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# LOOKING BACK C.I.C.

## Company limited by guarantee

## Company Registration Number:
13134027 (England and Wales)

## Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 January 2026

## Period of accounts

## Start date: 1 February 2025

## End date: 31 January 2026

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## Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 January 2026

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

# LOOKING BACK C.I.C.

Directors' report period ended 31 January 2026

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 31 January 2026

Principal activities of the company

The principal activity of the company during the year under review was other human health activities.

Additional information

The above report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime as set out in Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.

Directors

The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
1 February 2025 to 31 January 2026

Martin FLYNN
Malcolm KIELTY
Allison SIMPSON

The director shown below has held office during the period of
1 February 2025 to 15 January 2026

Neil Richard STOBIE

The director shown below has held office during the period of
1 February 2025 to 1 November 2025

Michael Alan STEELE

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
12 March 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Allison SIMPSON
Status: Director

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## Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 31 January 2026

| 2026 | 2025
--- | --- | ---
| £ | £
Turnover: | 4,000 |
Gross profit(or loss): | 4,000
Administrative expenses: | ( 5,052 ) | ( 21,505 )
Other operating income: | 874 | 21,854
Operating profit(or loss): | (178) | 349
Profit(or loss) before tax: | (178) | 349
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: | (178) | 349

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## Balance sheet

As at 31 January 2026

| Notes | 2026 | 2025
--- | --- | --- | ---
|  | £ | £
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand: |  | 11,425 | 1,290
Total current assets: |  | 11,425 | 1,290
Net current assets (liabilities): |  | 11,425 | 1,290
Total assets less current liabilities: |  | 11,425 | 1,290
Accruals and deferred income: |  | ( 10,313 ) |
Total net assets (liabilities): |  | 1,112 | 1,290
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: |  | 1,112 | 1,290
Total members' funds: |  | 1,112 | 1,290

The notes form part of these financial statements

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## Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 January 2026 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 12 March 2026
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Allison SIMPSON
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

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## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 January 2026

- ## 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 Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable. Turnover is reduced for estimated customer returns, rebates and other similar allowances. Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when all the following conditions are satisfied: -the Company has transferred to the buyer the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods; -the Company retains neither continuing managerial involvement to the degree usually associated with ownership nor effective control over the goods sold; -the amount of revenue can be measured reliably; -it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the Company; and -the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably. Specifically, revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when goods are delivered and legal title is passed.

  Other accounting policies

  Taxation Income tax expense represents the tax currently payable. The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from the surplus as reported in the income and expenditure account because of items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and items that are never taxable or deductible. The Company's liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period. Trade and other creditors Short term creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other financial liabilities, including bank loans, are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

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## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 January 2026

- ## 2. Employees

  | 2026 | 2025
  --- | --- | ---
  Average number of employees during the period | 0 | 0

# COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

### LOOKING BACK C.I.C.

### Company Number: 13134027 (England and Wales)

### Year Ending: 31 January 2026

Company activities and impact

Looking Back CIC, founded in 2021, enjoyed a period of stability in 2025 and continued to focus on its core purpose of delivering rugby league reminiscence sessions both in person and virtually across its network. The network of rugby league reminiscence groups has strengthened relationships with partner clubs and community organisations. Sessions are firmly established within club community programmes and are delivered weekly or fortnightly online, face-to-face and in hybrid formats. During the year the organisation delivered 263 reminiscence sessions, including 162 online or hybrid sessions, demonstrating that the use of technology is not a barrier to engagement for participants. Across the year 1,794 participants attended sessions, many regularly attending and occasional-ly joining sessions hosted by other clubs when unable to attend their usual group. These sessions provide an opportunity for lifelong rugby league supporters to connect, share memories and reduce social isolation within a supportive community environment. During the year the organisation ceased delivering the Warrington session following the passing of a regular attendee. Remaining members of the group chose to attend other sessions within the network. Looking Back CIC also expanded its involvement in rugby league heritage projects, providing advisory support, training and evaluation services to a number of organisations within the sport’s heritage sector. During 2025 the company successfully secured a National Lottery Community Fund grant of £10,400, which supports the delivery of reminiscence sessions and contributes towards core operational costs such as digital licences, session delivery and programme coordination. The organisation has also secured Heritage Lottery Fund support of £42,904 for a heritage project with Cumbria Rugby Union. The project will document and celebrate the stories of players who have represented the county and will run over a two-year period from March 2026. This represents a new strand of work for Looking Back CIC while remaining aligned with its core objective of celebrating and preserving sporting heritage within communities. Income for the year was £4,874, including income generated from providing heritage project advice and support to other organisations. Total costs during the year were £5,052, resulting in a small deficit of £178 which was covered from existing unrestricted reserves. At the year end the company held £1,112 in unrestricted reserves and £9,533 in restricted re-serves, primarily representing the remaining balance of the National Lottery Community Fund grant which will be utilised during 2026. Feedback from participants, partner clubs and community organisations continues to demonstrate that the reminiscence sessions provide meaningful social value. The company remains confident that the service will continue to grow and attract funding, although the directors recognise that maintaining sufficient unrestricted reserves remains an ongoing financial risk.

Consultation with stakeholders

Looking Back’s stakeholders are the participants of our sessions and their families. We have sought feedback from them throughout the year, and they have shaped our activities. In addition, we work with a growing number of professional rugby league clubs and their supporters’ trusts/foundations. They have asked for our support to develop reminiscence sessions for their supporters, former players and officials. We also consult with health partners who have helped to shape our sessions and develop a social prescribing model.

Directors' remuneration

The aggregate amount of emoluments paid to or receivable by directors in respect to our activities was £3000. 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
12 March 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Allison SIMPSON
Status: Director