# **23-24 annual report**
USiNG THEATRE TO ADDRESS iNEQUALiTiES & iNCREASE OPPORTUNiTiES FOR PEOPLE FACiNG THE GREATEST LEVEL OF DiSCRiMiNATiON & DiSADVANTAGE.
This year has felt overwhelming company, we subsequently for many, with world conflict & invested in a new Head of Ops; injustice impacting the way Monitoring & Delivery people experience the everyday. Coordinator; and Volunteer & Odd Arts has tried to provide Work Experience Coordinator. spaces that challenge, hold safety, Looking ahead we are excited to and open up discussions that move into our new home - otherwise feel shut down. We Aquarius Community Centre - have also worked in more prisons after 4 incredibly happy and than ever, and are proud to have supported years at Moss Side played a role in offering people Powerhouse. I would like to take who are locked up in increasingly time to thank our compassionate challenging prison environments - & talented staff team, dedicated with the space to connect, create, trustees, generous volunteers, and hopefully re-build self-worth. and trusting & brave beneficiaries. in Jan 2024 we we received Incredibly, Additionally, reached our 20th year! incredible support from Strategically we have focussed a Shoosmiths, who chose us as lot of on energy building their Charity of the Year.I hope organisational resilience & the you enjoy reading this snapshot of ‘behind the scenes’ part of Odd our impact from April 2023 - Arts, and following staff and March 2024 trustee engagement in the gaps and opportunities for the
REBECCA FRIEL MBE _ODD ARTS - CEO_
What a year for OddArts, the team, under the visionary leadership of their CEO, Rebecca, have a fully formed development committee, supported by the Board of Trustees, formed subcommittees to manage all significant areas of focus to provide oversight of key projects, and strengthened the board, supporting the team and adding expertise to allow for our growth. It was amazing to see the deliver its first ever charity fundraising dinner, to celebrate its twentieth year, whilst also using it to develop new plays addressing untold history of Manchester & provide creative opportunities to young people in Moss Side. We are all very excited for the future, especially moving into a new space with new opportunities'
## EMMA SHELDON MBE
_ODD ARTS - CHAiR OF TRUSTEES_
# **flagshIp projects**
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Credit: Split The Atom
_**INGEUS PEER MENTOR FiLM**_ worked
with Ingeus Peer Mentors to co-curate a film that explored the barriers to support, education & services post prison release. The Peer Mentors all had personal experiences facing barriers within the criminal justice system, and not only developed the script & content; but acted in the film! The film has gone on to be used as support for other people facing anxiety in engaging in services for support at times of vulnerability.
It's been the best experience I have had in a very long time. I feel a lot more confident than I did before I went. I can’t thank you enough for helping me I feel it has changed my life for the better and I don’t want to give it up, I want to keep pushing myself.
I thoroughly enjoyed taking part in creating the short film, being involved from the very start and watching the whole process was really inspiring… Getting to be involved at every stage and feeling like our input was valuable was a big deal.
## _**YOU, ME, HUMANiTY**_ is designed to
provide a space for men and boys to explore their identity, and discuss and debate the often rigid gender norms, stereotypes and expectations placed on men and boys, taking into account differences culturally, religiously, historically and how these might impact our attitudes and behaviours. It also aims to explore positive ideas around masculinity and maleness, and support participants to more with develop compassion themselves and others, and in turn cultivate healthier relationships built on mutual respect and equity.
We delivered a three-part programme to one secure unit, one primary school, one secondary school, one college and one youth group. We have also delivered our staff training for the primary and secondary schools involved. As part of the project we have developed a piece of interactive forum theatre to use as a basis for debate and discussion. This project was funded by RADEQUAL.
This has been a safe space where I have felt comfortable to discuss this topic openly, I have felt able to talk and share my thoughts and engage in activities even if they felt overwhelming for me. I am not normally this confident or talkative. It has made him think deeper about gender stereotypes in society.
I feel it’s been great that there’s been unity at some points but there’s also been a great debate, I enjoyed the fact that we were allowed to share our views and not judged for them.
You don't need to be what society says you should be, you can be whoever you want to be.
It was great to be able to have a forum to discuss this topic, the performance really brought the characters to life. Very informative and well delivered with lots of food for thought.
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_**MAKE SPACE**_ aims to make space for young people (and teachers) to come together in a therapeutic nurturing space where young people’s feelings of fear, uncertainty, and confusion are able to be explored in a creative way, using story-telling, drama and creative writing in a ‘one step removed’ approach. The project partners with Manchester primary schools, high schools, and youth justice partners. This project was funded by Manchester City Council.
I like when we created our character because it helped me and my confidence
Very fun and amazing conversation
What was really valuable was children feeling free to talk through ideas, helping them to formulate their own ethics and values. Some of the activities were really powerful. I really like the sequence of activities and how a ’Light touch’ was used to introduce the idea of harmful stereotypes. The openness and validation of all children's comments was important too
## _**WYLLiE LONGMORE AWARD**_
has been developed in memory of the inspirational, much loved and missed (and previous Odd Arts trustee) Wyllie Longmore. With support from Wyllie’s family, the Royal Exchange, Contact, Factory International and HOME - we were able to offer an award for people who would otherwise face barriers to the theatre sector, and who also had huge talent and motivation. The amazing Lekhani Chirwa was awarded the prize (including £1500 towards her own creative development time, and outstanding experiences provided by the award partners).
_**LET’S FACE CHANGE**_ is a collective of clinical psychologists and mental health practitioners who have come together to challenge racism and increase diversity in the mental health system. Odd Arts are very proud to support the collective, who delivered an incredible conference attended by over 100 people at Stoller Hall in November, which 84% of attendees rated as excellent. Here, Odd Arts also showcased a brand new verbatim theatre performance, exploring people’s lived experience of racism within the mental health system. As part of the day, we delivered one of our workshops based on the theme of Colourism, which was inspired by some of the work initially delivered through the In Our Words project. See this video for a fantastic showcase of the day: Lets Face Change Conference
Credit: Split The Atom
## **lets face change conference**
## _**THEATRE iN PRiSONS**_
hour long, interactive performance by the women, including dance, poetry, comedy improvisation & moving, personal performances. The play also highlighted the injustice people in prison face - being released into homelessness - a subject we have committed to continue shouting about.
The prison estate remains hugely challenged post covid, normal regime has not returned in many prisons and there are huge staff shortages. Mental health is critically bad for those in prisons, and the levels of isolation and time out of cells is still minimal. We are very proud to deliver creative projects to support some of the country’s most isolated individuals.
Additionally, we have run regular theatre sessions at HMP Hindley, Barton Moss Secure Unit and St Catherine’s Secure Care Home to support children and adults with their wellbeing. Other projects have taken place in HMP Manchester, HMP Hewell, HMP Liverpool, and HMP Altcourse.
We continue delivery of weekly theatre workshops in Styal women's prison. Within this project we have brought in and been supported by HOME Mcr, Factory International and the Royal Exchange. The project has received national press through the Inside Times, see article here:
Odd Arts continues to sit as an Advisor on the National Arts Alliance for Criminal Justice.
**soap star in womens prison**
This has been a safe space where I have felt comfortable to discuss this topic openly, I have felt able to talk and share my thoughts and engage in activities even if they felt overwhelming for me. I am not normally this confident or talkative. It has made him think deeper about gender stereotypes in society.
You don't need to be what society says you should be, you can be whoever you want to be.
It was great to be able to have a forum to discuss this topic, the performance really brought the The final showcase at Styal was an incredible characters to life. Very informative and well delivered with lots of food for thought.
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_**PERSPECTiVES: REMEMBRANCE**_ was a creative project we delivered with survivors of the Manchester Arena attack over a series of workshops, in partnership with Bee The Difference and the Imperial War Museum. The young women involved inspiringly shared their own personal journeys to create moving photography and mixed media art. We now have a permanent exhibition at the museum. The exhibition has been shortlisted for the National Museum & Heritage Award ‘Community Engagement’ category.
**Iwm north | perspectives: remembrance**
_**MENTAL HEALTH PROJECTS**_ phases: 1:1 creative workshops; a _**& CREATiVE COMMUNiTY**_ creative challenge; cultural _**RESETTLEMENT**_ support young experiences & trips; creative people and adults who are training or work experience. experiencing mental health Following this we offer challenges. We have published a participants longer term support report on our flagship through our community programme ‘CCR’ in the below programmes and volunteering. infographic are some of the key outcomes. Our first pilot Odd Arts also delivered a project evaluation showed incredible to 10 young people in partnership results, including: 94% of with Bolton CAMHS. participants felt more creative; 94% were very likely to take part in a future session 88% of participants felt that their ‘I’m not a naturally confident person but I felt good doing confidence had increased as a that. It’s good to have the space result of the sessions. The to be able to be myself’ external evaluator found that ‘I had some bad news this 80%+ report increased week and was so glad I had this today. It’s kept me positive’ satisfaction, happiness, mental health, confidence, creativity, & reduction in crisis call-outs.
You can see a link to the project here: **cahms short**
The project has a team of four staff. The project has four
‘Both groups had difficulties with social anxiety and some social communication due to mental health/learning disability, but they were still all able to express themselves creatively, verbally and using actions during drama exercises….Most notably a young person, who struggled to leave their parents' side, and was crying before the first session, showed marked improvement in their emotional health and wellbeing. Their appearance changed and they became more vocal’. (CAMHS worker)
**The project underwent a review in march 2024 and going forward will be called ‘Wellbeing Your Way’. Future and continued support has been confirmed from Pilgrim Trust, One Manchester, Chimo Trust.**
_**IN OUR WORDS**_ is a three project. Members of KYSO danced and DJ’d. We had Caribbean food from organisation strong partnership working with young people and the the local business, Buzz Rocks. We local community members alongside supplied ‘fake’ champagne, a red Hideaway Youth and 84 YOUTH to carpet, a paparazzi (a youth leader address injustice and inequalities, but working as a photographer) and a also using creativity and joy. We work photo area. There was also a barbers with young people to develop their and beautician present to give free skills, opportunities and experiences, makeovers and trims to anyone in provide informal educational, and attendance. support the personal and social development of participants. In Our Words was shortlisted as a One of the flagship programmes within finalist at the Manchester Culture In Our Words this year was delivering a Awards 2023. **Sound System & Pirate Radio** project called ‘Hair-itage’, where we explored the politicisation of hair, and **Archive project** is (through In Our also celebrated hair diversity & it’s link Words) working with around 25 sound to identity. The workshops were system legends from Moss Side and delivered over a number of months Old Trafford to celebrate the history of before culminating in a celebratory this music era, and provide this showcase that highlighted the predominantly Black history to get it importance of celebrating different the recognition it deserves. cultures and showcasing the beauty of **How Do We Create Peace:** all hair types and backgrounds. We Legislative Theatre was a project shared films, photos and artwork from supporting 84YOUTH’s work, all our groups who were involved in the delivered through weekly In Our
project. Members of KYSO danced Words workshops with families who and DJ’d. We had Caribbean food from had experience of loss through the local business, Buzz Rocks. We children or friends being lost through supplied ‘fake’ champagne, a red knife crime, prison or joint enterprise. carpet, a paparazzi (a youth leader The workshops developed a piece of working as a photographer) and a theatre which went on to be photo area. There was also a barbers performed at a conference at and beautician present to give free Whitworth Art Gallery. The workshop makeovers and trims to anyone in was supported by theatre attendance. practitioners Katy Rubin and Lee Grant. The play was led by the lived In Our Words was shortlisted as a experience of the families involved finalist at the Manchester Culture (who also acted in it), addressing Awards 2023. varied systemic oppression impacting **Sound System & Pirate Radio** their lives. Representatives from GMP, **Archive project** is (through In Our mental health, Youth Justice and the Words) working with around 25 sound IOPC (Independent Office for Police system legends from Moss Side and Complaints) made commitments for Old Trafford to celebrate the history of change following the performance. this music era, and provide this predominantly Black history to get it the recognition it deserves. **How Do We Create Peace:** Legislative Theatre was a project supporting 84YOUTH’s work, delivered through weekly In Our
_**THEATRE & ARTS iN THE**_ on stemming bleeding during any tragic knife crime incident Mero's World X _**COMMUNiTY**_ is a continued offer Odd Arts is committed to. We continue to offer OddArts - Better Steps. Additionally, we have supported a number weekly drama sessions at Moss Side of men through 1-2-1 support sessions, Powerhouse every Tuesday, and have funding applications, setting up their own extended this provision to Wythenshawe community businesses; and developing their young people at The Forum every Saturday own community projects. evening. Partners The Royal Exchange & National Youth Theatre have supported sessions, and we will soon be offering an additional weekly children’s drama session and adult’s ‘creative coffee morning’ in Hulme. The sessions remain free at the point of use, with accessibility at the heart. Additionally, we sit within the Peace Together Partnership alongside Hideaway Youth, 84 YOUTH, Families Against Violence, and Rio Ferdinand Foundation, **meros world x odd arts** offering specialist programmes and support to young people and families in Moss Side, **better steps** with the overall aim of maintaining peaceful and cohesive communities. This year, we showcased a film developed in partnership with Merosworld, aiming to educate people
_**ANTi-RACiSM**_ has remained to deal with racism. 68% said it Lie’ which explores the history of a vital theme for Odd Arts, that was excellent; 25% good; 8% racism in the UK. Curtis, and we have strived to build on. We satisfactory; 1% poor. In August Theatre Practitioner Jai continue to collaborate with the we delivered anti-racism training Vethamony perform the piece to senior staff at Bruntwood. (consulted with Linford Len Johnson campaign, touring our play Knockout Blow, Staff were asked to complete an Sweeney), and we were proud celebrating our collective Black anonymous survey and the for it to be a part of Factory role model, Len. This year we average rating of the training was International’s opening weekend. performed the play at the US 9/10. Embassy during Black History Month. This year our understanding of It was incredible; absolutely
Month. This year our understanding of racism was challenged, explored, Our anti-racism training has been and expanded by bespoke and delivered to 100s of adults in the incredibly led training by Angeli Sweeney. city. Within this training we deliver our interactive theatre
It was incredible; absolutely blown the away by performance, it's everything I wanted it to be and more. On reflection I have come away feeling empowered and justified to challenge and question how we think about race but also how young people deserve to be able to deconstruct and build the skills to question what they are presented with’.
performance ‘Going Home’ as Following feedback from our well as theatre and creative anti-racism training, and through based workshops for a deeper the drive of our committed understanding of the many forms anti-racism committee we were of racism. In May 2023 Odd Arts challenged with developing work delivered anti-racism training to to support a decolonisation of 180 GM teaching staff. The the curriculum. Our Associate evaluation from this training Writer Curtis Cole wrote the showed: 94% felt more equipped incredible play ‘The Great British
Credit: Anaya India
_**THEATRE OF THE OPPRESSED**_ Eloise Edwards’ donated **Touring & developing forum** remains a huge influence on all of collection, Harry Eyre, Dr Kerry **theatre plays** remains a huge the work of Odd Arts. This year, we Pimblott, Olivia Ouwehand, part of our work. Below is a commissioned an International Nathan Godfrey & The National snapshot of some of the delivery development opportunity with Archives. this year: Geo Britto, Amanda Nolasco and Daniel Nadai from the School of **A Quick Time Dancing** was Popular Theatre, Rio. Over three another new play, written by Olivia days we explored ‘Ethical and Ouwehand & Stef Reynolds, Political Conflicts within the celebrating the Hulme fancy dress framework of the Theatre of the ball of 1880. This was an all Oppressed’. identifying LGBTQ team, supported by Dr JGM Evans **Celebrating local history** and (Visiting Research Fellow at under-told stories from minoritised Liverpool JM University). voices is a creative aspiration for Both these plays were performed Odd Arts. This year, we saw **To** at our first ever Charity Dinner: Credit: Split The Atom **Stand Alone** written by our very ‘Untold Manchester History’ which own Patience Kanjira and Jade helped raise over £6000 and Fox to celebrate the life of Moss support three community **odd charity dinner** Side’s Kath Locke. The play was projects. Please see here for developed using local historical some incredible footage from the archives and research including night ODD Charity Dinner. The Ahmed Iqbal Ullah Race Centre, Manchester Libraries,
**Touring & developing forum theatre plays** remains a huge part of our work. Below is a snapshot of some of the delivery this year:
A Spiralling Mind has continued in partnership with Tameside to reach 1000s of young people, Community Safety Team to particularly in partnership with address child criminal Salford City Council. It explores exploitation); Grey Area self harm, anxiety, depression & (addressing sexual assault and suicidal thoughts amongst young consent, developed with people. survivors of rape); Checking Behaviours (addressing **Here & Now** and **Mixed Up** unhealthy relationships); and addressing hateful extremism Emergency Room (exploring knife including complex issues relating crime). to the Far Right, M i xe d / U n s t a b l e / U n c l e a r Additionally, we have continued ideologies and International to develop specialist forum extremism; as well as exploring theatre plays including ‘Belinda’ the impact of such dangerous (exploring the sensitive and tragic acts of hate on the community. theme of domestic violence and We worked with 1000s of young dementia), plus new bespoke people and adults across NW plays for education and England, 99% of beneficiaries of corporate partners. the 100s who completed the evaluation said they learnt something new.
And in _**OTHER NEWS**_ we are thrilled to announce that in May 2024 Odd Arts will be making a new home in Aquarius Community Centre, Hulme. We have had a wonderful four years in Moss Side Powerhouse, and will continue working with their amazing team and community, but have been bursting at the seams from our office there! We are excited to form new community relations in our new home, offering new free community offers, and working alongside the community members who are already doing great work there. Thanks to One Manchester for making this amazing partnership and move possible. We look forward to inviting you to an open day Sept 2024!
Other plays we continue to tour, include Just One Favour (working
# **Odd Arts tracks it’s carbon emissions. This year our carbon footprint was 31.7 tonnes cO2.**
## _**WiTH THANKS TO OUR TEAM:**_
## _**INTERNAL TEAM:**_
**Archie Grove** (Volunteer & Work Experience Coordinator) **Barney Thompson** (Theatre Practitioner) **Chad McGitchie-Simpson** (Head of Operations) **Char Fielden** (Head of Finance) **Charley Palmer** (Lead Practitioner) **Curtis Cole** (Theatre Practitioner and Associate Writer) **Emily Smith** (Project Manager: Resettlement) **Jai Vethamony** (Theatre Practitioner) **Jade Fox** (Creative Practitioner) **Jess Duerden** (Project Manager: Education) **Jo Lane** (Project Manager: Cohesion & Equality) **Leila Herandi** (Lead Practitioner) **Patience Kanjira** (Creative Practitioner) **Rebecca Friel** (CEO)
**Skai Townsend** (Project, Monitoring & Delivery Coordinator) **Sola Ayodeji** (Lead Practitioner) **Yasmin Butt** (Bookings Coordinator) **Zainab Salloo** (Project Manager: Youth and Community)
_**CORE ACTiNG TEAM**_ **: Brianna Douglas Grace Houston Hannah Paybarah Jess Gough Keaton Lansley Lamin Touray Levi Payne Lebonetse Khubamang Lekhani Chirwa Lucie Jowett**
**Morgan Bailey Nadia Emam Noor Shahid Paddy Stafford Reuben Johnson Sara Abanur Shaban Dar**
**Skai Townsend Tilly Sutcliffe Tim Grieveson Tommy Garside Zain Choudhri**
## _**CORE CREATiVE FREELANCE TEAM:**_
**Alex Townson Annie Rogers Beth Rigby Boshra Gjam Chris Hanse Courtney Sherives Dave Viney James Varney Joe Ford Julia Wilson Lance Hargreaves Lee Grant Luke McDonnell Meg Fenwick Nathan Crossan-Smith Ria Phatarphekar Rosheen O’Hanlon**
**Scarlett Spicer Stephanie Reynolds Tom Bass Ros Norford**
## _**BOARD OF TRUSTEES:**_
**Our committed and long standing Trustees Paul Kiff and Jen Davies also stepped down, and were thrilled to welcome Annie Phiri and Suchema Oyetey.**
**Aleena Ali Amber Calland Annie Phiri**
**Emma Sheldon MBE (Chair) Jim Parris Katie Swift Maura Tomlinson Owen Napier (Vice Chair) Paula Cockcroft Suchema Oyetey Rob Potts**
**Patrons: Kyle Walker Haiesha Mistry Lamin Touray Ryan Clayton**
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ODD ARTS CIO
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Registered Charity No: 1182477
ODD ARTS CIO
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
CONTENTS
Page
Company information
Trustees, report
Statement of trustees, responsibilities
Independent examiner's report
Statement of f inancial activities
Balance sheet
Notes
8-11
ODD ARTS CIO
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Trustees..
O E Napier
J Davies Iresigned 18110/20231
R Potts
J Parris
P Kiff (resigned 25107/20231
E Sheldon MBE
A Calland
K Swift
AAII
M Tomlinson
P Cockcroft
S Oyetey (appointed 19107120231
A Phiri (appointed 18110120231
CEO:
R Friel
Bankers..
National Westminster Bank
ODD ARTS CIO
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The trustees present their report and the financial statements for the period ended 31 March
2024. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set
out in note I to the accounts and comply with the charity's trust deed, the Charities Act 2011 and
the Charities SORP IFRS 1021.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Organisational strurture
The charity operates through the Trustees who have board meetings every 3 months. Volunteers
and interns report to the Office Manager, Actors and group-workers report to the Project
Manager and Drama Practitioners report to Lead Practitioners- the Lead Practitioners then
report to the Senior Drama Practitioner. Then Office Manager, the Senior Drama Practitioner and
the Project Manager then all report to the CEO, who will report to the Board of Trustees.
Recruitment and training of trustees
The charity adheres to its Diversity and Equality Policy in all recruitment. They undertake
interviews, references and view DBS checks.
All staff undergo regular safeguarding training as well as more specialist training in our
approaches and specific safeguarding areas (such as exploitation, sexual abuse, mental
health etcl.
Reserves pollcy and rlsk management
The Odd Arts Reserves Policy is to maintain sufficient level of reserves to enable normal operating
activities to continue over a period of up to 9 months should a shortfall in income occur and to
take account of potential risk5 and contingencie5 that may arise from time to time. Thi5 amount
would equate to approximately £333,000 (correct July 20231.
Until we reach the required reSee amount, we will keep back all surplus income each year,
minus a 25 50°A contribution of yearly surplus towards the company business plan aims in order
to develop the organisation further and reach more beneficiaries thereby increasing impact.
Excluded from the Reserves Policy is income associated with: Restricted Funds (Earmarked
Income from fundersl.
ODD ARTS CIO
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES ICONT...)
PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The level of reserves required by Odd Arts will be monitored by the board of Trustees and
reviewed annually (shortly after publication of the accounts each yearl.
Our current reserves stand at £178,921 las of March 20241. To reach our target reserves, we aim
to achieve a surplus of approximately IO% per year, lin accordance with our current business plan
and financial forecasts, and necessary business development costs). Our current reserves
POSltion we believe places us in a safe position that will provide us with some f lexibility to react to
any financial challenges.
The trustees have a designated staff member to oversee project spending and any financial
decisions above 20% of annual turnover must be formally agreed by the Board. The Board and
CEO take joint responsibility for.. Keeping finance documents in accordance with governing
document and relevant legislation; reducing expenditure where possible and suitable,.
preventing fraud,. co-design fundraising strategy; ensure financial sustainability and feasibility
and put in place any measures where necessary- assisting with new project budgets where
necessary; action plan for income streams and target figures; review and re-agree where
necessary staff salaries.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Charitable objects
The Trust'5 objects, are as follow5:
Relief of disadvantage through engagement in arts and culture by disadvantaged groups
Advancement of education and skills through accredited artistic opportunities
Reduced risk of offending and re-offending
Promotion of mental well-being including increased confidence and self-worth
Promotion and advancement of community cohesion, equality and diversity through
creative engagement
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES Icorir..)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Achlevements and performance
The Charity commenced operation on 16 March 2019 when it took over the assets and
liabilities of the Odd Theatre Community Interest Companywhich ceased operating on the
same date.
Results for the period
Incoming resources totalled £696,466 and a loss before tax of £40,113 was made during the
period.
Audltors
The trustees consider that for the perlod ended 31 March 2024 the company was entitled to
exemption from a statutory audit.
Charity No. 1182477
By order of the Trustees.
Date:
ID /. / IOLS
ODD ARTS CIO
srATEMEMf OF TRUSTEES. RESPONSIBILITIES
PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The charity trustees are responsible for preparing a trusteeg annual report and financial
statements in accordance with applicable law and Unlted Kingdom Accounting Standards {United
Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice}.
Law applicable to charities in England and Wales requlres the trustees to prepare financial
statements for each financial period which give a true and fair view of charity and of the incoming
resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial
statements the trustees are required to:
select suitable accounting policies and 3pply them consistently:
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP
make reasonable and prudent judgements and estimates,.
state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed. subject to any material
departures disdosed and explained in the financial statements,.
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it Is inappropriate to
presume that the company will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable
accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the
financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the applicable Charities (Accounts and
Reports) Regulations, and the provisions of the Trust deed. They are also responsible for
safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence tsking reasonable steps for the prevention and
detection of fraud and other irregularities.
By order of the Board
Trustee
Date: ID
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Independent examinerfs report to the trustees of Odd Arts CIO
We report on the accounts ofthe company for the period ended 31 March 2024, which are set
out on pages 6 to 11.
Respertive responsibilitie5 OA trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees
consider that an audit is not required for this period under section 144121 of the Charities Act
2011 Ithe 2011 Act).
It is my responsibility to-
examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charitv
Commission under section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act- and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Bosis of independent exominer's report
Since the Company's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a
body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that l am qualified to undertake the
examination because l a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountant5, which is one of the
listed bodies
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charitv
Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and
a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any
unusual items or di5c105ures in the account5, and the seeking of explanations from you as
trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the
evidence that would be required in an audit and, consequently no opinion is given as to whether
the accounts present a 'true and fair Vie and the report is limited to those matters set out in
the statement below.
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Independent examinees report to the trustees of Odd Arts CIO Icont...)
Independent examinerf5 Statement
In connertion with my examination, no matter has come to my attention which gives me
reasonable cause to believe that. in any material respect, the requirements:
to keep 3ccounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Att,. èrnd
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the
accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
have not been met.
Stephen Verber FCA
Alexander & Co LLP
Chartered Accountants
Centurion House, 129 Deansgate,
Manchester M3 3WFI
Date
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Note Unrestricted Restricted
2024
2024
Total Funds
2024
2023
Incoming resources
Voluntary income
Earned income
434,288
162,308
99,870
534,158
162,308
490,024
155,051
Total incoming resources
596,596
99.870
696,466
645.075
Resources expended
Charitable activities
636,709
99,870
736.579
650,733
Total resources expended
636,709
99,870
736,579
650,733
Net incominglloutgoing) resources
140,1131
140,1131
15,6581
Total funds brought forward
Theatre tax relief
219,034
219,034
215,412
9,280
Total funds carried fonvard
178,921
178,921
219,034
The notes on page5 8 to 11 form part of these financial statements.
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BAIANCE SHEEr
AS AT 31 MARCH 2024
Note
2024
2023
Flxed Assets
Tangible fixed a55ets
1,257
2,106
Current Assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
176,021
85,919
223,247
72,980
261.940
296,227
Creditors- amounts falling due
withln one year
84.276
79.299
Net Current Assets
177.664
216,928
Net assets
178.921
219,034
Income Fund5
Unrestricted f unds
178.921
219,034
178,921
219.034
The financial ststements on page 6 to 11 were authorised for issue on
Trustee
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NOTESTO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
l. Accounting Policies
lal Basis of accounting
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting 2nd
Reporting by Charitie5.' Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities
preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021. Assets and liabilities are initiallv
recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the
relevant accounting policy note.
Ibl Incoming resources
All incoming resources are included in the Statement of financial activities when the
charity is entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable
accuracv.
Icl Resources expended
Expenditure is recognised on an accrual basis 35 a liability is incurred. Expenditure
includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is reported as part of the
expenditure to which it relates.
Costs of generating voluntary income comprises those costs incurred by the charity in
raising income.
Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of
its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be
allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to
support them.
2. Voluntary income
Unrestricted Restricted
2024
2024
Total Funds
2024
2023
Donations
Government grants
21,546
412,742
21,546
512,612
11,413
478,611
99,870
434,288
99,870
534.158
490,024
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ICONT...)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Earned Income
Unrestricted Restricted
2024
2024
Total Funds
2024
2023
Fees received
162,308
162,308
155,051
162,308
162,308
155,051
Employee5
The average number of employees during the period was 16.
Costs of charitable activities
Unrestricted Restrirted
2024
2024
Total Fund5
2024
2023
Charitable expenditure
636,709
99,870
736,579
650,733
Tangible fixed assets
Computer
Equipment
Cost or valuation
At l April 2023
Additions
10,221
329
At 31 March 2024
10,550
Depreciation
At l April 2023
Charge for period
8,115
1,178
At 31 March 2024
9,293
Net book value
As at 31 March 2024
1,257
As at 31 March 2023
2,106
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ICONT...)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Debtors
2024
2023
Trade debtors
Prepayments & accrued income
Other debtors
150,223
16,518
9,280
192,637
20,580
10,030
176,021
223.247
Credltors - amounts falllng due
within one year
Trade creditors
Accruals & deferred income
2024
2023
17,709
66,567
11,306
67.993
84,276
79,299
Unrestricted Restricted
2024
2024
Total Funds
2024
2023
9. Opening funds
Incoming resources
Outgoing resources
Theatre tax relief
219,034
596,596
1636.7091
219,034
215,412
99,870
696,466
645,075
199,8701 1736,5791 1650,7331
9,280
Closing funds
178,921
178.921
219,034
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SCHEDULE OF EXPENSES
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Unrestricted Restricted
2024
2024
Total Funds
2024
2023
Cost of sales
Wages and salaries
Social security
Subcontractor labour
Staff pensions
318,789
25,396
209,426
7.824
43,177
361,966
25,396
215,880
7,824
309,385
23,727
157,832
7,297
6,454
Overheads
Room hire
General project costs
Accountancy
Bank fees
Consulting
Sundry
Insurance
Printing & stationery
IT software and consumables
Legal and professional
Rent
Staff training
Subscriptions
Travel
Bad debt
Entertaining
Depreciation
2,611
10,657
3.942
117
3,520
121
599
1,876
2,211
1,443
40,000
4,054
50,657
3.942
522
5.953
4,454
1,004
1,899
2,211
4,912
40,180
2,609
431
405
2,433
4,333
405
23
6,029
634
2,309
2,262
2,220
4,552
2,270
898
41,504
loo
302
1,228
4.491
1,719
1,403
40,250
300
279
1,178
405
64
4.896
1,783
1,403
40,978
300
279
1,178
728
636,709
99,870
736,579
650,733
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UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Registered Charity No: 1182477
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UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
CONTENTS
Page
Company information
Trustees, report
Statement of trustees, responsibilities
Independent examiner's report
Statement of f inancial activities
Balance sheet
Notes
8-11
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FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Trustees..
O E Napier
J Davies Iresigned 18110/20231
R Potts
J Parris
P Kiff (resigned 25107/20231
E Sheldon MBE
A Calland
K Swift
AAII
M Tomlinson
P Cockcroft
S Oyetey (appointed 19107120231
A Phiri (appointed 18110120231
CEO:
R Friel
Bankers..
National Westminster Bank
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The trustees present their report and the financial statements for the period ended 31 March
2024. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set
out in note I to the accounts and comply with the charity's trust deed, the Charities Act 2011 and
the Charities SORP IFRS 1021.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Organisational strurture
The charity operates through the Trustees who have board meetings every 3 months. Volunteers
and interns report to the Office Manager, Actors and group-workers report to the Project
Manager and Drama Practitioners report to Lead Practitioners- the Lead Practitioners then
report to the Senior Drama Practitioner. Then Office Manager, the Senior Drama Practitioner and
the Project Manager then all report to the CEO, who will report to the Board of Trustees.
Recruitment and training of trustees
The charity adheres to its Diversity and Equality Policy in all recruitment. They undertake
interviews, references and view DBS checks.
All staff undergo regular safeguarding training as well as more specialist training in our
approaches and specific safeguarding areas (such as exploitation, sexual abuse, mental
health etcl.
Reserves pollcy and rlsk management
The Odd Arts Reserves Policy is to maintain sufficient level of reserves to enable normal operating
activities to continue over a period of up to 9 months should a shortfall in income occur and to
take account of potential risk5 and contingencie5 that may arise from time to time. Thi5 amount
would equate to approximately £333,000 (correct July 20231.
Until we reach the required reSee amount, we will keep back all surplus income each year,
minus a 25 50°A contribution of yearly surplus towards the company business plan aims in order
to develop the organisation further and reach more beneficiaries thereby increasing impact.
Excluded from the Reserves Policy is income associated with: Restricted Funds (Earmarked
Income from fundersl.
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES ICONT...)
PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The level of reserves required by Odd Arts will be monitored by the board of Trustees and
reviewed annually (shortly after publication of the accounts each yearl.
Our current reserves stand at £178,921 las of March 20241. To reach our target reserves, we aim
to achieve a surplus of approximately IO% per year, lin accordance with our current business plan
and financial forecasts, and necessary business development costs). Our current reserves
POSltion we believe places us in a safe position that will provide us with some f lexibility to react to
any financial challenges.
The trustees have a designated staff member to oversee project spending and any financial
decisions above 20% of annual turnover must be formally agreed by the Board. The Board and
CEO take joint responsibility for.. Keeping finance documents in accordance with governing
document and relevant legislation; reducing expenditure where possible and suitable,.
preventing fraud,. co-design fundraising strategy; ensure financial sustainability and feasibility
and put in place any measures where necessary- assisting with new project budgets where
necessary; action plan for income streams and target figures; review and re-agree where
necessary staff salaries.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Charitable objects
The Trust'5 objects, are as follow5:
Relief of disadvantage through engagement in arts and culture by disadvantaged groups
Advancement of education and skills through accredited artistic opportunities
Reduced risk of offending and re-offending
Promotion of mental well-being including increased confidence and self-worth
Promotion and advancement of community cohesion, equality and diversity through
creative engagement
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES Icorir..)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Achlevements and performance
The Charity commenced operation on 16 March 2019 when it took over the assets and
liabilities of the Odd Theatre Community Interest Companywhich ceased operating on the
same date.
Results for the period
Incoming resources totalled £696,466 and a loss before tax of £40,113 was made during the
period.
Audltors
The trustees consider that for the perlod ended 31 March 2024 the company was entitled to
exemption from a statutory audit.
Charity No. 1182477
By order of the Trustees.
Date:
ID /. / IOLS
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srATEMEMf OF TRUSTEES. RESPONSIBILITIES
PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The charity trustees are responsible for preparing a trusteeg annual report and financial
statements in accordance with applicable law and Unlted Kingdom Accounting Standards {United
Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice}.
Law applicable to charities in England and Wales requlres the trustees to prepare financial
statements for each financial period which give a true and fair view of charity and of the incoming
resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial
statements the trustees are required to:
select suitable accounting policies and 3pply them consistently:
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP
make reasonable and prudent judgements and estimates,.
state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed. subject to any material
departures disdosed and explained in the financial statements,.
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it Is inappropriate to
presume that the company will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable
accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the
financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the applicable Charities (Accounts and
Reports) Regulations, and the provisions of the Trust deed. They are also responsible for
safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence tsking reasonable steps for the prevention and
detection of fraud and other irregularities.
By order of the Board
Trustee
Date: ID
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Independent examinerfs report to the trustees of Odd Arts CIO
We report on the accounts ofthe company for the period ended 31 March 2024, which are set
out on pages 6 to 11.
Respertive responsibilitie5 OA trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees
consider that an audit is not required for this period under section 144121 of the Charities Act
2011 Ithe 2011 Act).
It is my responsibility to-
examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charitv
Commission under section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act- and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Bosis of independent exominer's report
Since the Company's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a
body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that l am qualified to undertake the
examination because l a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountant5, which is one of the
listed bodies
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charitv
Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and
a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any
unusual items or di5c105ures in the account5, and the seeking of explanations from you as
trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the
evidence that would be required in an audit and, consequently no opinion is given as to whether
the accounts present a 'true and fair Vie and the report is limited to those matters set out in
the statement below.
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Independent examinees report to the trustees of Odd Arts CIO Icont...)
Independent examinerf5 Statement
In connertion with my examination, no matter has come to my attention which gives me
reasonable cause to believe that. in any material respect, the requirements:
to keep 3ccounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Att,. èrnd
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the
accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
have not been met.
Stephen Verber FCA
Alexander & Co LLP
Chartered Accountants
Centurion House, 129 Deansgate,
Manchester M3 3WFI
Date
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Note Unrestricted Restricted
2024
2024
Total Funds
2024
2023
Incoming resources
Voluntary income
Earned income
434,288
162,308
99,870
534,158
162,308
490,024
155,051
Total incoming resources
596,596
99.870
696,466
645.075
Resources expended
Charitable activities
636,709
99,870
736.579
650,733
Total resources expended
636,709
99,870
736,579
650,733
Net incominglloutgoing) resources
140,1131
140,1131
15,6581
Total funds brought forward
Theatre tax relief
219,034
219,034
215,412
9,280
Total funds carried fonvard
178,921
178,921
219,034
The notes on page5 8 to 11 form part of these financial statements.
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BAIANCE SHEEr
AS AT 31 MARCH 2024
Note
2024
2023
Flxed Assets
Tangible fixed a55ets
1,257
2,106
Current Assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
176,021
85,919
223,247
72,980
261.940
296,227
Creditors- amounts falling due
withln one year
84.276
79.299
Net Current Assets
177.664
216,928
Net assets
178.921
219,034
Income Fund5
Unrestricted f unds
178.921
219,034
178,921
219.034
The financial ststements on page 6 to 11 were authorised for issue on
Trustee
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ODD ARTS CIO
NOTESTO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
l. Accounting Policies
lal Basis of accounting
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting 2nd
Reporting by Charitie5.' Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities
preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021. Assets and liabilities are initiallv
recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the
relevant accounting policy note.
Ibl Incoming resources
All incoming resources are included in the Statement of financial activities when the
charity is entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable
accuracv.
Icl Resources expended
Expenditure is recognised on an accrual basis 35 a liability is incurred. Expenditure
includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is reported as part of the
expenditure to which it relates.
Costs of generating voluntary income comprises those costs incurred by the charity in
raising income.
Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of
its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be
allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to
support them.
2. Voluntary income
Unrestricted Restricted
2024
2024
Total Funds
2024
2023
Donations
Government grants
21,546
412,742
21,546
512,612
11,413
478,611
99,870
434,288
99,870
534.158
490,024
li
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ICONT...)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Earned Income
Unrestricted Restricted
2024
2024
Total Funds
2024
2023
Fees received
162,308
162,308
155,051
162,308
162,308
155,051
Employee5
The average number of employees during the period was 16.
Costs of charitable activities
Unrestricted Restrirted
2024
2024
Total Fund5
2024
2023
Charitable expenditure
636,709
99,870
736,579
650,733
Tangible fixed assets
Computer
Equipment
Cost or valuation
At l April 2023
Additions
10,221
329
At 31 March 2024
10,550
Depreciation
At l April 2023
Charge for period
8,115
1,178
At 31 March 2024
9,293
Net book value
As at 31 March 2024
1,257
As at 31 March 2023
2,106
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ICONT...)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Debtors
2024
2023
Trade debtors
Prepayments & accrued income
Other debtors
150,223
16,518
9,280
192,637
20,580
10,030
176,021
223.247
Credltors - amounts falllng due
within one year
Trade creditors
Accruals & deferred income
2024
2023
17,709
66,567
11,306
67.993
84,276
79,299
Unrestricted Restricted
2024
2024
Total Funds
2024
2023
9. Opening funds
Incoming resources
Outgoing resources
Theatre tax relief
219,034
596,596
1636.7091
219,034
215,412
99,870
696,466
645,075
199,8701 1736,5791 1650,7331
9,280
Closing funds
178,921
178.921
219,034
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SCHEDULE OF EXPENSES
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Unrestricted Restricted
2024
2024
Total Funds
2024
2023
Cost of sales
Wages and salaries
Social security
Subcontractor labour
Staff pensions
318,789
25,396
209,426
7.824
43,177
361,966
25,396
215,880
7,824
309,385
23,727
157,832
7,297
6,454
Overheads
Room hire
General project costs
Accountancy
Bank fees
Consulting
Sundry
Insurance
Printing & stationery
IT software and consumables
Legal and professional
Rent
Staff training
Subscriptions
Travel
Bad debt
Entertaining
Depreciation
2,611
10,657
3.942
117
3,520
121
599
1,876
2,211
1,443
40,000
4,054
50,657
3.942
522
5.953
4,454
1,004
1,899
2,211
4,912
40,180
2,609
431
405
2,433
4,333
405
23
6,029
634
2,309
2,262
2,220
4,552
2,270
898
41,504
loo
302
1,228
4.491
1,719
1,403
40,250
300
279
1,178
405
64
4.896
1,783
1,403
40,978
300
279
1,178
728
636,709
99,870
736,579
650,733
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