THE GOOD SMALL BUSINESS FOUNDATION CIC

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
15102326 (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 GOOD SMALL BUSINESS FOUNDATION CIC

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 August 2025

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

THE GOOD SMALL BUSINESS FOUNDATION 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

The principal activity of the Company during the year was the promotion of sustainable, responsible and purpose-led business practices through the development and delivery of programmes and initiatives including the development and delivery of “Start-up Liverpool! Pro-Social Community Enterprise Support” project, and the Good Small Business Awards.

Political and charitable donations

The Company made no political donations and no charitable donations during the financial year ended 31 August 2025.

Company policy on disabled employees

The Company is committed to equality of opportunity and seeks to ensure that no person receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of disability. During the financial year the Company had no employees.



Directors

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

Garth Dallas
Jacqueline Claire Dallas
Francisco Carrasco


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
25 May 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Garth Dallas
Status: Director

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Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 31 August 2025

2025 2024


£

£
Turnover: 20,000 0
Cost of sales: 0 0
Gross profit(or loss): 20,000 0
Distribution costs: 0 0
Administrative expenses: ( 9,741 ) 0
Other operating income: 0 0
Operating profit(or loss): 10,259 0
Interest receivable and similar income: 0 0
Interest payable and similar charges: 0 0
Profit(or loss) before tax: 10,259 0
Tax: 0 0
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: 10,259 0

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Balance sheet

As at 31 August 2025

Notes 2025 2024


£

£
Fixed assets
Intangible assets:   0 0
Tangible assets:   0 0
Investments:   0 0
Total fixed assets: 0 0
Current assets
Stocks:   0 0
Debtors:   0 0
Cash at bank and in hand: 8,259 0
Investments:   0 0
Total current assets: 8,259 0
Prepayments and accrued income: 0 0
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year:   0 0
Net current assets (liabilities): 8,259 0
Total assets less current liabilities: 8,259 0
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year:   0 0
Provision for liabilities: 0 0
Accruals and deferred income: 0 0
Total net assets (liabilities): 8,259 0
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 8,259 0
Total members' funds: 8,259 0

The notes form part of these financial statements

THE GOOD SMALL BUSINESS FOUNDATION 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.

This report was approved by the board of directors on 25 May 2026
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Garth Dallas
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

THE GOOD SMALL BUSINESS FOUNDATION 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 GOOD SMALL BUSINESS FOUNDATION 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

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

THE GOOD SMALL BUSINESS FOUNDATION CIC

Company Number: 15102326 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 31 August 2025

Company activities and impact

During the year the Company commenced operational activities in furtherance of its community interest objectives. Activities included development and delivery of the National Lottery Awards For all Funded project "Start-up Liverpool! Pro-Social Community Enterprise Support", the Good Small Business Awards, website development, project management, stakeholder engagement, partnership development and promotion of responsible and sustainable business practices among SMEs.

Consultation with stakeholders

In developing our projects, the Company consulted, both formally and informally, with residents of various deprived communities and support organisations in the Liverpool City Region, to understand their needs, preferences, and challenges in community enterprise empowerment and identify gaps in existing support. This ensures that their voices are heard and considered in the project’s planning process. The Company also consulted with local community organisations that already have strong ties to the residents. These partnerships helped the Company reach a broader audience and ensure that its projects aligns with community priorities. Overall, the Company engaged with community residents, business owners, partners, sponsors, advisers and community organisations. Feedback informed the development of programmes and activities.

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
25 May 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Garth Dallas
Status: Director