Fifth Word Theatre

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Reference and Administrative Details	1
Trustees' Report	2—7
Independent Examiner's Report	8
Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account)	9
Comparative Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account)	10
Balance Sheet	11
Notes to the Financial Statements	12—16

The trustees present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 30 April 2026.

Objectives and Activities

Aims and Objectives

The objects for which the charity is established are, for the public benefit, the advancement of the arts, especially (but not exclusively) performance and drama in particular by:

encouraging and facilitating public participation in the arts in the East Midlands and throughout England
advancing the education of the public in the appreciation and practice of the arts

Mission

Fifth Word discovers, develops and produces ambitious new plays that amplify under-represented voices and explore urgent social issues, connecting especially with younger audiences (14–25) and communities who rarely see their experiences represented on stage. We champion exceptional new playwrights and tour nationally, and alongside our productions we deliver creative engagement projects co-designed with local partners and participants, supporting communities to tell their own stories through theatre-making, writing and performance.

Significant Activities

This has been a landmark year for the organisation. Fifth Word delivered its first Pop-Up Plays productions in non-traditional spaces, supported East Midlands playwrights through the first cycle of Fifth Word Playwrights, commissioned significant new work with and for communities, and largely completed Our Story — an ambitious intergenerational creative heritage project, and the largest we have undertaken to date.

Impact at a Glance

2 new Pop-Up Plays produced — LAD and TRANS-IT — at around 69% capacity across both (LAD reached 75%, selling out in Derby), with 40% of audiences new to new writing
First cycle of Fifth Word Playwrights: a 10-month development programme supporting 15 East Midlands playwrights to complete a first full draft, with 15 extracts presented across 2 public sharings at Nottingham Playhouse.
100% of participating writers reported feeling ‘very supported’
Free access and development: 5 taster workshops (57 attendees, a third new to theatre), 24 one-to-one mentoring sessions and six access/travel bursaries
Our Story: 22 community participants involved across oral history and youth-led activity, including 10 oral history contributors, alongside 13 creative workshops and 5 original audio plays commissioned
80+ freelance artists and practitioners paid or commissioned across the year

Alongside our artistic programme, the charity strengthened its organisational capacity through the appointment of an Executive Producer, Engagement Producer and Assistant Producer, enabling the company to increase its reach and deliver multiple major programmes simultaneously while laying strong foundations for future growth.

Our work continues to place artists and communities at its heart, creating new opportunities for under-represented voices, investing in the next generation of playwrights, and bringing powerful new writing to audiences in theatres, community spaces and unexpected locations.

Public Benefit

The trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit when planning the charity’s activities.

During the year Fifth Word delivered public benefit through:

commissioning and producing accessible new plays by East Midlands writers;
providing professional development, mentoring and paid opportunities for emerging artists;
delivering community-led heritage and engagement programmes;
amplifying under-represented voices and lived experiences;
removing barriers to participation through free workshops, bursaries and accessible activity.

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Trustees' Report (continued)

For The Year Ended 30 April 2026

The trustees confirm that they have complied with the requirements of Section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit.

Achievements and Performance

Main Achievements

In 2025/26 Fifth Word produced two new Pop-Up Plays in non-traditional settings , supported 15 East Midlands playwrights to develop new full-length plays and delivered the creative development of a major community heritage project. Across the programme the charity created paid work for more than 80 freelance artists and practitioners, offered free open-access workshops, mentoring and bursaries, and worked with communities across Derby, Nottingham and Mansfield.

Producing New Theatre: Pop-Up Plays

This year saw the successful delivery of Fifth Word's first Pop-Up Plays productions.

Working with Derby Theatre, Curve and Fuel, and selected from an open call for ideas, the company commissioned and produced two new plays within the year — LAD by John Booker (directed by Daniel Bailey) and TRANS-IT by Tabby Lamb (directed by Bryony Shanahan). Three writers were commissioned in total (including a co-commission with Curve for a Fifth Word playwright) and six writers received paid research and development. Staged in non-traditional community settings such as car parks, pubs and social clubs, the productions continued Fifth Word's commitment to accessible theatre that reaches audiences beyond conventional venues, supported by free open-access workshops with artists including Kirsty Housley.

Audience evaluation demonstrated the strength of the work. Across both plays the productions played to around 69% of physical capacity, with LAD reaching 75% and selling out its Derby run. The work scored an average of 85 out of 100 for personal relevance and shifted how audiences thought about it — roughly 75% agreed or strongly agreed that their thinking had changed after the performance. Around 40% of respondents were experiencing new writing for the first time, and more than 80% said they were now much more likely to attend theatre again. The productions also created significant paid opportunities for writers, actors, directors and creative freelancers, while testing an innovative producing model that will continue to develop in future years.

“For the first time ever I actually felt like I saw myself on stage.”

– Audience Member, LAD

Fifth Word Playwrights

Developing East Midlands playwrights remains central to Fifth Word's mission.

The charity completed the first cycle of Fifth Word Playwrights, a regional playwright development programme delivered in partnership with Derby Theatre and Nottingham Playhouse, alongside In Good Company and Writing East Midlands. Selected through an open call, fifteen playwrights were supported over a year to develop new full-length plays from first idea to first draft, with fifteen extracts presented across two public sharings at Nottingham Playhouse to an audience of industry professionals. The programme created paid work for 61 freelance artists — including playwrights, actors, directors, dramaturgs, readers and creative practitioners — and 100% of participating writers reported feeling ‘very supported’.

Around the core programme, Fifth Word delivered five free open-access taster workshops across seven locations in Derby, Nottingham, Mansfield and online, attracting 57 sign-ups, around a third of whom were new to theatre. The company also offered 24 free one-to-one career mentoring sessions to applicants not selected this cycle, six access and travel bursaries, and a free industry panel with partners including Nick Hern Books and United Agents. The programme was facilitated by Zodwa Nyoni and Gurnesha Bola, with workshops led by writers including Moira Buffini, Nathan Ellis, afsshan d’Souza-lodhi and Emteaz Hussain, and delivered in collaboration with Nottinghamshire Libraries, Derby Theatre, Mansfield Palace Theatre and Writing East Midlands.

The programme is already generating onward opportunities: two writers have been commissioned, one play has been produced by Auka Productions, one writer has been awarded paid research and development for a new Pop-Up Play concept, and participating writers have been selected for BBC Writers and for New Voices – New Earth at Birmingham Hippodrome, with several further plays receiving ongoing development support.

“I didn’t think I could, and now I know I can.”

–Fifth Word Playwrights participant

Heritage and Community Engagement: Our Story

During the year Fifth Word delivered the majority of Our Story supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

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Trustees' Report (continued)

For The Year Ended 30 April 2026

Main Achievements - continued

The project brought together trans and gender-diverse communities across Nottinghamshire to preserve stories currently under-represented within the region's heritage. Activity during the financial year included recording ten oral history contributors across five interview and filming days, four creative field trips across the East Midlands, a programme of thirteen creative workshops — spanning oral history, filmmaking, photography, curation, graphic design, exhibition design, creative writing and wellbeing — podcast production, a short documentary film, and the commissioning of five original audio plays inspired by contributors' stories. The project worked with six trans and gender-diverse freelance practitioners and provided hands-on creative and heritage skills to nine young people, including studio work-shadowing days with the sound designer, director and actors.

By the end of the financial year the project's creative development had been substantially completed, but the exhibition had not yet launched or toured. The public launch, the multi-media exhibition and its seven-venue tour, and the presentation of the five audio plays are scheduled to take place after the year end, from June 2026, and will continue into the 2026–27 financial year.

“I was very proud to share my story.”

- Oral History Contributor

Future Forward

As part of our Future Forward project, Fifth Word worked with young people at My Place Youth Centre in Mansfield and Derby Theatre, with support from Safe and Sound. Through facilitated discussions, creative exercises and storytelling, young people explored their own ideas, experiences and perspectives around masculinity, misogyny, gender equality and the influence of social media and online culture. Their contributions directly informed the creative development of a new play by commissioned playwright Nathan Ellis.

Financial Review

Financial Position

The charity remained financially secure during the year. Total expenditure of £237,245 exceeded total income of £206,352, resulting in net expenditure of £30,893, which was met from existing reserves.

At 30 April 2026, the charity held total funds of £105,798, comprising £79,036 in unrestricted funds and £26,762 in restricted funds.

Income during the year was derived from a mix of public funding, trusts and foundations, partnership and earned income, alongside £43,376 in Theatre Tax Credit.

Reserves Policy

During the year, the charity invested a proportion of its unrestricted reserves in increased organisational capacity, including additional staffing, to support the development and delivery of its growing programme of work.

The charity aims to maintain unrestricted reserves equivalent to approximately six months of essential core operating costs, currently estimated £77,750, based on the minimum staffing and overhead commitments required to sustain the organisation. The trustees review the appropriate level of reserves annually in light of the charity's commitments, risk profile and future plans.

At the year end, unrestricted funds stood at £79,036 (2025: £116,938). The trustees continue to monitor reserves closely to ensure that resources are used effectively in furtherance of the charity's objectives while maintaining an appropriate level of financial resilience

Risk Management

The trustees maintain an active risk register which is reviewed regularly throughout the year.

Principal risks include securing future fundraising, managing organisational growth, maintaining staff capacity and ensuring the successful delivery of multi-partner projects. These risks are mitigated through regular financial monitoring, project planning, partnership agreements and ongoing Board oversight.

Structure, Governance and Management

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Trustees' Report (continued)

For The Year Ended 30 April 2026

Governing Document

The charity is a company limited by guarantee governed by its Articles of Association.

The Board of Trustees met regularly throughout the year to oversee strategy, governance, financial performance and risk management. Day-to-day management was delegated to the Artistic Director and CEO, Laura Ford, supported by the Executive Producer and wider staff team.

The trustees continue to review the charity’s governance arrangements to ensure they remain appropriate for an organisation experiencing sustained growth

Organisational Development

The year marked a significant period of organisational growth.

To support an expanding programme of artistic and community activity, Fifth Word appointed an Executive Producer, Engagement Producer and Assistant Producer, each working four days per week. The organisation also increased the Creative Associate role to three days per week.

These appointments have strengthened the charity's producing capacity, improved organisational resilience and enabled the company to manage multiple major programmes simultaneously. They also represent an important step in Fifth Word's long-term ambition to build a sustainable producing organisation that provides greater support for artists, partners and communities across the East Midlands.

Alongside staff growth, the charity continued to strengthen strategic partnerships with Derby Theatre, Nottingham Playhouse, Curve, Fuel, In Good Company, Nottinghamshire Archives, Mansfield Museum, Inspire Libraries and a growing network of regional organisations.

Safeguarding

Fifth Word remains committed to maintaining the highest standards of safeguarding across all areas of its work.

Safeguarding policies are reviewed regularly, with appropriate DBS checks, training and reporting procedures in place for staff, freelancers and volunteers working with children, young people and vulnerable adults. Participants and practitioners on

Our Story noted the care and attention given to safeguarding and wellbeing throughout the project.

Other Information

Additional information

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Equity, diversity and inclusion remain embedded throughout Fifth Word’s work.

The charity continues to prioritise stories, artists and communities who are historically under-represented within theatre and heritage. During the year this included supporting emerging East Midlands playwrights, commissioning diverse artists, delivering projects with trans and gender-diverse communities, and ensuring access support, bursaries and wellbeing measures were embedded across all programmes.

The trustees remain committed to ensuring inclusion informs artistic programming, recruitment, governance and organisational decision-making.

Environmental Responsibility

Environmental sustainability continues to inform the charity’s planning and delivery.

Where possible, projects are designed to minimise travel, prioritise regional partnerships and make efficient use of existing venues and resources. Environmental considerations continue to be embedded within production planning, procurement and organisational decision-making.

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Trustees' Report (continued)

For The Year Ended 30 April 2026

Additional information - continued

Plans for the Future

During 2026–27 the charity will:

complete delivery of Our Story: including its exhibition tour and audio plays;
deliver the second cycle of Fifth Word Playwrights;
continue developing new commissions, including work by Sophie Ellerby, a new commission by Nathan Ellis with Derby Theatre, and a new Pop-Up Play with Fin Townsend and Curve;
progress a nine-venue national tour of LAD across England in spring 2027, developed with regional partners;
continue developing ambitious heritage and community-led projects across the East Midlands;
strengthen organisational sustainability through strategic fundraising, partnership development and audience growth.

The trustees remain confident that Fifth Word is well positioned to continue delivering high-quality new writing, developing artists and creating meaningful opportunities for communities to engage with theatre and storytelling.

Acknowledgements

The trustees wish to thank all artists, participants, volunteers, staff, trustees, audiences, partners and funders who supported the charity during the year.

Their commitment and generosity have enabled Fifth Word to continue producing bold new theatre, developing East Midlands talent and amplifying stories that might otherwise go unheard.

Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities

The trustees (who are also the directors of Fifth Word Theatre for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under company law the trustees must not approve the financial statement unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing the financial statements the trustees are required to:

select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP;
make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent; and
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business.

The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at anytime the financial position of the charitable company and to enable them to ensure that the accounts comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

The trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the charitable company's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.

Small Company Rules

This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to companies subject to the small companies regime within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.

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Trustees' Report (continued)

For The Year Ended 30 April 2026

The trustees' report was approved by the board of trustees and signed on its behalf by:

Ellen O' Hara

Trustee

15/09/2026

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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Fifth Word Theatre

For The Year Ended 30 April 2026

Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Fifth Word Theatre

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 30 April 2026.

Responsibilities and Basis of Report

As the charity trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law), you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (“the 2006 Act”).

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity’s accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent Examiner's Statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:

accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
the accounts do not accord with those records; or
the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view' which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

15/09/2026

Careane Wallace

Bromley Old Town Hall
30 Tweedy Road
Bromley
BR1 3FE

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Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account)

For The Year Ended 30 April 2026

Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account)

				2026	2025
		Unrestricted funds	Restricted funds	Total funds	Total funds
	Notes	£	£	£	£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:
Donations and legacies	3	350	777	1,127	-
Charitable activities	4	10,895	150,127	161,022	216,459
Other trading activities	5	30	-	30	-
Investments	6	797	-	797	176
Other	7	43,376	-	43,376	-

		55,448	150,904	206,352	216,635

EXPENDITURE ON:
Charitable activities	9	(93,350 )	(143,895 )	(237,245 )	(180,482 )

NET (EXPENDITURE)/INCOME		(37,902 )	7,009	(30,893 )	36,153


NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS		(37,902 )	7,009	(30,893 )	36,153
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS:
Total funds brought forward		116,938	19,753	136,691	100,538

TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD	16	79,036	26,762	105,798	136,691

The notes on pages 12 to 16 form part of these financial statements.

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Comparative Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account)

For The Year Ended 30 April 2026

Comparative Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account)

				2025
		Unrestricted funds	Restricted funds	Total funds
	Notes	£	£	£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:
Charitable activities	4	104,995	111,464	216,459
Investments	6	176	-	176

		105,171	111,464	216,635

EXPENDITURE ON:
Charitable activities	9	(49,553 )	(130,929 )	(180,482 )

NET INCOME		55,618	(19,465 )	36,153


NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS		55,618	(19,465 )	36,153
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS:
Total funds brought forward		61,320	39,218	100,538

TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD	16	116,938	19,753	136,691

The notes on pages 12 to 16 form part of these financial statements.

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Balance Sheet

As At 30 April 2026

Balance Sheet

				2026	2025
		Unrestricted funds	Restricted funds	Total funds	Total funds
	Notes	£	£	£	£
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible Assets	12	527	-	527	-

		527	-	527	-
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors	13	48,139	5,825	53,964	4,051
Cash at bank and in hand		45,346	26,814	72,160	145,802

		93,485	32,639	126,124	149,853
Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year	14	(14,976 )	(5,877 )	(20,853 )	(13,162 )

NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES)		78,509	26,762	105,271	136,691

TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES		79,036	26,762	105,798	136,691

NET ASSETS		79,036	26,762	105,798	136,691

FUNDS OF THE CHARITY
Restricted Funds				26,762	19,753
Unrestricted Funds				79,036	116,938

TOTAL FUNDS	16			105,798	136,691

For the year ending 30 April 2026 the charitable company was entitled to exemption from audit 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 trustees 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 in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

On behalf of the board

Ellen O' Hara

Trustee

15/09/2026

The notes on pages 12 to 16 form part of these financial statements.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

For The Year Ended 30 April 2026

Notes to the Financial Statements

1. General Information

Fifth Word Theatre is a company limited by guarantee, incorporated in England & Wales, registered number 06581404 and registered charity number 1211532 . The registered office is Ransom Hall Ransom Wood Business Park, Southwell Road West, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG21 0HJ.

2. Accounting Policies

2.1. Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)", Financial Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Companies Act 2006.

The charitable company is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

2.2. Tangible Fixed Assets and Depreciation

Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of the fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases:

Computer Equipment

25% WDV

2.3. Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand and deposits held at call with banks, other short-term highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and are readily convertible to a known amount of cash with insignificant risk of change in value, and bank overdrafts.

3. Income from Donations and Legacies

			2026
	Unrestricted	Restricted	Total
	funds	funds	funds
	£	£	£
Donations and gifts	350	777	1,127

			2025
	Unrestricted	Restricted	Total
	funds	funds	funds
	£	£	£
Donations and gifts	-	-	-

4. Income from Charitable Activities

			2026
	Unrestricted funds £	Restricted funds £	Total funds £
Theatre Production :
Grants & Contracts	6,500	150,127	156,627
Sale of goods or services	4,395	-	4,395

	10,895	150,127	161,022

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Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

For The Year Ended 30 April 2026

			2025
	Unrestricted funds £	Restricted funds £	Total funds £
Theatre Production :
Grants & Contracts	104,995	111,464	216,459
Sale of goods or services	-	-	-

	104,995	111,464	216,459

5. Income from Other Trading Activities

	2026	2025
	Unrestricted funds	Unrestricted funds
	£	£
Income from other trading activities	30	-

6. Investment Income

	2026	2025
	Unrestricted	Unrestricted
	funds	funds
	£	£
Bank interest receivable	797	176

7. Other Income

	2026	2025
	Unrestricted funds	Unrestricted funds
	£	£
Theatre Tax Credit	43,376	-

8. Net Income/(Expenditure)

The net (expenditure)/income is stated after charging/(crediting):

	2026	2025
	£	£
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets - owned	23	-

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Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

For The Year Ended 30 April 2026

9. Analysis of Expenditure

			2026
	Activities undertaken directly	Support costs	Total
	£	£	£
Theatre Production	146,442	90,803	237,245

			2025
	Activities undertaken directly	Support costs	Total
	£	£	£
Theatre Production	170,791	9,691	180,482

10. Staff Costs

Staff costs were as follows:

	2026	2025
	£	£
Wages and salaries	29,554	7,219
Other pension costs	396	72

	29,950	7,291

No employees received employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) for the reporting period of more than £60,000.

11. Average Number of Employees

Average number of employees during the year was: 3 (2025: 1)

12. Tangible Assets

	Computer Equipment
	£
Cost
As at 1 May 2025	-
Additions	550

As at 30 April 2026	550

Depreciation
As at 1 May 2025	-
Provided during the period	23

As at 30 April 2026	23

Net Book Value
As at 30 April 2026	527

As at 1 May 2025	-

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Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

For The Year Ended 30 April 2026

13. Debtors

	2026	2025
	£	£
Due within one year
Trade debtors	5,825	1,900
Other debtors	48,139	2,151

	53,964	4,051

14. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year

	2026	2025
	£	£
Trade creditors	10,984	6,644
Other creditors	5,315	4,118
Taxation and social security	354	-
Accruals and deferred income	4,200	2,400

	20,853	13,162

15. Pension Commitments

The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charitable company in an independently administered fund.

During the year the charge to the statement of financial activities in respect of defined contribution schemes was £396 (2025: £72).

At the balance sheet date contributions of £NIL were due to the fund and are included in creditors.

16. Movement in Funds

	As at 1 May 2025	Income	Expenditure	As at 30 April 2026
	£	£	£	£
Unrestricted funds
General:
General unrestricted fund	116,938	55,448	(93,350 )	79,036
Restricted funds
Restricted Fund	19,753	150,904	(143,895 )	26,762


Total funds	136,691	206,352	(237,245 )	105,798

	As at 1 May 2024	Income	Expenditure	As at 30 April 2025
	£	£	£	£
Unrestricted funds
General:
General unrestricted fund	61,320	105,171	(49,553 )	116,938
Restricted funds
Restricted Fund	39,218	111,464	(130,929 )	19,753


Total funds	100,538	216,635	(180,482 )	136,691

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Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

For The Year Ended 30 April 2026

17. Transactions with Trustees

None of the trustees received any remuneration or any other benefits from an employment with the charity or a related entity during the current or previous year.

No trustee expenses have been incurred.

18. Related Party Disclosures

There were no related party transaction in the year.

19. Company 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.

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Trustees	Ellen O' Hara - Chairman
	Jo McLeish - Trustee
	Amanda Wallace - Trustee


Charity Number	1211532

Company Number	06581404

Principal Address	Banks Mill Studios
	71 Bridge Street
	Derby
	DE1 3LB

Registered Office	Ransom Hall Ransom Wood Business Park
	Southwell Road West
	Mansfield
	Nottinghamshire
	NG21 0HJ

Independent Examiner	Grass & Holm
	Bromley Old Town Hall 30 Tweedy Road Bromley BR1 3FE