CREATED CREATIVE REPORT AND FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Charfty No: 1187027
CREATED CREATIVE Contsnts Pa8e Legal and adminlstrative information Trustee5 Annual Report Independent Examiners Report Recelpts and Payments Account Prlnclpal accounting poliae5 Notes to the accounts
LEGALAND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Charity Name Created Creatlve Charfty Reglstratlon Numb¢r 1187027 RestEred Offlce Bucklngharn Parish Church Castle Street Buckingham MK18 IB5 Trustees The trustees wlK• served durlng the year and up to the date of thls report were as follow5: Mrs E Ellas Mrs P Stanton-saringer Mf5 A Hardy Mrs A Ha8on Mrj Ellas Independent Examlner Steven Blshop 25 Chichester Close Godalming GU85PA Banker5 Natwest Bank 80 Hlgh Street Stony Stratford Milton Keynes MKII IAJ
CREATED CREATIVE TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The trustees present their report and the unaudited financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025, which have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis as permitted by the Charities Act 2011. Reference and Administrdtive Delalls Reference and admlnlstratlve details are shown on page l of the financial Statements. Tn4$tees The trustees who seNed the charity during the perlod were: Mrs E Ellas Mr5 P Stanton-saringer MrsA Hardy Mrs A Ha8on Mrj Elias Objects The Object of the CIO is for the beneflt of the publlc, the advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the Statement of Faith primarity through the creative arts. To fulfil thls our charivs aims and objective5 are: To provwje trainin8 to equlp churches and or8anlsatlons with the skills and knowledge to Incorporate creative arts as partof thelr promotion and expssIOn of the Christian faith to reach out wlthin their ommunities. To provide engaglng creatlvity workshops and seminars, open to all. as a way to learn about the Christian Fdlth and express self- gNlng catIVe Pastoral Care to those who would not otherwise have acce5S to the same due to their social or economic Clrcumstances. To operate both within the UK and internatlonally In specific areas of need or conflict to relieve trauma and enhance emotional wellbein8 through creative arts and mlnistry. The tharlty became registered on 18 Dmber 2019. The charitfs 8overnSrg document Is its tonstltution, adopted on 18 December 2019. Members are Ilsted on the legal and admlnlstrative details on page l. There must be at least 3 charlty trustees-although there is no maxlmum number of trustees permitted. Funds not immedi*ely qUId are placed on bank deposit.
CREATED CREATIVE TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT {continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARUI 2025 Unrestrlcted Funds The unrestrfrted fvnd represents funds that rnay be applied by the trustees in fulfilment of the general objectives of the charity. Achlevements and Obhrtlv•s Aprll 2024- Marth 2025 Created Creative has run a totsl of 28 sessions In the period April 2024 to Marth 2025. We have run physical sesslons. alon8side ular zcM)m sessions for those overseas, further afield or not able to be In physical group setting. The breakdown of sessions conducted is: 16 open creativity 5e55ion% 2 open craft workshops. 8 speclfic church l outreach seminars. 2 treat days. Sessions induded: Bucklngham Parish Church and The Centre (community space), Bucklngham- creattvity outreach seminar5 {21, circa 10 people at each. November 2024 and February 2025; Chrlstmas craft morning ft>r circa 24 people. December 2024; Easter crdft momlng for clrca 15 people, March 2025. Between 2 and 4 of our team ran these events, Oxford Diocese Lay Ministers conference, Didcot- June 2024 for clrca 24 people. We facllitated 2 semlnars. Two of our team ran these tlmes. Onllne via zoom- open monthly creatbvity sesslons for circa 6-12 people each month. Stanton HoLtse, OxfordshI- we ran 2 team creative retreat days for clrca 8 people- April 2024 and October 2024. Creativity session at St Andrev/s Church Oxford women's weekend away, Chesham for circa 12 people-january 2025. The above were supported by a team of volunteer4 rangin8 from 2 to 4 people. We currently have 12 fdcilltator volunteers. Highllghts: Kintsugi Sessions: we ran 2 outreach creative sessions on the tkome of Kintsugi- a Japanese technlque for repairing pottery wlth seams of gold. These creatlvlty time5 were well reIved and beneficial for improvlng mentsl health and well-being. Monthty online zoom sesslons: attendees Joln from across the UK and Intematlonalty. We have welcomed new people to the sessions. who have found us via word of mouth, or through our website or advertlsln8 through Premier Chrlstian Radio magazines. Group sizes average 6 to 12 people. Chrlstmas creativity craft morning at Buckingham Parlsh Church: We facilitsted a mornlng of Christmas crafts, four of our team led a craft and people rotsted around different actfvltie&
CREATED CREATIVE TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (contlnued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARQI 2025 At the end of the financlal year flve trustees were In place. The trustees are thankful to the volunteers of Created Creatlve for Supporti sessions and for all their input. DuTlng the year we have also: Continued to send a monthly Ipiration email to our supporters. Produced a cated Creatlve calendar to send to our partners and supporters. Continued to advertise our work more widely through the Church Times and Premler Radio maga21nes. Continued to update our webslte. O¥er the comin8 year our objectlves to support grovrth of artlvlty are to: Contlnue to train and Increase the volunteer base. Add new trustees to our board. Contlnue to run re8ular zoom and physlcal sesslons. Continue to update our website. Ensure the sustsinability of the charity throu8h relevant flnanclal support. Continue to fi1 strategies to advertlse our work more widely. Ensurfng our work dellvets ¢xr alm&. Each year we will rewew our obJectives and activities to ensure they continue to reflect our alms. We will refer to the Charity Commission's 8eneral guidance on publlc benefrt when carrying out thls review and when plannin8 our future activitles. The revlew wlll help u5 to ensure Our aim, oblectbves and activities remain focused on our ststed purpose. Publlc Benefit All our activities are undertaken to further our charitable purposes forthe publlc benefit.
CREATED CREATIVE TRUSTEE5 ANNUAL REPORT (¢ontlnued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Resp(51b111tleS of the Trustees The Trustees are responsible for preparlng the Trustees Annual Report and the financlal statements In accordance with applicable law and UK Accounting Stsndards (UK Generally Accepting Accounting Practlce). Company law requires the trustee5 to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair vlew of the stste of affatrs of the tharity. In preparlng these flnandal statements, the trustees a requId to., Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them conslstently; Observe the methods and principle5 in the Charltles SORP- Make judgements and estimates that a reasonable and prudent: Stste vthether applicable UK Accounting Stsndards have been followed, subject to any materlal dèparture dlsclosed and explained in the financial ststements: and Prepare the financlal statements on the golng concern basls unless It is inappropriate to presume that the company will contlnue in business. The trustees are responsible for keeplng proper accountlng records that disthse wlth reasonable accuracy at any tlme the flnancial posltion of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charlty and hen for taklng reasonable steps for the prevention and detectlon of fraud and other irre8ularitles. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER Steven 81shop has been appointed as independent examiner for the ensulng year. Signed on behalf of the Trustees bv: Mrs A Ha8on Trustee 23 June 2025
CREATED CREATIVE INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS. REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF CREATED CREAllvE I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025 which are Set out on page5 7 to 9. Respethe responsibilities of trustees and examlner The trustees are responsible for the preparatlon of the accounts. The trustees ¢Dn5ider that an audit is not required for thi5 year under section 145 of the Charitie5 Act 2011 Ithe 2011 Artl and that. although not required. an independent examination is needed. Having satisfled myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to.. examine the accounts under section 130 of the Act; follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity CoMmi10n under sertion 14515llb) of the 2011 Act: and state whether partlcular matters have come to my attentton. Basis of Independe examlner's report My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Direttions gtven by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a tomparison of the a¢¢ounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual item5 or disc105ures in the accounts. and seeking explanation5 from you a5 trustees tonceming any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and Consequent no oplnion Is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view" and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Indendent exarnlner's statement In connection wlth my examination. no matter ha5 come to my attention: which gives me reasonable cause to believe that. in any material respect, the requlrements: to keep accounting records in accordan with sertion 386 of the Cornpanies Act 21x16; and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records. comply with the methods and principles of the Ststement of Recommended Prartice- Accounting and Reporting by Charities have not been met; or to which. in my opinion. attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understsnding of the accounts to be reached. Steven Bishop 25 Chichester Close Godalming Surrey GU8 SPA 2nd June 2025
CREATED CREATIVE RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 2025 Total 2024 Totsl Notss Recelpts Stewardship Buckingham Church Other Donation5 3.030 2,750 1.078 3,076 3.2Crt) 1,032 Total Receipts 6.858 7.308 Paym•nts Charitsble actwities Creativity Materials Travel and accommodation rithe and Givlng 666 705 493 360 ort Costs Offlce Costs Honorarium Printin& Posts8e and Stationery Insurance Marketin8 and IT Training 659 3,3(Kl 82 997 1624 595 3,225 169 1137 Governance Costs Independent RevEew 160 Totsl Payments 7,850 7.828 Net Recelpt (payment) 19911 1520) Cash batsnces brought forward 5,299 5,819 Cash balances (arrfed forward 4,308 5,299 These flnancial ststements were appn)ved by the members of the committee on 23 June 2025 and are sIgd on their behalf by: Mrj Elias Trustee
CREATED CREATIVE pMNapAL ACCOUNTING pouaES FOR THE YEAR ENOED 31 MARCH 2025 Income All Income Is included on the recelpts and payments basis as it ts incurred. Expendlture Expendlture is accounted for on a receipts and payments basls and has been classified under headlngs that aggregate all costs retingtO the charlty. Where costs cannot be dlrectly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activlties on a l>asis consistent with the use of resources. Fund a¢¢ountl UnStrirtedfvnds Unrestricted funds represetrt fund5 that are expendable at the discretion of the trustees in the furtherance of the objects of the charty. All funds received are unrestrirted.
CREATED CREATIVE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEFUS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Unrestrfcted Funds 2025 8alante brOughtforard Receipts in year Payments in year 5,299 6.858 17,850) 5,819 7.308 17,828) Balan carrfed forward 4.307 5299 2 Tntstees No trustee ceted remuneration. No expenses were reimbursed to any trustee {2024: £471, and £3,300 {2024: £3,225} was paid to I trustee in respett of an honorarium. There were no employees in the year.