THE PLANKTON PROJECT CIC

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
14689674 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 28 February 2024

Period of accounts

Start date: 27 February 2023

End date: 28 February 2024

THE PLANKTON PROJECT CIC

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 28 February 2024

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

THE PLANKTON PROJECT CIC

Directors' report period ended 28 February 2024

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 28 February 2024

Principal activities of the company

The company's principle activity during the period was surveying the near-shore plankton of Norfolk and engaging in science communication activities teaching others about the importance of plankton.

Political and charitable donations

The company received £200 in charitable donations

Additional information

The company has insurance for Professional indemnity and Public and products liability



Directors

The director shown below has held office during the whole of the period from
27 February 2023 to 28 February 2024

Elizabeth Beston


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
30 October 2024

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Elizabeth Beston
Status: Director

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Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 28 February 2024

2024


£
Turnover: 1,859
Gross profit(or loss): 1,859
Distribution costs: ( 857 )
Administrative expenses: ( 8 )
Operating profit(or loss): 994
Profit(or loss) before tax: 994
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: 994

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Balance sheet

As at 28 February 2024

Notes 2024


£
Fixed assets
Intangible assets:   0
Total fixed assets: 0
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand: 748
Total current assets: 748
Net current assets (liabilities): 748
Total assets less current liabilities: 748
Total net assets (liabilities): 748
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 748
Total members' funds: 748

The notes form part of these financial statements

THE PLANKTON PROJECT CIC

Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 28 February 2024 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 30 October 2024
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Elizabeth Beston
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

THE PLANKTON PROJECT CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 28 February 2024

  • 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

THE PLANKTON PROJECT CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 28 February 2024

  • 2. Employees

    2024
    Average number of employees during the period 0

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

THE PLANKTON PROJECT CIC

Company Number: 14689674 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 28 February 2024

Company activities and impact

In the first year of business, The Plankton Project received 2 grants for scientific research and communication. We have taught adults, children, the general public, and scientists about the importance of marine plankton. We have added to the pool of knowledge about plankton biodiversity in Norfolk. Our scientific research is being published in a society journal and will be distributed to other scientific bodies. We continue to grow our website and plan to add educational pages. In the financial year 2023 to 2024, we have been planning 3 science communication books about the ocean (1 for adults, 2 for children).

Consultation with stakeholders

No consultation with stakeholders

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
30 October 2024

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Elizabeth Beston
Status: Director