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# NORTH WARWICKSHIRE VILLAGE NEWS CIC

## Company limited by guarantee

## Company Registration Number:
15965458 (England and Wales)

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

## Period of accounts

## Start date: 18 September 2024

## End date: 31 December 2025

# NORTH WARWICKSHIRE VILLAGE NEWS CIC

## Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2025

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

# NORTH WARWICKSHIRE VILLAGE NEWS CIC

Directors' report period ended 31 December 2025

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

Principal activities of the company

The company’s activities provide benefit to residents, businesses, schools and organisations within the rural communities of North Warwickshire. We aim to achieve this by gathering, producing and delivering a regular, free community newsletter publication in both physical and digital formats.

Directors

The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
18 September 2024 to 31 December 2025

Nikola Mckiernan
Christopher Cowan
Janet Down

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
27 May 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Nikola Mckiernan
Status: Director

# NORTH WARWICKSHIRE VILLAGE NEWS CIC

## Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 31 December 2025

| 15 months to 31 December 2025
--- | ---
| £
Turnover: | 4,967 |
Cost of sales: | ( 6,350 ) |
Gross profit(or loss): | (1,383)
Distribution costs: | ( 520 ) |
Administrative expenses: | ( 848 ) |
Other operating income: | 3,808 |
Operating profit(or loss): | 1,057
Interest receivable and similar income: | 0 |
Interest payable and similar charges: | 0 |
Profit(or loss) before tax: | 1,057
Tax: | ( 201 ) |
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: | 856

# NORTH WARWICKSHIRE VILLAGE NEWS CIC

## Balance sheet

As at 31 December 2025

| Notes | 15 months to 31 December 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: |  | 1,307 |
Investments: |  | 0 |
Total current assets: |  | 1,307
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: | 3 | ( 201 ) |
Net current assets (liabilities): |  | 1,106
Total assets less current liabilities: |  | 1,106
Accruals and deferred income: |  | ( 30 ) |
Total net assets (liabilities): |  | 1,076
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: |  | 1,076 |
Total members' funds: |  | 1,076

The notes form part of these financial statements

# NORTH WARWICKSHIRE VILLAGE NEWS CIC

## Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 December 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 27 May 2026
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Nikola Mckiernan
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

# NORTH WARWICKSHIRE VILLAGE NEWS CIC

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 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

# NORTH WARWICKSHIRE VILLAGE NEWS CIC

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2025

- ## 2. Employees

  | 15 months to 31 December 2025
  --- | ---
  Average number of employees during the period | 0 |

  The company had no employees during the first year of operations. The company is managed by three directors, all of whom served on a voluntary basis and received no remuneration in respect of their services as directors. The activities of the company are also supported by approximately 35 volunteers, whose contribution is greatly valued. In accordance with FRS 102, no value is attributed in the financial statements to voluntary services provided.

# NORTH WARWICKSHIRE VILLAGE NEWS CIC

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2025

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

| 15 months to 31 December 2025
--- | ---
| £
Taxation and social security | 201 |
Total | 201

# COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

### NORTH WARWICKSHIRE VILLAGE NEWS CIC

### Company Number: 15965458 (England and Wales)

### Year Ending: 31 December 2025

Company activities and impact

North Warwickshire Village News CIC produces a free community newsletter to households and community hubs across rural North Warwickshire. The publication, known locally as “Village News”, shares local news, events and stories, helping residents, schools, businesses and community groups stay connected, informed and supported. The first edition of the newsletter was produced in Winter 2023 as a grassroots initiative. Following the successful delivery of three editions, the organisation was registered as a Community Interest Company on 18 September 2024. During the company’s first reporting period, from September 2024 to December 2025, the company’s activities have benefited the community in the following ways: - Distributed five issues of the Village News to households and community hubs, with 3,000 copies produced per issue - Reached an average of 200 online readers per issue by making a digital version of the newsletter available through our social media channel - Increased publication frequency from three editions per year to four editions per year - Provided volunteering opportunities for more than 35 local residents to get involved in writing, proof-reading, creative design and distribution - Contributed to the economic vitality of rural communities by enabling over 40 local businesses and community organisations to advertise their services and activities - Established a regular and reliable communication service, enabling two Parish Councils to regularly inform their parishioners about local matters - Enabled the local Member of Parliament to engage with constituents through a regular newsletter page providing updates and details of how residents can raise issues or seek support - Worked with three local schools to involve 15 pupils in a “Caring for Your Environment” poster campaign and 10 primary school pupils in designing the Christmas 2024 edition front cover

Consultation with stakeholders

The company’s stakeholders include residents, schools, local businesses and community organisations within the Ansley and Arley parishes, together with the Parish Councils and community hubs. The directors of the company have lived in the area for a number of years and are actively involved in a range of local groups operating in the area, including the History Society and Gardening Group. This provides regular opportunities to understand local priorities and gather feedback. The Directors regularly attend the Parish Council meetings to remain informed about community matters and meet on a one-to-one basis with the Parish Council Chairs to plan content for every edition of the Village News. We have established a “What’s On Diary” as a regular double page spread in the newsletter. This has provided a valuable resource for residents to find out about the diverse range of activities, sports and interest groups operating in the local community. We consult with representatives from each community hub, including the church halls, at least four times a year to keep this section up to date. The company also consults regularly with volunteers, providing a forward plan of the publishing schedule to ensure we have sufficient support for each edition. Following volunteer feedback, we made adjustments to the delivery timelines during Winter 2024 and Summer 2025 editions to reflect availability of our distributors. In Winter 2025 we issued delivery equipment, including hi-vis and trolley bags, to every distributor in response to feedback. The company also engaged with Warwickshire Police, North Warks Safer Neighbourhood Team, who provided personal alarms for our distribution volunteers, in response to concerns raised about personal safety in the area. There are four schools within the boundaries of our Parishes Each school is consulted during the planning of every edition. Following feedback, a dedicated double-page “Schools Bulletins” section was introduced from Issue 4 (Winter 2024), providing schools a regular opportunity to connect with the wider community. In addition, residents can provide feedback via an online form, dedicated email address and a Village News Facebook page. There have been no significant actions arising from any of these feedback channels during this reporting period.

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
27 May 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Nikola Mckiernan
Status: Director