for the Period Ended 31 July 2024
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Community Interest Report |
Directors' report period ended
The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 31 July 2024
Directors
The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
1 August 2023
to
31 July 2024
Secretary
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
And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name:
Status: Director
As at
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The notes form part of these financial statements
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
and signed on behalf of the board by:
Name:
Status: Director
The notes form part of these financial statements
for the Period Ended 31 July 2024
Basis of measurement and preparation
Turnover policy
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During the financial year under review, Wastebusters CIC has undertaken a range of impactful initiatives aimed at benefiting the community and promoting environmental sustainability. Key activities include: - Recycle to Read conducted a successful trial for the collection of broken hard plastic toys in retail stores. This initiative was supported by educational materials, resources, and a competition designed to encourage participation. - Following the success of the trial, preparations commenced for a national rollout across 167 stores. - Wastebusters CIC secured a new three-year contract through a successful tendering process with a local authority. - Hosted a successful network reception at the Royal Geographical Society for Water Week, as part of The Pod’s annual campaign cycle. - Organised a drop-in event at the Houses of Parliament for Water Week, raising awareness of water conservation and sustainability. - Initiated planning for a technology recycling campaign aimed at responsible e-waste management. - Conducted successful battery and textile collection initiatives, encouraging responsible recycling and waste reduction. - Trialled a direct reusable toy collection programme in schools to promote circular economy principles. - Delivered The Pod’s flagship sustainability campaigns: Switch Off Fortnight, Waste Week, What’s Under Your Feet?, and Recycle to Read (Toys, Textiles, and Batteries). - Integrated impact recording and carbon calculation functionality into the Wastebusters CIC platform for schools, alongside a climate action planner, supporting government sustainability requirements in the education sector. These initiatives align with several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), reinforcing Wastebusters CIC’s commitment to global sustainability efforts: - SDG 4: Quality Education – Promoting environmental awareness and responsible consumption through the Recycle to Read programme. - SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – Supporting responsible consumption practices, particularly through initiatives focused on recycling and waste reduction, including planned technology recycling programmes. - SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – Collaborating with local authorities and retail partners to advance shared environmental and community-focused objectives. - SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation – Contributing to international sustainability efforts by advocating for water conservation and sustainable water management through initiatives such as Water Week. Through these efforts, Wastebusters CIC continues to demonstrate its commitment to environmental stewardship, education, and sustainable development, contributing to a more sustainable and equitable future.
Schools and local authorities are key stakeholders for Wastebuster. Wastebuster also undertake annual consultations with up to 30 schools per local authority area to test the effectiveness of the programme and to ensure a process of ongoing development is adopted. Regular reporting to local authority partners ensures we are in alignment with national waste directive and reaching our KPIs. As part of the Recycle to Read programme (https://recycletoread.org/) we are also in regular consultation with its members who include; publishers, toy brands, national retailers and manufacturers, industry bodies and educational institutes.
The total amount paid or receivable by directors in respect of qualifying services was £31,043. 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.
No transfer of assets other than for full consideration
This report was approved by the board of directors on
9 April 2025
And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: NEWNHAM, Katy Louise
Status: Director