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The notes form part of these financial statements
The directors have chosen not to file a copy of the company's profit and loss account.
This report was approved by the board of directors on
and signed on behalf of the board by:
Name:
Status: Director
The notes form part of these financial statements
for the Period Ended 30 September 2026
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The company runs Speak Volumes Festival - a free annual arts festival in Worcester, England. In its 4th iteration (and third year as a CIC entity) our festival has successfully engaged with the local community and provided free activities, volunteering opportunities, and paid work for artists and creative people within the following demographics: Local to Worcester(shire) Aged between 16-35 Students, recent graduates, and those aged 16+ excluded from secondary or college education (including, but not limited to, 'school refusers') Disabled, living with chronic illness, and neurodiverse Emerging artists and those new to working in artistic/creative industries. A total of 198 local people (All within at least 1 of the above demographic criteria) were involved with the 2026 festival as paid creative practitioners, gallery-featured artists, performers or volunteers. During the 3 days, free offerings to the public included: - 17 hands-on creative workshops, delivered by local students and practitioners, varying from poetry to jewellery-making, traditional sign-painting, dance, and life drawing. - 17 live performances of music, dance and poetry. - A gallery, giftshop, and comic-con-style artist alley featuring the art of numerous local disabled, emerging, student, and young adult artists. - 10 outdoor activity stalls. The festival was attended by over 1300 people. In the 2025-2026 year, the CIC facilitated numerous affordable crafts workshops in Worcester City Centre and co-coordinated 3 seasonal arts markets for local emerging artists.
No consultation with stakeholders
The total amount paid or receivable by directors in respect of qualifying services was £3,884.00 This was a practitioner fee of £3,884.00 made to Miss F. Barker, the company director (and events coordinator).
No transfer of assets other than for full consideration
This report was approved by the board of directors on
1 October 2026
And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Freddie Barker
Status: Director