Companies House 12009234 2025-05-31 2025-05-31 2024-06-01 false iso4217:GBP xbrli:pure 12009234 2023-06-01 2024-05-31 12009234 2025-05-31 12009234 2024-06-01 2025-05-31 12009234 2024-05-31 12009234 curr:PoundSterling 2024-06-01 2025-05-31 12009234 uk-bus:CompanyLimitedByGuarantee 2024-06-01 2025-05-31 12009234 uk-bus:FRS102 2024-06-01 2025-05-31 12009234 uk-bus:AuditExempt-NoAccountantsReport 2024-06-01 2025-05-31 12009234 uk-bus:FullAccounts 2024-06-01 2025-05-31 12009234 uk-bus:RegisteredOffice 2024-06-01 2025-05-31 12009234 uk-bus:Director1 2024-06-01 2025-05-31 12009234 uk-bus:Director2 2024-06-01 2025-05-31 12009234 uk-bus:Director3 2024-06-01 2025-05-31 12009234 uk-bus:Director4 2024-06-01 2025-05-31 12009234 uk-bus:Director5 2024-06-01 2025-05-31 12009234 uk-bus:Director6 2024-06-01 2025-05-31 12009234 uk-bus:Director7 2024-06-01 2025-05-31 12009234 uk-bus:Director8 2024-06-01 2025-05-31 12009234 uk-bus:Director9 2024-06-01 2025-05-31 12009234 uk-bus:Director10 2024-06-01 2025-05-31 12009234 uk-bus:Director11 2024-06-01 2025-05-31 12009234 uk-bus:Director12 2024-06-01 2025-05-31 12009234 uk-bus:Director13 2024-06-01 2025-05-31 12009234 uk-bus:Director14 2024-06-01 2025-05-31 12009234 uk-bus:Director15 2024-06-01 2025-05-31 12009234 uk-bus:Director16 2024-06-01 2025-05-31 12009234 uk-bus:Director17 2024-06-01 2025-05-31 12009234 uk-bus:Director18 2024-06-01 2025-05-31 12009234 uk-bus:Director19 2024-06-01 2025-05-31 12009234 uk-bus:Director20 2024-06-01 2025-05-31 12009234 uk-bus:Director21 2024-06-01 2025-05-31 12009234 uk-bus:CompanySecretary1 2024-06-01 2025-05-31 12009234 core:AfterOneYear 2025-05-31 12009234 core:AfterOneYear 2024-05-31 12009234 core:WithinOneYear 2025-05-31 12009234 core:WithinOneYear 2024-05-31 12009234 core:WithinOneYear 2024-06-01 2025-05-31 12009234 core:AfterOneYear 2025-05-31 12009234 core:AfterOneYear 2024-05-31 12009234 core:AfterOneYear 2024-06-01 2025-05-31 12009234 core:ShareCapital 2025-05-31 12009234 core:ShareCapital 2024-05-31 12009234 core:SharePremium 2025-05-31 12009234 core:SharePremium 2024-05-31 12009234 core:OtherReservesSubtotal 2025-05-31 12009234 core:OtherReservesSubtotal 2024-05-31 12009234 core:RevaluationReserve 2025-05-31 12009234 core:RevaluationReserve 2024-05-31 12009234 core:RetainedEarningsAccumulatedLosses 2025-05-31 12009234 core:RetainedEarningsAccumulatedLosses 2024-05-31 12009234 1 2024-06-01 2025-05-31 12009234 2 2024-06-01 2025-05-31 12009234 3 2024-06-01 2025-05-31 12009234 core:LandBuildings 2024-06-01 2025-05-31 12009234 core:LandBuildings 2025-05-31 12009234 core:LandBuildings 2023-06-01 2024-05-31 12009234 core:LandBuildings 2024-05-31 12009234 core:PlantMachinery 2024-06-01 2025-05-31 12009234 core:PlantMachinery 2025-05-31 12009234 core:PlantMachinery 2023-06-01 2024-05-31 12009234 core:PlantMachinery 2024-05-31 12009234 core:FurnitureFittingsToolsEquipment 2024-06-01 2025-05-31 12009234 core:FurnitureFittingsToolsEquipment 2025-05-31 12009234 core:FurnitureFittingsToolsEquipment 2023-06-01 2024-05-31 12009234 core:FurnitureFittingsToolsEquipment 2024-05-31 12009234 core:OfficeEquipment 2024-06-01 2025-05-31 12009234 core:OfficeEquipment 2025-05-31 12009234 core:OfficeEquipment 2023-06-01 2024-05-31 12009234 core:OfficeEquipment 2024-05-31 12009234 core:Vehicles 2024-06-01 2025-05-31 12009234 core:Vehicles 2025-05-31 12009234 core:Vehicles 2023-06-01 2024-05-31 12009234 core:Vehicles 2024-05-31 12009234 core:NetGoodwill 2024-06-01 2025-05-31 12009234 core:NetGoodwill 2025-05-31 12009234 core:NetGoodwill 2023-06-01 2024-05-31 12009234 core:NetGoodwill 2024-05-31 12009234 core:IntangibleAssetsOtherThanGoodwill 2024-06-01 2025-05-31 12009234 core:IntangibleAssetsOtherThanGoodwill 2025-05-31 12009234 core:IntangibleAssetsOtherThanGoodwill 2023-06-01 2024-05-31 12009234 core:IntangibleAssetsOtherThanGoodwill 2024-05-31

# LABORATORY MEDIA EDUCATION CIC

## Company limited by guarantee

## Company Registration Number:
12009234 (England and Wales)

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

## Period of accounts

## Start date: 1 June 2024

## End date: 31 May 2025

# LABORATORY MEDIA EDUCATION CIC

## Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 May 2025

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

# LABORATORY MEDIA EDUCATION CIC

Directors' report period ended 31 May 2025

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

Directors

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

Paul Weston
William Wilson
John Rous Milligan

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
31 January 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Paul Weston
Status: Director

# LABORATORY MEDIA EDUCATION CIC

## Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 31 May 2025

| 2025 | 2024
--- | --- | ---
| £ | £
Turnover: | 123,810 | 107,070
Cost of sales: | ( 5,051 ) | ( 47,638 )
Gross profit(or loss): | 118,759 | 59,432
Administrative expenses: | ( 118,644 ) | ( 35,649 )
Operating profit(or loss): | 115 | 23,783
Profit(or loss) before tax: | 115 | 23,783
Tax: | ( 1,025 ) | ( 5,041 )
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: | (910) | 18,742

# LABORATORY MEDIA EDUCATION CIC

## Balance sheet

As at 31 May 2025

| Notes | 2025 | 2024
--- | --- | --- | ---
|  | £ | £
Fixed assets
Tangible assets: | 3 | 4,477 | 9,753
Total fixed assets: |  | 4,477 | 9,753
Current assets
Debtors: | 4 | 18,450 | 22,650
Cash at bank and in hand: |  | 30,090 | 23,354
Total current assets: |  | 48,540 | 46,004
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: | 5 | ( 6,805 ) | ( 8,635 )
Net current assets (liabilities): |  | 41,735 | 37,369
Total assets less current liabilities: |  | 46,212 | 47,122
Total net assets (liabilities): |  | 46,212 | 47,122
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: |  | 46,212 | 47,122
Total members' funds: |  | 46,212 | 47,122

The notes form part of these financial statements

# LABORATORY MEDIA EDUCATION 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 31 January 2026
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Paul Weston
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

# LABORATORY MEDIA EDUCATION 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 measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes. Turnover from the sale of goods is recognised when goods have been delivered to customers such that risks and rewards of ownership have transferred to them. Turnover from the rendering of services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion of the contract. The stage of completion of a contract is measured by comparing the costs incurred for work performed to date to the total estimated contract costs.

  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 4 Computer equipment 4

# LABORATORY MEDIA EDUCATION CIC

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 May 2025

- ## 2. Employees

  | 2025 | 2024
  --- | --- | ---
  Average number of employees during the period | 5 | 3

# LABORATORY MEDIA EDUCATION CIC

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 May 2025

## 3. Tangible assets

| Land & buildings | Plant & machinery | Fixtures & fittings | Office equipment | Motor vehicles | Total
--- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Cost | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £
At 1 June 2024 |  | 18,197 |  | 8,004 |  | 26,201
Additions |  | 474 |  | 784 |  | 1,258
Disposals |  |  |  |  |  |
Revaluations |  |  |  |  |  |
Transfers |  |  |  |  |  |
At 31 May 2025 |  | 18,671 |  | 8,788 |  | 27,459
Depreciation |  |  |  |  |  |
At 1 June 2024 |  | 10,445 |  | 6,003 |  | 16,448
Charge for year |  | 4,337 |  | 2,197 |  | 6,534
On disposals |  |  |  |  |  |
Other adjustments |  |  |  |  |  |
At 31 May 2025 |  | 14,782 |  | 8,200 |  | 22,982
Net book value |  |  |  |  |  |
At 31 May 2025 |  | 3,889 |  | 588 |  | 4,477
At 31 May 2024 |  | 7,752 |  | 2,001 |  | 9,753

# LABORATORY MEDIA EDUCATION CIC

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 May 2025

## 4. Debtors

| 2025 | 2024
--- | --- | ---
| £ | £
Trade debtors | 4,800 | 22,650
Prepayments and accrued income | 13,350 |
Other debtors | 300 |
Total | 18,450 | 22,650

# LABORATORY MEDIA EDUCATION CIC

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 May 2025

## 5. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

| 2025 | 2024
--- | --- | ---
| £ | £
Trade creditors |  | 88
Taxation and social security | 3,481 | 5,878
Accruals and deferred income | 31 |
Other creditors | 3,293 | 2,669
Total | 6,805 | 8,635

# COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

### LABORATORY MEDIA EDUCATION CIC

### Company Number: 12009234 (England and Wales)

### Year Ending: 31 May 2025

Company activities and impact

Community Impact Report: June 2024 – May 2025 Between June 2024 and May 2025, Laboratory Media Education (LME) significantly expanded both its capacity and its reach within the community. Through the growth of our study centre and the recruitment of two new team members, we strengthened our ability to deliver inclusive, creative, and technologically focused education to young people who are often excluded from traditional learning environments. Our work during this period centred on supporting disengaged and neurodivergent young people, creating accessible pathways into education and creative practice, and building strong partnerships with schools, local authorities, cultural institutions, and industry professionals. Across all activity, LME prioritised participation, confidence-building, and meaningful progression. Supporting Disengaged Youth LME worked closely with school SENDCOs, Children’s Services, and specialist and alternative provision settings to support 41 disengaged young people through regular weekly sessions. Many of these young people had been out of formal education for extended periods, in some cases for several years. Our sessions provided a consistent, supportive environment where participants could re-engage with learning through music, creative technology, and hands-on making. As a result of this sustained engagement: - A significant number of learners were able to reintegrate into mainstream education or transition into alternative and further education settings. - 60% of Year 11 students referred to LME as disengaged from education successfully progressed into further education courses, representing a strong positive outcome for a cohort traditionally at high risk of becoming NEET. This work demonstrates LME’s role as an effective bridge between disengaged young people and longer-term educational pathways. Inclusive and Accessible Workshops Accessibility and inclusion remained central to LME’s programme delivery. During this period, we designed and delivered workshops and installations that were sensitive to different learning styles, sensory needs, and levels of confidence. Key activities included: - SEND Music Installation – Norfolk Science Festival A gentle, immersive music installation specifically designed for neurodivergent children. Using accessible and adaptive technology, the installation allowed all participants to engage at their own pace and comfort level, promoting curiosity and creative expression without sensory overload. - AI Lounge – Norfolk Book Festival A two-day interactive installation that invited families to explore AI tools together. Participants used AI to create bedtime stories, imagery, and music, introducing creative technology in a playful, non-intimidating way. Over 300 people participated, many engaging with creative AI for the first time. These activities removed barriers to participation and demonstrated how emerging technologies can be made inclusive and family-friendly. Community and Creative Outreach LME delivered a broad programme of outreach activity in partnership with local councils, universities, and community organisations, reaching children, young people, students, and professionals. Key outreach work included: - Broadland District Council Holiday Activities Programme Delivery of four creative workshops - clay building, image creation, animation, and photography - engaging 40 children in total and providing positive, structured holiday activities. - Norfolk University for the Arts (NUA) - Delivery of a creative computing careers pathway lecture to 25 undergraduate students - Hosting a studio visit and demonstration for 12 degree-level students, offering insight into community-focused creative practice - Children’s Services Engagement Delivery of a presentation and team-building workshop for 15 Children’s Services staff, strengthening understanding of creative approaches to engagement and collaboration. - Minecraft Music Workshops Delivery of six “Making Music in Minecraft” workshops for 7 children in care, using familiar digital environments to build confidence, creativity, and collaboration. - SendFest Two days of sensory music-making workshops for SEND children and their families, engaging over 150 children and creating a welcoming, inclusive space for shared creative experiences. Staff Development and Broader Involvement To ensure high-quality delivery and continued organisational growth, LME invested in staff development and collaborative working practices. - Delivered two internal staff training days, expanding team skills and broadening the range of workshops and support we can offer. - Actively participated in EHCP reviews, contributing specialist creative and educational insight to support young people’s ongoing learning plans and long-term outcomes. This internal development directly strengthened our capacity to support complex needs within the community. Industry Engagement LME continued to connect young people with real-world industry contexts, helping them explore future careers and understand how creative and technical skills translate into employment. - Saxon Air Careers Workshop Delivery of robotics workshops for 30 children interested in careers in aviation, providing hands-on exposure to technology and industry pathways. - ScanLAB Projects Workshops Delivery of two 3D scanning and LiDAR workshops for 20 participants, in partnership with ScanLAB Projects. These workshops were linked to ScanLAB’s coastal erosion study in North Norfolk, combining creative technology with environmental awareness and scientific research. Conclusion The period from May 2024 to May 2025 marked a year of meaningful growth, strengthened partnerships, and demonstrable community impact for Laboratory Media Education. Our work supported disengaged young people back into education, delivered inclusive creative experiences for hundreds of participants, and connected communities with cutting-edge technology in accessible and imaginative ways. Through collaboration, creativity, and care, LME continues to place children and young people at the centre of learning - opening pathways, building confidence, and ensuring that education and creativity remain accessible to all.

Consultation with stakeholders

Our stake holders are a wide range of organisations: Consistent weekly reporting to and feedback from children's Services, school SENCO's, and special schools, has enabled the schools to use the data, achievements and reports of concern to inform the Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP) which keeps all supporting agencies informed. We have had 19, face to face meetings with existing and potential stakeholders. We have successfully undergone a 5 x quality audits from feeder schools in line with NCC guidelines. We have attended 15 x large scale networking events to increase our links and awareness with other organisations and professionals in a range of sectors. Some of these events were also consultations to inform local and regional strategy in Music, Arts and Technology. Staff have attended a CPD event day in Lincoln to learn study arts technology installations.

Directors' remuneration

The total amount paid or receivable by directors in respect of qualifying services was £58,175. There were no other transactions or arrangements in connection with the remuneration of directors, or compensation for director’s loss of office, which require to be disclosed

Transfer of assets

No transfer of assets other than for full consideration

This report was approved by the board of directors on
11 February 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Paul Weston
Status: Director