1. Overview of Funding & Project Delivery During the period 1 February 2025 to 31 January 2026, the National Lottery Heritage Fund award (secured February 2024) enabled us to move from project planning into active delivery of Hidden Heritages: One School, Many Voices. The project builds upon our previous work, Hidden Heritages Cambridgeshire, and focuses on engaging young people in documenting South Asian migration histories across Cambridgeshire. During this reporting period, for our Advanced Training Programme, we expanded our cohort of participating students from 25 to 30 due to high demand, with 40 students initially expressing interest. We continued to work closely with our Advisory Group, holding our third meeting in November 2025, to guide the project’s design, ethical framework, and community engagement. We also successfully launched the Hidden Heritages website, which serves as a central hub for project information, training resources, and outputs, including materials from our previous work. 2. Key Activities (Feb 2025 – Jan 2026) Training & Youth Engagement - Delivered our first Advanced Training session on 15 October 2025 with our ‘Young Historians’, covering: Introduction to oral history Use of recording equipment Interview practice Legal and ethical guidelines - Developed and delivered a mentorship programme through regular lunchtime sessions, supporting students with interview preparation, technical skills, and peer learning. - Required students to complete a practice 20-minute interview to ensure readiness for full oral history interviews. Training Resources & Digital Access - Produced and published a suite of seven oral history training videos, hosted on the project website and shared via social media channels (Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook). - Launched the Hidden Heritages website (www.hiddenheritages.com), providing public access to project information, training materials, and previous project outputs. Community Engagement & Interviewee Recruitment - Initiated an active campaign to recruit interviewees from diverse South Asian backgrounds across Cambridgeshire. - Conducted outreach through existing networks and social media, followed by targeted engagement with local South Asian organisations, places of worship, and community groups. - Developed accessible promotional materials, including a new flyer with multiple contact options to encourage wider participation. Forward Programme (late 2025 – 2026) - Planned and scheduled further training and engagement activities, including: Student-led interviews (Jan 2025 – Mar 2026) Visit to Cambridgeshire Archives (Feb 2026) Second in-school training session (March 2026) Visit to the Museum of Cambridge (April 2026) Final training and reflection session Exhibitions & Public Outputs - Began development of two co-curated exhibitions (physical and digital) showcasing the collected oral histories: A physical exhibition at the Museum of Cambridge, launching in July 2026 to coincide with South Asian Heritage Month A digital exhibition hosted on the project website 3. Benefits to the Community The project is now actively generating tangible benefits for the community, with further impact expected as delivery continues. a) Youth Empowerment & Skills Development Young participants are developing practical skills in research, interviewing, communication, and ethical practice. The mentorship programme strengthens confidence, teamwork, and peer support, positioning students as active contributors to local history. b) Heritage Preservation & Visibility The project is capturing and preserving oral histories from South Asian communities in Cambridgeshire, contributing to a more inclusive historical record. Training resources and the project website increase public access to oral history methodologies and community heritage. Planned exhibitions will further amplify these stories, ensuring long-term visibility and engagement. c) Community Cohesion & Engagement The recruitment of interviewees and outreach to community organisations is strengthening relationships with diverse South Asian communities. Intergenerational storytelling fosters understanding, empathy, and stronger connections between young people and community members. Co-curation of exhibitions ensures community voices are represented authentically and collaboratively.

The company’s stakeholders include project participants, the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF), the Museum of Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Archives, the local South Asian community, and teachers and students at Sawston Village College. During the reporting period (1 February 2025 to 31 January 2026), we continued to actively consult with stakeholders throughout the delivery of Hidden Heritages: One School, Many Voices. We held two of the three Advisory Group meetings during this reporting period, bringing together heritage professionals, educators, and community representatives to provide strategic guidance on project delivery, ethics, and community engagement. Feedback from these meetings informed key areas, namely around community engagement. We also maintained close working relationships with Sawston Village College, the Museum of Cambridge, and Cambridgeshire Archives through regular meetings and ongoing communications. This ensured that project activities remained aligned with school needs, curriculum considerations, and best practice in heritage preservation and public engagement. In addition, we remained in regular contact with the National Lottery Heritage Fund and submitted an interim report during this period. Feedback from the NLHF has supported effective project monitoring and ensured that delivery remains in line with agreed outcomes and community impact objectives. Consultation with participants has also taken place through training sessions, mentorship activities, and informal feedback mechanisms. This has enabled us to adapt delivery in real time - for example, expanding cohort size in response to demand and tailoring training content to better support students’ learning and confidence. Overall, stakeholder consultation has been embedded throughout the project, ensuring a responsive, collaborative approach that reflects the needs and perspectives of all those involved.

Total directors’ gross remuneration for the year ended 31 January 2026 was £21,598.48. Employer pension contributions were £491.98. There were no other transactions or arrangements in connection with the remuneration of directors, or compensation for directors’ loss of office, which require to be disclosed.

No transfer of assets other than for full consideration