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The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 31 May 2025
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Statement of Directors' Responsibilities The directors are responsible for preparing the Directors' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations. Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under company law the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of the surplus or deficit of the company for that period. In preparing the financial statements the directors are required to: select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent; prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business. The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. The directors are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the company's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions. Small Company Rules This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to companies subject to the small companies regime within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006
Directors
The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
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The above report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions in part 15 of the Companies Act 2006
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UKON aims to deliver high quality carnival arts and creative projects that strengthen community cohesion, support cultural development, and address wider social, economic, and employment issues. We seek to improve access to the arts, increase skills and employability, support health and well-being, and provide inclusive opportunities for residents of Barking and Dagenham and beyond. Activities During the financial year ending May 2025, UKON has delivered: - Workshops in schools, youth centres, community centres, the Barking and Dagenham Learning Centre, Dagenham Library, and John Smith House. - Family and community learning programmes that promoted employability, resilience, confidence, and self-awareness. - Pathways into volunteering, apprenticeships, and work experience, enabling participants to gain skills and career development opportunities. - The HAF Summer Camp Project, promoting healthy eating, active lifestyles, and sustainable living. - Inclusive programmes providing refreshments for vulnerable participants, addressing food poverty and supporting social participation. - A pilot Carnival Arts Curriculum at Gascoigne Primary and Marsh Green Primary Schools, which was showcased at the Inspiring Futures Partnership Conference. - Community events including cultural celebrations and seasonal projects that strengthened participation and cohesion. - Collaborative initiatives with community partners such as Youth Spot Bar, Barking and Dagenham CVS, Future MOLDS Community, Pen to Print, and Barking and Dagenham Community Music Hub, extending the reach and impact of our work. - Engagement with the LBBD Participation and Engagement Team and the LBBD Children and Young People’s Network (CYP Network), ensuring young people’s voices were central to shaping our work and expanding borough-wide participation. - Strengthened relationships with national partners including leading carnival artists and organisers of Luton Carnival, further raising the profile of our work. Beneficiaries Our work engaged a wide cross section of the community, including: - Children and young people in schools, youth centres, and borough networks such as the CYP Network. - Families participating in intergenerational workshops and cultural events. - Senior citizens and those experiencing isolation, who gained greater access to arts and cultural activities. - Individuals with mobility challenges and special needs, supported through inclusive practices. - Residents affected by food poverty and health inequalities, who benefitted from the provision of refreshments and snacks at events. Through inclusive practice, UKON ensured that diverse groups across Barking and Dagenham were able to access and benefit from cultural and creative opportunities. Outcomes and Impact - Participants reported improved resilience, confidence, self-awareness, and employability skills. - Increased access for vulnerable groups, reducing isolation and widening participation across age ranges and communities. - Significant growth in volunteering and training opportunities through partnerships, particularly with Youth Spot Bar, which enhanced recruitment and training. - Development of a Carnival Arts Curriculum in primary schools, positively influencing pupil engagement, learning outcomes, and attainment. - Strengthened partnerships with local organisations, schools, and cultural bodies, including the LBBD Participation and Engagement Team and the CYP Network, enhancing delivery and extending reach. - Growth of digital presence, with a 60 percent increase in followers and subscribers across social media, raising the profile of carnival arts regionally, nationally, and internationally. - Recognition as a key partner in cultural delivery, with UKON’s model influencing schools, local authorities, and other Mas Bands, and expansion of networks including new links with Luton Carnival. - Invitations to share expertise at major events, including the Inspiring Futures Partnership Conference, demonstrating recognition of the educational and cultural value of carnival arts. Conclusion The year ending May 2025 has been one of growth and achievement for UKON. We have delivered meaningful cultural and creative projects that addressed community needs, enhanced education, supported employability, and promoted health and well-being. Our partnerships have been central to this success, particularly with schools, the local authority, and grassroots organisations such as the LBBD Participation and Engagement Team, the CYP Network, Barking and Dagenham CVS, and Youth Spot Bar. Nationally, new connections with Luton Carnival and leading carnival artists have further extended our profile and influence. Alongside this, our digital growth has expanded our reach, and our curriculum pilot has demonstrated the power of carnival arts as a vehicle for learning and cultural engagement. UKON continues to be recognised as one of the leading organisations in the development of carnival arts in the United Kingdom, and we look forward to building on this momentum in the year ahead. Activities: 2nd June 2024 – T shirt activity with the group at Rosa Norsa Foundation 3rd June 2024 – Designing T shirts with the group at Rosa Norsa Foundation 5th June 2024 – Press release in Soca News for showcasing Barking and Dagenham Carnival 6th June 2024 – Week 6 of the Carnival Mentoring Programme Costume Group 10th June 2024 – BDYD made their recycled socks banner 12th June 2024 – Creative Thinking Face Painting at Gascoigne Primary School for parents, carers and children 12th June 2024 – Creative Thinking at the Dagenham Learning Centre 13th June 2024 – Week 7 of our Carnival Costume Mentoring Group at John Smith House 14th June 2024 – Face painting workshop at Gascoigne Primary School 19th June 2024 – Creative Thinking at the Barking Learning Centre 19th June 2024 – T shirt design event at Gascoigne Primary School 19th June 2024 – Face painting workshop at Gascoigne Primary School 19th June 2024 – Creative Thinking workshop at the Dagenham Learning Centre 20th June 2024 – Carnival Costume Mentoring Group session 22nd June 2024 – Carnival Launch Party Event at Valence Library 23rd June 2024 – Carnival Exhibition set up at the Barking Learning Centre until 13th July 2024 24th June 2024 – Carnival Exhibition set up at the Dagenham Learning Centre daily until 15th July 2024 at John Smith House 27th June 2024 – JSH Youth Celebration Event in collaboration with partners at John Smith House 27th June 2024 – John Smith House and Community Steel Pan Launch and workshops 30th June 2024 – Carnival Exhibition in collaboration with We Mas at the Barking Learning Centre daily until 13th July 2024 1st July 2024 – Carnival Costume Exhibition set up daily until 15th July 2024 1st July 2024 – Carnival Headdress Workshops at Rosa Norsa Foundation for senior citizens 2nd July 2024 – Headdress workshop for senior citizens at Rosa Norsa Foundation 2nd July 2024 – Marsh Green Primary School Carnival Arts Exhibition at the Barking Learning Centre 2nd July 2024 – Creative Thinking using T shirt design at AB Phab 2nd July 2024 – Partners and Stakeholders Infrastructure Planning Meeting for Barking and Dagenham Carnival 2024 3rd July 2024 – T shirt session at AB Phab Youth Club 3rd July 2024 – Creative Thinking workshop at the Barking Learning Centre 4th July 2024 – Carnival Costume Mentoring Group 6th July 2024 – Volunteer and Training Induction Day for Barking and Dagenham Carnival at the Barking Learning Centre 13th July 2024 – Barking and Dagenham Carnival 15th July 2024 – Celebration, Certificate and Feedback event for the Carnival Mentoring Costume Group 24th July to 23rd August 2024 – Summer HAF Kids Summer Camp project in collaboration with Youth Spot Bar and Make Your Mark, delivered daily, with UKON delivering one day per week 29th July 2024 – First day at UKON Summer Camp at Eastbury Manor 30th July 2024 – Day 2 of the Creative Summer Camp 31st July 2024 – Day 3 of the Creative Kids Summer Camp 1st August 2024 – Day 4 of the Creative Kids Summer Camp 3rd August 2024 – Beam Park Creative Carnival Festival 23rd August 2024 – End of Summer HAF Creative Kids Summer Club 28th August 2024 – Notting Hill Carnival 5th September 2024 – Partners and stakeholders Infrastructure Feedback and Evaluation Meeting for Barking and Dagenham Carnival 2024 1st October 2024 – Disability Inclusive Youth Club AB PHAB YC 23rd October 2024 – UMOJO Celebration Event at Marsh Green Primary School 24th October 2024 – Creative Thinking at Gascoigne Primary School 24th October 2024 – Care Leavers Workshops at the Vibe Youth Club 29th October 2024 – Halloween Arts Project at AB PHAB YC 30th October 2024 – Creative Workshops 31st October 2024 – 2 in 1 Halloween and Carnival Creative Event 12th November 2024 – Cultural Partnership Group Inspiring Futures Conference 16th November 2024 – Volunteering and Work Experience Training Programme 18th December 2024 – End of Year Celebration Event December 2024 to April 2025 – Planning and research period 7th April 2025 – John Smith House World Health Day 15th April 2025 – AB PHAB Spring Project 16th April 2025 – AB PHAB Spring Project Older Children 24th April 2025 – Launch of Carnival Mentoring Programme at John Smith House 28th April 2025 – Senior Steel Pan Session 1st May 2025 – Carnival Costume Workshops at John Smith House 8th May 2025 – Carnival Costume Workshops at John Smith House 13th May 2025 – AB PHAB Recycling Project 14th May 2025 – AB PHAB Fun Creative Workshop 15th May 2025 – Carnival Costume Workshops at John Smith House 20th May 2025 – Carnival Vibes at Marsh Green Primary School 21st May 2025 – AB PHAB Carnival Headdress and Mask Making Session 25th May 2025 – Carnival Dance Session at Marsh Green Primary School 26th May 2025 – Launch of Carnival Arts Project 27th May 2025 – AB PHAB Carnival Headdress and Mask Making Session 28th May 2025 – AB PHAB Creative Thinking Workshops 29th May 2025 – Carnival Costume Mentoring Programme Workshop at John Smith House 30th May 2025 – Carnival T Shirt Design Session at Flipside Youth Club
UKON Careers actively collaborates with a wide and diverse range of partners and stakeholders across multiple sectors to ensure the effective delivery and continuous improvement of its projects and services. These collaborations are essential in fostering community engagement, gathering feedback, and enhancing the impact of the company’s initiatives. Feedback and Community Engagement: UKON prioritises gathering and responding to feedback from all interactions and delivery methods. This feedback is collected through various channels: Feedback Forms: Comments and suggestions are used to refine delivery methods and enhance overall project performance. Verbal and Online Feedback: All verbal and online feedback is carefully considered, ensuring stakeholders’ voices are heard in real time. Written Feedback: Written responses are reviewed at all stages of project development to inform decisions and improve outcomes. Key Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement: London Borough of Barking and Dagenham: UKON works closely with the borough’s Cultural Participation Team, Participation and Engagement Team, Children and Young Peoples Network, Health and Inequality Team, and other departments to ensure projects and events are safely delivered, aligned with local regulations, and responsive to community needs. Barking Learning Centre and Dagenham Learning Centre: These partnerships support the development and delivery of the Carnival Arts Project, enabling educational and cultural enrichment for participants. Youth Spot Bar and Make Your Mark: Collaboration with these organisations strengthens volunteer recruitment, training opportunities, and the delivery of carnival arts and summer activities projects, ensuring initiatives are relevant, interactive, and impactful. Barking and Dagenham Carnival Steering Group: This group, composed of schools, colleges, community members, employers, and local organisations, provides guidance for the direction of the Carnival, reflecting the diversity of the borough. Grassroots Organisations and Schools: Partnerships with organisations such as Future MOLDS, Gascoigne Primary School, and Marsh Green Primary School allow community-driven ideas to shape the delivery of services, ensuring projects are grounded in local needs. John Smith House Consortium and Barking and Dagenham Children’s and Young Peoples Forum: Through these forums, UKON gathers feedback and collaborates on planning and delivering services, prioritising the needs of children and young people. Consortium of Grassroots Organisations: Collaboration with BDYD, Elevate Her, Mums on a Mission, Right Development Foundation, and Triangles enhances planning and delivery of community-focused projects, increasing reach and effectiveness. Additional Collaborations: UKON also works with Barking and Dagenham Giving, the council’s Cultural Participation Team, L&Q, University of East London, Barking and Dagenham Adult College, Barking and Dagenham Youth Service, Barking and Dagenham Community Music Hub, and Pen to Print. These partnerships support feedback gathering, planning, and delivery of diverse community-focused initiatives. Response to Feedback: UKON is committed to actively responding to all forms of feedback. By listening and incorporating stakeholder suggestions and concerns, the company ensures its services continue to improve and meet community needs. This feedback loop allows UKON to implement adaptive strategies that reflect the evolving needs and aspirations of residents across Barking and Dagenham.
No remuneration was received
No transfer of assets other than for full consideration
This report was approved by the board of directors on
24 September 2025
And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Anthony Frederick
Status: Director