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The Culture House CIO
Flnanclal Statements for the
ar ended 31st Marth 2024
Trustees, Report
Independent Examlner's Report
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
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Notes to the Financial Statements
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Detsiled income and Expenditure Account
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theculturehouse
engage, excite & inspire
The Culture House CIO
Charity No. 1203001
Company No. CE032214
Annual report 2023 - 2024
Report of Ihe trustees for the year ending 31 March 2024.
The trustees are pleased to present Iheir annual report logether with ttrE consolidated
financial statements of the charity for the year ending 31 March 2024. which are also
prepared to meet the requirements for a directors, report and accounts for Companies
Act purposes.
The financtal statements compty with the Charities Act 1993, the Companies Act 1985,
the Memorartdum and Articles of Association. and the Statement of Recommended
PraCtI￿- Accounting and Reporting by Charities {SORP 2005).
Chairfs report
As we reflect on our joumey at The Culture House, we are proud to reaffirm our
longstanding commitment to devating the cultural landscape of North East
Lincolnshire. Since becoming a charity in 2023, our role as a localty-led arts and
cultsral organisation has never been more vital.
Through strategic collaborations wtth a diverse array of partners, we consistently
produce Impactful projects that inspire, educate. and uplrft our community. We are
thrilled to report that in 2023-2024, 100% of our audiences would recommend a
Culture House event to a friend - a testament to our dedication to excellence.
Recognised as a 'National Portfdio Organisation, by Arts Council England. we are at
the forefront of driwng creative growth and expanding access to cultural
opportunities across North East Lincolnshire. Our initiatives not only animate public
spaces but also transforTn perceptions. fostering inspiration and ambition wtthin our
communities.

The positive feedback from stakeholders and the public reinforce8 the Importance of
our worf(, hlghllghting our value and influence. Our strategic partnerships with local
authorities. busin&sses, and the broader arts sector are crucial in advancing quality
programming that enhanGes audience engagement and creative participation.
Aligned with Arts Council England's oblectlves, our 2023-2024 program effectively
delivers on its 'Cultural Communities, and 'Creative People, strateglc outcomes. Wlth
North East Lincolnshire designated as an Arts Council England Priority Place, we are
poised to leverage signtficant Investments and play a pivotal role in the delivery of the
area's creativity strategy.
Looking ahead, we are commltted to innovation, including the integration of
sustainable practices and programming that reflects both contemporary Britain and
arts practice, ensuring that our work remains groundbreaking and relevant. We
remain excited about the future and the transformative impact we can achieve in our
place through culture.
Emma Olivier-Townrow
Chair- The Culture House CIO
Who we are
The Culture House is a Grimsby-based arts organisation, originalty established in
2010, with a fourteen-year track record of working to 'engage. excite and inspire,
residents of and visitors to North East Lincolnshire through arts and culture.
We widen a¢￿sS to creative opportunities and in an area of very low arts engagement
and participation. In 2023 we became both an Arts Council England National Portfolio
Organisation and a Charitable Incorporated Organisation.
Our Mission is to Transfomi futures through th• power of creattvlty and culture.
The Object of The Culture House CIO is:
For the public benefit to advance education of the public in, and the
appreciation of, the visual. applied, performing and written arts in all Ihelr
aspects. in Grimsby and North East Lincolnshire. particularly but not exclusively
by:
• organising and promots'ng indoor and outdoor arts events including local arts
festp4als',
assisting in the provision of work experience programmes for young people
interested in the creative industries.

What we did
During 2023124 . The Culture House delivered an extensive programme of cultural
activity in North East Lincolnshire, which engaged new and existing audl•ncM for
culture and provided many Impactlul creatlve opportunltles for all age8.
The programme comprised six strands; Placemaking. Outdoor Events, Indoor Events,
'Made in Grimsby, (commissioning local talent to develop new work), 'Grown in
Grim8by' (creative sector development) and 'Taking Part, in Grimsby (wO￿ShopS).
2023 - 2024 In numbers:
15,688 live audience
21 days of events
184 paid artists (Inc 100 paid local artists)
3 local artist commissions
16 workshops
560 partlclpants learnlng new creatlve ski118
7 partnerships
5 sponsorships
4039 digital audience from live 8tream8
1 panel discussion
1 podcast
Placemaklng
Ov•rvlew: Our strand of work that responds to place, while increasing cultural
opportunity, raising pride level8 and demonstrating the dlfferences culture can make.
Our Future Start8 Here IOFSH)
Wrth a focus on 'shifting the narrative, about Grimsby, highlighling Grimsby's placA in
the world now and exploring sustalnable futures, 'Our Future Starts Here, is an
Innovative. future-facing and accessible arts and cultural programme hosting outdoor
national touring shows, Installations, talks, creative workshops and nature activities.
94% very good or good quallty rating from audiences.
"Excellent cholce of 8how8, wo really •nJoy•d axporfenclng new thlngs In our
area." OFSH Audlence Momber
Outdoor Events Programme
A series of free outdoor events enabling engagement and participation in culture and
creativity in public places and green spaces throughout North East Lincolnshire.

Events included Picnic in the Park summer series, Everybody Loves The Sunshine
festival, Grubfest, Edible Grimsby, Grimsby Christmas event. Love Your Town.
94% very good or good qualty rating frfxn a￿llenceS.
"Really enjoyed tho opon alr mu8lc and rnlaxed vlbo. Been comlng for yearn and
alway8 encourage othern to attend such grnac freg, farnlly conhd events."
Indoor Events Programme
We introduced a new programme of high qualty cuttural activty in local venues, at
times in partnership with other exisling events I providers.
This programme included Christrnas at Grimsby Minster, Love Your Town and Live
in The Living Room.
100% very good or good qualty rating from audiences and participants.
"The8e evonts ar• 088ontlal In •preadlng the word about ¢ultur• b•lng for
everyone."
Grown In Grlmsby- Sector Development Programme
9 people trained as event stewards
30 paid support slots for local musicians
100 paid local artists
Made in Grimsby - Advocacy and Promotion
We promoted the importance of cujiure and regeneration, health, wellbeing &
communty buikling through our work. We commissioned Pla￿-based arts.
Taking Part in Grimsby - Partlclpation programme
Including sustainabilty themed workshops across sewing, 'designing the future,,
chalk art, intsractive storytelling and nature.
18 workshops for a mix of ages
560 parti￿pants
Impact
We have extensive data to evidence the impact of our programmes. Qualitaiive
feedback tells us we are:

Providing a¢￿sS to culture a￿1 creative opportuniiies for all vthile proving
demand for more
Creating inclusivty and 'community l a sense of belonging along with an
appreciab'on of 'culture'
Raising pride of place
Enhancing people's experience of livi￿ in I Visiti￿ North East Lincolnshire
Raising aspirations amongst all ages
Providing opportunitss to explore sustainable futures through art and culture
Connecting people to local green spa¢x and promoting environmental
re8pon8ibilty
Organlsational Development
During 2023r24 we have delivered on commitinents aligned with Arts Council
England's Investrnent Principles and embedded them into our organ18atlonal plans
and activities.
'Ambltlon and quallty,
We have embedded our work in wider strategic plac&making through place
partnerships and networks. aligning with local area objectives and delivery quality.
'Dynaml•m'
We have undertaken training in Equalty, Diversty and Indusion and Environmental
Sustsinability.
'Envlronm•ntal R•spon8lbility'
We have created an Environmentsl Action Plan, urKlertaken Carbon Literacy TrainirvJ
and adopted use of cart)on monrtoring tools.
'Inclu81vlty & Relevance,
We ensure that our artistic programming refiects contemporary Britain and meets the
needs and wants of local communitbes and the local creative sector.
Governance and Compliance
The Culture House became a Charitsble Inwporated Organisation in May 2023.
Charity number. 1203001
Company number: CE032214
Principal Office: The Busin&8s Hive. 13 Dudley Street. Grimsby, DN312AW
Our advisers

Independent Examlners: Rebecca Beaton Accountancy se￿ICes
Bankers: Unity Trust Bank
Dlrectors and trustees
The directors of the charitable company (the charity) are its trustees for the purpose
of charity law. The trustees and officers serving during the year and Sin￿ the year
end were as follows..
Emma Olivier Townrow (appointed 26 June 2023)
Mark Fleetwood Harrison Webb (appointed g May 2023)
Margaret Helen Clarke (appointed 9 May 2023- resigned 20 Jan 2025)
Pablo Molina Larrosa (appointed 9 May 2023- resigned 20 Jan 2025)
Structure, Governance and Management
Goveming Document
The Culture House is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) governed by its
Constitution dated 09 May 2023). St is regISte￿d with the Charity Commission.
The constitution is based on the model constttution provided by the Charity
Commission for a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) whose only voting
members are its charity trustses.
New trustees undergo an induction to brief them on their legal obligations under
charty and company law. the Charity Commission guidaft￿ on public benefft.
content of Constitution. the committee, the decision-making prO￿88eS, the business
plan and recent financial Performan￿ of the charity. Trustees are encouraged to
attend appropriate external training events where these will facilitate the undertaking
of their role.
Oryanisation
The board of trustees, which can have up to 12 members. administers the charity.
The board meets quarterly. A Chief Executive is appointed by the trustees lo
manage the day-ttrday operations of the charty. To facilitate effective operations,
the Chief Executive has delegated authority, within terms of delegation approved by
the trustees. for operational matters including finan￿, employment and artistic
perf0rrnan￿ related activity.
Relatsd partle8
None of our trustees receive remuneration or other benefit from their work with the
charity. Any connection be￿een a trustee or senior manager of the charity wrth a
production company, contracted actor, performer or exhibitor must be di￿10$ed to
the full board of trustees in the same vrdy as any other contractual relationship wlth
related paty.

Risk Management
In fulfilling its objectives, The Culture House is committed to identifying and
managing risks that could impact its operations, reputation and abilty to deliver
services. The trustees are fully aware of their responsibility in relation to Risk
Management and regularly review the risk register to assess potential threats and
ensure appropriate measures are in place to mitigate them.
This includes implementing effective financial controls through monitorlng
management accounts and the adoption and review of 8 Financial Procedures
manual. A full set of policies ensure compllance with legal and regulatory
requirements. By proactively managlng risks, The Culture House strives to maintain
the trust of its stskeholder8 and ensure the su8tsinability of its work.
Closlng thoughts and future plans
2023 - 2024 was very much a year of transition and organisational development,
coupled with quality project delivery. Evaluation tells us that Culture House activities
continue to have a significant impact on local people and visitors as well as on their
relationship with, and perceptions of, North East Lincolnshire.
We alm to build on this good work over the next three years of our National Portfolio
Organisatlon status, as we evolve into becoming a fully fledged charity.
With a renewed business plan and associated programmes of work building on the
strong foundatlons made, we aim to sharpen our focus and continue to fly the flag for
culture while making sure publlc money provides positive experiences for people.
Our 2024 - 2025 fundraislng plan wlll see applications made to a diverse range of
small and large funders to SUPFX)rt scaling up the organisation and its team as well
a8 the cultural programmes The CuFture House delivers.
"The Culturn Housa do such greatstuff for Grlmsby, the quallty of what theyput
on Is Incrndlble. I know we re not golng to be dlsappolnted." OFSH Audience
Member

Inde
endent Examlnor8 re
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ee8
I report on Ihe a¢¢ounts ol the charlty for the year ended 31st Mar¢h 2024 whl¢h are
8el out on pages 9 to 13.
In
The charity8 Iru8tee8 are re8PCm8ible for the preparallon of the accounts. The
arity's trustees Consider that an audlt is not required for this year under section
144{21 of tho Charltle8 Acl 20111th8 2011 Act) and th8t an independent examination
Is needed.
It18 my re8pon#ibllity to..
examine the a￿O￿nts under section 145 of the 2011 Act:
follow th8 pr(Kedures laid down in the geneial Dlrectlons glven by the Charlty
Comrnl83ion under Section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act., and
state whether partlcular mailers have come lo my attentlon
In
My examlnatlon wai carrfod out in aecordance wllh the g8nar81 Dlr8¢llon8 glv&n by
the Charfty Comm1381on. An examlnauon Includes a review of the accounllng record8
kept by the charlty and a compar180n ol the accounts pre8ented with those records. It
also Include6 o)nslderaUon of any unusual ltsms or d18closures In the account8, and
8eoklng explan8tson8 from you a8 trustee8 concemlng any 8uch matter8. The
procedures undertsken do not provide all the evldence that would be requirad in an
audll. and consequently no oplnlon Is given as to whether th8 acLounts presonl a
'true and falr vlevl and the report Is Ilmlted to thos8 matters 88t out in the 8tatsment
bolow.
In connectlon wlth my examlnatlon, no matter ha8 come to my attenlon:
whlch glves me rea80nable cause to belleve tha( In any maledal
respect, the requlrements..
to keep acGountlng record8 In aC￿rdance vAth $ecllon 130 01
tha 2011 Act; and
to prepare accounts ￿lch accord with the aecounting record8
and ¢omply wtth the accour¢ling requirements of the 2011 Act
have not been met or
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to which, in my opinion. attention Should be drawn in order to
enable a proper understandlng of th8 accounts to ￿ reached.
Rebe￿a Beaton MAAT
Rebecc8 Beaton Accountancy Servkes Ltd
Waters Edge Bu8lnes8 Contre, Maltklln Lane. Barton upon HUm￿r. DN18 5JR

The Culture House ao
Statement of Ananclal Actlvltles
For the year ended 31st March 2024
Unrestrlcted
Funds
2024
comln
Resources
Incomlng resources from generated funds:
Arts Council and local grants
64.971
Total Grant Income
64,971
Incoming resourees from Charitable Activities:
Event income
63
Total Incomlng resources
65,033
ftesource$ Expended
Charltable artivlties
20.298
Administrative costs
12876.6
Totsl Resources Expended
33,175
Net Incomlng resources
31.858
Fund Balances brou8ht fonvard
Fund balances carrled forward
31,858

The Culture House CIO
Balan¢e Sheet as at 3tst M•rth 2024
Hxtures and Flttln8S
Leasehold Improvements
Computer Equlpment
rron
Current Account
47,770
Petty Cash
27
VAT Oebtor
1,197
Debtors
48.995
Credltors: Amounts falllng due wlthSn one year
9,11
Accruals
Other CredStor5:
PAYE and Pension Payable
Wages Payabbe
2.913
4.324
17.136
Total Assets le55 current Ilabllttle5 Jnd net assets
31,858
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Ufirestrlcted Funds
Balance Bought forward
net surplus￿oSs for year
31.858
Balance carrled fopward 3tst March 2024
31.858
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The Culture House CIO
Notes to the Flnanclal Statements
For tho year ended 31st March 2024
REMUNERATION
There have been no payments of remuneration or expenses to any trustees during
this or the previous year.
5 ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS
Independent examinerfs remuneration
800
8 CREDITORS: Amounts falling withing one year
Accwals
PAYEINIC
Trade Creditors
Wages Payable
800
2,913
9.100
4,324
17,136
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The Culture Mouse ao
Detsll¢d I￿orne and Expendlture Account
For tho y•ar end¢d 31st Marth 2024
2024
Grdnt Income and Donatlons
Event Income
64,971
63
Totsl Incom•
65.033
A￿st f￿*
Pwgramm• M•rkdr4J
Produd¢n. T•chnko1
PmducUon- Other equlpnenl
Pr(MJuctSon. StAfflng And
ProduiAlon. Vetwe hlre
Prod￿5￿. Oth•r
Dlr•ct W•g
Temporary Jt•ff
1232
240
18.OQ)
1.313
Ad¥•rfl•lng & Promokn
Audtt & Accountan￿ fe
8ank Choryeo
Other Ir#)t el8*•th•r• 8pedf*rfi
Legal & Prof•ssion81
Small office equipment
IT Soft4v•re and Confjum•bl••
Rent
Staff Tralnlng
P8nwon8 Cosis
2.891
107
770
1.576
Subscriptton8
Travel- NalLvwI
12A77
Net ProfltlLoss
31.858
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Trustee Statement of Accuracy
As a Chair ofTrustees ofThe Culture House. I confim) that. to the best of my knowledge and
belief. the annual accounts and retum forthe financial year ending 31 March 2024 are accurate.
complete, and prepared in 8c¢ord8nce viith applicable laws. regulations. and the charity's
governing documents.
I h8v8 reviewed the financi81 sratements and supportlng d￿uMen￿tIon and am satisfied that
theyfairLy representthe charitys finan¢i81 position. aCt[￿tIes. and performance duringth8
r8POrting period.
signed:
Name:
Emma Olivier Townrow
Position: Chair
27.01.2023