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REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 12120957 (England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1189985










Report of the Trustees and

Unaudited Financial Statements

for the Year Ended 31 July 2024

for

Amasing Arts

Amasing Arts






Contents of the Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 July 2024




Page

Report of the Trustees 1 to 3

Statement of Financial Activities 4

Statement of Financial Position 5

Notes to the Financial Statements 6 to 9

Amasing Arts (Registered number: 12120957)

Report of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 31 July 2024


The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 July 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
The charity is a public benefit entity. The objectives of the charity are to promote, maintain, improve and advance education in the arts amongst children and young people up to 25 years of age to enhance their wellbeing, confidence and self-esteem.

Significant activities
Amasing Workshops
AmaSing Arts delivers exciting and inspiring arts workshops run by professional musicians and arts specialists. The workshops are inclusive to all children and young people regardless of their needs, ability, background, culture, gender or age. We often collaborate with different groups in our workshops such as families, the elderly, adults with learning difficulties. Through the arts we help to build community cohesion and bring together many different groups who otherwise would not get a chance to work together. Our workshops specialise in Music, Drumming, Composing, Singing, Art, Drama, Dance, Creative Writing and Media. We value everyone's contribution in these workshops and celebrate their achievements. We run workshops in schools, educational establishments, community spaces and hospitals.

We also deliver CPD and offer support through a range of activities and involvement. Our workshops offer CPD opportunities and support professional development for teachers and student teachers. They help to develop skills and knowledge to teachers enabling them to deliver Singing, Music and the Arts to the daily school curriculum. The workshops are also open to students in Performing Arts and those who have an interest in Community Arts Projects.

The trustees declare that, when exercising their powers and making a decision to which the guidance is relevant, they have had regard to the Charity Commission's public benefit guidance.

ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Charitable activities
The COVID 19 Pandemic has had a dramatic impact on our planned activities but led to many other significant achievements. Pre pandemic AmaSing Arts delivered many Arts workshops in Dance, Drama, Art and Music, mixing different schools and communities together in the sessions. The workshops were filmed and videos were created to demonstrate the children's achievements which were then showcased during live performances at theatres.

AmaSing Arts has continued to work with children face to face and online, supporting schools and teachers to deliver the Arts, creating music and supporting participants' mental health. We have created over 30 new songs / dances which have been produced professionally and both the workshop films and the music created have been uploaded to our website for the schools, the communities involved and the individual children to access for free. We have seen a growing demand for our services and have ran many different types of face to face and online creative arts workshops and shows reaching over 10,000 young people. Our school community shows have taken place in Chester Cathedral and The Floral Pavilion bringing 1500 children together from 50 primary schools.


Amasing Arts (Registered number: 12120957)

Report of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 31 July 2024

FINANCIAL REVIEW
Financial position
The charity struggles financially to gain funding but has been able to sustain its work and reach thousands of young people through workshop sessions.

The shows, even though reached a huge amount of children and sold out on all performances, made a loss due to huge production costs and tickets being kept at a minimum so all families can access and afford.

We will continue to apply for new funding through grants, donations and sponsorship, building on the successes with fundraising over the last two years which has enabled us to continue delivering our services and achieving our objectives.

The growing demand for our services and the overwhelmingly positive feedback which we have received will enable us to apply for further funding which together with other funding already secured will help us to build on the number and range of activities which we are able to offer in the future.

AmaSing will also look for investment and hold a fundraiser charity ball to raise monies for the 2025 projects and shows.

Going concern
There are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue.

FUTURE PLANS
Amasing Arts will continue to:

- Deliver workshops in person and online in a variety of creative arts supporting mental health and wellbeing;
- Support schools and teachers to deliver the Arts;
- Provide CPD opportunities for teachers and student teachers;
- Provide work experience opportunities for young people;
- Work in partnership with schools, children, communities, families, groups and professionals;
- Endorse collaborative working with other organisations and charities.
- Support families and children through scholarships so they can access opportunities

We review our aims and objectives annually to assess our achievements and outcomes from the previous twelve months, thus ensuring that we remain focused on our stated mission and on attaining our charitable aims. We continue to take guidance from the Charity Commission and adhere to government directives and guidelines. Monitoring and feedback systems ensure that our range of activities are appropriate to the needs of schools, children, young adults and their families as well as meeting the needs and expectations of the wider community.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its Memorandum and Articles of Association and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.

Charity constitution
The charity is constituted as a company limited by guarantee as defined by the Companies Act 2006. The company was incorporated on 24 July 2019 and is registered as a charity.

Recruitment and appointment of new trustees
Under the requirements of the Memorandum and Articles of Association the members of the Management Committee are elected to serve for a period of three years after which they are eligible for re-election or replacement at the next Annual General Meeting. All trustees give their time voluntarily and receive no benefits from the charity. Any expenses reclaimed are set out within the accounts.

James Borman and Luke Gooding have resigned as trustees of the charity.


Amasing Arts (Registered number: 12120957)

Report of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 31 July 2024


STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Induction and training of new trustees
All trustees are encouraged to be actively involved with our work and as part of their induction are given the "Essential Trustee Guide" published by the Charities Commission. New trustees will be briefed on their legal obligations under charity and company law, the content of the Memorandum and Articles of Association, the Management Committee and the decision-making processes.

Risk management
The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is or may become exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.
The Management Committee conducts a regular review of the major risks to which the charity is exposed and will update policies and procedures where required.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Company number
12120957 (England and Wales)

Registered Charity number
1189985

Registered office
Unit 4
The Bridge Business Centre
Ash Road South
Wrexham
Flintshire
LL13 9UG

Trustees
Mrs R Borman
T Polding
A Smith
Ms E A Smithies
M F Stanley
D A Wearing
A Dee

Approved by order of the board of trustees on 5 March 2025 and signed on its behalf by:





Mrs R Borman - Trustee

Amasing Arts

Statement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 31 July 2024

31.7.24 31.7.23
Unrestricted Total
fund funds
Notes £    £   
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies 23,740 18,282

EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Costs of charitable activites 23,482 5,709

NET INCOME 258 12,573


RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward 18,447 5,874

TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 18,705 18,447

Amasing Arts (Registered number: 12120957)

Statement of Financial Position
31 July 2024

31.7.24 31.7.23
Unrestricted Total
fund funds
Notes £    £   
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at bank 20,355 20,547

CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year 5 (1,650 ) (2,100 )

NET CURRENT ASSETS 18,705 18,447

TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES

18,705

18,447

NET ASSETS 18,705 18,447
FUNDS 6
Unrestricted funds 18,705 18,447
TOTAL FUNDS 18,705 18,447

The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 July 2024.


The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 July 2024 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.


The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
(a)ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
(b)preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime.


The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 5 March 2025 and were signed on its behalf by:





R Borman - Trustee

Amasing Arts

Notes to the Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 July 2024

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

The financial statements are presented in sterling which is the functional currency of the company, rounded to the nearest £1.

Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.

Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

2. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 July 2024 nor for the year ended 31 July 2023.


Trustees' expenses

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 July 2024 nor for the year ended 31 July 2023.



Amasing Arts

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 July 2024

3. STAFF COSTS

The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:

31.7.24 31.7.23
Directors 6 6

No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.

4. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
fund
£   
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies 18,282

EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Costs of charitable activites 5,709

NET INCOME 12,573


RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward 5,874

TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 18,447

5. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.7.24 31.7.23
£    £   
Accrued expenses 1,650 2,100

6. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement At
At 1.8.23 in funds 31.7.24
£    £    £   
Unrestricted funds
General fund 18,447 258 18,705

TOTAL FUNDS 18,447 258 18,705

Amasing Arts

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 July 2024

6. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£    £    £   
Unrestricted funds
General fund 23,740 (23,482 ) 258

TOTAL FUNDS 23,740 (23,482 ) 258


Comparatives for movement in funds

Net
movement At
At 1.8.22 in funds 31.7.23
£    £    £   
Unrestricted funds
General fund 5,874 12,573 18,447

TOTAL FUNDS 5,874 12,573 18,447

Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£    £    £   
Unrestricted funds
General fund 18,282 (5,709 ) 12,573

TOTAL FUNDS 18,282 (5,709 ) 12,573

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:

Net
movement At
At 1.8.22 in funds 31.7.24
£    £    £   
Unrestricted funds
General fund 5,874 12,831 18,705

TOTAL FUNDS 5,874 12,831 18,705

Amasing Arts

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 July 2024

6. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£    £    £   
Unrestricted funds
General fund 42,022 (29,191 ) 12,831

TOTAL FUNDS 42,022 (29,191 ) 12,831

7. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 July 2024.

8. SHARE CAPITAL

There is no share capital. The company is limited by guarantee.