CHAPTER MEADOWS NATURE RESERVE CIC

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
16034643 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 October 2025

Period of accounts

Start date: 22 October 2024

End date: 31 October 2025

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Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 October 2025

Balance sheet
Additional notes
Balance sheet notes
Community Interest Report

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Balance sheet

As at 31 October 2025

Notes 2025


£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets: 3 3,588
Total fixed assets: 3,588
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand: 326
Total current assets: 326
Net current assets (liabilities): 326
Total assets less current liabilities: 3,914
Total net assets (liabilities): 3,914
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 3,914
Total members' funds: 3,914

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 October 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.

The directors have chosen not to file a copy of the company's profit and loss account.

This report was approved by the board of directors on 17 June 2026
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Tom Greenway
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

CHAPTER MEADOWS NATURE RESERVE CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 October 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

CHAPTER MEADOWS NATURE RESERVE CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 October 2025

  • 2. Employees

    2025
    Average number of employees during the period 0

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 October 2025

3. Tangible assets

Land & buildings Plant & machinery Fixtures & fittings Office equipment Motor vehicles Total
Cost £ £ £ £ £ £
Additions 4,783 4,783
Disposals
Revaluations
Transfers
At 31 October 2025 4,783 4,783
Depreciation
Charge for year 1,195 1,195
On disposals
Other adjustments
At 31 October 2025 1,195 1,195
Net book value
At 31 October 2025 3,588 3,588

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

CHAPTER MEADOWS NATURE RESERVE CIC

Company Number: 16034643 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 31 October 2025

Company activities and impact

Chapter Meadows Nature Reserve CIC exists to protect, enhance and manage Chapter Meadows Nature Reserve for the benefit of wildlife, local residents and the wider community. During the reporting period, the company carried out a range of conservation, education and community engagement activities designed to improve biodiversity whilst increasing opportunities for people to connect with nature. Key activities included: Habitat management and enhancement across the nature reserve. The planting of trees and hedgerows to improve habitat diversity. Conservation grazing using native livestock to support meadow restoration and biodiversity. Volunteering events involving members of the local community, schools and the university. Wildlife surveys and species monitoring to better understand and protect the site's biodiversity. Community engagement events, including a BioBlitz event delivered in partnership with Worcestershire Wildlife Trust, encouraging local people and families to learn about and record wildlife. Site maintenance, including new fencing and repairs for visitor safety Installation of information boards to improve visitors' understanding of the meadows. Production of a website, newsletters, social media content and other communications to keep the community informed about the reserve and opportunities to get involved. The company's activities have benefited the community by improving access to nature, supporting environmental education, encouraging volunteering and helping to protect and enhance an important local wildlife site.

Consultation with stakeholders

The company has engaged with a range of stakeholders including local residents, volunteers, Worcestershire Wildlife Trust, The Wetlands Charity, The Woodland Trust, The Riverside Stakeholders Committee, Worcester City Council and neighbouring landowners. Feedback has been gathered through public events, volunteer sessions, direct conversations, email communications and responses to the Chapter Meadows newsletter. This feedback has informed priorities for habitat management, community engagement activities and future development of the reserve. The company intends to continue consulting stakeholders regularly to ensure the reserve is managed in a way that benefits both wildlife and the local community.

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
17 June 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Tom Greenway
Status: Director