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# BAY VETERAN'S ASSOCIATION CIC

## Company limited by guarantee

## Company Registration Number:
15132490 (England and Wales)

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

## Period of accounts

## Start date: 1 September 2024

## End date: 31 August 2025

# BAY VETERAN'S ASSOCIATION CIC

## Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 August 2025

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

# BAY VETERAN'S ASSOCIATION CIC

Directors' report period ended 31 August 2025

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

Principal activities of the company

Principal activity of the company during the financial year was of supporting the honourable military veterans in the community.

Directors

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

Robert John Letch

The director shown below has held office during the period of
17 July 2025 to 31 August 2025

Allan Dawson

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
18 May 2026

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

# BAY VETERAN'S ASSOCIATION CIC

## Balance sheet

As at 31 August 2025

| Notes | 2025 | 2024
--- | --- | --- | ---
|  | £ | £
Fixed assets
Tangible assets: | 3 | 1,890 | 2,593
Total fixed assets: |  | 1,890 | 2,593
Current assets
Debtors: | 4 | 177 |
Cash at bank and in hand: |  | 10,056 | 1,858
Total current assets: |  | 10,233 | 1,858
Net current assets (liabilities): |  | 10,233 | 1,858
Total assets less current liabilities: |  | 12,123 | 4,451
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year: | 5 | ( 1,671 ) | ( 275 )
Total net assets (liabilities): |  | 10,452 | 4,176
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: |  | 10,452 | 4,176
Total members' funds: |  | 10,452 | 4,176

The notes form part of these financial statements

# BAY VETERAN'S ASSOCIATION CIC

## 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.

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 18 May 2026
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Allan Dawson
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

# BAY VETERAN'S ASSOCIATION CIC

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

  Turnover policy

  Turnover comprises the invoiced value of goods and services supplied by the company, net of Value Added Tax and trade discounts.

  Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy

  Tangible fixed assets, other than freehold land, are stated at cost or valuation less depreciation and any provision for impairment. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost or valuation of fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following basis Fixtures and Fittings 10 Years Straight Line Computer Equipment 3 Years Straight Line

  Valuation information and policy

  Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value after making due allowance for obsolete and slow moving items. Cost includes all direct costs and an appropriate proportion of fixed and variable overheads.

  Other accounting policies

  Taxation Taxation represents the sum of tax currently payable and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in the statement of income, except to the extent that it relates to items recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in capital and reserves. The company’s liability for current tax is calculated using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date. Current and deferred tax assets and liabilities are not discounted

# BAY VETERAN'S ASSOCIATION CIC

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 August 2025

- ## 2. Employees

  | 2025 | 2024
  --- | --- | ---
  Average number of employees during the period | 0 | 0

# BAY VETERAN'S ASSOCIATION CIC

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 August 2025

## 3. Tangible assets

| Land & buildings | Plant & machinery | Fixtures & fittings | Office equipment | Motor vehicles | Total
--- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Cost | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £
At 1 September 2024 |  |  | 1,028 | 1,800 |  | 2,828
Additions |  |  |  |  |  |
Disposals |  |  |  |  |  |
Revaluations |  |  |  |  |  |
Transfers |  |  |  |  |  |
At 31 August 2025 |  |  | 1,028 | 1,800 |  | 2,828
Depreciation |  |  |  |  |  |
At 1 September 2024 |  |  | 51 | 184 |  | 235
Charge for year |  |  | 103 | 600 |  | 703
On disposals |  |  |  |  |  |
Other adjustments |  |  |  |  |  |
At 31 August 2025 |  |  | 154 | 784 |  | 938
Net book value |  |  |  |  |  |
At 31 August 2025 |  |  | 874 | 1,016 |  | 1,890
At 31 August 2024 |  |  | 977 | 1,616 |  | 2,593

# BAY VETERAN'S ASSOCIATION CIC

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 August 2025

## 4. Debtors

| 2025 | 2024
--- | --- | ---
| £ | £
Trade debtors | 177 |
Total | 177

# BAY VETERAN'S ASSOCIATION CIC

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 August 2025

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

| 2025 | 2024
--- | --- | ---
| £ | £
Other creditors | 1,671 | 275
Total | 1,671 | 275

# COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

### BAY VETERAN'S ASSOCIATION CIC

### Company Number: 15132490 (England and Wales)

### Year Ending: 31 August 2025

Company activities and impact

Bay Veterans Association CIC operates a community hub and outreach programme for veterans, serving Morecambe, Lancaster, Carnforth and the surrounding Bay area. During the year the organisation ran regular weekly activities including breakfast clubs Morecambe, Carnforth and Lancaster, drop in sessions, walking groups, boccia, craft and modelling groups, social games pool, darts, cards, dominoes, and dedicated ladies sessions. The hub provides a warm, safe space and a counselling room, and delivers targeted wellbeing support to reduce social isolation and loneliness. Impact Footfall, The hub now welcomes approximately 600 visitors and regular attendees across weekly sessions. Membership, Membership has grown to over 200 members and continues to increase. Wellbeing outcomes, Regular attendees report improved social connection, reduced isolation and increased routine and confidence; several beneficiaries have progressed to volunteering roles within the organisation. Community reach, The organisation has expanded provision with a new Lancaster hub and works in partnership with SSAFA, Age UK, Veterans Foundation, LDCVS and Morecambe Town Council. Local media coverage Lancaster Guardian, Beyond Radio has raised awareness and referrals. Overall, the company’s activities provide preventative, non clinical support that complements statutory services and strengthens local Armed Forces community resilience.

Consultation with stakeholders

Who the stakeholders are Veterans and serving personnel; partners’ family members and carers; volunteers; local statutory and voluntary partners Morecambe Town Council, SSAFA, Age UK, LDCVS; funders (includ-ing the Veterans’ Foundation); local health and social care referrers; local media. How stakeholders were consulted Direct feedback at sessions: informal feedback gathered at drop ins, breakfast clubs and group activities. Surveys and feedback forms: short wellbeing check ins and satisfaction feedback completed by attendees. Partner meetings and referrals: regular liaison with partner organisations and referral agencies. Digital channels: updates and engagement via website, email newsletters and social media posts; event feedback collected after larger events (e.g., Christmas dinner, trips). Public events and visits: stakeholder visits (including civic representatives) and community out-reach events provided opportunities for direct consultation. Actions taken in response to feedback Increased frequency and variety of weekly sessions to meet demand. Launched additional breakfast clubs in Carnforth and Lancaster following requests for more local access. Introduced trips and social events to reduce isolation and strengthen peer networks. Improved membership sign up process and communications (simplified digital and paper options). Strengthened partnership working and referral pathways with local health and voluntary sector partners.

Directors' remuneration

No remuneration was received

Transfer of assets

A donation was made to St Johns Hospice in the year for £250.

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

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Mr Allan Dawson
Status: Director