THE FOUNTAIN CAFE CIC

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
12830630 (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

THE FOUNTAIN CAFE CIC

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 August 2025

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

THE FOUNTAIN CAFE CIC

Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 31 August 2025

2025 2024


£

£
Turnover: 102,836 42,706
Cost of sales: ( 34,518 ) ( 16,435 )
Gross profit(or loss): 68,318 26,271
Administrative expenses: ( 58,662 ) ( 31,716 )
Other operating income: 392 6,417
Operating profit(or loss): 10,048 972
Profit(or loss) before tax: 10,048 972
Tax: ( 1,194 ) ( 156 )
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: 8,854 816

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Balance sheet

As at 31 August 2025

Notes 2025 2024


£

£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets: 3 4,492 1,680
Total fixed assets: 4,492 1,680
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand: 21,469 10,709
Total current assets: 21,469 10,709
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 4 ( 14,348 ) ( 10,574 )
Net current assets (liabilities): 7,121 135
Total assets less current liabilities: 11,613 1,815
Accruals and deferred income: ( 1,260 ) ( 316 )
Total net assets (liabilities): 10,353 1,499
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 10,353 1,499
Total members' funds: 10,353 1,499

The notes form part of these financial statements

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

Name: Matthew Nicholson
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

THE FOUNTAIN CAFE 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

THE FOUNTAIN CAFE CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 August 2025

  • 2. Employees

    2025 2024
    Average number of employees during the period 3 3

THE FOUNTAIN CAFE 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 1,031 4,000 5,031
Additions 4,692 4,692
Disposals ( 4,000 ) ( 4,000 )
Revaluations
Transfers
At 31 August 2025 5,723 0 5,723
Depreciation
At 1 September 2024 151 3,200 3,351
Charge for year 1,080 1,080
On disposals ( 3,200 ) ( 3,200 )
Other adjustments
At 31 August 2025 1,231 0 1,231
Net book value
At 31 August 2025 4,492 0 4,492
At 31 August 2024 880 800 1,680

THE FOUNTAIN CAFE CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 August 2025

4. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

2025 2024
£ £
Other creditors 14,348 10,574
Total 14,348 10,574

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

THE FOUNTAIN CAFE CIC

Company Number: 12830630 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 31 August 2025

Company activities and impact

The Company is now trading from the permanent purpose-built cafe building in Shorts Road Park and continues to provide a friendly and welcoming place for the Community to gather to enjoy good quality food and drink at affordable prices. The Company has benefited the community by: Providing volunteering opportunities for over 45 adults Providing employment for three people living in the Community, two of whom are adults with additional learning needs. Hosting several events with the Parish Council – D-Day, VE Day, Volunteer Celebration Providing a space for a Community Pantry, run by the Parish Council Providing a collection point for the Eastleigh Basics Bank. Providing work experience opportunities and support socialisation for pupils of a local secondary school. Providing voluntary work experience for young adults not in work and supporting those seeking work by providing references.

Consultation with stakeholders

The Company’s stakeholders are primarily the residents and community visitors in the villages of Fair Oak and Horton Heath. Other stakeholders include organisations such as the Parish Council, St Thomas Church and the Fair Oak Community library. The Fountain Cafe run a Facebook page which provides general information, such as opening times, to the public. This platform also provides an opportunity for stakeholders to comment, make suggestions and share feedback about their experiences. The cafe team also welcome face to face feedback during opening hours. Each comment, however received, is fully considered by the management team.

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
28 May 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Matthew Nicholson
Status: Director