Creative Hearts United held its 3rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 5 November 2026, reaffirming its commitment to good governance, accountability and transparency while continuing its service to the Filipino community in Leeds and the wider West Yorkshire area.
During the meeting, the Board of Trustees reviewed and approved the charity’s Trustees’ Annual Report and Financial Accounts for the financial year 2025–2026. These documents provide an account of the charity’s activities, achievements and financial position, demonstrating its commitment to responsible management and openness to the public.
Transparency and accountability are fundamental to our relationship with our grant providers, donors, sponsors and beneficiaries. We recognise the trust placed in us and our responsibility to demonstrate how resources are managed, how funding is used and how our activities create meaningful public benefit. We are committed to being open about our work, maintaining appropriate financial records and ensuring that our charitable resources are used responsibly and for their intended purposes.
Our Impact and Outcomes: 2025–2026
Throughout the financial year, we continued to create opportunities for cultural learning, community participation and social connections through its Filipino arts and heritage initiatives.
Our key activities and achievements included:
- 15 cultural folk dance, flag and drum workshops and rehearsals, providing opportunities to develop artistic skills, teamwork and cultural knowledge.
- 1 traditional props-making workshop, encouraging creativity and hands-on learning through the preparation of traditional performance materials.
- 35 direct beneficiaries, participating in and benefiting from our cultural and community activities.
- 2 cultural festival tour performances, showcasing Filipino arts, folk dances and heritage to approximately 10,000 audience members.
- 4 supported community events, strengthening partnerships and encouraging community participation.
- 1 community picnic in the park, providing an informal opportunity for social interaction, friendship and community bonding.
These activities demonstrate how we use arts, culture and heritage to promote inclusion, celebrate Filipino identity, develop creative skills and strengthen relationships within the wider community.
Continuing Our Commitment
We remain committed to serving the Filipino community and the wider public through inclusive and meaningful initiatives that encourage participation, celebrate cultural identity and strengthen community connections.
The approved Trustees’ Annual Report and Financial Accounts are available for public viewing through the Charity Commission website under Creative Hearts United, Registered Charity No. 1205677.
We extend our sincere thanks to our trustees, volunteers, beneficiaries, donors, sponsors and grant providers for their continued trust and support. Together, we remain dedicated to creating positive community initiatives and ensuring that our work continues to make a meaningful difference.
