EQUINE LEARNING CIC

Company Registration Number:
05444907 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 July 2025

Period of accounts

Start date: 1 August 2024

End date: 31 July 2025

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Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 July 2025

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

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Directors' report period ended 31 July 2025

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 31 July 2025

Principal activities of the company

Principal activity of the company during the financial year was of educational horse riding services.

Additional information

Statement of director's responsibilities The director is responsible for preparing the directors report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulation. Company law requires the director to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the director has elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under company law the director must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of the profit or loss of the company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the director is required to select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business The director is responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. The director is also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. The director is responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the company's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.



Directors

The director shown below has held office during the whole of the period from
1 August 2024 to 31 July 2025

Nicola Hepburn


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
31 July 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Nicola Hepburn
Status: Director

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Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 31 July 2025

2025 2024


£

£
Turnover: 225,244 215,228
Cost of sales: ( 35,065 ) ( 32,926 )
Gross profit(or loss): 190,179 182,302
Administrative expenses: ( 194,163 ) ( 190,449 )
Operating profit(or loss): (3,984) (8,147)
Profit(or loss) before tax: (3,984) (8,147)
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: (3,984) (8,147)

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Balance sheet

As at 31 July 2025

Notes 2025 2024


£

£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets: 3 10,279 13,585
Total fixed assets: 10,279 13,585
Current assets
Debtors: 4 3,838 6,130
Cash at bank and in hand: 24,864 394
Total current assets: 28,702 6,524
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 5 ( 67,168 ) ( 35,758 )
Net current assets (liabilities): (38,466) (29,234)
Total assets less current liabilities: (28,187) ( 15,649)
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year: 6 ( 6,708 ) ( 13,249 )
Provision for liabilities: ( 13 ) ( 193 )
Accruals and deferred income: 0
Total net assets (liabilities): (34,908) (29,091)
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital: 1 1
Profit and loss account: (34,909 ) (29,092 )
Total Shareholders' funds: ( 34,908 ) (29,091)

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Balance sheet statements

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

Name: Nicola Hepburn
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 July 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

    Turnover policy

    Turnover comprises the invoiced value of goods and services supplied by the company, net of Value Added Tax and trade discounts.

    Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy

    Tangible fixed assets, other than freehold land, are stated at cost or valuation less depreciation and any provision for impairment. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost or valuation of fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives.

    Other accounting policies

    Going concern basis The director of the company has confirmed that sufficient financial support will be provided to enable this company to continue its operations for a period of not less than 12 months from the date the balance sheet is signed and accordingly the financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 July 2025

  • 2. Employees

    2025 2024
    Average number of employees during the period 6 6

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 July 2025

3. Tangible assets

Land & buildings Plant & machinery Fixtures & fittings Office equipment Motor vehicles Total
Cost £ £ £ £ £ £
At 1 August 2024 5,576 19,961 0 0 7,500 33,037
Additions 391 391
Disposals
Revaluations
Transfers
At 31 July 2025 5,576 20,352 0 0 7,500 33,428
Depreciation
At 1 August 2024 1,768 14,984 0 0 2,700 19,452
Charge for year 112 747 0 960 1,819
On disposals
Other adjustments 113 805 960 1,878
At 31 July 2025 1,993 16,536 0 0 4,620 23,149
Net book value
At 31 July 2025 3,583 3,816 0 0 2,880 10,279
At 31 July 2024 3,808 4,977 0 0 4,800 13,585

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 July 2025

4. Debtors

2025 2024
£ £
Trade debtors 3,838 6,130
Total 3,838 6,130

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 July 2025

5. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

2025 2024
£ £
Bank loans and overdrafts 24,699 15,811
Trade creditors 3,762 2,361
Taxation and social security 37,749 17,586
Other creditors 958
Total 67,168 35,758

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 July 2025

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

2025 2024
£ £
Bank loans and overdrafts 6,708 13,249
Total 6,708 13,249

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

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Company Number: 05444907 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 31 July 2025

Company activities and impact

Equine Learning CIC has continued to provide alternative education programs, equine facilitated learning and therapeutic horsemanship, HAF days, Pony Club learning and horse-riding opportunities to disabled and disadvantaged people in addition to offering inclusive equestrian activities. This also includes a mental health project offering therapeutic horsemanship sessions through the Local Authority. The company has provided disadvantaged young people the opportunity to re-engage in education and gain qualifications in Horse Care, Animal Care, Maths and English, personal development opportunities and transferable life skills. We have worked in partnership with local schools, local authority departments, organisations and individuals to provide our therapeutic horsemanship work, and have continued to create new working relationships with local schools and organisations, including the development of a mental heath project. Our Inspiring Riders project, offering funded and low-cost horsemanship sessions for disadvantaged children and young people, has continued to operate along with a weekly pony club group for home educated children. We have also continued to offer volunteer placements and enable people to gain new skills and work experience at the stables. Our HAF activities that offer lower income family's horsemanship activities and outdoor learning opportunities during the holidays have continued to benefit local families.

Consultation with stakeholders

Our stakeholders include our clients, individuals, schools and local authority departments, competitors, suppliers and The Centaurus Trust (our partner charity). We consult with participants and clients through our focus group, and we hold quarterly meetings with the Centaurus Trust to ensure we are working together effectively. We have online feedback forms available to clients to monitor the impact of our community projects. We have been working within the Warwickshire alternative education framework and with local schools to continue to develop our alternative education program.

Directors' remuneration

The Director’s remuneration was £42,000 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
31 July 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Nicola Hepburn
Status: Director