theculturehouse
engage, excite & inspire
Flnanclal Statements
For the
ar end
318t March 2025
Re
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Number:
20
Com
Num
.. CE032214
15.12.2025

The Cultsre House CIO
Flnandal Ststements for the
ar ended 3tst March 2025
Contents
Trustees, Report
Independent Examlnerfs Report
Statement of Flnancial Attfvities
io
Balance Sheet
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Notes to the Financial Statements
12-13
Detailed Income and Eypendlture Account
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theculturehouse
engage, excite & inspire
The Culture House CIO
Charlty No. 1203001
Company No. CE032214
Annual report 2024 - 2025
Report of the trustees for the year ending 31 March 2025.
The trustees are pleased to present their annual report together with the consolidated
financial statements of the charity for the year ending 31 March 2025. which are also
prepa￿d to meet the requirements for a directors, report and accounts for Companies
Act purposes.
The financial ststements comply with the Charities Act 1993, the Companies Act 1985,
the Memorandum and Articles of Association. and the Statement of Recommended
Practice - Accounting and Reporting by Charities (SORP 2005).
ChaI￿S report
As we reflect on our joumey at The Culture House, we are proud to reaffirm our
longstanding commitment to elevating the cultural landscape of North East
Lincolnshire. Slnce becoming a charity in 2023, our role as a locally-led arts and
cultural organisation has never been more vital.
ThroLJgh strategic collaborations with a diverse array of partners, we consistently
produce impactful projects that inspire, educate, and uplift our community. We are
thrilled to report that in 2024-2025, 100¥0 of our audiences would recommend a
Culture House event to a friend - a testament to our dedlcatlon to excellence.
Recognised as a 'National Portfolio Organisation, by Arts Council England, we are at
the forefront of driving creative growth and expanding access to cultural
opportunities acro&s North East Lincolnshire. Our inclusive initiatives not only animate
publlc spaces but also transfomi perceptions, foster inspiration and ambition within
our communities.

The positive feedback from stakeholders and the public reinforces the importance of
our worK highlighling our value and influence. Our strategic partnerships with local
authorities, businesses, other stakeholders and the broader arts sector are cruclal In
advancing qualty programming that enhances audience engagement and creative
participation.
Aligned with Arts Council England's objectives, our 2024-2025 prognqmme effectively
delivered on its 'Cultural Communities. and 'Creative People, strategic outcomes.
with North East Lincolnshire designated as an Arts Council England Priortty Place,
we are well-positioned to lever signfficant investments and play a pivotsl role in the
delivery of the area's creativty strategy.
Looking ahead, we are committed to innovation. including the integration of
sustainable practices and programming that refiects 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 Olivler-Townrow
Chair- The Culture House CIO
Who we are
The Culture House is a Grimsby-based arts organisation, originally established in
2010, with a fourteen-year track record of working to 'engage, excite and inspire.
residents of and ViSFtors to North East Lincolnshire through arts and culture.
We widen access 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 Transforni futures through the power of creativity and culture.
The Object of The Culture House CIO is:
For the public benefft to advance the education of the public in, and the
appreciation of. the visual, applied. performing and written arts in all their
aspects. in Grimsby and North East Lincolnshire. parttculaty but not exclusively
by:
organising and promoting ind(K)r and outdoor arts events including local arts
festivals;
assisting in the provision of work experien￿ prograrnmes for young people
interested in the creative industrtes.

What we did
During 2024125 , The Culture House delivered an extensive programme of cultural
activity in North East Lincolnshire, which engaged new and existing audiences for
culture and provided many impactful creatlve opportunilles for all ages.
The programme comprised six strands: Placernaking. Outdoor Events, Indoor Events,
'Made in Grimsby, (commissioning local talent to develop new work), 'Grown in
Grimsby, (creative sector development) and 'Taking Part, in Grimsby (workshops).
2024- 2025 in numbers:
16,767 live audience
18 days of outdoor events
11 indoor events
233 paid artists in total (national & local)
7 local artists commissions
108 workshops
2452 participants learning new creative skills
32 partnerships
14 sponsorships
2131 digital audience
Placemaking
Overview: Our strand of work that responds to place, while increasing cultural
opportunity. raising pride levels and demonstrating the differences culture can make.
Our Futuro Starts H•re (OFSH)
With a focus on 'shifting the narrative. about Grimsby. highlights'ng Grimsby's place in
the world now and exploring sustainable 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.
94Vo very good or good qualty rating from audiences.
"Excellent choice of show8, we really enjoyed experfencing new things in our
area." _ OFSH Audience Member
Ediblo Grlmsby
Working in national partnership with Emergency Exit Arts, Green Futures, The Canopy
Community Hub and more, we produced a joyful festival in StJ8mes' Square, Grimsby.

This proje¢t with 8 theme of 'grow, cook share,, featured a blend of live performance,
music, free food tastings made by local community groups and hosted national artists.
People engaged with high quality. immersive and local musicians performed on a
'Made in Grimsby, music stage while community Stalls promoted services and edwce
agencies.
98Yo of respondents felt it thps either 'importanf or 'extremely important to have
access to these kind of events l activities in North East Lincolnshire,.
"The area never used to have events Ilke thls hosted, so It brlngs some Ilfe and
happiness to the town of Grimsby" . Edible Grimsby Audience Member
Outdoor Events Programme
A series of free outdoor events enabling engagement and participation in culture and
creativity in public places and green spa￿S throughout North East Lincolnshire.
Events included Picnic in the Park summer series of live music and nature activity,
Everybody Loves the Sunshine festival which focuses on enabling access to diverse
live music from credible national artists, Grubfest a locally-led food market for which
we programmed accessible street theatre and 'A Community Christmas., brass band
and singalong event, which saw 350 people joining in with carols outdoors.
The programme overall garnered a 98Yo very good or good quality rating from
audiences.
°Once again the Culture House has brought a great chilled out event to Grlmsby
to enhance oursummer vibesll Long may they reignl By the looks of the ¢mwds
here, it's an event[that] residents have come to anticipate and look forward tolr.
Audlence Member, Picnic in the Park
Indoor Events Programme
We delivered a relatively new programme of INe perfomiance in the Living Room - a
small and intimate space in Cleelhorpes, designed to create a platfom for micro
events and musicians and performers who want to be heard and for audiences vtho
want to listen.
1 OOOh very good or good qualty rating from audiences and participants.
"Another fantastlc event. Where do you find these artlsts??" Audience
Member, The Living Room
Grown in Grimsby - Sector Development Programme

Theatre workshops hosted at Franklin Sixth Fonrj College for Perfoming Arts students
1 year-long work experience pla￿ment which kd to the candidate securing long term
employment, growing confidence and skills.
Paid support slots for local musicians cross event programme.
Made in Grimsby - Advocacy and Promotion
We promoted the importance of culture as a contributor to regeneration. health.
wellbeing & community building through our work. We commissioned place-based
arts and spoke at regional and national events, induding the Outdoor Arts UK
conference and as part of the Future Humber pla￿ brand launch.
Taking Part in Grimsby - Participation programme
All prograrnmes included opportunitFes for creative participation. increasing cultural
opportunilies and supporting self-expre&8ion and well-being.
108 workshops
2452 participants leaming new creative skills
Impact
We have extensive dats to eviden￿ the impact of our programmes. Qualttative
feedback tells us we are:
Meeting a need for cultural provision that is valued
Increasing aC￿sS to culture and creative opportunities for all while proving
demand for more
Promoting and creatiro inclusivty and a sense of cornmunty. along with an
appreciation of 'culture' and why it matters
Continualty raising prhle of place, while enhancing residents experiences of
living in I visiknng North East Lincolnshire
Raising aspirations amongst all ages and giving people reasons to feel good
Providing opportunities to explore sustainable fvtU￿S through art and culture
Connecting people to local green spaces and promotirg environmental
responsibility

Organisational Development
During 2024r25 we have delivered on commitments aligned with Arts Council
England's Inveslrnent Principles and embedded them into our organisational plans
and activities.
'Ambltlon and quality.
We have ￿vieWed how we approach evaluation with new methods intrOdU￿d to
capture qualitstive feedback around how Culture House activty makes people feel.
Feedback continues to shape future programmes
We joined national peers when chairing a panel tslk at Outdoor Arts UK Conference
on dNersity and inclusion. We continue to attend regional and national sector events.
'Dynamism'
In 2024 - 2025 we began to actively raise funds through more dwerse income
streams. including ticket sales and sponsorships. Exec team attended a six-week
'business accelerator programme focussed on driving business growth and
marketing and undertook access training with Wtthout Walls. Business Manager has
developed a draft business plan for a multi-use space in Grimsby.
'Environmentsl Responsibility.
Exec Team attended Carbon Reduction workshop to support understanding and
prepare an action plan. Everyday business operations rate low on Scope 1 carbon
emissions. CU￿Ure House have been awarded an Oh Yes Net Zero (Humber Carbon
reduction initiative) Silver Membership Award for commitinent and work to reduce
carbon emissions.
'Incluslvlty & Relevance,
Exec team attended an Access and Indusion training workshop facilitated by Without
Walls. We continue to gather information through evaluation to help understand the
Culture House aUdIen￿S and where they come from to help to shape relevant and
inclusive programmes and to communicate directly with audtences. A board
recruitment plan is in pla￿ for the 2025r26 period. with the airn of attracting new
members to support the organisalion's goals and growth during this time. Steering
group meetings held with local communty groups, charitw and education partners
lo scope out the future of Our Future Starts Here and Edible Grimsby.
Governance and Compliance
The CU￿Ure House became a Charitable Ino)rporated Organisation in May 2023.
Charity number: 1203001

Company number. CE032214
Principal Office: The Business Hive. 13 DUd￿Y Street. Grimsby. DN312AW
Our advisers
Independent Examlnerg: Rebecca Beaton Accountancy Services
Bankern: Unty Trust Bank
Dlr•ctor8 and tru8t••8
The directors of the charitsble company (the charity) a￿ its trustees for the purpose
of charity law. Tha trustees and Offi￿r$ serving during the year and since the year
end were as follows:
Emma Olivier Townrow (appointed 26 June 2003)
Slmon Webster: Trustee (Appolnted June 2024)
Tracy Stringfellow (appointed September 2025)
Benjamin Taylor (appointed September 2025)
Strueturn, Govomance and Management
Goveming Documenl
The Culture House is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) govemed by its
Constitution dated 09 May 2003). It is registered with the Charity Commission.
The constitution is based on the model constitution provided by the Charity
Commission for a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) whose only voting
members are rts tharity trustees.
New trustees undergo an induction to brief them on their legal obligations under
charity and company law, the Charity Cornmission guidanc8 on public benefft,
contsnt of Constitution, the committee. the decision-making pro￿sses, the business
plan and ￿cent financial performance of the charity. Trustees are encouraged to
attend appropriate extemal training events where these will facilitate the undertaking
of their role.
Organlsatlon
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 to
manage the day-ttrday operations of the charity. To facilitate effective operations,
the Chief Executive has delegated authority, within terns of delegation approved by
the trustees, for operational matters including finance. employment and artistic
perf0rrnan￿ relate￿ activity-

Related parties
None of our trustees receive remuneration or other benefft from their work with the
charrty. Any connection be￿een a trustee or senior manager of the charity with a
production company, contracted actor, performer or exhibitor must be disclosed to
the full board of trustees in the same way as any other contractual ￿latiOnShIp with a
related party.
Risk Management
In fulfilling its objectives, The Culture House is committed to identifying and
managing risks that could impact its operations, reputation and ability 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 financlal controls through monitoring
management accounts and the adoption and review of a Financial Procedure8
manual. A full set of policies ensure compllance with legal and regulatory
requirements. By proactively managing risks, The Culture House strives to maintain
the trust of rts stakeholders and ensure the sustainabilty of its work.
Closing thoughts and future plans
2024 - 2025, following our first year simultaneously as both a new charity and
National Portfolio Organisation, saw us solidly deliver a range of impacfful projects
that are well-appreciated by people in our place.
Evaluation tells us that Culture House activities continue to have a signifi￿nt impact
on local people and on their relationship with, and thelr perceptions of, North East
Lincolnshire.
We've continued to build upon the good work of the last 14 years, fying the flag for
culture, while ensurlng public money provides positive experiences for people.
Our 2025 - 2028 fundralslng plan will see applications made to a diverse range of
small and large funders to support scaling up the organisation and our activities,
seeing the organisation on its way to reaching Its fvll potential.

Inde
ndent Examinern re
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year er#Yed 31st Marth 2025 which are
set out on pages 9 to 13.
tive res
nsibilitses of trustees and exami
The charity's trustees are responsible for the pyeparation of the a(x4)unts. The
¢harity's trustees c￿nSIder that an audit is not requi￿ Ihis year under se¢lion
144121 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) arKI that an ind&F*tht examination
is needed.
It is my responsibilty to:
examine the accounts under se¢li¢)n 145 of the 2011 Art
follow the prottdures laid down in the general D1￿CtionS gNen by the Charrty
Commission under section 145151(bl of the 2011 Art and
state wh6th8r parbcular mattefs have come to my attention
asis of inde
en
minerfs
My examination vras carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by
the Charity Commisston. An examination includes a review of the accounting rel￿5
kept by the charity and a comparison of the acLounts presented ￿ those records. It
also includes consideration of any unusual items or disdosures in the accounts. and
seeking explanations from you as Irustees ¢c￿￿ming any such matters. The
procedures undertaken do not prowde all the evidence Ihal would be required in an
audiL and ¢onsequenWy no opinion is given as to whether the a(#))unts present
'true and fair vievl and the rewt is limited to tr￿$6 matters set out in the statement
below.
ndent examinees statement
In connection with my examination, rn matter has come lo my altentim:
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which gives me reasonabk cause to believe thal in any material
respecl, the requirements..
to keep accounting records in accordan￿ wryth secbon 130 of
the 2011 Act arKI
to wepare ￿OUnts which a(￿rd wilh the acrnunling recg)rds
and ￿rnpty wth the am)unting requirements of the 2011 Act
have not been met or
12)
to vthich, in my opinion. attenlion sh(￿Id be in ordw to
enable a proper understanding of the accounts tt) be reached.
Rebecca Beaton MAAT
Rebecca Beaton Accountancy sen4￿s Ltd
Waters Edge Business Centre. Maltkikn Lane, Barton urw)n Humber. DN18 5JR

The Culture House CIO
Statement of Flnandal Actlvltles
For the year ended 31st March 2025
Unrestrlrted Unrestrlrted
FUNIS
Funds
2025
2024
Incomlng resources from generated funds:
Arts Councll and local 8rants
211,822
64,971
Total Grant Income
211.822
64,971
Incomlng resources from Charltable ArtNltSes:
Event Income
49,161
63
Total I￿OrnI￿ resources
260.983
65,033
Resourc￿ Empended
Charltable actlvltles
179.151
20,298
Admlnlstratlve costs
57.974 12876.6
Totsl Resources Expended
237,124
33,175
Net I￿ornIng resources
23.859
31,858
Fund 8alances brought forward
31.858
Fund balances carrled forwanl
55,717
31,858
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The Cultur• House CIO
Balan￿ Sheet a5 at 31$1 M4rth 2025
Nx
Fixiure5 and Fftilngs
Leasehold improvemet)ts
Computer Equlpment
Cuffent Account
58.461
47.rn
Petty Cash
27
Oeposfts
VAT Debtor
1.197
Prepayments and accrued income
Debtors
61413
nt Uabllltl
Creditors.. Amounts fallin8 due wrthln one year
4535
9,1(Kl
Accrua15
Other Creditors:
1,771
PAYE aryl Pension Payable
Wages Payable
VAT
1913
4.324
6.696
17,136
Total Assets less current Ilabilitses and net assets
55.717
3L858
tala
Unrestrlcted Funds
Balance Bought foThvard
31A58
net Surpluslloss for year
23A59
3L858
Balon¢e Carrled forward 315t Marth 2025
55.717
3L858
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Ilmltath)ni du• to lack of h1•torI￿1 thfomiatton.
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2014 r#ih•r than th• Aecounllnp #nd R•portlng by Ch•rltkn8'. S¢thm?nt ol A•￿m￿nd*S Pr4¢ttc• rff¢¢ifv• trom 1 Aprtl 2005
whld) h¥• ￿nc¥ wlthdrawn.
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or ￿trte1•d fund•.
Incornlng reBourceB are crtdlted to th¥ Sl•l¢m•nl of Flnand¥l A¢tfvttb• IlK• ¢ho￿ty 11 1•o•1ty •nUU•d ¢0 rv
Ih•m and th? •mount can bo qu4ntlfled vllh rnawi#bto •wJr4cy.
2025
2024
TotAI •mpkny•• •M￿Um0￿￿.'
72,362
16,000
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The Culture House CIO
Notes to the Flnanclal Statsments
For the year ended 31st March 2025
REM
NERATION
There have been no payments of remuneration or expenses to any
trustees during this or the previous year.
TRATIVE COSTS
2026
2024
Independent examinels remuneration
800
800
6 CREDITORS.. Amounls falling withing one year
Accrual8
PAYEINIC
Trade Creditors
Wages Payable
1,771
800
4,535 9,100
6,306 9,900
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The Culture House CIO
Oatslled Incomé and Exp4ndliur• A¢￿U￿t
Forthe yeBr ended 315t March 2025
Inco
2024
Gront Income and Donatlons
Other income
211.822
49,161
64.971
63
Tptsl Incomp
260,985
65,033
ense5- tharftabl8 actl¥lfl•s
Arttstffjes
PwraThune Mathelno
Prr#JuC1on.Ted￿￿l ths
Prc*Juclon-Otherequlwent
ProJudoTh. SIBffl￿aDd5trw￿rd5
Prr#JucUon-So¢urty
Pri#XucloTr. H881th & SthtyAthIstyy
PrfjttuGbtyl. F￿art¢e
Pffj¢u¢btyi-V¢nueHlre
Projuclon-other
Worksltop Fees
Workshop dellveryc05ts1 equipment
EdUCa￿On and Outreach MarketiTrg
D￿e£l Wages
42,296
12,352
8,357
3.407
1.882
3.057
1.232
300
35
240
7,479
6,635
2.670
12,256
2S
352
72,382
2,931
1&000
1 J13
179.161
Athrtwng &
9,499
7.818
381
29
17,273
360
50
1,520
2,691
BgnkChapJe$
Cle8nlng
ConsuttTh Fe85
Enterfolnmenl- 100% trAAn
107
L4al a Profe881onal
Sm8U olfic8 aquSpMent
Prfnl(rvJ & StsUon8ry
IT SofhY8r88nd Consmt4es
Rent
770
789
75
1,411
4,760
1,963
2,682
1,659
5,120
785
Staff TNrrirrfJ
P￿￿E0n5 Cosis
57.974 12
Net Profft/L05S
23.859
31358
14