IMAGINARIUM LEWES CIC

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
15549915 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 August 2025

Period of accounts

Start date: 9 March 2024

End date: 31 August 2025

IMAGINARIUM LEWES CIC

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 August 2025

Balance sheet
Additional notes
Balance sheet notes
Community Interest Report

IMAGINARIUM LEWES CIC

Balance sheet

As at 31 August 2025

Notes 18 months to 31 August 2025


£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets: 3 444
Total fixed assets: 444
Current assets
Debtors: 4 7,341
Cash at bank and in hand: 5,746
Total current assets: 13,087
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 5 ( 16,974 )
Net current assets (liabilities): (3,887)
Total assets less current liabilities: (3,443)
Provision for liabilities: ( 84 )
Total net assets (liabilities): (3,527)
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: (3,527)
Total members' funds: ( 3,527)

The notes form part of these financial statements

IMAGINARIUM LEWES CIC

Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 August 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 8 December 2025
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Frances Law
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

IMAGINARIUM LEWES CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 August 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

    Revenue comprises sales of educational services provided to customers. Revenue is recognised when performance obligations are satisfied and the control of services is transferred to the buyer. Where the performance obligation is satisfied over time, revenue is recognised in accordance with its progress towards complete satisfaction of that performance obligation.

    Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy

    Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses. Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases: - Computers - 3 years straight line The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is credited or charged to surplus or deficit.

    Other accounting policies

    Company information Imaginarium Lewes CIC is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office address is 7-9 The Avenue, Eastbourne, BN21 3YA. Reporting period The financial statements cover the period from the date of incorporation, being 9 March 2024, to 31 August 2025. The first accounting period has been extended to 17.5 months to align with the end of the school year. These are the company's first financial statements, and accordingly no comparative figures are available. Going concern At the time of approving the financial statements, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements. Impairment of fixed assets At each reporting period end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted. If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised immediately in surplus or deficit, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease. Recognised impairment losses are reversed if, and only if, the reasons for the impairment loss have ceased to apply. Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (or cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in surplus or deficit, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase. Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities. Financial instruments The company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments. Financial instruments are recognised in the company's balance sheet when the company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. Basic financial assets Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised. Classification of financial liabilities Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities. Basic financial liabilities Basic financial liabilities, including creditors, bank loans, loans from fellow group companies and preference shares that are classified as debt, are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised. Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method. Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Taxation The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax. Current tax The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the profit and loss account because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes 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 reporting end date. Deferred tax Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all timing differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the timing difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the tax profit nor the accounting profit. The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting end date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset is realised. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the profit and loss account, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when the company has a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to taxes levied by the same tax authority. Employee benefits The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense, unless those costs are required to be recognised as part of the cost of stock or fixed assets. The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received. Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the company is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits. Retirement benefits Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due. Leases As lessee Rentals payable under operating leases, including any lease incentives received, are charged to profit or loss on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease except where another more systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the leases asset are consumed. Government grants Government grants are recognised at the fair value of the asset received or receivable when there is reasonable assurance that the grant conditions will be met and the grants will be received. A grant that specifies performance conditions is recognised in income when the performance conditions are met. Where a grant does not specify performance conditions it is recognised in income when the proceeds are received or receivable. A grant received before the recognition criteria are satisfied is recognised as a liability. Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty In the application of the company’s accounting policies, the directors are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

IMAGINARIUM LEWES CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 August 2025

  • 2. Employees

    18 months to 31 August 2025
    Average number of employees during the period 4

IMAGINARIUM LEWES CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 August 2025

3. Tangible assets

Land & buildings Plant & machinery Fixtures & fittings Office equipment Motor vehicles Total
Cost £ £ £ £ £ £
Additions 500 500
Disposals
Revaluations
Transfers
At 31 August 2025 500 500
Depreciation
Charge for year 56 56
On disposals
Other adjustments
At 31 August 2025 56 56
Net book value
At 31 August 2025 444 444

IMAGINARIUM LEWES CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 August 2025

4. Debtors

18 months to 31 August 2025
£
Trade debtors 7,341
Total 7,341

IMAGINARIUM LEWES CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 August 2025

5. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

18 months to 31 August 2025
£
Taxation and social security 1,304
Other creditors 15,670
Total 16,974

IMAGINARIUM LEWES CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 August 2025

6. Financial Commitments

As lessee The company rents the hall from which it operates and is committed to renting it for the 2025/26 school year at a cost of £19,440.

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

IMAGINARIUM LEWES CIC

Company Number: 15549915 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 31 August 2025

Company activities and impact

We provide an affordable, accessible alternative educational day for home educated and flexi-schooled children aged 5–15. The provision offers mixed-age learning, socialisation, and themed activities in a supportive, pressure-free environment. Over the reporting year, the company delivered weekly full-day sessions that supported carers to work, enabled children to learn in a child-led environment, and helped families access a supportive community network. The sessions particularly benefited children who struggle in mainstream settings due to anxiety, trauma, SEN needs, or neurodiversity. This year, we extended our provision to include secondary-aged home educated children. We launched a brand new day for children aged 11+, offering a variety of lessons and activities tailored to older learners. These include curriculum subjects such as science, English, maths, music, art and design technology, alongside philosophy sessions and personal and social development topics relevant to teenagers. We also introduced half-termly trips to The Children’s Forest, where the children learn outdoor skills including foraging, safe tool use, tracking, and plant identification. Through this new day for older learners, we have been successful in reintegrating many school-refusing teenagers back into a form of education and socialisation. These sessions have supported young people in rebuilding confidence, forming friendships, and re-engaging with structured learning in a gentle, flexible environment. The community benefited through: - Access to an affordable alternative to private or micro-school options. - Increased choice for families seeking supportive, low-pressure education environments. - A full-day option for home educating parents who need a full working day. - Opportunities for children who do not thrive in mainstream education to engage and learn joyfully. - Community-building among families through shared events, communication, and collaborative learning. - A reintegration pathway for teenagers who have disengaged from mainstream schooling.

Consultation with stakeholders

Stakeholders include parents/carers of enrolled children, children attending Imaginarium, staff, external partners (venues, trips) How they were consulted: - Regular verbal check-ins at drop-off/pick-up as well as regular phone conversations with key families. - Feedback conversations with children during the day about activities they enjoy or wish to change - Email communication and informal surveys to parents - Termly parent updates and opportunities to share suggestions, Zoom consultation meetings - Ongoing dialogue with staff about session planning and children’s needs Actions taken in response to feedback: - Adjusted session structures to allow more free-choice learning and reduce pressure - Introduced activities specifically requested by children - Introduced days specifically for older children who were ready for more focused learning - Provided clearer communication with families about plans and expectations - Expanded resources and equipment based on parent and child suggestions

Directors' remuneration

Directors received PAYE as all employees.

Transfer of assets

No transfer of assets other than for full consideration

This report was approved by the board of directors on
25 November 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Lauren Clowes
Status: Director