Silverfin false false 30/09/2025 01/10/2024 30/09/2025 A Blazey D Boulton C Cook 27/01/2025 G Green D Matthews C Nottingham P Oakes M Paterson S Roberts S Sparling L Wheeler 27/01/2025 06 January 2026 The association's current three principal objectives, given in Article 3 of the Memorandum of Association, are as follows:
a) To promote, advance and preserve agricultural standards by setting up, encouraging, maintaining, and administering a professional body to support members who independently advise growers and managers of the land, throughout the UK on all aspects of crop husbandry and environmental stewardship and lobby on their behalf.
b) To advance education in agronomy and general agriculture.
c) to support all members by staging events and discussion forums and disseminating information to assist in keeping members up to date on industry matters.
The Articles of Association and associated Bye-Laws were reviewed and amended and approved at the AGM In January 2023.
The challenges of the industry continue to increase. The autumn has gone well for most members, in stark contrast to last year but the challenges remain and AICC is dedicated to supporting members through what can only be described as a major transitional period in UK agriculture.
AICC’s R&D operation continues principally involved in testing and comparing the performance of current and near market agrochemicals but we also commission work on varieties, Nitrogen, Bio stimulants and other novel work – protocols for which are set by members for members. Members value this independent source of data as part of their go-to for technical information to aid their decision making. Davd Boulton, Chairman is one of our younger, dynamic members who is proactively improving the trials offering to members and has full support of his committee and the Directors. A highlight in the calendar for AICC members is the national technical conference which in January once again broke records in terms of members attending, support from the industry and positive feedback. The AICCA continues to support new entrants in the industry and our in-house trainer, Chris Tolley continues to provide excellent training to our bright and enthusiastic trainees.
The demand for independent agronomy continues and has caused a high demand for agronomist recruitment throughout the country which is proving challenging. We have continued to increase our social media presence to highlight the current independent agronomy opportunities.
Directors and members of Council
The directors who served during the year were:
Andrew Blazey (Chairman)
David Boulton
Charlotte Cook,
George Green
Dan Matthews
Chris Nottingham
Matthew Paterson
Penny Oakes
Simon Roberts
Sean Sparling.
Patrick Stephenson, President and Honorary Member and Sarah Cowlrick CEO form part of the Council.
In preparing this report, the directors have taken advantage of the small companies’ exemptions provided by section 415A of the Companies Act 2006.
Developments since the year end and future likely developments
AICC are involved in high level discussions with DEFRA as part of a consortium with other industry partners on both the NAP and EU re-set which is good to be part of and essential given that AICC represents 50% of the UK arable advice market.
The CEO launched a campaign, supported by the Directors to look at producing a strategy for AICC. The CEO selected a group of younger members who have qualified and are set on a path of independent advice to attend a meeting in London to discuss, debate and suggest how AICC might evolve to ensure that their needs are met in 10 years’ time. The primary concern is succession both in terms of members businesses and AICC management which the Directors are focused on addressing. The Group were named Emerging Leaders with an average age of 33, and given the success of the first meeting it is anticipated that a further meeting will be arranged for January with a target for producing the strategy in 2026.
Membership
New Members in the Year
Peter Wilson, Ed Pissaro, John Fletcher, Emily Sturgess-Bowes, Rowan Venables, Rosalie Sanders, Annis Cousins, Dannielle Roche, Alex Setchfield, Chris Harrrold, Dan Jones, Louise Nobbs, Jamie Melrose, Greg Clark, Ben Mead, Thomas Dart, Sam Tugwell, Phil Smith, Ben Arthur.
Resignations
Jane Fowlie, Gemma Fisk, Sebastian Young, Ian Wilks, Thomas Watkins, Sarah Whitfield, Michael Dolman, Tony Bayliss, Mark Cole, Hamish Dunbar-Smith.
Maternity Leave
Sarah Franklin
Retirements
Michael Wright, David Kay, Simon Welch, David Lines, Jamie Mackay, Andrew Gilchrist, Dale Hardgrave, Alan Jenkins, Malcolm Williams, Andrew Chell, John Macfarlane, Roger Bryan, David Boothroyd, Sam Lawrence.
Deceased
Nigel Thorne
Going Concern
The directors have made an assessment in preparing these financial statements as to whether the company is a going concern and have concluded that there are no material uncertainties that may cast doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD
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Company No: 01581564 (England and Wales)

# ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT CROP CONSULTANTS LIMITED

### (A company limited by guarantee)

### Unaudited Financial Statements
For the financial year ended 30 September 2025
Pages for filing with the registrar

ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT CROP CONSULTANTS LIMITED

## Unaudited Financial Statements

For the financial year ended 30 September 2025

Contents

ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT CROP CONSULTANTS LIMITED

## BALANCE SHEET

As at 30 September 2025
ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT CROP CONSULTANTS LIMITED

## BALANCE SHEET (continued)

As at 30 September 2025

| Note | 2025 |  | 2024
|  | £ |  | £
Fixed assets |  |  |  |
Tangible assets | 3 | 4,187 |  | 4,883
|  | 4,187 |  | 4,883
Current assets |  |  |  |
Stocks |  | 1,440 |  | 1,440
Debtors | 4 | 91,765 |  | 45,578
Cash at bank and in hand |  | 175,933 |  | 178,438
|  | 269,138 |  | 225,456
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | 5 | ( 159,754) |  | ( 118,024)
Net current assets |  | 109,384 |  | 107,432
Total assets less current liabilities |  | 113,571 |  | 112,315
Net assets |  | 113,571 |  | 112,315
Reserves |  |  |  |
Profit and loss account |  | 113,571 |  | 112,315
Total reserves |  | 113,571 |  | 112,315

For the financial year ending 30 September 2025 the Company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

Directors' responsibilities:

- The members have not required the Company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the financial year in accordance with section 476;
- The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements; and
- These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime and a copy of the Statement of Income and Retained Earnings has not been delivered.

The financial statements of Association of Independent Crop Consultants Limited (registered number: 01581564) were approved and authorised for issue by the Board of Directors on 06 January 2026. They were signed on its behalf by:

A Blazey Director |

ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT CROP CONSULTANTS LIMITED

## NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the financial year ended 30 September 2025
ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT CROP CONSULTANTS LIMITED

## NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the financial year ended 30 September 2025

##### 1. Accounting policies

The principal accounting policies are summarised below. They have all been applied consistently throughout the financial year and to the preceding financial year, unless otherwise stated.

##### General information and basis of accounting

Association of Independent Crop Consultants Ltd (the Company) is a private company, limited by guarantee, incorporated in the United Kingdom under the Companies Act 2006 and is registered in England and Wales. The address of the Company's registered office is Old Library Chambers, 21 Chipper Lane, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 1BG, United Kingdom.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, modified to include certain items at fair value, and in accordance with ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland’ issued by the Financial Reporting Council, including Section 1A of Financial Reporting Standard 102 (FRS102), and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 as applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

##### Turnover

Subscriptions and entrance fees are credited to the income and expenditure accounts on a receipts basis. The subscription year coincides with the finance year of the association. No account is taken at the balance sheet date of arrears received subsequently. The effect of this departure from the accruals accounting policy is not likely to be material to the results or position of the company.

##### Taxation

Current tax
Current tax is provided at amounts expected to be paid (or recoverable) using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the Balance Sheet date.

##### Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any provision for impairment. Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets, other than investment property and freehold land, at rates calculated to write off the cost or valuation, less estimated residual value, of each asset on a straight-line or reducing balance basis over its expected useful life, as follows:

Plant and machinery | 33 % reducing balance
Fixtures and fittings | 33 % reducing balance
Computer equipment | 33 % reducing balance

Residual value represents the estimated amount which would currently be obtained from disposal of an asset, after deducting estimated costs of disposal, if the asset were already of the age and in the condition expected at the end of its useful life.
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is credited or charged to profit or loss.

##### Financial instruments

Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised in the balance sheet when the company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Trade and other debtors and creditors are classified as basic financial instruments and measured at initial recognition at transaction price. Debtors and creditors are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method. A provision is established when there is objective evidence that the company will not be able to collect all amounts due.
Cash and cash equivalents are classified as basic financial instruments and comprise cash in hand and at bank.

##### Trials account

Monies are received for the purpose of funding trials The balance of monies received, less associated costs of running the trials, is known as the trials account. In the opinion of the directors, the balance on the trials account should be shown as either an asset or as a liability on the balance sheet.

#### 2. Employees

| 2025 |  | 2024
| Number |  | Number
Monthly average number of persons employed by the Company during the year, including directors | 10 |  | 9

#### 3. Tangible assets

| Plant and machinery |  | Fixtures and fittings |  | Computer equipment |  | Total
| £ |  | £ |  | £ |  | £
Cost |  |  |  |  |  |  |
At 01 October 2024 | 26,934 |  | 9,623 |  | 21,760 |  | 58,317
Additions | 0 |  | 0 |  | 1,124 |  | 1,124
Disposals | ( 1,415) |  | 0 |  | 0 |  | ( 1,415)
At 30 September 2025 | 25,519 |  | 9,623 |  | 22,884 |  | 58,026
Accumulated depreciation |  |  |  |  |  |  |
At 01 October 2024 | 25,538 |  | 8,291 |  | 19,605 |  | 53,434
Charge for the financial year | 418 |  | 439 |  | 835 |  | 1,692
Disposals | ( 1,287) |  | 0 |  | 0 |  | ( 1,287)
At 30 September 2025 | 24,669 |  | 8,730 |  | 20,440 |  | 53,839
Net book value |  |  |  |  |  |  |
At 30 September 2025 | 850 |  | 893 |  | 2,444 |  | 4,187
At 30 September 2024 | 1,396 |  | 1,332 |  | 2,155 |  | 4,883

#### 4. Debtors

| 2025 |  | 2024
| £ |  | £
Trade debtors | 90,015 |  | 43,828
Prepayments | 1,750 |  | 1,750
| 91,765 |  | 45,578

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

| 2025 |  | 2024
| £ |  | £
Trade creditors | 96,771 |  | 46,285
Accruals | 3,772 |  | 5,320
Other taxation and social security | 798 |  | 937
Other creditors | 58,413 |  | 65,482
| 159,754 |  | 118,024

#### 6. Related party transactions

The Chairman was paid a contract fee of £8,000 (2024: £8,000) during the year