LOCAL ORGANIC GROWERS CIC

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
15989231 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 October 2025

Period of accounts

Start date: 1 October 2024

End date: 31 October 2025

LOCAL ORGANIC GROWERS CIC

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 October 2025

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

LOCAL ORGANIC GROWERS CIC

Directors' report period ended 31 October 2025

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

Principal activities of the company

The principal activity of the company during the year was operating an allotment community growing project, bringing previously disused allotment plots back into productive use to grow organic fruit and vegetables for the benefit of the local community. Produce was shared with volunteers and provided to local community and charitable organisations, including a local food bank.



Directors

The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
1 October 2024 to 31 October 2025

Narbada Lilley
Federico FILIPPI
Serina Wendy Coles


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
18 August 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Narbada Lilley
Status: Director

LOCAL ORGANIC GROWERS CIC

Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 31 October 2025

13 months to 31 October 2025


£
Administrative expenses: ( 3,107 )
Other operating income: 6,164
Operating profit(or loss): 3,057
Interest receivable and similar income: 5
Profit(or loss) before tax: 3,062
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: 3,062

LOCAL ORGANIC GROWERS CIC

Balance sheet

As at 31 October 2025

Notes 13 months to 31 October 2025


£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets: 3 1,391
Total fixed assets: 1,391
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand: 1,671
Total current assets: 1,671
Net current assets (liabilities): 1,671
Total assets less current liabilities: 3,062
Total net assets (liabilities): 3,062
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 3,062
Total members' funds: 3,062

The notes form part of these financial statements

LOCAL ORGANIC GROWERS CIC

Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 October 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 18 August 2026
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Narbada Lilley
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

LOCAL ORGANIC GROWERS CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 October 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

    Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy

    Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the asset. The polytunnel is depreciated over four years at 25% per annum.

LOCAL ORGANIC GROWERS CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 October 2025

  • 2. Employees

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

LOCAL ORGANIC GROWERS CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 October 2025

3. Tangible assets

Land & buildings Plant & machinery Fixtures & fittings Office equipment Motor vehicles Total
Cost £ £ £ £ £ £
Additions 1,855 1,855
Disposals
Revaluations
Transfers
At 31 October 2025 1,855 1,855
Depreciation
Charge for year 464 464
On disposals
Other adjustments
At 31 October 2025 464 464
Net book value
At 31 October 2025 1,391 1,391

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

LOCAL ORGANIC GROWERS CIC

Company Number: 15989231 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 31 October 2025

Company activities and impact

During the year, Local Organic Growers CIC continued its allotment community growing project, bringing allotment plots that had previously been disused and in poor condition back into productive use. The CIC grew a diverse range of organic fruit and vegetables with the involvement of approximately 10 to 15 volunteers. Surplus produce was provided to St James's Food Bank, benefiting local people and families on low incomes. Produce was also used to support other community and charitable groups, including the Sea Lion Disability Swimming Group, for whom food was prepared using produce grown by the CIC for its swimming gala, AGM and Christmas event. Volunteers shared in produce grown by the project, and young people undertaking their Duke of Edinburgh's Award were also involved, providing opportunities to learn practical growing skills, contribute to the community and spend time outdoors. The project also brought environmental benefits by improving previously neglected land and encouraging biodiversity, including insects, butterflies, bees and birds. Participants benefited from learning about organic food production, access to fresh organic produce, outdoor physical activity, social participation and the associated health and wellbeing benefits.

Consultation with stakeholders

The CIC consulted informally and regularly with volunteers involved in the allotment project. Volunteers discussed the jobs they were carrying out on the plots and the types of produce they particularly enjoyed. The CIC also took account of allergies and dietary requirements when planning crops, helping to ensure that a diverse range of produce was grown so that as many participants as possible could benefit. The CIC also consulted with the Sea Lion Disability Swimming Group about menu choices for its events. Menu planning took account of the group's needs and the produce that was in season and available from the allotment at the time. This consultation informed the meals prepared for the group's swimming gala, AGM and Christmas event. These conversations and the day-to-day involvement of volunteers helped inform crop choices, practical work on the plots and how the produce was shared and used within the community.

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
18 August 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Narbada Lilley
Status: Director