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# HEART OF BIRMINGHAM VOCATIONAL COLLEGE LTD

## Company limited by guarantee

## Company Registration Number:
09019610 (England and Wales)

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

## Period of accounts

## Start date: 1 August 2024

## End date: 31 July 2025

# HEART OF BIRMINGHAM VOCATIONAL COLLEGE LTD

## Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 July 2025

Directors report |
Profit and loss |
Balance sheet |
Additional notes |
Balance sheet notes |

# HEART OF BIRMINGHAM VOCATIONAL COLLEGE LTD

Directors' report period ended 31 July 2025

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

Principal activities of the company

Heart of Birmingham Vocational College Trustees' report (including director's report) For the year ended 31 July 2025 The Trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 July 2025. The previous accounting period was a period of 11 months to 31 August 2024. The comparative amounts provided in the accounts are therefore not entirely comparable. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out In note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charitable company's governing document, the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities SORP "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)". Objectives and activities Public benefit The Directors have considered the Charity Commission’s requirement in respect of public benefit. In their view, the charity meets, in full, the criteria to satisfy the test. The Directors' annual report describes the activities undertaken to further its charitable purposes for the public benefit. Our mission To provide an inspirational learning environment for person centred vocational education in a community-based setting, enabling learners to achieve exceptional outcomes. Our vision To empower our learners to prepare themselves for the next stage of their adult lives by providing them with transferrable skills that enable them to become purposeful independent Individuals and to find their place in their community. Our values Openness - we use a simple, open and honest approach Determination - we are determined to raise expectations and awareness, internally and externally Excellence - we aim for excellence in all of our teaching and learning Progress - we strive to develop the skills and knowledge of our learners and staff Respect - we recognise the value of each individual by promoting equality and diversity for all Empowerment - we empower our learners to meet their aspirations through learner led teaching and coaching

Political and charitable donations

See report

Additional information

See report

Directors

The director shown below has held office during the whole of the period from
1 August 2024 to 31 July 2025

John Lawrence

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
26 March 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: John Lawrence
Status: Director

# HEART OF BIRMINGHAM VOCATIONAL COLLEGE LTD

## Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 31 July 2025

| 2025 | 11 months to 31 July 2024
--- | --- | ---
| £ | £
Turnover: | 4,212,850 | 3,624,007
Cost of sales: | ( 4,069,296 ) | ( 3,515,007 )
Gross profit(or loss): | 143,554 | 109,000
Operating profit(or loss): | 143,554 | 109,000
Profit(or loss) before tax: | 143,554 | 109,000
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: | 143,554 | 109,000

# HEART OF BIRMINGHAM VOCATIONAL COLLEGE LTD

## Balance sheet

As at 31 July 2025

| Notes | 2025 | 11 months to 31 July 2024
--- | --- | --- | ---
|  | £ | £
Fixed assets
Tangible assets: | 3 | 385,930 | 394,329
Total fixed assets: |  | 385,930 | 394,329
Current assets
Debtors: | 4 | 98,473 | 84,068
Cash at bank and in hand: |  | 229,121 | 58,293
Total current assets: |  | 327,594 | 142,361
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: | 5 | ( 262,531 ) | ( 236,428 )
Net current assets (liabilities): |  | 65,063 | (94,067)
Total assets less current liabilities: |  | 450,993 | 300,262
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year: | 6 | ( 2,059 ) | ( 12,921 )
Provision for liabilities: |  | 0 | 0
Total net assets (liabilities): |  | 448,934 | 287,341
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: |  | 448,934 | 287,341
Total members' funds: |  | 448,934 | 287,341

The notes form part of these financial statements

# HEART OF BIRMINGHAM VOCATIONAL COLLEGE LTD

## Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 July 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 26 March 2026
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: John Lawrence
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

# HEART OF BIRMINGHAM VOCATIONAL COLLEGE LTD

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 July 2025

- ## 1. Accounting policies

  Basis of measurement and preparation

  These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of Financial Reporting Standard 101

# HEART OF BIRMINGHAM VOCATIONAL COLLEGE LTD

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 July 2025

- ## 2. Employees

  | 2025 | 11 months to 31 July 2024
  --- | --- | ---
  Average number of employees during the period | 93 | 87

# HEART OF BIRMINGHAM VOCATIONAL COLLEGE LTD

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 July 2025

## 3. Tangible assets

| Land & buildings | Plant & machinery | Fixtures & fittings | Office equipment | Motor vehicles | Total
--- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Cost | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £
At 1 August 2024 | 301,742 |  | 118,995 | 81,044 | 97,554 | 599,335
Additions | 0 |  | 12,554 | 1,391 | 50,853 | 64,798
Disposals | 0 |  | ( 22,915 ) |  |  | ( 22,915 )
Revaluations |  |  |  |  |  |
Transfers |  |  |  |  |  |
At 31 July 2025 | 301,742 |  | 108,634 | 82,435 | 148,407 | 641,218
Depreciation |  |  |  |  |  |
At 1 August 2024 | 41,508 |  | 46,077 | 61,614 | 55,807 | 205,006
Charge for year | 15,087 |  | 11,313 | 11,050 | 25,099 | 62,549
On disposals |  |  |  |  | ( 12,267 ) | ( 12,267 )
Other adjustments |  |  |  |  |  |
At 31 July 2025 | 56,595 |  | 57,390 | 72,664 | 68,639 | 255,288
Net book value |  |  |  |  |  |
At 31 July 2025 | 245,147 |  | 51,244 | 9,771 | 79,768 | 385,930
At 31 July 2024 | 260,234 |  | 72,918 | 19,430 | 41,747 | 394,329

# HEART OF BIRMINGHAM VOCATIONAL COLLEGE LTD

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 July 2025

## 4. Debtors

| 2025 | 11 months to 31 July 2024
--- | --- | ---
| £ | £
Trade debtors | 13,642 | 16,347
Prepayments and accrued income | 16,004 | 6,621
Other debtors | 68,827 | 61,100
Total | 98,473 | 84,068

# HEART OF BIRMINGHAM VOCATIONAL COLLEGE LTD

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 July 2025

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

| 2025 | 11 months to 31 July 2024
--- | --- | ---
| £ | £
Bank loans and overdrafts | 0 | 0
Amounts due under finance leases and hire purchase contracts | 10,861 | 7,518
Trade creditors | 55,972 | 89,683
Taxation and social security | 62,704 | 95,269
Accruals and deferred income | 112,729 | 6,600
Other creditors | 20,265 | 37,358
Total | 262,531 | 236,428

# HEART OF BIRMINGHAM VOCATIONAL COLLEGE LTD

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 July 2025

## 6. Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year note

| 2025 | 11 months to 31 July 2024
--- | --- | ---
| £ | £
Bank loans and overdrafts | 0 | 0
Amounts due under finance leases and hire purchase contracts | 2,059 | 12,921
Other creditors | 0 | 0
Total | 2,059 | 12,921