Art Mov TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2026 Charlty Number: SC034308
Art Moves REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES CURRENT TRUSTEES: Chairperson.. Shadow Chairper50n'. Maria Orsi Christina Sturrock Secretary: Callum 8aker Shadow Secretary: Ali Kennedy Robert Boyd Treasurer: Isabel 8uchan Commlttee Members., Danlel Byrne David Simpson Leon Stewart Mandy Adams Niki Adams R S Wallace Helen Spence Lewis Gardyne Margaret Duncan Jame5 Dobbie Jamie Black (Reslgned 011061251 CONTACT ADDRESS: Isabel Buchan Treasurer 30A West Hemming Street Letham AnBUS DD8 2PU INDEPENDENT EXAMINER: Lesley Campbell. C. A. Findlays Chartered Accountant5 Westway Enterprise Centre Pea5iehill Road Arbroath DDII 2NJ Page I
Art Moves REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES The Twstees of Art Moves hereby submit iheir report and accounts for the year ended 31 March 2026. Strneture, Governanee and Man#gement Art Moves is a ¢hariry, registered in Scotland and is govemed by its Constitution. The trustees are responsibl¢ for the administration and diT¢clion of thc charity. Recrultment and Appointment of Trustees All of tlie charity's trustees are aprK)inted or rcappointed by ihe members at the annual gener¥1 meeting. New trustees arL' recruited on an ad hoc basis. and when required. Th¢re are no fom]al induction or training pro¢edur¢s in place. Charit*ble Purposes The aims and objective5 of Art Moves is to promote the welfare of people with disabilities living in An8us by enLouraging participation in a rartge of arts activities and cultural ¢v¢nls. developing ski115, and enabling community involvement so as lo improve their Conditions of life. Actlvltles #nd A¢hievementi In preparing our activities for the year, we cmphasiz¢d thc nced io balance the immediate needs of the charity's beneficiaries to be able to pr¢serve funds. Thc main a¢tiviti¢s gre as follows.. The Summer Drama Project Fundr415ing Thes¢ a¢iivitics benefit adults with disrdbilili¢s by dcveloping self-confidence and social skills. These projects offer new experi¢nc¢s, promotes an increased sense of wellbeing, and enables community involv¢m¢nt. Summer Dr•ma Project Monday 09 June- Friday 13 June. Monday 16 June- Friday 20 Jun¢ Thc project provided twenty-on¢ a¢tors the opportunity to collaborat¢ with th¢ award-winning writer/dire¢tor Mr J Binni¢ and Mr R Mitchel photographerldesigner. A devised perfornw)¢¢ of William Shakespeare's play As you lik¢ it was chosen for the project. The perforniance was opeT] to the public ond the audience inviied io support through a bucket collection at the entrance. An invitstion by Art Moves to join the actors and stag¢ ¢r¢w for refreshments, thus enabling a fantastic opportunity for feedback. Poge 2
Art Moves REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES Cutting Edge The8tre Projeet The Opporttjnity to have Art Mol'es Summer drama workshop included in a mapping rcsource acros5 Scotland to help people with learning di.sabiliti¢s and additional support needs to accessible drama and class¢s near them. The Edinburgh bascd conipany Cutting Edg¢ have confimied they have all the Decessary inforniation and will provid¢ further updatcd once thciT resource go¢s live. Fundralslng An Moves enable p¢opl¢ with learning disabilities lo sit on th¢ committec as this is an effective way to ensure our services are user-led. Art Moves organis¢d fundraisers. These included a sponsored walk, raffle, qui7.. Onlin¢ fvndraisin8 to supporf the eharily through Easy Fundraisin8 UK. Item De$¢rlptloA Sponsored walk Drama Raffle Bucket Colleciion Easy Fundraisin8 Christmas Raffle Amount (£) 550 269 663 -13 303 P*ge 3
Art Moves REPORT OF THE TRiISTEES Trustee Remulleration And Expenses The trnstees did not re¢¢ivc any remuneration OT expcnse$ during th¢ y¢ar. Finanelal Revlew Our main 50ur¢¢ of funds this year has been 4clivity fees. We use general funds to subsidise activity costs and do noi hold a reserv¢s policy. This was reviewed on march 27th and no change modc Much of our ineome is applied to the Drama wilh the main costs incurred being, professional fces and venue hir¢. The charity is tIVelY se¢kin8 funds to further increase the level of unrestri¢t¢d res¢rves which is CUentlY sai ai £4,163. Future Plans The coming year will see a contirtued emphasis on the Summer Drama Proj¢¢l and other o¢tivities to build on ihe positive impact of taking part in the Arts. Govern4n¢e The Charity's gov¢ming document was reviewed, and the statement of charitable purpos¢s were found fit for purpose. Approved by the Trust¢¢s and signed on iheir behalf by.. Date- 19th May 2026 Maria Orsi (ChaiTpersvn) Page 4
Art Moves INDEPENDENT EXAllNER's REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES report on the accounts of th¢ ¢harity for the year cndcd 31 March 2026 which ore set out on pages 6 to 7. Respectivt responsibilities of trustee8 and independent examlner The charity's Ttustees are responsibl¢ for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the lernis of the Chariiies and Trustecs Investmenl (Scotlandl Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotlandl Regulations 2006. The charity Twslees Consider that the audit requirement of the Regulation I l (d) of th¢ Accounts R¢gulations does not apply. It ts my responsibility lo examine the accounts as required under SlI0n 44(1) {c) of Ihc Act io stale whether matters have come to my attention. Basis of Independent Exgminer'$ Statement My examination is Garri oul in accordance wilh Regulaiion I l of the Charities Accounts (Scotlandl Regulations 2006. An examinalion includes a review of the accounting r¢¢ords kepi by ihe chariiy and a comparison of the accounts prescnied with those rccord5. It also in¢lud¢s consideration of any unusual ilctns or disclosures in the accounts and seeks explanations from the Trustee$ concerning any such mattcrs. The procedur¢s undertaken do not provide all the cvidence that would be required in an audit. and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by ihe accounts. Jndependeni Examlner's StA¢ement In the course of my examinaiion, no maiter ha¥ come to my attention Which 8iv¢s me reasonabl¢ ¢aus¢ to believe that in any mat¢rial r¢spe¢l the requirements.. To keep a¢couniing re¢ords in accordance with Section 44 (1) (a) of the 2005 Act And Regulation 4 of ihe 2006 Accounts Regulations. and To prepare accounts with accord with the accounling records and comply with Regulation 9 of thc 2006 Accounts Regulations Have not been met, OT To which, in my opinion, atlention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the a¢counts lo be reached. fvJL Lesley Campbell, C. A. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER.. Findlays Chartered Accountants Westway Enterprise Centre Pea5iehill Road Arbroath DDII 2NJ Date.. 19° May 2026 Page S
Art Move$ RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS For the year ended 31 March 2026 Unrestrleted 2025 Total Unrestrleted 2026 funds Total Recelpts Fees Grants Donations Fundraising Insurance Refund 2,166 2,166 3.000 1,400 3.015 1.818 1.818 Total 3,984 3,984 7,415 P*ymtnti Workshop Expenses 5,526 5,526 5,298 Total Paymenls for Charitabl¢ A¢tivilie8 5,526 5,526 5,298 Gov¢manc¢ Cos¢s'.- Independent Examiner's Fee Insurance 480 493 480 493 420 483 Tot81 Governance Cogtg 973 973 )3 Total Payments 6,499 6,499 6,201 (D¢fi¢it)I Surplus for year {2,515) (2,5151 1,214 Reconciliation of Funits Funds brought forward 6,678 6,678 At 31 MArch 2026 4,163 4,163 6,678 PAge 6
Art Moves STATEMENT OF BALANCES AS AT 31 March 2026 2026 2025 Bank •nd Cash In hand Openin8 balances 6.678 S.464 Dcficil for year 12,515} ,214 Closing ba18nces 4.163 6,678 Fund$ Unrestricted funds 4,163 6.678 Closing balance$ 4,163 6,678 Approved by th¢ Truslees ond signed on their behalf by.. Date.. 191h May 2026 Maria Orsi (Chairpcrson) Page 7