Docusign Envelope ID.. AD51542&D2044ADN9Ct￿B3F4EA334OF6 IMPRESSIONS GALLERY OF PHOTOGRAPHY LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Company Registration No. 01161029 (England and Wales) Charity Registration No. 503238 Docusign Envelope ID.. AD51542&D2044ADN9Ct￿B3F4EA334OF6 IMPRESSIONS GALLERY OF PHOTOGRAPHY LIMITED LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Trustees Julian Rodriguez Emma Cheshire Sophie Gerrard Kevin Docherty Usmaan Ashard Secretary Anne M¢Neill Charity number 503238 Company number 01161029 Principal address Centenary Square Bradford BD11SD Registered office Impressions Gallery Centenary Square Bradford BD1 1SD Independent examiner Alison Whalley FCA Azets Audit Services Ltd Carlton House Grammar School Street Bradford BD14NS Bankers Virgin Money 46 Coney Street York Y019NQ Docusign Envelope ID.. AD51542&D2044ADN9Ct￿B3F4EA334OF6 IMPRESSIONS GALLERY OF PHOTOGRAPHY LIMITED CONTENTS Page Trustees, report Statement of Trustees, responsibilities Independent examinerfs report Statement of financial activities Balance sheet 10 Notes to the accounts 11-23 Docusign Envelope ID.. AD51542&D2044ADN9Ct￿B3F4EA334OF6 IMPRESSIONS GALLERY OF PHOTOGRAPHY LIMITED TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The Trustees present their report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025. The accounts have been prepared in accordance wth the accounting policies set out in note 1 to tFE accounts and comply with the Charity's Memorandum and Articles of Association, Ihe Companies Act 2006 and 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019). The Legal and Administration page fom)s part of this report. Objectives and activities The Charity's objects are.. To further and advance photography as an art and to promote public knowledge, appreciation and understanding thereof., To organise and conduct public exhibitions of photographs and photographic art and apparatus- To acquire, collect and preserve for the public benefit examples of photography and photography apparatus of historic and artistic interest or importance- By means of research, instruction, infomiation advice. lectures. publications. sources of reference and otherwise to increase and to make publicly available information conceming photography and photographic art apparatus and history. This is achieved through the presentation of high quality exhibitions. to offer a selection of these to other galleries and arts organisations both nationally and intemationally, and to offer the public a range of educational events, activities and leaming opportunities. In setting our objectives and planning our activities our trustees have given serious consideration lo the Charity commission's general guidance on public benefit and in particular the advancement of education, arts and culture. and consider they comply with the duty in section 4 of the 2011 Charities Act. The Board of Trustees take reasonable steps to ensure that Impressions Gallery operates policies thi¢h ensures the following.. The Gallery is operating efficiently and effectively in accordan￿ with the Gallery's stated purpose and objectives Gallery assets are safeguarded against unauthorised use or disposition Proper records, including financial records, are mainlained Financial information used within the charity or for publication is reliable The gallery complies with relevant laws and regulations An annual budget is approved and any variance is reported and subsequently agreed Artistic policies are approved, with key performance indicators reviewed and evaluated Delegation of authority and segregation of duties to the director and the staff team are appropriate for the size and nature of the organisation. Impressions Gallery works to its Equal Opportunity Policy. this policy is supported by our EqualityAction Plan. Impressions Gallery works to its Environmental Sustainability Policy. This policy is supported by our Environmental Action Plan. Applications for employment by disabled persons are always fiJlly considered, bearing in mind the aptitudes of the applicant concerned. In the event of members of staff becoming disabled, every effort is made to ensure that their employment wthin the Charity continues and that the appropriate training is arranged. It is the policy of the Charity that the training, career development and promotion of disabled persons should, as far as possible, be identical to that of other employees. Docusign Envelope ID.. AD51542&D2044ADN9Ct￿B3F4EA334OF6 IMPRESSIONS GALLERY OF PHOTOGRAPHY LIMITED TRUSTEES. REPORT {CONTINUED){INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Achievements and performance Impressions Gallery is a charity that helps people understsnd the world through photography and acts as an agent for change. We believe photography is for all and our mission is to get people looking, thinking, and talking about photography. We do this by collaborating with photographers, charities, cultural and community organisations, locally and nationally to commissions. exhibit and publish photography. We work in partnership to present the best of contemporary photography to wide and culturally diverse audiences and participants. Our artistic, leaming & engagement, audience development. community and events programmes are devised to help people see things differenlly, and empower them to reach their potential through photography. stage our activities because we believe photography is for everyone and should be open to all. The charity had another SUC￿ssful year attracting 27,338 visitors into the gallery, and reaching more than one million people through our outdoor, digital and national touring programmes. We played a key role in the official launch of Bradford 2025 UK Cty of Culture on Friday 10 January. As the host venue we welcomed 620 dignitaries, artists, community and business leaders, politicians, and Bradford residents to this gala opening. We are proud that the first cultural and artistic project unveiled for the UK City of Culture was the international premier of Nationhood.- Memory and Hope an Impression Gallery touring exhibition. We presented four exhibitions in our main gallery space. foregrounding themes of cultural identity, race, dass, youth cultures, and politics. The year started with We Are Here, Because You Were There a collaborative project by photographer Andy Barnham and Universily of York researcher Dr Sara de Jong highlighting Afghan interpreters resettling in the UK., through portraiture and text. "A very powerful exhibtiion. EX￿lIent example orthe use of art andphotography to highlight injustice" Our summer exhibition Performing Histories /Histoiies Reimagined offered an insight, by eight intemational artists engaged with archives to re-address the past and bring to the fore histories that have been overlooked. Presented in partnership with Peckham 24 (an annual, not-for-profit contemporary photograph festival) this successful new collaboration had reciprocal benefits for both North of England and London audiences. "You 811 breathe new life into the dust cOVe￿d a￿hNe. A fantast￿ and heart W￿nChIng emotional ride. Thanks for sharing this wonderful work from you all." In autumn we turned the gallery into a reading room and showcased seven hundred zines published by Café Royal Books with work by photographers from all backgrounds, the unseen and the unpublished. The zines provide a valuable resource into cultural and social change in Britain, Ireland and beyond, charting a fascinating route through social history and cultural change. All seven hundred zines were available to browse, highlighting a variety of photographs featured within the publications. The exhibition also staged specially curated collection of both Daniel Meadows, internationally renowned 1972 Butlin's By The Sea photographs. and Syd Shelton's seminal Rock Against Racism series from the late 70s and early 80$. "What an amazing snapshot of life from such distinct times and locations by such viscerdl feeling of being human. Amazing social history, a joumey ofreminiscence and an eye-opener of ourpasy, Docusign Envelope ID.. AD51542&D2044ADN9Ct￿B3F4EA334OF6 IMPRESSIONS GALLERY OF PHOTOGRAPHY LIMITED TRUSTEES. REPORT {CONTINUED){INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 January saw the international premier of Nationhood." Memory and Hope, a modem-day insight into the UK'S four nations commissioned for Bradford's year as UK City of Cullure 2025. Featuring powerful and poignant photography celebrating the diversity of the UK today, the exhibition offered a wealth of insights cn how we each try and shape both our identities and communities to make the world a better place. Curated byAnne McNeill the exhibition was commissioned by Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture and Impressions Gallery, in partnership with Belfast Exposed. Ffotogallery in Cardiff. and Street Level Photoworks Glasgow. From April and throughout the whole of 2025 the exhibition travelled to Belfast Exposed, Ffotogallery in Cardiff, and Street Level Photoworks in Glasgow. It is the first ever UK City of Culture project to take place in all four nations of the UK. and an incredible opportunity for an intemational spotlight on the artistic work Impression does. New photographic portraits by Shaun Connell. Roz Dohety, Chad Alexander. Robin Chaddah-Duke. Grace Springer, Miriam Ali, and Haneen Hadiy, seven rising stars in UK photography, accompanied The Necessity ol Seeing, a major new collection of images by the acclaimed Ethiopian photographer A"I'da Muluneh. Shot at iconic locations in Bradford, Belfast, Cardiff, and Glasgow, to reveal the overlooked stories. forgotten histories and quiet moments that shape who we are. First seen on billboards around the Bradford district, in autumn 2024. the exhibition also presented A Portrait ol Us Muluneh's potent black and white photographs of unsung Community heroes from the same four Cities. "Bradford to Belfast to Cardiff to Glasgow now that's a United Kingdom I can get on board withl WIHt a wonderful, powerful exhibition. Bnning with hope as to what our shared story is, Gan and should be. Kudos to all involved." Our touring programme supported norFphotography organisations equipping them with contemporary photographic knowledge and expertise. Two of our touring exhibits'ons travelled to three different local authority venues. At the start of the year, In Which Language Do We D￿am? by Rich Wiles and Ruba al-Hindawi, an exhibition that challenged stereotypical images of by amplifying the voices and viewpoints of refugees, experiences was shown at Gallery Oldham, and ended the year on display at Scarborough Museums & Galleries. Being Inbetween Carolyn Mendelsohn's powerful photographic portraits of girls exploring the complex transition between childhood and young adulthood were exhibited for four months at The Amelia. Tunbridge Wells. Archive photographs from Bringing the Beat Back to BTrdford a community curated exhibition were acquired by Bradford Live. These are on pemianent display throughout the fully refurbished art deco building for thousands of people to enjoy. This touring programme reached and engaged 28,111 visitors meaning more people had the opportunity to experience high quality photography exhibitions, while maintaining Impressions reputation as a centre of excellence beyond Yorkshire. Caring for the environment has increasingly been at the creative heart of what we strive to do. As a charity, we are committed to presenting and making photography that is more sustainable and better for the environment. Together with Photo Hub North C.l.C we produced Creative Earth Eco Fest." Making change thffjugh photography and art. The first edition of Creative Earth took place on a Saturday in August, in the grounds of Cliffe Castle, Keighley, designed to help to attendees. of all ages and backgrounds. feel confident in making small sustainable and eco-friendly changes, while having a whole lot of fun and enjoying a great day out. Just over a thousand people attended throughout the day. "Interesting and inspiting event with lots of free creative activities. Lovely to see children taknng part. I went to an inspiring talk about climate grief and moving onto climate action...lots of ideas forpositive stepsl" Docusign Envelope ID.. AD51542&D2044ADN9Ct￿B3F4EA334OF6 IMPRESSIONS GALLERY OF PHOTOGRAPHY LIMITED TRUSTEES. REPORT {CONTINUED){INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 New Focus is the charity's nationally acclaimed programme for 18 to 25-year-olds who live in Bradford. They are a diverse group of aspiring creative professionals, who with Impressions Gallery support gain professional skills to become the creatives and cultural leaders of the future. In July, we launched Bradford Young Curators, an 18- month programme where nine committed and talented young people. who are receiving expert and professional guidance from a cohort of mentors, induding intemational artists, award winning curators and renowned archivists, in order to develop a landmark project for Bradford 2025. People are at the heart of what we do. We created and delivered multiple opportunities that supported people, from toddlers to 80+ and from culturally diverse backgrounds to express their creativity in various ways. A wide range of 171 events and sessions took place to accompany our exhibitions, wth 5,161 children, young people and adults taking part. Look, Think, Talk, Do leaming and education programmes provided a year-round offer of workshops and reSoUr￿S to schools, colleges, universities and community groups. We worked with 63 from across Br￿lf0rd and beyond, with 1,052 students and partiapants. Our artistic and community programmes received positive press and reviews in local (Telegraph & Argus) regional (Yorkshire Post), national (such as The Guardian) media, and specialised joumals (such as Creative Review, Royal Photographic Society) both in print and online. This Coverage converts into an equivalent advertising spend of £16,705 which translates as a PR value of £50,115. In recognition of their contribution to the cultural life of the UK, Anne McNeill, Director and Sarah Hill, Deputy Director were invited to and attended the garden party at Buckingham Palace, celebrats'ng the creative industries, hosted by the King and Queen. We continue to value the year-on-year financial contribution from Arts Council England and Bradford Council. Fundraising Section 162a of the Charities Act 2011 requires charities to make a statement regarding fundraising activities. The legislation defines ￿ndraising as 'soliciting or otherwise procuring money or other propety fcff charitable purposes,. The charity does not actively raise funds from the public either directly or via use of an agent, accordingly no such amounts are presented in the financial statements for the year under review. The charity has re￿iVed no complaints in relation to fundraising activty for the year under review. Given the nature of the funding of the charity the Trustees consider that it remains appropriate not to be voluntarily bound to be regulated by the Fundraising Regulator. Financial review Income for the year amounted to £481,448 (2024 £348,456) with expenditure amounting to £373,869 (2024 £377,106) resulting in a net income of £107,579 for the year (2024 £28,650 net expense). It is the policy of the Charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specffic use should be maintained at a level equivalent to three months. operating costs, equivalent to £95,000. This amount has been designated by the Trustees in order that it is ring fen￿d. The Trustees considers that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they wll be able to continue the Charity's current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. Unrestricted, undesignated funds at the year end amounted to £163,949 (2024 £138,253). The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the Charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks. Structure, governance and management The Charity is a company limited by guarantee and was incorporated in England and Wales on 22 February 1974, number 01161029, and registered as a charity on 7 June 1974, number 503238. The registered address is Centenary Square. Bradford, BD11 SD. The charity is govemed by its articles of association. Docusign Envelope ID.. AD51542&D2044ADN9Ct￿B3F4EA334OF6 IMPRESSIONS GALLERY OF PHOTOGRAPHY LIMITED TRUSTEES. REPORT {CONTINUED){INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The Trustees. who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and vtho served during the year and to the date of signing the accounts were= Julian Rodriguez Emma Cheshire Sophie Gerrard Kevin Dochety Sarah Evans Usmann Arshad Resigned 3 February 2025 The recruitment and appointment of new trustees is the responsibility of the existing Board of Trustees. Potential new trustees are initially interviewed by the Chaimian of the Board of Trustees and the Executive Director. The second stage of the process is to attend the next Board of Trustees meeting as an observer and to meet all of the trustees. The Board of Trustees appoint the new trustees by a simple vote. This process ensures the right mix of artistic and commercial experience appropriate to the gallery's needs are represented across the whole of the Board of Twstees. Before being appointed as a trustee they have an infomial meeting with the Chair and Executive Director. This is followed up circulating Impressions Gallery's Business Plan, strategies & policies and annual budget. They also attend a board meeting as an observer. Once elected they received an induction from both the Chair and Executive Director. Once elected as a trustee, the Executive Director manages a simple prO￿$S of induction for new trustees to ensure they are familiar with the staff, the gallery, the goveming documents and the artistic aims and objectives. The precise nature of the induction process varies depending upon the artistic or commercial background of the new trustee and is tailored to the needs and interests of the new trustee. None of the Trustees has any beneficial interest in the company. All of the Trustees are members of the company and guarantee to contribute £1 in the event of a winding up. During the year costs of £484 were incurred for trustees indemnity insurance {2024- £822). The charitable company is governed by a Board of Trustees. supported by specialist sul>committees with responsibility for finance and the artistic programme. The gallery is managed by an Executive Director responsible to the Board and supported by the members of staff of the Gallery. Day to day management of the charity has been delegated by the trustees to Anne McNeill, the Company Secretary and Executive Director. All staff are issued with the staff handbook that defines employees. rights and obligations whilst in employment th Impressions Gallery. It is updated as and when statutory regulations and employees, conditions of employment change. staff appraisals with the director and the relevant staff are conducted annually. This covers, arrongst others, training and development. staff meetings are held weekly. Docusign Envelope ID.. AD51542&D2044ADN9Ct￿B3F4EA334OF6 IMPRESSIONS GALLERY OF PHOTOGRAPHY LIMITED TRUSTEES. REPORT {CONTINUED){INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Artistic Sub Committee The purpose for which the charity is established is 'to further and advan￿ photography as an art and to promote public knowledge, appreciation, and understanding thereof (Memorandum of Associats'on}. The artistic sub U> CDIO co c JP4 TJ tto( Docusign Envelope ID.. AD51542&D2044ADN9Ct￿B3F4EA334OF6 IMPRESSIONS GALLERY OF PHOTOGRAPHY LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 23 Related party transactions Transactions with related parties There were no transactions with related parties in the cu￿ent or prior period. -23-