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# THE SWINDONIAN CIC

## Company limited by guarantee

## Company Registration Number:
15629838 (England and Wales)

## Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 30 April 2025

## Period of accounts

## Start date: 9 April 2024

## End date: 30 April 2025

# THE SWINDONIAN 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 |

# THE SWINDONIAN 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 Swindonian Ltd during the period was the operation of a local media platform providing community-focused editorial content, advertising, and promotional services. The company supports local businesses, cultural organisations, sporting bodies, and community initiatives through digital and print media, generating income primarily from ethical advertising placements and sponsored editorial content that align with its community interest objectives. There were no significant changes in the nature of the company’s activities during the period.

Additional information

The director intends to continue developing the company’s role as a community-focused media platform, with an emphasis on sustainable growth, increased local engagement, and continued support for Swindon-based organisations and initiatives.

Directors

The director shown below has held office during the whole of the period from
9 April 2024 to 30 April 2025

Shaun Martin Jones

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
9 January 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Shaun Martin Jones
Status: Director

# THE SWINDONIAN CIC

## Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 30 April 2025

| 13 months to 30 April 2025
--- | ---
| £
Turnover: | 4,146 |
Cost of sales: | 0 |
Gross profit(or loss): | 4,146
Distribution costs: | 0 |
Administrative expenses: | ( 3,741 ) |
Other operating income: | 0 |
Operating profit(or loss): | 405
Interest receivable and similar income: | 0 |
Interest payable and similar charges: | 0 |
Profit(or loss) before tax: | 405
Tax: | 0 |
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: | 405

# THE SWINDONIAN CIC

## Balance sheet

As at 30 April 2025

| Notes | 13 months to 30 April 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: |  | 0 |
Investments: |  | 0 |
Total current assets: |  | 0
Net current assets (liabilities): |  | 0
Total assets less current liabilities: |  | 0
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year: |  | 0 |
Provision for liabilities: |  | 0 |
Accruals and deferred income: |  | 0 |
Total net assets (liabilities): |  | 0
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: |  | 0 |
Total members' funds: |  | 0

The notes form part of these financial statements

# THE SWINDONIAN 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 9 January 2026
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Shaun Martin Jones
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

# THE SWINDONIAN 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

# THE SWINDONIAN CIC

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 April 2025

- ## 2. Employees

  | 13 months to 30 April 2025
  --- | ---
  Average number of employees during the period | 0 |

# THE SWINDONIAN CIC

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 April 2025

## 3. Loans to directors

Name of director receiving advance or credit: | Shaun Martin Jones
Description of the transaction:
During the period, the director introduced funds totalling £225. No repayments were made. The balance outstanding at the year end was £225.
| £
--- | ---
Balance at |
Advances or credits made: | 225
Advances or credits repaid: |
Balance at 30 April 2025 | 225

# THE SWINDONIAN CIC

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 April 2025

## 4. Off balance sheet arrangements

There were no off balance sheet arrangements during the period.

# COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

### THE SWINDONIAN CIC

### Company Number: 15629838 (England and Wales)

### Year Ending: 30 April 2025

Company activities and impact

The Swindonian Ltd operates a local digital and print media platform focused on promoting community events, local businesses, arts, culture, and sport within Swindon and the surrounding area. Income is generated through ethical advertising and sponsored editorial content that aligns with community values. During the period, the company actively supported grassroots organisations, independent businesses, and cultural initiatives by providing affordable advertising access and editorial coverage that would otherwise be unavailable to them through traditional media channels.

Consultation with stakeholders

No consultation with stakeholders

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
9 January 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Shaun Martin Jones
Status: Director