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Directors' report period ended
The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 31 July 2024
Principal activities of the company
Directors
The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
1 August 2023
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31 July 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
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Status: Director
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The notes form part of these financial statements
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 31 July 2024
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During the financial year, The People’s Comedy CIC continued its mission to platform grassroots and socially conscious comedy, creating opportunities for emerging comedians and enriching the cultural life of the local community. We organised over 36 live comedy events, featuring a diverse line-up of performers, many of whom come from underrepresented backgrounds. These events provided not only entertainment but also a space for political, social, and cultural commentary, in keeping with our aim of using comedy as a tool for engagement and education. In addition to public performances, we delivered professional development opportunities for up-and-coming comedians, including workshops, mentoring, and paid stage time - all of which are often difficult to access through traditional comedy circuits. These activities contributed to local talent development and promoted greater inclusivity in the arts. We also worked in partnership with community organisations and venues to ensure our events remained affordable and accessible. Where possible, we offered free or subsidised tickets to individuals experiencing financial hardship, helping to remove barriers to participation in cultural events. Our impact this year includes: Supporting over 180 emerging comedian sets with paid performance opportunities. Reaching over 1519 audience members, including many from underserved communities. Strengthening community ties through inclusive and thought-provoking cultural events. Looking ahead, we aim to expand our outreach, build on our educational work, and deepen our partnerships within the community to further amplify our social impact.
The People’s Comedy CIC recognises a broad range of stakeholders who are integral to the success and impact of our work. These include performers (particularly emerging and marginalised comedians), audiences and followers, partner venues, community organisations, and funding bodies. Throughout the financial year, we engaged with our stakeholders primarily through informal consultation methods. Feedback was gathered from our social media following of just over 1,000 people, many of whom regularly contribute ideas that help shape the nature of the comedy we promote - particularly content that highlights social issues and supports underrepresented voices. We also listened to performers and collaborators through direct conversations and informal feedback after shows. Audiences shared their views via social media, email, and casual post-show discussions. In addition, we remained in dialogue with partner venues to discuss issues such as accessibility, affordability, and community engagement. This feedback directly influenced several key areas of our work, including: Programming more inclusive comedy nights that support marginalised comedians. Ensuring ticket pricing remains affordable in the current cost-of-living crisis. Running a stand-up comedy school workshop day aimed at individuals aged 18–25 from underrepresented backgrounds. We are committed to continuing this open, community-driven approach to feedback and stakeholder engagement, ensuring that our activities remain inclusive, accessible, and aligned with the needs of those we serve.
Director, Henry Palmer, received remuneration totalling £1,207.00 during the financial year. This payment was made for work carried out in the running and delivery of the CIC’s activities. The remuneration was reasonable, in line with the company’s governing documents, and reflected the director’s role in fulfilling the organisation’s community benefit objectives.
No transfer of assets other than for full consideration
This report was approved by the board of directors on
16 May 2025
And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Henry Palmer
Status: Director