CREATIVE VOICES COLLECTIVE C.I.C.

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
14580007 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 January 2025

Period of accounts

Start date: 1 February 2024

End date: 31 January 2025

CREATIVE VOICES COLLECTIVE C.I.C.

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 January 2025

Balance sheet
Additional notes
Balance sheet notes
Community Interest Report

CREATIVE VOICES COLLECTIVE C.I.C.

Balance sheet

As at 31 January 2025

Notes 2025 13 months to 31 January 2024


£

£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets: 3 175 262
Total fixed assets: 175 262
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand: 11,477 10,077
Total current assets: 11,477 10,077
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 4 ( 11,499 ) ( 10,316 )
Net current assets (liabilities): (22) (239)
Total assets less current liabilities: 153 23
Total net assets (liabilities): 153 23
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 153 23
Total members' funds: 153 23

The notes form part of these financial statements

CREATIVE VOICES COLLECTIVE C.I.C.

Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 January 2025 the company was entitled to exemption under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

These accounts have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The directors have chosen not to file a copy of the company's profit and loss account.

This report was approved by the board of directors on 19 February 2025
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Esme Green
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

CREATIVE VOICES COLLECTIVE C.I.C.

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 January 2025

  • 1. Accounting policies

    Basis of measurement and preparation

    These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of Section 1A (Small Entities) of Financial Reporting Standard 102

    Turnover policy

    Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes. Turnover from the sale of goods is recognised when goods have been delivered to customers such that risks and rewards of ownership have transferred to them. Turnover from the rendering of services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion of the contract. The stage of completion of a contract is measured by comparing the costs incurred for work performed to date to the total estimated contract costs.

    Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy

    Tangible assets are included at cost less depreciation and impairment. Depreciation has been provided at the following rates in order to write off the assets over their estimated useful lives: Plant & machinery 25% at cost

    Other accounting policies

    Going concern The directors have not identified any material uncertainties related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern.

CREATIVE VOICES COLLECTIVE C.I.C.

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 January 2025

  • 2. Employees

    2025 13 months to 31 January 2024
    Average number of employees during the period 0 0

CREATIVE VOICES COLLECTIVE C.I.C.

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 January 2025

3. Tangible assets

Land & buildings Plant & machinery Fixtures & fittings Office equipment Motor vehicles Total
Cost £ £ £ £ £ £
At 1 February 2024 349 349
Additions
Disposals
Revaluations
Transfers
At 31 January 2025 349 349
Depreciation
At 1 February 2024 87 87
Charge for year 87 87
On disposals
Other adjustments
At 31 January 2025 174 174
Net book value
At 31 January 2025 175 175
At 31 January 2024 262 262

CREATIVE VOICES COLLECTIVE C.I.C.

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 January 2025

4. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

2025 13 months to 31 January 2024
£ £
Accruals and deferred income 11,499 10,316
Total 11,499 10,316

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

CREATIVE VOICES COLLECTIVE C.I.C.

Company Number: 14580007 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 31 January 2025

Company activities and impact

The Creative Voices Collective (CVC) is a Community Interest Company which exists to promote a sustainable and self-supporting mental health improvement service for the local community in the London Borough of Lambeth and its neighbours. Within the last financial year, CVC completed the delivery of Project-CVC, funded by Arts Council England, in partnership with frontline organisations in Lambeth. Following this, CVC has undertaken a comprehensive evaluation and review of the year’s work, engaging with partners, expanding collaborations, and working with mentors to assess the project's impact. These insights have informed our plans to adapt, expand, and upscale CVC’s services, programmes, and overall operations, with implementation set for the next financial year. Our aim remains to support the community in leading meaningful lives within an environment that fosters mental well-being through creativity, connection, and hope. Additionally, CVC piloted and continued to deliver Expressive Voices, a weekly open creative hearing voices group for Lambeth residents experiencing auditory and sensory phenomena. Expressive Voices provides a safe, non-judgmental, and supportive space where participants can share their experiences, thoughts, and feelings through conversation, movement, and art. The group promotes mental well-being and fosters a sense of community through shared experiences.

Consultation with stakeholders

Creative Voices Collective (CVC) prioritises the co-production of services and programmes that meet the needs of our community. To ensure our work remains relevant and impactful, we actively engage in consultation with stakeholders, including participants, partner organisations, facilitators, artists, and community members. Stakeholder Consultation Approach: CVC collaborates with a research partner (TRUE Research) to evaluate, review, and monitor both individual services and the organisation as a whole. This process includes: a. Feedback Forms – Distributed to participants and facilitators to gather structured input on experiences and areas for improvement. b. In-Person Conversations – Informal and formal discussions with community members to understand emerging needs. c. Group Reflections – Sessions with participants and stakeholders to assess impact and inform programme development. Outcomes of Stakeholder Consultation: a. The Expressive Voices hearing voices group was developed in direct response to community discussions highlighting the lack of supportive creative spaces for individuals experiencing auditory and sensory phenomena. b. Plans for the upcoming year - including an ambassador programme, training sessions, consistent creative spaces, and improved accessibility support - have all been shaped by insights gathered from participants and collaborators. c. We are actively working on strengthening our consultation structures to ensure that community voices continue to shape our future programmes. Company Governance and Stakeholder Engagement: CVC’s Board of Directors comprises: a. Esme Green b. Nicole Manchester c. Aidah Namugenyi The Board meets every other month, and meetings are open to anyone interested in or supporting CVC’s mission. CVC also has seven honorary voluntary members from the community and relevant sectors who contribute to these discussions. Meeting minutes are kept online and made accessible to all members. Within CVC, volunteers, participants, artists, creators, and the Board are all considered members while actively engaged in our work, ensuring a collective and inclusive approach to decision-making.

Directors' remuneration

For the financial year the amount of £6,795 is paid or payable to the director Esme Green for their services to the company.

Transfer of assets

No transfer of assets other than for full consideration

This report was approved by the board of directors on
19 February 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Esme Green
Status: Director