STUDIO SOUK
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI
DIRECTORS REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2016
CONTENTS
PAGE
Legal and Admtnistrative Infomiation
Directors, Report
Examlnerfs Report
statement of Financlal Actlvltles
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Accounts
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REGISTERED NUMBER: N1623171

STUDIO SOUK
DIRECTORS. REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
YEAR ENDIP4G 31 MARCH 2016
LEGAL AND AOMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Dlrectors
Fraser Brice
Lorna Kennedy lappoinled 1 October 20151
Claire Patterson
Linzi Rooney {resigned 20 March 20171
Registered Office
60-62 Ann Street
Belfast
BT14EG
Independenl Examiners
Harbinson Mulholland
Centrepoinl
24 Ormeau Avenue
BELFAST
BT2 8HS
Bankers
Sanlander
6 Doneg811 Square East
Belfast
BT1 5HL
Registered with the Charity Commission
N1100803
Company Registration Number
N1623171

STUDIO SOUK
DIRECTORS. REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2016
DIRECTORS, REPORT
The directors present their report and the audited accounts for the year ended 31 March 2016.
Structure, Governance and Managomont
Studio Souk was incorporated on 3 March 2014 and cornmen￿d operation in December 2014. The directors
who served in the year are shown on page one and new directors can be appointed at a properly convened
company meeting_
Objectlvgs and Activitigs
The company exists to promote arts and creative processes lo the public and give heightened confidence,
purpose, creative capacity and professional development among new emerging artists.
Achievements and Performance
During the period under review a commercial outlet was estsblished in Belfast City Centre with creative spa￿5
for artists lo promote their work.
Financial Review
The charity began lo operate in December 2014 so the comparative results for the period are for 4 months of
activity. In the period there was nel income of £26,00412015". £1,533) attributable to unrestricted reserves
which now sland al £27,53712015'. £1,533). In addition there was nel expenditure of £8,00012015'. £8,000
income) attributable lo reslricled reserves which broughl restricted reserves to £nil12015.. £8,000).
Statement of Directors, Responsibilities
The directors are responsible for preparing the annual report and the financial statements in accordance with
applicable law and regulations.
Company law requires the directors lo prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the
directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with the United Kingdom Generally
Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable lawl. Under company law
the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair
view of the state of affairs of the company and of the surplus or deficit of the company for that period. In
preparing these financial slalemenls the directors are required lo..
select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently,"
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.,
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless il is inappropriate to presume that the
company will continue in business.
The ¢Jireclors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that di5c105e with reasonable accuracy
al any time the financial position of the company and enable them lo ensure that the financial statements comply
with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence
for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregulaiities.

STtJDIO SOLIK
DIRECTORS, REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
YEAR ENDIHG 31 MARCH 2016
DIRECTORS. REPORT ICONT'D)
Directors and their Interests
The directors during the year and at the year end are listed on page 1.
This report has been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice I'Accounting and
Reporting by Charities'l 2015 and in accordance with the special provisions relab.ng to small cornpanies within
Part 15 ofthe Companies Act 2006.
Signed on behalf of the board
Fraser Brice
Director
Approved by the board on

STUDIO SOUK
DSRECTORS. REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2016
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE DIRECTORS OF STUDIO SOUK ON THE UNAUDITED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
We report on the financial statements of Studio Souk for the period ended 31 March 2016 which comprise the
ststement of financial activities, the balance sheet and the related notes. These financial statements have been
prepared under the historical act convention and the accounting policies sel out on page 7.
Respective responsibilitles of the management board and the Independent Examiner
As the charity's members you are responsible for the preparation of the Accounts you consider that the audit
requirement of Section 65131 of the Charities Act INI) 2008 Ilhe Acll does not apply.
11 is our responsibility to state whether particular matters have come to our attention as a tesult of examining the
financial slatemenls.
Ba$is of Independent Examinor's Statement
Our examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commissioners.
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 seeking explanations from you as members Con￿rning any such mallers. The procedures
undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently we do not
express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.
Independent Examlner's Statement
In connection with our examination, no matter has come to our attention'.-
which gives us reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements..
to keep accounting records in accordar7ce with Section 63 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland)
2008.
lo prepare Accounts which accord with the accoijnting rewrds and to comply with thè a¢counting
requirements of the Act
have not been met., or
lo which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the
Accounts lo be reached.
Harbinson Mulholland
Chartered Aecountants
Centrepoinl
24 Ormeau Avenue
BELFAST
BT2 8HS
Date

STUDIO SOUK
DIRECTORS, REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
YEAR ENDIPIG 31 MARCH 2016
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDtTURE ACCOUNT)
2016
Rest¥icted
Fund5
2015
Unreslfided Restricted
Funds
Funds
Notes
Unrestricted
Funds
Total
Total
Income
Charitable g¢tivitiès
101.142
5,626
1(￿,768
17,768
25,768
Total
101,142
5,626
106,768
17,768
8,000
25,768
Expendlture on..
Charitable activities
73,938
13,626
87.564
15,035
15,035
Govemance costs
1.200
1,2fKI
1.200
1,2CN)
Totsl
75,138
13.826
88,784
16,235
16.235
Net movemènts In
funds
26,004
I8,0￿)
18,004
1.533
9,533
Reconclliation of fun(ts
Total funds brought
forward
1,533
8.lJOO
9.532
Total funds carried
fO￿ard
27,537
27,537
1,533
9,533
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All ￿n￿MIng resources and resources expended derive from continuing activities.
The notes on pages 7 to 11 form part of these accounts.

STUDIO SOUK
DIRECTORS, REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2016
BALANCE SHEET
Notes
2016
2015
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
4,200
13431
LIABILITIES
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
NET CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
THE FUNDS OF THE CHARITY
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
27.537
1,533
For the financial year ended 31 March 2016 the company was entitled lo exemption from audit under section
477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
Direclorfs responsibilities..
The members have not required the company lo obtain an audit of ils financial statements for the year in
question in accordance with section 476.,
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with
respect to accounting records and the prepamtion of financial statements.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordan￿ with the provisions applicable to companies
subject to the small companies, regime.
The aocounls were approved by the directors on %/
DIRECTORS..
Ftaser Brice
The notes on pages 7 to 11 form part of these accounts
Registered in Northern Ireland.. N1623171

STUOIO SOUK
DIRECTORS, REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
YEAR ENCSING 31 MARCH 2016
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
{al Accounting convention
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the
Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities and Statement of Recommended Practice ISORPI
I'Accounting and Reporting by Charities'l 2015.
(bl Fund accounting
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the directors in
furtherance of the gener81 objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other
purposes.
Investment income is allocated to the appropriate fund.
{c} Income
All incoming resources are in¢luded in the SOFA when the charity is legally enlrtled to the income
and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.
Donated facilities are included al the value lo the charity where this can be quantified and a third
party is bearing the cost.
Idl Expenditure
All expenditure is accounted for on an accrLfals basis and has been classified under headings that
aggregate all costs related to the category.
Support costs are those costs incurred directly in support of expenditure on the objects of the charity.
Governance costs are those incurred in connection with administration of the charity and compliance
with constitutional and statutory requirements.
{91 Fixed Assets
Fixed assets are slated at cost less accumulated depreciation. The costs of minor additions, where
the useful life is considered to be less than 2 years, are not capitalised.
At each balance sheet dale, the carrying amount of tangible assets is reviewed to delemine whether
there is an indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. Where the carrying value
exceeds the eslimaled recoverable amount (being the greater of fair value less costs lo sell and
value-in-usel, an impairment loss is recognised by writing down the assets cash-generating units lo
their recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised immediately in the profil and loss. Any
reversal of a previous impairment loss is similarly recognised immediately in the profil and loss.
Depreciation on the assets of the company is provided on the cost of the assets, caleulaled al annual
rates estimated lo write off each asset over the lemi of its useful lile. The rates in use are as
follows.'-
Furniture and fittings - 25QA reducing balance

STVDIO SOUK
DIRECTORS, REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
YEAR ENOING 31 AIARCH 2016
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS ICONT'D)
{fj Taxatlon
No provision is required for taxation as the company is defined as a charity for taxation purposes.
INCOME
2016
2015
Grants
Membership
Commission
5,626
65,535
10,850
13,899
The charity earned commission of £35,60712015.. £1,019) on sales of artists, wares of £417,40612015'.
£51,907).
BREAKDOWN OF COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITY
2016
2015
Charitable activitlos undortaken
Sundry expenses
Rent
Office supplies
Volunteer costs
Marketing and visual merchandising
Packaging
Hospitality and events
Electricity
Maintenance
Employee costs
Other shop running costs
Credit card charges
Motor and travel
Depreciation
Insurance
Rates
Telecommunications
Retsil contractors
2,189
3,015
393
10,335
12.025
1,460
3,312
11,525
6,242
16,575
8,273
380
4,200
1,576
1,668
243
4,153
87
1,000
1,404
3,921
1,323
118
1,754
530
1,155
164
56
573
87.564
15,035
Governance costs
The charty's governance costs consist of".
2016
2015
Examiner's fee

STUDIO SOUK
DIRECTORS, REPORT AMD ACCOUNTS
YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2016
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS {CONT'DJ
DIRECTORS. REMUNERATION
Linzi Rooney, a director, became an employee during the year and received a gross salary of £15,000
and payments for managing projects of £1, 152. These payments were for management of operations and
not for her role as a director. Other directors neither received nor waived any emoluments during the
period.
No expenses were reimbursed to directors during the period.
STAFF COSTS
The average number of persons employed by the company during
the year was
2016
2015
Permanent staff including directors
The aggregate payroll costs of these persons were as follows..
2016
2015
Wages and salaries
Employer National Insurance
15,000
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Fumilure
& Fittin
Total
Cost
Al 31 March 2015
Additions
6.877
6,877
At 31 March 2016
6,877
6,877
Depreciation:
At 31 March 2015
Provision for the year
Depreciats"on on disposal
573
1,576
573
1,576
At 31 March 2016
2,149
2,149
Net book value:
At 31 March 2016
At 31 March 2015

STUDIO SOUK
DIRECTORS, REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2016
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS {CONT'D}
DEBTORS
2016
2015
Prepayments and accrued income
CREDITORS." amounts falllng due within one year
2016
2015
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
5,469
2,800
11602
STATEMENT OF FUNDS
Balance
31 March
2015
Transfers
behveen
funds
Balance
31 March
2016
Incomin
oin
Unrestricted funds
General fund
1,533
101,142
75,138
27,537
1,533
101,142
175,138)
27,537
Restricted tunds
Zero waste project grant- bicycle
Small projects grant- inner piece
8,000
18,0001
5,626
5,626
8,000
5,626
13,626
9.533
106,768
88,764
The unrestricted funds represent the free funds of the charity.
The restricted funds represent two grants from Belfast City Council.
10 ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNOS
Nel
Current
Assets
Fixed
Assets
Totsl
Unrestricted funds
Reslricled funds
4,728
22,809
27,537
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STUDIO SOUK
DIRECTORS, REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
YEAR EPIDING 31 MARCH 2016
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS {CONT'DI
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RELATED PARTIES
During the period the company made payments lo Linzi Rooney, a director, of £2,93312015." £1.3111 in
respect of goods sold on her behalf in the Souk and £16,15212015.' £nill as an employee. These sales
were on the same terms as for the other member artists.
Payments of £970 were made lo David Rooney, brother of director Linzi Rooney, for assistance during
the Christmas period and inner piece project. After the year end, David Rooney became an employee.
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FINANCIAL COMMITMENTS
There were no financial commitrnents al the year end.
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