Open Aerial
Charity Number: 1186538
Annual Report and Accounts 1 April 2024 – 31 March 2025
Trustees’ Annual Report
Objectives and Activities
Open Aerial is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) established to make aerial arts accessible to all. The charity aims to provide opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to experience and participate in aerial arts, promoting health, confidence, and creativity.
Achievements and Performance
During the year, the charity’s focus was on building its fundraising base and ensuring compliance with Charity Commission requirements. Income was received primarily through online fundraising platforms such as JustGiving and Charities Trust. No charitable expenditure was made during the financial year as the trustees are building reserves to support future activities and programmes.
Financial Review
The charity’s total income for the year was £486.82, with expenditure of £75.00 (bank charges). This resulted in a net increase of £411.82 in funds. The year-end closing bank balance as at 31 March 2025 was £5,939.00.
Trustees
The trustees who served during the year were: Edel Wigan Ella King Yasmin Strong
| Receipts & Payments Account | |
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| Receipts | |
| Donations / fundraising £486.82 |
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| Other income Total Receipts £486.82 |
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| Payments | |
| Bank charges £75.00 |
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| Charitable activities / other costs | – |
| Total Payments £75.00 |
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| Net movement in funds: +£411.82 |
Cash at bank carried forward: £5,939.00
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
Bank balance at 31 March 2025: £5,939.00 Other assets: None Liabilities: None
Trustees’ Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ annual report and accounts.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees:
Edel Wigan ....................................................... Trustee
Date: 14th September 2025