CREATIVE SPARK THEATRE ARTS SCIO
SC046719
ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
CREATIVE SPARK THEATRE ARTS SCIO
TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT
For the year ended 31 March 2025
The trustees have pleasure in presenting their report together with the accounts and the independent examiner’s report for the year ended 31 March 2025
Reference and Administrative Information
Charity Name
CREATIVE SPARK THEATRE ARTS SCIO
Charity Number
SC046719
Address
Unit 3, Kilsyth Road, Kirkintilloch Industrial Estate, G66 1QG
Current Trustees
Chairman Treasurer Secretary Board Member Board Member
Structure Governance and Management
Constitution
The Charity is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (a SCIO). It was registered in its current legal form on 15 July 2016. It has a single tier structure and as such the trustees are the members of the charity.
Appointment of Trustees
Trustees are proposed and elected at the annual general meeting .
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CREATIVE SPARK THEATRE ARTS SCIO
TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT (CONTINUED)
For the year ended 31 March 2025
Objectives and Activities
Charitable purposes
The provision of recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the activities are primarily intended thus helping tackle the significant inequalities in Scottish society.
The advancement of the arts and culture through music drama & dance thus enabling our young people to be successful learners, confident individuals, effective contributors and responsible citizens.
The advancement of health through the provision of a health and wellbeing programme of activities to enable individuals to live longer healthier lives.
The advancement of education by the development of individual capabilities, skills, competences, and understanding.
Achievements and Performance
As Creative Spark Theatre Arts enters its tenth year, we are not just celebrating a milestone— we are embracing a renewed vision of creativity, inclusion, and impact. Over the past year, our weekly theatre arts classes for children and young people have grown beyond pre-pandemic levels, proving the lasting importance of the arts in our community. We have strengthened partnerships with GRACE, FACT, Ceartas Advocacy, EDVA, East Dunbartonshire Council, EDLC, SFAD, Lennoxtown Regeneration Project and local schools, allowing us to expand our reach and deepen our impact. With continued support from The Robertson Trust, we launched a groundbreaking drama project with SFAD, giving vulnerable young people a space to express themselves and tell their stories. This year, that project is growing—welcoming even more young people and amplifying their voices. We have also expanded our work with adults with additional support needs and neurodiversity, tailoring our ASN drama club to ensure accessibility and empowerment through performance. Meanwhile, our Latin American music project with José Rojas has flourished, bringing more young people together through rhythm and culture. The voice of our young people is amplified through our creative speaks podcast in which our teens share their views on important matters and questions they hold whilst some of our youngest participants will reap the benefits of our recent staff development and training to deliver a play based approach to experiencing the arts. Now, as we look ahead, our mission is clear: access for all. We believe in the power of the arts to connect, empower, and inspire— and we are more determined than ever to create opportunities for everyone to take part. This year, we will launch new and innovative community projects designed to spark creativity and confidence in people of all ages and backgrounds. As we step into this bold new chapter, our message is simple: Be Bold. Be Brave. Be You.
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TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT (CONTINUED)
For the year ended 31 March 2025
Financial Review
During the year the charity received various grants as shown in the accounts. Some of this had not been spent by 31 March 2025 resulting in a balance on restricted funds of £41,588 (2024 £10,784 )The balance on unrestricted funds as at 31 March 2025 was £16,444 (2024 £16,635)
Reserves Policy
The trustees’ policy is to maintain reserves at around 3 months of normal running costs in order to meet commitments and to cover unexpected expenditure. The balance on unrestricted funds is in excess of this figure.
Approved by the trustees on and signed on the on their behalf b
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025 set out on pages 5 to 8 .
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the terms of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 . The charity trustees consider that the audit requirement of Regulation 10 (1) (d) of the Accounts Regulations does not apply. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts as required under section 44 (1) (c) of the Act and to state whether matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s statement
My examination is carried out in accordance with Regulation 11 of the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 . 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 accounts.
Independent examiner’s statement
In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention.
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which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 44 (1) (a) of the 2005 Act and Regulation 4 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with Regulation 9 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations
have not been met; or
- to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
2025
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STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS
| 2025 Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds Notes £ £ Receipts Grants 4 12,127 42,500 Donations 19,994 - Gross receipts from charitable activities 5 71,884 - Receipts from fundraising activities 6 3,909 - Miscellaneous receipts 29 - 107,943 42,500 Payments Expenses on fundraising activities - - Payments relating directly to charitable activities 7 107,318 11,565 Professional fees 815 - Governance costs Administration - 131 108,133 11,696 Surplus/(Deficit) for the year (190) 30,804 STATEMENT OF BALANCES Bank balance as at 31 March 2024 Surplus/(Deficit) for the year As at 31 March 2025 The notes on pages 6 to 8 form part of these accounts Signed on behalf of all the trustees on by |
2025 Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds Notes £ £ Receipts Grants 4 12,127 42,500 Donations 19,994 - Gross receipts from charitable activities 5 71,884 - Receipts from fundraising activities 6 3,909 - Miscellaneous receipts 29 - 107,943 42,500 Payments Expenses on fundraising activities - - Payments relating directly to charitable activities 7 107,318 11,565 Professional fees 815 - Governance costs Administration - 131 108,133 11,696 Surplus/(Deficit) for the year (190) 30,804 STATEMENT OF BALANCES Bank balance as at 31 March 2024 Surplus/(Deficit) for the year As at 31 March 2025 The notes on pages 6 to 8 form part of these accounts Signed on behalf of all the trustees on by |
Total Funds £ 54,627 19,994 71,884 3,909 29 150,443 - 118,883 815 131 119,829 30,614 27,419 30,614 58,033 |
2024 Total Funds £ 7,500 - 84,848 1,314 32 93,694 1,194 95,117 853 - 97,164 (3,470) 30,889 (3,470) 27,419 |
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NOTES TO ACCOUNTS
1. Basis of Accounting
The accounts have been prepared under the Receipts and Payments basis in accordance with the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended).
2. Nature and purpose of funds
Unrestricted funds are those that may be used at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the objects of the charity. The trustees maintain a single unrestricted fund for the day to day running of the charity.
Restricted funds may only be used for specific purposes. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for a specific purpose.
3. Trustees
No trustee received any money during the year. All expenses paid to trustees were reimbursement of payments made on behalf of Creative Spark Theatre Arts
4. Grants received
| 2024 Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds £ £ East Dunbarton Council 12,127 - National Lottery - 17,000 Robertson Trust 7,000 EDVA - 15,000 Wm Syson Foundation - 3,500 Magic Little Grants - - ___ _ 12,127 42,500 |
Total £ 12,127 17,000 7,000 15,000 3,500 - 54,627 |
2024 Total £ - - 7,000 - - 500 7,500 |
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Funding from East Dunbarton Council Community Grant - pre-school children creative play project (Tiny Sparks Early Years Development Day): National Lottery - pre-school children creative play project (Tiny Sparks Early Years Full Project) : Robertson Trust - arts projects for young people (SFAD Drama Workshops), ASN Drama classes, Cajons craft and play programme (Cajon’s in the Neighbourhood): Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund (EDVA) - Adult movement project (Mindful Moves), adult Drama project (GRACE Collective); Social Enterprise Fund (EDVA) - Young Volunteers Programme : William Syson Foundation - young person’s podcast (Creative Speaks Podcast)
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NOTES TO ACCOUNTS
5. Gross receipts from charitable activities
| Fees Drama Projects 6. Fundraising income Other Sale of merchandise 7. Cost of Charitable activities Building rent Sessional Staff Materials & equipment Insurance IT & media Stationery & office Energy costs |
2024 Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds £ £ 63,079 - 8,805 - _ _ 71,884 - 359 - 3,550 - _ _ 3,909 - 18,673 387 74,616 9,959 7,282 798 738 - 5,461 421 124 - 424 - __ _ 107,318 11,565 |
Total £ 63,079 8,805 71,884 359 3,550 3,909 19,060 84,575 8,080 738 5,882 124 424 118,883 |
2024 Total £ 62,316 22,532 84,848 655 659 1,314 12,498 64,000 9,259 815 6,534 1,092 919 95,117 |
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NOTES TO ACCOUNTS
8. Restricted Funds
| National Lottery Robertson Trust William Syson Foundation EDVA |
Balance at 31March 24 £ - 2,816 - 7,968 10,784 ===== |
Grant £ 17,000 7,000 3,500 15,000 42,500 ====== |
Spent Balance at 31 March 25 £ £ 131 3,513 140 7,912 11,696 ===== 16,869 6,303 3,360 15,056 _____ 41,588 ===== |
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