THE SHOUTING MUTE C.I.C.

Company Registration Number:
14588804 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 January 2026

Period of accounts

Start date: 1 February 2025

End date: 31 January 2026

THE SHOUTING MUTE C.I.C.

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 January 2026

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

THE SHOUTING MUTE C.I.C.

Directors' report period ended 31 January 2026

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 31 January 2026

Principal activities of the company

The principal activity of the company continued to be that of performing arts.

Additional information

Director The director who held office during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements was as follows: D J Young Small companies exemption This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies entitled to the small companies exemption



Directors

The director shown below has held office during the whole of the period from
1 February 2025 to 31 January 2026

D J Young


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
24 September 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: D J Young
Status: Director

THE SHOUTING MUTE C.I.C.

Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 31 January 2026

2026 2025


£

£
Turnover: 5,939 2,823
Cost of sales: ( 9,650 ) ( 26,401 )
Gross profit(or loss): (3,711) (23,578)
Administrative expenses: ( 2,719 ) ( 1,964 )
Other operating income: 29,019
Operating profit(or loss): (6,430) 3,477
Interest payable and similar charges: ( 204 )
Profit(or loss) before tax: (6,430) 3,273
Tax: 502 ( 707 )
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: (5,928) 2,566

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Balance sheet

As at 31 January 2026

Notes 2026 2025


£

£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets: 3 553 830
Total fixed assets: 553 830
Current assets
Debtors: 4 602 500
Cash at bank and in hand: 4,223 6,435
Total current assets: 4,825 6,935
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 5 ( 7,560 ) ( 4,019 )
Net current assets (liabilities): (2,735) 2,916
Total assets less current liabilities: (2,182) 3,746
Total net assets (liabilities): (2,182) 3,746
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital: 100 100
Profit and loss account: (2,282 ) 3,646
Total Shareholders' funds: ( 2,182 ) 3,746

The notes form part of these financial statements

THE SHOUTING MUTE C.I.C.

Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 January 2026 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 24 September 2026
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: D J Young
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

THE SHOUTING MUTE C.I.C.

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 January 2026

  • 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

    Revenue Revenue comprises sales of goods or services provided to customers net of value added tax and other sales taxes, less an appropriate deduction for actual and expected returns and discounts. Revenue is recognised when performance obligations are satisfied and the control of goods or services is transferred to the buyer. Where the performance obligation is satisfied over time, revenue is recognised in accordance with its progress towards complete satisfaction of that performance obligation. When cash inflows are deferred and represent a financing arrangement, the promised consideration is adjusted for the effects of the time value of money, which is recognised as interest income. Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have passed to the buyer (usually on dispatch of the goods), the amount of revenue can be measured reliably, it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the entity and the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.

    Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy

    Tangible fixed assets 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: IT equipment- 4 year 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 profit or loss.

    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 cash generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, 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 profit or loss, 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. Equity instruments Equity instruments issued by the company are recorded at the proceeds received, net of transaction costs. Dividends payable on equity instruments are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer at the discretion of the company. Taxation The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax. Current tax The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the profit and loss account because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. The company’s liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting end date. Deferred tax Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all timing differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the timing difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the tax profit nor the accounting profit. The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting end date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset is realised. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the profit and loss account, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when the company has a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to taxes levied by the same tax authority. 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. Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty In the application of the company’s accounting policies, the director is required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

THE SHOUTING MUTE C.I.C.

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 January 2026

  • 2. Employees

    2026 2025
    Average number of employees during the period 0 0

THE SHOUTING MUTE C.I.C.

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 January 2026

3. Tangible assets

Land & buildings Plant & machinery Fixtures & fittings Office equipment Motor vehicles Total
Cost £ £ £ £ £ £
At 1 February 2025 1,107 1,107
Additions
Disposals
Revaluations
Transfers
At 31 January 2026 1,107 1,107
Depreciation
At 1 February 2025 277 277
Charge for year 277 277
On disposals
Other adjustments
At 31 January 2026 554 554
Net book value
At 31 January 2026 553 553
At 31 January 2025 830 830

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 January 2026

4. Debtors

2026 2025
£ £
Trade debtors 400
Other debtors 602 100
Total 602 500

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 January 2026

5. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

2026 2025
£ £
Taxation and social security 911
Other creditors 7,560 3,108
Total 7,560 4,019

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

THE SHOUTING MUTE C.I.C.

Company Number: 14588804 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 31 January 2026

Company activities and impact

Activity Report 20th March 2025 We did an Aspire talk at Victoria School in Poole (Shaftesbury Society) about career development and opportunities for AAC school leavers to young people. 1st - 6th April 2025 We entered the ‘Easterseals Disability Film Challenge’ writing and working with other AAC writers to create ‘Never Came Back’ for the competition. We created the short with 50% disabled crew and 100% disabled casting. The film was selected and promoted internationally with 60+ other disabled shorts on YouTube and Facebook. 21st May Schools workshop with young disabled students and Mountjoy Special School in Beaminster in collaboration with ‘Emerald Ant’ and ‘Diverse City’ about joining the performing arts as a young disabled creative 23rd May EBYA (Extraordinary Bodies Young People) workshop with disabled circus performers in the Poole Lighthouse. 3rd June Interview with CBS/ Paramount regarding our Eastserseals entry (Publicity) and talk with them about inclusive casting from our experiences in filmmaking with hiring and working with disabled performers. 21st June 1 voice performance and workshop with the 1voice charity for the AAC community. 29th June and 4th July Mentorships with an upcoming AAC creative youngster. 30th June Workshop for Fairmead Special School in Yeovil, working with young disabled students on careers and performing arts and music workshops. 10th July Music workshops with Special School Victoria School in Poole as part of the Creative Arts Week. 18th July Smile and Nod radio play and recording using 6 disabled voice actors. 28th July Online talk and Q&A with The Shouting Mute and 1voice (reg charity) to parents of disabled children about adulthood as a disabled person and wheelchair user and AAC user. 16th August The Shouting Mute showcase and live music performance at PDSW (Pavilion Dance Southwest) at the Bournemouth Pavilion. 3rd September ‘Never Came Back’ Disabled short film screened at the BIFF (Bournemouth International Film Festival), in the cinema at the Hilton Hotel Bournemouth. 10th October The Shouting Mute collaboration and Live performance with Drake Music’s showcase for disabled musicians at Rich Mix theatre in Shoreditch, London. 15th Jan 2026 A 2nd Schools workshop with young disabled students and Mountjoy Special School in Beaminster, in collaboration with ‘Emerald Ant’ and ‘Diverse City', about joining the performing arts as a young disabled creative.

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
24 September 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: D J Young
Status: Director