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Directors' report period ended
The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 30 October 2025
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Directors
The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
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30 October 2025
The above report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions in part 15 of the Companies Act 2006
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The notes form part of these financial statements
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In Spring 2024 Making Things Up CIC secured funding from Arts Council England to deliver 21 free improv comedy workshops (that we call our “Season 2”) in partnership with the homeless charity Coffee4Craig. The sessions took place at Coffee4Craig’s cafe, The Meanwhile, on Great Ducie Street in Manchester. Fourteen of these workshops fell within this accounting period. The workshops were designed for socially isolated people in Greater Manchester, including those experiencing homelessness, mental health challenges and poverty. They achieved their aim of reducing isolation, fostering interaction and building confidence. This was evidenced through feedback from participants and support workers at Coffee4Craig, and a new 5-minute film commissioned by us, created by Curlew Films. See here: makingthingsup.org/our-impact/ Case studies: A, new to street homelessness, overcame anxiety, became a regular participant, and now has full-time work and stable housing. B, previously isolated, re-engaged through the group, began volunteering, and explored arts-related employment. C, with complex needs, started participating and laughing for the first time, leading to better wellbeing and joining an amateur drama group. Making Things Up CIC further secured funding from The Supporting Act foundation to support the company’s core activities, development and running of improv workshops. Some of this grant was used in the accounting period to pay our directors to apply for a new Arts Council England grant for the next period of activity (season 3).
Our stakeholders are workshop participants, support organisations, and our team of artists and staff. We consult them through participant feedback (Outcome Star evaluations, observation, discussions), staff surveys and meetings, and partner records. Feedback shows that 100% of participants report improved wellbeing and confidence, 75% develop improv skills, and around 50% take steps to reintegrate into society. Artists and staff report improved skills in creating accessible work. All feedback informs ongoing planning, ensuring our activities benefit participants and partners. One example for a concrete change we made following feedback: In collaboration with our partner Coffee4Craig, we increased the social time after the workshop. This allows participants to stay until the Drop-In officially opens, which means they don’t have to go back out on the street between the workshop and evening service.
In total, the three directors received remuneration of £10.070 (2024: £3,120) during the year. £1,823 (2024: £645) of this was remuneration in return for their services as officers of the Company. The remaining £8,247 (2024 £2,475) was freelance production team remuneration.
No transfer of assets other than for full consideration
This report was approved by the board of directors on
20 May 2026
And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Barney Stevenson
Status: Director