ETHICAL READING COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
10982722 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 December 2023

Period of accounts

Start date: 1 January 2023

End date: 31 December 2023

ETHICAL READING COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2023

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

ETHICAL READING COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 31 December 2023

2023 2022


£

£
Turnover: 28,167 33,679
Cost of sales: ( 10,328 ) ( 8,771 )
Gross profit(or loss): 17,839 24,908
Distribution costs: ( 7,232 ) ( 11,971 )
Administrative expenses: ( 8,025 ) ( 16,526 )
Operating profit(or loss): 2,582 (3,589)
Interest receivable and similar income: 0 0
Interest payable and similar charges: 0 0
Profit(or loss) before tax: 2,582 (3,589)
Tax: 0 0
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: 2,582 (3,589)

ETHICAL READING COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Balance sheet

As at 31 December 2023

Notes 2023 2022


£

£
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand: 23,001 18,498
Total current assets: 23,001 18,498
Prepayments and accrued income: 0 165
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 3 ( 354 ) ( 977 )
Net current assets (liabilities): 22,647 17,686
Total assets less current liabilities: 22,647 17,686
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year: 4 ( 5,150 ) ( 7,616 )
Accruals and deferred income: ( 5,495 ) ( 650 )
Total net assets (liabilities): 12,002 9,420
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 12,002 9,420
Total members' funds: 12,002 9,420

The notes form part of these financial statements

ETHICAL READING COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 December 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.

This report was approved by the board of directors on 15 September 2024
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Mr Graham Roberts
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

ETHICAL READING COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 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

ETHICAL READING COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2023

  • 2. Employees

    2023 2022
    Average number of employees during the period 1 2

ETHICAL READING COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2023

3. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

2023 2022
£ £
Trade creditors 354 977
Total 354 977

ETHICAL READING COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2023

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

2023 2022
£ £
Other creditors 5,150 7,616
Total 5,150 7,616

ETHICAL READING COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2023

5. Financial Commitments

Reserves represent committed Trees For Reading donations

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

ETHICAL READING COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Company Number: 10982722 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 31 December 2023

Company activities and impact

Ethical Reading is a not-for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making Reading a better place to live, work and do business. Ethical Reading is run on a voluntary basis with the support of an Advisory Council and a dedicated team of volunteers. Ethical Reading encourages organisations and their teams to do the right thing by each other and the environment. We also work to raise awareness of ethical issues among the wider local community. Most of our activities are focused on our programmes: Business Ethics and Culture, Workplace Wellbeing, Sustainability and Ethics in Education. Our key belief is that putting more emphasis on core values like respect, responsibility and compassion could help organisations and individuals make better decisions, from the boardroom to everyday interactions. There is compelling evidence that more ethical, caring businesses attract and retain talented staff and enthusiastic customers, making them more successful. During 2023 Ethical Reading continued to make a positive impact in Reading, through: The Trees For Reading programme planted 40 substantial young trees in areas that need them most, such as deprived areas around Reading, to maximise the benefits of improved air quality, CO2 reduction, flood mitigation, enhanced biodiversity, and improved mental and physical wellbeing of local residents. Workshops and Webinars: 12 events and 3 workshops were held to discuss various ethical topics, providing valuable learning opportunities for both individuals and organisations. Collaborative Learning: Our Educational initiatives aim to promote ethical practices within the community. The Ethics in Education programme enabled students from local schools to learn about ethical business practices, preparing them for responsible roles in the future and fostering a culture of ethics and responsibility from an early age. A social audit report can be found at https://www.ethicalreading.org.uk/

Consultation with stakeholders

Ethical Reading’s stakeholders are our Partners & Supporters (organisations) and followers (individual members of the public). They are represented on our Advisory Council, which meets one to two times per year to provide guidance on Ethical Reading development strategy. The Advisory Council recommended regular publishing of an Impact Report, emphasised focus on our Partners’ needs and seeking grants to fund programmes. Ethical Reading firmly believe that ethical business practices are essential for the success and sustainability of any organisation. Our partner support has helped us raise awareness about the importance of ethical practices and provided valuable resources and guidance to businesses of all sizes.

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
18 September 2024

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Gurprital Singh
Status: Director