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# PHOTO NORTH FESTIVAL COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

## Company limited by guarantee

## Company Registration Number:
12156847 (England and Wales)

## Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 August 2025

## Period of accounts

## Start date: 1 September 2024

## End date: 31 August 2025

# PHOTO NORTH FESTIVAL COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

## Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 August 2025

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

# PHOTO NORTH FESTIVAL COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

## Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 31 August 2025

| 2025 | 2024
--- | --- | ---
| £ | £
Turnover: | 32,627 | 36,179
Cost of sales: | ( 32,924 ) | ( 36,703 )
Gross profit(or loss): | (297) | (524)
Distribution costs: | 0 | 0
Administrative expenses: | 0 | 0
Other operating income: | 0 | 0
Operating profit(or loss): | (297) | (524)
Interest receivable and similar income: | 0 | 0
Interest payable and similar charges: | 0 | 0
Profit(or loss) before tax: | (297) | (524)
Tax: | 0 | 0
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: | (297) | (524)

# PHOTO NORTH FESTIVAL COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

## Balance sheet

As at 31 August 2025

| Notes | 2025 | 2024
--- | --- | --- | ---
|  | £ | £
Fixed assets
Intangible assets: |  | 0 | 0
Tangible assets: |  | 0 | 0
Investments: |  | 0 | 0
Total fixed assets: |  | 0 | 0
Current assets
Stocks: |  | 0 | 0
Debtors: |  | 0 | 0
Cash at bank and in hand: |  | 2,195 | 2,493
Investments: |  | 0 | 0
Total current assets: |  | 2,195 | 2,493
Prepayments and accrued income: |  | 0 | 0
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: |  | 0 | 0
Net current assets (liabilities): |  | 2,195 | 2,493
Total assets less current liabilities: |  | 2,195 | 2,493
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year: |  | 0 | 0
Provision for liabilities: |  | 0 | 0
Accruals and deferred income: |  | 0 | 0
Total net assets (liabilities): |  | 2,195 | 2,493
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: |  | 2,195 | 2,493
Total members' funds: |  | 2,195 | 2,493

The notes form part of these financial statements

# PHOTO NORTH FESTIVAL COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

## Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 August 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 11 May 2026
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Sharon Price
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

# PHOTO NORTH FESTIVAL COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 August 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

  Turnover is recognised on a cash basis and represents income received during the year from sponsorship, ticket sales, and other commercial activities related to the delivery of Photo North's programmes.

# PHOTO NORTH FESTIVAL COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 August 2025

- ## 2. Employees

  | 2025 | 2024
  --- | --- | ---
  Average number of employees during the period | 0 | 0

# COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

### PHOTO NORTH FESTIVAL COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

### Company Number: 12156847 (England and Wales)

### Year Ending: 31 August 2025

Company activities and impact

Company Activities and Impact (01 Sept 2024 – 31 Aug 2025)Photo North Festival CIC operates an annual photography and visual storytelling festival that promotes social engagement, education, and emerging creative talent. During the financial year 2024-2025, the company's activities benefited the community in the following ways: Festival Delivery and Public Engagement: The company successfully curated and delivered the Photo North Festival, engaging local residents and photography enthusiasts with exhibitions and talks that encouraged creative discussion and community cohesion. Support for the Creative Economy: The festival provided essential freelance opportunities for creative professionals, including photographers, curators, and event technicians, supporting employment within the cultural sector during the 2025 cycle. Educational Outreach: We maintained our commitment to professional development by partnering with universities and colleges to provide students and emerging artists with mentoring and industry connections. Platforming Underrepresented Voices: The 2025 programme continued to feature diverse exhibitions highlighting social themes, giving a platform to underrepresented voices and prompting critical public engagement with documentary photography. Reinvestment of Funds: All income received through sponsorships and ticket sales was reinvested into the delivery of cultural events, ensuring public access to high-quality visual storytelling and workshops.

Consultation with stakeholders

During the financial year, Photo North Festival CIC maintained a regular and active consultation process with its key stakeholders, including festival attendees, exhibiting artists, educational partners, and local community groups. Attendee Feedback: We gathered qualitative feedback through in-person consultations during the 2025 festival events, as well as through post-event digital surveys and social media engagement. Partner Engagement: We held planning and review meetings with our primary venue partners, to ensure our events met local cultural needs and accessibility standards. Educational Collaboration: Frequent dialogue was maintained with representatives from universities and colleges to tailor our mentoring and portfolio review sessions to the specific requirements of their students. Artist Consultation: We consulted with freelance creative professionals and curators to ensure our platform continues to provide meaningful career support and fair working conditions within the sector. Given the small, community-focused scale of our organisation, this iterative and responsive approach to consultation remains the most effective way to ensure our programming stays relevant to the needs of our beneficiaries.

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 May 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Sharon Price
Status: Director