NORTH WEST CYBER SECURITY CLUSTER CIC

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
13255475 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025

Period of accounts

Start date: 1 April 2024

End date: 31 March 2025

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Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

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

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Directors' report period ended 31 March 2025

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 31 March 2025

Directors

The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025

Mr R. Briggs
Mr Z. Javed


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
20 December 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Mr R. Briggs
Status: Director

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Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

2025 2024


£

£
Turnover: 20,132 50,177
Cost of sales: ( 7,182 ) ( 3,467 )
Gross profit(or loss): 12,950 46,710
Administrative expenses: ( 41,017 ) ( 53,485 )
Operating profit(or loss): (28,067) (6,775)
Profit(or loss) before tax: (28,067) (6,775)
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: (28,067) (6,775)

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Balance sheet

As at 31 March 2025

Notes 2025 2024


£

£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets: 3 2,180 3,661
Total fixed assets: 2,180 3,661
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand: 4,845 31,401
Total current assets: 4,845 31,401
Net current assets (liabilities): 4,845 31,401
Total assets less current liabilities: 7,025 35,062
Accruals and deferred income: ( 810 ) ( 780 )
Total net assets (liabilities): 6,215 34,282
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 6,215 34,282
Total members' funds: 6,215 34,282

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Balance sheet statements

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

Name: Mr R. Briggs
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 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

    Computer equipment is depreciated over a 4 year period. Website costs are depreciated over a 3 year period.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

  • 2. Employees

    2025 2024
    Average number of employees during the period 0 0

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

3. Tangible assets

Land & buildings Plant & machinery Fixtures & fittings Office equipment Motor vehicles Total
Cost £ £ £ £ £ £
At 1 April 2024 4,583 4,583
Additions
Disposals
Revaluations
Transfers
At 31 March 2025 4,583 4,583
Depreciation
At 1 April 2024 922 922
Charge for year 1,481 1,481
On disposals
Other adjustments
At 31 March 2025 2,403 2,403
Net book value
At 31 March 2025 2,180 2,180
At 31 March 2024 3,661 3,661

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

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Company Number: 13255475 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 31 March 2025

Company activities and impact

In the space provided below, please insert a general account of the company’s activities in the financial year to which the report relates, including a description of how they have benefited the community. The NWCSC CIC, based in the North West of England, was established in January 2021 to encourage innovation in Cyber Security, offer networking opportunities to local cyber security SME and large companies and to educate normal business about their cyber security opportunities. The third year of operations was focused on the need to improve the profile of the cluster, and developments have been made with the cluster now an established part of the wider cyber security ecosystem in the North west and the UK as a whole. In the fourth year events have continued to be held across the 4 main spokes (Lancashire / Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region and the newly established Cheshire spoke). We have established local network collections and continue to encourage collaboration andextend relationships between local companies, universities (and educational establishments) public sector organisations. By bringing together all members, including expert representatives of central government departments, cyber cluster members are getting their opportunities to understand the opening and prospects available to them. Events held have been attended by cyber security ecosystem suppliers who are able to help members develop, innovate, gain funding, expand and recruit new systems. The Cluster has shared news and opportunities for its members to: Attend UK support cyber security international trade missions and shows to increase their opportunities to create demand for or sell their products; participate in feedback opportunities to local and central government, to encourage developments and innovation in the cyber security products and services; Educate business from all sectors to improve their cyber security posture, helping to move towards making the UK a safer place to do business. Representing the North West of England, we regularly collaborate with other cyber security clusters across the UK through UKC3 organised events. Through attendance at conferences and shows, we promote the cluster to non-members to expand the networking opportunities and bring together companies within the Cyber security industry and the supporting ecosystem.

Consultation with stakeholders

The company’s main stakeholders are its members. All events, news and information sharing is aimed at improving the knowledge of Cyber security organisations within the industry and supporting eco system. Feedback opportunities are available for all cluster members to discuss the various projects and investment opportunities available. Funding is currently received from UKC3, an organisation responsible for coordinating the activities of the clusters that are spread throughout the UK. Regular reporting of activities takes place to evidence the distribution of the funds and the benefits to the region and the cluster members.

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
4 December 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Robert Briggs
Status: Director