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# POLISH PROFESSIONALS FORUM IN EUROPE C.I.C.

## Company limited by guarantee

## Company Registration Number:
SC448236 (Scotland)

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

## Period of accounts

## Start date: 1 January 2025

## End date: 31 December 2025

# POLISH PROFESSIONALS FORUM IN EUROPE C.I.C.

## Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2025

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

# POLISH PROFESSIONALS FORUM IN EUROPE C.I.C.

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

In 2025, Polish Professionals Forum in Europe C.I.C. continued to deliver activities for the Polish community in Scotland, Polish professionals living across the United Kingdom, and the wider local community. Through our events and projects, we continued to fulfil our objectives of supporting the development of Polish professionals, promoting the positive contribution of the Polish community, and building bridges between Poles, Scots and other communities across the United Kingdom. During the reporting year, the company undertook the following activities: Attended meetings and initiatives relevant to the Polish community in Scotland and Polish – Scottish relations, including engagement with wider community networks, the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Edinburgh, and other Polish organisations in Scotland. Participated in the Polish Diaspora Leaders Academy and training programme in Warsaw, Poland. This provided an opportunity to engage with Polish diaspora organisations from around the world and to develop practical skills in areas including marketing, social media, artificial intelligence and organisational management. Participated in the Forum of Polish Organisations in Scotland and maintained contact with other Polish and community organisations. Organised and supported networking, community engagement and professional development activities for Polish professionals and friends of Poland. Supported and promoted cultural, educational and community initiatives connected with Polish heritage, identity and language, as well as the contribution of the Polish community to Scotland and the wider United Kingdom. Organised the Scottish edition of the “Portrait of Mother” art competition for children and young people from Polish Saturday Schools and the wider local community. The project was delivered in cooperation with partners including The Portrait Foundation and Polish schools, with support from the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Edinburgh. Organised a fundraising event combined with a professional development lecture for women, supported by Hobbs London. Continued to strengthen PPF’s role as a platform for Polish professionals, community leaders and friends of Poland, including through the promotion of civic engagement, cultural diplomacy and grassroots diplomacy. Promoted Polish professionals, Polish culture, Polish heritage and Polish – Scottish cooperation through online communication, social media activity, meetings and partnership work. The company’s activities benefited the community by creating opportunities for Polish professionals and community members to connect, exchange knowledge, participate in civic and cultural life, and contribute to the positive image of the Polish community in Scotland and across the wider United Kingdom. Cultural and educational projects, including children’s art initiatives, supported young people, families and Polish Saturday Schools, while also promoting the Polish language, heritage and identity. Through these activities, PPF continued to act as a bridge between Polish communities, Scottish institutions, local communities, professional networks and friends of Poland. Our main expenses included hiring venues for the events, promotional materials, website maintenance and redesign. Our funding was mainly raised through grants received in previous years. The organisation remains to be run by volunteers; therefore, we incur no people cost. This report was approved by the board of directors on 24 May 2026 and signed on behalf of the Board by: Anna Ruszel Director

Directors

The director shown below has held office during the whole of the period from
1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025

Anna Malgorzata Ruszel

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
24 May 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Anna Malgorzata Ruszel
Status: Director

# POLISH PROFESSIONALS FORUM IN EUROPE C.I.C.

## Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 31 December 2025

| 2025 | 2024
--- | --- | ---
| £ | £
Turnover: | 0 | 0
Cost of sales: | 0 | 0
Gross profit(or loss): | 0 | 0
Distribution costs: | 0 | 0
Administrative expenses: | ( 851 ) | ( 748 )
Other operating income: | 0 | 0
Operating profit(or loss): | (851) | (748)
Interest receivable and similar income: | 0 | 0
Interest payable and similar charges: | 0 | 0
Profit(or loss) before tax: | (851) | (748)
Tax: | 0 | 0
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: | (851) | (748)

# POLISH PROFESSIONALS FORUM IN EUROPE C.I.C.

## Balance sheet

As at 31 December 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: |  | 1,165 | 2,016
Investments: |  | 0 | 0
Total current assets: |  | 1,165 | 2,016
Prepayments and accrued income: |  | 0 | 0
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: |  | 0 | 0
Net current assets (liabilities): |  | 1,165 | 2,016
Total assets less current liabilities: |  | 1,165 | 2,016
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): |  | 1,165 | 2,016
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: |  | 1,165 | 2,016
Total members' funds: |  | 1,165 | 2,016

The notes form part of these financial statements

# POLISH PROFESSIONALS FORUM IN EUROPE C.I.C.

## 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 24 May 2026
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Anna Malgorzata Ruszel
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

# POLISH PROFESSIONALS FORUM IN EUROPE C.I.C.

## 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

  Other accounting policies

  Basis of preparation These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies’ regime and Section 1A of Financial Reporting Standard 102, “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland”.

# POLISH PROFESSIONALS FORUM IN EUROPE C.I.C.

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2025

- ## 2. Employees

  | 2025 | 2024
  --- | --- | ---
  Average number of employees during the period | 0 | 0

# COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

### POLISH PROFESSIONALS FORUM IN EUROPE C.I.C.

### Company Number: SC448236 (Scotland)

### Year Ending: 31 December 2025

Company activities and impact

In 2025, Polish Professionals Forum in Europe C.I.C. continued to deliver activities for the Polish community in Scotland, Polish professionals living across the United Kingdom, and the wider local community. Through our events and projects, we continued to fulfil our objectives of supporting the development of Polish professionals, promoting the positive contribution of the Polish community, and building bridges between Poles, Scots and other communities across the United Kingdom. During the reporting year, the company undertook the following activities: Attended meetings and initiatives relevant to the Polish community in Scotland and Polish – Scottish relations, including engagement with wider community networks, the Consulate General of the Repub-lic of Poland in Edinburgh, and other Polish organisations in Scotland. Participated in the Polish Diaspora Leaders Academy and training programme in Warsaw, Poland. This provided an opportunity to engage with Polish diaspora organisations from around the world and to develop practical skills in areas including marketing, social media, artificial intelligence and organisational management. Participated in the Forum of Polish Organisations in Scotland and maintained contact with other Polish and community organisations. Organised and supported networking, community engagement and professional development activities for Polish professionals and friends of Poland. Supported and promoted cultural, educational and community initiatives connected with Polish heritage, identity and language, as well as the contribution of the Polish community to Scotland and the wider United Kingdom. Organised the Scottish edition of the “Portrait of Mother” art competition for children and young people from Polish Saturday Schools and the wider local community. The project was delivered in cooperation with partners including The Portrait Foundation and Polish schools, with support from the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Edinburgh. Organised a fundraising event combined with a professional development lecture for women, supported by Hobbs London. Continued to strengthen PPF’s role as a platform for Polish professionals, community leaders and friends of Poland, including through the promotion of civic engagement, cultural diplomacy and grass-roots diplomacy. Promoted Polish professionals, Polish culture, Polish heritage and Polish–Scottish cooperation through online communication, social media activity, meetings and partnership work. The company’s activities benefited the community by creating opportunities for Polish professionals and community members to connect, exchange knowledge, participate in civic and cultural life, and contribute to the positive image of the Polish community in Scotland and across the wider United King-dom. Cultural and educational projects, including children’s art initiatives, supported young people, families and Polish Saturday Schools, while also promoting the Polish language, heritage and identity. Through these activities, PPF continued to act as a bridge between Polish communities, Scottish institutions, local communities, professional networks and friends of Poland.

Consultation with stakeholders

The organisation’s stakeholders are Polish professionals living in the United Kingdom, members of the Polish community in Scotland, Polish community organisations, Polish Saturday Schools, friends of Poland, partner organisations, event participants and members of the wider local community who take part in or benefit from our activities. Our events and initiatives are open to the public, and we welcome participation from anyone interested in Polish – Scottish cooperation, professional networking, community development, cultural diplomacy and the positive contribution of the Polish community. The organisation consults stakeholders through direct conversations, email communication, event registration, feedback after events, committee discussions, cooperation with partner organisations and informal consultation with community leaders and participants. We also listen to feedback received through our social media channels and from members of the wider Polish community. Feedback from stakeholders helps us understand community needs, identify relevant topics for future events, improve communication, develop new projects, and ensure that PPF continues to deliver activities that are useful, inclusive and relevant to the Polish community and wider public.

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
24 May 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Anna Ruszel
Status: Director