MERSEYSIDE ALLIANCE FOR RACIAL EQUALITY COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
13449949 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 20 February 2024

Period of accounts

Start date: 21 February 2023

End date: 20 February 2024

MERSEYSIDE ALLIANCE FOR RACIAL EQUALITY COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 20 February 2024

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

MERSEYSIDE ALLIANCE FOR RACIAL EQUALITY COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Directors' report period ended 20 February 2024

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 20 February 2024

Principal activities of the company

Merseyside Alliance for Racial Equality (MARE) CIC promotes racial equality through education, training, and grassroots advocacy, celebrating Black and global majority communities. In our second financial year, we expanded our work to further benefit the community through: Anti-Racist Organisational Training – Delivered training to organisations, equipping them with tools to foster inclusive workplaces, reduce discrimination, and improve cultural awareness. Celebrating Diverse Communities – Hosted cultural events promoting community spirit, cross-cultural dialogue, and social cohesion. Educational Workshops & Lectures – Provided anti-racism education in schools, colleges, and universities, preparing young people for an inclusive future. Diversity in Sport Training – Ran a year-long training programme, integrating diversity and inclusion into sports, fostering teamwork and community engagement. Black History & Migration Awareness – Led campaigns and educational initiatives to highlight the contributions of Black communities and historical migration narratives.



Directors

The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
21 February 2023 to 20 February 2024

Chantelle Lunt
Josiah Raphael
Ashlee Brown
Daniel Lewis


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 February 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Chantelle Lunt
Status: Director

MERSEYSIDE ALLIANCE FOR RACIAL EQUALITY COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 20 February 2024

2024 11 months to 20 February 2023


£

£
Turnover: 10,967 8,704
Cost of sales: ( 9,991 ) ( 5,235 )
Gross profit(or loss): 976 3,469
Distribution costs: ( 95 )
Administrative expenses: ( 1,736 ) ( 4,277 )
Operating profit(or loss): (855) (808)
Profit(or loss) before tax: (855) (808)
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: (855) (808)

MERSEYSIDE ALLIANCE FOR RACIAL EQUALITY COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Balance sheet

As at 20 February 2024

Notes 2024 11 months to 20 February 2023


£

£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets: 3 200 200
Total fixed assets: 200 200
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand: 606 1,415
Total current assets: 606 1,415
Net current assets (liabilities): 606 1,415
Total assets less current liabilities: 806 1,615
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year: 4 ( 2,472 ) ( 2,415 )
Total net assets (liabilities): (1,666) (800)
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: (1,666) ( 800)
Total members' funds: ( 1,666) (800)

The notes form part of these financial statements

MERSEYSIDE ALLIANCE FOR RACIAL EQUALITY COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 20 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 19 February 2025
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Chantelle Lunt
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

MERSEYSIDE ALLIANCE FOR RACIAL EQUALITY COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 20 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

MERSEYSIDE ALLIANCE FOR RACIAL EQUALITY COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 20 February 2024

  • 2. Employees

    2024 11 months to 20 February 2023
    Average number of employees during the period 0 0

MERSEYSIDE ALLIANCE FOR RACIAL EQUALITY COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 20 February 2024

3. Tangible assets

Land & buildings Plant & machinery Fixtures & fittings Office equipment Motor vehicles Total
Cost £ £ £ £ £ £
At 21 February 2023 0 100 100 200
Additions 0 0
Disposals
Revaluations
Transfers
At 20 February 2024 0 100 100 200
Depreciation
At 21 February 2023 0 0 0 0
Charge for year 0 0
On disposals
Other adjustments
At 20 February 2024 0 0 0 0
Net book value
At 20 February 2024 0 100 100 200
At 20 February 2023 0 100 100 200

MERSEYSIDE ALLIANCE FOR RACIAL EQUALITY COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 20 February 2024

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

2024 11 months to 20 February 2023
£ £
Other creditors 2,472 2,415
Total 2,472 2,415

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

MERSEYSIDE ALLIANCE FOR RACIAL EQUALITY COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Company Number: 13449949 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 20 February 2024

Company activities and impact

Merseyside Alliance for Racial Equality (MARE) CIC promotes racial equality through education, training, and grassroots advocacy, celebrating Black and global majority communities. In our second financial year, we expanded our work to further benefit the community through: Anti-Racist Organisational Training – Delivered training to organisations, equipping them with tools to foster inclusive workplaces, reduce discrimination, and improve cultural awareness. Celebrating Diverse Communities – Hosted cultural events promoting community spirit, cross-cultural dialogue, and social cohesion. Educational Workshops & Lectures – Provided anti-racism education in schools, colleges, and universities, preparing young people for an inclusive future. Diversity in Sport Training – Ran a year-long training programme, integrating diversity and inclusion into sports, fostering teamwork and community engagement. Black History & Migration Awareness – Led campaigns and educational initiatives to highlight the contributions of Black communities and historical migration narratives. MARE remains committed to empowering communities, tackling inequalities, and promoting lasting social change.

Consultation with stakeholders

Our directors are stakeholders, and we have held meetings throughout the year to agree on actions and strategies for the organization. These meetings are held online and are minuted. We also worked with community members eager to support the organisation by extending meeting invites to them, and engaging them in the strategic development of the organisation.

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
19 February 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Chantelle Lunt
Status: Director