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Directors' report period ended
The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 29 March 2024
Principal activities of the company
Directors
The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
31 March 2023
to
29 March 2024
The director shown below has held office during the period of
31 March 2023
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24 January 2024
The director shown below has held office during the period of
1 June 2023
to
29 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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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 29 March 2024
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Cabasa CIC is dedicated to using arts and creativity to empower women from diverse backgrounds and those living with long-term health challenges. Our mission is to provide creative opportunities that enable women to learn new skills, build confidence, and produce work they can be proud of. We bring people together through Carnival arts to create big, bold, and beautiful outdoor events that capture the joy of being part of a community. Our vision is to make transformative creative experiences accessible to all women, fostering pride, unity, and a sense of belonging. Cabasa celebrates and explores the rich traditions of Carnival through inclusive and accessible creative programs. Our work empowers women to tell stunning visual sto-ries, showcasing the vibrancy and diversity of their communities. By combining crea-tivity, collaboration, and cultural expression, we build resilient and supportive net-works that enhance well-being and social connection. In 2023/24, we began our journey toward climate-kind processes, exploring our environmental impact and taking steps to improve sustainability within our work. This commitment is reflected in "The Living Dress" project, which focused on natural dyeing techniques and innovative, climate-conscious practices. Project Highlights & Audience Reach (2023/24) - Living Dress R&D: Natural dyeing exploration and climate-kind process de-velopment - Living Dress (Festival of Ideas, Rochdale): 80,000 audience - Cotton Carnival Banners (Weave, Stalybridge): 3,200 audience - Ashton-Under-Lyne Banners (Fridays on the Square): 500 audience - Tameside Winter Carnival: 4,500 audience - Spirit of Barnsley: 10,000 audience - Disability Banner (for Disability Awareness Day with British Airways): 2,000 audience Total Audience: 100,200 Volunteer Engagement & Impact Our dedicated volunteers are at the heart of our work, significantly expanding our capacity to deliver creative programs and large-scale outdoor events. They support our vision by facilitating workshops, organizing events, and assisting with daily operations. - Living Dress: 37 volunteers - Tameside Winter Carnival: 21 volunteers - Cotton Carnival: 33 volunteers Total Volunteers: 91 Our volunteers’ efforts have led to measurable improvements in community en-gagement, skill development, and participant satisfaction. Their passion and com-mitment help create resilient, supportive communities where creativity and self-expression can thrive. Participant Involvement We actively involve women from diverse backgrounds in our creative projects, providing opportunities to develop new skills and celebrate the rich traditions of Carnival. - Weave (Cotton Carnival – Stalybridge): 250 participants - Tameside Winter Carnival (Ashton Town Centre): 750 participants - Spirit of Barnsley: 97 participants Total Participants: 1,097 Partner Testimonial “We’ve loved working with Cabasa on The Spirit of Barnsley. Kate and the team de-livered poetry and Batik painting workshops with six diverse community groups from across the borough to create their own unique giant silk artwork. The project culmi-nated with all groups coming together to create The Spirit of Barnsley for the Barns-ley Bright Nights illuminated parade in a beautiful display of colour and performance. Thanks for being a joy to work with and for making it all happen.” – Mark Swanwick, Barnsley Arts & Events Together with our dedicated team and passionate volunteers, we are shaping a future where creativity and Carnival arts spark connection, expression, and positive social change. Our 2023/24 achievements reflect our ongoing commitment to empowering diverse women, celebrating the rich traditions of Carnival, and driving community impact through creative engagement. We are also committed to taking meaningful steps toward sustainability, ensuring that our work positively impacts both people and the planet.
Cabasa CIC works closely with a range of stakeholders to ensure our projects are inclusive, impactful, and community-driven. Our stakeholders include women from diverse back-grounds and those experiencing long-term health challenges, as well as volunteers, commu-nity partners, local authorities, funders, and audiences who attend our outdoor arts events. Throughout the year, we have maintained ongoing dialogue with local and national partners, including Global Grooves, Tameside Council, The Vale, Kinetika People, Mossley Writers, Women’s Chai Project (Oldham), Rochdale Council, and Oldham Council. These collaborations have shaped creative projects that reflect local identities and priorities. We regularly consult the community through meetings, inviting people to share ideas and discuss involvement. After each project, we gather feedback from participants, artists, and volunteers, using their insights to shape future work. Volunteers are especially valued, and we seek their input through reflection sessions to improve support and training. In response to feedback, we have made our workshops more inclusive, strengthened partnerships, and enhanced volunteer induction. Additionally, we have increased our focus on sustainability by introducing climate-kind practices, starting with "The Living Dress" project, which explored natural dyeing techniques. By listening to stakeholders and responding to their input, we continue to make our work more inclusive, impactful, and environmentally conscious.
Emily Wood, invoiced the company £540 (2022: £6,522) for project management and artistic services during the year. She also received a salary of £37,440 (2023: £32,483) and pension contributions of £936 (2023: £803). Thomas Northey was a director of Cabasa until 29th January 2024, and is a director of an arts consultancy firm called Con Brio. Con Brio invoiced the company £12,000 (2023: £9,000) during the year.
No transfer of assets other than for full consideration
This report was approved by the board of directors on
10 March 2025
And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Emily Wood
Status: Director