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Trustees' Report and financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2024 for Northern Shape trading as Equal Arts. Company Number 01992359 (England and Wales) Charity Number 517352

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lt was a grect privilege and pleasure to open the And in the Spring we had a huge number of groups National Creative Ageing Conference in October involved in our B is for Bewick exhibition at Newcastle 2023 atthe Catalyst, Newcastle University. What an City Library, showcasing their artwork alongside the amazing day it was, so many people and engravings, books and other objects from the organisations so evidently thrilled to be together and = Thomas Bewick collection from the Pease Collection. sharing about |he great work they're involved with. It This projectis a really positive example of how older was a day which brought the sector together for the peaple can enjoy, respond to and be privileged to first time in a number of years and |'m delighted to access cultural collections of internatianal repute. say Equal Arts was at the centre of it, planning it and Further afield The Mayor's Community Weekend at delivering it. It was a great achievement and my Parkfield In West London In partnership with Glebe thanks to the staff and everyone involved. Scheal was an impressive event with both groups We were delighted to have Johnny Johnson Housing consistently involved in amazing projects with real as the sponsor for the creative ageing conference energy thatis a signature of great intergenerational and continue to build partnerships and deliver working prolecis in supported housing schemes across the And then fo end the year in March we had the North East in Blyth, Wansbeck, Gateshead and launch of Open Ended Book as a dementia-riendly Chesiet-Le-sreetMili residents irom Boulmer ealist publishing imprint with our first publication Bewick Involved with song wating, singing art performing Tales, The event at the City Library was a fantastic thelr work Butterfly which is particularly touching and occasion enjoyed by a variely of people who were inspiring film. enthusiastic and complirnentary. Again, this is a In the run Up to Christmas we're not content with great achievement for a small team which continues being sung at by primary school children! Residents fo be ambitious and driven fo make real changes In at Grange Lea Care Home in Ponteland and Birch society and improve the lives of older people in truly Grovein South Tyneside wrote and performed their meaningful ways. This is the reason | am chair and | own Christmas songs and packaged their video as know that's the reason our staff are committed to the an e-Christmas Card to the delight of so many organisation, to each other and the people they work frlends and family, for!

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Parkfield House Nursing Home
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funding from The National Lottery’s Mayor's Community Weekend.
For the past five years the groups have teamed up for a plethora of cross-generational
projects and workshops with fantastic results. They got to share the benefits of their
creative relationship with director of National Lottery Community Fund Phil Chamberlain and
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“All of us, the residents and staff love the singing and music, it brings us altogether. Nicky and Liz’s workshops are incredibly populor and it’s lovely to be a part of. “You see it lift people, they’re engaged, joining in and up on their feet dancing. The benefits are so clear to see.” Shirley Turnbull, Activities coordinator at Ryton Towers run by Wellburn

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partnerships created during the Bewick Project,

our first title was Bewick Tales, Stories from the life and work of Thomas Bewick.

All of the content, design and activities have been developed together with people living with dementia and experts in the field. Alongside the accessible design, it was important to us to keep the content rich, with illustrations and story-telling to connect readers and their families through creativity.

Bewick Tales and Open Ended Books was officially launched in March 2024 with 120 people attending the city library to hear about the book and wider exhibition. Author David Almond attended alongside the Care Home Choir, care staff, artists and people living with dementia who helped shape the book and spoke about their experiences on the to local press. Spreading the word further, author and Equal Arts’ freelancer Sarah Lawrance spoke on Radio 4’s Open Book review programme about Bewick Tales and its benefits.

With more titles planned, we hope our books spark conversation when read together and inspire creativity and curiosity to help improve wellbeing and quality of life.

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A year-long project with Grange Lea Care Home has been an outstanding example of cross-generational working and the benefits. Residents worked with children from Ponteland First School as part of the project made possible with £9,800 from Awards for All. Together they took part in fused glass sessions, textiles and storytelling based on the book Rosie’s Walk.

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A real success of the year has been our work to create and foster partnerships within the care and cultural sectors. As part of our programme ‘Learning in the Lounge’ we've supported three Johnny Johnson housing scheme venues across the North East. The progress at Boulmer Court in Chester-le-Street, Blenheim Court in Gateshead and Badar Court in Blyth has been fantastic to see. Instrumental in this ongoing relationship has been the enthusiasm and buy-in of staff. Each of the groups has been supported to create their own Friends of Group with weekly access to aspirational creative activities led by professional artists.

Acrossprovided at Scotswood Gardensa packed schedule of creativein Newcastle, workshops we for service users to take part in, from wooden sculptures to textiles and ceramics, the group have tried it all!

Butterfly by Boulmer Court Butterfly is a piece of music and dance developed, devised and performed by residents of Johnnie Johnson Housing's Boulmer Court. In coming together, the group’s expectations were of not being able to creatively achieve, but working with our artists Caroline and Megan the group chatted about their feelings of living in supported housing, meeting new friends and how getting creative has been a very SMbSag next stage in the metamorphosis of getting older.

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“I’ve rekindled my abilities with the help of professional artists and have started creating at home.”

“Each week the workshops give me structure and surprise.”

“I’m really enjoying the sessions with Meg, she is so imaginative and the work is calming.”

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This was the first year of our two-year project in South Tyneside, supporting people living in sheltered schemes to volunteer and form their own groups, providing access to creative opportunity. Highlights from the first year of delivery have been supporting Court,residentsBirchat PatrickGrove and CainFernyhough House, BishopHall. RamseyWith weekly workshops led by artists they‘ve created their own song with Caroline, explored ceramics with Meg and brought the outside in with textiles artist Hannah.

Across in County Durham we developed The Dales Tales, a project rooted in the heritage, history, flora, fauna and tall tales of Weardale and Teesdale. Linking up with community venues and sheltered housing schemes we're using creativity as the catalyst to engage people living in rural locations.

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External Factors: Continued upwards Increased costs amidst Deliver creative services High HIgh Med
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( ‘Am( :AB1 aj A . i For. the enthusiasm, energy and I ‘ r\F 4 () commitment of freelancers, our staff team, | \ A c)\ A Sy, care staff and partners in helping us bring pioneering ways for people to age well and connect through creativity.

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Charity Number 517352

Northern Shape T/A Equal Arts Company Number 01992359

Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees of Equal Arts Ltd for the year ended 31 March 2024

I report on the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 March 2024 which are set out on pages 20 to 33.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The charity’s trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (‘the 2006 Act’).

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your company’s accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’). In carrying out my examination I have followed the directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Basis of independent examiner’s statement

Since the company’s gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the ICAEW , which is one of the listed bodies.

An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeks explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.

Independent examiner’s statement

I have completed my examination. In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

30 Sept 2024 ............................ ..........................

Irena Peel FCA Date Greenfingers Accounting Ltd 86-90 Paul Street London EC2A 4NE

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Charity Number 517352

Northern Shape T/A Equal Arts Company Number 01992359

Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

Unrestricted Designated Restricted Total 2024 Total 2023
Funds Funds Funds
Notes £ £ £ £ £
Income from:
Donations and legacies 4 10,945 0 209,085 220,030 194,120
Charitable Activities 5 117,115 0 0 117,115 171,307
Investment Income 6 3,835 0 0 3,835 6
131,895 0 209,085 340,980 365,433
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities 7 182,435 0 214,540 396,975 325,823
182,435 0 214,540 396,975 325,823
Net (50,540) 0 (5,455) (55,995) 39,610
income/(expenditure)
Transfers between funds 15 48,000 (48,000) 0 0 0
Net movement in funds (2,540) (48,000) (5,455) (55,995) 39,610
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought 80,718 351,500 50,960 483,178 443,568
forward
Total funds carried 78,178 303,500 45,505 427,183 483,178
forward

All income and expenditure has arisen from continuing activities

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|The notes below form part of these financial statements|Company Registration Number 01992359|Mrs A Walton – Chair and Trustee|..
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Es|behalf by:|The financial statements were approved by the trustees onSeptember 27,2024 and signed on their|Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts|•
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the|in question in accordance with section 476;|•
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year|Directors responsibilities:|section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.|For the year ending 31 March 2024 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under|Net Current Assets
426,937
482,669
Total Assets less Current Liabilities
427,183
483,178
Funds
Unrestricted Funds
78,178
80,718
Designated Funds
303,500
351,500
Restricted Funds
45,505
50,960
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483,178
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(22,025)
(16,093)|448,962
498,762|Cash at Bank and In Hand
424,242
463,348|Debtors
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24,720
35,414|Current Assets|Tangible Assets
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509|Fixed Assets|Notes
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Northern Shape T/A Equal Arts Company Number 01992359

Charity Number 517352

Cash Flow Statement for the year ended 31 March 2024

2024 2023
notes £ £
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations 18 (42,941) 72,033
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities (42,941) 72,033
Cash flows from investing activities
Interest received 3,835 6
Payment to acquire tangible assets 0 0
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 3,835 6
Change in cash and cash equivalents in the reporting period (39,106) 72,039
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the reporting period 463,348 391,309
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the reporting period 424,242 463,348

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Charity Number 517352

Company Number 01992359

Northern Shape T/A Equal Arts

Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2024

1. Accounting Policies

1.1 Basis of preparing the financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with 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) issued in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) , the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006 and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.

The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy note (s). The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity and rounded to the nearest £.

The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all years presented unless otherwise stated.

1.2 Going Concern

The financial statements have been prepared in a going concern basis as the trustees believe that no material uncertainties exist. The trustees have considered the level of funds held and the level of income and expenditure for 12 months from authorising these financial statements. The budgeted income and expenditure is sufficient with the level of reserves for the charity to be able to continue as a going concern.

1.3 Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes. Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the trustees for particular purposes. The aim and use of each designated fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with the specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes. The cost of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.

1.4 Income

All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions have been met, the amount can be measured reliably, and it is probable that the income will be received.

Income from charitable activities includes income received under contract or where entitlement to grant funding is subject to specific performance conditions and is recognised as earned. Grant income included in this category provides funding to support performance activities and is recognised where there is entitlement, certainty of receipt and the amount can be measured with reasonable certainty. Income received to deliver services over a specific period covering more than one financial year is accounted for over the specific period; related expenditure is accounted when incurred.

Investment income relates to interest earned through holding assets on deposit.

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Charity Number 517352

Northern Shape T/A Equal Arts Company Number 01992359

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) for the year ended 31 March 2024

1.5 Expenditure

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is possible that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings, they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

1.6 Tangible fixed assets

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.

Fixtures and fittings – Straight line over 6 years

– Computer equipment Straight line over 3 years

1.7 Debtors

Debtors (including trade debtors and loans receivable) are measured in initial recognition at settlement amount after any trade discounts or amount advanced by the charity. Subsequently, they are measured at the cash or other consideration expected to be received.

1.8 Cash at bank and in hand

Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments with instant access from the date of opening of the deposit or similar account.

1.9 Creditors and provisions

Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement after allowing for any trade discounts due.

1.10 Financial instruments

The charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

1.11 Taxation

The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.

2. Legal status

Northern Shape is a Company Limited by Guarantee in the United Kingdom. In the event of the charity being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £1 per member of the charitable company. The address of the registered office is given in the charity information in the reference and administration pages of these financial statements.

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Northern Shape T/A Equal Arts Company Number 01992359

Charity Number 517352

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) for year ended 31 March 2024.

3. Comparatives for the Statement of Financial Activities

Unrestricted Designated Restricted Total 2023 Total 2022
funds funds funds
Notes £ £ £ £ £
Income from:
Donations and legacies 4 53,260 0 140,860 194,120 229,909
Charitable activities 5 171,307 0 0 171,307 143,772
Investment income 6 6 0 0 6 99
224,573 0 140,860 365,433 373,780
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities 7 109,260 0 216,563 325,823 313,362
109,260 0 216,563 325,823 313,362
Net 115,313 0 (75,703) 39,610 60,418
income/(expenditure)
Transfers between funds 15 (123,925) 123,925 0 0 0
Net movement in funds (8,612) 123,925 (75,703) 39,610 60,418
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought 89,330 227,575 126,663 443,568 383,150
forward
Total funds carried 80,718 351,500 50,960 483,178 443,568
forward

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Charity Number 517352

Northern Shape T/A Equal Arts Company Number 01992359

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) for the year ended 31 March 2024

4. Donations and legacies

2024 2023
£ £
Grants receivable 210,880 192,010
Donations 9,150 2,110
220,030 194,120
Grants receivable analysis: 2024 2023
£ £
Community Foundation Tyne and Wear & 52,000 52,000
Northumberland
National Heritage Lottery Fund 56,700 33,360
Newcastle City Council 5,000 15,500
Point North 36,835 0
Shears Foundation 5,500 0
Innovate UK 24,965 0
McCarthy Stone Foundation 4,000 0
Blyth Town Council 4,080 0
Sir James Knott Charitable Trust 7,800 0
The Dulverton Chartiable Trust 0 40,000
National Lottery Community Fund 10,000 10,000
Garfield Weston 0 20,000
Sunderland Culture 0 22,356
Other 14,000 8,794
210,880 192,010

5. Income from charitable activities

2024 2023
£ £
Earned income 117,115 171,307

6. Investment income

2024 2023
£ £
Bank interest receivable 3,835 6

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Northern Shape T/A Equal Arts Company Number 01992359

Charity Number 517352

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) for the year ended 31 March 2024

7. Charitable activities costs

Total 2024 Total 2023
£ £
Wages and salaries 178,491 129,633
Staff travel and training 4,608 7,817
Direct project costs 88,161 99,104
Office costs 58,027 31,943
Comms 795 3,051
Professional fees 12,049 5,824
Other costs 48.954 48,144
Bad debt expense 5,627 0
Depreciation 263 307
396,975 325,823
8.
Support costs
2024 2023
£ £
Wages and salaries 19,699 17,911
Governance costs (note 9) 2,000 2,160
21,699 20,071
9.
Governance costs
2024 2023
£ £
Independent examiner’s fee 2,000 2,160

8. Support costs

9. Governance costs

Independent examiner’s fee

10. Net incoming/(expenditure)

Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/ (crediting)

Independent examiners fee Depreciation – owned assets

2024 2023
£ £
2,000 2,160
263 307

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Charity Number 517352

Company Number 01992359

Northern Shape T/A Equal Arts

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) for the year ended 31 March 2024

11. Staff costs

11. Staff costs
2024 2023
£ £
Wages and salaries 150,510 108,461
Social security costs 10,855 11,930
Pension costs 17,126 9,242
178,491 129,633

The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:

2024 2023
4 3

One employee received emoluments in excess of £60,000.

The charity trustees were neither paid nor received any other benefits from employment in the year (2023 - £nil) neither were they reimbursed expenses during the year (2023 - £nil). No charity trustee received payment for professional services or other services supplied to the charity (2023 – nil).

The key management personnel of the charity comprise the trustees and one Director. The total amount of employee emoluments received by key management personnel of the charity is £65,125 (2023 £58,461).

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Charity Number 517352

Company Number 01992359

Northern Shape T/A Equal Arts

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) for the year ended 31 March 2024

12. Tangible Fixed Assets

12. Tangible Fixed Assets
Fixtures & Fittings Computer Equipment Total
£ £ £
Cost
At 1 April 2023 2,935 3,824 6,759
Additions 0 0 0
Disposals 0 0 0
At 31 March 2024 2,935 3,824 6,759
Depreciation
At 1 April 2023 2,427 3,823 6,250
Charge for the year 262 1 263
Disposals 0 0 0
At 31 March 2024 2,689 3,824 6,513
Net book value
At 31 March 2023 508 1 509
At 31 March 2024 246 0 246

13. Debtors

13. Debtors
2024 2023
£ £
Trade debtors 8,073 22,054
Other debtors 4,687 1,492
Accrued income 11,960 11,868
24,720 35,414

14. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

2024 2023
£ £
Social security and other taxes 8,427 2,826
Accruals 6,030 2,160
Other creditors 7,568 11,107
22,025 16,093

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Charity Number 517352

Northern Shape T/A Equal Arts Company Number 01992359

Notes to the financial statements (continued) for the year ended 31 March 2024

15. Analysis of funds

Year ended 31 March 2024
At 1 April Income Expenditure Transfers At 31 March
2023 2024
£ £ £ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 80,718 131,895 (182,435) 48,000 78,178
Designated funds
Redundancy & Wind-up reserve 166,000 0 0 60,000 226,000
Development Fund 125,500 0 0 (60,500) 65,000
Creative Ageing Programme 60,000 0 0 (47,500) 12,500
351,500 0 0 (48,000) 303,500
Total unrestricted funds 432,218 0 0 0 381,678
Restricted funds
The Dulverton Charitable Trust 40,000 0 (40,000) 0 0
Newcastle City Council 0 5,000 (5,000) 0 0
National Heritage Lottery Fund 0 56,700 (21,700) 0 35,000
Community Foundation Tyne & 10,960 39,000 (49,960) 0 0
Wear and Northumberland
Point North 0 36,835 (36,835) 0 0
National Lottery Community Fund 0 10,000 (10,000) 0 0
Innovate UK 0 24,965 (24,965) 0 0
Shears Foundation 0 5,500 (5,500) 0 0
Creative Ageing 0 11,080 (6,080) 0 5,000
Sir James Knott Charitable Trust 0 7,800 (5,500) 0 2,300
Other grants receivable 0 12,205 (9,000) 0 3,205
Total restricted funds 50,960 209,085 (214,540) 0 45,505
Total funds 483,178 340,980 (396,975) 0 427,183

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Charity Number 517352

Northern Shape T/A Equal Arts Company Number 01992359

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) for the year ended 31 March 2024

Designated funds

Redundancy and Wind-up reserve – the fund has been set up to cover contractual redundancy costs and estimated 6 months operational costs the charity would have to meet should it be required to wind up. This calculation is reviewed annually.

Development fund – fund relates to project developments in relation to creating a dementia-friendly publishing imprint.

Creative Ageing Programme – to support creative well-being programmes in supported housing schemes, care settings and cultural venues.

Restricted funds

The Dulverton Charitable Trust -this relates to delivery of creative ageing programmes.

Tyne and Wear and Northumberland Community Foundation – this relates to the delivery of creative ageing programmes in Newcastle and across Tyne and Wear.

Creative Ageing – also supported by McCarthy Stone, NADFAS Arts Society and Blyth Town Council

Newcastle City Council – to support ILOPS/Friends of Groups

National Lottery Heritage Foundation – for the B is for Berwick Programme

Care Home Choir – supported by National Lottery Community Fund and Hadrian Trust

Point North – a programme to reduce loneliness and increase volunteering

Private Donor – Older people’s cafe at Angel Court

Shears Foundation – Intergenerational activities in Gateshead

Innovate UK– to develop a dementia- friendly publication

The D’oyly Carte Charitable Trust– to develop dementia friendly outdoor activities

Sir James Knott Charitable Trust – creative activities for people living in sheltered housing in Gateshead

In addition, £40,000 from the Baring Foundation was received in the previous financial year for the delivery of the National Ageing Conference in October 2023.

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Northern Shape T/A Equal Arts Company Number 01992359

Charity Number 517352

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) for the year ended 31 March 2024

15. Analysis of funds (continued)

Year ended 31 March 2023

Year ended 31 March 2023
At 1 April Income Expenditure Transfers At 31 March
2022 2023
£ £ £ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 89,330 224,573 (109,260) (123,925) 80,718
Designated funds
Redundancy & Wind-up reserve 102,075 0 0 63,925 166,000
Development Fund 125,500 0 0 0 125,500
Creative Ageing Programme 0 0 0 60,000 60,000
227,575 0 0 0 351,500
Total unrestricted funds 316,905 224,573 (109,620) 0 432,218
Restricted funds
HenPower 52,936 0 (52,936) 0 0
The National Lottery Heritage 7,727 0 (7,727) 0 0
Fund
UnLtd – SSE 40,500 0 (40,500) 0 0
Arts Council England 25,500 0 (25,500) 0 0
Newcastle City Council 0 15,500 (15,500) 0 0
The Dulverton Charitable Trust 0 40,000 0 0 40,000
The National Heritage Lottery 0 33,360 (33,360) 0 0
Fund
T&W Community Foundation 0 25,000 (14,040) 0 10,960
T&W Community Foundation – 0 9,000 (9,000) 0 0
Pergita CT
T&W Community Foundation – 0 8,000 (8,000) 0 0
Willan CT
The National Lottery Community 0 10,000 (10,000) 0 0
Fun – A4A
Total restricted funds 126,663 140,860 (216,563) 0 50,960
Total funds 443,568 365,433 (325,823) 0 483,178

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Northern Shape T/A Equal Arts Company Number 01992359

Charity Number 517352

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) for the year ended 31 March 2024

16. Pension costs

Pension contributions payable for the year ended 31 March 2024 were £17,126 (2023 £9,242)

17. Related party disclosures

There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 March 2024 (2023 none)

18. Reconciliation of net income/(expenditure) to net cash flow from operating activities

2024 2023
£ £
Net income/(expenditure) for the reporting period (55,995) 39,610
Adjustments for:
Depreciation charges 263 307
Interest received (3,835) (6)
Decrease/(increase) in debtors 10,694 21,014
Increase/(decrease) in creditors 5,932 11,108
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities (42,941) 72,033

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