The Finance and Risk Committee of the Barbican Centre Board was scheduled to consider its annual budget and updates on health and safety and internal audit matters. The committee was also scheduled to review the Barbican Centre's carry-forward of funds for the upcoming financial year.

Annual Budget

The committee was scheduled to consider the annual budget for the Barbican Centre, presented in a joint report from the Chamberlain and the Interim CEO of the Barbican Centre. This report was to follow and was listed for decision.

Barbican Centre Health and Safety Report

A report from the Interim CEO of the Barbican Centre was scheduled to be presented for information, detailing health and safety matters at the venue. This report was to be read in conjunction with a similar report from the previous meeting held on 4 November 2024.

Internal Audit Update

The committee was scheduled to receive an update on internal audit activities relating to the Barbican Centre. This report, from the Head of Internal Audit, was for information and was to be read alongside non-public appendices. A similar update was provided at the November meeting.

Barbican Centre - Carry Forward of CWP Funds to 2025/26

The committee was scheduled to consider a report from the Interim CEO of the Barbican Centre regarding the carry-forward of Cyclical Works Programme (CWP) funds to the 2025/26 financial year. This item was listed for decision.

Barbican Business Review: October 2024 (Period 7)

A joint report from the Chamberlain and the Interim CEO of the Barbican Centre was scheduled to be presented for information, providing a business review for October 2024 (Period 7). This follows a similar review for August 2024 presented at the November meeting.

Barbican Cyclical Works Programme (CWP) and Capital Projects - Update Report

An update report on the Barbican Centre's Cyclical Works Programme (CWP) and Capital Projects was scheduled to be presented for information by the Interim CEO of the Barbican Centre. This continues the committee's regular review of these programmes.

Risk Update

The committee was scheduled to receive a report on risk management at the Barbican Centre, including updates on identified risks and their mitigations. This report from the Interim CEO was for information and was to follow. A risk update was also presented at the November meeting.