CITYWIDE EQUITY FORUM CIC

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
16211094 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 January 2026

Period of accounts

Start date: 27 January 2025

End date: 31 January 2026

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Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 January 2026

Balance sheet
Additional notes
Balance sheet notes
Community Interest Report

CITYWIDE EQUITY FORUM CIC

Balance sheet

As at 31 January 2026

Notes 2026


£
Fixed assets
Intangible assets:   0
Tangible assets:   0
Investments:   0
Total fixed assets: 0
Current assets
Stocks:   0
Cash at bank and in hand: 258
Investments:   0
Total current assets: 258
Prepayments and accrued income: 0
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 3 ( 240 )
Net current assets (liabilities): 18
Total assets less current liabilities: 18
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year:   0
Provision for liabilities: 0
Accruals and deferred income: 0
Total net assets (liabilities): 18
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 18
Total members' funds: 18

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 January 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.

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

Name: Sheila Gill
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 January 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

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 January 2026

  • 2. Employees

    2026
    Average number of employees during the period 0

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 January 2026

3. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

2026
£
Bank loans and overdrafts 0
Amounts due under finance leases and hire purchase contracts 0
Trade creditors 0
Taxation and social security 0
Accruals and deferred income 0
Other creditors 240
Total 240

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

CITYWIDE EQUITY FORUM CIC

Company Number: 16211094 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 31 January 2026

Company activities and impact

Citywide Equity Forum (CWEF) CIC is set up to support communities to tackle inequalities. It was set up on 27th January 2025. During the financial year 2025-2026, CWEF’s activities have benefited the community in the following ways: Created and launched CWEF Website to ensure that residents from all diverse communities have the opportunity to articulate their views about the effectiveness of services by providing safe spaces, advocacy information and support Wolverhampton Family Hubs Digital Project – CWEF CIC joined a 6-month DfE pilot to road test a new way to make it easier for families and the professionals who work with them to connect to, and access vital services and support in the city (and became a Digital Pilot Organisation). UK Parliament Outreach Session 21st January 2026 - Residents of Wolverhampton were invited to ‘Get your voice heard’ at this event to learn how to take action and influence decisions made in the UK Parliament CWEF CIC took forward the following Community issues as casework: Case 01/25/01-CWC/GB Details of Community Issue: Elected City of Wolverhampton Council (CWC) Councillor Greg Brackenridge falsely claimed to have served as a Royal Marine – breach of Councillor Code of Conduct. Case 01/25/02-CWC/TJSSDP Details of Community Issue: CWC not adhering to CWC Corporate Complaints Policy. Case Ref 08/25/03-EMC Details of Community Issue: CWEF were approached to request a copy of EMC's complaint’s policy and procedure as it had not been made available. Case Ref 11/25/04-CWC Details of Community Issue: Criteria and process for becoming an elected councillor - rules around family member applications/appointments and safeguards around Council decision making committees/Full Council

Consultation with stakeholders

CWEF CIC conducted in person and electronic surveys to gather authentic and meaningful feedback from communities whose voices are often underrepresented in policy discussions. The consultation process engaged a broad spectrum of the local population, particularly those affected by systemic inequalities such as poverty, unemployment, economic inactivity and social exclusion. Working collaboratively with University of Wolverhampton, Bilston Resident’s Forum- CWEF CIC Report was launched at a community meeting held on 26th November 2025 where further community consultation took place.

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
27 July 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Sheila Gill
Status: Director