Docusign Envelope ID: 10499F73-501C-8586-823F-8190EFA36761 

**Charity number: 1198055** 

## **CREATIVE ART SHOWCASE** 

**RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS** 

**FOR THE YEAR ENDED** 

**31 MAY 2025** 



Docusign Envelope ID: 10499F73-501C-8586-823F-8190EFA36761 

## **CREATIVE ART SHOWCASE** 

**___________________________________________________________________** 

## **CONTENTS** 

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||Page|
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|Reference and administrative details of the charity,||
|its trustees and advisors|**1**|
|Trustees’ report|**2-4**|
|Receipts and payments account|**5**|
|Statement of assets and liabilities|**6**|
|Notes to the accounts|**7**|





Docusign Envelope ID: 10499F73-501C-8586-823F-8190EFA36761 

## **CREATIVE ART SHOWCASE** 

## **________________________________________________________________** 

## **REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISORS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025** 

## **___________________________________________________________________** 

## **Trustees** 

Diane Hirst (resigned 31[st] March 2026) Rhianon Nasta Ian Barber Rachael Saice (appointed 1[st ] May 2025) Dominic John Baker (appointed 18[th] June 2025) 

## **Charity registered number** 

1198055 

## **Principal office** 

Worms Ash Farm Cockshutt Lane Dodford Bromsgrove England B61 9AT 

## **Accountants** 

Thomas & Young, 266-268 Stratford Road, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands B90 3AD 

## **Bankers** 

National Westminster Bank Plc 124 High Street Bromsgrove Worcestershire B61 8HJ 

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Docusign Envelope ID: 10499F73-501C-8586-823F-8190EFA36761 

## **CREATIVE ART SHOWCASE** 

## **TRUSTEES’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025** 

The Trustees present their annual report for the year ended 31 May 2025. 

## **Objectives and Activities** 

The charity’s objects according to its governing document are the advancement of the arts for the public benefit in Bromsgrove and the surrounding area through a variety of public workshops and events, encouraging and providing opportunity for people to practice and participate in the arts, expressing their creativity and imagination. 

With passionate beliefs that creativity and art are inspiring and helps everyone mentally and physically we have continued to expand our ideas to bring art into diverse and harder to reach communities. 

Our mission is making creativity in all its diverse forms accessible to all our communities. In undertaking these activities, the Trustees have given consideration to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. 

## **Achievements and performance** 

## **Activities in the year** 

During the year, Creative Art Showcase delivered a diverse and engaging programme of creative and community-focused activities. Our flagship events were Creative Friends Community and Showcase 24, which featured the Art from the Heart exhibition. Showcase 24 served as a major platform for celebrating local creativity, enabling artists, families, and community groups to engage with high-quality arts experiences. 

We continued to strengthen community links by working collaboratively with partner organisations including Primrose Hospice, Parkinson’s UK, and a range of local church groups. These partnerships supported opportunities for creative engagement across a broad demographic. 

In addition to our major events, our annual programme included: 

- Easter school holiday creative workshops delivered at Avoncroft Museum 

- Christmas wreath-making workshops 

- The Young Creators Online Art Competition, with winning entries exhibited at Showcase 24 alongside professional artists 

- Summer Workshops, offering seasonal creative opportunities for young people 

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Docusign Envelope ID: 10499F73-501C-8586-823F-8190EFA36761 

## **CREATIVE ART SHOWCASE** 

## **TRUSTEES’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025** 

Volunteers continued to play a vital role in delivering our programme, providing essential support at events, assisting participants, and helping to maintain our commitment to accessible, inclusive creative activity. 

## **Future plans** 

Looking ahead, Creative Art Showcase aims to continue strengthening its public profile and reach by improving social media, marketing, and website communication channels. These improvements will help enhance visibility, engagement, and access to our work. 

Plans for the forthcoming year include: 

Showcase 25, to be held at a new venue: the Artrix, Bromsgrove, featuring the Identity exhibition 

Delivery of the next Young Creators Online Art Competition 

A series of Easter and summer holiday creative pop-up events 

Continued targeted support for challenged groups, including bereaved individuals and those supported by Parkinson’s groups 

Expansion of adult-focused creative opportunities through Sip & Paint sessions 

These planned activities reflect our ongoing commitment to widening access to creativity, nurturing emerging artistic talent, and strengthening community wellbeing through the arts. 

## **Financial review** 

During the year, the charity received income from donations, grants and fundraising events of £15,541. Total expenditure for the period amounted to £23,299 resulting in net payments for the period of £7,758. 

Restricted grant funding of £0 was received in the year. £5,160 of restricted funds had been spent by 31[st] May 2025, from restricted funds received in 2024 for the Creative Friends project. 

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Docusign Envelope ID: 10499F73-501C-8586-823F-8190EFA36761 

## **CREATIVE ART SHOWCASE** 

## **TRUSTEES’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025** 

## **Reserves policy** 

The level of reserves is kept under review by the Trustees to ensure all current liabilities can be met and to allow continued future charitable activities. 

## **Structure, governance and management** 

## **Constitution** 

The charity is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) and registered with the Charity Commissioners under charity number 1198055 on 24 February 2022. 

## **Method of appointment or election of Trustees** 

The Trustees are appointed under the trust deed. The current Trustees are as shown on page 1 of these accounts. 

No specific programme exists for the induction and training of the Trustees, although the Trustees intend to keep the matter under review. 

## **Risk management** 

The Trustees believe that the charity is not exposed to significant external risk. Internal risks are minimised by implementation of procedures for authorisation of all transactions to ensure consistent quality of delivery for all operational aspects of the charity. 

This report was approved by the Trustees on 31[st] March 2026 and signed on their behalf by: 

**Dominic Baker (Trustee) Rachael Saice (Trustee)** 

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CHARITY COMMISSION
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26.975
13.991
4.565
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9.950
1.291
4.300
9.950
1.291
4.300
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15.541
15.541
46.Z81
A2 Asset and investment
sale5. (see tab￿>.
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15,541
15.541
46,281
A3 Paymènts
Cieati%*Fesi
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Workshop5
6.206
10.626
8.369
6.205
4.880
6.205
4.880
5.160
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Tiusiee Loans
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2.877
1.000
5.876
5.876
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18.139
5.160
23.299
30.078
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
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18,139
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23.299
30,078
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A6 Cash lunds last year Ènd
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5,160
7,758
16,XlJ
6,330
3,732
10,127
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18572
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## **Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period** 


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Unrestricted  Restricted  Endowment<br>Categories  Details funds funds funds<br>to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £<br>B1 Cash funds  Bank Account                        1,687                      14,840                            -<br> Petty Cash Account                        2,045                             -                              -<br>                           -                               -                              -<br> Total cash funds                     3,732                  14,840                        -<br>(agree balances with receipts and payments<br>account(s)) OK OK OK<br>Unrestricted  Restricted  Endowment<br>funds  funds  funds<br>Details to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £<br>B2 Other monetary assets                            -                               -                              -<br>                           -                               -                              -<br>                           -                               -                              -<br>                           -                               -                              -<br>                           -                               -                              -<br>                           -                               -                              -<br>Fund to which  Current value<br>Details asset belongs Cost (optional) (optional)<br>B3 Investment assets                            -                              -<br>                           -                              -<br>                           -                              -<br>                           -                              -<br>                           -                              -<br>Fund to which  Current value<br>Details asset belongs Cost (optional) (optional)<br>B4 Assets retained for the                             -                              -<br>charity’s own use                            -                              -<br>                           -                              -<br>                           -                              -<br>                           -                              -<br>                           -                              -<br>                           -                              -<br>                           -                              -<br>                           -                              -<br>Fund to which  Amount due  When due<br>Details liability relates (optional) (optional)<br>B5 Liabilities  Accruals  Unrestricted                          540<br>                           -<br>                           -<br>                           -<br>                           -<br>Signed by one or two trustees on<br>behalf of all the trustees  Signature Print Name Date of approval<br>D Baker 31/3/26<br>R Saice 31/3/26<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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Docusign Envelope ID: 10499F73-501C-8586-823F-8190EFA36761 

## **CREATIVE ART SHOWCASE** 

## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025** 

## **1. Accounting Policies** 

## **1.1 General information** 

Creative Art Showcase is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation registered in England and Wales. The reference and administrative details of the charity can be found on page 1 of these accounts. 

The principal activity of the charity is set out on page 2 of these accounts. 

## **1.2 Basis of preparation of accounting** 

The accounts have been prepared on the receipts and payments basis. 

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