AT THE ROOT ARTS CIC

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
SC828060 (Scotland)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 30 November 2025

Period of accounts

Start date: 6 November 2024

End date: 30 November 2025

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Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 November 2025

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

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Directors' report period ended 30 November 2025

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 30 November 2025

Principal activities of the company

At the Root Arts Creative Beans - engaged 3-5 year olds in a six week creative arts programme at Bellsquarry Village Hall. 8 children participated in various activities including drama, music, dancing and crafts. The primary aim was to develop new skills, build confidence and provide a space for children to be creative. Creative Sprouts - engaged 5-11 year olds in a six week creative arts programme at Bellsquarry Village Hall. 7 children participated in various activities including drama, music, dancing and crafts. The primary aim was to develop new skills, build confidence and provide a space for children to be creative. Weekly Drama Workshops - engaged children and young people in weekly drama workshops across West Lothian aged 4-18. 52 children and young people participated in the activities on a weekly basis. The aim of these workshops was to explore theatre, grow in confidence, make new friends and have fun. Performance Club - engaged children in weekly performance club workshops in Livingston. 4 children participated on a weekly basis. The aim of these workshops is to build performance skills, grow in confidence and to have fun. Summer of Play - engaged children across West Lothian and East Lothian in Summer activities including one day workshops and weeklong Summer camps. Over 700 children participated in the Summer of Play activities.



Directors

The directors shown below have held office during the period of
16 November 2024 to 30 November 2025

Matthew Swan
 Rebecca Lamont
 Martine Mia Browne

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
30 August 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Matthew Swan
Status: Director

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Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 30 November 2025

13 months to 30 November 2025


£
Turnover: 56,662
Gross profit(or loss): 56,662
Operating profit(or loss): 56,662
Profit(or loss) before tax: 56,662
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: 56,662

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Balance sheet

As at 30 November 2025

Notes 13 months to 30 November 2025


£
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand: 15,354
Total current assets: 15,354
Net current assets (liabilities): 15,354
Total assets less current liabilities: 15,354
Accruals and deferred income: ( 9,518 )
Total net assets (liabilities): 5,836
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 5,836
Total members' funds: 5,836

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 30 November 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 30 August 2026
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Matthew Swan
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 November 2025

  • 1. Accounting policies

    Basis of measurement and preparation

    These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of Financial Reporting Standard 101

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 November 2025

  • 2. Employees

    13 months to 30 November 2025
    Average number of employees during the period 0

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

AT THE ROOT ARTS CIC

Company Number: SC828060 (Scotland)

Year Ending: 30 November 2025

Company activities and impact

At the Root Arts is a CIC based in West Lothian but working across the Lothians with an emphasis on providing creative activities to grow confidence, build communities and create meaningful experiences for communities, people and places through the creative arts. During the year 2024-2025, the company activities have benefited the community in the following ways: - Children and young people have engaged in weekly workshops, holiday programmes and performance opportunities in a range of places and communities. - Over 3,000 participants have benefitted from involvement and engagement in activities provided by the CIC. - We have worked with several partners across the year including schools, development trusts and national funding bodies. - Engaging audiences with new work produced alongside children and young people. - Providing training and work for 40+ creative facilitators working in Scotland.

Consultation with stakeholders

No consultation with stakeholders

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
30 August 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Matthew Swan
Status: Director