B **www.kindredstudios.co.uk** **Kindred Studios REPORT & ACCOUNTS 2021–22** C “Having studio space within Kindred allows me to show my work to the community and also the art industry which was not possible working from home.” **Amelia Lancaster, Fine artist** “Kindred is a hive of ideas and collaborations not only with art but with how creativity can improve our communities as a whole.” **Jon Rees, Photographer** “It is such a great way to explore different creative activities and it’s amazing to have the time and space to just focus on doing something creative and lovely.” **Participant from a session for NHS Staff at Kindred** “I like the Kindred Studios venue, it is spacious, bright and has a wonderful feeling of creativity.” **Imperial Health outpatient on a social prescribing placement** D **1** ## Foreword ## Angelique Schmitt – CEO, Kindred Studios s well as focusing on getting our application Athrough planning, our priorities for 2021–22 was to settle our artists in their studios, establish ourselves in the area and fundraise in order to deliver more creative programmes which will be of benefit to young people in the local area. We aimed to find ways **The year started well and was made all the better by being granted an additional full year on our lease so that we could try and secure the planning for our forever home in Hammersmith and Fulham.** ## **“This year also allowed us to integrate ourselves into the local the area where we are beginning to build relationships with local businesses and organisations.”** the area where we are beginning to build relationships with local businesses and organisations. We began to reach out to schools in the Hammersmith and Fulham area and built working relationships with three local colleges, hosting their students for studio visits, artist talks and work experiences. of introducing wider audiences into the local arts scene and we did just that! The creative community is getting to know each other really well and getting more involved in collective activities from weekly figure drawing to exhibitions like the one at the Bhavan centre involving 11 members of Kindred. Our artists are also getting involved in tending to the garden and growing vegetables and whilst our green spaces thrive, relationships also blossom over the daily lunches provided in our artist cafe. Our end of accounting year finished on a high with being awarded £9,960 of Awards for All Lottery funding to help hire a fantastic part-time educational coordinator to increase our educational outreach whilst working with schools to increase the number of students benefiting from what we offer. Watch this space! Kindred’s second Open Studios on the weekend of 18–19 June 2022 was a great success with almost 963 visitors attending over the course of the weekend and were treated to and incredible series of talks and demonstrations as well as free workshops for 75 participants of all ages ranging from animation to flower printing. The lottery funding has also enabled us to deliver a unique photographic-therapy programme for NHS doctors in distress to take place. We are looking forward to reporting on the outcome in our next annual report. This year also allowed us to integrate ourselves into the local **Angelique Schmitt** 2 3 ## **The year in numbers** **Providing a beautiful creative spaces, away from the clinical environment of hospitals for** 185 outpatients **as part of our social** 963 **prescribing scheme with visitors at our annual Imperial Health Charity Open Studios with many young people interested in the arts.** Year **extension on our lease! 1** 67 **artists in residence – including bursary places** 4 2300 artists **on our waiting list** **We hosted** 83 young people **for tours and work experience and received funding at the end of the accounting year with which to hire a part-time educational coordinator to further help increase this output.** ## **Providing** 10,500 square feet **of affordable studios in West London Working with students from 3** local colleges **In a recent survey** 100% **of students said that they would not have access to similar experiences at their colleges and schools.** 75 Open Studios 5 ## Social prescribing: Kindred Studios & Imperial Heath Charity collaboration ## **Lauren Humphries Arts Engagement Coordinator** with different types of art – this inspires participants who previously may not have felt confident in making art. The studios have played a role in helping quite isolated individuals or those with low self-esteem to connect with their local community, develop new friendships and explore new interests. Our partnership with Kindred has enabled us to work with artists based at the studios on projects which help improve the hospital experience for patients, visitors and staff. As an NHS Trust Charity we prioritise improving our hospital communities’ experience. Our partnership with Kindred Studios has enabled us to further expand upon our creative support to our hospital communities outside of the hospital environment. Through delivering workshops at Kindred we have been able to work with patients and staff of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. The workshop space is an inspiring environment where artists’ work is on display. It is lovely to run workshops in an environment filled ## **Feedback from Imperial Health outpatients:** ‘Kindred Studio is very pleasant and spacious. I find the venue easy to get.’ ‘The sessions have been a place of community and a place to receive rather than give out . Friendships have formed and therapeutic creative experience has been had .’ ## **Sessions for NHS staff at Kindred:** ‘The creative session took me as an A&E doctor out of chaos in my head and stress.’ ‘I feel this is fabulous that we can have an opportunity to participate in such activities.’ ‘I really enjoyed meeting new people. It is very relaxing to do something so creative in a bustling city. I really appreciate you putting this on.’ ‘I am really grateful to have been able to attend this workshop. It brought out the inner child in me. It was nice meeting other Trust staff and also an opportunity to be in a social setting.’ ‘Gave me a chance to do something enjoyable and mindful after a busy day at work.’ 6 7 Artists at Kindred ## **Jad Oakes – multidisciplinary artist** “The opportunity to be part of the creative community at Kindred has unparalleled benefits. I feel that I am part of an inclusive, nurturing environment that encourages the cross pollination of ideas, networks, skills and knowledge, vital to sustaining my creative practice. As a multidisciplinary artist, I work on a series of long term projects, each employing very different mediums and being offered a free studio at Kindred has accelerated development of my practice, allowed me to build confidence in my ability and to go out to market with much more ambitious work.” ## **Amelia Lancaster – fine artist** Having studio space within Kindred allows me to show my work to the community and also the art industry which was not possible working from home. Kindred feels like an oasis of calm and good away from other difficulties. Thank you! ## **Anthony Laurencin, painter** Kindred studios has really helped me to progress my art skills within the last few years. I can attend my studio at anytime, day or night, when I’m feeling inspired and get my ideas on to canvas. Without painting I would feel a bit useless. Kindred is a blessing. ## **Jon Rees – photographer** Kindred is a hive of ideas and collaborations not only with art but with how creativity can improve our communities as a whole. It provides me with support in so many ways. It nourishes me physically, emotionally and intellectually. Kindred is my sanctuary and my family, it’s what I’ve been looking for my whole life without even knowing it. ## **Babajide Olatunji – painter** What strikes me about Kindred Studios is its diversity and community. Bringing different ideas together, collaborating with others helps me build more robust view of the world. Kindred studios is one of these rare nurturing environments that I would like to see grow. ## **Sara Choudhrey – multidisciplinary artist** Having a local affordable studio space allows me to have a mental space to retain a healthy work-life balance, this great community of artists and visiting work experience students inspire and encourage me on my creative journey. 8 9 ## **Olivia Streeton – painter** _… About working with young people as part of work experience at Kindred…_ I was nervous working with young people at first, however the experience was truly rewarding. I felt nourished and inspired and will be keen to meet the new cohort this coming year. ## **Pascal Romme – fine artist** My studio at Kindred is a dedicated, private, quiet, safe and stimulating environment to make and experiment. Being part of this community has made an enormous impact: artists and makers here always support one another, and such interactions enriches my work and wellbeing. ## **Piran Harte – heritage furniture restorer** Having an affordable studio at Kindred has allowed my practice to have more impact for social good, which is very valuable to me. I’ve been able to pass my knowledge on to the next generation, working with students and bringing a paid trainee on board. **KINDRED STUDIOS Unaudited Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 September 2022** ## **Charity Registration number 1182692** **Company registration number 09764226** 10 ## **KINDRED STUDIOS** ## **Financial Statements Year Ended 30 September 2022** |**Contents**|**Pages**| |---|---| |Trustees’ Annual Report|4 to 6| |Independent Examiner’s Report|7| |Statement of Financial Activities|8| |Balance Sheet|9| |Notes to the Financial Statements|11 to 16| 2 ## **KINDRED STUDIOS** ## **Trustees’ Annual Report Year Ended 30 September 2022** The Trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30 September 2022. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019). ## **KINDRED STUDIOS** ## **Trustees’ Annual Report (continued) Year Ended 30 September 2022** 2.1.1 To advance education through the promotion and encouragement of the practice and appreciation of the arts, in particular (without limitation) through the provision of high-quality arts education programmes; 2.1.2 To further any other purpose which is exclusively charitable under the laws of England and Wales. ## **Achievements and Performance** ## **Structure, Governance and Management** Kindred Studios is a charitable company limited by guarantee and governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association dated 6 March 2019. Kindred Studios was registered as a charity (number 1182692) with the Charity Commission on 29 March 2019. The board is made- up of three Trustees, including Chair and CEO. Trustees recruitment of Trustees can be nominated by any current member of the Board and can only be appointed by consensus decision. In recruiting prospective trustees, the Board’s policy is to seek a broad range of experience relevant to the work of the charity, with particular focus on the area in which it most needs help. The board’s present remit is to house the project in order to achieve stability. ## **Objectives and Activities** Kindred Studios became a registered charity, number 1182692 on the 29[th] of March 2019 The purpose of Kindred Studios is to advance education through the provision of high quality educational programmes designed to support young people as well as broaden public access to the arts. Kindred Studios creates a unique, inspiring and supportive working environment for a wide range of professional creative practitioners with a wide variety of disciplines, who in turn, accept to be part of an essential and meaningful mentorship resource for young people that are interested in pursuing a career in the arts. As well as mentorships, Kindred offers vocational tours with the aim of engaging and inspiring young people to think about their futures. By October 2021, Kindred had nine months left on its existing lease for the Shepherds Bush site. The primary focus and objective for the year was to create stability by securing planning on its forever home in Ravenscourt Stores but planning proved to be difficult. Two further sets of consultant reports requested by LBHF’s planners which were duly commissioned, alongside a broader campaign inviting the neighbours of the new site in Ravenscourt to the present and live site to inform and reassure them that their concerns over traffic and noise issues. By the end of the financial year, planning consent remained unresolved. On a positive note, by November 2021 on receipt of £9,960 generously granted by the Lottery Fund, Kindred delivered two incredible programmes in line with its charity objectives. The first of which started in February 2022 was delivered by a very talented Kindred artist, Jon Rees. Jon’s photographic therapy course was offered to NHS Staff across various Trusts to help alleviate the stress indirectly caused by Covid 19 through seven-week photography sessions. 42 NHS staff took part, all participants noted a change of perspective for the best after the course was finished with many wanting to continue. An exhibition of the photographs took place at Kindred and was open to all members of the public. The second major development, with the help of lottery funding, was in June 2022 when Kindred hired Camilla Brendon as its part-time Education coordinator. Camilla was hired to further develop relationships with local colleges, recruit students with an interest in pursuing a career in the arts and match them with Kindred’s immense pool of talent for a meaningful work experience and careers guidance. The results of this programme will fully feature in the next academic year, in our next financial year. ## **Public Benefit** The Trustees confirm that in planning the charity's activities, they have referred to and had regard of the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit in line with its objectives. Kindred’s reputation in West London is going from strength to strength; in June 2022, Kindred Studios hosted a Summer Open Studios, attracting 963 visitors who took part in workshops and attended demonstrations and performances- amongst the visitors were the families of young people who had previously been involved in Kindred’s education programme. The event was a real success and a wholehearted celebration of local Arts. 5 4 of local Arts. The year Ènded wth the wonderful news of an eYt•temeni I have c¢mpleted ffly examinarlw. I confirm that M matters ha¥e tome to my attention St) connertiun with theexarnlnatlon8riin8 me cause to bel￿.. Total reservesof £l74.216are held attheyear-end of which £113,729arevnrEStricted and £60,487 are restricted Free reserves amounred to £109,331 at the year end. accountln8 retords not kept In respect of the Company as requlred by sectlon 386of ihe 2￿6Art.. or the aCcO￿nIS do not accord w5th Ih05e records.or the a(C￿nIS do not tompty wilh the accountin8 reouirements olsectlon 396 oltho 2CO6 Actotherth4n any reguiiefflent that the accounts ltye a tiue and fair view whkP4 i% not a mattw ¢¢nsklered 45 Part ol an IndepeTrJent examinaiion,. u the accounts h3ve not been prepared In accordarKe vrith the meii¥Jds and Plintlples of the Sta¢ernent ol Rp£ommend￿ Prartice for a£countin8 4ffid purtlll8 ty Charit￿5 lawicable io charities prepaiin8 th¢ir accounts in cor¢J¥rtÈ Wilh the Financlal Rep)rtin8 SI￿dard appllcable in th* UK and epublKof Ireland IFRS 10211. Reserves Pollcy The ch3riV5 Intentlon15 to malntain 3dequ¥te reserves, equal tothree months'worth of stam and operating expense5, which together with funds raised in the year will enable ￿ to continue it5 prograrnmes. Plans for Future Perlods Kindred Studios. most pressiD8 objective thi5 ye4r is to secure the plannin8 consents and consequent funding for ihe refurbi5hTnent of 115 first loTrg-temi home. The stabiliry att3ined from havln8 a solld basè from which to operate will enable the charity to secure a working team to deliver IDng-tertn objective5. I hive no con¢¢ms and have corne acr055 no Olhor matiers Ki cijr+nedion ￿th the eMamin•tion ¢0 which attention should be dlawn In ihis report Order to enabks 0 pmpef undtrst•fidin8of the ac(ounts to ￿ reached. Slgned o helr behal AQA Susan Plumb A e5 Watts, Chartéred Accountsnts Stèlfjon Approath, Newport Street, s￿ndOn. 5hjre.SN130U 101082023 Mr C Grrffin Trnstee KINDRED STLIDI Date li ioj? KINOREDSTUOIOS KINDRÉD STUDIOS Statementof flnanc1alaci1￿t1e$f0r the earended 30th Se Ilncludlng Incomè8nd Exp@nd￿Urè Aeeountl tember2022 ternent of 14mber 2022 I P051tlOThaSat30 Note5 2022 2021 Unrestricted funds RestDcted funds 2022 Income.. Total funds 2022 Totsi funds 2021 FlxedAssets.' Notes 2022 Tangible FrAed A55et5 4,398 5.497 Incomefoi the perfod.. 238.104 2.gSD 241,184 232.338 4,398 Yotal Income.. 338,Z04 2.980 241,184 231338 rrentA55et5: enditure.. Cash ai Bank 229.471 132,865 Debtor5 IL052 127,485 4.015 6.658 haritsbleexpendiiure 136.722 12,182 148,9D4 Cuttent UablI￿les. Crediior5.' amouni fallin8duewilhin one year Totsl Éxpenditufe.. 136,722 12,182 148.9D4 138.537 163.6681 163.0841 Net movement in fund5'. 101.482 92.280 93.801 Netcurr@nt assets 169,818 76,439 Total funds at l October 2021 12,247 69,689 81,936 NetAssets 174.216 81,936 Total fundsat30 september ZQ12 113,729 60,487 174,216 81,936 Thenotes on paBes 11 and 161ornn part Df thes¢fin•nihlFt*¢mynts. ftesiricred Funds Unrestricted Funds li 60,487 113.729 69,689 12.247 Total Funds 174,216 81,936 The charitable company is eniirled to exempiion from iudit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 forthe yearended 31 March 2022. The Members h3ve not required the company to obt3in an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2022 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Acr 2006. KINDRED STVD105 KINDREDSTUDIOS starement of FlTranclal Posltlon a5 at 30 Se mber2022-tontlfflued ment5 mbér 2022 For the r ended 30Se The trustees acknowled8e their responsibilitiés for lal ensurin8 that the chtritable cotnpany keep5 accounting record5 that comply with Sections 386 and 387 ofthe Companie5 Act 2(Q6 and Ibl preparinÉfintntial statÈment5whichgive a true and fair￿eW ofthe stateof affairs of the charitable eompany as at the ertd of each finaTrcial year and of its surplus or deficit for etth finantial yearin accordancewith the requirement5 ofSectiOn5394 and 395 and whS¢h etheiwise comply with the requirÈmÈnts of thè CompÈrties Act 2 relating to finèncial 5tatement5, $0 far a5 applicable tothe charitable companv. L. Accountlng Polldes Ba￿S otpiepailn8 IheflThantlal siatemÈhts Thefin3nclal st2t@mÈntgof the ¢hariiablecompany. whi¢h lsa pywic benefitentity under FRS 102, have been prepared In accordance with the Charities 50RP IFRS 1021'Accountsn8 and Repprting byChiritie5'.Siaternentof Recommended Practiceapplicabletochariue5 prepaTing RepuNit of iièland IFRS 1021 Ipffeclive 1 13nU?ry 2D191'. FiDallci31 ReportlQ8 Standard 102 The Fin¥n¢i¥l Reporting Standard ap￿Ica￿e In the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Cotnpanies Act 2006. The financia15taiernents have been prepared under the historical c05t conveniion. The accounts were approved by theTru5te250n...81812023.................................and signed on thÈir behalf by Thefinancial 5tatemenis8reprepared instvling,whi¢h isthefundifjnalwron¢yoltheentity ¥nd 15 r￿nded to rhe nearest E. 1010812023 GolnÉeon¢errt Thetru#eesare not •wore of 8Dy ttbaterial uncertaintie5 regardin8gDin8 toncem. 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