CIRQART C.I.C.

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
SC623922 (Scotland)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 May 2025

Period of accounts

Start date: 1 June 2024

End date: 31 May 2025

CIRQART C.I.C.

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 May 2025

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

CIRQART C.I.C.

Directors' report period ended 31 May 2025

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

Principal activities of the company

The principal activity of the company continued to be that of a circus arts and community hub providing classes and workshops.



Directors

The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
1 June 2024 to 31 May 2025

R McFarlane
H Brzeska


The director shown below has held office during the period of
25 August 2024 to 31 May 2025

M Tsomo


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
29 May 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: H Brzeska
Status: Director

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Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 31 May 2025

2025 2024


£

£
Turnover: 75,410 77,425
Cost of sales: ( 47,467 ) ( 40,211 )
Gross profit(or loss): 27,943 37,214
Administrative expenses: ( 51,834 ) ( 44,606 )
Other operating income: 28,312 9,812
Operating profit(or loss): 4,421 2,420
Interest payable and similar charges: ( 539 ) ( 136 )
Profit(or loss) before tax: 3,882 2,284
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: 3,882 2,284

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Balance sheet

As at 31 May 2025

Notes 2025 2024


£

£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets: 3 9,376 90
Total fixed assets: 9,376 90
Current assets
Debtors: 4 450
Cash at bank and in hand: 1,035 1,927
Total current assets: 1,035 2,377
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 5 ( 9,300 ) ( 3,238 )
Net current assets (liabilities): (8,265) (861)
Total assets less current liabilities: 1,111 ( 771)
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year: 6 ( 333 ) ( 2,333 )
Total net assets (liabilities): 778 (3,104)
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 778 ( 3,104)
Total members' funds: 778 (3,104)

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 May 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 29 May 2026
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: H Brzeska
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

CIRQART C.I.C.

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 May 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 at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for goods and services provided in the normal course of business, and is shown net of VAT and other sales related taxes. The fair value of consideration takes into account trade discounts, settlement discounts and volume rebates.

    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: Plant and equipment 33.3% straight line Motor vehicles 33.3% straight line 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.

    Other accounting policies

    Impairment of fixed assets At each reporting period end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted. If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cashgenerating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or cashgenerating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised immediately in surplus or deficit, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease. Recognised impairment losses are reversed if, and only if, the reasons for the impairment loss have ceased to apply. Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (or cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in surplus or deficit, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase. 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, bank loans, loans from fellow group companies and preference shares that are classified as debt, 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. Employee benefits The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense, unless those costs are required to be recognised as part of the cost of stock or fixed assets. The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received. Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the company is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits. Leases Rentals payable under operating leases, including any lease incentives received, are charged to profit or loss on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease except where another more systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the leases asset are consumed.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 May 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 May 2025

3. Tangible assets

Land & buildings Plant & machinery Fixtures & fittings Office equipment Motor vehicles Total
Cost £ £ £ £ £ £
At 1 June 2024 1,434 1,434
Additions 14,014 14,014
Disposals
Revaluations
Transfers
At 31 May 2025 15,448 15,448
Depreciation
At 1 June 2024 1,344 1,344
Charge for year 4,728 4,728
On disposals
Other adjustments
At 31 May 2025 6,072 6,072
Net book value
At 31 May 2025 9,376 9,376
At 31 May 2024 90 90

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 May 2025

4. Debtors

2025 2024
£ £
Other debtors 450
Total   450

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 May 2025

5. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

2025 2024
£ £
Bank loans and overdrafts 8,013 2,000
Other creditors 1,287 1,238
Total 9,300 3,238

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 May 2025

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

2025 2024
£ £
Bank loans and overdrafts 333 2,333
Total 333 2,333

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

CIRQART C.I.C.

Company Number: SC623922 (Scotland)

Year Ending: 31 May 2025

Company activities and impact

CirqArt C.I.C., trading as Aerial Art House, is a Community Interest Company based in Edinburgh dedicated to advancing social inclusion, wellbeing, and access to the performing arts through circus and movement-based activities. During the financial year ending 31/05/2025, the company delivered a wide programme of accessible, inclusive, and community-focused activities across Edinburgh, particularly in Restalrig, Craigentinny, Lochend, Leith, and surrounding areas. With funding support from the National Lottery Awards for All, Postcode Lottery, Edinburgh Council, and the Scottish Government, we provided free and subsidised circus training, youth programmes, family sessions, and inclusive community workshops. These sessions were designed to improve physical and mental wellbeing, reduce social isolation, and provide safe creative spaces for participants of all ages. Particular emphasis was placed on creating safe and inclusive environments for the circus community and LGBTQ+ participants. We maintained a welcoming, non-discriminatory space where individuals who may feel excluded from mainstream sport or arts provision could train, connect, and develop confidence. A major focus of the year was the production and presentation of contemporary circus performances. CirqArt C.I.C. brought aerial and circus arts into deprived areas and community spaces where audiences would otherwise have limited or no access to live performance. For many attendees, this was their first experience of seeing circus presented locally. By removing financial and geographical barriers, we made high-quality performing arts visible and accessible within local neighbourhoods. Youth development and employability remained central to our work. Many young people began their journey with CirqArt C.I.C. as participants in community classes and progressed through structured training pathways. We provided mentoring, teacher training, supervised practice, and leadership opportunities within the organisation. As a result, several young people moved into paid roles including teaching, assistant teaching, administration, marketing, advertising, and event coordination. We actively created placements that offered practical experience not only in performance but also in arts management and business operations. This holistic model allowed participants to understand the full structure of a creative organisation and develop transfer-able employability skills. Importantly, a number of young people who began training with CirqArt C.I.C. have since progressed into professional work within the circus and performing arts industry. Their progression demonstrates the long-term impact of our training, mentoring, and community-based development approach. Through these combined activities, CirqArt C.I.C. has delivered measurable public benefit by increasing access to performing arts in underserved communities, supporting marginalised and underrepresented groups, creating safe and inclusive creative environments, developing sustainable career pathways for young people, and strengthening community cohesion through cultural participation. The company remains committed to using circus arts as a tool for empowerment, social mobility, wellbeing, and community resilience.

Consultation with stakeholders

The key stakeholders of CirqArt C.I.C. include children, young people, families, adult participants, members of the circus and LGBTQ+ communities, volunteers, employees, freelance artists, partner organisations, funders, and the wider local community in Edinburgh. CirqArt C.I.C. is committed to being a listening and learning organisation. We actively consult with our stakeholders through regular informal feedback conversations, structured discussions during classes and projects, post-event feedback, volunteer meetings, and board-level discussions. Young people participating in our programmes are regularly invited to contribute ideas regarding training content, performance themes, and development opportunities. This ensures that our youth programmes remain relevant, empowering, and responsive to their needs and aspirations. We maintain open communication with parents and families, gathering feedback regarding accessibility, safeguarding, scheduling, and inclusion. This feedback has directly influenced programming decisions, including the development of inclusive sessions and the continuation of subsidised access where financial barriers are identified. Members of the circus and LGBTQ+ communities are encouraged to provide feedback on how safe and inclusive our environment feels. We respond proactively to ensure our policies, codes of conduct, and training environments reflect best practice in equality, diversity, and inclusion. Volunteers and young leaders progressing into teaching or administrative roles are supported through mentoring conversations and reflective practice. Their feedback has informed improvements in our internal training pathways, safeguarding processes, and role development structures. At governance level, the Board of Directors reviews community feedback, funding requirements, safe-guarding matters, and strategic development plans to ensure that the company continues to operate in the best interests of the community it serves. Through these consultation processes, CirqArt C.I.C. has adapted programming, strengthened inclusion practices, expanded progression pathways for young people, and prioritised community-led development. Consultation remains an ongoing and integral part of how the organisation operates.

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
29 May 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: H Brzeska
Status: Director