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# MAIDSTONE HACKSPACE CIC

## Company limited by guarantee

## Company Registration Number:
15717289 (England and Wales)

## Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 May 2025

## Period of accounts

## Start date: 13 May 2024

## End date: 31 May 2025

# MAIDSTONE HACKSPACE CIC

## Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 May 2025

Profit and loss |
Balance sheet |
Additional notes |
Community Interest Report |

# MAIDSTONE HACKSPACE CIC

## Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 31 May 2025

| 13 months to 31 May 2025
--- | ---
| £
Turnover: | 4,392 |
Cost of sales: | 0 |
Gross profit(or loss): | 4,392
Distribution costs: | 0 |
Administrative expenses: | ( 5,764 ) |
Operating profit(or loss): | (1,372)
Profit(or loss) before tax: | (1,372)
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: | (1,372)

# MAIDSTONE HACKSPACE CIC

## Balance sheet

As at 31 May 2025

| Notes | 13 months to 31 May 2025
--- | --- | ---
|  | £
Fixed assets
Intangible assets: |  | 0 |
Tangible assets: |  | 0 |
Investments: |  | 0 |
Total fixed assets: |  | 0
Current assets
Stocks: |  | 0 |
Debtors: |  | 0 |
Cash at bank and in hand: |  | 1,160 |
Investments: |  | 0 |
Total current assets: |  | 1,160
Prepayments and accrued income: |  | 0 |
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: |  | 0 |
Net current assets (liabilities): |  | 1,160
Total assets less current liabilities: |  | 1,160
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year: |  | 0 |
Provision for liabilities: |  | 0 |
Accruals and deferred income: |  | 0 |
Total net assets (liabilities): |  | 1,160
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: |  | 1,160 |
Total members' funds: |  | 1,160

The notes form part of these financial statements

# MAIDSTONE HACKSPACE CIC

## Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 May 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 4 January 2026
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Mr Simon S E H Ridley
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

# MAIDSTONE HACKSPACE CIC

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 May 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 recognised when goods or services are provided to customers and the amount can be measured reliably.

# MAIDSTONE HACKSPACE CIC

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 May 2025

- ## 2. Employees

  | 13 months to 31 May 2025
  --- | ---
  Average number of employees during the period | 0 |

# COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

### MAIDSTONE HACKSPACE CIC

### Company Number: 15717289 (England and Wales)

### Year Ending: 31 May 2025

Company activities and impact

Maidstone Hackspace CIC was incorporated in May 2024 and has spent its first year establishing the foundation for a long-term, community focused makerspace offering hands-on learning in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Maths (STEAM). During this initial year, we secured multiple funding streams, developed key delivery partnerships, and launched accessible workshops aligned with our mission of promoting creativity, innovation, and skill development for all. Our activities included the successful launch of monthly STEAM workshops, supported in part by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund through Maidstone Borough Council’s Creative Communities Grants. These sessions have supported a wide demographic including digitally excluded older adults, NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training) young people, those exploring self-employment, and people facing mental health challenges. Incorporating principles of Creative Practice as Mutual Recovery (CPMR), our sessions also provided structured support for mental health and wellbeing. Participants reported a strong impact: 100% learnt a new skill 81% reported improved confidence and wellbeing 90% made new social connections 72% felt less isolated 54% experienced health improvements or unexpected benefits This work has helped reduce isolation, build resilience, and equip individuals with practical, transferable skills. Our partnership with Maidstone Borough Council’s In-House Business Advisor has also enabled referrals for those developing business ideas and pre-start-up skills. These efforts, alongside ongoing collaboration with Digital Kent and engagement with DWP, are building a strong platform for sustainable community engagement and long-term social impact.

Consultation with stakeholders

Maidstone Hackspace CIC’s stakeholders include our members, workshop participants, volunteers, local partner organisations, and community support services based at the Maidstone Community Support Centre. These groups are directly affected by our activities and contribute to shaping our delivery. We have consulted stakeholders through informal conversations, direct feedback during and after workshops, surveys, and partnership meetings. Since October 2024, we have engaged over 21 attendees and various organisations around how our services can better meet community needs. Feedback from participants highlighted the need for access to IT equipment during workshops, options for hybrid participation (especially for those with mobility barriers), and improved workspace organisation and safety. In response, we are pursuing funding to purchase laptops, monitors, and a video conferencing system to support inclusive, hybrid delivery. We are also seeking investment in upgraded tools, storage, and furniture to create a more accessible and organised learning environment. Participants also valued the mental health benefits of creative activities, which reinforced our use of Creative Practice as Mutual Recovery (CPMR) principles. Feedback has helped us further develop structured, wellbeing-focused workshop content, particularly for those receiving counselling or experiencing isolation, anxiety, or depression. Our engagement with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has further informed our direction. It has identified that our existing training content, covering both soft skills like confidence and resilience, and technical skills in digital design, electronics, and making, can be readily adapted to support employability outcomes. This includes career transition support, digital upskilling, and business exploration for those seeking self-employment. We continue to adapt and refine our offer in response to stakeholder input, ensuring our service remains responsive, inclusive, and impactful. Our commitment to continuous consultation ensures that Maidstone Hackspace remains community-led, responsive, and inclusive. Stakeholder input is central to our ongoing development.

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 January 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Mr Simon S E H Ridley
Status: Director