Charity registration number: 1191660
BRINK PRODUCTIONS TRUSTEES' REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
BWP Inspire Ltd
Brink Productions Contents
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| Trustees' Report | 1—3 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 4 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 5 |
| Statement of Financial Position | 6 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 7—10 |
| The following pages do not form part of the statutory accounts: | |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 11 |
Brink Productions Trustees' Report For The Year Ended 30 April 2025
The trustees present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 30 April 2025.
Objectives and Activities
Aims and Objectives
To advance in life and help young people through:
(a) the provision of recreational and leisure time activities provided in the interest of social welfare, designed to improve their conditions of life.
(b) providing support and activities which develop their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals
Public Benefit
To continually provide platforms and spaces that give young people the opportunity to express themselves within their communities and to have a voice. Using a range of arts media and dance activities to allow young people to express themselves in any way they feel comfortable, to build confidence and to show young people in a positive light.
The trustees confirm that they have complied with the requirements of Section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit.
Achievements and Performance
Main Achievements
Future Plans
During the year, Brink Productions continued to deliver regular dance activities for young people in Moss Side, providing inclusive sessions that support physical health, confidence, and social connection.
The charity also continued its DJ and music production programmes, with delivery in Old Trafford and plans confirmed for continuation into the following year.
We intend to keep delivering projects throughout Greater Manchester and Trafford in partnership with appropriate Charities and local organisations. In the coming year, Brink Productions intends to continue delivering youth-focused projects across Greater Manchester and Trafford. Planned activity includes:
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Weekly dance sessions for young people, aimed at improving physical fitness and reducing isolation and loneliness
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Education and prevention projects surrounding youth violence
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Weekly Music production, recording and DJ programmes
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Mentoring and one-to-one support
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Fundraising and community engagement events
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Youth leadership roles
Beneficiaries
We aim to engage 500 beneficiaries through our youth projects and outreach programmes annually.
Through referrals and youth engagement.
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Reduce isolation and loneliness
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Build confidence and self-belief
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Develop self-efficacy and resilience
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Learn new creative and life skills
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Access mentoring and practical support
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Participate in youth leadership opportunities
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Brink Productions Trustees' Report (continued) For The Year Ended 30 April 2025
Structure, Governance and Management
Governing Document
Brink Productions is constituted as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO). The CIO was registered with the Charity Commission on 6th October 2020 with its charity number being 1191160.
The CIO is governed by a board of trustees. Trustees will meet at least once per calendar year. They are elected and opted under the terms of the Articles of Association. Overall responsibility for the management of Brink Productions rests with the board of trustees.
The day-to-day affairs are delegated to Miss Lisa Ellis, CEO under the direction of the trustees. All major decisions are taken collectively by the trustees and all the trustees give of their time freely.
Trustees can be paid for the provision of goods or services separate from their Trustee duties. Details of any related party transactions are disclosed as applicable.
A policy and procedure for the induction and training of new trustees is in place for new and existing trustees. Risk review The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, those related to the operations and finances of the CIO and are satisfied that systems are in place to manage our exposure to the major risks. Report back and review procedures strengthen these safeguards to ensure public benefit is achieved from all grants.
Reference and Administrative Details
Trustees
Mr Craig Barker Mr Kenneth Oboh Mr Ronald Atkinson Ms Kalene Marston
Charity Number
1191660
Independent Examiner
Thomas Middleton ACA BWP Inspire Ltd Charter Buildings Ashton Lane Sale Greater Manchester M33 6WT
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Brink Productions Trustees' Report (continued) For The Year Ended 30 April 2025
The trustees' report was approved by the board of trustees and signed on its behalf by:
Date 28/02/2025
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Brink Productions Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Brink Productions For The Year Ended 30 April 2025
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Brink Productions (the Trust) for the year ended 30 April 2025.
Responsibilities and Basis of Report
As the charity trustees of the Trust 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 Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed 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:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and contents 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.
Thomas Middleton ACA 13/11/2025 Charter Buildings Ashton Lane Sale Greater Manchester M33 6WT
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Brink Productions Statement of Financial Activities For The Year Ended 30 April 2025
| Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM: Donations and legacies 3 Charitable activities: Youth Engagement EXPENDITURE ON: Raising funds 4 Charitable activities: 4 Youth Engagement NET INCOME NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS: Total funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 13 |
2025 2024 Unrestricted funds Unrestricted funds £ £ 32,462 42,413 407 129 |
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| 32,868 42,542 |
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| (20,877) (21,204) (11,276) (21,213) |
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| (32,153) (42,417) |
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| 715 125 |
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| 715 125 5,227 5,102 |
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| 5,942 5,227 |
The notes on pages 7 to 10 form part of these financial statements.
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Brink Productions Statement of Financial Position As At 30 April 2025
| Notes CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 9 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year 10 NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES) TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES Creditors: Amounts Falling Due After More Than One Year 11 NET ASSETS FUNDS OF THE CHARITY Unrestricted Funds TOTAL FUNDS 13 |
2025 2024 Unrestricted funds Total funds £ £ 259 1,925 12,408 19,699 |
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| 12,667 21,624 (6,725) (9,880) |
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| 5,942 11,744 |
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| 5,942 11,744 |
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| - (6,517) |
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| 5,942 5,227 |
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| 5,942 5,227 |
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| 5,942 5,227 |
On behalf of the board
Date
12/12 /2025
The notes on pages 7 to 10 form part of these financial statements.
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Brink Productions Notes to the Financial Statements For The Year Ended 30 April 2025
1. General Information
Brink Productions is a charitable incorporated organisation registered with the Charity Commission, registered charity number 1191660. The principal address is .
2. Accounting Policies
2.1. Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) "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)", Financial Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities Act 2011.
The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
2.2. Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand and deposits held at call with banks, other short-term highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and are readily convertible to a known amount of cash with insignificant risk of change in value, and bank overdrafts.
3. Income from Donations and Legacies
| . Income from Donations and Legacies | |||
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| Donations and gifts . Analysis of Expenditure Raising funds Youth Engagement Raising funds Youth Engagement |
Activities undertaken directly £ - 7,713 |
2025 Unrestricted funds £ 32,462 |
2024 Unrestricted funds £ 42,413 |
| Support costs (see note 5) £ 20,877 3,563 |
2025 Total £ 20,877 11,276 |
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| 7,713 | 24,440 | 32,153 | |
| Activities undertaken directly £ - 15,436 |
Support costs (see note 5) £ 21,204 5,777 |
2024 Total £ 21,204 21,213 |
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| 15,436 | 26,981 | 42,417 |
4. Analysis of Expenditure
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Brink Productions Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 30 April 2025
5. Support Costs
| Employee costs Premises expenses General administration Governance costs Employee costs Premises expenses General administration Governance costs 6.Independent Examiner's Remuneration Independent examination of the financial statements Other assurance services Tax advisory services Other financial services 7. Staff Costs Staff costs were as follows: Wages and salaries Other pension costs |
Raising funds Youth Engagement £ £ 17,172 659 - 2,180 2,805 724 900 - 20,877 3,563 Raising funds Youth Engagement £ £ 17,753 1,616 - 2,960 2,551 1,201 900 - 21,204 5,777 2025 £ 900 - - - 900 2025 £ 16,767 327 17,094 |
2025 Total £ 17,831 2,180 3,529 900 |
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| 24,440 | ||
| 2024 Total £ 19,369 2,960 3,752 900 |
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| 26,981 | ||
| 2024 £ 900 - - - |
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| 900 | ||
| 2024 £ 17,418 335 |
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| 17,753 |
No employees received employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) for the reporting period of more than £60,000.
8. Average Number of Employees
Average number of employees during the year was: 1 (2024: 1)
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Brink Productions Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 30 April 2025
9. Debtors
| 9. Debtors | ||
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| Due within one year Other debtors 10.Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year Other creditors Taxation and social security Accruals and deferred income 11. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due After More Than One Year Accruals and deferred income |
2025 £ 259 2025 £ 208 - 6,517 6,725 2025 £ - |
2024 £ 1,925 |
| 2024 £ - 105 9,775 |
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| 9,880 | ||
| 2024 £ 6,517 |
12. Pension Commitments
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund.
During the year the charge to the statement of financial activities in respect of defined contribution schemes was £327 (2024: £335).
At the statement of financial position date contributions of £NIL were due to the fund and are included in creditors.
13. Movement in Funds
| Unrestricted funds General: General unrestricted fund Total funds Unrestricted funds General: General unrestricted fund Total funds |
As at 1 May 2024 £ Income £ Expenditure £ As at 30 April 2025 £ 5,227 32,868 (32,153) 5,942 |
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| 5,227 32,868 (32,153) 5,942 |
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| As at 1 May 2023 Income Expenditure As at 30 April 2024 £ £ £ £ 5,102 42,542 (42,417) 5,227 |
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| 5,102 42,542 (42,417) 5,227 |
14. Transactions with Trustees
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Brink Productions Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 30 April 2025
No trustee expenses have been incurred.
15. Related Party Disclosures
There have been no related party transactions in the reporting period that require disclosure, except for those disclosed in the Transactions with Trustees note.
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Brink Productions Detailed Statement of Financial Activities For The Year Ended 30 April 2025
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM: Donations and legacies Donations and gifts Charitable Activities: Youth Engagement Sale of goods or services EXPENDITURE ON: Raising funds Wages and salaries Employers pensions - defined contributions scheme Staff training Computer software costs Insurance Printing, postage and stationery Advertising and marketing costs Accountancy fees Legal fees Sundry expenses Independent examiner's fees Charitable Activities: Youth Engagement Purchases Subcontractor costs Other direct costs Travel and subsistence expenses Rent Computer software, consumables and maintenance Entertaining NET INCOME |
2025 2024 Total funds Total funds £ £ 32,462 42,413 |
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| 32,462 42,413 407 129 |
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| 407 129 |
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| 32,868 42,542 (16,767) (17,418) (327) (335) (78) - (130) (130) (615) (330) (69) (110) (473) (51) (1,518) (1,876) - (18) - (36) (900) (900) |
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| (20,877) (21,204) - (1,361) (6,953) (11,915) (760) (2,160) (659) (1,616) (2,180) (2,960) (724) (1,023) - (178) |
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| (11,276) (21,213) |
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| (32,153) (42,417) |
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| 715 125 |
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