STICKY BITS (CARLISLE) C.I.C.

Company Registration Number:
08509450 (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

STICKY BITS (CARLISLE) C.I.C.

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 April 2025

Balance sheet
Additional notes
Balance sheet notes
Community Interest Report

STICKY BITS (CARLISLE) C.I.C.

Balance sheet

As at 30 April 2025

Notes 2025 2024


£

£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets: 3 2,505 3,341
Total fixed assets: 2,505 3,341
Current assets
Debtors: 4 18 18
Cash at bank and in hand: 1,624 7,797
Total current assets: 1,642 7,815
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 5 ( 3,397 ) ( 2,142 )
Net current assets (liabilities): (1,755) 5,673
Total assets less current liabilities: 750 9,014
Total net assets (liabilities): 750 9,014
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital: 100 100
Profit and loss account: 650 8,914
Total Shareholders' funds: 750 9,014

The notes form part of these financial statements

STICKY BITS (CARLISLE) C.I.C.

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.

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 19 January 2026
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Pamela Eland
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

STICKY BITS (CARLISLE) C.I.C.

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, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes.

    Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy

    Tangible assets are included at cost less depreciation and impairment. Depreciation has been provided at the following rates in order to write off the assets over their estimated useful lives: Plant & machinery 25% Reducing balance Fixtures & fittings 25% Reducing balance Computer equipment 25% Reducing balance

STICKY BITS (CARLISLE) C.I.C.

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

STICKY BITS (CARLISLE) C.I.C.

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 9,042 4,593 981 14,616
Additions
Disposals
Revaluations
Transfers
At 30 April 2025 9,042 4,593 981 14,616
Depreciation
At 1 May 2024 7,914 2,691 670 11,275
Charge for year 282 476 78 836
On disposals
Other adjustments
At 30 April 2025 8,196 3,167 748 12,111
Net book value
At 30 April 2025 846 1,426 233 2,505
At 30 April 2024 1,128 1,902 311 3,341

STICKY BITS (CARLISLE) C.I.C.

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 April 2025

4. Debtors

2025 2024
£ £
Other debtors 18 18
Total 18 18

STICKY BITS (CARLISLE) C.I.C.

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 April 2025

5. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

2025 2024
£ £
Taxation and social security 95
Accruals and deferred income 685 685
Other creditors 2,712 1,362
Total 3,397 2,142

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

STICKY BITS (CARLISLE) C.I.C.

Company Number: 08509450 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 30 April 2025

Company activities and impact

The company runs 'Sticky Bits' a community cafe run for the benefit of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. The cafe opened in June 2013. During the past year the cafe has: Provided a food and beverage service at an informal venue to encourage interaction and networking between members of the community thus helping to strengthen community spirit and awareness. Provided training courses in food hygiene and confidence building. These courses will improve skill level and encourage personal development, leading to increased employability. The cafe is a safe space for people identifying as LGBT and is used predominantly by this group. We also run smaller groups and workshops specific to age and sexuality.

Consultation with stakeholders

The company’s stakeholders are the members and allies of the LGBT community in Carlisle and the surrounding areas. The directors of the company have lived and worked with the community for a number of years and developed the business model based on their experiences talking to members of the community. The cafe was set up after looking at a consultation done by Cumbria council in 2011 and from findings from past health consultations. We ask the current users what they think of present services, how they feel our offerings could be improved and what other services they feel would benefit the community and make improvements based on their feedback.

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
19 January 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Pamela Eland
Status: Director