CLEANER SEAS PROJECT COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
14116941 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 May 2024

Period of accounts

Start date: 1 June 2023

End date: 31 May 2024

CLEANER SEAS PROJECT COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 May 2024

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

CLEANER SEAS PROJECT COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Directors' report period ended 31 May 2024

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 31 May 2024

Principal activities of the company

Principal Activities of the Company Cleaner Seas Project CIC is a not-for-profit organisation focused on ocean advocacy and environmental regeneration. Our principal activities include community education, creative campaigning, coastal and inland clean-up events, and the development of nature-based solutions such as rain gardens. We engage schools, local groups, businesses, and the wider public through workshops, talks, beach cleans, digital resources, and collaborative initiatives that address the triple planetary crisis of pollution, biodiversity loss, and climate change. Our work is rooted in a holistic, community-first approach, empowering people to take action for cleaner seas, starting where they are.

Additional information

Additional Information In addition to the required reporting, Cleaner Seas Project CIC has included further detail on our engagement with schools, community organisations, and environmental campaigns. During the reporting period, we began laying the groundwork for future funded initiatives including the A–Z of Cleaner Seas, Rain Gardens, Heart works and ESG Retreats. We also represented the CIC at environmental events, parliamentary groups, and community partnerships. These additional activities reflect our commitment to both local and national impact in addressing the triple planetary crisis. This report includes insight into our collaborations, educational outreach, creative engagement, and the development of initiatives designed to deliver long-term community and environmental benefits.



Directors

The director shown below has held office during the whole of the period from
1 June 2023 to 31 May 2024

Avril Patricia Sainsbury


The director shown below has held office during the period of
20 May 2024 to 31 May 2024

Winwood, Amanda Jane Vivian


The director shown below has held office during the period of
24 April 2024 to 31 May 2024

Kay Barnaby


The director shown below has held office during the period of
24 October 2023 to 31 May 2024

Goaman Lucy Charlotte


Secretary N/A

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 May 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Avril Patricia Sainsbury
Status: Director

CLEANER SEAS PROJECT COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Balance sheet

As at 31 May 2024

Notes 2024 2023


£

£
Fixed assets
Intangible assets:   0
Tangible assets: 3 2,528 3,792
Investments:   0
Total fixed assets: 2,528 3,792
Current assets
Stocks:   0
Debtors:   0
Cash at bank and in hand: 0 6,745
Investments:   0 0
Total current assets: 0 6,745
Prepayments and accrued income: 0
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year:   0
Net current assets (liabilities): 0 6,745
Total assets less current liabilities: 2,528 10,537
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year:   0 0
Provision for liabilities: 0
Accruals and deferred income: 0 ( 6,700 )
Total net assets (liabilities): 2,528 3,837
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 2,528 3,837
Total members' funds: 2,528 3,837

The notes form part of these financial statements

CLEANER SEAS PROJECT COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 May 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 30 May 2025
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Avril Patricia Sainsbury
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

CLEANER SEAS PROJECT COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 May 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

    Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy

    Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost, net of depreciation and any provision for impairment. Depreciation is provided on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the assets. Equipment and materials, including litter pickers, event banners and display items, are depreciated over 3 years.

CLEANER SEAS PROJECT COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 May 2024

  • 2. Employees

    2024 2023
    Average number of employees during the period 0 0

CLEANER SEAS PROJECT COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 May 2024

3. Tangible assets

Land & buildings Plant & machinery Fixtures & fittings Office equipment Motor vehicles Total
Cost £ £ £ £ £ £
At 1 June 2023 2,792 1,000 3,792
Additions
Disposals
Revaluations
Transfers
At 31 May 2024 2,792 1,000 3,792
Depreciation
At 1 June 2023 0 0 0
Charge for year 930 334 1,264
On disposals
Other adjustments
At 31 May 2024 930 334 1,264
Net book value
At 31 May 2024 1,862 666 2,528
At 31 May 2023 2,792 1,000 3,792

The company owns a number of community-use items including beach cleaning equipment and promotional materials such as banners and a display chair. These have been depreciated over 3 years on a straight-line basis in accordance with the company’s tangible fixed assets depreciation policy.

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

CLEANER SEAS PROJECT COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Company Number: 14116941 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 31 May 2024

Company activities and impact

Cleaner Seas Project is focused on protecting our seas by taking a holistic approach to tackling the triple planetary crisis: pollution, biodiversity loss, and climate change. We do this by engaging and empowering our local and wider community through hands-on action, online education, in-person sessions at schools, community groups and businesses, as well as giving talks and presentations. Although there was no income during this accounting period, Cleaner Seas Project has been laying the foundations for bringing in funding and revenue to support future initiatives. Most of this work has been done voluntarily. During the period, we: - Cleaned and prepared the Sustainability Garden at Budehaven School, working with a local plant hire company. This is now part of our rain garden initiative. - Delivered talks and workshops at local primary schools, including assemblies and ghost rope bowl making. These schools are also taking part in our A to Z of Cleaner Seas initiative. - Represented Cleaner Seas Project at the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Microplastics. - Shared educational materials online to raise awareness about plastic pollution and ocean health. - Developed new initiatives including Rain Gardens, Heartworks, A-Z of Cleaner Seas, and Leadership Retreats. - Applied for funding to support the above initiatives. - Ran workshops and beach cleans at Spa Fest with Made for Life Organics and Made for Life Foundation. - Delivered a large beach clean for a visiting group at Crooklets Beach. - Supported the CIOS Marine Conservation Partnership and campaigns like Save Our Bays and Two Bays. - Participated in South West Water and other webinars focused on water quality. - Continued our Heartworks campaign, inviting marine litter art submissions. The winner received a prize from Made for Life Organics. - Spoke at the Wellness and Innovation Centre with our partners Made for Life Organics. - Supported the Bude Climate Partnership. - Created microplastic educational artwork and planted trees with Plant One. - Spoke at the Green Threads community event. - Hosted an advertising graduate for work placement and mentoring.

Consultation with stakeholders

No consultation with stakeholders

Directors' remuneration

The total amount paid or receivable by directors in respect of qualifying services was £2,775.53. 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.

Transfer of assets

No transfer of assets other than for full consideration

This report was approved by the board of directors on
30 May 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Avril Sainsbury
Status: Director