DEAF EXPLORER CIC

Company Registration Number:
11639684 (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

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Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

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

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Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

2025 2024


£

£
Turnover: 145,977 444,518
Cost of sales: ( 33,702 ) ( 144,117 )
Gross profit(or loss): 112,275 300,401
Administrative expenses: ( 212,576 ) ( 221,680 )
Operating profit(or loss): (100,301) 78,721
Profit(or loss) before tax: (100,301) 78,721
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: (100,301) 78,721

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Balance sheet

As at 31 March 2025

Notes 2025 2024


£

£
Called up share capital not paid: 3 3
Fixed assets
Intangible assets:   0 0
Tangible assets: 3 7,726 14,790
Investments:   0 0
Total fixed assets: 7,726 14,790
Current assets
Stocks:   0 0
Debtors:   0 0
Cash at bank and in hand: 1,878 86,555
Investments:   0 0
Total current assets: 1,878 86,555
Prepayments and accrued income: 0 1,326
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 4 ( 21,758 ) ( 9,241 )
Net current assets (liabilities): (19,880) 78,640
Total assets less current liabilities: (12,151) 93,433
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year:   0 0
Provision for liabilities: 0 0
Accruals and deferred income: 0 ( 2,640 )
Total net assets (liabilities): (12,151) 90,793
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital: 3 3
Share premium account: 0 0
Other reserves: 0 0
Profit and loss account: (12,154 ) 90,790
Total Shareholders' funds: ( 12,151 ) 90,793

The notes form part of these financial statements

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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.

This report was approved by the board of directors on 30 December 2025
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Alan McLean
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

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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 represents amounts chargeable for professional services provided, recognized as a proportion of the total engagement value based on the fair value of work completed at year-end. Provision is made for unbilled amounts where payment is contingent.

    Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy

    Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Cost includes the original purchase price and any costs directly attributable to bringing the asset to its working condition for its intended use. Tangible fixed assets are reviewed at each balance sheet date to assess if there are indications of impairment. If such indications exist, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated to determine any impairment loss, which is then recognized in the income statement. When an asset is disposed of or retired, its cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the financial records, and any resulting gain or loss is recorded in the income statement.

    Intangible fixed assets amortisation policy

    ntangible assets are non-monetary assets without physical substance, identifiable and controlled by the company, from which future economic benefits are expected to flow. They are recognised only when the cost can be measured reliably. Intangible assets are stated at cost less accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses. Cost includes the purchase price and any directly attributable costs of preparing the asset for its intended use. The carrying values of intangible assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. If an indication of impairment is identified, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated, and any resulting impairment loss is recognised immediately in the income statement. Upon the derecognition of an intangible asset, the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset (cost less accumulated amortisation and impairment) is recognised as a gain or loss in the income statement.

    Valuation information and policy

    The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention, modified to include the revaluation of certain non-current assets and the measurement of specific financial instruments and investment properties at fair value where permitted by applicable accounting standards.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

  • 2. Employees

    2025 2024
    Average number of employees during the period 0 0

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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 0 0 0 14,790 0 14,790
Additions 0 0 0 0 0 0
Disposals 0 0 0 0 0 0
Revaluations 0 0 0 0 0 0
Transfers 0 0 0 0 0 0
At 31 March 2025 0 0 0 14,790 0 14,790
Depreciation
At 1 April 2024 0 0 0 0 0 0
Charge for year 0 0 0 7,064 0 7,064
On disposals 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other adjustments 0 0 0 0 0
At 31 March 2025 0 0 0 7,064 0 7,064
Net book value
At 31 March 2025 0 0 0 7,726 0 7,726
At 31 March 2024 0 0 0 14,790 0 14,790

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

4. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

2025 2024
£ £
Bank loans and overdrafts 0 0
Amounts due under finance leases and hire purchase contracts 0 0
Trade creditors 20,990 6,601
Taxation and social security 768 0
Accruals and deferred income 0 2,640
Other creditors 0 0
Total 21,758 9,241

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

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Company Number: 11639684 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 31 March 2025

Company activities and impact

During the year ending 31 March 2025, Deaf Explorer CIC delivered arts, sector-support, and governance activity funded primarily through Arts Council England’s Investment Principles Support Organisation (IPSO) programme. The company’s activity focused on improving access, representation, and professional development for Deaf, hard of hearing, and intersectional artists across theatre, outdoor arts, dance, and family work. This included commissioning and supporting Deaf-led creative work, advising festivals and venues on Deaf access, delivering professional development opportunities, and building national partnerships across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. Alongside artistic activity, Deaf Explorer invested in governance improvement, evaluation frameworks, and organisational learning following an independent governance review. This work benefited the Deaf arts community by strengthening accountability, transparency, and inclusive practice within the organisation and across the wider sector. The company’s work during this period contributed to increased visibility of Deaf artists, improved access standards within partner organisations, and the continued development of pathways for Deaf creatives to progress their careers.

Consultation with stakeholders

Deaf Explorer CIC’s stakeholders include Deaf and hard of hearing artists, freelancers, partner arts organisations, funders, interpreters, and Deaf audiences. Stakeholder consultation took place through structured feedback sessions, accessible evaluation tools (including BSL-supported feedback), one-to-one artist conversations, and sector meetings. Feedback from Deaf artists and partners directly informed changes to programming, access approaches, governance practices, and future planning. The organisation responded to consultation feedback by prioritising Deaf-led delivery, strengthening access provision, improving governance structures, and implementing plans to increase transparency in decision-making and communication.

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
30 December 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Alan McLean
Status: Director