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# PEOPLE POWER SCIENCE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

## Company limited by guarantee

## Company Registration Number:
11257132 (England and Wales)

## Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 March 2026

## Period of accounts

## Start date: 1 April 2025

## End date: 31 March 2026

# PEOPLE POWER SCIENCE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

## Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2026

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

# PEOPLE POWER SCIENCE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Directors' report period ended 31 March 2026

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 31 March 2026

Directors

The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026

Dr Benjamin Holt
Laura Coles
Alisdair Naulls
Christophe Patterson
Catriona Duncan

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 July 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Dr Benjamin Holt
Status: Director

# PEOPLE POWER SCIENCE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

## Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 31 March 2026

| 2026 | 2025
--- | --- | ---
| £ | £
Turnover: | 25,880 | 30,293
Cost of sales: | ( 67,479 ) | ( 52,115 )
Gross profit(or loss): | (41,599) | (21,822)
Administrative expenses: | ( 134,788 ) | ( 104,016 )
Other operating income: | 189,789 | 121,896
Operating profit(or loss): | 13,402 | (3,942)
Interest receivable and similar income: | 3,341 |
Profit(or loss) before tax: | 16,743 | (3,942)
Tax: | ( 2,593 ) |
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: | 14,150 | (3,942)

# PEOPLE POWER SCIENCE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

## Balance sheet

As at 31 March 2026

| Notes | 2026 | 2025
--- | --- | --- | ---
|  | £ | £
Fixed assets
Tangible assets: | 3 | 544 | 822
Total fixed assets: |  | 544 | 822
Current assets
Debtors: | 4 | 14,675 | 1,074
Cash at bank and in hand: |  | 200,006 | 175,274
Total current assets: |  | 214,681 | 176,348
Net current assets (liabilities): |  | 214,681 | 176,348
Total assets less current liabilities: |  | 215,225 | 177,170
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year: | 5 | ( 11,910 ) | ( 15,318 )
Accruals and deferred income: |  | ( 186,983 ) | ( 159,670 )
Total net assets (liabilities): |  | 16,332 | 2,182
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: |  | 16,332 | 2,182
Total members' funds: |  | 16,332 | 2,182

The notes form part of these financial statements

# PEOPLE POWER SCIENCE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

## Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 March 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 July 2026
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Dr Benjamin Holt
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

# PEOPLE POWER SCIENCE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 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

  Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy

  Tangible assets are included at cost less depreciation and impairment. Depreciation has been provided at the following rates in order to write off the assets over their estimated useful lives: Plant & machinery 25% straight line Computer equipment 25% straight line

# PEOPLE POWER SCIENCE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2026

- ## 2. Employees

  | 2026 | 2025
  --- | --- | ---
  Average number of employees during the period | 11 | 17

# PEOPLE POWER SCIENCE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2026

## 3. Tangible assets

| Land & buildings | Plant & machinery | Fixtures & fittings | Office equipment | Motor vehicles | Total
--- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Cost | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £
At 1 April 2025 |  | 5,972 |  |  |  | 5,972
Additions |  |  |  |  |  |
Disposals |  |  |  |  |  |
Revaluations |  |  |  |  |  |
Transfers |  |  |  |  |  |
At 31 March 2026 |  | 5,972 |  |  |  | 5,972
Depreciation |  |  |  |  |  |
At 1 April 2025 |  | 5,150 |  |  |  | 5,150
Charge for year |  | 278 |  |  |  | 278
On disposals |  |  |  |  |  |
Other adjustments |  |  |  |  |  |
At 31 March 2026 |  | 5,428 |  |  |  | 5,428
Net book value |  |  |  |  |  |
At 31 March 2026 |  | 544 |  |  |  | 544
At 31 March 2025 |  | 822 |  |  |  | 822

# PEOPLE POWER SCIENCE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2026

## 4. Debtors

| 2026 | 2025
--- | --- | ---
| £ | £
Trade debtors | 14,675 | 1,074
Total | 14,675 | 1,074

# PEOPLE POWER SCIENCE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2026

## 5. Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year note

| 2026 | 2025
--- | --- | ---
| £ | £
Other creditors | 11,910 | 15,318
Total | 11,910 | 15,318

# COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

### PEOPLE POWER SCIENCE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

### Company Number: 11257132 (England and Wales)

### Year Ending: 31 March 2026

Company activities and impact

During the year ending 31 March 2026, People Power Science CIC continued to grow The Rock Pool Project as one of the UK's leading marine citizen science organisations. Through free community events, education programmes and digital innovation, the organisation enabled thousands of people to engage with marine wildlife while contributing high-quality biodiversity data to support research and conservation. 1. Expansion of the Big Rock Pool Challenge The Big Rock Pool Challenge became the organisation's flagship programme during the reporting year. By 31 March 2026, the programme had expanded to nine volunteer-led hubs operating across England, Scotland and Wales, supported by a growing network of trained volunteer leaders. During the reporting period the organisation delivered approximately 85 free community BioBlitz Battle events, engaging around 2,019 participants. These events provided accessible opportunities for people of all ages and experience levels to discover local marine wildlife, develop identification skills and contribute to nationally important biodiversity recording. Seven new regional hubs were established during the year, significantly increasing the geographical reach of the programme and strengthening local community leadership. 2. National BioBlitz and citizen science A major achievement during the reporting period was the successful delivery of the Big Rock Pool Challenge National BioBlitz 2025. This nationwide citizen science campaign brought together communities across the UK to explore rocky shores and record marine biodiversity using iNaturalist. The event engaged 80 observers, who submitted 2,374 wildlife records representing 380 marine species. The resulting dataset provides an important snapshot of UK intertidal biodiversity, supporting long-term monitoring, improving understanding of species distributions and contributing valuable evidence for marine conservation. The programme also demonstrated how citizen science can successfully combine public engagement with robust scientific outcomes. 3. Education, public engagement and inclusion Education and public engagement remained central to the organisation's mission. During the reporting period, The Rock Pool Project delivered approximately 15 school sessions alongside around 10 wider public engagement events, helping people of all ages develop a greater understanding of marine biodiversity and environmental stewardship. The organisation also delivered its annual Community BioBlitz Festival, bringing together volunteers, families, partners and local communities to celebrate marine wildlife through hands-on activities, citizen science and environmental education. Throughout its work, the organisation continued to prioritise inclusive participation, ensuring that activities remained welcoming and accessible to people with a wide range of backgrounds, abilities and previous experience. 4. Digital innovation and improving access to biodiversity data During the reporting year the organisation continued to invest in digital infrastructure to improve participant experience and maximise the value of community-generated biodiversity data. This included further development of its own RShiny-based digital tools for recording, visualising and reporting biodiversity observations, making it easier for volunteers, participants and partners to explore data generated through The Rock Pool Project's activities. These developments strengthened the organisation's ability to communicate scientific findings, evaluate project impact and share biodiversity information with communities and stakeholders. 5. Partnerships and organisational development The organisation continued to strengthen collaborative partnerships with organisations including the Marine Biological Association, Natural England, ScottishPower Foundation, Plymouth Sound National Marine Park and Falmouth University, whose support through Launchpad has contributed to the organisation's continued development. Internally, the organisation strengthened its operational capacity through changes to the staff team, including the appointment of a Head of Operations, while recruiting additional posts to support future growth. These developments have helped establish stronger organisational foundations to support the continued expansion of The Rock Pool Project and its growing national volunteer network.

Consultation with stakeholders

PART 2 – CONSULTATION WITH STAKEHOLDERS – A “stakeholder” is any person or organisation affected by the company’s activities. Please indicate who the company’s stakeholders are; how the stakeholders have been consulted and what action has the company taken in response to feedback from its consultations. If there has been no consultation you must state ‘There has been no stakeholder consultation held’. Consultation with stakeholders continues to be fundamental to the way People Power Science CIC designs, delivers and develops The Rock Pool Project. During the year ending 31 March 2026, consultation took place through structured co-development workshops, volunteer training, participant feedback, external evaluation and ongoing engagement with delivery partners. Volunteer co-development The expansion of the Big Rock Pool Challenge continued to be shaped through regular co-development workshops involving volunteer hub leaders, staff and participants. These workshops enabled stakeholders to contribute directly to the development of volunteer roles, event delivery, health and safety procedures, participant experience, training resources and future programme priorities. Feedback from these sessions resulted in continual improvements to monthly BioBlitz Battle events, volunteer guidance, communication processes and support for new hubs, ensuring that the programme remained community-led while maintaining high standards of delivery. Volunteer development and training The organisation continued to invest in volunteer development through dedicated lead volunteer training and ongoing support sessions. These provided opportunities for volunteers to share experiences, identify challenges, exchange good practice and influence future training priorities. This collaborative approach has strengthened confidence, consistency and local leadership across the national hub network. Participant feedback and evaluation Participant feedback was collected throughout the reporting period following events and activities. This evidence was used alongside external evaluation to understand participant experiences, measure learning outcomes and identify opportunities to improve accessibility, inclusivity and overall programme quality. Feedback consistently informed practical improvements to event delivery, communications and volunteer support, ensuring that organisational learning translated into tangible changes for participants and volunteers alike. Partnership working The organisation maintained regular consultation with key delivery partners and funders throughout the year. This collaborative approach supported continuous improvement of citizen science methodologies, biodiversity data management, project evaluation and strategic development, helping ensure that activities continued to deliver meaningful environmental and community benefit.

Directors' remuneration

The total amount paid or receivable by directors in respect of qualifying services was £65,714. There were no other transactions or arrangements in connection with the remuneration of directors, or compensation for director’s loss of office, which require to be disclosed.

Transfer of assets

No transfer of assets other than for full consideration

This report was approved by the board of directors on
22 July 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Ben Holt
Status: Director