REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 09709527 (England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1194787
UNEXPECTED PLACES LIMITED
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDrrED ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025

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CONTEP
10
Ind•p•nd•nt Ex•mlnw* r•port
11
8tatsm•rt of flnen¢lal •¢thilll
12
8•l•nc• 8h••t
13
N*)tso to th• flMncl•l 8tAt•m
1&18
D•tall•d •tthffl•nt of ftn•n¢l•l Kllvlt

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REFERENCE AND ADNIINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY,
ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS
Trustoes
Rosanna Loulsè Houston
Darren Sloan
Roberta Comunlan
Stephen Adams
Jull Adams
Dlrector5
Rosanna Louise Houston
Darren Sloan
Roberta Comunlan
Staphen Adams
Jull Adam8
Secretary
Couriney Ashlyn Faylo
Company rog. no.
09709S27
Charlty rag. no.
1194787
Reglstsred offl¢e
Unlt 1
Emswofth Road
Southampton
England
S015 3LX
Independent examlner
TBT Accountancy Ltd
Klngflsher House
Rownhams Lane
North Badd￿leY
Southampton
Hampshire
S052 9LP

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TRUSTEES. REPORT
The Trustees, who are also directors Canpany for th8 purposes of ccffnpany ￿, wbmtt tsir annual
report and the finarKial Stateffl￿ of Places LtinE￿I f(Y ts year 31 July 2025.
Organlutlon
The Tni8tees work alongth Unexp￿￿ Flac* Senlw Managwnent team. Wt￿ ar8 responsible for
fcffiiulatirKJ stratryies pcAic¢es ￿ the clwity ￿￿ludi￿ ts apr￿81 of bL*ts arKI the 8nnual
aCcry￿ts. Trtth dd*8 th8 day rLmirvJ d Iha cl￿rIty to thg s￿Ic￿ Manag￿ent Twn.
TrL*kn we apwlnt•J on bath of their exwtk48 •1 a kwtrular ftdd.
Gov•mlng docum•nt
Unexpected Plac88 knmit￿ 18 a ¢¢>np￿ limit•J ty yrant* a r8gi&w&J clwtsi govemed by ts
memorarKlum and of 888cKiakn •KI the ky)licth formulthl frcxn time to time ty the Tru81ees.
ObJ¢¢t•
The charity'8 objects ore speciflcalty r*JlcknJ to th8 folth¥lry.'
To advance wtjic ￿uestiOn in. arKI a￿￿1811￿ d. Ilx wforniirg arts In particular txrt rnt exclusiv•ly by..
8) tho provith of clasw aTrJ work*w in xtsvJ w¥J wli* FwfomarrA whth thebp knNl•Jge,
Ill& confId￿Ce. croallvlty 8rKI ccrfnmwaty.,
b) deliv￿r￿ high qualty orvJtrd fc¢ we8￿.
c) wovi*on of Opp￿ to pwtia'pate of tPthtr8 ￿ucti(￿ mclLKling w(Kking
back*age, I￿htirfj. 8¢xW￿ arKI de&
d) provision of Opp￿ to p*ticbFth in creabve thltl88 wch as arts traili festivals
and event&
DEVELOPMENT, ACTMfiES AND ACHIEVEIIENTS
In th14 our 10th ￿pIThY year, the TnAtees are d*l*eAI to rwt a Mark￿ Ir¢reaee in activlty acros8 811
Strands of the organisation. began a decade ago with a ¥nall group of ded'cat8d members has
flourish￿1 into a tfrivirKJ charity. offerirw a r￿h VWi8AY wc*Jramme of theatre-making. educailon, and
communty erKjagern￿l This annivww year has rK* Ixty been a timefor refl￿tiOn but also one of grovrth,
Des￿ contin￿1 financial chalw ts wJanl8*Kn has sh￿•M resifm. adaptabdity, arKI ambilion.
exparHJing our prcgramme, introd￿ty initiativ• and deepw)ir¥J our impact in the communty,
Unexpectsd Places has t￿t tho remw a vital tool forueatr¥ty. conf[dwtybU￿dlng. arKI
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TRUSTEES. REPORT
Unoxpectod Plac08
As the umbrella organisation, Unexpected Places dlrected and supported a busy and diverse programme
throughout the year. We succhssfully launched new initiatives, developed innovative projects, and delivered
productions that provided both participants and audiences with meaningful opportunities lo ergage with the
perfom)ing arts.
Highlights Included:
stotles from the Statlon - a communlty verbatim project funded ty South We8tem Rallway a8 part of
th¢ Railway 200 celebration8.
Mins Tour of The Trt81s- a play about clSmata change which extended opportunitie8 for young
performer8 to experlence the process of taking work on tour.
Keeplng W811 CreatNely Project- ongolng development of th18 mental healtt) and well-￿￿ng
initiative, SNG (Soverelgn Network Group), due to culmlnate in a public event in October 2025.
Our community and fundra181ng efforts al80 mfiected the celebratory 8pirit of our 10th year. A 10 MI1•
Spon80red Walk brought together participant8. famille8, and supportern to rai88 fund$ and awarene88 for our
work, while our Famlly Qulz Night at tho Stage Door added a Joyful, interactive element to our anniver8ary
alendar.
Llght UP
Light UP ¢ontlnue8 to be the beatlng heart of our educational offer, with Gl888e8, work8hop8, and project8
engaging young people across Hampshlre. The programme 8U8tained a committed membershlp whlle
increasing opportunlties for collaboratlon and perforniance.
Hlghligms th18 year included:
The Summer Youth prO￿¢t. Matllda Jr., our m08t ambitlou8 technlcal production to date that wa8
Supported by student volunteer8 who galned on the job experience of worklng backstage.
The Wall - a powerful devi8ed perfomiance from our Shirfey Ensemble, tackllng themes of mental
healih and well-belng and 8howcaslng the creative voices of young people, developed with Support
from #8eeWell and Hampshire County Councll.
Our Second Annual Combined Company Pmductlon, Flve Chlldren and It, brought together membern
from acrossthe organisation to create a larg&scAle collaborative perfomance, Increasing connection,
p8er support, and a shared sense of belonging auoss age groups and locations. By working alongside
unfamiliar peers, participants developed teamwork, communication skills. and confidence, whi
experiencing the realrtle8 of collaborative theatre-making. This model also strengthened our intemal
communty, encouraged mentoring relationships betrween older and younger membern. and created
more inclusive, connected organisation.
Our first-ever Easter Youth Project, The Tempest, marked a slgnificant expansion of our seasonal
offer and provided young people with an intensive, high-qualty creative experience outside of the
usual terni structure. The project enabled participants to engage deeply with a classical text in an
accessible and supportive environment, building resilience, focus, and adaptabillty through
condensed rehearsal and perfomance process. For many. this was their first experience of an
immer8ive project. supporting personal grovrth, confidence, and a sense of achievement.
A vibrant programme of end-of-tenn showcases and performances allowed members to demonstrate
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support confidenc&building, self*xpression, and a sense of pride in participants. creative joumeys.
while strengthening connections betsveen the organisation. families. and the wider communty.
The continuation of LAMDA tuition provided training for students working towards nationally
recognised examinations. This programme suppotts the development of communication skills. self-
discipline, and confidence. wlth benefits that extend well beyond perfomance contexts. For many
students, LAMDA offers a tangible sense of progression and achievement, boosting self*steem and
Providi￿ transferable skills that support education, employability, and personal development.
LwJht UP also proudly hosted the 10th Annual Awards Night, colebrating a decade of achievement and
communty. This milestone event brought together over 80 members. alumnl, famllles. and friends in
recognition of Ihe young peopl8'8 creativty, resllience. and growth.
LItUe Llghts
Litt18 Ligms continues to provlde a welcoming, ￿eatIVe and nurturing environment for babies, young children
and their familles, supporting early development, Connection and vRllbeing through arts-based and s8nsory
play. During 2024-25. the programme operated within a changing extemal landscape that has presented new
challenges for recruitment and retantK)n, whib also demonstrating clear evidencè of demand, reach and
growing communty collaboration.
Changes to early years funding, with families now recelvlng support from nine months rather than th￿e years,
have resulted in parents retuming to work significantly earlier. This has had a dired impact on retention, with
attendance cOn￿ntrated primarily among families with babies under one year. Notsbly. August 2024 saw no
school leavers who might typically transition into Light UP. further Ilmiling progression pathways during thls
period.
Despite th[8, Little Lights engaged 2.935 customer bookings over the year, demonstrating sustained interest
and regular participation across sessions. Targeted pridng initiatives have proven effective in supportirvJ
access, with 91 customers booking using ts Littlest Light (under 12 weeks) ticket, many of whom went on to
block booK highlighting the value of early engagement in building longer-lerm participation.
Attendance continues to fluctuate across locations, refiectlng the realities of working with famllies In the earty
years. During the year. a trial class in Burridge highlighted limited demand for mlxed-age sessions in that
area. In response, the programme adapted quickly, retaining a Sunbeams class while Y￿rkIng closely with
parents to identify a more cost*ffective and accessibl& venue. This consultation-led approach resulted in a
successful summer trial at Abshot Communty Centre and the launch of a new mixe&age class in Park Gate
from Septernber 2025, ensuring continuty for families whiE8 maintalning financial sustainability.
Partnership working has been a slgnlficant strength this year. Our ongoing relationship with Natal Bean
continues to play a vital role in recruitment. visibilty and community engagement. Many families attending
summer sessions initsally connected through Natal Bean. supported by a group chat reaching over 330 local
families. In addition, the Little Lights lead has been invited to network wlih other professionals through this
partnership, opening opportunitres for future shared working and community events. These Collaborations
strengthen Little Ughts. local presence and help position the programme as part of a wider support network
for families.
Operational flexibility has also been key. While campalgns such as °bring a friend for free. have been less
effedive this year, introduclng options for parents to Swap sessions or receive Cfedit for missed dasses has
been V￿71 received and has contributed to increased uptake in block bookings. Further Community
connections have been established, induding new links with Fareham Library. with the intention of developing
future events and outre8ch activty.
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demonstrated adaptability. strong demand, and the growing impact of partnershipled working. The
programme remains committed to supporting families during a critical stage of development, while continulng
to refine its delivery model to ensure sustainability and meaningful community impact.
RISK POLICY AND MANAGEMENT
The TnBtees are responsible for the management of the risks faced by the charity. Risks are identffied and
assessed and controls a￿ established throughout the year. A formal review of the charitys risk
management process is undertaken on an annual basis.
The Trustees consider the principal risks to the charlty to be:
- the ongoing financial stabilty of the organisation from the ongoing impact of the cost of living crisis, the
effects of the pandemlc and a reduction in core funding
- rebuilding our participant and audienc￿ numbers post Covid to pre Covid levels
- the rising costs of operation in our overheads. including hall hire fees and subscription8
The key controls used by the charity Indude 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 detail and infomiation than ever before has now been implemented. Clear
authorisation and approval for all levels of expenditure were in place.
Clearer lines of reporting, monitoring and evaluation for the organisation. ts staff and its finances we
established through a collective effort by the Trustees and staff of Unexpected Places.
Controls over operation of the charitys bank account and periodic revwis of the adequacy of insurance of
the charitys fixed assets are considered to be adequately managed. Procedures are in place to ensure
compliance with health arKI safety and safeguarding regulations In order to protect participants, audiences
and staff.
Such procedures are reviewed regularly to ensure compliance with the latest requirements. Through the
risk management processes established, the Trustees are satisfied that the major risks identbfied have been
adequately mitigated where ne￿$sary.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The Income for the year totalled £125,803 [2024.. £136,194] and is shown In notes 24 of the accounts.
There was a deficit of £1.054 [2024: £6.8871. There is a negative reserves balance of £57,567 [2024:
£58,513].
Golng concern
The Trustees have assessed vrt*ther the use of the going concern basis is appropriate and have
considered possible events or condlts'ons that might cast signific2nt doubt on the ability of the charity to
continue as a going ¢on¢em. The Truste88 have made this assessment for a period of at bast one year
from the date of approval of the financial statements. In particular. the Trustees have considered the
charity's forecasts and projections and have taken account of pressu￿$ on fee income. particularly in Ilght
of the continued implications of the pandemic, cost of living crisis and infiation on user numbers, funding
and earned income. Overhead costs have been reduced Whe￿ possible to reduce additional financial
pressures and to focus on stabilising the organisation to mitlgate negative short-term and lon*temi impart.

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The financial impact of reduced membership and funding. contin￿$ to fonn one of the key rfsks as
identified in the Princapal Risks section of this rewL
After rna￿n9 enquiries ts Trustees have concluded that there is a reasonable eX￿￿￿￿10n that the charity
has adequate resources to continue to operate ts the foreseeable firture. As suth, the charity exp8Cts to be
able to meet its liabilities as they fall due in the per￿ of at least 12 months from the date of the approval of
these accounts.
On thss basis, the Trustees have Cond￿jed that the Charity is a goiNJ Concern. The financial statements do
not include any adjustments that would resutt from the d￿rity not being able to meet its liabilities as they fall
due.
Re8or¥•s Pollcy
The Iru8tees gim to maintain free reserves at a level suffKient to supwt the dmrity's ongoing operations
and provide financial stabilty in the event of urwecw reductions in income or Increases in expenditure.
The target level of reser￿ remains £30.0￿.
The charity conts'nues to operate with negative unrestrirthl reserves at 31 July 2025. Although the charity
reported a deficit during the year, the financial position has improved compared with prior periods due to
continued cost management and the securing of addilional restricted funding. The trustees are committed to
rebuilding reserves through fuiure fvndraising ac*vity, income generation. and careful financial
management. wilh the aim of a¢hieviNJ the reseNes target by the end of the acad￿1¢ year 2028.
Total reserves at 31 Juty 2025 were (£57,567) [2024: (£56.513)].

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PLANS FOR THE FUTURE
Looking ahead, the charity has put into place an organisatio￿l strategy lo further align its purpose, activty
and long-terni goals. while Continuing to review and refine the business model of each strand. A key focus
will ￿rna1n on strengthening cO￿$10n across the brands. ensuring darity of progression for participants and
maximising the impact of shared resources. Finanaal sustainability across both Light UP and Little Lights
continues to be a central wiority. This indudes ongoing review of class structures. cortsolidation of locations
where approwiate, and careful consKleration of staffirwj models. all Whi￿ preserving the qualtty. accessibilty
and integrity of our educational and creatNe offw. Our Commitment to enriching the experIen￿S of young
people and families remains at the heart of all future ptanniNJ.
Building on the momentum of our 10th anniversary year, Light UP will continue to prioritise projects,
perft>rmances and events that bring our communty together and deepen connecaion. Inrtiatives such as
Awards Night, combined company producttons arKI seasonal youth projects provide meaningful opportunittes
for personal growth, socialisation, collaboration and celebration. reinforcing the strong sense of belonging
that underpins our work. As we move forward. we aim to further embed pathways that support progression,
nfKlence and creatfve devek)pm8nt for partscipants at every stage of their journey.
Alongslde performance aNI education, the charity will continue to develop its work in mental health and
wellbeing, including the ongoing evolution of the"K8eping Well CTrativilK project, which will extend into 2025
with a planned public-facing event. This work refiects our belief in pokner of creativty as a tool for
illen￿, expression and connection, and will remain an important strand of our future programme.
To support long-term stability, the charity will continue ts journey towards greater self-SLfficiency by reducing
reliance on short-terni funding where possible and exploring longer4erm investment to support core seNices.
The eXper￿nCeS and leaming gained over the past year have informed a more strategic and measured
approach to growth, enablirvJ the organisation to balance ambition with sustainability. While financial
challenges remain, particularty in relation to hisloric liabilrties. significant progress continues to be made
towards improved financial security.
With a pragmatic, refiectsve and purpose4riven approath, the Trustees remain conftlentthatthe organisation
is well placed to strengthen its resilieno, deepen ts impact and continue delivering high-quality creative
opportunitres. The mission of taktng participants arxj audiences to UneX￿d pla￿$ will remain central as
the chanty looks ahead to its next chapter.
Rosanna Louise HIxL8ton, Director
Approved by the board (m.. 13 May 2026
Chari
name
Other name the cha
uses
istered cha
number
Chaiity's principal address
Unex
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1194787
Unit 1
Off Emsworth Road
Shirley
Southampton, S015 3LX
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TRUSTEE DETAILS
Rosanna Louise Houston, Artistic Director appointed 2917115
Darren Sloan. Treasurerrrnth appointed 2215123
Roberta Comunian, Trustee appointed 2215123
Steve Adam8, Trustee appolnted 2016123
Juli Adams. Trustee appointed 2016123
Secreta
Courtney Fayie. Secretary appointed 1316118

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The directors present their rewt and accounts for the year ended 31 July 2025.
Dlrectors
The folbwing directors office during the of the p￿.
Rosanna Louise Houston
Darren Sloan
Stephen Leslie Adams
Roberta Comunian
Juli Elizabeth Anne Adams
Statement of dlrectorn. responslbllltlos
The director5 are resportsible for preparing the report arKI accwnts in accordants with applicable law and
regUlat￿nS.
Company law requires the directors to wepare accourrts for each financial year. UrKler that law, the
directors have elected to prepare the accounts in accordance with United KTrngdom Generally A￿pted
Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under company law the
directors must not approve the accounts unless they are satisfied that give a true aThd fair view of the
state of affairs of the company and of tt* profft ￿ loss of the c¢xnpany for that In preparing these
accounts, the directors are required to:
- seleca suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently",
- make judgemerrts arKI estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
- wepare the accourrts on the goiNJ concem basis unless it is inapproprith to presume that the
company will continue in tAtsiness.
The diredors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and
explain the companls transacttons and disdose with reasonable ac(%racy at any time the financial
positFon of the company artd ￿able them to ensure that the a(￿unts comply with the Companies A
2008. They are also responsib￿ for safeguarding the a&8ets of the company and hence for taking
reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Small company provl8lons
This report has been prepared in accordan￿ with the spacial provts1￿￿ relating to small companies within
Part 15 of the Companies A(a 21)J6.
Signed on behalf of the board of diredors
Rosanna Louise Houston
Diredor
Approved by the board on: 13 May 2026
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
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I report to the charity truths m my examination of the accounts of Unexpecled PlaeAs Limited for the year
ended 31 July 2025.
Thls report18 made Solely to the Tru8tees. as a body. in accordan￿ with regulation8 made under 8ectlon 145
of the Charitses Act 2011. Our work has been undertaken so that we may state to the Trustees matters we
are required to state to them in an Independent Examinerfs report and for no other purpose. To the fullest
extent pemiitted by law, we do rnt accept or assume responsibilty to any<)ne other than the T￿￿e¢S for our
irKleperKlent examinatlon worK for this report. or the statement have given bel￿.
Re8pon8lbllltlM •nd I￿*1* of r•port
AS the charity trust￿ of the company (and a￿0 rts direct¢Y8 for the wrp08es of company law) you are
rn8ponsible for the preparats'on of the accounts in accordarK* wth the requirements of the CM)pani98 Act
2006 (Yhe 2006 Aci,)
Havlng satlsfied ourselves that th8 accounts of the company are not required to be audtted under Part 16 of
the 2006 Act and are eligible for irKlependent examination. we report in respect of our examination of your
company'8 accounts as carrièd out urtder Sedlon 145 of ￿ Charitie8 Acl 2011 {Ihe 2011 Act,). In carrying
out our examinatlon we hav• folltr4Md the direction8 given by the Chanty Comm1881on under 8•ctSon 145{5)(b)
of the 2011 Act.
Indop•nd•nt •xamln•rf• •l•tom•nt
I have completed my examination. l ¢onfimi that rK• mattws have come to my attontlon Sn connection wlth
the examination glving me cause to believe that..
1. accountlng record8 w•re not kept In re8pect of the company a8 requlred by 8edlon 386 of the 2008
Act", or
2. the account8 do not accord with those record8: LY
3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of 8ethon 396 of the 2006 Act other
than any
quirement that the accounts gNe.a ts and fairf which 18 not a matter considered
aspa
mina
Kevin Jard8
TBT Accountancy Ltd
Kingfisher House
Rownhams Lane
North Baddesley
Southampton
Hampshire
S052 9LP
13 May 2026
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STATEMEKf OF FINANCIAL
ACTIVITIES
Restrfcted
Unro•trlclod Funds
Note Funds2025 2026
Total Fund¥ Totsl Funds
2026
2024
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
FROM:
Charitable Actlvttb$
Investm6nt$
Othar Income
108,314
108,314
106,968
1,391
15,898
17,289
29.228
TOTAL
109 705
126603
138 194
EXPENDITURE ON:
Charftable activitl•B
Admln18trative costs
Interest payable and 81mllar ¢h8rge8
(89,023)
(40,973) (15,898)
(782)
(69,023)
(58.871>
(762)
(70,285)
(59,022)
TOTAL
129 307
Net Incom•l(Exp•ndltur•)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
TOTAL FUND8 BROUGKr
FORWARD
TOTAL FUND8 CARRIED
FORWARD
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In 2024125, restrtcted grant fundlng of £21,838 wa8 received during the year. 01 thls, £15.898 was
recognlsed in income and expended during the year, wlth £5,940 defarred for expenditure in the
following financial year.
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BALANCE SHEET
Unrestrlctod
Nots fund
Restrfctsd
fund
Total
funds
2025
Total funds
2024
FIXED AsseTS
Tanglble Aggot•
5,687
5,687
6,748
CURRENT A88ETS
Invontorle•
Dobtor•
Cash at bank and In hand
200
200
200
251
10
451
CREDITORS; amounts falllng due
wlthln on• year
11
(45.091)
<45,091)
(39,681)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
Total a886ts1089 current Ilablllti
Long-Torn1 Llablllll••
Loans
NET ASSETS
(38.163)
(38.183)
(32,481)
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FUNDS
Unrestrf¢Xed Fund8:
General Fund
Re8trfcted Fund8
13
13
(57,567)
(57,567)
(56,513)
For the year ending 31 July 2025 the company was entitled to exemptlon from aud￿ under section 477 of the
Companle$ Act 2006 rel8tlng to small companles. The members have not requlred the company to obtaln an
audit in accordan￿ with $ection 476 of the Companies Act 2006,
The director acknowledge8 her responslbllitles for complying wlth requirements of the Act wlth re8pect to
accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance wlth the prevlous applicable to companies subject to Ihe
sma51 companies, regime and in accordance with the provisions of FRS 102 Section 1A- Small Entities.
The financial statements were approved by the Board and authorized for issue on 13 May 2026 and were signed
on its behalf by
Rosanna Louise Houston
Dlrector
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
la) Gonoral Inforniatlon and basls of proparntlon of financlal •talem6nts
The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a publlc benefit entty under FRS 102,
have been prepared In accordance with the Charltles SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and
Reporting by Charlties: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their
accounts in accordance wlth the FinanGial Reportlng Standard applicable In Ihe UK and Rewblic
of Ireland {FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015),. Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial
Reportlng Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Companies Act 2008.
The flnanclal statement8 have been prepared under the historlcal cost convention and are presented
in £ 8terllng.
(b) Fund Accountlng
Unrestrfcted fund$ are available for u8• at the discretlon of the trustfje$ In furtherance of the general
objectlves of the charlty and whlch have not beèn deslgnated for other purpo8ei.
Re8trlcted fund8 can only be used for partlcular re8trirted purp08e8 wlthln the obJe(ts of the Gharity,
Re8trfctlon8 arise when 8poclfied by the donor or whèn fund6 aro ra18ed for parttcular restricted
purpo888.
Restricted fund8 were recelved during the year for 8pecTfK charltable projects and activltles. Un8pent
balance8 are ¢arrfed forward for use in the followlng financial year In a¢cordance with donor
r•8triction8.
(¢) Incom• R•cognltlon
All Incomlng resources are induded In the Statement of Financi￿ Activltles (SOFA) when the charlty
18 legally ent6tled to the income after any perfomance condition8 have been met, the amount can bg
measured reliably and It L8 probable that the Income will be received.
For donatlons to bo recogni8ed the charlty wlll have been notified of the amounts and the settlement
date In wrltlng. If there are condition8 attached to the donation and thls requires a level of perfomian¢e
before entrtlement can be obtained then Incom818 d8f8rr8d untll th08e conditlons are lully met or the
fulfilment of th088 condition8 18 wtthin the control of the chanty and It18 probable that thay will be
fulfilled.
Id) Expendlturn Recognltlon
All expenditure 18 accounted for on an accruals bas15 and has been classlfied under headlngs that
aggregate all Gosts related to the category. Expenditure is recognised where there is a legal or
constructlve obligation to make payments to thlrd parties, It Is probabl• that th• settlement will be
requlred and the amount of the 01￿[gatiOn can be mea8ured rellably.
(•) Support costs and fundral8lng ¢08ts
Support and Admin cost8 are those that asslst the work of the charity but do not direcily represent
charitable aGtlvitie8 and include office costs and govemance cost8. They are incurred directly in
support of expenditure on the obj'ects of the charfty.
Fundralslng c08ts are those incurred in seeking voluntary contrfbutions and do not include the costs
of di8seminating information in support of the charitable activities.
{fj Tanglblo Flxed As80ts
Tangible Fixed Assets are stated at cost (or deemed cost) or valuation165s aGcumulated depreciation
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and accumulated impaiment losses. Costs includ8 costs direcuy attributabke to making the asset
capable of operating as intended.
Depreciation is provided on all tangible tsed a&sets, at rates calculated to write off the costs. less
estimated residual value. of each asset on a systematbc basis over ts expected useful1rf8 as follows..
Plant and Machinery - 4 Years Reductng Balance
Office Equlpment
- 3 Years Straight Line
(g) Dobtors and Cr•dltor¥ rK•lvablo I payabl• wlthln on•
Debtors and ￿dit{)r3 with no stated interest rate and receivable or payable within one year are
recorded at transaction wice. Any1088es ari8iry from impaim)ent are recogni8ed in expenditure.
Ih) Tax
The charity 18 exempt from cryration tax +Jn its d)arilable adivitses.
(l) Inventorf
Inventories have been valued at the lower of cost and estimated 8811ing Vice ￿8$ cost8 to completa
and sell. In respect of work in Fwre88 and finished good8, ¢081 indudes a relevant proportion of
overheads according to th8 stage of manufathirlrylcompletion.
U) Golng Conum
The Trustee8 have a88e8sed W￿ther tho use of the golng concarn t)asi818 appropriate and have
consldered possible events or condibons that might cast s￿n[ficant doubt on the abilty of the charlty
to continue as a going concern. The Trustees have made this assessment tor a peri<)d of at18ast one
year from the date of approval of the financial statements. In particular, the Trust88s have considered
the charity'8 forecast and proieciions and have taken account of pressures of the energy crisis.
The Trustee8 have conduded that there is a reasonable expectation that the charity ha8 adequate
resources to conts'nue in operational existen¢e f¢r the foreseeable future. Accordingly, the Tru8taO8
continue to adopt the going concMI ba818 for the preparation of the financial 8tatements.
2. INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTMnES
Unr••trlct•d R••trlctod
T4)ts1
Fund• 2026 Funds 2026 Fund8 2026
2024
Clam Income
108.314
108.314
108,968
3. INCOME FROM INVESTMEKrs
Unre•trlcted Rostrlctod
Total
Funds 2025 Funds 2025 Funds 2026
2024
InvMtments
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4. INCOME FROM OTHER ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted Restrfcted
Totsl
Fund8 2026 Funds 2025 Funds 2025
2024
Grants and donallon•
Beewell Unlvernity of Manchest8r
B&eWell H8mpshire County Coun￿1
South Westem Rallway So￿81 Development
Fund
SNG 11fy1112025
Big Give Arts for Impact
K8ep It Frfnge
Franchl8• fo0•
PM 8•rvlce8 and •qulpment hlro
1.286
1.288
1,200
938
18,895
1.200
938
5.000
1,580
5,200
2,000
5.000
1,560
5,200
2,000
2,500
7,831
105
105
5. EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE
ACTIVITIES
Unro8trlcted Reatrlcted
Total
Fund8 2025 Fund8 2026 Fund• 2026
2024
Dlract labour
Perfomianc• and workshop •xp•nM8
{50,160)
(50,160>
151,191)
Admlnl•trallv• co•t8
Unrnstrlcted Re•trlct•d
Total
Funds 202S Fund8 2025 Fund• 2026
2024
Admlnlstradve Exp•ng•8
Salarles and other soclal 8ocurltl•$
Intsre•t payabl•
<15,469)
(25,504)
762
(15,898)
(31.367)
(25,5041
762
(33,602)
(24,479)
8. STAFF NUMBERS AND COSTS
2025
2024
8alarle• (Inc. In￿te•s)
Soclal #ecurlty cogts
Penslon costs
TOTALS
Avorage numbor of ￿nployeeS
74,333
67.235
737
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000
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7. TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFrrs
Durlng the year, In the perfod for whlch they served as Trustees, thg following received salaries from the
charity as follows:
2025
2024
Tru8teo9' 8alarles
8. RELATED PARTYTRANSACTIONS
Unexpected Places Ltd provided paid services to Steppin, Up Ltd. a company of which
Rosanna Louise Houston is a director and shareholder
Services provided to Steppin. UP Ltd
2025
2024
Services
Services provided by Steppin, Up Ltd:
2026
731
2024
4.431
Payments
9. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Plant and
Machinery Equlpmenl
Total
Cost
At 18t August 2024
Additions
At 315t July 2025
16,007
4.757
938
5,696
20,764
938
21,702
16,007
Depreclatlon
At 1st August 2024
Charge for the year
At 319t July 2025
9.259
1.887
10,946
4.757
313
6,070
14,016
2,000
16.016
Net Book Value
At 31 July 2025
At 31 July 2024
5.061
6,748
626
5,687
6,748
10. DEBTORS
2025
2024
Accounts receivable
Prepayments
Other debtors
TOTALS
251
251
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11. CREDrroRS: AMOU1￿ FALUNG DUE wrrHIN ONE
YEAR
2025
2024
Bank loans and overdrafts
Trade Creditors
Accruals
Taxes arsd social security
Loan from Diredor8
Deferred income
Restricted Grants
Other Creditors
TOTALS
(6,800)
(2.591)
(1.253)
(1.603)
(6,800)
(4,018)
(2,172)
(350)
(2.647)
{5.940)
12. CREDrroRS: AMOUNTS FALUNG DUE AFTER ONE
YEAR
2026
2024
Bank loans and overdr
TOTALS
19.403
24.052
052
13. STATEMENT OF FUNDS- MOVEMEKf OF FUNDS
RESTRICTED FUNDS AND UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
Balance 1
August 2024
Expondlture Trnnsforn Balanco 31
July 2025
Unrestrlcted
Restrictsd
Total
(56.513)
109.705
(110.758)
{57,567)
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Detailed Statsment of FlnaKlal
Acllvltle8
2025
2024
Incomg from charftabh actlvhl
Classes income
T4)Lil Incom• from charftab
actlvltl•8
106 968
Charftabh actlvltl••
Purchases
Stock movement
DireGt Labour
Other dlrect CO8ts
Totsl charflablo actlvhl•8 #pend
79
300
51,191
50.180
Admlnl8tratfve exp•ndllurn
Wage8 and salaries
Directorn. 8aiarle8
P•n$ion$
Employe¢8 Nl
Staff trainln9
Travel and 8ubs18tonce
Rent
Telephone and tax
Postage, 8tationery and winti
Sub8¢￿ptI0nS
Bank eharge8
In8uranc•
Softhvare
Depreciation
Bad debts
Sundry expen
Accountancy fee8
Adverti8irvJ and PR
Total admlnl•trallv• •xp0ndl￿rn
17.659
7.462
383
18,389
4,804
550
737
28
17,567
622
19.093
559
251
1,161
4,181
3,744
474
2,848
70
1,920
859
1.920
Grants and other Income
Other operatlng income -unrestricted
Other operatirg income -restricted
1.391
Oporatlng (d•fi¢ity8urplu8
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Bank loans and overdrafts
762
(Mcitysurplu8 on ordlnary
activltles before taxatlon