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2025-04-05-accounts

Trustees' Annual Report for the period From Period start date To Period end date 06 04 2024 05 04 2025

Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name Carousel Print Studio

Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1197931

Charity's principal address Exchange Place Studios Exchange Street Sheffield Postcode S2 5TR

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Dates acted if not for whole Name of person (or body) entitled Trustee name Office (if any) year to appoint trustee (if any) 1 Mark Gamsu 26th September 24 start 2 Joanne Lee 24th September 24 start 3 Bev Stout

4 Claire Crawshaw 21st March - resigned

5 Greg Povey

Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)

Name Dates acted if not for whole year

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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of adviser Name Address

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Olivia Bliss – Director(volunteer) - resigned on 26th March 24 ; Helen Darlington – Studio Co ordinator – (freelance)

Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Registered 15/02/2022 CIO FOUNDATION

Type of governing document

How the charity is constituted

Trustee selection methods

Appointed by other trustees

(eg. appointed by, elected by)

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:

New Trustees are inducted by existing members of the Board and by experienced operational volunteers.

New trustees are urged to read the governing document, the Trustees Code of Conduct and the existing policies in place, as well as, visiting the studio and meeting members of the volunteer team.

All trustees are encouraged to read the guidance published on the Charity Commission website and NCVO to help improve their positions as trustees.

We work closely with Yorkshire Art Space who are a charity in which we sublet the premises from and collaborate with for local events.

The trustees consider the main risks to be:

Section C Objectives and activities

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Summary of the objects of the
charity set out in its governing
document
Summary of the main activities
undertaken for the public
benefit in relation to these
objects (include within this
section the statutory
declaration that trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public benefit)		 The advancement of visual arts in Sheffield and the surrounding region for
the public benefit mainly but not exclusively through workshops,
exhibitions, educational courses and events.
Our main activities are hosting workshops to promote different print
making techniques. We charge at a rate which is viable to cover costs, but
with the intention of making them affordable to those on a low income.
We also hold exhibitions and community events which are free and
located in easily accessible venues in the city centre.
Our studio includes regular open access free sessions, which enable us to
make contact with individuals, groups and communities who cannot afford
our fee-paying courses. Some events are heavily subsidised.
Trustees consider the issue of public benefit at every Board meeting, and
this informs decisions about how to prioritise activities.
Carousel has also develops health community engagement activities
collaborating with other charities to support marginalised groups to access
printmaking/visual arts and improve well being.

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

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The charity benefit from a considerable investment of time from volunteers who support many of the key functions including:

You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about: ● policy on grantmaking; ● policy programme related investment; ● contribution made by volunteers.

Section D Achievements and performance

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Section D Achievements andperformance
Summary of the main
achievements of the charity
during the year		 Carousel has worked to maintain and develop its position in the city as a
professional open access print studio. It has provided facilities,
workshops and opportunities for the community, which have addressed
well being, creativity, skills and development through engagement with
printmaking.
This has been achieved because of the hard work and commitment of a
team of volunteers who maintain and support the workshop
environment and the activity programme, with appropriate procedures
to ensure the safety and well-being of volunteers, tutors, and
participants.
Helen Darlington has been instrumental in the effective running and
management of all aspects of Carousel.
Care has been taken to ensure that the equipment, processes and
materials used are mindful of both environmental issues and
sustainability.
A wide range of weekend workshops is on offer, from introductory level
to more sophisticated processes and approaches. Carousel actively
engages new tutors to bring fresh ideas and courses to the workshop
programme. Ross Lawless from Glasgow Print Studio delivered a mono
screen printing session in November ’24.
In this period, we have hosted 40 workshops with 196 participants
There were 26 - 32 active members in the period, with 109 bookings for
independent studio sessions, supported by voluntary technicians.
Workshops have been organised with partner organisations. These
include Sheffield Galleries and Museum Trust, an event at Kelham Island
Industrial Museum, staff away day workshops with Sheffield University
School of Architecture and Manchester Met University School of
Architecture. In addition, three family friendly printing activities for
Barnsley and Rotherham Libraries and for Friends of Wardsend
Cemetery, a Local History event held at Hillsborough Park.
Volunteers ensure a regular social media and publicity of the event and
opportunities.
Carousel has engaged in public events to raise awareness of the print
studio and its activities. These include Sheffield Print Fair and YAS Open
Studios which had 1200 visitors over 2 days. The Dorothy Pax Social for
volunteers and workshop leaders (September 24) helps to build our own
community through the sharing and exchange of ideas.
Carousel aimed to widen its reach to groups who might experience
barriers accessing our services, this led to an application and subsequent
award from Sheffield City Council Cultural Pipeline development fund -
£12995.11 – 4 September 24

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Section D Achievements and performance

The then in post director,Olivia supported by HD initiated ideas and preparation for a partnership with Snowdrop Project, a local Charity working with survivors of Modern Slavery.

The Cultural Pipeline award enabled the engagement of a freelance funding bid writer, Caroline Jester. (Oct 24) , and purchased training for volunteers and workshop leaders, to develop our professional practice.

Carousel volunteers and workshop leaders undertook training with Snowdrop Project in working with Survivors of Modern Slavery.(Nov 24) First Aid Training – for all technicians and regular workshop leaders. (Nov 24)

Team Coaching and Visioning day led by Creative coach Aurial Majumdar.(Jan 25)

Mental Health and Neurodiversity awareness training with Mind, Sheffield for workshop leaders and volunteers.(Jan 25)

It also enabled Carousel to commission an Independent Health and Safety report by Yorkshire Health and Safety, again advancing our professional standards.

The director, Olivia supported by HD worked with Caroline on the framework for an Arts Council bid to work in partnership with Snowdrop on a printmaking based project for their clients.

There was significant concern over sustainability in January /February 25 which resulted in the board accepting resignations of then voluntary director and a trustee. The remaining board members took on steering alongside HD to review the organisation sustainability plans, committing to remain open due to forecasting and a grant award success in March.

Snowdrop ACE award letter dated 20[th] March 2025.

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Section E Financial review

Brief statement of the

charity’s policy on reserves

We aim to hold reserves of up to 3 month’s rent and costs to wind down the company, including equipment removal.

Details of any funds materially in deficit

n/a

Further financial review details (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:

● the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);

The Charity has gratefully secured funding, which has enabled the purchase of assets and has been pivotal in bring the studio to life.

In addition to this, the hosting of workshops and events have funded our central costs.

All expenditures have been carefully considered to ensure they maximise the promotion of visual arts within Sheffield and be accessible for the benefit of the public.

Section F Other optional information

Section G Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Full name(s) Bev Bennion Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Acting Chair Date 03/02/2026

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Charity Name No (if any)
Carousel Print Studio 1197931
Receipts and payments accounts CC16a
For the period Period start date Period end date
To
from 06/04/2024 05/04/2025
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total funds Last year
funds funds funds
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
Donations, legacies and grants 12,995 - - 12,995 30
Trading activities (Workshops) 18,919 - - 18,919 13,265
Trading activities (Events) 3,325 - - 3,325 3,480
Member's subscriptions 2,449 - - 2,449 3,332
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
Sub total (Gross income for
AR) [ 37,688 ] - - 37,688 20,107
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
- - - -
- - - - -
Sub total - - - - -
Total receipts 37,688 - - 37,688 20,107
A3 Payments
Payments for freelance workers (trading
activities) 22,830 - - 22,830 9,340
Equipment and supplies (trading activities)
2,494 - - 2,494 2,285
Repairs and maintenance 1,145 - - 1,145 -
Rent & Utilities 7,433 - - 7,433 3,874
Insurance 356 - - 356 551
Postage, printing and stationery 287 - - 287 374
Subscriptions 317 - - 317 -
Staff training 1,892 - - 1,892 -
Legal and Professional Fees 540 - - 540 -
Booking platform charges 1,405 - - 1,405 -
- - - - -
Sub total [ 38,699 ] - - 38,699 16,424
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
Purchase of fixed assets 2,155 - - 2,155
- - - -
Sub total [ 2,155 ] - - 2,155 -
Total payments 40,854 - - 40,854 16,424
Net of receipts/(payments) - 3,166 - - - 3,166 3,683
A5 Transfers between funds - - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end 13,219 - - 13,219 9,536
Cash funds this year end 10,053 - - 10,053 13,219
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Categories
Signed by one or two trustees on
behalf of all the trustees
B1 Cash funds
B2 Other monetary assets
B4 Assets retained for the
charity’s own use
B5 Liabilities
B3 Investment assets		 Signature
Details
Workshop Benches
Risograph
Etching Press
Screen Printing Vacuum Bed
Exposure units x2
Cash in Bank
Petty Cash
Details
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
Details
Details
Details
Photo Specialist A2 Printer
Silk Screening Exposure Unit
T		 Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
to nearest £
9,983
-
70
-
-
-
10,053
-
OK
OK
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Fund to which
asset belongs
Cost (optional)
-
-
-
-
-
Fund to which
asset belongs
Cost (optional)
Unrestricted
966
Unrestricted
4,056
Unrestricted
750
Unrestricted
400
Unrestricted
3,000
Unrestricted
1,000
Unrestricted
2,155
-
-
Fund to which
liability relates
Amount due
(optional)
-
-
-
-
-
Print Name
Bev Bennion		 Endowment
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
OK
Endowment
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
Current value
(optional)
-
-
-
-
-
Current value
(optional)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
When due
(optional)
Date of
approval
03/02/2026

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF CAROUSEL PRINT STUDIO

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Carousel Print Studio ('the Company')

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 5 April 2025.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').

Having satisfied myself 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, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:

  1. 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

  4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)).

Other matters

During the independent examination of Carousel Print Studio financial statements for the year ended 5 April 2025, an error was identified in the prior year’s receipts and payments accounts. Income received through PayPal, Eventbrite and Stripe had been recorded on a net basis, reflecting only the amounts transferred to the charity’s bank account, without separately accounting for associated fees and taxes deducted by these platforms.

This treatment does not affect the net income reported for the year ended 2024. However, it has been noted that receipts and payments should be presented on a gross basis, with gross income included within receipts and the related fees disclosed within payments. No adjustments have been made by us to the figures for the year ended 2024.

Tina Havenhand FCCA

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

Marriott Gibbs Rees Wallis Limited Chartered Certified Accountants First Floor Unit 4, Broadfield Court Sheffield South Yorkshire S8 0XF

Date: ........................... 03/02/2026