EMSTA C.I.C.

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
08158806 (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

EMSTA C.I.C.

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

EMSTA C.I.C.

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

Principal activities of the company

The principal activity of the company in the period under review was the promotion and awareness of science and engineering through the provision of seminars, and the provision of financial assistance to science and engineering clubs in schools.

Additional information

The company ceased trading on 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

G Gilby
I M H Williamson
R Boddy


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
14 July 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: G Gilby
Status: Director

EMSTA C.I.C.

Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 31 March 2026

2026 2025


£

£
Administrative expenses: ( 4,109 ) ( 821 )
Operating profit(or loss): (4,109) (821)
Interest receivable and similar income: 27 54
Profit(or loss) before tax: (4,082) (767)
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: (4,082) (767)

EMSTA C.I.C.

Balance sheet

As at 31 March 2026

Notes 2026 2025


£

£
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand: 0 4,657
Total current assets: 0 4,657
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 3 0 ( 575 )
Net current assets (liabilities): 0 4,082
Total assets less current liabilities: 0 4,082
Total net assets (liabilities): 0 4,082
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 0 4,082
Total members' funds: 0 4,082

The notes form part of these financial statements

EMSTA C.I.C.

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 14 July 2026
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: G Gilby
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

EMSTA C.I.C.

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

    Turnover policy

    Turnover represents the value of sponsorship support, grants, donations, and other sundry income. The company is not registered for VAT.

    Other accounting policies

    Objective and activities The Company was formed out of the former East of England Engineering Science and Technology Association for the benefit of the community by organising stimulating prestige seminars on topical subjects involving science, technology, engineering and mathematics A Community Interest Company was chosen with principle objectives that: Would promote awareness of science, technology and mathematics within schools and with young, Would provide financial assistance to science and Engineering clubs within schools, Would promote awareness that those subjects offering exciting, rewarding and fun careers, the assets of the company are retained for the community by means of the asset lock Basis of preparing the financial statements These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of Section 1A "Small Entities" of Financial Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The financial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis on the basis of ongoing financial support from the directors and fellow group companies and the continued availability of credit and banking facilities. Significant judgements and estimates In preparing the financial statements, management were not required to make any estimates or judgements which materially affect reported income, expenses, assets, liabilities or disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Company limited by guarantee The Company is limited by guarantee and does not have a share capital. The liabilty of each member is limited to £1, being the amount that each member undertakes to contribute to the assets of the company in the event of it being wound up while he or she is a member or within one year after he or she ceases to be member. Community benefit donation During the year, the company donated its remaining net assets of £2,900 to charity "Greenpower Education Trust", Charity Registration No.: 1133536, Company Registration No.: 06909767, Registered Office: "The Greenpower Centre, Arundel Road, Fontwell, West Sussex, BN18 0SD" in accordance with the community benefit objectives and the asset lock provisions applicable to Community Interest Companies. Following the donation, the company had no remaining net assets and the directors resolved to apply for voluntary strike-off.

EMSTA C.I.C.

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2026

  • 2. Employees

    2026 2025
    Average number of employees during the period 0 0

EMSTA C.I.C.

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2026

3. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

2026 2025
£ £
Other creditors 0 575
Total 0 575

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

EMSTA C.I.C.

Company Number: 08158806 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 31 March 2026

Company activities and impact

EMSTA C.I.C has always benefitted the community by organising stimulating prestige Seminars on topical subjects involving science, technology, engineering and mathematics. EMSTA C.I.C provides financial assistance to Science and Engineering Clubs in schools to inspire young people in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, and to promote awareness that those subjects offer exciting, rewarding and fun careers.

Consultation with stakeholders

ICE - Institute of Civil Engineering; lET - Institute of Engineering Technology; IMechE - Institute of Mechanical Engineering (Norths Herts Region); IMechE- Institute of Mechanical Engineering (Eastern Region); IMarEST- Institute of Marine Engineering Science and Technology; lOP- Institute of Physics; SOE - Society of Operational Engineers Consultation takes place through informing the stakeholders, and general public, of the planning of subsequent years' seminars, up to two years prior to the event. Representatives of our major stake holders are members of the seminar planning comittee and closely Involved with the company's main activities. Feedback sheets are taken after each seminar analysed and suggestions are incorporated in planning subsequent seminars, changes endorsed by stakeholders’ representatives.

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
14 July 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Mr G Gilby
Status: Director