THE RAIKES JOURNAL CIC

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
15411051 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 January 2025

Period of accounts

Start date: 15 January 2024

End date: 31 January 2025

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Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 January 2025

Balance sheet
Additional notes
Balance sheet notes
Community Interest Report

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Balance sheet

As at 31 January 2025

Notes 13 months to 31 January 2025


£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets: 3 404
Total fixed assets: 404
Current assets
Debtors: 4 5,012
Cash at bank and in hand: 5,274
Total current assets: 10,286
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 5 ( 2,499 )
Net current assets (liabilities): 7,787
Total assets less current liabilities: 8,191
Total net assets (liabilities): 8,191
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 8,191
Total members' funds: 8,191

The notes form part of these financial statements

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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 26 August 2025
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Mr A Merrell
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

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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

    Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy

    Tangible fixed assets Tangible fixed assets, other than freehold land, are stated at cost or valuation less depreciation and any provision for impairment. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost or valuation of fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following basis: Computer Equipment 33% Straight line

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 January 2025

  • 2. Employees

    13 months to 31 January 2025
    Average number of employees during the period 1

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 January 2025

3. Tangible assets

Land & buildings Plant & machinery Fixtures & fittings Office equipment Motor vehicles Total
Cost £ £ £ £ £ £
Additions 606 606
Disposals
Revaluations
Transfers
At 31 January 2025 606 606
Depreciation
Charge for year 202 202
On disposals
Other adjustments
At 31 January 2025 202 202
Net book value
At 31 January 2025 404 404

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 January 2025

4. Debtors

13 months to 31 January 2025
£
Other debtors 5,012
Total 5,012

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 January 2025

5. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

13 months to 31 January 2025
£
Taxation and social security 1,959
Other creditors 540
Total 2,499

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

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Company Number: 15411051 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 31 January 2025

Company activities and impact

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Consultation with stakeholders

No consultation with 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
26 August 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Mr A Merrell
Status: Director