CASTLES IN THE SKY PROJECTS CIC

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
14978119 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 July 2024

Period of accounts

Start date: 4 July 2023

End date: 31 July 2024

CASTLES IN THE SKY PROJECTS CIC

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 July 2024

Directors report
Profit and loss
Balance sheet
Additional notes
Balance sheet notes
Community Interest Report

CASTLES IN THE SKY PROJECTS CIC

Directors' report period ended 31 July 2024

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 31 July 2024

Principal activities of the company

Renting and leasing of media entertainment equipment, Performing arts, Artistic creation and Operation of arts facilities.



Directors

The directors shown below have held office during the period of
10 May 2024 to 31 July 2024

John William Lynch
Ezra Nash


The director shown below has held office during the whole of the period from
4 July 2023 to 31 July 2024

Alice Elizabeth Parsons


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
3 April 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Alice Elizabeth Parsons
Status: Director

CASTLES IN THE SKY PROJECTS CIC

Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 31 July 2024

13 months to 31 July 2024


£
Turnover: 16,627
Cost of sales: ( 4,370 )
Gross profit(or loss): 12,257
Administrative expenses: ( 27,830 )
Other operating income: 20,950
Operating profit(or loss): 5,377
Profit(or loss) before tax: 5,377
Tax: ( 1,267 )
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: 4,110

CASTLES IN THE SKY PROJECTS CIC

Balance sheet

As at 31 July 2024

Notes 13 months to 31 July 2024


£
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand: 14,567
Total current assets: 14,567
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 3 ( 10,457 )
Net current assets (liabilities): 4,110
Total assets less current liabilities: 4,110
Total net assets (liabilities): 4,110
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 4,110
Total members' funds: 4,110

The notes form part of these financial statements

CASTLES IN THE SKY PROJECTS CIC

Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 July 2024 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.

This report was approved by the board of directors on 3 April 2025
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Alice Elizabeth Parsons
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

CASTLES IN THE SKY PROJECTS CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 July 2024

  • 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

CASTLES IN THE SKY PROJECTS CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 July 2024

  • 2. Employees

    13 months to 31 July 2024
    Average number of employees during the period 1

CASTLES IN THE SKY PROJECTS CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 July 2024

3. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

13 months to 31 July 2024
£
Taxation and social security 1,267
Accruals and deferred income 929
Other creditors 8,261
Total 10,457

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

CASTLES IN THE SKY PROJECTS CIC

Company Number: 14978119 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 31 July 2024

Company activities and impact

Castles In The Sky Projects presents and produces events and projects that primarily platform and celebrate LGBTQ+ artists and communities in a way that is accessible, fun and social. This includes cabaret events, film screenings, workshops, meals and performances as well as providing space and equipment for the community to use to host their own events and workshops in a supported way. From July 2023-July 2024 this included- OUT In The Sticks: We launched and ran the UK’s first drag king residential with support from Bradford Council in rural Bradford. At a site in Ilkley were brought together 10 of the UK’s most exciting drag king artists for a week of artistic development and community building to share skills and experiment with making new work in a fun, safe and inclusive environment. Bradford Queer Film Festival : November 2023 saw the first ever Bradford Queer Film Festival take place in traditional and unusual cinema spaces across the city bringing together LGBTQ+ people of all ages and our allies to watch the best in international LGBTQ+ on screen storytelling. This project received funding from Bradford Council as well as Film Hub North which allowed us to ensure the events were accessible, affordable and reached a wide range of audiences. We worked with partners including Kala Sangam, The Light Cinema and Fuse Art Space to bring this to life. OUT OUT: We delivered 5 OUT OUT drag king cabaret events which provided a social space affirming LGBTQ+ identities and bringing together the community to celebrate and enjoy this work in a fun, safe and inclusive environment. These events remained popular throughout the year and served as essential places for LGBTQ+ people to come together. Right Queer Right Now: In collaboration with Marlborough Productions and Theatre In The Mill we worked with another programmer to deliver the second ever Right Queer Right Now Festival bringing together socials, performances and workshops across 2 weekends centering LGBTQ+ artists and audiences. This included performances from more than 20 artists and the takeover of Theatre In The Mill for people to make new friends, see exciting and affirming artwork and feel more connected to their community. In addition we have provided a space and access to equipment, skills and advice for LGBTQ+ people to arrange their own events and projects and find ways to come together and make vital space.

Consultation with stakeholders

Our stakeholders are our community members and the users and participants of our events and projects. We take their needs, ideas and consultancy very seriously and invite constant feedback and interaction. We engage in this consultation in various ways including; regular meetings with our partner organisations with whom we wish to maintain positive and productive relationships; post event specific feedback and evaluation forms; social media dialogue including asking questions directly about what matters to our community and how we can best serve these needs. Feedback allows us to constantly reflect on our projects and ensure our programme is matching our mission to serve our community and work in their best interests. We continue building ways for people to speak with us directly including through in person events and drop ins and through newsletters.

Directors' remuneration

During the year, remuneration of £2,800.00 paid to the director of the company.

Transfer of assets

No transfer of assets other than for full consideration

This report was approved by the board of directors on
3 April 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Alice Elizabeth Parsons
Status: Director