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REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1195576

Report of the Trustees and

Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31st July 2025

for

Concrete Youth

Dymond Accountants
Office F1,
Beverley Enterprise Centre
Beck View Road
Beverley
East Yorkshire
HU17 0JT

Concrete Youth

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Concrete Youth

Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31st July 2025

Thetrusteespresenttheirreportwiththefinancialstatementsofthecharityfortheyearended31stJuly2025.Thetrustees have
adoptedtheprovisionsofAccountingandReportingbyCharities:StatementofRecommendedPracticeapplicableto charities
preparingtheir accountsin accordancewith the FinancialReportingStandardapplicablein the UK and Republicof Ireland(FRS  102)
(effective 1 January 2019).

ConcreteYouthisanaward-winningcharitydedicatedtoincreasingculturalprovisionforpeoplelabelledwithprofound and
multiplelearningdisabilities.Since our formationin 2019,we have engagedover10,500audiencemembersacrossfive continents,
creatinginclusiveandsensoryexperiencesthatchampioninclusivelyandcreativity.Ourworkis rootedin thebeliefthat everyone
deserves the opportunity to engage with the arts in meaningful and empowering ways.

Ourtouringdepartmentspecialisesindeliveringmulti-sensorytheatreproductionsthatcaptivateandinspireaudiences labelled
withprofoundandmultiplelearningdisabilities.In2024,wemadehistorywiththelaunchofSensoryCinders,thefirst-ever West
Endproductioncreatedspecificallyforaudienceslabelledwithprofoundandmultiplelearningdisabilities,strengthening our
reputation as a leading force in inclusive theatre practice.

Oureducationdepartmenthasbeenrecognisedasaleaderinsensoryeducation,winningtwoconsecutiveEducation& Training
AwardsforBestSensoryEducation.Ourprogrammesaredesignedtoprovideinclusive,educational,andhigh-qualityservices to
schools,organisations,andcommunities.Wedeliverimpactfullearningopportunitiesthatnurturecreativityandinclusion while
supporting access to the arts and developing the next generation of theatre-makers and audiences.

Asaresearch-ledorganisation,ourseniormanagementteamalsoworkasacademicresearchers,combiningscholarly expertise
withtheirpracticeatConcreteYouth.Thisdualapproachensuresourworkisbothinnovativeandgroundedin contemporary
research,with a focuson developingand embeddingbest practicein sensoryand inclusivearts. Researchunderpinsall areas of our
work, informingthe developmentof our artisticand educationalprogrammesand ensuring they remain at the forefrontof inclusive
practice.

Thisdedicationtoinclusivepracticeextendsthroughoutourorganisation,andConcreteYouthisproudtobeafour-day working
weekand LivingWageemployer,a PiPACharterPartnerand EquityPartneras we striveto makeourcharityenvironmentopen to
all.

Mission

ToadvancesensorytheatreandeducationintheUKandbeyondwhilstchampioningitsaudience;peoplelabelledwith profound
and multiple learning disabilities.

Vision

A world where accessible theatre is consistently available for all.

Values

AudienceFirst:Wecentrepeoplelabelledwithprofoundandmultiplelearningdisabilitiesineverydecision,ensuringtheir needs,
preferences, and rights lead our artistic, educational, and strategic choices.

CareandDignity:Everyexperiencewecreateisrootedinrespect,safety,emotionalcare,anddignity-forouraudiences, artists,
and staff.

AccessWithoutException:Accessisnon-negotiable.Fromperformanceenvironmentstoeducationsettings,westriveto remove
all barriers and offer con sistently inclusive experiences.

Research-LedPractice:Wearecommittedtoproducingworkthatisunderpinnedbyresearch.Ourmethodologies,decisions and
outputs are shaped by a cademic insight, co-researcher collaboration, and lived experience.

Co-CreationandCollaboration:Wedonotmakeworkforpeople-wemakeworkwiththem.Ouraudiencesareour co-creators,
our artists are collaborators , and our partners are allies.

VisibilityandRepresentation:Wechampionculturalvisibilityforpeoplelabelledwithprofoundandmultiplelearning disabilities,
ensuring they are represented in the arts and seen by society.

IntegrityandAccountability:Weholdourselvesaccountabletoourmissionandtoouraudience.Allprojectsmustalignwith our
values, and our leadership is  open, responsive, and transparent.

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AmbitionwithSustainability:Wepursueambitious,innovativeprojectsthatpushboundarieswhileremaining financially,
artistically, environmentally , and ethically sustainable.

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Objectives and aims

This CIAO exists:

To promote the arts for persons with profound and multiple learning disabilities in particular, but not exclusively, by:

1. providing high-quality theatre for people with labelled with profound and multiple learning disabilities;

2. encouraging inclusive theatre;

3. increasing the visibility of people with learning disabilities within the arts and the wider community;

4.encouragingandsupportingthecreationofworkforaudienceslabelledwithprofoundandmultiplelearningdisabilities by
providing training for artists and venues to enable them to provide accessible events and performances;

5.providingtrainingtoenablepeoplelabelledwithprofoundandmultiplelearningdisabilitiestoaccesstheartsathomeor at
othervenuesincludingstorytellingand sensoryactivitiesand raisingawarenessand understandingofthe needsofpeople labelled
with profound and multiple learning disabilities.

Thischarityimprovesthequalityoflifeforpeoplewithprofoundandmultiplelearningdisabilitiesthroughmulti-sensory theatre
andmulti-sensoryeducationalservices.Thecharityisalsodedicatedtothepromotionofawarenessandthevisibilityof people
labelled with profound and multiple learning disabilities.

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OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Significant activities 2024-25

The2024-25financialyearrepresentedaperiodofcontinuedartisticdevelopment,strategicexpansion,and organisational
strengtheningfor ConcreteYouth.Our work remainedrootedin our commitmentto audienceslabelledwith profoundand multiple
learning disabilities, with a continued focus on inclusivity, sensory engagement, and co-produced practice.

PRODUCTIONS

Sensory Cinders

The developmentand presentationof SensoryCinders marked a significantmilestonefor the organisation,becomingthe first West
End production created specifically for audiences labelled with profound and multiple learning disabilities.

Theproductionembeddedsensoryaccessatitscore,ensuringthatalldesign,performance,andaudienceexperience elements
weredevelopedinconsultationwithaudiences,carers,andspecialistpractitioners.Thisworkcontributedtowider sector
understandingof what fully accessiblemainstreamtheatre productioncan look like when access is embedded from inception rather
than adapted retrospectively.

SensoryCinders saw significantpress, marketing,and criticalengagementduring its West End season at @sohoplace.This coverage
contributedtoincreasednationalvisibilityforConcreteYouthandstrengthenedwidersectorunderstandingof accessible,
sensory-led theatre practice for audiences labelled with profound and multiple learning disabilities.

Criticalresponsewas consistentlypositive,with reviewershighlightingboth the artisticquality of the productionand its significance
as a landmark in inclusive theatre practice:

"*****-WestEndBestFriend:"WhetheryouareamemberofthePMLD/disabled/neurodiversecommunityornot,this is
definitelyashowworthseeing,ifnottohaveyourownexperiencesreflectedbackatyou,thentogainanewperspective on
inclusion,acceptanceandhowtheatrecanactivelybebuiltforeverycommunityifweputtheeffortintobuildingitthatway. An
enchanting fairytale highlighting the most gorgeous parts of the real world. "

" ***** - Stage to Page: "A patron who had come to see the show stopped me on the way out and asked if I was a reviewer.When I
told him yes, he said 'make sure you tell them that we said it was really good,and we need more'.I promisedhim that I would, and
sincethe entirerun of the showis soldout,I'minsteadusing the platformI'vebeen givenhere to imploreproducersto  remember
howimportanttheatreistothem,andthattheyhavethepowertouseshowslikethistospreadthatmagictosomanythat it
currently just doesn't reach."

" ***** - Theatre and Tonic: "Sensory Cinders is a fantastic innovation, making theatre accessible and inclusive.

Thesmilesonthefacesoftheaudiencememberssaiditall-wewereallenthusedbythejoyofwatchingandbecoming fully
immersed in a show that has been so well developedand performedby a cast who completelyunderstandwhat's required of them,
and deliver a perfect theatrical experience that I'm sure will be remembered for a long time."

Acrosscoverage,criticsconsistentlyidentifiedSensoryCindersas a significantdevelopmentin the landscapeofaccessible theatre,
notingitscontributiontoexpandingexpectationsofwhatWestEndproductioncanlooklikewhensensoryaccessis embedded
from the outset.

Alongsidecriticalresponse,the productiongenerated sustainedindustry and public attentionthrough nationalpress and arts  sector
platforms,contributingtobroadervisibilityofConcreteYouth'sworkandtheongoingculturalconversationaround inclusion,
access, and representation in theatre.

Sensory Cinders continues to represent a landmark moment in Concrete Youth's artistic development and national profile.

EDUCATION

ConcreteYouth'seducationdepartmentcontinuedtoexpanditsreachanddeepenitsimpactacrossboththePublic Programme
and Education & Care Settings (ECS) provision.

Public Programme

ThePublicProgrammecontinuedto growin reachand inclusivity,witha keyareaofdevelopmentbeingthe expansionof Sensory
StorybookbeyonditsoriginalbaseinHull.FollowingitssuccessfulrolloutinHull,theprogrammeexpandedintoLondon and
Manchester,respondingtoincreasingdemandforaccessible,sensory-ledstorytellingexperiencesinpublicand community-facing
culturalspaces.This expansiondemonstratedthe adaptabilityof the model across diverse urban contextswhile maintainingits  core
focus on inclusivity, familiarity, and participant-led engagement.

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OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Alongsidethis,ConcreteYouthdevelopedHapticTales,a new storymassageprogrammecreatedin partnershipwithBackto Ours.
Theprogrammedeliversregularpublic-facingsessionsintownandcommunityhallsacrossEastYorkshire,specificallydesigned to
reducegeographicalandtransportbarriersthatcanpreventaudienceslabelledwithprofoundandmultiplelearning disabilities
fromaccessingculturalprovision.A successfulpilotphasetookplacein Summer2025,withstrongengagementfrom participants,
carers,and communitypartners.The programmeis nowin activedevelopmentas ConcreteYouthseeksto secureits continuation
and long-term sustainability.

Aparentattendingasensorystorysessionshared:"Mychildisoftenexcludedfrommainstreamactivitiesbecause environments
can feel overwhelmingor inaccessible.During these sessions,they were relaxed, engaged, and smiling throughout.It was emotional
to see them included so naturally and meaningfully."

Education & Care Settings (ECS)

TheECSprogrammecontinuedtoprovidetailoredsensorylearningexperienceswithinspecialisteducationaland care
environmentsacrosstheUK,deliveringaccessiblecreativeactivityforchildren,youngpeople,andadultslabelledwith profound
andmultiplelearningdisabilities.Throughouttheyear,theprogrammeworkedacrossspecialistschools,SENDprovisions, care
settings,andcommunityorganisations,withactivitydesignedtosupportengagement,communication,sensory exploration,
confidence,andemotionalwellbeing.Workshopsincorporatedtactileobjects,music,scent,lighting,movement,and immersive
storytelling techniques, enabling participants to engage at their own pace and in their own preferred ways.

Educatorsand carers consistentlyreportedthat the sessionscreated opportunitiesfor engagementthat are often difficultto access
throughtraditionalartsandeducationalprovision.Feedbackhighlightedtheimportanceofspecialistfacilitation,flexible delivery,
and environments that prioritised participant comfort and agency.

Oneteachercommented:"ConcreteYouthconsistentlycreateexperiencesthatgenuinelymeetourlearnerswheretheyare. The
level of care, understanding,and adaptabilityshown by the team means our pupils can engage in ways we don't always see in  other
activities. The sessions are calm, inclusive, and joyful, and our staff learn a great deal from observing the facilitators' practice."

Amemberofsupportstafffromaspecialistsettingstated:"Theworkshopsgaveourlearnersopportunitiestocommunicate and
participateontheirownterms.Somepupilswhoareusuallyverywithdrawnbecamenoticeablymoreresponsivethrough the
sensory elements and one-to-one interaction. The impact on both students and staff was significant."

AkeydevelopmentthisyearwasanewpartnershipwiththeNationalTrustthroughtheirBlossomProject.This collaboration
broughttogetherlocalspecialistschoolsacrossYorkshireto co-createa spring-themedinstallationpresentedwithinNational Trust
sites.

Participantsengagedin a seriesofsensory-ledcreativesessionsexploringthemesofnature,growth,colour,texture,and seasonal
change.Learnerscontributeddirectlytothecreationofartworkandsensorymaterialsthatformedpartofthewider public
installation,ensuringthatchildrenandyoungpeoplelabelledwithprofoundandmultiplelearningdisabilitieswere represented
within nationally significant heritage and cultural spaces.

Theprojectprovidedmeaningfulopportunitiesforcreativeauthorship,publicvisibility,andcommunityparticipation,while also
enabling teachers and support staff to explore new approaches to sensory and arts-based learning within educational settings.

Feedbackfromparticipatingschoolshighlightedthevalueoflearnersbeingabletocontributetoapublic-facingcultural project:
"Formanyof our students,opportunitieslike this simplydo not exist.Beingpart of a nationallyrecognisedprojecthelped families,
staff,and learnersfeelgenuinelyincludedwithinthe widercommunity.Thepupilswereproudofwhattheyhad created,and that
sense of ownership was incredibly powerful."

TheECSprogrammecontinuestoplayavitalroleinextendingaccesstohigh-qualityartsengagementforaudienceswho remain
significantly underserved within mainstream cultural provision.

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

ResearchanddevelopmentcontinuedtoplayacentralrolewithinConcreteYouththroughout2024-25,underpinning the
organisation's artistic, educational, and strategic activity through the ongoing delivery of Blueprint.

Blueprintisalong-termresearchprojectandevolvingframeworkdesignedtointerrogatehowsensorytheatrecanbecome more
genuinelyaudience-ledforpeoplelabelledwithprofoundandmultiplelearningdisabilities.Emergingfromongoing doctoral
researchundertakenalongsidetheorganisation'spractice,theprojectrespondstoasignificantgapwithinboththecultural and
academicsectorssurroundinghowinclusiveperformanceisdesigned,delivered,andevaluatedforaudienceswiththe most
complex communication and sensory needs.

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Atitscore,Blueprintseekstochallengetraditionalassumptionssurroundinginclusivitywithintheatre.Whilemany accessible
performancesare adaptedversionsof existingwork,Blueprintinsteadexploreswhat happens when productionsare designed from
the outsetaroundthe communicationstyles,sensoryrealities,and accessneedsofaudienceslabelledwithprofoundand multiple
learning disabilities.

Theprojectdrawsuponpractice-basedresearch,disabilitystudies,audienceobservation,co-creationmethodologies, and
collaborationwithcarers,educators,academics,andpeoplelabelledwithprofoundandmultiplelearningdisabilities. The
frameworkisintendedtosupportthedevelopmentofsensorytheatrethatisbothartisticallyambitiousanddeeplyresponsive to
the audiences for whom it is created.

Akeyareaofexplorationwithintheprojecthasbeentheconceptof"audience-led"practice.Theresearchexamines how
productionscanbecomemorereactiveand responsivein realtime,particularlyforaudienceswhomaynotcommunicate through
verballanguage.Thishasincludedinvestigationintosensorycommunication,relationalperformancepractice,audience comfort,
environmental design, pacing, consent-led engagement, and flexible modes of delivery within live performance environments.

Blueprintalso considersthe wider ecologysurroundingsensorytheatre,includingthe experiencesof carers,educators,venue staff,
artists,andotheraudienceswhosharetheperformanceenvironment.Theprojectseekstodevelopapproachesthatmaintain the
needsofaudienceslabelledwithprofoundandmultiplelearningdisabilitiesasthecentralpriority,whilstalsocreating equitable
and meaningful experiences for everyone present within the space.

Asaresearch-ledorganisation,ConcreteYouthremainscommittedtoensuringthatitsworkisinformednotonlyby creative
ambition,butalsobyrigorousreflection,collaboration,andevidence-basedpractice.Blueprintprojectcontinuestoposition the
organisationattheforefrontofinclusivesensoryartspracticeandcontributestowidernationalconversations surrounding
inclusivity, participation, and cultural entitlement for audiences labelled with profound and multiple learning disabilities.

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OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Public benefit

The charityconfirmsthat the Trusteeshave consideredthe Charity Commission'sguidanceon public benefit,includingthe  guidance
on public benefit and fee charging.

Annually,thetrusteesreviewtheproposedactivitiesandstrategicaimsforthefollowingfinancialyeartoensurethatthey align
withtheorganisation'sobjectives.Indoingso,attentionisgiventotheCharityCommission'sguidanceonpublicbenefit when
reviewing the aims and objectives of the charity (PB2).

ThetrusteesagreethatConcreteYouth'sworkprovidesexceptionalpublicbenefit,asdemonstratedintheactivities and
achievements sections of this report.

ConcreteYouthexists to increaseculturalaccessand visibilityfor peoplelabelledwith profoundand multiplelearningdisabilities, a
community that continues to experience significant barriers to participation within arts and cultural provision.

Throughitsproductions,educationprogrammes,researchactivity,andtraining,thecharityprovidesaccessibleopportunities for
creativeengagementspecificallydesignedaroundthecommunication,sensory,andaccessneedsofitsaudiences.This includes
activity delivered within theatres, schools, care settings, libraries, museums, and community venues across the UK.

The trustees believe the charity delivers significant public benefit by:

1. improving access to arts and cultural experiences for audiences who are frequently excluded from mainstream provision;

• 2.increasing visibility and representation of people labelled with profound and multiple learning disabilities within public and cultural spaces;

3. supporting carers, families, educators, and support staff through inclusive and accessible programming;

4.contributing to the development of inclusive practice across the arts, education, and cultural sectors;

5.and promotingwider awarenessand understandingof sensorytheatre and accessibilitythroughadvocacy,training,research, and
sector engagement.

ConcreteYouth'sworkisdesignedtoremovebarrierstoparticipationwhereverpossible.Thisincludesadapting environments,
communicationmethods,sensoryelements,audiencecapacities,anddeliveryapproachestoensurethataudiencescanengage in
ways that are meaningful and comfortable for them as individuals.

During2024-25,thecharitycontinuedtoexpanditspublic-facingprovisionthroughprogrammesdeliveredincommunity and
culturalsettings,helping to reduce geographicaland financialbarriers to access.Activitywas also delivereddirectlywithin specialist
educationandcareenvironmentstoensurethataudiencesunabletoattendpublicperformanceswerestillabletoengage with
high-quality sensory arts experiences.

Thetrusteesremainsatisfiedthatthecharity'sactivitiescontinuetoprovidesubstantialpublicbenefitinlinewithits charitable
aims and objectives.

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Research & development

ResearchanddevelopmentcontinuedtoplayacentralrolewithinConcreteYouththroughout2024-25,underpinning the
organisation's artistic, educational, and strategic activity through the ongoing delivery of Blueprint.

Blueprintisalong-termresearchprojectandevolvingframeworkdesignedtointerrogatehowsensorytheatrecanbecome more
genuinelyaudience-ledforpeoplelabelledwithprofoundandmultiplelearningdisabilities.Emergingfromongoing doctoral
researchundertakenalongsidetheorganisation'spractice,theprojectrespondstoasignificantgapwithinboththecultural and
academicsectorssurroundinghowinclusiveperformanceisdesigned,delivered,andevaluatedforaudienceswiththe most
complex communication and sensory needs.

Atitscore,Blueprintseekstochallengetraditionalassumptionssurroundinginclusivitywithintheatre.Whilemany accessible
performancesare adaptedversionsof existingwork,Blueprintinsteadexploreswhat happens when productionsare designed from
the outsetaroundthe communicationstyles,sensoryrealities,and accessneedsofaudienceslabelledwithprofoundand multiple
learning disabilities.

Theprojectdrawsuponpractice-basedresearch,disabilitystudies,audienceobservation,co-creationmethodologies, and
collaborationwithcarers,educators,academics,andpeoplelabelledwithprofoundandmultiplelearningdisabilities. The
frameworkisintendedtosupportthedevelopmentofsensorytheatrethatisbothartisticallyambitiousanddeeplyresponsive to
the audiences for whom it is created.

Akeyareaofexplorationwithintheprojecthasbeentheconceptof"audience-led"practice.Theresearchexamines how
productionscanbecomemorereactiveand responsivein realtime,particularlyforaudienceswhomaynotcommunicate through
verballanguage.Thishasincludedinvestigationintosensorycommunication,relationalperformancepractice,audience comfort,
environmental design, pacing, consent-led engagement, and flexible modes of delivery within live performance environments.

Blueprintalso considersthe wider ecologysurroundingsensorytheatre,includingthe experiencesof carers,educators,venue staff,
artists,andotheraudienceswhosharetheperformanceenvironment.Theprojectseekstodevelopapproachesthatmaintain the
needsofaudienceslabelledwithprofoundandmultiplelearningdisabilitiesasthecentralpriority,whilstalsocreating equitable
and meaningful experiences for everyone present within the space

.

Asaresearch-ledorganisation,ConcreteYouthremainscommittedtoensuringthatitsworkisinformednotonlyby creative
ambition,butalsobyrigorousreflection,collaboration,andevidence-basedpractice.Blueprintprojectcontinuestoposition the
organisationattheforefrontofinclusivesensoryartspracticeandcontributestowidernationalconversations surrounding
inclusivity, participation, and cultural entitlement for audiences labelled with profound and multiple learning disabilities

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FINANCIAL REVIEW

Financial position

Followingthefinancialchallengesexperiencedduring2023-24,the2024-25periodfocusedonstabilisation,recovery,and the
continuedstrengtheningofConcreteYouth'sfinancialmanagementandoperationalresilience.Theorganisationcontinued to
manage the impact of increasedsector-widefinancialpressures,includinginflation,rising operationalcosts,and ongoing challenges
affectingtheculturalsectormorebroadly.Despitethesepressures,ConcreteYouthsuccessfullymaintainedprogramme delivery
acrossitsproductions,educationactivity,researchprojects,andorganisationaldevelopmentworkthroughouttheyear. The
charitableloansecuredfromTheCharityBankduringthepreviousfinancialperiodcontinuedtoprovideimportant operational
stabilityduring2024-25.Thetrusteesand seniorleadershipteamhavemaintaineda proactiveand carefullymanagedapproach to
repaymentandfinancialplanning,andtheorganisationremainsontrackwithitsrepaymentcommitments.Throughoutthe year,
the charitycontinuedto strengthenits financialprocedures,budgetingprocesses,and oversightmechanismsto support long-term
sustainabilityand resilience.Thishas includedincreasedstrategicfinancialmonitoring,carefulprojectplanning,and the continued
development of reserve-building strategies.

Thetrusteesremainconfidentinthecharity'sfinancialpositionandfuturedirection.Despitethefinancialpressures experienced
acrossthe sectorin recent years,ConcreteYouthhas continuedto demonstratestrong organisationalresilience,sustained demand
foritswork,andasteadilyexpandingportfolioofactivityacrossproductions,education,research,andsectordevelopment. The
organisationhasmaintainedanddevelopedadiverserangeofincomestreams,alongsidestrengtheningitsstrategic partnerships
withcultural,educational,andcharitableorganisationsacrosstheUK.Thisbreadthofactivityhassupportedgreater financial
stabilityand reducedrelianceon any singlefundingsource,contributingto improvedlong-termresilience.Alongsidethis, Concrete
Youthcontinuestoexperienceincreasingrecognitionasaleadingorganisationwithinthefieldofinclusiveandsensory arts.
Demandforbothitseducationprogrammesandsector-facingworkhascontinuedtogrow,reflectingawidernational and
internationalinterestinaccessibleculturalpracticeforaudienceslabelledwithprofoundandmultiplelearningdisabilities. The
trusteesareconfidentthatthiscombinationofstronggovernance,carefulfinancialmanagement,growingpartnerships, and
increasingsector visibilityplaces the organisationin a secure and developingposition.ConcreteYouth is well-positionednot only to
continuedeliveringits currentcharitableobjectives,but also to furtherexpand its reach,deepen its impact,and strengthenits role
as a leading voice within inclusive arts practice, while continuing to manage financial risk in a measured and responsible way.

Reserves policy

Charitylaw requiresany incomereceivedby a charityto be spent withina reasonableperiodof receipt.Trusteesshouldbe able to
justifytheholdingofincomeasreserves.Areservespolicyexplainstoexistingandpotentialfunders,donors,and other
stakeholders why a charity is holding a particular level of reserves.

The trusteesrecognisethe importanceof maintainingappropriatefinancialreservesto safeguardthe charity'songoing operations,
manage unforeseen financial pressures, and support long-term organisational sustainability.

Followingthefinancialpressuresexperiencedduringthepreviousreportingperiod,theorganisationcontinuestoprioritise the
rebuildingofunrestrictedreserveswherepossible.Thetrusteesregularlyreviewreservelevelsalongsideoperationalrisk, planned
activity, and future financial commitments to ensure the charity remains financially stable and resilient.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document

The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity.

The charity is controlled by its governing document and constitutes a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO).

Thetrusteesareresponsiblefortheoverallgovernanceandstrategicdirectionofthecharityandmeetregularlytooversee the
organisation's activities, financial management, safeguarding responsibilities, and long-term development.

During2024-25,the organisationcontinuedto strengthenits governancestructuresthroughthe recruitmentoffournew trustees,
broadeningtheBoard'scollectiveexpertiseacrossartsleadership,inclusion,education,governance,and organisational
development.

Thetrusteesremaincommittedto ensuringthatthe charityoperatesin accordancewithits charitableobjectivesand continues to
uphold high standards of governance, accountability, and transparency.

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STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Organisational development

Theorganisationcontinuedtostrengthenitsgovernance,leadership,andsectorprofilethroughout2024-25,reflectinga period of
sustained growth and increasing national recognition for its work within inclusive arts and sensory theatre practice.

ConcreteYouthwasproudto be nameda finalistat the CharityGovernanceAwards,recognisingthe strengthof the  organisation's
leadership,ethicalgovernanceframeworks,andcommitmenttoinclusiveandvalues-ledpractice.Thisrecognitionreflected the
continuedeffortsoftheBoardofTrusteesandseniorleadershipteamtoensurethatthecharity'sgovernancestructures remain
robust, transparent, and aligned with its mission and audience.

To supportthe ongoingdevelopmentand future sustainabilityof the organisation,ConcreteYouthalso recruitedfour new trustees
duringtheyear.TheseappointmentsstrengthenedtheBoard'scollectiveexpertiseacrossareasincludingcare,arts leadership,
governance,education,inclusion,and organisationaldevelopment,ensuringthat the charityremainswell-positionedto support its
continued growth and strategic ambitions.

Internally,theorganisationcontinuedtoembeditsvalues-ledapproachtoworkingpractice,includingitsfour-dayworking week
model,LivingWageaccreditation,andPiPACharterPartnershipaswellascontinuedalignmentwithEquity.These commitments
continueto underpinrecruitment,retention,staffwellbeing,and organisationalsustainability,ensuringthatthe internalculture of
the charity reflects the inclusive and ethical principles embedded throughout its external work.

Alongsideorganisationaldevelopment,ConcreteYouthcontinuedtoplayanactiverolewithinthewidersensorytheatre and
inclusiveartssectorsthroughlecturing,workshops,conferencepresentations,andprofessionaldevelopmentactivity.Members of
theorganisationdeliveredtalksandtrainingsessionsatuniversities,industryevents,andsectorconferences,contributing to
nationalconversationssurroundingaccessibility,sensoryengagement,andculturalprovisionforaudienceslabelledwith profound
andmultiplelearningdisabilities.Thisactivityformedanimportantpartoftheorganisation'swideradvocacywork,helping to
increasevisibilityforbothsensorytheatreasanartformandtheaudiencestheorganisationexiststosupport.Bycontributing to
academic,cultural,andprofessionaldialogue,ConcreteYouthcontinuedtoadvocateforgreaterinclusion,accessibility, and
representationacrosstheartssector.Theorganisationremainscommittednotonlytoproducinghigh-qualitysensorywork, but
alsotosupportingwidersectordevelopmentandchallengingsystemicbarriersthatcontinuetolimitculturalaccessfor audiences
labelled with profound and multiple learning disabilities.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number

1195576

Principal address

Norwich House
Savile Street
Hull
HU1 3ES

Trustees

A Smith (resigned 17.3.2025)
Dr G Brigg
R Kaur Singh
Miss S A Penney (resigned 27.3.2025)
L C Dankoff (appointed 27.3.2025)
Ms M Seaton (appointed 27.3.2025)
Ms E Parker (appointed 27.3.2025)
Ms M Shimmin (appointed 27.3.2025)

Independent Examiner

Dymond Accountants
Office F1,
Beverley Enterprise Centre
Beck View Road
Beverley
East Yorkshire
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Approved by order of the board of trustees on 28th May 2026 and signed on its behalf by:

R Kaur Singh - Trustee

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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of

Concrete Youth

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Concrete Youth

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Concrete Youth (the Trust) for the year ended 31st July 2025.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charitytrusteesof the Trust you are responsiblefor the preparationof the accountsin accordancewith the requirements of
the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').

IreportinrespectofmyexaminationoftheTrust'saccountscarriedoutunderSection145oftheActandincarryingout my
examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner's statement

Ihavecompletedmyexamination.Iconfirmthatnomaterialmattershavecometomyattentioninconnectionwith the
examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act; or

2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content 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 concernsand have come across no other matters in connectionwith the examinationto which attentionshould be drawn
in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Rebecca Dymond FCA

Dymond Accountants
Office F1,
Beverley Enterprise Centre
Beck View Road
Beverley
East Yorkshire
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Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31st July 2025

Unrestricted funds Notes £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 53,112 Charitable activities Charitable Activites 126,090 Other trading activities 2 46,323 Total 225,525 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 189,098 Charitable activities Charitable Activites 32,755 Other 1,278 Total 223,131 NET INCOME 2,394 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 62,539 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 64,933	Restricted fund £ - 19,960 - 19,960 16,322 3,099 - 19,421 539 - 539	31.7.25 31.7.24 Total Total funds funds £ £ 53,112 73,875 146,050 154,023 46,323 48,479 245,485 276,377 205,420 219,954 35,854 27,160 1,278 - 242,552 247,114 2,933 29,263 62,539 33,276 65,472 62,539	31.7.25 31.7.24 Total Total funds funds £ £ 53,112 73,875 146,050 154,023 46,323 48,479 245,485 276,377 205,420 219,954 35,854 27,160 1,278 - 242,552 247,114 2,933 29,263 62,539 33,276 65,472 62,539
			276,377
			219,954 27,160 -
			247,114
			29,263 33,276
			62,539

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Balance Sheet 31st July 2025

Unrestricted funds Notes £ FIXED ASSETS Intangible assets 5 296 Tangible assets 6 3,614 3,910 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 7 89,888 Cash at bank 10,443 100,331 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 8 (20,512) NET CURRENT ASSETS 79,819 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 83,729 CREDITORS Amounts falling due after more than one year 9 (18,796) NET ASSETS 64,933 FUNDS 11 Unrestricted funds Restricted funds TOTAL FUNDS	Restricted fund £ - - - - 539 539 - 539 539 - 539	31.7.25 Total funds £ 296 3,614 3,910 89,888 10,982 100,870 (20,512) 80,358 84,268 (18,796) 65,472 64,933 539 65,472	31.7.24 Total funds £ - -
			- 79,538 22,755
			102,293 (19,810)
			82,483
			82,483 (19,944)
			62,539
			62,539 -
			62,539

The financialstatementswere approvedby the Board of Trustees and authorisedfor issue on 28th May 2026 and were signed on  its
behalf by:

R Kaur Singh - Trustee

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Notes to the Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31st July 2025

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

Thefinancialstatementsofthecharity,whichisa publicbenefitentityunderFRS102,havebeenpreparedin accordance
withthe CharitiesSORP(FRS102)'Accountingand Reportingby Charities:Statementof RecommendedPractice applicable
to charitiespreparingtheir accountsin accordancewith the FinancialReportingStandardapplicablein the UK and  Republic
ofIreland(FRS102)(effective1January2019)',FinancialReportingStandard102'TheFinancialReporting Standard
applicableintheUKandRepublicofIreland'andtheCharitiesAct2011.Thefinancialstatementshavebeen prepared
under the historical cost convention.

Income

All incomeis recognisedin the Statementof FinancialActivitiesonce the charityhas entitlementto the funds, it is probable
that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

Expenditure

Liabilitiesare recognisedas expenditureas soon as there is a legal or constructiveobligationcommittingthe charityto that
expenditure,itisprobablethatatransferofeconomicbenefitswillberequiredinsettlementandtheamountof the
obligationcanbemeasuredreliably.Expenditureisaccountedforonanaccrualsbasisandhasbeenclassified under
headingsthataggregateallcostrelatedtothecategory.Wherecostscannotbedirectlyattributedtoparticular headings
they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Tangible fixed assets

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.

Taxation

The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

Restrictedfundscanonlybeusedforparticularrestrictedpurposeswithintheobjectsofthecharity.Restrictions arise
when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

Hire purchase and leasing commitments

RentalspaidunderoperatingleasesarechargedtotheStatementofFinancialActivitiesonastraightlinebasisover the
period of the lease.

Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits

Thecharityoperatesadefinedcontributionpensionscheme.Contributionspayabletothecharity'spensionscheme are
charged to the  Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.

2. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES

OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
	31.7.25	31.7.24
	£	£
Event income	46,323	48,479

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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31st July 2025

3. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

Therewerenotrustees'remunerationorotherbenefitsfortheyearended31stJuly2025norfortheyear ended
31st July 2024.

Trustees' expenses

There were no  trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31st July 2025 nor for the year ended 31st July 2024.

4. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

Unrestricted funds £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 73,875 Charitable activities Charitable Activites 154,023 Other trading activities 48,479 Total 276,377 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 219,954 Charitable activities Charitable Activites 27,160 Total 247,114 NET INCOME 29,263 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 33,276 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 62,539	Restricted fund £ - - - - - - - - - -	Total funds £ 73,875 154,023 48,479
		276,377
		219,954 27,160
		247,114
		29,263 33,276
		62,539

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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31st July 2025

5. INTANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

5.	INTANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
			Patents
			and
			licences
			£
	COST
	Additions		370
	AMORTISATION
	Charge for year		74
	NET BOOK VALUE
	At 31st July 2025		296
	At 31st July 2024		-
6.	TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
			Fixtures
			and
			fittings
			£
	COST
	Additions		4,818
	DEPRECIATION
	Charge for year		1,204
	NET BOOK VALUE
	At 31st July 2025		3,614
	At 31st July 2024		-
7.	DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
		31.7.25	31.7.24
		£	£
	Trade debtors	12,442	5,612
	Other debtors	49,209	73,926
	Prepayments	28,237	-
		89,888	79,538

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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31st July 2025

8.	CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
				31.7.25	31.7.24
				£	£
	Bank loans and overdrafts (see note 10)			5,361	10,056
	Taxation and social security			11,471	6,754
	Other creditors			3,680	3,000
				20,512	19,810
9.	CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN	ONE YEAR
				31.7.25	31.7.24
				£	£
	Bank loans (see note 10)			18,796	19,944
10.	LOANS
	An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:
				31.7.25	31.7.24
				£	£
	Amounts falling due within one year on demand:
	Bank loans			5,361	10,056
	Amounts falling between one and two years:
	Bank loans - 1-2 years			5,361	14,459
	Amounts falling due between two and five years:
	Bank loans - 2-5 years			13,435	5,485
11.	MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
			Net	Transfers
			movement	between	At
		At 1.8.24	in funds	funds	31.7.25
		£	£	£	£
	Unrestricted funds
	General fund	62,539	(78,976)	81,370	64,933
	Arts Council England	-	81,370	(81,370)	-
		62,539	2,394	-	64,933
	Restricted funds
	National lottery	-	539	-	539
	TOTAL FUNDS	62,539	2,933	-	65,472

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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31st July 2025

11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Unrestricted funds General fund Arts Council England Restricted funds National lottery TOTAL FUNDS Comparatives for movement in funds Unrestricted funds General fund TOTAL FUNDS Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Unrestricted funds General fund Arts Council England TOTAL FUNDS

Incoming Resources Movement resources expended in funds £ £ £ 144,155 (223,131) (78,976) 81,370 - 81,370 225,525 (223,131) 2,394 19,960 (19,421) 539 245,485 (242,552) 2,933 Net movement At At 1.8.23 in funds 31.7.24 £ £ £ 33,276 29,263 62,539 33,276 29,263 62,539 Incoming Resources Movement resources expended in funds £ £ £ 166,464 (137,201) 29,263 109,913 (109,913) - 276,377 (247,114) 29,263 276,377 (247,114) 29,263

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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31st July 2025

11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:

		Net	Transfers
		movement	between		At
	At 1.8.23	in funds	funds	31.7.25
	£	£	£		£
Unrestricted funds
General fund	33,276	(49,713)	81,370		64,933
Arts Council England	-	81,370	(81,370)		-
	33,276	31,657	-		64,933
Restricted funds
National lottery	-	539	-		539
TOTAL FUNDS	33,276	32,196	-		65,472
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
		Incoming	Resources	Movement
		resources	expended	in funds
		£	£		£
Unrestricted funds
General fund		310,619	(360,332)	(49,713)
Arts Council England		191,283	(109,913)		81,370
		501,902	(470,245)		31,657
Restricted funds
National lottery		19,960	(19,421)		539
TOTAL FUNDS		521,862	(489,666)		32,196

12. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31st July 2025.

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Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31st July 2025

	31.7.25	31.7.24
	£	£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Donations	3,150	630
Research and development	49,962	73,245
	53,112	73,875
Other trading activities
Event income	46,323	48,479
Charitable activities
Grants	146,050	154,023
Total incoming resources	245,485	276,377
EXPENDITURE
Raising donations and legacies
Wages	35,417	26,000
Pensions	829	593
Direct costs of performance	149,345	133,407
Travel costs	15,405	59,954
	200,996	219,954
Other trading activities
Bank loan interest	4,424	-
Charitable activities
Rent	9,459	8,059
Insurance	1,651	47
Advertising	1,575	9,184
Sundries	2,731	4,171
	15,416	21,461
Other
Patents and licences	74	-
Fixtures and fittings	1,204	-
	1,278	-
Support costs
Governance costs
Accountancy and legal fees	19,005	3,761
Bank interest	1,433	-
Bank loan interest	-	1,938
	20,438	5,699
Total resources expended	242,552	247,114
Net income	2,933	29,263

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