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The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 31 March 2024
Directors
The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
1 April 2023
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31 March 2024
The above report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions in part 15 of the Companies Act 2006
This report was approved by the board of directors on
And signed on behalf of the board by:
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Status: Director
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The notes form part of these financial statements
This report was approved by the board of directors on
and signed on behalf of the board by:
Name:
Status: Director
The notes form part of these financial statements
for the Period Ended 31 March 2024
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At Inspired-Nation CIC, we are committed to creating inclusive and empowering experiences for learning-disabled adults through a variety of innovative and creative activities. During this period, we have partnered with Meanwood Urban Valley farm where learning-disabled adults attend daily, offering a range of workshops and therapies that foster confidence, crea-tivity, and digital inclusion. Our Virtual Reality (VR) workshops have been particularly transformative, giving participants the chance to explore new worlds and experiences that were previously out of reach. One participant, who had never used a VR headset before, was thrilled to experience virtual re-ality for the first time, engaging in an exciting game that left them so inspired they shared their excitement with their family, who then gifted them a headset. In addition to VR, we run a variety of other programmes, including art therapy, where partici-pants create artwork inspired by their surroundings on the farm; music therapy sessions, fea-turing drumming, voice work, and dance to promote physical and emotional well-being; and digital inclusion workshops, which build confidence in using technology, including iPads, AI, and social media. We are proud to be enabling learning-disabled adults to experience the joys of technology and virtual reality, helping them feel more included in the digital future while enhancing their overall quality of life.
Our stakeholders include learning-disabled adults who participate in our art workshops, their families, the artists and therapists leading these sessions, and our community partners. Consultation: We regularly engage with participants and their families to gather feedback on their experiences. This consultation occurs through informal discussions during workshops, feedback sessions, and post-workshop reflections. Participants shared their feelings of pride, happiness, and empowerment, with many expressing how the workshops made them feel like true artists. Specific feedback from individuals like Adrian, Joanne, Susan, Chris, and Donna highlighted the transformative impact of our sessions. Actions Taken: 1. Expanded Techniques. Based on participant interest, we introduced new art techniques and digital tools, such as iPads with art apps, allowing them to explore both physical and digital art. This has been particularly successful, as participants like JoJo and Chris have developed new skills and creative confidence. 2. Fostering Community. The feedback emphasized the importance of a supportive, team-oriented environment. In response, we ensured that sessions promoted collaboration, which has led to participants forming meaningful friendships and feeling part of a creative community. 3. Empowerment and Recognition. Participants expressed pride in their work and the desire to be recognized as artists. We organized an exhibition to showcase their artwork, boosting their self-esteem and public recognition. This ongoing consultation and responsive approach have been key to the success of our programs, ensuring that our activities continue to meet the needs and aspirations of our stakeholders. Quotes from stakeholders as follows. Participants Adrian: "I learned a lot of new things; now I feel like I am an artist. I enjoyed every week, it made me feel good, and I made some new friends." JoJo: "The workshops were amazing. I learned new techniques, made lovely new friends, and discovered how to merge physical and digital art. It made me see art in different ways." Susan: "We work together as a team, and I really feel like an artist. The project was great. I loved meeting lovely people, and I'm proud to call myself an artist. Learning how to use all the different art applications was amazing." Chris: "Art makes me feel happy. I feel like an artist, and I want to inspire others with my art. I learned many new skills, like using different art apps, taking pictures, and speaking up by myself." Paul: "My favorite part was creating the collage. I felt so proud to call myself an artist, and it was amazing." Chris (another participant): "I loved coming up with lots of creative ideas using technology and adapting my artwork. I did things I didn’t think I could do, and I feel so proud of my achievements." Donna: "I really feel like an artist. I enjoyed learning new things, making things, and making new friends. I'm so very proud of my work." "Absolutely outstanding pieces of art by the participants. It was interesting to see how people grew in confidence as they explored different techniques. The sessions were warm environments, and the group soon became great friends and began working as a team." Hayley, Aspire CBS staff member. "It was such a lovely, overwhelmingly positive, and warm environment from the start. The artist supported them with ideas, which helped them thrive and develop in a positive workshop that didn’t restrict them from creating incredible pieces of art." Hayley, Aspire CBS staff member support. "I think the work that participants produced is amazing; they’re good artists with such enthusiasm." Janette, Aspire CBS staff member support. "They were given iPads to use a variety of art apps. Using AI, they applied the base image and then extrapolated from what they created into mind-blowing, cool art." Harry Crabtree, Digital Entrepreneur, in-kind supporter of the project. "One of the best parts of the journey for me was witnessing how much people grew by exploring their creative potential." Kerri, Art teacher. "One example is a participant who came in saying, 'I can’t draw.' She repeated this in the first session, but then I saw her start making marks on the paper. It started with basic marks, but by the end, her face lit up when she realized she could draw. She started speaking differently about her abilities and blossomed" "By the end, she identified as an artist, and for me, that’s magical." Kerri, Art teacher.
No remuneration was received
No transfer of assets other than for full consideration
This report was approved by the board of directors on
3 September 2024
And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Jan Wells
Status: Director