VOCALISE BRISTOL CIC

Company Registration Number:
09917616 (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

VOCALISE BRISTOL CIC

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2023

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

VOCALISE BRISTOL CIC

Directors' report period ended 31 December 2023

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 31 December 2023

Principal activities of the company

The principal activity of the company in the year under review was to provide a voice to the residents of Ashley Ward, Bristol which included publication of community magazines, a website, social media and other projects.



Directors

The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023

Ms V Thakur
Ms J Davis
Mr K F A J N Q Van Tura
Ms H P Finch
Ms L L Mareno


The above report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions in part 15 of the Companies Act 2006

This report was approved by the board of directors on
19 September 2024

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Ms V Thakur
Status: Director

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Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 31 December 2023

2023 2022


£

£
Turnover: 3,335 6,400
Cost of sales: ( 4,704 ) ( 7,950 )
Gross profit(or loss): (1,369) (1,550)
Administrative expenses: ( 12,863 ) ( 14,713 )
Other operating income: 9,720 14,940
Operating profit(or loss): (4,512) (1,323)
Profit(or loss) before tax: (4,512) (1,323)
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: (4,512) (1,323)

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Balance sheet

As at 31 December 2023

Notes 2023 2022


£

£
Current assets
Debtors: 3 5,000
Cash at bank and in hand: 13,056 13,072
Total current assets: 13,056 18,072
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 4 ( 750 ) ( 1,254 )
Net current assets (liabilities): 12,306 16,818
Total assets less current liabilities: 12,306 16,818
Total net assets (liabilities): 12,306 16,818
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital: 100 100
Profit and loss account: 12,206 16,718
Total Shareholders' funds: 12,306 16,818

The notes form part of these financial statements

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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 19 September 2024
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Ms V Thakur
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

VOCALISE BRISTOL CIC

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

    Turnover policy

    Donations are recognised on receipt. Procedures are in place to ensure the completeness of income. Grants are accounted for once the company is notified of its legal entitlement and the amount due.

    Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy

    Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life. Computer equipment - Straight line over 3 years

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2023

  • 2. Employees

    2023 2022
    Average number of employees during the period 5 5

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2023

3. Debtors

2023 2022
£ £
Prepayments and accrued income 5,000
Total   5,000

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2023

4. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

2023 2022
£ £
Trade creditors 579
Accruals and deferred income 750 675
Total 750 1,254

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

VOCALISE BRISTOL CIC

Company Number: 09917616 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 31 December 2023

Company activities and impact

Vocalise Bristol CIC has carried out activities which benefit the community and in particular (without limitation) to the promotion of social inclusion, community development, sustainability and artistic talent. This has notably involved creating a sustainable magazine for the residents of Ashley Ward (Bristol, UK) in order to strengthen and empower the community so that every person is well informed and able to participate. Also including updating and maintaining a website (news posts, jobs boards, business directory) and community notice boards for the area. The Company has operated for the benefit of Ashley Ward residents and in particular (without limitation) in order to improve community cohesion, participation and resilience. In addition, the Company's activities have been carried out for the benefit of local community organisations and charities, (raising public awareness of their work) and future generations (promoting sustainability and aiming to mitigate environment damage/ climate change). Vocalise Bristol aims to empower local people to contribute to the media and have their voices heard.

Consultation with stakeholders

Vocalise Bristol CIC has continued to consult and engage with local people, who are our stakeholders. Despite being able to be as active in the community physically we have collaborated with other community groups to make sure our audience receives information and aid. The magazine is written by and for local community. In addition, we have enhanced social media engagement, reaching out to local people and organisations online, helping to promote local activities and events, building conversations online. Our website is regularly updated with the digital version of the magazine and we have launched a blog to give readers and residents another platform to engage with. It serves as an information centre about current activities and celebrations in the communities. Stakeholders have stated that they are happy with the services provided by the magazine Vocalise, in Ashley area which is our main area of operation.

Directors' remuneration

The total value of Directors' Remuneration is £3300 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
19 September 2024

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Ms V Thakur
Status: Director