VOCALISE BRISTOL CIC

Company Registration Number:
09917616 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024

Period of accounts

Start date: 1 January 2024

End date: 31 December 2024

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Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

Directors report
Profit and loss
Balance sheet
Additional notes
Balance sheet notes
Community Interest Report

VOCALISE BRISTOL CIC

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

Principal activities of the company

The principal activity of the company in the period under review was to provide a voice to the residents of Ashley Ward, Bristol which included publication of community magazines, a website, social media and other projects.



Directors

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

Judith Davis
Hilary Finch
Lana Mareno
Vandna Thakur
Kabbo Van Tura


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
1 September 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Vandna Thakur
Status: Director

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Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

2024 2023


£

£
Turnover: 7,300 3,335
Cost of sales: ( 4,750 ) ( 4,704 )
Gross profit(or loss): 2,550 (1,369)
Administrative expenses: ( 12,086 ) ( 12,863 )
Other operating income: 9,720
Operating profit(or loss): (9,536) (4,512)
Profit(or loss) before tax: (9,536) (4,512)
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: (9,536) (4,512)

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Balance sheet

As at 31 December 2024

Notes 2024 2023


£

£
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand: 3,022 13,056
Total current assets: 3,022 13,056
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 3 ( 252 ) ( 750 )
Net current assets (liabilities): 2,770 12,306
Total assets less current liabilities: 2,770 12,306
Total net assets (liabilities): 2,770 12,306
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital: 100 100
Profit and loss account: 2,670 12,206
Total Shareholders' funds: 2,770 12,306

The notes form part of these financial statements

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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.

This report was approved by the board of directors on 1 September 2025
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Vandna Thakur
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

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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

    Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy

    Tangible fixed assets are depreciated at 33% per annum on the straight line basis. Individual items costing less than £500 are not capitalised.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

  • 2. Employees

    2024 2023
    Average number of employees during the period 0 5

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

3. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

2024 2023
£ £
Accruals and deferred income 252 750
Total 252 750

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

VOCALISE BRISTOL CIC

Company Number: 09917616 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 31 December 2024

Company activities and impact

Vocalise Bristol CIC has carried out activities which benefit the community and in particular (without limitation) to the promotion of social inclusion, community development, sustainability and artistic talent. This has notably involved creating a sustainable magazine for the residents of Ashley Ward (Bristol, UK) in order to strengthen and empower the community so that every person is well informed and able to participate. Also including updating and maintaining a website (news posts, jobs boards, business directory) and community notice boards for the area. The Company has operated for the benefit of Ashley Ward residents and in particular (without limitation) in order to improve community cohesion, participation and resilience. In addition, the Company's activities have been carried out for the benefit of local community organisations and charities, (raising public awareness of their work) and future generations (promoting sustainability and aiming to mitigate environment damage/ climate change). Vocalise Bristol aims to empower local people to contribute to the media and have their voices heard.

Consultation with stakeholders

Vocalise Bristol CIC has continued to consult and engage with local people, who are our stakeholders. Despite being able to be as active in the community physically we have collaborated with other community groups to make sure our audience receives information and aid. The magazine is written by and for local community. In addition, we have enhanced social media engagement, reaching out to local people and organisations online, helping to promote local activities and events, building conversations online. Our website is regularly updated with the digital version of the magazine and we have launched a blog to give readers and residents another platform to engage with. It serves as an information centre about current activities and celebrations in the communities.

Directors' remuneration

The total amount paid or receivable by directors in respect of qualifying services was £3,600. 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
1 September 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Vandna Thakur
Status: Director