BLACK DYKE MILLS HERITAGE VENUE CIC

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
13018525 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 30 April 2025

Period of accounts

Start date: 1 May 2024

End date: 30 April 2025

BLACK DYKE MILLS HERITAGE VENUE CIC

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 April 2025

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

BLACK DYKE MILLS HERITAGE VENUE CIC

Directors' report period ended 30 April 2025

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 30 April 2025

Principal activities of the company

The principal activity of the company during the year under review was operation of a performing arts venue.

Additional information

The above report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime as set out in Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.



Directors

The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
1 May 2024 to 30 April 2025

Richard Mark HALL
 Paul Stephen HADWEN
 Richard Norman EDWARDS

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
10 October 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Richard Mark HALL
Status: Director

BLACK DYKE MILLS HERITAGE VENUE CIC

Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 30 April 2025

2025 2024


£
£
Turnover: 23,340 21,061
Cost of sales: ( 15,287 ) ( 16,343 )
Gross profit(or loss): 8,053 4,718
Distribution costs: ( 603 ) ( 774 )
Administrative expenses: ( 12,569 ) ( 5,935 )
Other operating income: 13,110 2,186
Operating profit(or loss): 7,991 195
Profit(or loss) before tax: 7,991 195
Tax: ( 66 ) ( 78 )
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: 7,925 117

BLACK DYKE MILLS HERITAGE VENUE CIC

Balance sheet

As at 30 April 2025

Notes 2025 2024


£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets: 3 7,760 529
Total fixed assets: 7,760 529
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand: 12,269 10,397
Total current assets: 12,269 10,397
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 4 ( 144 ) ( 78 )
Net current assets (liabilities): 12,125 10,319
Total assets less current liabilities: 19,885 10,848
Accruals and deferred income: ( 11,291 ) ( 10,180 )
Total net assets (liabilities): 8,594 668
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 8,594 668
Total members' funds: 8,594 668

The notes form part of these financial statements

BLACK DYKE MILLS HERITAGE VENUE CIC

Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 30 April 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.

This report was approved by the board of directors on 10 October 2025
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Richard Mark HALL
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

BLACK DYKE MILLS HERITAGE VENUE CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 April 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

    Turnover policy

    Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable. Turnover is reduced for estimated customer returns, rebates and other similar allowances. Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when all the following conditions are satisfied: -the Company has transferred to the buyer the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods; -the Company retains neither continuing managerial involvement to the degree usually associated with ownership nor effective control over the goods sold; -the amount of revenue can be measured reliably; -it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the Company; and -the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably. Specifically, revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when goods are delivered and legal title is passed.

    Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy

    Tangible fixed assets and depreciation Tangible fixed assets held for the company's own use are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. At each balance sheet date, the company reviews the carrying amount of its tangible fixed assets to determine whether there is any indication that any items have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of an asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss. Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off the cost or valuation less the estimated residual value of each asset over its estimated useful life: Furniture, fittings and equipment 25% straight line

    Other accounting policies

    Taxation Income tax expense represents the tax currently payable. The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from the surplus as reported in the income and expenditure account because of items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and items that are never taxable or deductible. The Company's liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period. Trade and other creditors Short term creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other financial liabilities, including bank loans, are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

BLACK DYKE MILLS HERITAGE VENUE CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 April 2025

  • 2. Employees

    2025 2024
    Average number of employees during the period 0 0

BLACK DYKE MILLS HERITAGE VENUE CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 April 2025

3. Tangible assets

Land & buildings Plant & machinery Fixtures & fittings Office equipment Motor vehicles Total
Cost £ £ £ £ £ £
At 1 May 2024 926 926
Additions 9,950 9,950
Disposals
Revaluations
Transfers
At 30 April 2025 10,876 10,876
Depreciation
At 1 May 2024 397 397
Charge for year 2,719 2,719
On disposals
Other adjustments
At 30 April 2025 3,116 3,116
Net book value
At 30 April 2025 7,760 7,760
At 30 April 2024 529 529

BLACK DYKE MILLS HERITAGE VENUE CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 April 2025

4. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

2025 2024
£ £
Taxation and social security 144 78
Total 144 78

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

BLACK DYKE MILLS HERITAGE VENUE CIC

Company Number: 13018525 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 30 April 2025

Company activities and impact

The Black Dyke Mills Heritage Venue CIC is based in Queensbury, Bradford and run a community, music and arts space in the historic Black Dyke Mills. The venue has been active in its current format for around 7 years and since November 2020 has been managed and operated by the CIC. The venue is run entirely on a voluntary basis by a small committed and dedicated team, all of whom give up their time for free. In the 2024/25 financial year the company has benefited the community in a number of ways. The main focus has been a series of music events featuring international, national and local artistes. These events have provided the community with an opportunity to enjoy live original, grassroots music that otherwise would not have been available in the village. Amongst the many acts who appeared in 2024/25 were touring American acts such as The Twangtown Paramours, internationally renowned musicians such as Pete Morton, emerging young UK acts such as Jennie Colquitt and Sorrel Nation and local acts such as Roger Davis and The 309s. Our live music events provide crucial support to in-dependent musicians at a time when the grassroots music industry is still recovering from the impact of the pandemic with an increasing number of venues closing across the country. The Black Dyke Mills is central to the heritage of Queensbury. The venue plays an important role in raising the profile of the mills both through attracting visitors to the building and our continued collaboration with Historic England. Our video documenting the history of the mill and the Foster Family continues to attract healthy interest on YouTube. We are also working with Historic England on an information pack about the mill and an exhibition and we are currently collating artefacts and resources for this. The venue also provides a space for a number of community groups. These include Queensbury Singers who rehearse at the venue every Wednesday and Queensbury Folk Group who meet every Mon-day. Both of these groups provide a safe and welcoming space for members of the local community. In 2024/25 we continued to host a number of community choir events where singers from across the region came together to perform. Working alongside other community groups we engaged with Bradford’s City of Culture Team and hosted a number of public meeting to explore ways in which Queensbury can be part of Bradford’s City of Culture celebrations. We have established strong connections with the City of Culture team to explore opportunities. We work closely with our local councillors and host regular surgeries where local residents can meet with their council representatives.

Consultation with stakeholders

The company’s stakeholders are the residents of Queensbury and the surrounding area, the grassroots music industry and community groups. Two of the company’s directors are Queensbury residents and have lived there for many years. Everyone who attends a live music event is invited to leave feedback on line via our ticketing partners. This provides valuable insight into both the types of event we put on and the way that the venue is perceived. Comments and feedback are reviewed after every event and this information helps us adapt and improve. The feed-back we receive is consistently positive and is rated across four categories: Music, Venue, Prices and Atmosphere. We are currently rated at 4 and a half stars which compares very favourably with other regional venues. We are active members of the Music Venues Trust and this allows us to meet with the wider grassroots music community to explore how we can work together and share best practice. We engage with other community groups on a regular basis and are active members of Queensbury Ward Partnership. The venue is run entirely on a voluntary basis and we are fortunate to have a team of committed local people who support us. Their opinions, thought and ideas are a crucial part of our forward planning.

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
10 October 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Richard Mark HALL
Status: Director