JOHN PEEL CENTRE FOR CREATIVE ARTS CIC

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
07390753 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025

Period of accounts

Start date: 1 April 2024

End date: 31 March 2025

JOHN PEEL CENTRE FOR CREATIVE ARTS CIC

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

Balance sheet
Additional notes
Balance sheet notes
Community Interest Report

JOHN PEEL CENTRE FOR CREATIVE ARTS CIC

Balance sheet

As at 31 March 2025

Notes 2025 2024


£

£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets: 3 601,081 627,638
Total fixed assets: 601,081 627,638
Current assets
Stocks: 4 3,702 3,465
Debtors: 5 15,303 8,303
Cash at bank and in hand: 39,120 18,169
Total current assets: 58,125 29,937
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 6 ( 112,166 ) ( 84,658 )
Net current assets (liabilities): (54,041) (54,721)
Total assets less current liabilities: 547,040 572,917
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year: 7 ( 517,122 ) ( 543,639 )
Total net assets (liabilities): 29,918 29,278
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 29,918 29,278
Total members' funds: 29,918 29,278

The notes form part of these financial statements

JOHN PEEL CENTRE FOR CREATIVE ARTS CIC

Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 March 2025 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.

The directors have chosen not to file a copy of the company's profit and loss account.

This report was approved by the board of directors on 11 December 2025
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Andrew Patton
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

JOHN PEEL CENTRE FOR CREATIVE ARTS CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

  • 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

    Revenue comprises sales of goods or services provided to customers net of value added tax and other sales taxes, less an appropriate deduction for actual and expected returns and discounts. Revenue is recognised when performance obligations are satisfied and the control of goods or services is transferred to the buyer. Where the performance obligation is satisfied over time, revenue is recognised in accordance with its progress towards complete satisfaction of that performance obligation. When cash inflows are deferred and represent a financing arrangement, the promised consideration is adjusted for the effects of the time value of money, which is recognised as interest income.

    Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy

    Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses. Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases: Leasehold land and buildings straight line over 25 years Plant and equipment 20% reducing balance The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is credited or charged to surplus or deficit.

    Intangible fixed assets amortisation policy

    Intangible assets consist of a music library, this library has now been fully amortised. Amortisation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases: Music library Fully amortised

    Other accounting policies

    Stocks Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. At each reporting date, an assessment is made for impairment. Any excess of the carrying amount of stocks over its estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell is recognised as an impairment loss in profit or loss. Reversals of impairment losses are also recognised in profit or loss. Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities. Financial instruments The company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments. Financial instruments are recognised in the company's balance sheet when the company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. Basic financial assets Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised. Classification of financial liabilities Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities. Basic financial liabilities Basic financial liabilities, including creditors, are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised. Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method. Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Taxation The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax. Current tax The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the profit and loss account because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. The company’s liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting end date. Deferred tax Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all timing differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the timing difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the tax profit nor the accounting profit. The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting end date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset is realised. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the profit and loss account, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when the company has a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to taxes levied by the same tax authority. Retirement benefits Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due. Government grants Government grants are recognised at the fair value of the asset received or receivable when there is reasonable assurance that the grant conditions will be met and the grants will be received. A grant that specifies performance conditions is recognised in income when the performance conditions are met. Where a grant does not specify performance conditions it is recognised in income when the proceeds are received or receivable. A grant received before the recognition criteria are satisfied is recognised as a liability. Grants relating to an asset are recognised in income systematically over the asset's expected useful life.

JOHN PEEL CENTRE FOR CREATIVE ARTS CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

  • 2. Employees

    2025 2024
    Average number of employees during the period 8 10

JOHN PEEL CENTRE FOR CREATIVE ARTS CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

3. Tangible assets

Land & buildings Plant & machinery Fixtures & fittings Office equipment Motor vehicles Total
Cost £ £ £ £ £ £
At 1 April 2024 996,668 52,794 1,049,462
Additions 6,330 13,301 19,631
Disposals
Revaluations
Transfers
At 31 March 2025 1,002,998 66,095 1,069,093
Depreciation
At 1 April 2024 395,843 25,981 421,824
Charge for year 40,120 6,068 46,188
On disposals
Other adjustments
At 31 March 2025 435,963 32,049 468,012
Net book value
At 31 March 2025 567,035 34,046 601,081
At 31 March 2024 600,825 26,813 627,638

JOHN PEEL CENTRE FOR CREATIVE ARTS CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

4. Stocks

2025 2024
£ £
Stocks 3,702 3,465
Total 3,702 3,465

JOHN PEEL CENTRE FOR CREATIVE ARTS CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

5. Debtors

2025 2024
£ £
Trade debtors 4,651 959
Other debtors 10,652 7,344
Total 15,303 8,303

JOHN PEEL CENTRE FOR CREATIVE ARTS CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

6. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

2025 2024
£ £
Trade creditors 33,098 8,494
Taxation and social security 1,866 5,432
Other creditors 77,202 70,732
Total 112,166 84,658

JOHN PEEL CENTRE FOR CREATIVE ARTS CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

7. Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year note

2025 2024
£ £
Other creditors 517,122 543,639
Total 517,122 543,639

Deferred capital grants to be recognised after five years £340,045 (2024 £411,872).

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

JOHN PEEL CENTRE FOR CREATIVE ARTS CIC

Company Number: 07390753 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 31 March 2025

Company activities and impact

The UK live music and performing arts sector continue to struggle under economic and cultural pressures. The Music Venues Trust annual report 2024, shows a decline in audience visits of 15.4% since 2023, and the climate is certainly challenging for the John Peel Centre (JPC). Despite this, 2024 saw an increased number of performances, and a significant increase in community users and local businesses benefiting from the John Peel Centre space. Regular users included a young theatre company, and an older person's movement class and the JPC held several cultural and community-led events. A supportive political climate locally for the cultural redevelopment of Stowmarket and surrounding area, meant plans to unite our Church Walk venue with the Grade 1 listed building on Market Place made progress. Funding was sought for the expansion, and steps were taken in the planning stages to re-connect the two buildings, with the aim of work taking place in 2026. In the meantime, the Market Place space provided opportunity for us to expand our mission to provide equal access to arts and culture for all, increasing our reach through a programme of live performances, social and cultural events and an increased hospitality offer through a now popular daytime cafe, and new and growing evening bar and social space.

Consultation with stakeholders

Our stakeholders include our volunteer community, audiences and participants, town, district and county councils, community group leaders, artists, and a growing number of sponsors and supporters. We held regular forums with volunteers to gather feedback on best practices and ideas that guide future development and programming at the centre. Meetings with the local town council, individual councillors, Mid Suffolk District Council, and community and economic development teams, ensured unity in community objectives, providing us with insight into local economic and social objectives and policies, helping to inform programming, community events, and decision-making. Additionally, in response to witnessing challenges faced by young artists in today’s climate, we instigated plans for a future Young Creatives Programme supporting career development, partnerships and networking. A new relationship was also forged with Tonic Music to promote mental health and well-being amongst artists, staff, and audience members. We continued to grow our working relationships with the Independent Venue Community and Music Venue Trust and Alliance, and discussions led us to establish future programmes to support touring artists and young learners at the JPC. We worked with Attitude is Everything and AccessAble, resulting in minor upgrades to our venue, strengthened policies, training for staff, and the subsequent awarding of the Live Events Access Charter Bronze Award. We offered work experience placements to local school students, who gained experience in marketing, social media, and video editing, sound and audio, and venue operations. The JPC attended The Culture, Media and Sport Committee session as part of a short inquiry into the ongoing crisis facing grassroots music venues, via invitation from the Music Venue Trust. The JPC welcomed the output document to which our evidence, together with that of other UK-wide venues, contributed.

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
11 December 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Andrew Patton
Status: Director