2024-07-31-accounts

REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 09709527 (England and Wales> REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1194787 UNEXPECTED PLACES LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024

UNEXPECTED PLACES LIMITED YEAR ENDED 31" JULY 2024 CONTENTS Page Reference and administrative information Trustees, report 3-8 Directors, report Independent Examiner's report 10 Statement of financial activities 11 Balance Sheet 12 Notes to the flnanclal statements 13-17 Detalled statement of financlal actlvltles 18-19

UNEXPECTED PLACES LIMITED YEAR ENDED 31" JULY 2024 REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY. ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS Trustees Rosanna Loulse Houston Darren Sloan Prof. Roberta Comunian Stephen Adams Juli Richards Dlrectors Rosanna Loulse Houston Darren Sloan Prof. Roberta Comunian Stephen Adams Juli Richards Secretary Courtney Ashlyn Fayle Company rag. no. 09709527 Charlty reg. no. 1194787 Reglstered offlce Unlt 1 Emsworth Road Southampton England S015 3LX Independent 8xamlner TBT Accountancy Ltd Klngflsher House Rownhams Lane North Baddesley Southampton Hampshire S052 9LP

UNEXPECTED PLACES LIMITED YEAR ENDED 31" JULY 2024 TRUSTEES. REPORT The Truslees, who are also directors of the Company for the purposes of company law, submit their annual report and the financial statements of Unexpected Places Limited for the year ended 31 July 2024. Organisation The Trustees work alongside the Unexpected Places Senior Management team. who are responsible for formulaling ihe strategies and policies of the charity including the approval of budgets and the annual accounts. The Trustees delegate the day to day running of the charity lo the Senior Management Team. Recruitment and appointment of Trustees Trustees are appointed on Ihe basis of their expertise in a particular field. Governing document Unexpected Pla￿$ Limited is a Company limiled by guarantee and a registered charity governed by ils m8morandum and articl8s of association and the policies fomiulaled from time lo time by th8 Trustées. Objects The charity's objects are specifically restricted to the following: To advance public education in, and appreciation of. the perfoming arts in particular but not èxclusively by: a) the provision of classes and workshops in ading and artistic performan￿ which develop knowledge, skills. confidence. creativity and community-. b) delivering high quality original theatre perfomiances for public presentation., cl the provision of opportunities to participate in other areas of theatre production including working backstage, lighting, sound and production design. d) the provision of opportunities to parbcipate in creative educational activities such as arts trails, festivals and events. DEVELOPMENT, ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS Achievements and Perfomiance Over the past year. the Trustees have been very pleased to see the organisation continue to deliver an incredible range of activity while navigaling ongoing challenges, due to the economic climate, with resilience

UNEXPECTED PLACES LIMITED YEAR ENDED 31" JULY 2024 and innovation. Despite financial constraints, the organisation has made significant strides in strategic planning and sustainability, ensuring that operations remain financially stable in the absen￿ of grants. Services remain accessible. relevant. and beneficial to those engaging.. whether members of classes or the community there is no compromising on the high standards set by the organisalion. By leveraging innovative solutions and refining the approach to business planning, the organisation is on a strong trajectory for continued growth and stability in the years ahead. Through community and collaboration. the organisation continues to deliver an impactful program of accessible activities aimed at stimulating creativity, building confiden￿, and fostering strong relationships whioh will always be at the core of its mission and values. Unexpected Places Unexpected Places continues to direct the majority of team effort towards its educational branches, Light UP and Little Lights, under the direction of Executive Director, Courtney Fayle. This year, Unexpected Places successfully toured two products'ons to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The first was a sludenl production from our Hamble Ensemble group of actors that range in age from 14-19. We are proud to have produced an original inlerpretalion of Charles Dickens The Signalman, alongside this tslented group of young performers. This project exposed our cast lo a range of opportunities, including devising the script and recording their backing track at a professional recording studio and assisting with marketing efforts in preparation of their tour. The performances were well received and sold out across our week at Fringe giving the cast and our team an extraordinarily positive experience and a memory of a lifetime. If that wasn't enough, the project was also nominated for Outstanding Drama Initialive at the Music and Drama Education Awards. W8 also took a work in progress pi8ce The Misunderstanding an Alb8rt Camus play, under Unexpected Places, with a cast of professional perfomiers to the Fringe. This was a useful undertaking to test this piece of work. Unexpected Places remains the umbrella under which all activities are housed and this year outreach initiatives across educational branches, Light UP and Little Lights have engaged with over 1000 families taking them to Unexpecled Places with us. Light up Light UP remains at the heart of our organisation, providing a dynamic, safe and supportive environment for young performers through our youth theatre programme. Despite financial pressures from post-pandemic recovery and the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. we are proud to have sustained a committed group of 150 members across four class strands in five locations throughout Hampshire. While membership has yet to return to pre-pandemic levels, we have carefully managed resources, making necessary adjustments to maintain the quality of our work and continue offering diverse, enriching perfomiance opportunities and events to our members and their families. Our members continue to thrive under our mentorship. finding solace and support in a community of like-minded individuals and friends where meaningful connections and social networks for creativity and support are formed. Our renewed focus revolves around providing tailored sessions, workshops, and projects designed to inspire and empower each student, cultivab'ng a culture of encouragement and unwavering support both within our team and the broader Light UP community. Our overarching objective remains steadfast.. to equip our students wth the confidence to pursue their aspirations, whether on stage

UNEXPECTED PLACES LIMITED YEAR ENDED 31" JULY 2024 or in their everyday lives, fostering a belief in their ability to shine authentically whatever their student journey. Our LAMDA program continues to be highly successful in enhancing individual performance skills and building confidence among our members who elect this track of training. This year, of the 31 students taking LAMDA exams everyone re￿iVed either a merit or distinction. These achievements underscore the effectiveness of our program in fostering talent. independence and confidence. Throughout the period be￿een August 2023 and July 2024, we have staged numerous internal and external showcases and performances. exemplified by projects such as our first ever combined company production of Peter Pan. Shirfey Ensemble's devised piece The Wall and our Summer Youth Project.. Matilda, Jr. Ordinarily our 6 company groups are programmed independently of one another but this past year, the team suggested we combine resources to fully utilise our complimentary skill-set and establish a more sustainable and effective working model that allows our team and our members to collaborate. From this, our first combined company production took flight with Peter Pan which featured just over 60 members. The project on the whole nol only proved successful in lerms of member engagement and audience response but it also reinforced that this approach benefits our goal of building a creative community, excelling member eXperIen￿S and opportunits'es and sustainability planning. The Wall was created as a response to the #Beewell 2023 survey through Shidey Ensemble's work via the

Beewell Young People's Participation and Engagement Grant which awarded us £800 used lo facilitate

the first stage of the project. Initial sessions were comprised of discussions, creative activities, and drama exercises to help develop the skills required to complete the tasks sel by #Beewell and lo start devising our response.Throughout the pro￿$$ emphasis was placed on nurturing Creativity and innovative thinking, enabling participants to devise aclionable and impactful slrategies that address challenges identified in the survey that can inspire real change and improvements in mental health and well being in our young people and local communities. Over the course of 6 months and many devising sessions, a tapestry of original poems and monologues were woven together and through rehearsal and further collaboration we found ourselves crafting a relatable story about Ihe walls we build around ourselves which was presented in July 2023 as 'scralch night, performance for friends and family. The performance was exceptionally well received by those attending. Currently we are in discussion of what the next stage will be for this important and exciting original piece of work. Matilda, Jr can now go on record as our most successful Summer Youth Project lo date. With 29 participating and audien￿ numbers of nearly 150 this was our largest engagement in the history of the Summer Youth Project. The entire project was met with a great response from cast, crew and everyone involved, including Hamble Players who assisted on lights. As per usual. Ihe cast demonstrated remarkable commitmenl, camaraderie, resilience, growth, and professionalism throughout a demanding one week rehearsal prO￿sS which resulted in a phenomenal production worthy of a week-long run. Feedback on the performance was remarkable. leaving us no other option than to keep raising the bar. with Fmzen Jr. planned for nexi year. In addition to a variety of workshops, performances and our regular termly classes we were thrilled to be able to organise the return of our Light UP Awards Night. Attended by over 75 of our members and 125 family and friends, this event was organised to celebrate our student community and Iheir many accomplishments over the past year. The event served as an opportunity to showcase performance highlights from across the year. introduce our Youth Board and promote and fundraise for our upcoming 2024125 Academic year. It was a wonderful event and will undoubtedly be a much anticipated annual event

UNEXPECTED PLACES LIMITED YEAR ENDED 31" JULY 2024 going fo￿ard, by members, families and our team. Little Lights Little Lights begins its fourth year with a dedicated core of parents and followers due lo the incredible commitment and passion displayed through our Little Lights leaders. It is unsurprising that feedback for Liltle Lights continues to be positive from our loyal customers and those attending for the first time. In addition to our regular weekly sessions, Little Lights runs seasonal parties, pop-up events and attends local community events as opportunities arise. We are very grateful to have established a strong relationship with local business Natal Bean, allowing us a free Spa￿ to run monthly pop-up sessions which have helped with recruitment and brand awareness. Despite the small victories, there have also been challenges and many of them remain the same from previous years. It should be noted that since our last report we have downsized to 3 lorAlions from 4 due to low allendanc8. R8cruitm8nl and retention of customers is the primary concern, due to the nature of customer roll-over. Additionally a new factor we've noted is an unpredictable fluctuation in numbers across locations Ihat makes it difficult to forward plan. We continue to work on creating cohesion across the 3 strands. in particular hamessing the opportunily to link Little Lights and Light UP creating continuity in our programming. This is something we'll be focussing on in the next two years. Amid some operational challenges. we've seen positive developments and new opportunities emerge, particularly in our efforts to expand and diversify our community-facing activities. Already noted were the sessions at Natal Bean but we're also delighted to report the success of another year of Play in the Park at Royal Victoria Country Park. As in our previous year, the event is specifically designed for children under five featuring creative and sensory play sessions with Little Lights and associated partners. New this year was a family treasure trail to get everyone up and moving to explore the beautiful surroundings of the park and to give families anolher opportunity to have fun together. We were so pleased to have been joined by just over 500 attendees and to have learned so much from tha previous year that helped us execute a super event. That said. plans lo continue the event inlo next year have paused for a number of reasons. In its pla￿ a number of smaller events in areas where sessions are delivered have been programmed over the summer giving us a better target audien￿ and a more manageable schedule for the team. If successful. these smaller pop-up sessions may become a regular feature in our summer programme. offering flexibility and consistency while keeping the spirit of Play in the Park alive. RISK POLICY AND MANAGEMENT The Trustees are responsible for the management of the risks faced by the charity- Risks are identified and assessed and controls are established throughout the year. A formal review of the charity's risk management process is undertaken on an annual basis. The Trustees consider the principal risks to the charity to be= the ongoing financial stability of the organisation from the ongoing impact of the cost of living crisis, the

UNEXPECTED PLACES LIMITED YEAR ENDED 31" JULY 2024 effects of the pandemic and a reduction in core funding rebuilding our participant and audien￿ numbers post Covid to pre Covid levels the rising costs of operation in our overheads. including hall hire fees and subscriptions The key controls used by the charity include fomial agendas, minutes and actions for all Trustee meetings alongside comprehensive strategic planning by the Executive Director and Senior Management. A budget with greater levels of delail and infom)alion than ever before has now been implemented. Clear authorisation and approval for all levels of expenditure were in pla￿. Clearer lines of reporting, monitoring and evaluation for the organisation, its staff and its finances were established through a collective effort by the Trustees and staff of Unexpected Places. Controls over operation of the charity's bank account and periodic reviews of the adequacy of insurance of the charity's fixed assets are considered to be adequately managed. PrO￿dureS are in place to ensure ¢ompliance with health and safety and safeguarding regulations in order to protect participants, audiences and staff. Such procedures are reviewed regulady to ensure compliance with the latest requirements. Through the risk management processes established, the Trustees are satisfied thal Ihe major risks identified have been adequately mitigated where n8cessary. FINANCIAL REVIEW The income for Ihe year totalled £136,19412023: £145,348J and is shown in notes 24 of the accounts. There was an overall surplus for the year of £6,887 [2023'.1£10,786}l. There is a negative reserves balance of £56,51312023 £63,400]. Golng concern The Trustees have assessed whether the use of the going concem basis is appropriate and have considered possible events or conditions that might cast significant doubt on the ability of the charity to continue as a going concern. The Trustees have made this assessment for a period of al least one year from the dale of approval of the financial ststements. In particular, the Trustees have considered the charity's forecasts and projections and have tsken account of pressures on fee income, particularly in light of the continued implications of the pandemic, cost of living crisis and inflation on user numbers, funding and earned income. Overhead costs have been reduced where possible lo redLJce additional financial pressures and to focus on slabilising the organisation to mitigate negative short-term and long-lemi impact. The financial impact of reduced membership and funding, continues to form one of the key risks as identified in the Principal Risks section of this report. After making enquiries the Trustees have concluded that there is a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue to operate for the foreseeable future. As such, the charity expects lo be able to meet ils liabilities as they fall due in the period of at least 12 months from the date of the approval of these accounls. On this basis, the Trustees have concluded that the charity is a going concem. The financial statements do not inGILJde any adjustments that would result from the charity not being able to meet its liabilities as they fall due. Reserves Policy

UNEXPECTED PLACES LIMITED YEAR ENDED 31" JULY 2024 The charily's reserves target remains unchanged at £30,000. The 2024 Accounts show a notable improvement year-on-year and as such this target is still expected to be achieved by the end of the academic year 2026 as initially planned. Total reserves, all of which are unrestricled funds, were (£56,513) [2023: (£63,400)]. PLANS FOR THE FUTURE Looking ahead, the charity will continue to refine the business model of each strand while reviewing scope for cohesion across the brands. Financial sustainability of Unexpected Places remains a key priority for the charity. This includes potentially revisiting Light UP and Little Lights class structures, consolidating locations, and reassessing staffing levels as needed-all while preseNing the qLAality and accessibility of our services across our educational branches. Our continued commitment to enriching Ihe experiences of our young people and families remains central to thèse plans. For Light UP'S part, events such as the retum ofAwards Night and other projects and performances allow our community lo come together, creating a meaningful opportunity that supports personal growth and connection that can't be quantified. It is something we have worked hard for and will Continue to build on as we head into our much anticipated 1 Oth anniversary year. In order to continue our path to self sufficiency and stability, we will endeavor to further reduce our reliance on short-term funding by either minimising dependence on grants or pursuing longer-lerm investment to support our core services. The experiences and insights gained over the past year have shaped our approach, guiding decisions on where to invest and where lo make efficiencies lo maximise impact not just financially but for those involved too. Although financial challenges remain, mostly due lo prior creditors and loan obligations we are making significant strides towards greater financial security. We remain confident thal with a pragmatic and purpose-driven approach, the organisation's resilience will be strengthened and our mission-oflaking participants and audiences to unexpected places-will continue to thrive. Courtney Ashlyn Fayle Approved by the board on.. 18 April 2025 Charit name Other name the charil uses Re istered chari number Charity's principal address Unex ected Pla￿$ Ltd. hlUP 1194787 Unit 1 Off Emsworth Road Shidey Southampton. S015 3LX

UNEXPECTED PLACES LIMITED YEAR ENDED 31" JULY 2024 TRUSTEE DETAILS Rosanna Sloan, Artistic Director appointed 2917115 Darren Sloan, Treasurerrrrustee appointed 2215123 Roberta Comunian, Trustee appointed 2215123 Steve Adams, Trustee appointed 2016123 Juli Richards, Trustee appointed 2016123 Secreta Courtney Fayle, Secretary appointed 1316118 Courtne hlu drama.or

UNEXPECTED PLACES LIMITED YEAR ENDED 31" JULY 2024 The directors present their report and accounts for the year ended 31 July 2024. Directors The following directors held office during the whole of the period: Rosanna Louise Houston Darren Sloan Stephen Leslie Adams Prof Roberta Comunian Juli Elizabeth Anne Richards Statement of directors. responslbllitles The directors are responsible for preparing the report and accounts in accordance with applicable law and regulations. Company law requires the directors to prepare accounts for each financial year. Under that law, the directors have elected to prepare the accounts in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice {Uniled Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable lawl. Under company law the directors must not approve the accounts unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of the profit or loss of the company for that period. In preparing these accounts, the directors are required to.. select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; prepare the accounts on the going cOn￿M basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continu8 in busin8SS. The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient lo show and explain the company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable Ihem to ensure that the accounls comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for laking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Small company provlslons This report has been prepared in accordan￿ with the special provisions relating to small companies within Part 15 of the Companies Acl 2006. Signed on behalf of the board of directors Rosanna Louise Houston Director Approved by the board on.. 25 April 2025

UNEXPECTED PLACES LIMITED YEAR ENDED 31" JULY 2024 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF UNEXPECTED PLACES LIMITED I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Unexpected Pla￿S Limited for Ihe year ended 31 July 2024. This report is made solely to the Trustees, as a body, in accordance with regulations made under seclion 145 of the Charities Act 2011. Our work has been undertaken so thal we may state to the Trustees matters we are required lo state to them in an Independent Examiner's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Trustees for our independent examination work, for this report, or for the statement we have given below. Responslbllltles and basls of report As the chanty trustees of the company (and also its directors for the purposes of company lawl you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 {'the 2006 Act'l Having satisfied ourselves that the accounts of the company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, we report in respect of our examination of your company's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 {'the 2011 Act'l. In carrying out our examination we have followed the directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5llb} of the 2011 Act. Independent examlner's statement I have completed my examination. I confimi that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause lo believe that: accounting records were not kept in respect of the company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act., or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records., or 3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act 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., or Kevin Jarvis TBT Accountancy Ltd Kingfisher House Rownhams Lane North Baddesley Southampton Hampshire S052 9LP 25 April 2025

UNEXPECTED PLACES LIMITED YEAR ENDED 31" JULY 2024 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Note Unreslricted Restricted Funds 2024 Funds 2024 Total Funds 2024 Total Funds 2023 INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM: Charitable Activities Investments Other Income 106.968 106.968 121,902 29,226 29,226 23,446 TOTAL 136,194 136,194 145,348 EXPENDITURE ON: Charitable activities Administrative costs 170,285) 159,022) 170,285) 195,7881 159.022) 160,3461 TOTAL (129,307) (129,307) (156,134) Net IncomellExpondlture) 6,887 6,887 110,786) RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS 12 TOTAL FUNDS BROUGHT FORWARD {63,400} 163,400) TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD Note., In 2023-24 there were no restricted funds.

UNEXPECTED PLACES LIMITED YEAR ENDED 31" JULY 2024 BALANCE SHEET Note nrestricted fund Restricted fund Total funds 2024 Total funds 2023 FIXED ASSETS Tangible Assets 6,749 6,749 9,597 CURRENT ASSETS Inventories Debtors Cash al bank and in hand 200 251 200 251 500 3,287 10 451 451 3.787 CREDITORS: amounts falllng due wlthln one year 11 (39,661) (39.661) 151,689) NET CURRENT ASSETS (39,210 (39,210> (47,9021 Total assets less current liabilities Long-Term Liabilities Loans (32.461) (32.461) (38.305) 12 (24,052) (24,052) 125,095) NET ASSETS (56,513) (56,513} (63,4001 FUNDS Unrestrict8d Funds.. General Fund 13 (56,513) (56,513) (63.400) (56,513 (56,513> (63,4001 For the year ending 31 July 2024 Ihe company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Acl 2006 relating to small companies. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with seclion 476 of the Companies Act 2006. The director acknowledges her responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. These accounts have been prepared in accordan￿ with the previous applicable to companies subject to the small companies, regime and in accordance with the provisions of FRS 102 Seclion 1A- Small Entities. The financial slalements were approved by the Board and authorized for issue on 18 April 2025 and were signed on its behalf by Rosanna Louise Houston Director Company Registration No. 09709527

UNEXPECTED PLACES LIMITED YEAR ENDED 31" JULY 2024 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (al General Informatlon and basls of preparatlon of financlal statements The financial slalements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance wilh the Charities SORP IFRS 1021 '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 2015),, Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and are presented in £ sterfing. {bl Fund Accounting Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the Iruslees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Gharity and which have not been designated for other purposes. Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objeds of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes. There were no restricted purposes during the year and therefore all funds were unrestricted.. {cl Income Recognition All incoming resources are included in the Stalement of Financial Activities {SoFA} when the charity is legally entitled to the income after any perfomiance Gondilions have been met. the amount ¢an be measured reliably and it is probable that the income will be ￿te1ved. For donations to be re¢ognised the charity will have been notified of the amounts and the settlement dale in writing. If there are conditions attached to the donation and this requires a level of performan￿ before entitlement can be obtained then income is deferred unlil those conditions are fully mel or the fulfilmenl of those condits'ons is within the control of the charity and it is probable that they will be fulfilled. {dl Expenditure Recognition All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under heading5 that aggregate all costs related to the category. Expenditure is recognised where there is a legal or constructive obligation to make payments to third parties. it is probable that the settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. {el Support costs and fundraising costs Support and Admin costs are those that assist the work of the charily but do nol directly represent charitable activities and include office costs and govemance costs. They are incurred directly in support of expenditure on the objects ofthe charity. Fundraising costs are those inCu￿ed in seeking voluntary contributions and do not include the costs of disseminating information in support of the charitable activities. {fj Tangible Fixed Assets Tangible Fixed Assets are stated at cost (or deemed cost) or valuation less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impaimient losses. Costs include (x)sts directly attributable to making the asset capable of operating as intended.

UNEXPECTED PLACES LIMITED YEAR ENDED 31" JULY 2024 Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets, at rates calculated to write off the costs, less estimated residual value, of each asset on a systematic basis over ils expected useful life as follows.. Plant and Machinery - 4 Years Reducing Balance Office Equipment 3 Years Straight Line {gl Debtors and Creditors receivable I payable within one year Deblors and creditors with no slated interest rate and receivable or payable within one year are recorded at transaction pri￿. Any losses arising from impaimient are recognised in expenditure. (h) Tax The charity is exempt from corporation tsx on its charitable activities. {1) Inventories Inventories have been valued at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. In respect of work in progress and finished goods. cost includes a relevant proportion of overheads according to the stage of manufacturinglcompletion. ti) Going Concern The Trustees have assessed whether the use of the going con￿rn basis is appropriate and have considered possible events or conditions that might cast significant doubt on the ability of the charity to continue as a going con￿rn. The Trustees have made this assessment for a period of at least one year from the dale of approval of the financial slalements. In particular, the Trustees have considered the charity's forecast and projections and have taken account of pressures of the energy crisis. The Trustees have concluded that there is a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable fLJture. Accordingly, the Trustees continue to adopt the going concem basis for the preparation of the financial statements. 2. INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES Unrestrlcted Funds 2024 Restrlcted Funds 2024 Total Funds 2024 2023 Class Income 106,968 106,968 121,902 106,968 106,968 121.902 3. INCOME FROM INVESTMENTS Unrestricted Funds 2024 Restricted Funds 2024 Total Funds 2024 2023 Investments

UNEXPECTED PLACES LIMITED YEAR ENDED 31" JULY 2024 4. INCOME FROM OTHER ACTIVITIES Unrestricted Funds 2024 Restricted Funds 2024 Total Funds 2024 2023 Grants and donations Franchise fees PM services and equlpment hlr8 18,895 2.500 7.831 18,895 2,500 7,831 19,779 3,667 29,226 29,226 23.446 5. EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES Unrestricted Funds 2024 Restricted Funds 2024 Total Funds 2024 2023 Direct labour Performance and workshop expenses (51.191) (19,094) {51,1911 {19,0941 {71,0141 (24,7741 Admlnlstrallve ¢o$ts Unrestrlcted Funds 2024 Restrlcted Funds 2024 Total Funds 2024 2023 Administrative Expenses Salaries and other social securities Interest payable 133,602) 124,479) (33,602) (24,479) {35,1661 {24,5501 (941) {59,022) {941) (59,0221 (6301 {60,3461 6. STAFF NUMBERS AND COSTS 2024 67,235 737 1,681 69,653 2023 117,762 2,482 2,069 122,313 Salaries (inc. trustees) Social security costs Pension costs TOTALS Average number of employees No employees received emoluments in eX￿s$ of £60,000

UNEXPECTED PLACES LIMITED YEAR ENDED 31" JULY 2024 7. TRUSTEES. REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS During the year, in the period for which they seNed as Trustees, the following received salaries from the charity as follows.. 2024 2023 Trustees, salaries 8. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Unexpected Places Ltd provided paid services to Steppin. Up Lld. a company of which Rosanna Louise Houston is a director and shareholder Services provided to Steppin. UP Ltd 2024 2023 Servlces Services provided by Steppin, Up Ltd: 2024 2023 Payments 9. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Plant and Offlce Machinery Equipment Total Cost Al 1 August 2023 Additions Al 31" July 2024 16,007 4,757 20,764 16,007 4,757 20,764 Depreciation Al 1 August 2023 Charge for the year Al 31" July 2024 7.009 2,250 9,259 4,159 598 4,757 11,168 2,848 14,016 Net Book Value Al 31 July 2024 Al 31 July 2023 6.748 8.998 6,748 9.596 598 10. DEBTORS Due within one year 2024 2023 Accounts re￿1vable Prepaymenls Olher debtors 251 3,287 251 3,287

UNEXPECTED PLACES LIMITED YEAR ENDED 31" JULY 2024 11. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2024 2023 Bank loans and overdrafts Trade Creditors Accruals Taxes and social security Loan from Directors Other Creditors 16,800) {4.018) 10) {2,172) {350) (26.321) (39,6611 (6,0001 {1,7081 {5,6711 {1,4101 (11.4471 125,4531 {51,689) 12. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER ONE YEAR 2024 2023 Bank loans and overdrafts (24,052) {25,095) 13. STATEMENT OF FUNDS- MOVEMENT OF FUNDS RESTRICTED FUNDS AND UNRESTRICTED FUNDS Balance 1 August 2023 Income Expendlture Transfers Balance 31 July 2024 Unrestrlcted Restricted Total 163,400) 136,194 (129,307) (56,513) 163.400) 136.194 (129.3071 (56.513)

UNEXPECTED PLACES LIMITED YEAR ENDED 31" JULY 2024 Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 2024 2023 Income from charitable activities Classes income 106,968 121,902 Total income from charitable activities 106,968 121,902 Charllable actlvlllès Purchases Stock movement Direct Labour Other direct costs 79 300 51,191 18,715 127 300 71,014 24,347 Total charltable actlvltles spend 70,285 95,788 Admlnlstratlve expendlture Wages and salaries Directors, salaries Pensions Employer's Nl Travel and subsistence Rent Light and heal Cleaning Telephone and tax Postsge, stationery and printing Subscriptions Bank charges Insuran Repairs and maintenance Software Depreciation Bad debts Sundry expensès Accounlancy fees Other legallprofessional Advertising and PR Totsl administrative expenditure 18,389 4,804 550 737 26 17,567 17,605 3,667 1,680 1,598 297 16,548 2.443 240 1,718 146 1,864 3,732 496 708 460 3,476 622 86 1.161 4,181 485 768 2,848 488 659 1,920 758 1,284 2,789 58.081 863 59.716

UNEXPECTED PLACES LIMITED YEAR ENDED 31" JULY 2024 Grants and other Income Other operating income 29,226 23,446 29.226 23.446 Operating (deficit)Isurplus 7,828 (10,156> Bank loans and overdrafts 941 630 (Deficit)Isurplus on ordinary activities before taxation 6,887 10,786