PAINTING ELEPHANTS CIC

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
14656775 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 28 February 2026

Period of accounts

Start date: 1 March 2025

End date: 28 February 2026

PAINTING ELEPHANTS CIC

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 28 February 2026

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

PAINTING ELEPHANTS CIC

Directors' report period ended 28 February 2026

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 28 February 2026

Principal activities of the company

The company's principle activity continued to be that of Performing Arts



Directors

The director shown below has held office during the whole of the period from
1 March 2025 to 28 February 2026

Mr Sam A Farrell


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
21 September 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Mr Sam A Farrell
Status: Director

PAINTING ELEPHANTS CIC

Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 28 February 2026

2026 2025


£

£
Turnover: 401 3,258
Cost of sales: ( 281 ) ( 765 )
Gross profit(or loss): 120 2,493
Administrative expenses: ( 1,878 ) ( 2,243 )
Operating profit(or loss): (1,758) 250
Profit(or loss) before tax: (1,758) 250
Tax: ( 39 )
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: (1,758) 211

PAINTING ELEPHANTS CIC

Balance sheet

As at 28 February 2026

Notes 2026 2025


£

£
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand: 523 1,831
Total current assets: 523 1,831
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 3 ( 39 )
Net current assets (liabilities): 523 1,792
Total assets less current liabilities: 523 1,792
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year: 4 ( 2,281 ) ( 1,581 )
Total net assets (liabilities): (1,758) 211
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: (1,758) 211
Total members' funds: ( 1,758) 211

The notes form part of these financial statements

PAINTING ELEPHANTS CIC

Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 28 February 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 21 September 2026
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Mr Sam A Farrell
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

PAINTING ELEPHANTS CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 28 February 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

    Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of discounts and value added taxes. Turnover includes revenue earned from the sale of goods and from the rendering of services. Turnover from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have transferred to the buyer. Turnover from the rendering of services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion of the contract. The stage of completion of a contract is measured by comparing the costs incurred for work performed to date to the total estimated contract costs.

    Other accounting policies

    Debtors Creditors Taxation

PAINTING ELEPHANTS CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 28 February 2026

  • 2. Employees

    2026 2025
    Average number of employees during the period 0 0

PAINTING ELEPHANTS CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 28 February 2026

3. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

  2025
  £
Taxation and social security 39
Total   39

PAINTING ELEPHANTS CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 28 February 2026

4. Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year note

2026 2025
£ £
Other creditors 2,281 1,581
Total 2,281 1,581

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

PAINTING ELEPHANTS CIC

Company Number: 14656775 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 28 February 2026

Company activities and impact

During the financial year, Painting Elephants CIC planned and delivered the Elephants Cabaret on 5 December 2025. The event brought together performers and acts from across Greater Manchester and provided an ac-cessible and inclusive live entertainment experience for the local community. The production created opportunities for local performers to showcase their work and encouraged members of the public to engage with live theatre and performance at an affordable price. The Elephants Cabaret was the CIC’s final public event. Painting Elephants CIC ceased trading on 5 December 2025, and no further performances, workshops or other trading activities have taken place since that date.

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
21 September 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Mr Sam A Farrell
Status: Director