PLANT ECOLOGY BEYOND LAND (PEBL) CIC

Company Registration Number:
12076622 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 July 2024

Period of accounts

Start date: 1 August 2023

End date: 31 July 2024

PLANT ECOLOGY BEYOND LAND (PEBL) CIC

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 July 2024

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

PLANT ECOLOGY BEYOND LAND (PEBL) CIC

Directors' report period ended 31 July 2024

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

Dr C BERGER
Dr D Abulhawa


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
28 April 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Dr C BERGER
Status: Director

PLANT ECOLOGY BEYOND LAND (PEBL) CIC

Balance sheet

As at 31 July 2024

Notes 2024 2023


£

£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets: 3 15,351 18,433
Total fixed assets: 15,351 18,433
Current assets
Debtors: 4 12,150 13,853
Cash at bank and in hand: 59,167 38,341
Total current assets: 71,317 52,194
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 5 ( 39,534 ) ( 124,011 )
Net current assets (liabilities): 31,783 (71,817)
Total assets less current liabilities: 47,134 ( 53,384)
Total net assets (liabilities): 47,134 (53,384)
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital: 2 2
Profit and loss account: 47,132 (53,386 )
Total Shareholders' funds: 47,134 (53,384)

The notes form part of these financial statements

PLANT ECOLOGY BEYOND LAND (PEBL) CIC

Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 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 28 April 2025
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Dr C BERGER
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

PLANT ECOLOGY BEYOND LAND (PEBL) CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 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 measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of discounts and value added taxes. Turnover includes revenue earned from the sale of goods and from the rendering of services. Turnover is reduced for estimated customer returns, rebates and other similar allowances. Sale of goods Turnover from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods has transferred to the buyer. This is usually at the point that the customer has signed for the delivery of the goods. Rendering of services Turnover from the rendering of services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion of the contract. The stage of completion of a contract is measured by comparing the costs incurred for work performed to date to the total estimated contract costs. Turnover is only recognised to the extent of recoverable expenses when the outcome of a contract cannot be estimated reliably.

    Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy

    P&M 25% Straight Line Motor Vehicles 20% Reducing Balance

PLANT ECOLOGY BEYOND LAND (PEBL) CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 July 2024

  • 2. Employees

    2024 2023
    Average number of employees during the period 3 5

PLANT ECOLOGY BEYOND LAND (PEBL) CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 July 2024

3. Tangible assets

Land & buildings Plant & machinery Fixtures & fittings Office equipment Motor vehicles Total
Cost £ £ £ £ £ £
At 1 August 2023 21,108 10,000 31,108
Additions 2,146 2,146
Disposals
Revaluations
Transfers
At 31 July 2024 23,254 10,000 33,254
Depreciation
At 1 August 2023 12,675 0 12,675
Charge for year 3,228 2,000 5,228
On disposals
Other adjustments
At 31 July 2024 15,903 2,000 17,903
Net book value
At 31 July 2024 7,351 8,000 15,351
At 31 July 2023 8,433 10,000 18,433

PLANT ECOLOGY BEYOND LAND (PEBL) CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 July 2024

4. Debtors

2024 2023
£ £
Other debtors 12,150 13,853
Total 12,150 13,853

PLANT ECOLOGY BEYOND LAND (PEBL) CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 July 2024

5. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

2024 2023
£ £
Taxation and social security 8,416 1,239
Other creditors 31,118 122,772
Total 39,534 124,011

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

PLANT ECOLOGY BEYOND LAND (PEBL) CIC

Company Number: 12076622 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 31 July 2024

Company activities and impact

Activity 1: Marine Monitoring PEBL CIC develops and provides affordable, user-friendly marine monitoring services and equipment for seaweed and shellfish farms, offshore renewable projects, and coastal communities. This year saw significant development of our monitoring products, driven by the need for accessible data to support sustainable marine activities and conservation. We began developing low-cost monitoring solutions in 2020. Initial trials with off-the-shelf sensors proved valuable but highlighted issues with durability and ease of use in harsh marine conditions. This led to the development of our robust, user-friendly solutions: GrowProbe: A sensor device measuring a broad range of vital environmental parameters (e.g., light, temperature, current speed). SubCam: A marine-grade timelapse camera system. Micro Lander: A low-cost, user-friendly deployment system for underwater video, acoustic, and environmental monitoring equipment like GrowProbe and SubCam. Our aim is to democratise marine data collection, addressing gaps in current monitoring efforts which hinder the effective protection of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and the achievement of UK marine conservation goals (e.g., 30x30 target). We believe empowering citizens, communities, and smaller operators with these tools will enhance data coverage, inform decision-making, and foster greater stewardship of marine ecosystems. Benefits: Improves understanding of local marine environments to detect risks (e.g., diseaseoutbreaks, pollution) early. Promotes best practices in marine operations to minimise harm to wildlife. Supports disease prevention through monitoring key indicators. Reduces reliance on boat-based surveys through remote monitoring capabilities, lowering costs and emissions. Helps secure licenses for marine operations by providing evidence of mitigated environmental impacts to regulatory agencies. Enables biodiversity recording and habitat monitoring through underwater video footage. Provides affordable and accessible tools to support citizen science and community-based monitoring initiatives. Contributes to better spatial and temporal data coverage for marine conservation and MPA management. Activity 2: Community Engagement Engaging the public and relevant stakeholders is core to our mission of growing a sustainable marine sector and fostering ocean literacy. We conduct various outreach activities to build connections between people and the marine environment, promote the seaweed industry, and support community-led environmental action. Activities this year included: The Coastal Community Leaders programme (Holyhead): A five-workshop series empowering local residents with skills in community engagement, project planning, funding acquisition, and collaboration. Participants developed actionable community projects focused on local environmental issues. Contributing to development of Seaweed Aquaculture Biodiversity Group which meets regularly to discuss and develop the evidence base of the biodiversity and ecological impacts of seaweed farming in a UK context. Sharing and disseminating Marine Biodiversity Monitoring project data with the general public, breaking down the science into simple messaging for an audience of various technical backgrounds and no technical backgrounds. Benefits: Attracts a diverse range of people to the emerging seaweed industry and marine conservation efforts. Encourages young people to engage with and potentially remain in coastal communities. Educates the public on marine habitats, the importance of seaweed, and the need for sustainable food production in the face of climate change. Empowers local communities with skills and confidence to initiate and lead environmental projects (as demonstrated by the Coastal Community Leaders programme). Builds stronger networks and collaborations between community members, local organisations, and PEBL CIC. Fosters a greater sense of connection to place and responsibility for marine environments.

Consultation with stakeholders

Our key stakeholders are: Coastal Communities in Wales (including East Anglesey, Holyhead, St. David’s, Swansea, Menai Straits, Cardigan Bay): How consulted: Ongoing community engagement events via the Shellfish Network Wales and directly by PEBL (hatchery visits, talks, workshops). Specific initiatives like the Coastal Community Leaders programme in Holyhead involved intensive workshops, collaboration with local groups (Seagrass Project, North Wales Wildlife Trust (NWWT), Wild Oyster Project, Save Penrhos), and gathering participant feedback on skills gained and project development. Action/response: Feedback from community leaders highlighted the value of transferable skills, planning tools, and networking, which we continue to support via online resources and informal networks (e.g., WhatsApp group). The success of the Holyhead programme confirms the value of community capacity building. Local Landowners and Other Businesses (mainly aquaculture companies, offshore renewables): How consulted: Continued bimonthly meetings with aquaculture stakeholders focused on environmental impacts. Engagement with the offshore renewables sector, including local Welsh tidal projects (Holyhead) and the Celtic Sea Floating Offshore Wind project. Participation in a committee discussing and reporting on environmental monitoring related to the Celtic Sea, including contributing data. Action/response: Ongoing dialogue ensures our activities align with and support other marine industries where possible, particularly regarding shared interests in environmental monitoring and mitigation. Collaboration on monitoring projects provides mutual benefits. Local Environmental Agency and Local Universities (Natural Resources Wales (NRW), Bangor University, Swansea University, Aberystwyth University): How consulted: Several discussions with NRW, Swansea, and Bangor Universities focused on the development and need for low-cost marine monitoring systems (such as GrowProbe and SubCam) for use by industry, communities, and researchers. Action/response: Strong alignment was confirmed on the need for lower-cost, remote sensing capabilities to effectively monitor marine projects in Wales. These discussions have strengthened relationships and informed the technical development and deployment strategies for our monitoring tools, ensuring they meet the needs identified by these key 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
28 April 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Dr. Christian Berger
Status: Director