Trustees' Annual Report for the period
From Period start date To Period end date 2nd January 2024 1[st] April 2025
Charity name Pipeline Projects
Other names charity is known by
Registered charity number (if any) 1206354
Charity's principal address 48 Albemarle Street
London
Postcode W1C 4JB
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Dates acted if not for whole
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Trustee name Office (if any) year appoint trustee (if any)
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1 Leslie Knott Chair 2 Gemma Blackburn 3 Ivan Putrov 4
Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees) Name Dates acted if not for whole year
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser Name Address
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Constitution
Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) Charitable Incorporated Organisation How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company) Appointed
Trustee selection methods
- (eg. appointed by, elected by)
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
Pipeline Projects has adopted a number of policies linked to internal You may choose to include controls and other governance issues. These policies are intended to be additional information, where formally reviewed on an annual basis, but trustees are encouraged to relevant, about: refer to them on an ad-hoc basis to ensure they remain aware of their ● policies and procedures requirements. adopted for the induction and The Charity has a Risk Register containing the identified risks, their training of trustees; likelihood, impact and mitigation steps taken to manage them.
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the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
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relationship with any related parties;
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● trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.
Section C Objectives and activities
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document
Pipeline Projects exists to promote the arts for the public benefit through the operation of an inclusive community arts space in the heart of Mayfair. The charity is run by artists for the community and is committed to outreach, engagement, and accessibility. Its objects include:
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To advance the education of the public in the arts, particularly contemporary visual and performance arts, through exhibitions, workshops, talks, screenings, and other cultural programming.
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To promote social inclusion by creating opportunities for participation in the arts among underrepresented groups, including
women, people from historically marginalised ethnic backgrounds (BAME), Deaf and BSL users, and refugees. ● To foster community cohesion and cultural understanding by supporting collaborative projects that engage diverse audiences and encourage creative expression. ● To provide a platform for emerging and established artists to share their work and develop new practices within an open and accessible environment. “One Westminster SEN Adults Eco Film Workshops” : Pipeline Projects conducted workshops where adults with learning disabilities created short eco-themed films, promoting environmental awareness and providing participants with creative skills. These workshops were facilitated by artists and creatives within the organisation, emphasizing inclusivity and empowerment. Voice over provided by Orlando Bloom. Robert Blackburn Printmaking Exhibition and Workshop Significant Activities Since the Period End Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public “The Boys” Book Launch with Leo Robson, Friday May 9th benefit in relation to these objects (include within this “Yes and No Queercore” reception pre screening , Friday May 16th section the statutory declaration that trustees have “Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop” , May 16, 2025 had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity "A Hidden Light: The History of Afghan Cinema" : Hosted on May 13, Commission on public benefit) 2025, this event featured a screening of Siddiq Barmak's film Osama (2003) and discussions on Afghan cinema's role in cultural resilience.
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:
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policy on grantmaking;
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policy programme related investment;
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contribution made by volunteers.
Section D Achievements and performance
Section D Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year
Summary of the Main Achievements In the reporting period, Pipeline Projects continued to deliver significant public benefit through a diverse programme of inclusive, community-focused arts and cultural activities. 1. Expanded Access to the Arts through Exhibitions and Events Pipeline Projects successfully hosted a range of workshops, exhibitions, talks and screenings. Exhibitions such as the Robert Blackburn community print studio retrospective and Brian Enos Hard Art salon , AWITAS Frieze conference, and SEN adults print workshop from One Westminster. These provided a platform for emerging and underrepresented artists to present new work, engage with the public, and explore experimental modes of practice. These events attracted a wide demographic and strengthened the charity’s position as an inclusive cultural space in the heart of Mayfair. 2. Empowered Marginalised Voices through Targeted Outreach The charity prioritised representation by programming events and workshops led by and focused on women, BAME communities, Deaf and BSL users, and refugees. These efforts ensured that artists from historically excluded groups were not only visible but central to the public conversation around contemporary arts and culture. We screened DEAF artist Louise Sterns SIGNS and help an exhibition. 3. Delivered Inclusive Creative Learning Opportunities The Eco Film Workshop offered adults with learning disabilities the opportunity to participate in environmentally focused filmmaking and print workshops. Led by skilled artists and facilitators, the workshop built confidence, developed creative skills, and promoted environmental literacy, with final films shared in a community screening setting.These workshop artworks will be animated into a film with Orlando Bloom. 4. Strengthened Community Engagement and Volunteerism Pipeline Projects created meaningful volunteering roles, including creative and technical positions such as film editing and exhibition support. This expanded the charity’s impact, fostered new skills among participants, and deepened the sense of community ownership over the space and its programmes. 5. Nurtured Cross-Cultural Dialogue Collaborations with groups such as the Afghan Society brought underrepresented cultural histories to a wider audience. These events fostered cross-cultural understanding and enriched the wider programme with global perspectives on resilience, art, and identity.
Section E Financial review
Pipeline Projects does not currently have any unrestricted funds, either Brief statement of the general or designated, since the charity is in the process of applying for charity’s policy on reserves several grants but has not received sufficient income yet. If any of those grants are unrestricted, in the first instance between15% and 50% will be used to reimburse the charity manager who has paid certain costs such as service charges and insurance costs from her own personal funds. Pipeline Projects does not hold any fixed assets, social investments or designated funds so does not need to deduct those from unrestricted funds when they become available. Given the current financial situation, Pipeline Projects does not hold any reserves at this stage. Once unrestricted grants are received in excess of expenditure the situation will be reassessed to determine whether any excess unrestricted funds should be retained as reserves, set as a target amount or a target range. There was a small deficit on unrestricted funds of £1.8k at 31[st] April 2025 Details of any funds materially but this is expected to be eliminated once grants and other income are in deficit received during 2025/2026
Further financial review details (Optional information)
Pipeline Projects sources funds though grants from different You may choose to include organisations as well as renting out the property for third parties to use additional information, where for exhibitions and workshops. relevant about:
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the charity’s principal As the charity is still going through the process of applying for grants, the
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sources of funds (including Manager has made payments on behalf of the Charity during the
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any fundraising); reporting period , resulting in a liability payable to her of £19.2kk at 1[st]
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● how expenditure has April 2025. supported the key objectives of the charity;
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investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.
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)
Leslie-Ann Charlotte Knott
Full name(s)
Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc)
Trustee
Date November 19, 2025
| Charity Name Pipeline Projects |
Charity Name Pipeline Projects |
Charity Name Pipeline Projects |
Charity Name Pipeline Projects |
Charity Name Pipeline Projects |
No (if any) 1206354 |
No (if any) 1206354 |
No (if any) 1206354 |
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| For the period from |
1/2/2024 | To | 4/1/2025 | |||||
| Section A Receipts and payments | ||||||||
| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ |
Total funds to the nearest £ |
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| Grants and Donations | - 2,000- |
- 2,500- |
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- 4,500- |
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| Rental/Events Income | - 2,750- |
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- 2,750- |
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| Other income | - 229- |
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR) | - 4,979- |
- 2,500- |
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- 7,479- |
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| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| Sub total Total receipts A3 Payments |
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| - 4,979- |
- 2,500- |
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- 7,479- |
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| Service charge | - 1,200- |
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| **Total receipts ** | - | 4,979- | - | 2,500- | - | -- | - | 7,479- | ||||||||||
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| Service charge | - | 1,200- | - | -- | - | -- | - | 1,200- | ||||||||||
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CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
11/28/2025
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| Sub total - 1,200- A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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| Loans repaid to an external funder | - 5,600- |
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| Sub total - 5,600- Total payments - 6,800- Net of receipts/(payments) - 1,821- A5 Transfers between funds - -- A6 Cash funds last year end - -- Cash funds this year end - 1,821- |
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| - 6,800- |
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| - 1,821- |
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| - 1,821- |
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| Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | ||||||||
| Categories B1 Cash funds |
Details Metrobank |
Unrestricted funds to nearest £ - 1,821- - -- - -- |
Restricted funds to nearest £ - 2,500- - -- - -- |
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| Metrobank | - 1,821- |
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| Total cash funds | - 1,821- |
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| (agree balances with receipts and payments account (s)) |
OK | OK |
| Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end | of the period | of the period | of the period | of the period | |||
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| B1 Cash funds | Metrobank | - | 1,821- | - | 2,500- | |||||
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| Total cash funds | - | 1,821- | - | 2,500- | ||||||
| (agree balances with receipts and payments account (s)) |
OK | OK |
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
11/28/2025
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| B2 Other monetary assets B3 Investment assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use |
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11/28/2025
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| Payable to manager | - | 19,246- | ||||
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Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees
CCXX R4 accounts (SS)
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CC16a
Last year
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CCXX R5 accounts (SS)
11/28/2025
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Endowment funds to nearest £
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11/28/2025
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Endowment funds
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Current value (optional)
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When due (optional)
Date of approval
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