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# AFRICAN ECCLESIA NETWORK CIC

## Company limited by guarantee

## Company Registration Number:
SC823852 (Scotland)

## Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 30 September 2025

## Period of accounts

## Start date: 25 September 2024

## End date: 30 September 2025

# AFRICAN ECCLESIA NETWORK CIC

## Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 September 2025

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

# AFRICAN ECCLESIA NETWORK CIC

Directors' report period ended 30 September 2025

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 30 September 2025

Principal activities of the company

The principal activity of the company during the year under review was facilitating empowering storytelling that serves African diaspora and the UK cultural community through documentary film making . The main function of the company continued to be that of providing opportunities for empowering storytelling that serves African diaspora and the UK cultural community, in general, through documentary film making, operating entirely for the benefit of the African cultural community and the wider UK cultural sector. Directors The directors who served the company during the year were as follows: Dr Ignatius Ezeani and Sunday Iloabueke Political and Charitable Donations The company did not make any political donations during the year. Small Companies Provision This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to small companies under Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006. Approved by the Board on 20 June 2026 and signed on its behalf by:Sunday Iloabueke, Director

Directors

The director shown below has held office during the whole of the period from
25 September 2024 to 30 September 2025

Sunday Iloabueke

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
20 June 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Sunday Iloabueke
Status: Director

# AFRICAN ECCLESIA NETWORK CIC

## Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 30 September 2025

| 2025
--- | ---
| £
Turnover: | 0 |
Cost of sales: | 0 |
Gross profit(or loss): | 0
Distribution costs: | 0 |
Administrative expenses: | ( 1,000 ) |
Operating profit(or loss): | (1,000)
Profit(or loss) before tax: | (1,000)
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: | (1,000)

# AFRICAN ECCLESIA NETWORK CIC

## Balance sheet

As at 30 September 2025

| Notes | 2025
--- | --- | ---
|  | £
Fixed assets
Intangible assets: |  | 0 |
Tangible assets: |  | 0 |
Investments: |  | 0 |
Total fixed assets: |  | 0
Current assets
Stocks: |  | 0 |
Debtors: | 3 | 1,000 |
Cash at bank and in hand: |  | 0 |
Investments: |  | 0 |
Total current assets: |  | 1,000
Net current assets (liabilities): |  | 1,000
Total assets less current liabilities: |  | 1,000
Provision for liabilities: |  | ( 1,000 ) |
Total net assets (liabilities): |  | 0
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: |  | 0 |
Total members' funds: |  | 0

The notes form part of these financial statements

# AFRICAN ECCLESIA NETWORK CIC

## Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 30 September 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 20 June 2026
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Sunday Iloabueke
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

# AFRICAN ECCLESIA NETWORK CIC

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 September 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

# AFRICAN ECCLESIA NETWORK CIC

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 September 2025

- ## 2. Employees

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

# AFRICAN ECCLESIA NETWORK CIC

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 September 2025

## 3. Debtors

| 2025
--- | ---
| £
Trade debtors | 1,000 |
Prepayments and accrued income | 0 |
Total | 1,000

# COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

### AFRICAN ECCLESIA NETWORK CIC

### Company Number: SC823852 (Scotland)

### Year Ending: 30 September 2025

Company activities and impact

The film project has delivered significant benefits by creating meaningful opportunities for active participation, skills development, and community engagement among members of the African diaspora across the United Kingdom. From its inception, the project was designed not only to produce a film but also to empower individuals by involving them directly in every stage of the filmmaking process. A key achievement of the project has been its ability to engage a diverse network of participants from different regions of the UK. Through a volunteer-led approach, the project encouraged individuals with varying levels of experience to contribute their time, creativity, and expertise. This collaborative model strengthened community connections, fostered a shared sense of purpose, and promoted greater representation of African diaspora voices within the creative industries. The project provided structured training and practical learning opportunities that equipped volunteers with valuable filmmaking skills. Participants received hands-on experience in scriptwriting, story development, concept creation, production planning, creative design, and post-production activities. By working alongside experienced practitioners and contributing to a live production, volunteers gained practical knowledge that extends beyond theoretical learning. These transferable skills enhance participants' confidence and improve their future employment and entrepreneurial prospects within the creative and digital sectors. Beyond technical training, the project nurtured creativity, teamwork, and leadership. Volunteers collaborated to develop ideas, solve production challenges, and deliver shared objectives under real production conditions. This experience strengthened communication, project management, and problem-solving skills while encouraging participants to take ownership of their roles and contribute to the overall success of the project. The initiative also promoted cultural representation and inclusion by providing a platform for African diaspora communities to tell authentic stories and share diverse perspectives. By encouraging participants to develop content rooted in their own experiences and cultural heritage, the project contributed to a richer and more inclusive creative landscape. This increased visibility helps challenge stereotypes, celebrate cultural identity, and foster greater understanding between communities. An additional benefit has been the development of sustainable community capacity. Volunteers have built networks with fellow participants, creative professionals, and community organisations, creating relationships that can lead to future collaborations and new creative opportunities. Many participants have expressed increased confidence in pursuing careers, further training, or independent creative projects as a result of their involvement. The project has also strengthened the organisation's ability to deliver future community-based creative initiatives. The knowledge gained, volunteer base established, and production experience acquired provide a strong foundation for developing additional film, media, and cultural projects that continue to engage and benefit the African diaspora and wider communities across the UK. Overall, the project has delivered lasting social, cultural, and educational benefits. It has empowered volunteers with practical skills, increased community participation in the arts, strengthened cultural representation, and created opportunities for personal and professional development. By combining creative expression with skills training and community collaboration, the project has demonstrated how filmmaking can be an effective tool for empowerment, inclusion, and long-term capacity building, leaving a positive legacy that extends well beyond the completion of the film itself.

Consultation with stakeholders

No consultation with stakeholders

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
20 June 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Sunday Iloabueke
Status: Director