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.

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.

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.

No transfer of assets other than for full consideration