Tom Mulenge Music CIC

DIRECTOR’S REPORT (CIC – COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY) Company Name: Tom Mulenge CIC Period 1 May 2024 to 30 April 2025 1. Principal Activities The principal activity of the company during the financial year was to use music and creative arts as a tool for community development, youth empowerment and social change. The CIC delivers music workshops, community performances and outreach projects supporting young people and promoting community cohesion. 2. Business Review During the financial year the company delivered music and songwriting workshops, community engagement projects, and organised a Peace Concert in Bolton bringing together local artists and community members to promote unity and peace. These activities supported confidence building, self-expression and positive development among participants. 3. Community Benefit Statement The company exists for community benefit. Its activities support young people, reduce social isolation, promote unity and peace, and provide accessible creative opportunities. The Bolton Peace Concert demonstrated the companys impact in bringing communities together. 4. Consultation with Stakeholders The company engaged informally with stakeholders including local community members, young people, musicians, churches and community organisations. Feedback was used to improve workshop delivery and community events. 5. Directors Remuneration The director did not receive any remuneration during the financial year. All work was carried out on a voluntary basis. 6. Disabled Employees / Equality Policy The company is committed to equal opportunities for all employees, volunteers and participants regardless of disability. No individual will be treated less favourably on the grounds of disability and reasonable adjustments will be made to ensure inclusion and accessibility. 7. Political and Charitable Donations The company made no political donations or political expenditure during the financial year. No external charitable donations were made outside the companys community activities. 8. Future Plans The company plans to expand music workshops into new communities, develop larger peace concerts including international outreach, strengthen partnerships with youth organisations and continue producing music projects that inspire and empower young people. 9. Directors Responsibilities The directors are responsible for preparing financial statements that give a true and fair view of the companys affairs and ensuring compliance with CIC and company law requirements. Signed: LL Director: Laurene Lutumba Date: 20 January 2026