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# ELEVATOR ARTS CIC

## Company limited by guarantee

## Company Registration Number:
12467300 (England and Wales)

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

## Period of accounts

## Start date: 1 March 2025

## End date: 31 August 2025

# ELEVATOR ARTS CIC

## Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 August 2025

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

# ELEVATOR ARTS CIC

Directors' report period ended 31 August 2025

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 31 August 2025

Directors

The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
1 March 2025 to 31 August 2025

Alison Caroline Amy Garner
Michelle Lisa Barrington
Eleanore Frances Fionnah Mccann

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
14 May 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Alison Caroline Amy Garner
Status: Director

# ELEVATOR ARTS CIC

## Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 31 August 2025

| 31 August 2025 | 28 February 2025
--- | --- | ---
| £ | £
Turnover: | 48,437 | 82,075
Cost of sales: | ( 32,520 ) | ( 20,520 )
Gross profit(or loss): | 15,917 | 61,555
Administrative expenses: | ( 32,742 ) | ( 55,403 )
Operating profit(or loss): | (16,825) | 6,152
Interest receivable and similar income: | 215 | 632
Profit(or loss) before tax: | (16,610) | 6,784
Tax: | 3,156 | ( 1,289 )
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: | (13,454) | 5,495

# ELEVATOR ARTS CIC

## Balance sheet

As at 31 August 2025

| Notes | 31 August 2025 | 28 February 2025
--- | --- | --- | ---
|  | £ | £
Fixed assets
Tangible assets: | 3 | 1,172 | 294
Total fixed assets: |  | 1,172 | 294
Current assets
Debtors: | 4 | 524 | 525
Cash at bank and in hand: |  | 72,113 | 69,757
Total current assets: |  | 72,637 | 70,282
Prepayments and accrued income: |  | 978 | 184
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: | 5 | ( 3,357 ) | ( 2,966 )
Net current assets (liabilities): |  | 70,258 | 67,500
Total assets less current liabilities: |  | 71,430 | 67,794
Provision for liabilities: |  | ( 223 ) | ( 56 )
Accruals and deferred income: |  | ( 75,279 ) | ( 58,356 )
Total net assets (liabilities): |  | (4,072) | 9,382
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: |  | (4,072) | 9,382
Total members' funds: |  | ( 4,072) | 9,382

The notes form part of these financial statements

# ELEVATOR ARTS CIC

## 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 14 May 2026
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Alison Caroline Amy Garner
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

# ELEVATOR ARTS CIC

## 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 measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for goods supplied, net of discounts and Value Added Tax. Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership have transferred to the buyer, usually on despatch of the goods; the amount of revenue can be measured reliably; it is probable that the associated economic benefits will flow to the entity; and the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transactions can be measured reliably.

  Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy

  Tangible assets are initially measured at cost, and are subsequently measured at cost less any accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses or at a revalued amount. Any tangible assets carried at a revalued amount are recorded at the fair value at the date of revaluation less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses. An increase in the carrying amount of an asset as a result of a revaluation is recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated in capital and reserves. However, the increase is recognised in profit or loss to the extent that it reverses a revaluation decrease of the same asset previously recognised in profit or loss. A decrease in the carrying amount of an asset as a result of revaluation is recognised in other comprehensive income to the extent of any previously recognised revaluation increase accumulated in capital and reserves. If a revaluation decrease exceeds the accumulated revaluation gains accumulated in capital and reserves in respect of that asset, the excess is recognised in profit or loss. Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost of an asset, less its estimated residual value, over the useful economic life of that asset as follows: Office equipment: Straight line over 3 years IMPAIRMENT A review for indicators of impairment is carried out at each reporting date, with the recoverable amount being estimated where such indicators exist. Where the carrying value exceeds the recoverable amount, the asset is impaired accordingly. Prior impairments are also reviewed for possible reversal at each reporting date.

  Valuation information and policy

  The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, as modified by the revaluation of certain assets. The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company.

  Other accounting policies

  DEFERRED TAX Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed at the reporting date. Unrelieved tax losses and other deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent that it is more likely than not that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. Deferred tax is measured on an undiscounted basis at the tax rates that would apply in the periods in which timing differences are expected to reverse, based on tax rates and laws enacted at the statement of financial position date. LIMITED BY GUARANTEE The company is limited by guarantee and has no share capital. Every member of the company undertakes to contribute to the assets of the company, in the event of a winding up, such an amount as may be required not exceeding £1.

# ELEVATOR ARTS CIC

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 August 2025

- ## 2. Employees

  | 31 August 2025 | 28 February 2025
  --- | --- | ---
  Average number of employees during the period | 3 | 3

# ELEVATOR ARTS CIC

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 August 2025

## 3. Tangible assets

| Land & buildings | Plant & machinery | Fixtures & fittings | Office equipment | Motor vehicles | Total
--- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Cost | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £
At 1 March 2025 |  |  |  | 865 |  | 865
Additions |  |  |  | 1,226 |  | 1,226
Disposals |  |  |  |  |  |
Revaluations |  |  |  |  |  |
Transfers |  |  |  |  |  |
At 31 August 2025 |  |  |  | 2,091 |  | 2,091
Depreciation |  |  |  |  |  |
At 1 March 2025 |  |  |  | 571 |  | 571
Charge for year |  |  |  | 348 |  | 348
On disposals |  |  |  |  |  |
Other adjustments |  |  |  |  |  |
At 31 August 2025 |  |  |  | 919 |  | 919
Net book value |  |  |  |  |  |
At 31 August 2025 |  |  |  | 1,172 |  | 1,172
At 28 February 2025 |  |  |  | 294 |  | 294

# ELEVATOR ARTS CIC

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 August 2025

## 4. Debtors

| 31 August 2025 | 28 February 2025
--- | --- | ---
| £ | £
Other debtors | 524 | 525
Total | 524 | 525

# ELEVATOR ARTS CIC

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 August 2025

## 5. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

| 31 August 2025 | 28 February 2025
--- | --- | ---
| £ | £
Trade creditors | 2,205 | 41
Taxation and social security | 222 | 1,936
Other creditors | 930 | 989
Total | 3,357 | 2,966

# COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

### ELEVATOR ARTS CIC

### Company Number: 12467300 (England and Wales)

### Year Ending: 31 August 2025

Company activities and impact

In 2025, Elevator Arts continued to support young people’s mental health and wellbeing through transformative arts and drama projects in Southend and South Essex. We have created inclusive, youth-led spaces where creativity fosters resilience, confidence and a positive sense of self. Throughout this season, we continued the success and growth of our projects, including BLAST Youth Theatre and Sound ON and introduced new projects like Zine Lab, Excav8, which have made a tangible impact on the lives of the children and young people we serve. Additionally, our work in schools, including after-school clubs, have nurtured a passion for learning and creativity, and our Creative Routes project has strengthened organisational capacity and refined our methodologies. Elevator Arts remains committed to providing accessible, high-quality arts experiences that address the unique needs of our community, particularly for those experiencing disadvantage or challenging circumstances. Our projects continue to be supported by dedicated funders, partners, and, most importantly, the passionate individuals who bring them to life. During March-August 2025, we have worked with 66 children & young people & delivered 67.5 hours of workshops. - 35% of participants had a disability or long-term health condition. - 45% of participants have English as an additional language. - 34% of participants' ethnicity was Black, Asian or another ethnic minority. Between March-August 2025, Elevator Arts key partners included: Welcome To The UK, Signpost (Basildon), Towngate Theatre, Metal (Southend), Southend Theatres, South Essex Homes, Southend Young Carers, Southend Museums, Southend Libraries. Key funders included: The National Lottery through Arts Council England, The National Lottery Community Fund, Essex Community Foundation, Comic Relief Community Fund. CREATIVE ROUTES Creative Routes continued into 2025 with funding from the National Lottery through Arts Council England. As a strategic initiative, following the delivery of our R&D workshops, we used the insights gathered to develop our CPD course and refine the Elevator Arts strategy. We also collaborated with drama therapist Emily Skarett-Ball to creatively define our core values and embed them within both our CPD resources and overall methodology. Building on past successes, Creative Routes advances inclusivity, diversity, and community impact in Essex’s youth arts scene. BLAST YOUTH THEATRE Building on the continued success of BLAST Youth Theatre in Southend, we launched a new group in Basildon with support from partners Welcome to the UK, Signpost Basildon, and the Towngate Theatre. In July 2025, both groups came together to perform Found, written by Kate Austen, at the Dixon Studio, Southend, and the Towngate Theatre, Basildon. For many participants, this was their first experience performing in a professional theatre setting. Across both performances, we welcomed 100 audience members through the doors. SOUND ON Relaunched in September 2024, Sound ON is a creative initiative for children living in South Essex Homes’ temporary accommodation, funded by the National Lottery Community Fund until July 2026. The project offers weekly after-school sessions for children aged 6 and above, fostering confidence, communication, and emotional well-being through drama, crafts, and creative writing. During the summer term, participants explored a range of folk tales, taking part in drama games and themed craft activities, and concluded the term by creating their own puppets and performing a story. Led by professional artists, the sessions provide a safe, inclusive space for creative expression and personal growth, reinforcing Elevator Arts’ commitment to supporting vulnerable young people. ZINE LAB From March to May 2025, we delivered Zine Lab, a 10-week creative project with young carers at Southend’s Central Library, led by artist Connor Turansky. Participants designed pop-up zines, multisensory books that combined traditional paper crafting with cutting-edge augmented reality technology, merging tactile creativity with digital innovation. Together, they produced a collaborative zine, which was later exhibited in the library. The project concluded with a celebratory event where families and friends were invited to view and celebrate the young people’s achievements. excav8 excav8 was a 13-week creative project with home-educated young people at Southend’s Central Museum and the Beecroft Gallery, led by artist Laura Trevail. The sessions integrated physical creativity with digital tools, including micro:bit technology, enabling participants to develop new skills and explore interactive media. Participants drew inspiration from the museum’s exhibitions to create their own artworks, combining traditional and digital techniques. The project culminated in a sharing event and exhibition, where family and friends were invited to celebrate the young people’s achievements.

Consultation with stakeholders

Elevator Arts’ key stakeholders include community organisations, the young people who access their services, and grant funding bodies. The company is led by youth arts professionals who are deeply embedded within the Southend community. We take a community- and youth-centred approach to decision-making, ensuring that our performance and arts projects are responsive to the needs and interests of those we work with. We involve the community by: - Co-designing projects with our community partners and artists. - Holding regular conversations with young participants to gather feedback and ideas that shape our projects. - Running taster sessions and engagement activities to build trust, understand young people’s needs and interests, and empower them to have a voice in project development. We undertake comprehensive monitoring and evaluation for all our projects, including surveys, reflective discussions, and recorded feedback from participants, artists, community partners, and family members. These insights are used to inform and improve the design and delivery of future projects. PROJECT FEEDBACK: BLAST YOUTH THEATRE MEMBER: “I enjoyed taking part because it made me feel like I belong.” BLAST YOUTH THEATRE MEMBER: “It made me feel more confident in speaking in public.” EXCAV8 PARTICIPANT: “I enjoyed being creative with different craft materials and having freedom to make what I want.” MUSEUM STAFF (EXCAV8): “Having the opportunity to display their work in a museum and gallery setting enhanced a sense of self confidence and pride for the participants” EXCAV8 FACILITATOR: “Elevator were thorough, considerate, practical and great to work with. The planning being focused on the participants' experience worked well.” ZINE LAB PARTICIPANT: “I enjoyed these 10 weeks very much and would go through it all again with the same group of people. It helped me express my creativity and it made me very happy and comforted. Thank you everyone who was here, I’m very grateful for it all.” PARENT OF ZINELAB PARTICIPANT: “You may not know how important this Zine project was for H, but I can tell you that there is not enough “thank yous” from me to you all for what you gave “confidence and so on” to my daughter” During this period, we secured multi-year funding from BBC Children in Need to continue delivering BLAST Youth Theatre in Basildon and Southend. Our partnership with Welcome to the UK continues to strengthen, with plans underway to launch a new group in Thurrock (Grays). We are also developing the next phase of the excav8 project in collaboration with Southend Museums, and entering the second year of Sound ON with South Essex Homes. In addition, we have secured multi-year funding to support our ongoing work with Southend Young Carers, further strengthening this important partnership. Alongside our community projects, we have continued to develop our CPD offer for artists and educators, expanding our reach and increasing our work in local schools to support creative learning and engagement. As we move into 2025, we look forward to expanding our reach and continuing to use the arts as a powerful tool for social change, personal growth, and community empowerment.

Directors' remuneration

The total amount paid or receivable by directors as Directors remuneration in respect of qualifying services was £18,662 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
1 September 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Alison Caroline Amy Garner
Status: Director