STEP AHEAD SOCIAL ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Company Registration Number:
06668975 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024

Period of accounts

Start date: 31 December 2023

End date: 31 December 2024

STEP AHEAD SOCIAL ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

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

STEP AHEAD SOCIAL ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Directors' report period ended 31 December 2024

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

Directors

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

Jackie Bedford


The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
31 December 2023 to 31 December 2024

Alan Palmer
Eudora Dixon-Fyle


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 September 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Jackie Bedford
Status: Director

STEP AHEAD SOCIAL ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Balance sheet

As at 31 December 2024

Notes 2024 2023


£

£
Called up share capital not paid: 0 0
Fixed assets
Intangible assets: 3 15,101 33,596
Tangible assets: 4 23,496 41,079
Investments: 5 130,000 130,000
Total fixed assets: 168,597 204,675
Current assets
Debtors: 6 414,606 654,717
Cash at bank and in hand: 122,025 152,463
Total current assets: 536,631 807,180
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 7 ( 356,248 ) ( 863,939 )
Net current assets (liabilities): 180,383 (56,759)
Total assets less current liabilities: 348,980 147,916
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year: 8 ( 253,574 ) ( 76,009 )
Provision for liabilities: ( 6,895 ) ( 9,491 )
Total net assets (liabilities): 88,511 62,416
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital: 1 1
Profit and loss account: 88,510 62,415
Total Shareholders' funds: 88,511 62,416

The notes form part of these financial statements

STEP AHEAD SOCIAL ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 December 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 September 2025
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Jackie Bedford
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

STEP AHEAD SOCIAL ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 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, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes.

    Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy

    Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life. Plant and machinery etc 25% on cost and 20% on cost

    Intangible fixed assets amortisation policy

    Intangible assets are initially measured at cost. After initial recognition, intangible assets are measured at cost less any accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses. Computer software is being amortised evenly over its estimated useful life of four years.

    Other accounting policies

    Goodwill Goodwill, being the amount paid in connection with the acquisition of a business in 2017, is being amortised evenly over its estimated useful life of ten years. Taxation for the period comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in the Income Statement, except to the extent that it relates to items recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity. Current or deferred taxation assets and liabilities are not discounted. Current tax is recognised at the amount of tax payable using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date. Deferred tax Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed at the balance sheet date. Timing differences arise from the inclusion of income and expenses in tax assessments in periods different from those in which they are recognised in financial statements. Deferred tax is measured using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the period end and that are expected to apply to the reversal of the timing difference. Unrelieved tax losses and other deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the company's pension scheme are charged to profit or loss in the period to which they relate.

STEP AHEAD SOCIAL ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

  • 2. Employees

    2024 2023
    Average number of employees during the period 61 42

STEP AHEAD SOCIAL ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

3. Intangible assets

Goodwill Other Total
Cost £ £ £
At 31 December 2023 42,319 20,900 63,219
Additions
Disposals
Revaluations
Transfers
At 31 December 2024 42,319 20,900 63,219
Amortisation
At 31 December 2023 29,623 0 29,623
Charge for year 4,232 14,263 18,495
On disposals
Other adjustments
At 31 December 2024 33,855 14,263 48,118
Net book value
At 31 December 2024 8,464 6,637 15,101
At 30 December 2023 12,696 20,900 33,596

STEP AHEAD SOCIAL ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

4. Tangible assets

Land & buildings Plant & machinery Fixtures & fittings Office equipment Motor vehicles Total
Cost £ £ £ £ £ £
At 31 December 2023 134,889 134,889
Additions 2,377 2,377
Disposals
Revaluations
Transfers
At 31 December 2024 137,266 137,266
Depreciation
At 31 December 2023 93,810 93,810
Charge for year 19,960 19,960
On disposals
Other adjustments
At 31 December 2024 113,770 113,770
Net book value
At 31 December 2024 23,496 23,496
At 30 December 2023 41,079 41,079

STEP AHEAD SOCIAL ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

5. Fixed assets investments note

FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS Investments (neither listed nor unlisted) were as follows: 2024 £130,000 2023 £130,000

STEP AHEAD SOCIAL ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

6. Debtors

2024 2023
£ £
Trade debtors 223,792 328,094
Other debtors 190,814 326,623
Total 414,606 654,717

STEP AHEAD SOCIAL ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

7. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

2024 2023
£ £
Bank loans and overdrafts 156,040 124,679
Trade creditors 65,013 226,263
Taxation and social security 79,831 144,960
Other creditors 55,364 368,037
Total 356,248 863,939

STEP AHEAD SOCIAL ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

8. Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year note

2024 2023
£ £
Bank loans and overdrafts 253,574 76,009
Total 253,574 76,009

STEP AHEAD SOCIAL ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

9. Loans to directors

Name of director receiving advance or credit:
Description of the transaction:
Interest bearing cash advance
£
Balance at 30 December 2023
Advances or credits made: 74,011
Advances or credits repaid:
Balance at 31 December 2024 74,011

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

STEP AHEAD SOCIAL ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Company Number: 06668975 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 31 December 2024

Company activities and impact

The company provides a service to support the workless residents in Central London and other areas in the UK obtain and maintain work. The company provides the necessary training to the residents to help their career prospects and encourage a sustainable living.

Consultation with stakeholders

The company's stakeholders are primarily local authorities, job centre plus and charities. The company has consulted with its stakeholders at least every quarter. Actions are taken primarily around the target demographic groups.

Directors' remuneration

The total amount paid or receivable by directors in respect of qualifying services was £43334. 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
28 September 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Jackie Bedford
Status: Director