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# IN THE DRINK UK CIC

## Company limited by guarantee

## Company Registration Number:
12069928 (England and Wales)

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

## Period of accounts

## Start date: 1 July 2024

## End date: 30 June 2025

# IN THE DRINK UK CIC

## Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 June 2025

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

# IN THE DRINK UK CIC

## Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 30 June 2025

| 2025 | 2024
--- | --- | ---
| £ | £
Administrative expenses: | ( 30,401 ) | ( 10,504 )
Other operating income: | 1,957 | 113,296
Operating profit(or loss): | (28,444) | 102,792
Profit(or loss) before tax: | (28,444) | 102,792
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: | (28,444) | 102,792

# IN THE DRINK UK CIC

## Balance sheet

As at 30 June 2025

| Notes | 2025 | 2024
--- | --- | --- | ---
|  | £ | £
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand: |  | 80,714 | 109,158
Total current assets: |  | 80,714 | 109,158
Net current assets (liabilities): |  | 80,714 | 109,158
Total assets less current liabilities: |  | 80,714 | 109,158
Total net assets (liabilities): |  | 80,714 | 109,158
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: |  | 80,714 | 109,158
Total members' funds: |  | 80,714 | 109,158

The notes form part of these financial statements

# IN THE DRINK UK CIC

## Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 30 June 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 17 March 2026
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Sarah Hardy
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

# IN THE DRINK UK CIC

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 June 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

# IN THE DRINK UK CIC

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 June 2025

- ## 2. Employees

  | 2025 | 2024
  --- | --- | ---
  Average number of employees during the period | 0 | 0

# COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

### IN THE DRINK UK CIC

### Company Number: 12069928 (England and Wales)

### Year Ending: 30 June 2025

Company activities and impact

During the financial year ending 30 June 2025, In The Drink UK CIC continued its research and policy development work to address plastic pollution affecting the River Thames and surrounding communities. The organisation focuses on the widespread use of single-use plastic cups in the hospitality sector and the environmental impact these items can have when they become litter or enter waterways. Through research, industry engagement and policy development, the organisation aims to develop and support practical solutions that reduce plastic waste and help protect the Thames for the benefit of wildlife, local communities and the wider public. Building on the survey of 250 riverside pubs and bars conducted in the previous financial year, the organisation undertook further industry consultation and research to better understand the operational challenges and opportunities associated with transitioning from disposable plastic cups to reusable alternatives. In April 2025, the organisation published its Legislation Proposal to Ban Single-Use Plastic Cups, which presents evidence-based recommendations intended to inform policymakers and support a transition to reusable alternatives in pubs, bars and licensed venues. Recommendations include a two-year phase-out of single-use plastic cups in licensed venues, an outright ban on free branded single-use cups distributed at events, updated licensing guidance to prevent drinks leaving venues in disposable cups after closing, and national guidance to support reusable systems while addressing misleading claims about ‘biodegradable’ plastics. The report drew on qualitative research including interviews with hospitality operators and sustainability leads from organisations such as Fuller’s, Greene King, Darwin & Wallace and Barserve, alongside reusable cup suppliers and sector experts including Re-uz UK, CLUBZERO and the Zero Carbon Forum. Secondary research also examined international best practice, including Belgium’s ban on single-use cups, Germany’s nationwide RECUP reusable cup network and the Petaluma Reusable Cup Project in California, demonstrating how reusable systems can reduce waste while encouraging behaviour change. During the year, the organisation also undertook stakeholder engagement and planning for the parliamentary launch of the report, including discussions with policymakers such as Ruth Cadbury MP and Andy Slaughter MP, alongside representatives from environmental organisations and the hospitality sector. Engagement also included discussions with the Federation of Small Businesses regarding the implications of reusable cup systems for smaller hospitality operators. The proposal and its findings attracted media coverage including features by ITV London News and The Times, helping raise public awareness of the environmental impacts of single-use plastic cups and potential solutions. By promoting practical solutions to reduce single-use plastic waste, the organisation’s work supports cleaner public spaces and waterways, particularly along the River Thames where disposable cups frequently enter the environment and contribute to river pollution. This work aligns with the Clean Thames Plan led by the Port of London Authority, which aims to deliver a river free from waste and pollution by 2050. Through research, industry engagement and policy advocacy, In The Drink UK CIC aims to contribute to long-term environmental improvements that benefit both local communities and the wider public.

Consultation with stakeholders

In The Drink UK CIC works with a range of stakeholders including hospitality businesses, reusable packaging providers, sustainability experts, environmental organisations and partners involved in river protection. During the 2024–2025 financial year, consultation took place primarily through interviews and discussions conducted as part of the research for the organisation’s Legislation Proposal to Ban Single-Use Plastic Cups. Stakeholders consulted included representatives from pub groups and hospitality operators such as Fuller’s, Greene King, Darwin & Wallace and Barserve, as well as reusable cup providers including Re-uz UK. Additional insights were gathered from Positively Putney Business Improvement District, which previously partnered with In The Drink on a reusable cup initiative for Putney pubs, and from the Zero Carbon Forum, a non-profit organisation supporting the hospitality sector in achieving Net Zero carbon. The organisation also held discussions with reusable cup suppliers and participated in a sustainability roundtable hosted by ReLondon in June 2025, where reusable packaging solutions and circular economy approaches were discussed with industry stakeholders. These consultations provided valuable feedback on operational considerations such as cost, logistics, customer behaviour and infrastructure requirements for reusable cup systems. Stakeholder input informed the recommendations set out in the report, including the need for phased implementation, clear national guidance and support for hospitality businesses transitioning away from disposable plastics. In The Drink UK CIC also continued to collaborate with environmental partners including the Port of London Authority, Thames21 and Tideway. This work supports the shared aim of reducing plastic waste entering the River Thames and aligns with the Clean Thames Plan, which seeks to deliver a river free from waste and pollution by 2050.

Directors' remuneration

The total amount paid or receivable by directors in respect of qualifying services was £28,455. 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
17 March 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Sarah Hardy
Status: Director