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# THOMAS PAINE: LEGACY CIC

## Company limited by guarantee

## Company Registration Number:
15905240 (England and Wales)

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

## Period of accounts

## Start date: 19 August 2024

## End date: 31 March 2025

# THOMAS PAINE: LEGACY CIC

## Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

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

# THOMAS PAINE: LEGACY CIC

## Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

| 7 months to 31 March 2025
--- | ---
| £
Turnover: | 3,460 |
Cost of sales: | ( 2,721 ) |
Gross profit(or loss): | 739
Administrative expenses: | ( 1,444 ) |
Operating profit(or loss): | (705)
Profit(or loss) before tax: | (705)
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: | (705)

# THOMAS PAINE: LEGACY CIC

## Balance sheet

As at 31 March 2025

| Notes | 7 months to 31 March 2025
--- | --- | ---
|  | £
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand: |  | 12,793 |
Total current assets: |  | 12,793
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: | 3 | ( 1,573 ) |
Net current assets (liabilities): |  | 11,220
Total assets less current liabilities: |  | 11,220
Total net assets (liabilities): |  | 11,220
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: |  | 11,220 |
Total members' funds: |  | 11,220

The notes form part of these financial statements

# THOMAS PAINE: LEGACY CIC

## Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 March 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 13 March 2026
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Leanne O'Boyle
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

# THOMAS PAINE: LEGACY CIC

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 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 comprises grants received, admissions income and retail income in support of the Company’s work. Cost of Sales comprises payments for casual staff and investment in materials for events and activities, together with the purchase of books and stationery for resale.

# THOMAS PAINE: LEGACY CIC

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

- ## 2. Employees

  | 7 months to 31 March 2025
  --- | ---
  Average number of employees during the period | 1 |

# THOMAS PAINE: LEGACY CIC

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

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

| 7 months to 31 March 2025
--- | ---
| £
Other creditors | 1,573 |
Total | 1,573

# COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

### THOMAS PAINE: LEGACY CIC

### Company Number: 15905240 (England and Wales)

### Year Ending: 31 March 2025

Company activities and impact

During the 7.5 months from incorporation leading up to the end of the financial year, Thomas Paine: Legacy CIC (TPL) opened Bull House in Lewes, the former home of the political writer and revolutionary thinker Thomas Paine, to the public as a museum and community space. The house was opened with free entry, enabling local residents and visitors to access a historic building that is not normally open to the public. Through guided tours, talks, and interpretation delivered by volunteers, visitors were able to learn about Paine’s life, his time in Lewes, and the wider historical impact of his ideas. The organisation also began building a local volunteer team, providing opportunities for residents to participate in cultural activity, contribute to storytelling, and help bring the house to life for visitors. Thomas Paine: Legacy CIC also began developing education partnerships with University College London and East Sussex College Group, working with students to develop an education programme focused on Paine’s ideas and their relevance today. This pilot programme helped identify effective approaches for engaging schoolchildren and young people with history, politics, and civic participation. In addition, the organisation was accepted onto the Cultural Priority Pipeline of Culture East Sussex, recognising the project’s strategic cultural importance for the region. Together, these activities helped improve public access to local heritage, encouraged community participation through volunteering and events, and began developing educational resources that will benefit students and young people in the area.

Consultation with stakeholders

Thomas Paine: Legacy CIC sought feedback from visitors and other stakeholders during the financial year in order to inform the development of its programmes. During the first public opening weekend as part of Lewes Heritage Open Days in September 2024, the organisation conducted a visitor survey to understand visitor experiences and interests. Over the three-day event, 663 people visited Bull House, and 45 evaluation forms were completed. The survey found that most visitors already had some prior awareness of Thomas Paine. Feedback highlighted that visitors particularly valued: - Access to a historic building that is not normally open to the public - The welcoming atmosphere created by volunteers - Talks and interpretation, including a costumed interpreter Visitors also expressed interest in learning more about Paine’s life in Lewes, his role in American independence, the relevance of his ideas today, and his writings. Suggestions for improvement mainly related to expanding access to more rooms in the building and increasing opening hours. The organisation also engaged students from East Sussex College Group in the co-creation of a pilot education programme. This collaboration enabled students to contribute ideas and feedback, helping to shape future educational activity and identify areas for further development. These consultations indicated strong local support for opening Bull House to the public and confirmed interest in learning more about Paine’s life and legacy. In addition, Thomas Paine: Legacy CIC began building relationships with local partners, including Lewes Town Council, developing connections with the Mayor and councillors and discussing opportunities for collaboration. The organisation also engaged informally with local businesses on the High Street. Through engagement with East Sussex County Council, the project was accepted onto the Cultural Priority Pipeline of Culture East Sussex, recognising its strategic cultural importance to the region.

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
13 March 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Leanne O'Boyle
Status: Director