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# LICHFIELD COMMUNITY MEDIA C.I.C.

## Company limited by guarantee

## Company Registration Number:
12567246 (England and Wales)

## Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 30 April 2026

## Period of accounts

## Start date: 1 May 2025

## End date: 30 April 2026

# LICHFIELD COMMUNITY MEDIA C.I.C.

## Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 April 2026

Balance sheet |
Additional notes |
Balance sheet notes |
Community Interest Report |

# LICHFIELD COMMUNITY MEDIA C.I.C.

## Balance sheet

As at 30 April 2026

| Notes | 2026 | 2025
--- | --- | --- | ---
|  | £ | £
Fixed assets
Tangible assets: | 3 | 2,535 | 2,700
Total fixed assets: |  | 2,535 | 2,700
Current assets
Debtors: | 4 | 2,400 | 6,121
Cash at bank and in hand: |  | 97,817 | 61,863
Total current assets: |  | 100,217 | 67,984
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: | 5 | ( 10,427 ) | ( 14,233 )
Net current assets (liabilities): |  | 89,790 | 53,751
Total assets less current liabilities: |  | 92,325 | 56,451
Total net assets (liabilities): |  | 92,325 | 56,451
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: |  | 92,325 | 56,451
Total members' funds: |  | 92,325 | 56,451

The notes form part of these financial statements

# LICHFIELD COMMUNITY MEDIA C.I.C.

## Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 30 April 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.

The directors have chosen not to file a copy of the company's profit and loss account.

This report was approved by the board of directors on 17 May 2026
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Joanne Grange
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

# LICHFIELD COMMUNITY MEDIA C.I.C.

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 April 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 is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts and value added tax. Turnover from advertising services is recognised upon invoice at publication. Donations are recognised on receipt. Events income is recognised on the event date.

  Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy

  Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost of an asset, less its estimated residual value, over the useful economic life of the asset as follows: - Computer equipment: 3 years - Other assets: 3 years

# LICHFIELD COMMUNITY MEDIA C.I.C.

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 April 2026

- ## 2. Employees

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

# LICHFIELD COMMUNITY MEDIA C.I.C.

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 April 2026

## 3. Tangible assets

| Land & buildings | Plant & machinery | Fixtures & fittings | Office equipment | Motor vehicles | Total
--- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Cost | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £
At 1 May 2025 |  |  |  | 6,107 |  | 6,107
Additions |  |  |  | 1,312 |  | 1,312
Disposals |  |  |  | ( 1,949 ) |  | ( 1,949 )
Revaluations |  |  |  |  |  |
Transfers |  |  |  |  |  |
At 30 April 2026 |  |  |  | 5,470 |  | 5,470
Depreciation |  |  |  |  |  |
At 1 May 2025 |  |  |  | 3,407 |  | 3,407
Charge for year |  |  |  | 1,477 |  | 1,477
On disposals |  |  |  | ( 1,949 ) |  | ( 1,949 )
Other adjustments |  |  |  |  |  |
At 30 April 2026 |  |  |  | 2,935 |  | 2,935
Net book value |  |  |  |  |  |
At 30 April 2026 |  |  |  | 2,535 |  | 2,535
At 30 April 2025 |  |  |  | 2,700 |  | 2,700

# LICHFIELD COMMUNITY MEDIA C.I.C.

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 April 2026

## 4. Debtors

| 2026 | 2025
--- | --- | ---
| £ | £
Trade debtors | 1,808 | 5,728
Prepayments and accrued income | 592 | 393
Total | 2,400 | 6,121

# LICHFIELD COMMUNITY MEDIA C.I.C.

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 April 2026

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

| 2026 | 2025
--- | --- | ---
| £ | £
Taxation and social security | 8,455 | 8,731
Accruals and deferred income | 1,972 | 5,502
Total | 10,427 | 14,233

# COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

### LICHFIELD COMMUNITY MEDIA C.I.C.

### Company Number: 12567246 (England and Wales)

### Year Ending: 30 April 2026

Company activities and impact

Lichfield Community Media CIC is the Community Interest Company behind the Lichfield Live website and the Lichfield & Burntwood Independent newspaper. The team of volunteers is committed to delivering trusted, independent news and information created in the district, for the district. And the figures show why our output continues to be a truly trusted and reliable source of local news and information: - Our website was viewed 5.4 million times in 2025 - The 9,000 copies of our newspaper are packed with content every fortnight, ensuring across print and digital we’re able to keep across what matters most - As a Community Interest Company run by volunteers, rather than a privately-owned business, none of our revenue goes to shareholders – instead it’s reinvested into helping grow and create a sustainable platform for local journalism and ensure residents are well-informed now and in the future - Content covers the stories and information readers need to know – the good, the bad and everything in between - Our work providing trusted local news saw us named as We Love Lichfield Community Champions in 2025 Reliable and trusted independent media has never been so important and there’s a wealth of research showing local journalism plays a key role in communities, bringing social, economic and democratic benefits. The company provides the community in the area with timely news and information via: - The website at lichfieldlive.co.uk - Associated social media channels - The fortnightly print newspaper, the Lichfield & Burntwood Independent - Various emails highlighting recently published news stories - A weekly emailed newsletter providing editorial comment Our strategy in 2026/27 is to grow the number of copies of the newspaper produced and distributed and increase the pagination where there is relevant content to report. We are also seeking to build cash reserves to allow us to offer employment opportunities in the district to allow us to move away from a purely volunteer based model.

Consultation with stakeholders

Stakeholders in the company’s activities are considered to be: - Readers of the newspaper and visitors to our website and associated social media channels - Advertisers - Donors and members - Our newspaper distribution locations - Suppliers - Local public and third sector organisations, including councils - Our volunteers and subcontractors, including story and sports contributors Users of the company’s services provide feedback via the comments section of lichfieldlive.co.uk, comments on social media posts and letters to the editor of the Lichfield & Burntwood Independent. Regular dialogue is held with other stakeholders as appropriate. All comments received are considered and acted upon. There is an established complaints procedure, and any formal complaints are considered and responded to by the directors.

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
17 May 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Joanne Grange
Status: Director