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Directors' report period ended
The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 31 March 2026
Directors
The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
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The above report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions in part 15 of the Companies Act 2006
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This report was approved by the board of directors on
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Status: Director
The notes form part of these financial statements
for the Period Ended 31 March 2026
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Curious Motion enjoyed another successful and vibrant year. The Welland Activator formed the foundation of Curious Motion's work this year, and for the past three years. The project began in late 2022 and finished in March 2026. It was Curious Motion's first multi-year project and a significant step forward for the organisation: an opportunity to establish a sustained, year-round programme of dance and arts for health activity, to deepen relationships with the communities we serve, and to grow as an organisation in ways that would strengthen everything we do. This year we: Delivered 169 dance, movement and creative sessions. Supported 346 participants directly through our classes and workshops, with a further 1,288 experiencing our work as audience members. Introduced conversation clubs, a series of 'Curious About Dance?' workshops for disabled adults and their extended community, and explored new opportunities to share our work via performances. Began the development of our 'Shared Practice' offer for professionals, supporting 90 individuals across the NHS to deepen their professional development. Supported 13 people to volunteer on a regular basis with us. Highlights include: The first performance from our 'Brews and Grooves' older people's group. They created their own dance piece, 'Echoes of Us', and performed it to an audience of 350 people at Hebden Bridge Picture House. This was a significant moment, with one member saying: "My sessions at Brews and Grooves are very special to me, they are my 'happy place'. When we were asked to dance at Hebden Bridge cinema it was both terrifying and exciting. We rehearsed lots and supported each other and we were ready. The experience was amazing. The audience was great and I came away feeling so proud that in my seventies I still had something to give." Our inclusive adult performance company has also developed this year. Performances this year have included: The opening of the Common Ground exhibition at Everybody Arts in Halifax, celebrating Calderdale's diverse communities, in front of an audience of 200. A performance at Brighouse Methodist Church, reaching 60 audience members. A participatory performance at The Piece Hall in Halifax - one of the region's most iconic public spaces - reaching an audience of 250. Case study from a participant: Emily joined Curious Motion in February 2025 at the age of 72. Here's her story. "At 7 years old I was sent packing from a dance school. I was told that I had two left feet, so never tried to dance since. This was devastating as I really loved music and moving to it. My mum was Irish and everyone would gather together and play music, sing and dance. I became a wallflower trying to enjoy everyone else doing what I wished I could do." Within weeks of joining Curious Motion, Emily was performing with the Brews and Grooves group, and within months she had taken to the stage at Hebden Bridge Picture House: "It was a life-affirming, wonderful event with many groups and individuals involved. I felt honoured to be a small part of it." That experience opened a new door entirely. Emily joined the Performance Company and has since performed at Everybody Arts, Brighouse Methodist Church, and The Piece Hall, with Halifax Minster and Shaw Park to come. She has also become a member of Curious Motion's Sounding Board, helping to shape the organisation's future direction. Her journey from wallflower to performer to co-creator is, in many ways, the story of The Welland Activator itself. "People always thought of me as a confident, well put together person but that really wasn't true, it was a mask to cover my believed shortcomings. That has all changed thanks to the power of Curious Motion - my confidence is real; the sheer joy I get from every session has improved not only my mental health but my physical health. I have never been happier or healthier." Benefits reported from participants include: 95% of participants reporting experiencing social connection as a direct result of our programme. 95% of participants reported improvements to their wellbeing including increased mobility, reduction of pain, greater confidence, better mental health, and a renewed sense of possibility. This year we also brought together diverse communities from across the area, resulting in meaningful experiences that have developed an increased sense of awareness and belonging, strengthening community connection and local partnerships.
Our stakeholders continue to be our project participants, the artists and practitioners we work with, our board, our partners, and the wider community of Calderdale, particularly residents in the lower valley and Elland areas. We have created robust processes to ensure we regularly consult with our stakeholders to obtain feedback, learn from their experiences, and shape our ideas. This takes place via informal conversations during and after our projects, creative activities, meetings, and one-to-one conversations. We also collate this information to report back to our funders and provide an overall evaluation of our impact. Our Sounding Board steering group has also continued to meet regularly this year, with 9 members attending. This continues to be an essential part of our development and strategic approach, ensuring our community leads our development.
Please see our accounts for full details of directors’ remuneration. Samantha McCormick continued to be employed in the role of Artistic Director/CEO this year, with a salary of £36,750 pro rata at 3.5 days per week. Samantha was on maternity leave from April to December 2025. Total remuneration received this year was £12693. There were no other transactions or arrangements in connection with the remuneration of directors, or compensation for director’s loss of office, which require to be disclosed.
No transfer of assets other than for full consideration
This report was approved by the board of directors on
29 October 2026
And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Ms Samantha McCormick
Status: Director