for the Period Ended 31 August 2024
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Directors' report period ended
The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 31 August 2024
Principal activities of the company
Political and charitable donations
Company policy on disabled employees
Directors
The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
9 August 2023
to
31 August 2024
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
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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 August 2024
Basis of measurement and preparation
Turnover policy
Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy
Valuation information and policy
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No remuneration was received
No transfer of assets other than for full consideration
This report was approved by the board of directors on
10 June 2025
And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Ire BADEMOSI
Status: Director