LENSES OF CROYDON CIC

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
15892464 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 August 2025

Period of accounts

Start date: 12 August 2024

End date: 31 August 2025

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Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 August 2025

Directors report
Balance sheet
Additional notes
Balance sheet notes
Community Interest Report

LENSES OF CROYDON CIC

Directors' report period ended 31 August 2025

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

Directors

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

TOWNSEND, Lee Antony


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: TOWNSEND, Lee Antony
Status: Director

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Balance sheet

As at 31 August 2025

Notes 13 months to 31 August 2025


£
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand: 473
Total current assets: 473
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 3 ( 473 )
Net current assets (liabilities): 0
Total assets less current liabilities: 0
Total net assets (liabilities): 0
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 0
Total members' funds: 0

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Balance sheet statements

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

Name: TOWNSEND, Lee Antony
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 August 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

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 August 2025

  • 2. Employees

    13 months to 31 August 2025
    Average number of employees during the period 0

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 August 2025

3. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

13 months to 31 August 2025
£
Accruals and deferred income 473
Total 473

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

LENSES OF CROYDON CIC

Company Number: 15892464 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 31 August 2025

Company activities and impact

The company’s activities will benefit people across London, with Croydon serving as its base. It will create safe, welcoming and inclusive spaces where seasoned photographers, emerging creatives and people discovering photography can connect, exchange knowledge and develop their skills together. Through workshops, mentoring, exhibitions, photo walks and community projects, participants will build on their creativity, lived experience and local knowledge while using photography and visual storytelling to explore themes of health and wellbeing. Activities will strengthen confidence and social connection, encourage people to explore local and green spaces, support enjoyable physical activity and enable communities to shape how their lives and experiences are represented.

Consultation with stakeholders

Lenses of Croydon’s principal stakeholders are the people and communities it serves, including more than 300 members across its photography groups, participants in its activities and members of the wider community. Stakeholders are consulted through a private social media group, ongoing conversations, community engagement and the monthly Croydon Photography Forum, where they share ideas, identify interests and help shape future activities. Lenses of Croydon also creates opportunities for local people and community organisations beyond its membership to contribute to the development of specific programmes. This helps the organisation understand local experiences and barriers to participation, maximise inclusion and build upon existing community strengths, knowledge, relationships and resources. Every participant’s contribution is valued equally. New and developing photographers have the same voice and opportunities to contribute as seasoned photographers, while people with no previous photography experience are also encouraged to influence the organisation’s work. Feedback informs the themes, accessibility, format and delivery of workshops, photo walks, exhibitions and community projects. This supports peer learning and genuine collaboration, helping Lenses of Croydon remain community-driven and ensuring its programmes are, wherever practicable, co-designed or led by the people who participate.

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
31 July 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: TOWNSEND, Lee Antony
Status: Director