During the financial year, Heavy Sound CIC benefited the community by providing alternative education, mentoring, creative arts, sports, and wellbeing programmes for vulnerable and disadvantaged young people and adults across East Lothian, Edinburgh, and surrounding areas. The organisation supported individuals who were disengaged from mainstream education, experiencing mental health challenges, involved with the criminal justice system, or facing social exclusion. Heavy Sound delivered music, boxing, biking, and mentoring programmes that helped participants develop confidence, improve wellbeing, gain qualifications, and progress into education, training, and employment. The organisation also provided lived-experience mentoring for individuals involved in the criminal justice system, helping them reintegrate into their communities and access support for housing, benefits, mental health, and employment. The Community Reach and Inclusion Bus further extended these services by bringing educational, vocational, and support activities directly into local communities. Evidence of impact includes improved school attendance, successful reintegration of young people into mainstream education, support for families, progression into employment and further education, and the training of community mentors. Through these activities, Heavy Sound CIC contributed to improved life opportunities, social inclusion, community wellbeing, and reduced pressure on public services.

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During the year ended 30 April 2026, total remuneration paid to the directors amounted to £105,500 (2025: £113,952). The remuneration relates to services provided by the directors in the management, administration and operation of the company and is included within staff costs in the financial statements. The directors participated in the company's workplace pension scheme in accordance with auto-enrolment legislation. Employer pension contributions in respect of directors were included within the pension costs disclosed in the financial statements. No benefits in kind were provided to the directors during the year. No amounts were outstanding to directors in respect of remuneration at the balance sheet date.

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