounts

Independent examination report

Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Silhouette Youth Theatre

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 30 November 2023 which are set out in these financial statements.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity’s trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).

I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 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.

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Sarah Buswell FCA Harris and Co Chartered Accountants 2 Pavilion Court 600 Pavilion Drive Northampton NN4 7SL

Date:

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Section C Notes to the accounts

Note 1 Basis of preparation

This section should be completed by all charities .

1.1 Basis of accounting

These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with:

• and with
• and with

the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities
preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable
in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014
the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of
Ireland (FRS 102)

The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.*

1.2 Going concern

If there are material uncertainties related to events or conditions that cast significant doubt on the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, please provide the following details or state "Not applicable", if appropriate:

Where accounts are not prepared on a going
concern basis, please disclose this fact
together with the basis on which the trustees
prepared the accounts and the reason why the
charity is not regarded as a going concern.
Disclosure of any uncertainties that make the
going concern assumption doubtful;
An explanation as to those factors that support
the conclusion that the charity is a going
concern;		 None
We work on a three year funding cycle and this means that
funding comes in at certain times over this three years. We
were funded just before COVID hit and this means that only
when we got back in to the studio did we begin to spend the
funding. We have just finished the three year funding cycle
and are embarking on the next one. That means that there will
be times when funding comes in early and it is only spent the
following year.
Accounts are prepared on a going concern basis as the
Charity have received new funding in the year to 30 November
2024.

1.3 Change of accounting policy

The accounts present a true and fair view and the accounting policies adopted are those outlined in note { }.

Yes * -Tick as appropriate No

Please disclose:

(i) the nature of the change in accounting policy;

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(ii) the reasons why applying the new accounting policy provides more reliable and more relevant information; and

(iii) the amount of the adjustment for each line affected in the current period, each prior period presented and the aggregate amount of the adjustment relating to periods before those presented, 3.44 FRS 102 SORP.

1.4 Changes to accounting estimates

No changes to accounting estimates have occurred in the reporting period (3.46 FRS 102 SORP). Yes * -Tick as appropriate No

Please disclose:

(i) the nature of any changes; (ii) the effect of the change on income and expense or assets and liabilities for the current period; and (iii) where practicable, the effect of the change in one or more future periods.

1.5 Material prior year errors

No material prior year error have been identified in the reporting period (3.47 FRS 102 SORP).

Yes * -Tick as appropriate NoPlease disclose: (i) the nature of the prior period error;

(ii) for each prior period presented in the accounts, the amount of the correction for each account line item affected; and (iii) the amount of the correction at the beginning of the earliest prior period presented in the accounts.

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Section C Notes to the accounts (cont)

Note 2 Accounting policies

2.2 INCOME

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This standard list of accounting policies has been applied by the charity except for those ticked "No" or "N/a". Where a
different or additional policy has been adopted then this is detailed in the box below.
Recognition of income These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) when:
 the charity becomes entitled to the resources;
· it is more likely than not that the trustees will receive the resources; and Yes No N/a
 the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability. 
Offsetting There has been no offsetting of assets and liabilities, or income and expenses, unless required Yes No N/a
or permitted by the FRS 102 SORP or FRS 102.

Grants and donations Grants and donations are only included in the SoFA when the general income Yes No N/a
recognition criteria are met (5.10 to 5.12 FRS102 SORP). 
In the case of performance related grants, income must only be recognised to the extent Yes No N/a
that the charity has provided the specified goods or services as entitlement to the grant
only occurs when the performance related conditions are met (5.16 FRS 102 SORP). 
Legacies Legacies are included in the SOFA when receipt is probable, that is, when there has Yes No N/a
been grant of probate, the executors have established that there are sufficient assets in 
the estate and any conditions attached to the legacy are either within the control of the
charity or have been met.
Government grants The charity has received government grants in the reporting period Yes No N/a

Tax reclaims on Gift Aid receivable is included in income when there is a valid declaration from the Yes No N/a
donations and gifts donor. Any Gift Aid amount recovered on a donation is considered to be part of that gift
and is treated as an addition to the same fund as the initial donation unless the donor or 
the terms of the appeal have specified otherwise.
Contractual income and This is only included in the SoFA once the charity has provided the related goods or Yes No N/a
performance related services or met the performance related conditions. 
grants
Donated goods Donated goods are measured at fair value (the amount for which the asset could be Yes No N/a
exchanged) unless impractical to do so. 
The cost of any stock of goods donated for distribution to beneficiaries is deemed to be Yes No N/a
the fair value of those gifts at the time of their receipt and they are recognised on

receipt. In the reporting period in which the stocks are distributed, they are recognised
as an expense at the carrying amount of the stocks at distribution.
Donated goods for resale are measured at fair value on initial recognition, which is the Yes No N/a
expected proceeds from sale less the expected costs of sale, and recognised in 'Income
from other trading activities' with the corresponding stock recognised in the balance
sheet. On its sale the value of stock is charged against 'Income from other trading 
activities' and the proceeds from sale are also recognised as 'Income from other trading
activities'.
Goods donated for on-going use by the charity are recognised as tangible fixed assets Yes No N/a
and included in the SoFA as incoming resources when receivable. 
Gifts in kind for use by the charity are included in the SoFA as income from donations Yes No N/a
when receivable. 
Donated services and Donated services and facilities are included in the SOFA when received at the value of Yes No N/a
facilities the gift to the charity provided the value of the gift can be measured reliably. 
Donated services and facilities that are consumed immediately are recognised as Yes No N/a
income with an equivalent amount recognised as an expense under the appropriate 
heading in the SOFA.
Support costs The charity has incurred expenditure on support costs. Yes No N/a

Volunteer help The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts but is described Yes No N/a
in the trustees’ annual report. 
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2.4 ASSETS
Intangible fixed assets
Heritage assets
Support costs include central functions and have been allocated to activity cost
categories on a basis consistent with the use of resources, eg allocating property costs
by floor areas, or per capita, staff costs by the time spent and other costs by their
usage.
They are valued at cost.
Investments
Fixed asset investments in quoted shares, traded bonds and similar investments are
valued at initially at cost and subsequently at fair value (their market value) at the year
end. The same treatment is applied to unlisted investments unless fair value cannot be
measured reliably in which case it is measured at cost less impairment.
Grants with performance
conditions
Where the charity gives a grant with conditions for its payment being a specific level of
service or output to be provided, such grants are only recognised in the SoFA once the
recipient of the grant has provided the specified service or output.
Grants payable without
performance conditions
Where there are no conditions attaching to the grant that enables the donor charity to
realistically avoid the commitment, a liability for the full funding obligation must be
recognised.
The charity has intangible fixed assets, that is, non-monetary assets that do not have
physical substance but are identifiable and are controlled by the charity through custody
or legal rights. The amortisation rates and methods used are disclosed in note 9.5
They are valued at cost.
The charity has heritage assets, that is, non-monetary assets with historic, artistic,
scientific, technological, geophysical or environmental qualities that are held and
maintained principally for their contribution to knowledge and culture. The depreciation
rates and methods used as disclosed in note 9.6.1.4.
This includes any realised or unrealised gains or losses on the sale of investments and
any gain or loss resulting from revaluing investments to market value at the end of the
year.
Income from interest,
royalties and dividends
This is included in the accounts when receipt is probable and the amount receivable can
be measured reliably.
Income from membership
subscriptions
Membership subscriptions received in the nature of a gift are recognised in Donations
and Legacies.
Membership subscriptions which gives a member the right to buy services or other
benefits are recognised as income earned from the provision of goods and services as
income from charitable activities.
2.3 EXPENDITURE AND LIABILITIES
Liability recognition
Liabilities are recognised where it is more likely than not that there is a legal or
constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources and the amount of
the obligation can be measured with reasonable certainty.
Investment gains and
losses
The charity accounts for basic financial instruments on initial recognition as per
paragraph 11.7 FRS102 SORP. Subsequent measurement is as per paragraphs 11.17
to 11.19, FRS102 SORP.
Tangible fixed assets for
use by charity
The depreciation rates and methods used are disclosed in note 9.2.
Governance and support
costs
Support costs have been allocated between governance costs and other support.
Governance costs comprise all costs involving public accountability of the charity and its
compliance with regulation and good practice.
Settlement of insurance
claims
Insurance claims are only included in the SoFA when the general income recognition
criteria are met (5.10 to 5.12 FRS102 SORP) and are included as an item of other
income in the SoFA.
They are valued at cost.
These are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year, and cost at least
Redundancy cost
The charity made no redundancy payments during the reporting period.
Deferred income
No material item of deferred income has been included in the accounts.
Creditors
The charity has creditors which are measured at settlement amounts less any trade
discounts
Provisions for liabilities
A liability is measured on recognition at its historical cost and then subsequently
measured at the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation at the
reporting date
Basic financial
instruments
Yes
No
N/a

Yes
No
N/a

Yes
No
N/a

Yes
No
N/a

Yes
No
N/a

Yes
No
N/a

Yes
No
N/a

Yes
No
N/a

Yes
No
N/a

Yes
No
N/a

Yes
No
N/a

Yes
No
N/a

Yes
No
N/a

Yes
No
N/a

Yes
No
N/a

Yes
No
N/a

Yes
No
N/a

Yes
No
N/a

Yes
No
N/a

Yes
No
N/a

Yes
No
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Investments held for resale or pending their sale and cash and cash equivalents with a Yes No N/a
maturity date of less than 1 year are treated as current asset investments 
Stocks and work in Stocks held for sale as part of non-charitable trade are measured at the lower or cost or net Yes No N/a
progress realisable value. 
Goods or services provided as part of a charitable activity are measured at net realisable value Yes No N/a
based on the service potential provided by items of stock. 
Work in progress is valued at cost less any foreseeable loss that is likely to occur on the Yes No N/a
contract. 
Debtors Debtors (including trade debtors and loans receivable) are measured on initial recognition at Yes No N/a
settlement amount after any trade discounts or amount advanced by the charity. Subsequently, 
they are measured at the cash or other consideration expected to be received.
Current asset The charity has has investments which it holds for resale or pending their sale and cash and Yes No N/a
investments cash equivalents with a maturity date less than one year. These include cash on deposit and

cash equivalents with a maturity date of less than one year held for investment purposes rather
than to meet short term cash commitments as they fall due.
Yes No N/a
They are valued at fair value except where they qualify as basic financial instruments. 
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Section C Notes to the accounts (cont)

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Note 3 Analysis of income
Analysis Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Total funds Prior year
funds income funds
funds
£ £
Donations Donations and gifts 32,446 - - 32,446 25,033
and legacies: Gift Aid - - - - -
Legacies - - - - -
General grants provided by government/other 121,536 - - 121,536 130,485
charities
Membership subscriptions and sponsorships - - - -
which are in substance donations
Donated goods, facilities and services - - - - -
Other - - - -
Total 153,982 - - 153,982 155,518
Charitable - - - - -
activities:
- - - - -
- - - - -
Other - - - - -
Total - - - - -
Other trading - - - - -
activities:
- - - - -
- - - - -
Other - - - - -
Total - - - - -
Income from Interest income - - - - -
investments: Dividend income - - - - -
Rental and leasing income - - - - -
Other - - - - -
Total - - - - -
Separate - - - - -
material item - - - - -
of income: - - - - -
- - - - -
Total - - - - -
Other: Conversion of endowment funds into income - - - - -
Gain on disposal of a tangible fixed asset - - - - -
held for charity's own use
Gain on disposal of a programme related - - - - -
investment
Royalties from the exploitation of intellectual - - - - -
property rights
Other - - - - -
Total - - - - -
TOTAL INCOME 153,982 - - 153,982 155,518
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Other information:

All income in the prior year was unrestricted except for: (please provide description and amounts)

Where any endowment fund is converted into income in the reporting period, please give the reason for the conversion.

Within the income items above the following items are material: (please disclose the nature, amount and any prior year amounts)

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Section C Notes to the accounts

Note 10 Details of certain items of expenditure

10.1 Fees for examination of the accounts

Please provide details of the amount paid for any statutory external scrutiny of accounts and other services provided by your independent examiner. If nothing was paid please enter '0' in the appropriate box(es).

Other fees (for example: financial advice, consultancy, accountancy services) paid
to the independent examiner

Independent examiner’s fees
Assurance services other than audit or independent examination
Tax advisory fees		 This year
Last year
£
£
288 276
-
-
-
-
708 678

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Section C Notes to the accounts (cont)

Note 19 Debtors and prepayments

Please complete this note if the charity has any debtors or prepayments.

19.1 Analysis of debtors
Trade debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
Other debtors
Total		 This year
Last year
£
£
- -
- -
- -
- -

Please complete 19.2 where a material debtor is recoverable more than a year after the reporting date.

19.2 Analysis of debtors recoverable in more than 1 year (included in debtors above)

Prepayments and accrued income
Other debtors
Total
Trade debtors		 This year
Last year
£
£
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -

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Section C Notes to the accounts (cont)

Note 20 Creditors and accruals

Please complete this note if the charity has any creditors or accruals.

20.1 Analysis of creditors

This year
Last year
£
£
Accruals for grants payable
- -
Bank loans and overdrafts
- -
Trade creditors
- -
Payments received on account for contracts or
performance-related grants
- -
Accruals and deferred income
996 954
Taxation and social security
- -
Other creditors
- -
Total
996
954
20.2 Deferred income
Please explain the reasons why income is deferred.
Movement in deferred income account
Balance at the start of the reporting period
Amounts added in current period
Amounts released to income from previous periods
Amounts falling due
within one year
Balance at the end of the reporting period
Please complete this note if the charity has deferred income.		 This year
Last year
£
£
- -
- -
- -
- -
996 954
- -
- -
Amounts falling due
within one year		 This year
Last year
£
£
- -
- -
- -
- -

- -
- -
- -
Amounts falling due after
more than one year
996
954
- -
This year
Last year
£
£
- -
- -
- -
- -

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Section C Notes to the accounts (cont)

Note 24 Cash at bank and in hand

Note 24 Cash at bank and in hand
Other
Cash at bank and on hand
Total
Short term cash investments (less than 3 months maturity date)
Short term deposits		 This year
Last year
£
£
-
-
-
-
54,851
79,630
-
-
54,851
79,630

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Section C Notes to the accounts (cont)

Note 28 Transactions with trustees and related parties

If the charity has any transactions with related parties (other than the trustee expenses explained in guidance notes) details of such transactions should be provided in this note. If there are no transactions to report, please enter “True” in the box or "False" if there are transactions to report.

28.1 Trustee remuneration and benefits

None of the trustees have been paid any remuneration or received any other benefits from an employment with their charity or a related entity (True or False)

TRUE

In the period the charity has paid trustees remuneration and benefits. Please give the amount of, and legal authority for, any remuneration or other benefits paid to a trustee by the charity or any institution or company connected with it.

Name of trustee
Legal authority (eg
order, governing
document)		 Last year
Remuneration
Pension
contribution
Redundancy
(including
loss of
office)/ex
gratia
Other
TOTAL
£
£
£
£
This year
Amounts paid or benefit value

Please give details of why remuneration or other employment benefits were paid.

Where an ex gratia payment has been made to a trustee, provide an explanation of the nature of the payment.

28.2 Trustees' expenses

If the charity has paid trustees expenses for fulfilling their duties, details of such transactions should be provided in this note. If there are no transactions to report, please enter “True” in the box below. If there are transactions to report, please enter "False".

No trustee expenses have been incurred (True or False)
Type of expenses reimbursed
Subsistence
Travel
£
This year
TOTAL
Accommodation
Other (please specify):		 Last year
TRUE
£

Please provide the number of trustees reimbursed for expenses or who had expenses paid by the charity

28.3 Transaction(s) with related parties

Please give details of any transaction undertaken by (or on behalf of) the charity in which a related party has a material interest, including where funds have been held as agent for related parties. If there are no such transactions, please enter 'true' in the box provided.

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There have been no related party transactions in the reporting period (True or False) TRUE
Name of the trustee Relationship Description of the Amount Balance at Provision for bad Amounts
or related party to charity transaction(s) period end debts at period end written off
during
reporting
period
£ £ £ £
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In relation to the transactions above, please provide the terms and conditions, including any security and the nature of any payment (consideration) to be provided in settlement.

For any related party, please provide details of any guarantees given or received.

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