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Company Registration Number:
13539501 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 30 July 2024

Period of accounts

Start date: 30 July 2023

End date: 30 July 2024

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Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 July 2024

Directors report
Balance sheet
Additional notes
Balance sheet notes
Community Interest Report

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Directors' report period ended 30 July 2024

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 30 July 2024

Principal activities of the company

Support activities to performing arts Other education not elsewhere classified



Directors

The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
30 July 2023 to 30 July 2024

Felix Mortimer
Joshua Nawras


The director shown below has held office during the period of
1 May 2024 to 30 July 2024

Julie Seyler


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
25 April 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Felix Mortimer
Status: Director

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Balance sheet

As at 30 July 2024

Notes 2024 2023


£

£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets: 3 341,662 341,662
Investments: 4 201,777 201,777
Total fixed assets: 543,439 543,439
Current assets
Debtors: 5 24,030 50,212
Cash at bank and in hand: 70,133 4,398
Total current assets: 94,163 54,610
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 6 ( 41,800 ) ( 2,270 )
Net current assets (liabilities): 52,363 52,340
Total assets less current liabilities: 595,802 595,779
Total net assets (liabilities): 595,802 595,779
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital: 4 4
Profit and loss account: 595,798 595,775
Total Shareholders' funds: 595,802 595,779

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 30 July 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.

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 25 April 2025
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Felix Mortimer
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 July 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

    Turnover policy

    Turnover is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for rents provided in the normal course of business, and is shown net of VAT. The fair value of consideration takes into account any lease premiums or rent free periods, which are recognised on a straight-line bases over the lease term. Revenue from the provision of property rental is recognised by reference to the period of its occupancy and where the amount of rent can be measured reliably.

    Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy

    All fixed assets are initially recorded at cost. Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost of an asset, less its estimated residual value, over the useful economic life of that asset as follows: Event Equipment and computers - 25% straight line Fixtures & Fittings -25% straight line

    Other accounting policies

    Investment Property Investment Property, which is property held to earn rentals and/or capital appreciation, is initially recognised at cost, which include the purchase cost and any directly attributed expenditure. Subsequently it is measured at fair value at the reporting end date. The surplus or deficit on revaluation is recognised within other reserves. Grants Grants are recognised at fair value of the asset received or receivable when there is reasonable assurance that the grant conditions will be met and the grants will be received. Grants relating to turnover are recognised as income over the periods when the related costs are incurred. Grants relating to an asset are recognised in income systematically over the assets expected useful life. If part of such a grant is deferred it is recognised as deferred income rather than being deducted from the assets carrying amount.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 July 2024

  • 2. Employees

    2024 2023
    Average number of employees during the period 3 3

    The directors aggregate remuneration in respect of qualifying services were: 2023/24 £32,826 (2022/23 £23,613)

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 July 2024

3. Tangible assets

Land & buildings Plant & machinery Fixtures & fittings Office equipment Motor vehicles Total
Cost £ £ £ £ £ £
At 30 July 2023 341,662 341,662
Additions
Disposals
Revaluations
Transfers
At 30 July 2024 341,662 341,662
Depreciation
At 30 July 2023
Charge for year
On disposals
Other adjustments
At 30 July 2024
Net book value
At 30 July 2024 341,662 341,662
At 29 July 2023 341,662 341,662

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 July 2024

4. Fixed assets investments note

Investment property Fair Value at start of the year was £201,777. There was no additions or revaluation in the year to 31 July 2024. In the prior year, 2023 the Fair value at 31 July 2023 was £201,777

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 July 2024

5. Debtors

2024 2023
£ £
Trade debtors 0
Other debtors 24,030 50,212
Total 24,030 50,212

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 July 2024

6. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

2024 2023
£ £
Taxation and social security 1,467
Accruals and deferred income 41,800
Other creditors 803
Total 41,800 2,270

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

REDRUTH FORMER LIBRARY CIC

Company Number: 13539501 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 30 July 2024

Company activities and impact

Redruth Former Library CIC (The Ladder) is a community interest company established to preserve, protect and regenerate the former Redruth Library and adjacent College building. These Grade II listed heritage assets, once at risk of dereliction or commercial development, are being brought back into meaningful public use through a phased programme of cultural, educational and community-focused renovation works. In the reporting period, the CIC oversaw substantial progress on the internal refurbishment of the Library building’s ground and first floors, including essential structural works, decoration, installation of new joinery, and the beginnings of mechanical and electrical fit-out. These works have been delivered in line with listed building consent, and with support from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, Historic England, Cornwall Council and other partners. Alongside physical capital works, The Ladder has grown its community offer. We have hosted a programme of cultural events, community consultation days, open rehearsals, and workshops, and welcomed our first anchor tenants including arts and youth organisations into the building. The CIC continues to work closely with local charities and educational providers to ensure that the space responds to the needs of local residents, particularly young people and those at risk of exclusion. The Ladder now serves as a vital catalyst for town centre regeneration, community resilience and creative opportunity in Redruth. Our work during this financial year has directly benefited the local community by safeguarding a cherished public building, creating local employment opportunities, and expanding access to inclusive cultural and educational provision in one of Cornwall’s most deprived areas.

Consultation with stakeholders

The Ladder’s stakeholders include: local residents, building tenants and users, funders, Redruth-based charities and community groups, young people, volunteers, heritage and cultural sector organisations, and members of the Redruth Cultural Consortium. Consultation with Tenants and Building Users: We maintain regular dialogue with our anchor tenants to ensure that the development of the site reflects their operational needs and community goals. These include: Writers’ Block, a creative writing hub supporting young people and emerging writers, who have influenced the design of adaptable studio spaces and quiet rehearsal areas. We responded to their feedback by prioritising acoustic treatment and storage solutions in their designated rooms. Beats and Roots, community cafe, an anchor tenant at The Ladder, providing healthy affordable, vegetarian food on site. Naturally Learning, an early-years provider offering nature-inspired education, consulted on child-friendly access routes and safeguarding needs. As a result, we adapted the ground floor layout to ensure secure entry points, improved ventilation, and space for buggy storage and creative play. Wider Stakeholder Engagement: The CIC chairs the Redruth Cultural Consortium, a cross-sector group of local creatives, educators and cultural organisations. The Consortium meets quarterly and serves as a forum for community-informed strategic planning. Through these sessions, The Ladder is both shaped by and acts in service to the wider cultural life of the town supporting collaborations, identifying local needs, and helping to unlock resources for other Redruth-based projects. This consultative approach ensures that the redevelopment of The Ladder is not only a physical regeneration project, but a platform for community-led activity, local creative economy growth, and inclusive cultural participation.

Directors' remuneration

The directors aggregate remuneration in respect of qualifying services for year ended 31 July 2024 was £32,826.

Transfer of assets

No transfer of assets other than for full consideration

This report was approved by the board of directors on
25 April 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Felix Mortimer
Status: Director