THE MATCHBOX COMMUNITY CIC

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
14996185 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 July 2024

Period of accounts

Start date: 11 July 2023

End date: 31 July 2024

THE MATCHBOX COMMUNITY CIC

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 July 2024

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

THE MATCHBOX COMMUNITY 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

The Matchbox connects artists with communities, telling stories through public art. We paint murals collaboratively, each one of our projects involves creative and thought provoking workshops that engage, involve, and guide local people through the whole process of creating beautiful piece of art. In doing so we change how communities, audiences and artists interact with, and participate in, public art and murals so that each project benefits all. Artists, Communities, Spaces. These are the pillars for every one of our projects, each one working in harmony to tell great stories and find solutions to the problems faced by real people. Artists By filling the public realm with vibrant art, we provide artists with opportunities, aiding their professional development. The Matchbox Community has a great resource from which we can pick some amazing professionals, The Matchbox Collective. Our collective was formed in early 2023 and includes some of the best talent in murals, sign painting and street art. When a project requires it, we will also employ emerging and local artists, providing jobs and training for creatives in the local area. Communities By giving communities agency over what they see in their spaces, we promote health, happiness and well-being. We believe that meaningful engagement means working collaboratively and co-creatively at all stages of a creative project. Giving agency to those from under-represented groups can have a positive impact in personal well-being and self-efficacy, as well as develop and encourage shared identities and community cohesion. Spaces By connecting artists and communities, we create long-lasting relationships and areas that thrive. Public art is an incredible tool that can be used to reflect society and spread an important message. It can humanise a built environment, creating unique and inspiring places. It also gives us an opportunity to connect with our past and present. Learning the heritage of an area and projecting a positive future can cultivate a sense of belonging often needed in areas of high deprivation.



Directors

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

Will Redgrove


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
21 April 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Will Redgrove
Status: Director

THE MATCHBOX COMMUNITY CIC

Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 31 July 2024

13 months to 31 July 2024


£
Turnover: 0
Cost of sales: 0
Gross profit(or loss): 0
Distribution costs: 0
Administrative expenses: 0
Other operating income: 0
Operating profit(or loss): 0
Interest receivable and similar income: 0
Interest payable and similar charges: 0
Profit(or loss) before tax: 0
Tax: 0
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: 0

THE MATCHBOX COMMUNITY CIC

Balance sheet

As at 31 July 2024

Notes 13 months to 31 July 2024


£
Fixed assets
Intangible assets:   0
Tangible assets:   0
Investments:   0
Total fixed assets: 0
Current assets
Stocks:   0
Debtors:   0
Cash at bank and in hand: 0
Investments:   0
Total current assets: 0
Prepayments and accrued income: 0
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year:   0
Net current assets (liabilities): 0
Total assets less current liabilities: 0
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year:   0
Provision for liabilities: 0
Accruals and deferred income: 0
Total net assets (liabilities): 0
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 0
Total members' funds: 0

The notes form part of these financial statements

THE MATCHBOX COMMUNITY 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 21 April 2025
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Will Redgrove
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

THE MATCHBOX COMMUNITY 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 Financial Reporting Standard 101

THE MATCHBOX COMMUNITY 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 0

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

THE MATCHBOX COMMUNITY CIC

Company Number: 14996185 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 31 July 2024

Company activities and impact

The Matchbox is a collective of muralists, street artists and sign painters that support local community groups through mural creation, live events and free workshops. The Matchbox also prides itself in supporting our membership of artists, as well as local and young emerging talent through workshops, training activities and mentorships. Voss Street 1 (Paint Jam in Spring 2023) 12 artists developed their portfolios and networks on Voss Street in Bethnal Green. Meter Squared Exhibition (Exhibition in Summer 2023) Exhibition of 14 of the collective in West Kensington. Developing the memberships network and platforming them to the local community. Palmers Green Art Trail (Mural Project in Summer/early Autumn 2023) Commission for Enfield Council. The Matchbox delivered a community focussed art trail that explored themes of biodiversity and identity, culminating in 4 murals, platforming 15 local artists, community groups and businesses. 4 free workshops were held with over 50 participants Voss Street 2 (Paint Jam in Autumn 2023) Our second visit to Voss Street and beyond. Fore Street Shutter Gallery (Installing shutters in Winter 2023/2024) The Matchbox were invited to become a delivery partner for a shop shutter project. A number of the collective installed shutter artworks for artists local to Edmonton, mentoring young local artists. Southgate Parklets (Small Project Spring 2024) The Matchbox was invited to develop and install an artwork through a series of workshops with local children on new parklets in Southgate. Workshops participants were aged 12-16. Barge East Paint Jam (May 2024) The Matchbox partnered with Barge East and put on a live painting event and showcase of the membership, as well as free workshops for families. Lambeth/Black Prince Road (Mural Project Spring/Summer 2024) Community focussed mural project for Lambeth Council. Workshops took place at Vauxhall Primary School, Octavia House (specialists in education and therapy for pupils who have suffered adverse childhood experiences) and The Black Prince Trust.

Consultation with stakeholders

As this was our first year as a CIC and a collective we had two priority groups: the membership and the communities local to our projects. Membership We ask everyone in the collective to fill in a short questionnaire about their shopping habits as well as provide feedback on our communication channels. This has helped us to build up a profile of members’ needs and what we can do to meet them more effectively. As the membership is growing, changing and the needs adapting to new scenarios, we regularly create these feedback sessions to hear the thoughts of the collective. Communities Wherever we are developing, facilitating or hosting our projects, we always ask for feedback from the local community.

Directors' remuneration

No remuneration was received

Transfer of assets

No transfer of assets other than for full consideration

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

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Will Redgrove
Status: Director