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# WASTEBUSTER CIC

## Company Registration Number:
05883640 (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

# WASTEBUSTER CIC

## Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 July 2025

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

# WASTEBUSTER CIC

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

Directors

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

Professor Peter Gordon Flew
Jill Sylvia Harris
Craig Hills
Katy Louise Newnham

Secretary Julie Heather Newnham

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
20 April 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Katy Louise Newnham
Status: Director

# WASTEBUSTER CIC

## Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 31 July 2025

| 2025 | 2024
--- | --- | ---
| £ | £
Turnover: | 247,031 | 207,455
Cost of sales: | ( 100,746 ) | ( 152,875 )
Gross profit(or loss): | 146,285 | 54,580
Administrative expenses: | ( 124,006 ) | ( 108,805 )
Other operating income: | 23,042 | 396
Operating profit(or loss): | 45,321 | (53,829)
Interest payable and similar charges: | ( 898 ) | ( 1,065 )
Profit(or loss) before tax: | 44,423 | (54,894)
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: | 44,423 | (54,894)

# WASTEBUSTER CIC

## Balance sheet

As at 31 July 2025

| Notes | 2025 | 2024
--- | --- | --- | ---
|  | £ | £
Fixed assets
Intangible assets: | 3 | 415 | 415
Tangible assets: | 4 | 121,504 | 150,421
Total fixed assets: |  | 121,919 | 150,836
Current assets
Stocks: | 5 | 7,448 |
Debtors: | 6 | 352 | 6,007
Cash at bank and in hand: |  | 89,304 | 13,256
Total current assets: |  | 97,104 | 19,263
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: | 7 | ( 156,755 ) | ( 145,535 )
Net current assets (liabilities): |  | (59,651) | (126,272)
Total assets less current liabilities: |  | 62,268 | 24,564
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year: | 8 | ( 99,645 ) | ( 106,364 )
Total net assets (liabilities): |  | (37,377) | (81,800)
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital: |  | 1 | 1
Profit and loss account: |  | (37,378 ) | (81,801 )
Total Shareholders' funds: |  | ( 37,377 ) | (81,800)

The notes form part of these financial statements

# WASTEBUSTER CIC

## 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 20 April 2026
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Katy Louise Newnham
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

# WASTEBUSTER CIC

## 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 Section 1A (Small Entities) of Financial Reporting Standard 102

  Turnover policy

  Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes. Turnover from the sale of goods is recognised when goods have been delivered to customers such that risks and rewards of ownership have transferred to them. Turnover from the rendering of services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion of the contract. The stage of completion of a contract is measured by comparing the costs incurred for work performed to date to the total estimated contract costs.

  Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy

  Tangible fixed assets and depreciation Tangible assets are included at cost less depreciation and impairment. Depreciation has been provided at the following rates in order to write off the assets over their estimated useful lives: Plant & machinery SL 10% Fixtures & fittings SL 33.33% Computer equipment SL 25%

  Intangible fixed assets amortisation policy

  Intangible fixed assets Intangible fixed assets (including purchased goodwill and patents) are included at cost less accumulated amortisation.

  Other accounting policies

  Deferred taxation Deferred tax arises as a result of including items of income and expenditure in taxation computations in periods different from those in which they are included in the company's accounts. Deferred tax is provided in full on timing differences which result in an obligation to pay more (or less) tax at a future date, at the average tax rates that are expected to apply when the timing differences reverse, based on current tax rates and laws. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are not discounted.

# WASTEBUSTER CIC

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 July 2025

- ## 2. Employees

  | 2025 | 2024
  --- | --- | ---
  Average number of employees during the period | 1 | 1

# WASTEBUSTER CIC

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 July 2025

## 3. Intangible assets

| Goodwill | Other | Total
--- | --- | --- | ---
Cost | £ | £ | £
At 1 August 2024 |  | 415 | 415
Additions |  |  |
Disposals |  |  |
Revaluations |  |  |
Transfers |  |  |
At 31 July 2025 |  | 415 | 415
Amortisation |  |  |
At 1 August 2024 |  | 0 | 0
Charge for year |  |  |
On disposals |  |  |
Other adjustments |  |  |
At 31 July 2025 |  | 0 | 0
Net book value |  |  |
At 31 July 2025 |  | 415 | 415
At 31 July 2024 |  | 415 | 415

# WASTEBUSTER CIC

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 July 2025

## 4. Tangible assets

| Land & buildings | Plant & machinery | Fixtures & fittings | Office equipment | Motor vehicles | Total
--- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Cost | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £
At 1 August 2024 |  | 312,265 | 40 |  |  | 312,305
Additions |  |  |  |  |  |
Disposals |  |  |  |  |  |
Revaluations |  |  |  |  |  |
Transfers |  |  |  |  |  |
At 31 July 2025 |  | 312,265 | 40 |  |  | 312,305
Depreciation |  |  |  |  |  |
At 1 August 2024 |  | 161,844 | 40 |  |  | 161,884
Charge for year |  | 28,917 |  |  |  | 28,917
On disposals |  |  |  |  |  |
Other adjustments |  |  |  |  |  |
At 31 July 2025 |  | 190,761 | 40 |  |  | 190,801
Net book value |  |  |  |  |  |
At 31 July 2025 |  | 121,504 | 0 |  |  | 121,504
At 31 July 2024 |  | 150,421 | 0 |  |  | 150,421

# WASTEBUSTER CIC

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 July 2025

## 5. Stocks

| 2025 | 2024
--- | --- | ---
| £ | £
Stocks | 7,448 |
Total | 7,448

# WASTEBUSTER CIC

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 July 2025

## 6. Debtors

| 2025 | 2024
--- | --- | ---
| £ | £
Trade debtors |  | 4,000
Prepayments and accrued income | 352 | 2,007
Total | 352 | 6,007

# WASTEBUSTER CIC

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 July 2025

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

| 2025 | 2024
--- | --- | ---
| £ | £
Bank loans and overdrafts | 6,711 | 6,676
Trade creditors | 9,164 | 30,688
Taxation and social security | 13,378 | 5,611
Accruals and deferred income | 127,502 | 96,061
Other creditors |  | 6,499
Total | 156,755 | 145,535

# WASTEBUSTER CIC

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 July 2025

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

| 2025 | 2024
--- | --- | ---
| £ | £
Bank loans and overdrafts | 25,599 | 32,318
Other creditors | 74,046 | 74,046
Total | 99,645 | 106,364

# COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

### WASTEBUSTER CIC

### Company Number: 05883640 (England and Wales)

### Year Ending: 31 July 2025

Company activities and impact

During the financial year ending 31 July 2025, Wastebuster CIC has continued to expand its environmental education and behaviour change programmes, delivering measurable social and environmental impact acrossschools, families, and communities throughout the UK. Wastebuster’s core mission remains to engage, inform, inspire, and empower children and young people to take positive action for the environment. This has been delivered through an integrated programme of campaigns, digital platforms, and partnerships under The Pod national schools campaign website – powered by Wastebuster, providing accessible, curriculum-aligned resources and real-world action opportunities. Key activities during the year include: Expansion of the Recycle to Read programme (www.recycletoread.org), including national toy recycling initiatives in partnership with major retailers and manufacturers. The programme enables schools and communities to recycle broken hard plastic toys and unwanted items in exchange for books, supporting both environmental outcomes and children’s literacy. Development of The Pod digital platform (www.jointhepod.org) as a unified hub for schools, families, and partners, offering educational resources, campaigns, and impact tracking tools aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Delivery of national behaviour change campaigns, including Waste Week, Switch Off Fortnight, Water Week and The Hidden Treasure Hunt, engaging thousands of schools and young people in practical environmental action such as reducing waste, saving energy, conserving water, and protecting biodiversity. Launch and growth of the Planet Protector Challenge (www.planetprotectorchallenge.org), providing a structured, gamified learning journey that empowers children to take environmental action at school and at home, with measurable impact reporting. Partnership development with corporate, media, and public sector organisations, enabling scaled delivery of campaigns and increased access to environmental education resources for underserved communities. Support for research and innovation, including work on circular economy solutions such as toy recycling systems, and the integration of data and carbon impact tracking within Wastebuster’s platforms. Through these activities, Wastebuster has contributed to several UN Sustainable Development Goals, including: SDG 4: Quality Education – delivering environmental education programmes that build knowledge and skills for sustainable development. SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – promoting waste reduction, reuse, repair, and recycling through initiatives such as Recycle to Read. SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation – raising awareness and encouraging action through Water Week and related campaigns. SDG 13: Climate Action – supporting energy-saving behaviour and carbon reduction through national campaigns. SDG 15: Life on Land – encouraging biodiversity protection through programmes such as Grow Wild and Green. Wastebuster’s work continues to deliver community benefit by improving environmental awareness, enabling practical action, supporting schools with resources and fundraising opportunities, and fostering long-term behaviour change among young people and their families.

Consultation with stakeholders

Wastebuster engages with a wide range of stakeholders, including schools, pupils, teachers, local authorities, corporate partners, retailers, manufacturers, and community organisations. Consultation is embedded within programme development and delivery. During the year: Schools and educators have been consulted through pilot programmes, user testing, surveys, and ongoing engagement to ensure resources are relevant, accessible, and aligned with curriculum needs. Local authorities and delivery partners have been engaged through regular reporting, partnership meetings, and collaborative programme design to ensure alignment with local environmental priorities and community needs. Children and young people have contributed through participation in programmes such as the Planet Protector Challenge and Recycle to Read, with feedback gathered through platform engagement, activities, and advisory input to ensure programmes are engaging and effective. Corporate and industry partners have been consulted in the development of circular economy initiatives, particularly in relation to toy recycling, to ensure operational feasibility, compliance, and scalability. Feedback from stakeholders has informed: The continued development of The Pod platform, including improved usability, reporting dashboards, and resource accessibility. The expansion and refinement of Recycle to Read, including logistics, communications, and reward mechanisms for schools. The design of campaign content and educational materials, ensuring they are engaging, practical, and aligned with real-world behaviours. This ongoing consultation process ensures that Wastebuster’s activities remain responsive, impactful, and aligned with the needs of the communities it serves.

Directors' remuneration

Remuneration was paid to one director during the financial year: Katy Newnham – £31,076 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
20 April 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Katy Louise Newnham
Status: Director