SUSTAINABLE ARTIST C.I.C.

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
15363915 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024

Period of accounts

Start date: 20 December 2023

End date: 31 December 2024

SUSTAINABLE ARTIST C.I.C.

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

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

SUSTAINABLE ARTIST C.I.C.

Directors' report period ended 31 December 2024

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

Principal activities of the company

During the financial year ending 31 December 2024, the principal activity of Sustainable Artist was to support the development, visibility, and professional growth of emerging and underrepresented artists across the UK, particularly in the Yorkshire region. The company delivered a range of services including workshops and training on portfolio development, branding, and sustainable practices in art. It also provided employment support, guidance on fair pay, and referrals to creative institutions. Exhibition opportunities and charitable events, such as a fundraising art auction in partnership with Refuge, helped raise the profile of artists and promoted social causes. As a designated Arts Council Support Worker, the company also supported neurodivergent artists in accessing grant funding. These activities were all aligned with the company's mission to empower creatives, increase accessibility within the arts, and use artistic practice as a tool for economic and social inclusion.

Political and charitable donations

A charitable contribution of £275 was made to Refuge, through a charity art auction held in partnership with Refuge, the UK’s largest domestic abuse charity. Proceeds from the event supported Refuge’s work with survivors of domestic violence. This initiative aligned with the company’s mission to use art as a vehicle for social good and community support.

Company policy on disabled employees

Sustainable Artist is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring that disabled individuals are supported and empowered to contribute meaningfully to the organisation’s activities. The company provides reasonable adjustments to accommodate individual needs in both employment and engagement. For example, disabled team members with mobility challenges are permitted to run workshops virtually, ensuring equal access to work opportunities without barriers. As an Arts Council Support Worker, the company has also provided tailored support to neurodivergent artists in applying for grant funding. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where disabled artists and employees are valued, respected, and supported in their professional development. This policy is in line with the Equality Act 2010 and reflects our broader mission to increase accessibility and inclusion within the creative sector.

Additional information

The company’s designation as an Arts Council Support Worker and the support provided to neurodivergent artists in applying for grant funding. A charity art auction held in partnership with Refuge to raise funds for domestic abuse survivors. Feedback and consultation with key stakeholders, including the Scotts Creative Art Foundation, influencing course development. Policies on inclusivity, including adjustments for disabled employees, such as the option to deliver workshops virtually. Details of partnerships and outreach that extended the company’s impact across Yorkshire’s creative sector.



Directors

The director shown below has held office during the period of
11 February 2024 to 31 December 2024

Omofolashade Anike Alli

The director shown below has held office during the period of
5 February 2024 to 31 December 2024

Shadeen Shakeire Thomas

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

Dolapo Suzan Olamide David

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
16 September 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Dolapo Suzan Olamide David
Status: Director

SUSTAINABLE ARTIST C.I.C.

Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

2024


£
Turnover: 1,170
Cost of sales: ( 1,866 )
Gross profit(or loss): (696)
Distribution costs: 0
Administrative expenses: 0
Other operating income: 0
Operating profit(or loss): (696)
Interest receivable and similar income: 0
Interest payable and similar charges: 0
Profit(or loss) before tax: (696)
Tax: 0
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: (696)

SUSTAINABLE ARTIST C.I.C.

Balance sheet

As at 31 December 2024

Notes 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: 1,170
Total current assets: 1,170
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 3 ( 1,866 )
Net current assets (liabilities): (696)
Total assets less current liabilities: (696)
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year:   0
Provision for liabilities: 0
Accruals and deferred income: 0
Total net assets (liabilities): (696)
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: (696)
Total members' funds: ( 696)

The notes form part of these financial statements

SUSTAINABLE ARTIST C.I.C.

Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 December 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 16 September 2025
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Dolapo Suzan Olamide David
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

SUSTAINABLE ARTIST C.I.C.

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 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

    Turnover policy

    Turnover represents the total income generated from the company’s primary activities during the financial year. This includes sales of online courses, workshop fees, proceeds from charity art auctions, and commissioned training services. Revenue is recognised when the service has been delivered, and the amount can be measured reliably. For online course sales, income is recognised at the point of sale. Commissioned services and training fees are recognised upon completion of delivery. Proceeds from art auctions are recognised once the event has taken place and payment has been received. All turnover is measured at the fair value of consideration received or receivable, excluding VAT.

SUSTAINABLE ARTIST C.I.C.

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

  • 2. Employees

    2024
    Average number of employees during the period 1

SUSTAINABLE ARTIST C.I.C.

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

3. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

2024
£
Bank loans and overdrafts 0
Amounts due under finance leases and hire purchase contracts 0
Trade creditors 0
Taxation and social security 0
Accruals and deferred income 0
Other creditors 1,866
Total 1,866

SUSTAINABLE ARTIST C.I.C.

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

4. Financial Commitments

At the balance sheet date, the company had the following financial commitments: A rolling monthly agreement for a serviced office in Leeds city centre at £50 per month. A monthly subscription for website hosting and email services at £36.40 per month. These commitments are cancellable on a monthly basis but are expected to continue into the next financial year.

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

SUSTAINABLE ARTIST C.I.C.

Company Number: 15363915 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 31 December 2024

Company activities and impact

During the 2023–2024 financial year, Sustainable Artist empowered the creative community through training, employment support, and inclusive programming. We were designated as an Arts Council Support Worker and provided tailored guidance to neurodivergent artists applying for Arts Council grants, helping them access vital funding. We delivered workshops on portfolio development, branding, and sustainable practices, and supported artists in securing freelance and part-time opportunities. In June 2024, we hosted a charity art auction in partnership with Refuge, raising funds for domestic abuse survivors while promoting socially engaged art. Commissioned by Unity Enterprise Centre, we also delivered website development training for creative entrepreneurs to enhance their digital presence. Our referral network connected emerging artists to institutions like the Scotts Creative Art Foundation, and our mailing list, which reaches thousands of Yorkshire-based artists, circulated high-quality opportunities. These activities have strengthened artists' economic resilience and championed accessibility and equity within the creative sector.

Consultation with stakeholders

As a community-focused organisation, Sustainable Artist regularly engages with stakeholders who benefit from our services. A key stakeholder is the Scotts Creative Art Foundation, an arts institution subscribed to our mailing list. They share employment and funding opportunities from Sustainable Artist with their network of over 6,000 creatives across Yorkshire, extending our impact. We consulted directly with Dr Sue Armstrong, the Foundation’s Founder, Trustee, and Artistic Director, who reviewed our “How to Make Money as an Artist” course. Dr Armstrong noted: “The content was informative and comprehensive, providing emerging artists with a mine of useful information focused on business and career development.” She also praised the online course as “an extremely valuable resource offered at a price that makes it accessible for all.” Her feedback has been instrumental in shaping how we deliver our training and ensure it meets the needs of underrepresented and emerging artists across the region.

Directors' remuneration

The total amount paid or receivable by directors in respect of qualifying services was £632.23. There were no other transactions or arrangements in connection with the remuneration of directors, or compensation for director’s loss of office, which require to be disclosed.

Transfer of assets

No transfer of assets other than for full consideration

This report was approved by the board of directors on
16 September 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Ms Dolapo Suzan Olamide David
Status: Director