BEE TRAILS CIC

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
12435801 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 January 2025

Period of accounts

Start date: 1 February 2024

End date: 31 January 2025

BEE TRAILS CIC

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 January 2025

Directors report
Balance sheet
Additional notes
Community Interest Report

BEE TRAILS CIC

Directors' report period ended 31 January 2025

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 31 January 2025

Principal activities of the company

The company was established in late Jan 2020, with a view to building delivery in Autumn 2020. Due to the almost immediate onset of Covid restrictions after the company was formed, we have not been able to build nor deliver work as planned. The company is currently dormant, but planning and development activities began in FY 2022/23. Two major project that are in planning include a new bee tourism facility in Lancashire and an ecotourism adventure program across Lancashire (and potentially the wider North West). Progress with these projects is reliant on support from South Ribble Council, and discussions continue. An initial plan to engage the catchment in wider biodiversity and pollinator activities is currently being developed with the authority and making progress. We are awaiting details of potential funding for 2025 onwards, following completion of safety works along the intended location for the first bee trail. Progress will be further expanded on in the 2026 statement. We are also exploring the inclusion of several corporate partners in this program. Whilst the company has been making plans to develop activities it does not have a bank account and has remains financially dormant to date. Consultation with stakeholders The CIC was included in the Lancashire 2025 initial submission (see description of activities) bid failed, however the project scope was welcomed by the project team and it is anticipated that we will secure work, albeit fragmented, from this activity. Discussions with SRBC to deploy bee-themed attractions and informative displays across the catchment continues and look positive. Progress will be limited by safety works being carried out along the South bank of the River Ribble at the intended site of the inaugural Bee Trail. These works are now scheduled to complete in 2026.



Directors

The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
1 February 2024 to 31 January 2025

Simon Cordingley
Kathryn Cordingley


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
4 August 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Simon Cordingley
Status: Director

BEE TRAILS CIC

Balance sheet

As at 31 January 2025

Notes 2025 2024


£

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

The notes form part of these financial statements

BEE TRAILS CIC

Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 January 2025 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 4 August 2025
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Simon Cordingley
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

BEE TRAILS CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 January 2025

  • 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

BEE TRAILS CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 January 2025

  • 2. Employees

    2025 2024
    Average number of employees during the period 0 0

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

BEE TRAILS CIC

Company Number: 12435801 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 31 January 2025

Company activities and impact

The company was established in late Jan 2020, with a view to building delivery in Autumn 2020. Due to the almost immediate onset of Covid restrictions after the company was formed, we have not been able to build nor deliver work as planned. The company is currently dormant, but planning and development activities began in FY 2022/23. Two major project that are in planning include a new bee tourism facility in Lancashire and an ecotourism adventure program across Lancashire (and potentially the wider North West). Progress with these projects is reliant on support from South Ribble Council, and discussions continue. An initial plan to engage the catchment in wider biodiversity and pollinator activities is currently being developed with the authority. We are awaiting details of potential funding for 2024. Progress will be further expanded on in the 2025 statement. We are also exploring the inclusion of several corporate partners in this program. Our inclusion in the 2021 submission for funded work to enhance Lancashire eco-tourism and ecological development as part of the Lancashire 2025 campaign was not progressed as the overall bid was discontinued by Lancashire County Council. This impacted all of the proposed participants in the project. Discussions with SRBC to deploy bee-themed attractions and informative displays across the catchment continues and look positive. The intended location for initial deployment is along the south bank of the river Ribble, to the West of the Capitol Centre. Budgeting is taking place and we hope to have confirmation in Autumn 2025. Due to bridge repairs the site will in fact be closed until 2026, however panning progresses for an early start as soon as safety works have concluded. Whilst the company has been making plans to develop activities it does not have a bank account and has remains financially dormant to date.

Consultation with stakeholders

Discussions with SRBC to deploy bee-themed attractions and informative displays across the catchment continues and look positive. The intended location for initial deployment is along the south bank of the river Ribble, to the West of the Capitol Centre. Budgeting is taking place and we hope to have confirmation in Autumn 2025. Due to bridge repairs the site will in fact be closed until 2026, however panning progresses for an early start as soon as safety works have concluded.

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
4 August 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Simon Cordingley
Status: Director