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# VERY LOCAL FOOD HUBS COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

## Company limited by guarantee

## Company Registration Number:
15906102 (England and Wales)

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

## Period of accounts

## Start date: 20 August 2024

## End date: 31 August 2025

# VERY LOCAL FOOD HUBS COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

## Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 August 2025

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

# VERY LOCAL FOOD HUBS COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

## Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 31 August 2025

| 2025
--- | ---
| £
Turnover: | 49,505 |
Cost of sales: | ( 45,772 ) |
Gross profit(or loss): | 3,733
Administrative expenses: | ( 1,041 ) |
Operating profit(or loss): | 2,692
Interest receivable and similar income: | 0 |
Interest payable and similar charges: | 0 |
Profit(or loss) before tax: | 2,692
Tax: | ( 511 ) |
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: | 2,181

# VERY LOCAL FOOD HUBS COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

## Balance sheet

As at 31 August 2025

| Notes | 2025
--- | --- | ---
|  | £
Fixed assets
Intangible assets: |  | 0 |
Tangible assets: |  | 0 |
Investments: |  | 0 |
Total fixed assets: |  | 0
Current assets
Stocks: |  | 0 |
Debtors: |  | 0 |
Cash at bank and in hand: |  | 25,945 |
Investments: |  | 0 |
Total current assets: |  | 25,945
Net current assets (liabilities): |  | 25,945
Total assets less current liabilities: |  | 25,945
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year: |  | 0 |
Provision for liabilities: |  | 0 |
Accruals and deferred income: |  | ( 20,921 ) |
Total net assets (liabilities): |  | 5,024
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: |  | 5,024 |
Total members' funds: |  | 5,024

The notes form part of these financial statements

# VERY LOCAL FOOD HUBS COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

## Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 August 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 5 May 2026
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Will Jeffery
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

# VERY LOCAL FOOD HUBS COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 August 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

# VERY LOCAL FOOD HUBS COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 August 2025

- ## 2. Employees

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

# COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

### VERY LOCAL FOOD HUBS COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

### Company Number: 15906102 (England and Wales)

### Year Ending: 31 August 2025

Company activities and impact

Over the past year, Very Local Food Hubs Community Interest Company has continued to deliver a range of community-led food initiatives aimed at tackling food inequality and improving access to fresh, healthy produce. We support residents in East Brighton, focussing on Moulsecoomb, Bevendean and Bates Estate. A core part of our work is the provision of affordable fruit and vegetable boxes; we delivered over 1550 directly to households on a fortnightly basis. These boxes operate on a scaled pricing model; ensuring that fresh, nutritious food is accessible to all, particularly those experiencing food insecurity. This service is especially important for disabled residents, carers, low-income households, and families with young children. Alongside food provision, the company delivers a programme of community activities designed to build skills, confidence, and connection. These include free cooking and tasting sessions, community cook-alongs, and workshops that help residents learn how to prepare healthy meals using fresh ingredients. The company also runs local growing workshops and farm visits, giving participants the opportunity to learn how food is produced, develop growing skills, and connect directly with local farmers. This strengthens community understanding of sustainable food systems and supports local agriculture/agroecology. In addition, the organisation hosts community events such as food fairs and community meals, helping to reduce social isolation and bring people together around food. Our range of community activities support health and wellbeing; through getting outdoors and connecting with others over food. We also actively support community cohesion; through bringing people with different backgrounds and life experiences together, to share and learn from each other. Very Local Food Hubs works closely with local farms and suppliers, prioritising seasonal and locally sourced produce wherever possible. We work directly with growers, to make use of seasonal gluts and ensure fair payment for their produce. Very Local Food Hubs is actively working towards a more sustainable future; reducing food miles, packaging, food waste and contributing to a more resilient and sustainable local food economy. We actively network with other services in our area, to help connect the dots around food provision, signpost financial and health support and link local residents to opportunities in our area. Overall, the company’s activities contribute to improved access to healthy, sustainable, food, increased community cohesion, and greater awareness of local food systems.

Consultation with stakeholders

The company’s stakeholders include: Local residents and veg box customers Volunteers Voluntary Committee Project coordinators, delivery drivers & packing team Local farmers and food producers and small businesses Partner organisations and community groups Funders The company consults stakeholders through a range of formal and informal methods, including: Feedback gathered during community events, cookery sessions, and food fairs Direct communication via email, social media, website and newsletters Annual survey Ongoing input from volunteers and delivery drivers who interact regularly with service users Focus groups and community engagement activities to inform project development Feedback from stakeholders has directly informed the development of the organisation. As a result, the company has: Introduced flexible pricing to ensure affordability Expanded its programme of workshops, cooking sessions, and food-related events Developed opportunities for residents to learn growing and cooking skills Strengthened partnerships with local farms and suppliers, to increase locally sourced food Increased opportunities for volunteering and community participation This ongoing consultation ensures that the company remains responsive to local needs and continues to deliver meaningful community benefit.

Directors' remuneration

No remuneration was received

Transfer of assets

No transfer of assets other than for full consideration

This report was approved by the board of directors on
6 May 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Will Jeffery
Status: Director