for the Period Ended 31 March 2026
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| Community Interest Report |
Directors' report period ended
The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 31 March 2026
Principal activities of the company
Directors
The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
1 April 2025
to
31 March 2026
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
And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name:
Status: Director
for the Period Ended
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The notes form part of these financial statements
This report was approved by the board of directors on
and signed on behalf of the board by:
Name:
Status: Director
The notes form part of these financial statements
for the Period Ended 31 March 2026
Basis of measurement and preparation
Turnover policy
for the Period Ended 31 March 2026
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No consultation with stakeholders
No remuneration was received
No transfer of assets other than for full consideration
This report was approved by the board of directors on
13 May 2026
And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Niall Chartier
Status: Director