POLLYPORT CIC

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
10440542 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 October 2023

Period of accounts

Start date: 1 November 2022

End date: 31 October 2023

POLLYPORT CIC

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 October 2023

Balance sheet
Additional notes
Balance sheet notes
Community Interest Report

POLLYPORT CIC

Balance sheet

As at 31 October 2023

Notes 2023 2022


£

£
Fixed assets
Intangible assets:   0 0
Tangible assets:   0 0
Investments:   0 0
Total fixed assets: 0 0
Current assets
Stocks:   0 0
Debtors:   0 0
Cash at bank and in hand: 6,600 14,021
Investments:   0 0
Total current assets: 6,600 14,021
Prepayments and accrued income: 0 0
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 3 ( 6,400 ) ( 13,844 )
Net current assets (liabilities): 200 177
Total assets less current liabilities: 200 177
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year:   0 0
Provision for liabilities: 0 0
Accruals and deferred income: 0 0
Total net assets (liabilities): 200 177
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 200 177
Total members' funds: 200 177

The notes form part of these financial statements

POLLYPORT CIC

Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 October 2023 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.

The directors have chosen not to file a copy of the company's profit and loss account.

This report was approved by the board of directors on 29 July 2024
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Polly Moseley
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

POLLYPORT CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 October 2023

  • 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

    Other accounting policies

    1a. Basis Of AccountingThe accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention.The accounts have been prepared in accordance with FRS102 section 1A - The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006 .1b. Policy For Going ConcernThe directors believe that the company has adequate funding to manage its business risks successfully. Accordingly they have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus they continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements. In making this assessment the directors have considered a period of at least 12 months from the date of approval of these accounts.1c. Policy For Revenue RecognitionRevenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable. Revenue is reduced for rebates and other similar allowances. Revenue from the delivery of projects is recognised when all the following conditions are satisfied: the amount of revenue can be measured reliably; it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the company; and the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably. Specifically, revenue from the sale of goods or project delivery is recognised when the goods or services are delivered and legal title has passed.

POLLYPORT CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 October 2023

  • 2. Employees

    2023 2022
    Average number of employees during the period 0 0

POLLYPORT CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 October 2023

3. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

2023 2022
£ £
Bank loans and overdrafts 0 0
Amounts due under finance leases and hire purchase contracts 0 0
Trade creditors 0 0
Taxation and social security 44 38
Accruals and deferred income 6,356 13,806
Other creditors 0 0
Total 6,400 13,844

Deferred income represents funding received for Creative Projects to be spent after the year end.

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

POLLYPORT CIC

Company Number: 10440542 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 31 October 2023

Company activities and impact

SCOUSE FLOWERHOUSEOn January 31st 2023, Scouse Flowerhouse Ltd was established as a Community Benefit Society and a member of Coops UK. Polly Moseley was one of 12 co-founders, and the leader of the founding process. During 2023, Polly organised meetings for the founder members and for the members, with members’ active participation through talks and collective presentations, and some founder members also organised activities, fieldwork and events, particularly in the summer of 2023.Community Benefit: the Community Benefit Society as a membership organisation is set up to deliver community benefits from wildflowers, which include wellbeing, sense of purpose and collective wellbeing from sowing events, ecological/public education from bringing high calibre gardeners and speakers and encouraging exchange between community and school groups. PollyPort CIC was central to maintaining public and community engagement and to ensuring the social and cultural legacy of the National Wildflower Centre in Knowsley now has a future.EVERTON PARKPollyPort CIC delivered drawing workshops to 6 school groups with Food for Thought in July 2023, and took on the direct management of the establishment of a carbon capture garden in the neglected old Everton Pond and Fountains space with some seed funding from LCC Highways. The substrate of concrete waste, demolition waste and biochar was delivered in summer 2023, too late in the season for a summer flowering. PollyPort CIC hired a set of silk flags and flag poles for the summer MiniRoads cycling camp (for ages 2-9). PollyPort assisted with healthy catering and activities related to the wider park and plantings over the summer activities, and produced a Hallowe-en event for local children in the Nature Garden with a giant lantern puppet.Community Benefit: the Pond Garden space was brought back to life with colourful flags and joyous activities. The Hallowe’en event with traditional. Gaelic games and live music (Nick Branton on sax) and puppets was well attended, and feedback from families in the community was fantastic.CVANNW and MANCHESTER CONSULTANCIESPolly Moseley delivered on these and both enhanced community networks: understanding of artistic practice relating to environment and communities and understanding of circular economy and investment required for seed production.HERITAGE EVENT - SLAVERY AT ST GEORGE’S: WHO LIES HERE?PollyPort CIC partnered with Everton’s Grade 1-listed St George’s Church to host a lecture by Malik Al Nasir, who is a doctoral researcher at Cambridge University, studying his ancestry, which includes Samuel Sandbach, who is buried in St George’s Graveyard and who was involved in profiting from the slave trade. Malik’s Guyanese ancestry also includes slaves.Community Benefit: Many community leaders and members from L8 came to Everton for this event which was really well attended and served to break down barriers between South and North Liverpool, in the recognition that Liverpool’s shameful slavery history is part of Everton and North Liverpool’s heritage. This event was acknowledged as groundbreaking by the Liverpool Diocese.

Consultation with stakeholders

Scouse Flowerhouse & CVANNW: Building capacity to be more responsive to ideas for new sites coming from community members and 160+ membership with 12 Founder Members. School groups, engineering companies, artists and landowners amongst those engaging and contributing to programme.Everton history groups: local history groups and those involved in slave histories /hidden histories brought together with a co-production with St George’s, Everton and Writing on the wall.Alongside delivering planting, drawing and games for children on the Everton Pond Garden, PollyPort CIC continued to gather views from parents and local residents. PollyPort brought together experienced plantspeople to advise on the planting scheme and bring cuttings and plants. PollyPort CIC worked very closely with Peloton Liverpool to bring activities and some catering to the site when the cycling sessions were on, partners included Jackie Swanson and Liverpool Lantern Company.

Directors' remuneration

As per accounts, Polly Moseley, was remunerated for time spent delivering consultancies and for a portion of her time on specific projects.There were no other transactions or arrangements in connection with the remuneration of directors, or compensation for director’s loss of office, which require to be disclosed.

Transfer of assets

No transfer of assets other than for full consideration

This report was approved by the board of directors on
30 July 2024

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Polly Moseley
Status: Director