CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 1 January- 31 December 2025 Charity name: Art Friends Merseyside Charity registration number: 1191813 Objectives and Activities SORP referenr£ Summary of the purposes of the charty as set out in its governing document Paral.11 The Charity's objects are to help in the advancement of education in (and appreciation on the subjects of art culture and heritage by organising lectures, workshops, tours and other events at museums, galleries, historic buildings and sites. We also make grants to projects, museums or galleries that promote the arts, culture and heritage in the Merseyside area. Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. Para 1.17 and 1.19 The holding of a number of events and activities to bring members and non- members of the Charity together. Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Para1.18 Trustees consider the public benefit of the charTty when organising activity to ensure that ticket prices are kept to a level to cover costs of holding an even( with a reasonable percentage to raise additional funds to increase the funds in order to provide grants to arts organisations. Additional information loptionall You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about- SORP reference Our Grant Policy states that grant giving must fall within the remit of our objects and be for a cause which will benefit members of the public. No approved grants are to be made to third parties without the approval of the members of the Committee. P2ra 1.38 Policy on grant making A grant application fom is sent to a number of regional arts organisations with an annual meeting of the Charity's Trustees to allocate a level of grant appropriate to the level of reserves available. Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 NIA Contribution made by volunteers Para 1.38 NIA Other NIA Achievements and Performance SORP referpn At the end of the reporting year the Charity had 222 individual members (88 individuaV67 double memberships}, the highest figure since founding. Summary of the main achievements ofthe chartty, identifying the difference the charity's work has made to the circumstan￿S of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Sixteen events were held during the reporting year ranging from garden walks, in-gallery curator talks and tours, several lectures, ending with a festive concerL A total of 715 participants attended these events, raising an additional £8.099 income for the charity in addition to the annual membership fees of £4,260 and donatTons of £2,004.° Para 1_20 The income raised from the number of events allowed the charity to increase the level of grants available in its fifth year since achieving charitable status. "membetrshlp numbets are calculated forthe fvll reporting yearalthough some income is re¢￿Ved8t the end the pre¥iovs yeardue to the timing ofthe renewal notificati(￿. The accounts are worked on actual inGome exwditure 1 January- 31 December Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about- Achievements against objectives set A varied programme of events held helped to increase the level of funds available to support a range of cultural organisations. pa￿ 1_41 The events which took place in 2025 covered all costs and raised an enhanced level of income to go into Reserves from which to award grants in line wtth the Charity's Objects. I Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set Par8 1.41 Investment performan against objectives Para 1_41 NIA other NIA Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the period Para 1.21 For the Charity's fifth reporting year (to 31 December 2025) income raised was £31,076 through membership subscriptions. events income and additional donations, including three years, worth of Gift Aid claims of £4,685. Nine grants amounting to £19.985'_ 21.7 /0 increase on the arnount given in 2024 - were given out in June 2025 to regional arts organisations who made an application to the Charity. Projects supported included community engagement programmes for young and older audiences, exhibition planning support and the reframing of an art work to go on public display. 'a £1,000 grnnt refunded back to the Charity n early 2026 due to the cancellation of thÈ project for which it was awarded. Expenditure continued to be kept to an absolute minimum with £802 spent on insurance premiums and costs for website updates and e-newsletter generation. Administration and event planning are all undertaken by Committee members, who are volunteers of the Charty. Statement explaining the policy far holding reserves stating why they are held Para 1.Y2 Reserves are held to enable the Charity to provide grants to a range of arts organisations across the Merseyside area. Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 At the end of the reporting year our Reserves were £21,690. This includes £7,585 of restricted funds from the residual of a previous received granL This grant is available to put towards raising the profile of the Charity I through holding events to help Increase membership numbers. Reasons for holding zero reserves Para 1.22 NIA Details of fund materially in defiGit Para 1.24 No deficits Explanation of any Un￿rtaInlieS about the ! charity continuing as a going con￿rn Para 1.23 No uncertainties Additional infomiation {optional) You ma choose to include further statement5 where relevant about". Members pay an'annual subscription, the majority with Gift Aid recoverable. We also run events for members and non-members to attend, in line with our Objects to raise funds. We also seek donations to help provide additional income to add to grant reserdes. Para 1.47 The charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising} Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Para 1.46 Surplus held as Cash until grants are made. A description of the prtncipal risks facing the charity Main risk would be a reduction in the number of people wishing to support the Charity so a drop in income from which to be able to offer grants to arts organisation. The increase of online payments for many of the organised events and membership payments has resulted in a drop of additional donations. I Para 1.46 A further risk would be an inability to recruit new Trustses to help manage and run the Charity, particularly event organising. Insurance is paid for to cover any losses suffered during organised events. Other Charity Form CC16a is attached covering our Receipts and Payments accounts for the year to 3111212025. Structure. Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts.. Type of governing document Para 1.25 Constitution (trust deed, royal charter) How is the charity constituted? Para 1_25 CIO - Foundation le.g unincorporated association, CIO) Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or naTne of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees Para 1.25 In selecting individuals for appointment as charity Trustees, the charity Trustees will have regard to the skills. knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the Charity. All Trustees have to be paid-up members of the Charity. The Charity has no paid staff. Additional infonnation (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about- Policies and pro￿dureS adopted for the induction and training of trustees Charity Commission The essential trustee.- what you neèd to know, what you need to do {CC3). Para 1.51 l Art Friends Merseyside Data and Grant Poltcies. The charity's organisational | structure and any wider neiwork with which the charity works l Key officers of the CharTty are Chairnian. Treasurer and Secretary. Para 1.51 Relationship wilh any related parties NIA Para 1_51 Other Reference and Administrative details Charity name Art Friends Merseyside Other name the charity uses NIA Registered charity number 1191813 Charity'-s principal address 86 Rodney Street, Liverpool L1 9AR Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dates acted if notfor whole ear Trustee name OFfice lif any) Name of person lor body) entitled toap oint trustee ifan Gail Aubrey Barbara Farmer Julia Leary Indira Maddison Olwen McLaughlin Pam Meredith Jones Geoffrey Moulding Sally Warnock Helen Watters Treasurer Secretary Chair 10 Peter Woods 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 orate trustees - names of the directors at the date the re Dirèctor name ortwasa roved NIA Name of trustees holding trtle to propety belonging to the chartty Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year ! NIA Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets NIA held in this capactty Name and objects of the harity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity's objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets NIA Additional infomiation (optional) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of Name Address adviser Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional infom)ation) Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non4isclosure of ke rsonnel details Other o tional information Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature(s) Full name(s} Position (eg Secretsry• Chair, etc) Peter Woods Helen Watters Chair Secretary Date 24 July 2026 CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALE5 Recei ts and ments accounts CC16a Forthe period 01101r2025 3111212025 Section A Receipts and payments Urirestricted fvnds Restrided funds Endowmen: fund5 Total funds astyear Al Receipts 4,fj93 ao335 3.5S1 1,813 vertt Irtco￿ 1&235 3.551 7.813 15.1176 1094 Grfl Sub totallGmss in￿rne fDrARJ 31.076 31,076 20.E50 A2Assel ar¢d investmentsa Is*tablo1. Sub total Totalreceipts 31,076 Ji.•T6 20,850 A3Pa ènts Events 1fj.75S &441 931 335 Evwt 697 1*9BS l¢,A4Q Sub total 31.B55 31,B55 Z3.SUg A4Asset and uwestmertt See table Sd¥ total 31,855 31.855 23.509 Netofreceiptslpayments) A5Tr#nsfeYs between funds A6 Cash funds tast y8aren¢J Cashfunds thisyearen 780 780 2.659 14.808 14.ID5 7.58S 7.585 14.885 21.690 14,808 Section B Statement of assets and liabilitiès atthe end of the period Unrtstrithd Restdcteil funds Endowmeftt funds funds nEarest£ **goii9s tr*tièare¥£ Bl Cash fiÈnd5 14ln5 rotsi¢ash 14.105 7.555 Restricted fund$ Eftdowmtnt funds f¥art51 £ funds Details rrèrt￿ Deta41s B3 invesbnent assets 84 Assets for charity's own use 85 Liabilities Si9Aed by one Or1￿ tru5tee5 D behaff oral the trJsteps Dae ofaptmv (Ub￿bI 10.7.1• Independent examiner's report to the Trustees of Art Friends Merseyside. I report to the Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the "Art Friends Merseyside" for the year ending 31st December 2025. Responsibility 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 Charitics 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 canrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Con]mission under section 145(5)(b) of th¢ Act. Independent Examiner's StatemenL I have completed my examination. I confinn that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect. l. Accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the ACÈ; or 2. The accounts do not accord with those records. I have no concern and have come across no other matteTS 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. Ws Andrew Robert Myers. BSC, MCIOB (retired) Cariblue Rise. Raby Drive Rabv Mere Wirral. CH63 ONL 27 March 2026