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# SPIDER PROJECT WIRRAL CIC

## Company limited by guarantee

## Company Registration Number:
08900524 (England and Wales)

## Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 28 February 2026

## Period of accounts

## Start date: 1 March 2025

## End date: 28 February 2026

# SPIDER PROJECT WIRRAL CIC

## Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 28 February 2026

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

# SPIDER PROJECT WIRRAL CIC

Directors' report period ended 28 February 2026

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 28 February 2026

Principal activities of the company

The principal activity of the company continued to be that of creative arts and wellbeing recovery community project.

Directors

The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
1 March 2025 to 28 February 2026

M Doyle
S Honor
M Bowen

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
10 June 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: M Bowen
Status: Director

# SPIDER PROJECT WIRRAL CIC

## Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 28 February 2026

| 2026 | 2025
--- | --- | ---
| £ | £
Turnover: | 1,210,373 | 1,174,010
Cost of sales: | ( 43,959 ) | ( 47,756 )
Gross profit(or loss): | 1,166,414 | 1,126,254
Administrative expenses: | ( 1,141,158 ) | ( 1,119,396 )
Operating profit(or loss): | 25,256 | 6,858
Profit(or loss) before tax: | 25,256 | 6,858
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: | 25,256 | 6,858

# SPIDER PROJECT WIRRAL CIC

## Balance sheet

As at 28 February 2026

| Notes | 2026 | 2025
--- | --- | --- | ---
|  | £ | £
Fixed assets
Tangible assets: | 3 | 35,032 | 36,507
Total fixed assets: |  | 35,032 | 36,507
Current assets
Debtors: | 4 | 46,193 | 15,320
Cash at bank and in hand: |  | 333,938 | 260,109
Total current assets: |  | 380,131 | 275,429
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: | 5 | ( 220,049 ) | ( 142,078 )
Net current assets (liabilities): |  | 160,082 | 133,351
Total assets less current liabilities: |  | 195,114 | 169,858
Total net assets (liabilities): |  | 195,114 | 169,858
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: |  | 195,114 | 169,858
Total members' funds: |  | 195,114 | 169,858

The notes form part of these financial statements

# SPIDER PROJECT WIRRAL CIC

## Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 28 February 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.

This report was approved by the board of directors on 10 June 2026
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: M Bowen
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

# SPIDER PROJECT WIRRAL CIC

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 28 February 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 recognised at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for goods and services provided in the normal course of business, and is shown net of VAT and other sales related taxes. The fair value of consideration takes into account trade discounts, settlement discounts and volume rebates. When cash inflows are deferred and represent a financing arrangement, the fair value of the consideration is the present value of the future receipts. The difference between the fair value of the consideration and the nominal amount received is recognised as interest income.

  Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy

  Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses. Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases: Fixtures and fittings 25% Straight line Office and IT equipment 25% Straight line Motor vehicles 25% Reducing balance The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is credited or charged to profit or loss.

  Other accounting policies

  Impairment of fixed assets At each reporting period end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted. If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease. Recognised impairment losses are reversed if, and only if, the reasons for the impairment loss have ceased to apply. Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (or cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase. Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities. Financial instruments The company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments. Financial instruments are recognised in the company's balance sheet when the company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. Basic financial assets Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised. Classification of financial liabilities Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities. Basic financial liabilities Basic financial liabilities, including creditors, bank loans, loans from fellow group companies and preference shares that are classified as debt, are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised. Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method. Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Equity instruments Equity instruments issued by the company are recorded at the proceeds received, net of transaction costs. Dividends payable on equity instruments are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer at the discretion of the company. Employee benefits The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense, unless those costs are required to be recognised as part of the cost of stock or fixed assets. The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received. Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the company is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits. Retirement benefits Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due. Leases - as lessee Rentals payable under operating leases, including any lease incentives received, are charged to profit or loss on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease except where another more systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the leases asset are consumed. Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty In the application of the company’s accounting policies, the directors are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

# SPIDER PROJECT WIRRAL CIC

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 28 February 2026

- ## 2. Employees

  | 2026 | 2025
  --- | --- | ---
  Average number of employees during the period | 38 | 36

# SPIDER PROJECT WIRRAL CIC

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 28 February 2026

## 3. Tangible assets

| Land & buildings | Plant & machinery | Fixtures & fittings | Office equipment | Motor vehicles | Total
--- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Cost | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £
At 1 March 2025 |  |  | 50,755 | 40,373 | 39,850 | 130,978
Additions |  |  | 500 | 11,873 |  | 12,373
Disposals |  |  |  | ( 1,360 ) |  | ( 1,360 )
Revaluations |  |  |  |  |  |
Transfers |  |  |  |  |  |
At 28 February 2026 |  |  | 51,255 | 50,886 | 39,850 | 141,991
Depreciation |  |  |  |  |  |
At 1 March 2025 |  |  | 49,755 | 34,753 | 9,963 | 94,471
Charge for year |  |  | 125 | 5,231 | 7,472 | 12,828
On disposals |  |  |  | ( 340 ) |  | ( 340 )
Other adjustments |  |  |  |  |  |
At 28 February 2026 |  |  | 49,880 | 39,644 | 17,435 | 106,959
Net book value |  |  |  |  |  |
At 28 February 2026 |  |  | 1,375 | 11,242 | 22,415 | 35,032
At 28 February 2025 |  |  | 1,000 | 5,620 | 29,887 | 36,507

# SPIDER PROJECT WIRRAL CIC

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 28 February 2026

## 4. Debtors

| 2026 | 2025
--- | --- | ---
| £ | £
Trade debtors | 32,116 | 2,772
Other debtors | 14,077 | 12,548
Total | 46,193 | 15,320

# SPIDER PROJECT WIRRAL CIC

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 28 February 2026

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

| 2026 | 2025
--- | --- | ---
| £ | £
Trade creditors | 3,288 | 492
Taxation and social security | 96,953 | 79,579
Other creditors | 119,808 | 62,007
Total | 220,049 | 142,078

# COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

### SPIDER PROJECT WIRRAL CIC

### Company Number: 08900524 (England and Wales)

### Year Ending: 28 February 2026

Company activities and impact

This year Spider Project CIC continues to support large numbers of the community with quality interventions with its Creative Recovery approach. This year we have supported over 3000 people and worked on building strength and resilience into the individuals that we work with in a bid that they lead their best lives. Our daily focus revolves around de-escalating and stabilising people in crisis, supporting those suffering with mental health issues as well as people recovering from addiction to substances including alcohol. We help anyone 18+ from across Wirral and the Cheshire West areas. Our Crisis Services/Cafes, Companeros in Wirral and Cafe 71 in Chester continue to operate 365 days a year from 10am-10pm Each of our Crisis Cafes received between 120-180 monthly referrals this year and both engage a rolling membership of around 400-500 people. These services operate an open-door policy, no referral needed and individuals with any form of emotional or psychological crisis can access and engage. People suffering with a whole host of issues including but not exclusive to bereavement, redundancy, long term health problems, suicidal ideation, anxiety and depression and relationship issues are all supported within our organisation. Our initial Spider Project service still operates from Hamilton street in Birkenhead and continues to support people with addiction issues and/or mental health issues. We have a rolling membership of around 250 people in Spider Project, Hamilton street with new referrals of 25-30 every month. Our Creative Recovery programme has once again run constantly throughout the year across all 3 of our sites. The programme offers creative, holistic, physical and educational activities as well as employment courses, workshops and outward-bound trips. All our members have the opportunity to benefit from a wide range of activities on our timetable that offers over 50 activities every week. We support people with a wide range of issues, including housing, welfare, unemployment as well as providing comprehensive mental health and addiction recovery support. Over the last year, we have continued to respond to hardship issues by distributing hampers with food and household essentials as well as hosting regular community meals. The SILK project that we started in 2023 in a bid to engage and support the family and carers’ of people living with addictions has grown and flourished in the past year. This past year SILK has helped over 150 families to navigate their way through the complexities of living with, or supporting someone with an addiction. SILK offers 1-2-1 in person sessions, face-to-face group work sessions, creative recovery courses and telephone and text service support. Spider Project refers and signposts to a wide network of services, including other mental health and addiction support services, clinical services, employment support, housing and foodbanks.

Consultation with stakeholders

These services operate an open-door policy, no referral needed and individuals with any form of emotional or psychological crisis can access and engage. People suffering with a whole host of issues including but not exclusive to bereavement, redundancy, long term health problems, suicidal ideation, anxiety and depression and relationship issues are all supported within our organisation. Our initial Spider Project service still operates from Hamilton street in Birkenhead and continues to support people with addiction issues and/or mental health issues. We have a rolling membership of around 250 people in Spider Project, Hamilton street with new referrals of 25-30 every month. Our Creative Recovery programme has once again run constantly throughout the year across all 3 of our sites. The programme offers creative, holistic, physical and educational activities as well as employment courses, workshops and outward-bound trips. All our members have the opportunity to benefit from a wide range of activities on our timetable that offers over 50 activities every week. We support people with a wide range of issues, including housing, welfare, unemployment as well as providing comprehensive mental health and addiction recovery support. Over the last year, we have continued to respond to hardship issues by distributing hampers with food and household essentials as well as hosting regular community meals. The SILK project that we started in 2023 in a bid to engage and support the family and carers’ of people living with addictions has grown and flourished in the past year. This past year SILK has helped over 150 families to navigate their way through the complexities of living with, or supporting someone with an addiction. SILK offers 1-2-1 in person sessions, face-to-face group work sessions, creative recovery courses and telephone and text service support. Spider Project refers and signposts to a wide network of services, including other mental health and addiction support services, clinical services, employment support, housing and foodbanks.

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
10 June 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: M Bowen
Status: Director