Prison Arts Foundation TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the financial year ended 31 March 2024 The trustees present their TTuslees' Annual Report. combining the Directors, Report and Trustees, Report. and the unaudited financial statements for the financial year ended 31 March 2024. The financial statements are prepared in accordance with the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Slandard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their financial slalements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102). The Trustees. Report contains the information required to be provided in the Trustees, Annual Report under the statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) guidelines. The Iruslees of the charity are also charity trustees for the pury)ose of charity law and under the charity's constitution are known as members of the board of Iruslees. In this report the trustees of Prison Arts Foundation present a summary of its purpose, governance, activities, achievements and finances for the financial year 31 March 2024. The charity is a registered charity and hence the report and results are presented in a form which complies with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 and, although not obliged to comply with the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland FRS 102, the organisatron has implemented its recommendations where relevant in these financial statements. Mlssion. Objectives and Strategy Mission Statement Purposes and Aims Our Charity's purposes as set out in the Objects contained in the company'$ memorandum of association are, To promote for the public benefit the advancement of education of prisoners and ex-pnsoners in Northem Ireland and rther the charit8ble purposes establish8d by the previous Prison Arts Rjundalion Trust. The aims ofour charity are to develop the creative potential of prisoners through PAF'S work within prtsons develop PAF'S creative work in the criminal justice system outside of prison increase awareness of PAF and ils work- and to effectively market its programmes and products lo relevant audiences ensure that PAF has the human resources to achieve its plans and they are effectively managed and given the opportunity to develop ensure that PAF has the freelance artists, pmises. and olher physical resources it requires to achieve its plans and these resources are managed effectively and efficiently ensure that PAF has the financial resources it requires lo achieve its plans and these resources are effectively and efficientiy managed ensure the governance of PAF complies with the requirements of the law and best practice Ensurlng our work dellvers our aims We review our aims. objectives. and activities each year. This review looks at what we achieved and the outcomes of our work in the previous 12 months. The review looks at Ihe success of each key activity and the benefits they have brought to those groups of people we are set up to help. The review also helps us ensure our aim. objectives and activities remained focused on our staled purposes. We have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing our aim and objectives and in planning our future activities. In particular. the trustees consider how planned activities will contribute to the aims and objectives they have set. The focus of our work The main objecltves for the year continued to be the promotion for public benefit, the advancement of educalion of prisoners and ex-prisoners in Northern Ireland. Our mission is to inspire creativity and encourage personal and social change in offenders within the criminal justice system, through the arts. The arts are a powerfvjl tool for engagement and creativity can play a significant role in working towards the goal of rehabilitation. At its heart. art is an act of community.
Prison Arts Foundation TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the financial year ended 31 March 2024 Our artists facilitate creative workshops covering everything from art appreciation to activities in music, ceramicslpottery. finelvisual arts, woodcraft, and creative writing. Through engagement in these workshops, people with convictions are offered an opportunity lo reconnect with their own unique creativity and explore their potential for expression and the making of meaning. How our activltles deliver public beneflt PAF shares both the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Northern Ireland Prison SeNice (NIPS) vision of a criminal justice system that works in partnership with a range of statutory. voluntary and cornmunily sector organisations to ensure that individuals are given every possible opportunity to address their offending behaviour and a supported to live lives free from further offending. We work across Nl's crrminal justice and secure systems,. including custodial settings (seNing prisoners) and people in the community lon probation. engaged with youth justice teams. and on community sentences). We work with people of all ages and backgrounds.. men, women, and young people with experience of the criminal justice system. We have major areas of activity which are Prison & secure settings and community programmes. These activities bring benefits lo the offender- raising their self-awareness. helping them express and understand their feelings. and developing Iheir skills and self-discipline. These improvements in turn bring benefits to their families and communities, and to the staff who work in prisons and other establishments. Most importantly arts activity offers a diversion from re-offending. For the Community at large. the overriding benefit of our activities is to help offenders move towards crime-free lives. The charity also benefits the public by raising awareness and understanding of offenders through exhibition and showcasing of their artistic achievements. Activities and achievements which helped develop the creative potential of peoplg in prisons and secure settings This year. our core Participalive Arts residency programme across the 3 prison settings (Maghaberry. Magilligan. and Hydebank Wood Collège & Women's prisons) received funding from the Department of Justice through their NIPS Resettlement Branch. Additional support came from the Arts Council of Northem Ireland, the National Lottery Community Fund Awards for All, and the Halifax Foundation for Northern Ireland. We also received new funding from the Four Nations Intemational Fund to build on our existing partnership with Irish Prison SeNice to now include the expertise of the Scottish Prison Service {HMP Shottsl lo support. as well as upskill, a new Creative Media residency in Magilligan prison during 2024125. Our Creative Arts Therapies residency programme continued in Maghaberry prison thanks to funding from DOJ'S Assets Recovery Community Scheme and Shannon Clinic secure setting thanks to ARN Foundation Mental Health Fund. Throughout the year PAF were also commissioned to deliver several bespoke projects including Mural Art Project with separated female prisoners in partnership wth Hydebank Wood College & Women's Prison Mosaic Art Project with veterans in Maghaberry prison in partnership with Soldiers,. Sailors, & Aimien's Families Association {SSAFAI Creative Recoveries Art Therapy Project in Maghabery prison in partnership wrth South Eastem Health and Social Care Trust (SEHSCTI The overall aim of our residency programmes is to help those in custody and those coming out of prison lo develop new skills, aiding personal development. rehabilitation. and employment prospects upon release. The production of an individual work can lift the spirit,- it encourages a positive rather than a negative outlook of life, so essential for successful rehabilitation. Showcasing works raise self-esteem highlighting the ability to ¢Yo something positive that is valued by peers. families, the public and themselves. This can in turn create a ripple effect throughout the prison. Engaging in external exhibitions both locally and oversees through the Koesller Art awards and the Lislow81 Writers in Prison competition offers people wilh convictions opportunities lo have their WOTk acknowledged by a wider audience with a view lo sales of work and exposure within the art environment. Through engagement in artistic activities prisoners create works of value, for display and public exhibition. Each year PAF stages, submits to competitions and awards prisoners, athork across Northem Ireland, UK and Ireland including arts venues and galleries, community spaces. public buildings and prison environments. For PAF, the outcome is not just about the creation of works of value, it is about the process. It is about building the self-esteem, confidence and self-worth of those with profiles of social exclusion, including those dependent on drugs and alcohol, those with mental health issues and those with poor educational attainments.
Prison Arts Foundation TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the financial year ended 31 March 2024 Outcomes a¢hieved for sèrvin risonors in Ma haber rison Target Delivery Actual Delivery Provision of 587 participatory art and 142 Creative art Iherapies workshops, broken down by tsrget group and artform: Provision of 554 participatory art and 114 creative art therapies workshops
General population: 207 Ceramics Separated.. 96 Visual Art Traveller community.. 23 Ceramic Life sentence: 46 Ceramic & 46 Woodwork Prison hospital.- 61 Visual Art Complex needs & Older {50+ yrs oldJ- 61 Visual Art Vulnerable- 96 Art therapy, 46 Therapeutic Writing, 13 Visual Art Separated & their childrenl grandchildren.. 26 combined artrorms Veterans Soldiers,. Sailors, & Airmen's Families Association SSAFA referrals= 8 Mixed Media. General population.. 161 Ceramic Separated.. 90 Visual Art Traveller community= 22 Ceramic Life sentence.. 33 Ceramic & 45 Woodwork Receptions into custody= 5 Visual Art Prison hospital.. 57 Visual Art Complex needs & Older {50+ yrs old).. 60 Visual Art & 19 Ceramic Vulnerable.. 81 Art therapy, 33 Therapeutic Writing. 9 Ceramic. 12 Visual Art Separated & their childrenl grandchildren.. 24 combined artforms Veterans - Soldiers., Sailors, & Airmen's Families Association ISSAFAI referrals.. 8 Mixed Media Adhoc General population.. 5 Visu81 art & 4 non-art Koestler submissions. Target Engagement Actual Engagement 3645 prisoner engagements 130 childrenlyoung family members of seNing prisoners engagements 8770 participant engagement hours 1750 programme hours Improved relationships with families, peers and community for 285 individual male prisoners & 20 individual childrenlyoung family members of serving prisoners., and reducing their risk of reoffending upon release 3118 prisoner engagements 141 childrenlyoung family members of serving prisoners engagements 6825 participant engagement hours 1573 programme hours Outcomes a¢hieved for servin risoners in Ma an ri$on Target Dellvery Actual Delivery Provision of 375 participatory art workshops, broken down by target group and artrorm.. Provision of 358 participalory art workshops General population: 184 Creative Writing, 103 Music. 72 visual art & 16 Media workshops. General population.. 174 Creative Writing. 110 Music, 58 Visual Art & 16 Media. Target Engagement Actual Engagement 1875 prisoner engagements 4550 participant engagement hours 910 programme hours Improved relationships with families, peers and community for 58 individual male prisoners., and reducing their risk of reoffending upon release 2335 prisoner engagements 5679 participant engagement hours 858 programme hours
Prison Arts Foundation TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the financial year ended 31 March 2024 Outcomes achieved for sgrvin Target Delivery rlsoners In H debank Wood Colle e & Women's Actual Delivery rison Provision of 246 participatory art workshops, broken down by target group and artform: Provlsion of 232 participatory art workshops
General population adultlyoung offender female= 92 Fine Art & 88 Visual Art Separated female= 27 Visual Art & 9 Creative writing Vulnerable female- 26 Visual Art General Population young offender male (18-21 yrs old).. 4 Visual Art General population adultlyoung offender female.. 96 Fine Art & 88 Visual Art Separated female- 15 Mixed Media & 7 Creative Writing Vulnerable female.. 22 Visual Art General population young offender male (18-21 yrs old).. 4 Visu81 Art Target Engagemgnt Actual Engagement 1122 prisoner engagements 2769 participant engagement hours 597 programme hours Improved relationships with families, peers and community for 6 individual young male and 31 young femaleladult remand prisoners- and reducing their risk of reoffending upon release 1179 prisoner engagements 2939 participant engagement hours 570 programme hours Outcornes achleved for atients in Shannon Clinlc secure settin Target Delivery Actual Delivery Provision of 11 participatory art workshops, broken down by target group and artform.. In summary 4 creative art therapy & 8 participatory visual art workshops Male & Female patients including serving prisoners.. 11 Visual Art Tar etEn ement A¢tual En ement 55 patient engagements 165 participant engagement hours 33 programme hours Improved relationships with families, peers and community for 5 individual patients 25 patient engagements 72 participant engagement hours 36 programme hours Activities and achievements which helped devolop PAF'S creative work in the criminal justice system outside of prison In partnership with Start360 and the Community Sports Network (CSN). PAF continued to deliver the Support Hub initiative thanks lo lunding from National Lottery Community Fund, and support from the Department for Justi through their Resettlement Branch Northern Ireland Prison Service and Mike Moloney Award scheme. The overall aim of the programme was to provide education, employment support and advice, therapeutic support {Start360),' gym, physical activity training sessionslactivlties and dietary advice ICSNI,- visual art and creative writing workshops. as well as the opportunty to volunteer in the Braille Iranscribinglprinling unil (PAF).
Prison Arts Foundation TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the financial year ended 31 March 2024 Out¢omes achieved for PAF partlclpants attending the Support Hub, PBNI approved hostel & other community setting$ Target Delivery Actual Dellvery Provision of 230 developmental and motivational braille workshop and 115 participatory art workshops, to community members, prisoners on preltemporary release schemes. people returning to the community following release from prison, those serving non-custodial sentences in the community including community service placements Provision of 183 developmental and motivational braille workshops and 68 participatory art workshops
Community members. prisoners on prellemporary release schemes, people retuming lo the community following release from prison, and community service placements.. 183 Braille transcribing workshops Prlsoners on temporary release schemes, people returning lo the community following release from prison. those seNing non-custodial sentences in the community: 51 mentoring & 14 group Creative Writing & 3 Art workshops Target Engagement Actual Engagement 1493 participant engagements 7698 participant engagement hours 1598 programme hours Improved relationships with families, peers, and community for 61 individuals 985 participant engagements 5033 participant engagement hours 1405 programme hours Key programme highlights throughout the year include providing a plafform for our participants to communicate their views. feelings and experiences to others who would not norrnally hear them (whether in the crirninal justice setting itself through our in-house publication or more widely in society through public exhibitions and external competition & awards) with the aim of changing the discourse about prisoners and vnore generally people who have received criminal convictions. Our exhibitions and publications were made possible by the generous support from individuals, trusts and foundations, and organisation5. Special thanks to our exhibition hosts. 2 Royal Avenue & Libraries Nl and our exhibition funders= Department for Justice - Northern Ireland Prison Service & Organised Crime Task Force. Arts Council of Nl. Community Fund Nl and The Community Foundation Nl. Outcome 1: Publicatlon of 3 in house prison magazines & 3 anthologloslcollectlons of work and I community anthology Time In magazine's 1 ¥1 issue was published (summer) 2013. this year, we reached a significant len-year milestone was the first occasion PAF commissioned a prisoner guest editor who played a vital role in curating the high-quality contributions and driving the review process for this special issue publication. The success of this model endorses the dedication, professionalism. and vision of the guest editor whose efforts and commitments we hugely appreciate, thereby selling a stsndard and template for fijlure Time In guest editors. The guest editor Magilligan prison Ilssue 20, Summer 20231 wrote, .1 have had the pleasure of reflecting on the past decade forguidanc8 on this venture, and as part of th8 decennial celebrations, Time In is proud to announce that over the past ten years Ihere has been an astounding 195 awards issued by Koesuer, Lislowel, Arkbound and Prison Reform Trust. This in itself is a testimony to the encouraging and fruitful atmosphere within the Prison Art's classes in Magilligan, and equally as important. the invaluable contributions of the facilitators."
Prison Arts Foundation TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the financial year ended 31 March 2024 This year's anthology Reflections was a collaborative project between writers in the group. and those with a particular interest and aplilude for Ihe visual arts. The hope was that the poems within offer an insight into the lives and memories of those who took part. Some of the writers have had little wrlting experience, and for many Ihls will have been their first-time putting pen to paper. The collection offers a 'reflection' of the talent that lies beneath the surface. Visually, individual Mayflies were hand-drawn and positioned manually to create a 'flipbook' effect. This was developed using a polychrome method lo duplicate the lifecycle of the insect. Prisoners, Week ran from 8th 14th October this year. This inter-denominational event was an opportunity for bridging the division beeen prisoners and those in our communities. An event was coordinated by Fr Kevin Mulhem, and Magilligan's Creative Writing Group Father Kevin said, The inclusion of Prisoners involved in creative writing has helpedpeople to have 8 greater underslanding of people in Prison. Everything was prepared by the prisonerJ this was evident in the cards wrfh theirpoetry on them, yet more especially on the letters written by the prisoners themselves. In my own Parish the event was received with a certain enthusiasm due lo my involvement with the prisoners in Magilligan and in the preparalion of the literature procluced. Several h8ve enquired about writing to a pnsoner or the possibility of financial support if needed." Father Kevin Mulhern. Magilligan prison, asked the writers, group to create postcards. posters and compose letters explaining what prtson life means lo them and their families. The students hoped that this went some way to breaking down stigmas that exist around prisoners. and re-humanising them in society's eyes. The postcards and letters were available in all the parishes in the Derry diocese raising £175 for PAF. This year we supported a member of the writing group to publish a collection of Work called Opportunity- He wrote that this was his first experience of prison and he felt like he was just thrown into a cell. on his own with no information on what to do or happens next. He was left to figure things out on his own and was afraid to ask for help as he didn't want anyone to know this was his first time or show any kind of weakness or fear. So. in response lo this experience, he sat in his cell wlh a pen, paper and began lo write about what he had observed which developed into a booklet which he made for himself wishing someone had given it to him when he arrived. The Prison Safety & Support Team in Magilligan added the booklet lo their introductory packs and members of Ihe group circulated amongst new transfers. An Ask Him prison mentor Said, %ve meet new arrivals to Magilligan on a weekly basis. For many this is their first ts'me in prison, we offer this booklet to all the people we meet.. Finally. a member of the writing group attending the Slrpport Hub was supported by PAF to publish his first poetry anthology Dragged Up Through the Troubles. The author began his ealIve writing journey with PAF whilst serving a prison sentence back in 2018, until that point, he had never read a book. He credits PAF with guiding him on his Creative path as a writer. Outcome 2: Collaborating on 9 exhlbltlons & 3 events a¢ross prlson, se¢ure & community settlngs Exhibltionslevenls Engagement
The Embracing Emotions.- Inspiring Hope exhibition was a collaborative project with Nl Prisons. Belfast Mel, Samaritans. & Libraries. The students involved wanted to highlight the positive work and support provided by the Samaritans both in the comrnunity and in our prisons. The paintings and poems were personal to each prisoner. They were real and hard hitting and created to make people Ihink about the impact of mental health issues., how they have personally been affected and how these issues exist throughout our communities. Approx. audience engaged 3500. Embracing Emotions- Inspiring Hope Art exhibition in community libraries June'23- Antrirn July '23 - Dungiven Augu5t'23 - Holywood September'23- Lurgan October '23 - Omagh Hydebank Art in community Art exhibillon SeptemberlOctober- Newtownbreda. Belfast
Prison Arts Foundation TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the financial ear ended 31 March 2024 The Maghabery Art exhibilion was a collaborative project with Nl Prisons to support lo conditions that create a 'good' prison visit. focusing on the role that art plays in creating a positive experience for families. Maghaberry inhouse Art exhibition
April .23 - March '24 Shannon Clinic inhouse Art exhibition October '23 The Hydebank Wood College & Women s prison Art exhibition was a collaborative project with Nl Prisons, Belfast Mel & Libraries Nl to celebrate Libraries Week 2023 by displaying students, art in a community Selling. 48 PAF students whose work was chosen for exhibitions could celebrate their achievements with family and friends, helping to build and reinforce the latIOnShipS which are vital to rehabilitstion and resettlement. Shannon Clinic Art exhibition was a collaborative project with Belfast Health and Social Care Trust lo highlight the end of a 2-year prolect. Annual exhibition Over 22,350 audience members engaged. PAF'S second annual exhibition at 2 Royal Avenue Belfast Reffections utilised fomis of art, music and writing, the selected works. explored themes in relation to the criminal justice system. While the names of individual artists from within the prisons were not identified. to protect their identities, the pieces were strikingly individual, conveying the lived experiences and multifaceted emotions of life in prison and secure settings. Parallel to the exhibition, PAF launched a collection of poems and narratives written by the creative writing group at Magilligan prison. Approximately 145 individuals supported by PAF staff to display their own art. music. and writing. The opening night on 7 March was attended by 100 invited guests, which included family members of setving prisoners whose work was on display, and over 250 members oflhe public, as part of Belfast City Council's Late- Night Art Belfast Tour 2024. The exhibition was attended by over 22,000 visilorslmembers of the public from 4 March to 3 April 2024. Over 900/0 of audience member feedback rated the exhibition 515, Loved iti Student ¢elebration events in partnership with Nl Prison Approx. audience engaged 150 Prison location 1 event at Magilligan prison November 2023 2 events at Maghabery prison January 2024 Holding intemal prison lebratiOn events was a chance to appreciate what PAF students had achieved through their engagement in our workshops. Students were given the opportunity to highlight the significant role that the art has played in their rehabilitation journey and provides skills to support their lives on release. 57 PAF students were rewarded for their achievement and the showcases opened new horizons for some of society's most disadvantaged and marginalised people. The event in Magilligan enabled students lo receive external encouragement from invilgd family members & frrends. as well as guests which included inlemal staff & others working within CT(minal justice. This opportunity will go lowards helping them build self-confidence, positive relationships, and their engagement with education. The awards won by students at M8gilligan prison included Arkbound's Prisoner Writing Cornpelition and Koe5tler Arts Awards which were presented by guest speaker Kathy Donaghy. award-wnning Joumalist & Writer. Whilst the awards won in the Listowel's Writing in Prison competition were presented by Tom Shortt, Arts Officer Irish Prison SeNice. PAF staff 81s0 5UPPOrted a member of the writers, group to highlight works on behalf ofthe sludents by giving a spoken word performance & members ofthe music group were able lo perform mixture of original and cover songs to invited guests. 10
Prison Arts Foundation TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the financial year ended 31 March 2024 A student said, °PAF helps us (prisoners) to establish OUelVeS within the creative/exhibitions community rather than ratherlinked to our offending pasts." Outcome 3: Submittin work on behalf of our students to com etitlons & awards Breakdown of competitlon and award opportunities Number of submissions
Koesller Art Awards Approx. 120 new submissions on behalf of PAF students AprTI 2023 This year was a record year for the Koesller Arts Awards on several different fronts. Over eight thousand entries were received from people around the UK. more than in any recent recorded year and a lolal of two thousand three hundred and fifty awards were given across fifty-two categories in two hundred and sixty-five settings. Over the years, judges have included Turner Prize- winning artist Jeremy Deller. Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy. preSentativeS from the Wicloria & Albert Museum, the British Council. the National Theatre, Speech Debelle. and Louis Theroux. Winners from current year submissions received in August 2023 and included 52 awards across 22 creative categories 2 Platinum awards {1 Maghaberry &1 Magilliganl 2. 3 Gold awards12 Magilligan & 1 Maghaberry) 2 Sifver awards12 Magilliganl 8 Bronze awards {4 Maghaberry & 4 Magilligan) 5. 5 Oulslanding Debut awards13 Magilligan. 1 Maghaberry & 1 Hydebankl 6. 7 Highly Commended awards(5 Magilligan & 2 Maghaberryl 24 Commended awards117 Magilligan. 3 Maghaberry, 3 Hydebank & 1 Shannon Clinic, 1 Cornmunity) This year's event saw artists like Hot Chip (Computer Generated Music), Louise Galvin (Hairstyling) and Chelsea McDonagh INon-Fiction. Blog, Essay, Article and Review) assess and give recognition to the skill. effort, and ambition of artists in secure settings. 5 entries were displayed at their 'lN CASE OF EMERGENCY. exhibition Southbank Centre 2 November- 17 December 2023, Royal Festival Hall Southbank cent London 'Kaleidoscope' Highly Commended Award for Poem (Maghaberryl 'Girl wilh Golden Earring. {Hydebank) 'Poppy Field. Commended Award for Needlecraft {Hydebank} 'Little Chair. {Maghaberryl Tempered, Gold Award for Singer-Songwriter- Original Imagilligan) 3 entries lo be published in Koestler Voices Vol. 4 August 2023 - Kalgidoscope, Highly Commended Award for Poem Imaghaberryl 'This Place, Silver Award for Poem Imagilliganl 'Chain'frorn Section 18 Poetry Collection, Bronze Award (Magilliganl Listowel Writing in Prison competition 55 new submissions February 2024 Listowel Writers, Week offer prison writers a rare opportunity to enter their work into the creative writing compelitions that are a hallmark of Ireland's oldest literary festival. The short story and poetry cate ories have a distinctive lace in the annual Nl previous year notification was received in May 2023 and included 5 winners - 'The Origins of Fredrick, 3rd Short story Advanced category {Magilliganl 11
Prison Arts Foundation TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the financial ear ended 31 March 2024 writing calendar for prison writers, as well as the Arts and Education Centres with teachers and Writers-in-Residence integrate the competition into their Creative Writing Programmes which offer skill development. focus. productivity, engagement with literature and confidence building. When the Sun met the Moon, 181 Short Story Intermediate category {Magilligan) 'The Witch Trials, 2nd Short Story Intemiediate category (Magilliganl Alan Munroe A Deadly Life Sentence, 3rd Short Story Intermediate category (Magilligan) A Prisoners Love, 2nd Short Story Getting Started category (Hydebankl Summary of Lislowel Writers, Week 2023 - 214 entries from 118 writers195 Rol & 23 Nll, 13 prisons in Rol & 2inNI
Imprisoned Art prison writing proje¢t 36 submissions to Imprisoned Art's prison writing project. Imprisoned Art is a small non-profit aiming lo shine light on the abundance of talent in prisons and secure hospitals. They collect submissions for a self-published book of art and writings on the theme of "the experience of imprisonment" A Koesuer award entrant said, "Poetry and wnting a lifelines in the dart(est of moments.. Structure. Govemance and Management The Prison Arts Foundation (PAFI charitable company limited by guarantee was in¢orpoTated on 15 June 2011 and operates under Memorandum & Articles of Association with an initial Board of Dlrectors drawn from the final trustees of the previous charitable trust of the same name. The original Charitable Trust was formulated as a concept in the period 1995196 in consequence of discussions organised by the Probation Board for Northern Ireland {P8NII and involving other statutory and voluntary agencies as well as concemed individuals. It was the concern of the agencies to build upon Ihe good work and the momentum previously achieved by individuals working within the prison system and to produce a more secure and continuing basis by formalising it. There was agreement that the new body should in ils essentials be independent of the responsible agencies. free Iherefore to make its own decisions but funded from both slalulory and voluntary sources who were persuaded of the value of the work it would seek to do. PAF has wide powers to raise funds to advance the art15tic abilities and aspirations of prisoners and ex-prisoners in Nl. There are powers for the company lo engage staff and to hold property. The selection of directors is influenced by their perceived interest in the welfare of prisoners. partlcipalion in artistic activity or community involvernent. They are in consequence able to bring to directors. deliberations a dimension of levant experrence. Prison Arts Foundalion follows the guidance of the Northern Ireland Councll for Voluntsry Action regarding the melhods, poli¢ie5 and procedures for recruttmenl. appointment. and induction of new directorsllrustges. The directors who served during the period are listed on page 13. The Prison Arts Foundation staffing is headed up by Mr Fred Cauffield Executive Director, supported by Miss Adele Campbell Arts Programme Coordinator, Mrs Alison Moore Research and Development (resigned December 20231 and Mrs Christine Mcshery Research and Development lappoinled January 20241. Durlng the period 1 sl April 2023 to 31st March 2024 there were Iwo full time members of staff, and two part time members of staff. It is the Executive Director's responsibility lo oversee all operations including identifying programmes, conlra¢ling artislslpraclitioners. events and assignments calculated to advance PAF'S central aims and objectives and lo propose relationships wlh compatible bodies. The dlrectors require him to bring forward proposals for their approval. report periodically on progress and explain the extent lo which the purposes of programmes are being mel. or the obstacles 12
Prison Arts Foundation TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the financial year ended 31 March 2024 in the way of their full realisation. The Non-Execulive Directors delegale lo the Executive Director the authority to take decisions on aspects of approved programmes provided they are consistent with previously agreed principles. In addition to directly employed members of staff. PAF contracts the services of ArtistslPraclilioner5 who provide participants with instruction in a wide range of both artistic activities. The prison & secure settings and community programmes are funded by way of grant funding from a variety of sources. PAF is the subject of individual contracts for seTvices- the contracted artists are not company employees. The company has in place, insurance to protect itself againsl the risk of claims for compensation arising from ils operations. Finan¢ial Revlow The Statement of Financial Activities on page 16 reflects a deficit of unrestricted incoming resources over unrestricted resources expended for the year to 31 March 2024 amounting lo £4.659131 March 2023.. a surplus of £4,559}, together with a deficit of restricted incoming resources over restricted resources expended for the year lo 31 March 2024 amounting to £12.542131 March 2023.. deficit of £60,354}. The Unrestricted Funds carried forward on 31 March 2024 amount lo £142,193131 March 2023- £146,852} and Restricted Funds on 31 March 2024 of £25,584131 March 2023.. £38,126}. totaling overall funds Caled forward on 31 March 2024 of£167.777 (31 March 2023.. £184.978). Prinelpal Risks and Uncertainties The trustees have vieWed the major risks to which the charity is exposed and will continue to keep these under review. Plans for future perlods The focus for the year ahead will be lo provide viable prograrnmes of activity in prisons, secure settings and in the community within current financial limits. We are endeavouring to sustain the standard, breadth and pace of work achieved this year in 2024125. We intend lo devote particular attention to the problem of measuring the value of outcomes under the temis of the new Strategic Plan and prepare for the launch of a new Corporate Plan. Trustees The trustees who served throughout the financial year, except as noted, were as follows: John Harold Baird James Oliver Brannigan Geoffrey Kenneth Moore Thomas Matthew McKeever Brid O'Gallchoir Austin William Treacy Compliance with Sector-wide Législatlon and Standards The charity engages pro-actively with legislation, standards and codes which are developed for the sector. Prison Arts Foundation subscribes to and is compliant with Ihe following.. The Companies Act 2006 The Charities SORP (FRS 102) Thanks, and acknowledgement The Directors wish lo record thanks to Fred Caulfield Executive Director and to Adele Campbell Arts Programme Coordinator for their sustained hard work and dedication throughout the year. Approved by the Board of Trustees on 2 O¢tober 2024 and slgned on its behalf by: r James Oliver BT 13
Prison Arts Foundation STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES for the financial year ended 31 March 2024 The trustees, who are also directors of Prison Arts Foundation for the purposes of company law, are responsible for preparing the financial slalements in accordance with applicable law and regulations. Company law requires the trustees as Ihe directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the trustees have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice {United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law} including FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland. Section 1A (Small Entities). Under company law the trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and lair view of the state of affairs of the company and of the profit or loss of the company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to.. select suitable accounting policies and apply them ¢onsistently-, make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent,. state whether the financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the relevant financial reporting framework, identify those standards, and note the effect and the reasons for any material departure from those standards,. and prepare the financial statements on the going concem basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation. The trustees confirm that they have complied with Ihe above requirements in preparing the financial statements. The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting cordS that are sufficient lo show and explain the Charity's transactions and disclose with asonable accuracy al any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Approved by the Board of Trustees on 2 O¢tober 2024 and signed on its behalf by: Mr James Oliver Brannigan 14