ACL COLLECTIVE CIC

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
15708208 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 May 2026

Period of accounts

Start date: 1 June 2025

End date: 31 May 2026

ACL COLLECTIVE CIC

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 May 2026

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

ACL COLLECTIVE CIC

Directors' report period ended 31 May 2026

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 31 May 2026

Principal activities of the company

ACL Collective CIC specialises in delivering high-quality, community-focused arts and cultural events that engage diverse local audiences through participatory and inclusive approaches. Activities include the development and delivery of live performances, interactive workshops, and creative community engagement projects that encourage local involvement in the arts. Through a combination of performances, co-creation processes, and structured feedback mechanisms, the company connects with residents of all ages to shape artistic content collaboratively, foster first-time engagement with cultural spaces, and build a sense of community ownership and pride. Insight gathered from participants before, during, and after events informs ongoing project development, ensuring that future activities are meaningful, impactful, and responsive to community needs.



Directors

The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
1 June 2025 to 31 May 2026

MR A C SPENDELOW
MISS L G CONNOLLY
MISS C R READ


The director shown below has held office during the period of
7 July 2025 to 31 May 2026

MS F R MORTON


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
28 August 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: MISS L G CONNOLLY
Status: Director

ACL COLLECTIVE CIC

Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 31 May 2026

2026 13 months to 31 May 2025


£

£
Turnover: 21,331 12,500
Cost of sales: ( 21,292 ) ( 12,500 )
Gross profit(or loss): 39 0
Distribution costs: 0 0
Administrative expenses: 0 0
Other operating income: 0 0
Operating profit(or loss): 39 0
Interest receivable and similar income: 0 0
Interest payable and similar charges: 0 0
Profit(or loss) before tax: 39 0
Tax: 0 0
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: 39 0

ACL COLLECTIVE CIC

Balance sheet

As at 31 May 2026

Notes 2026 13 months to 31 May 2025


£

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

The notes form part of these financial statements

ACL COLLECTIVE CIC

Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 May 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 28 August 2026
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: MISS L G CONNOLLY
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

ACL COLLECTIVE CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 May 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

ACL COLLECTIVE CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 May 2026

  • 2. Employees

    2026 13 months to 31 May 2025
    Average number of employees during the period 0 0

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

ACL COLLECTIVE CIC

Company Number: 15708208 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 31 May 2026

Company activities and impact

In the financial year ACL Collective CIC kept on making a significant contribution to the local Bedfordshire community by organising creative, inclusive and family-oriented events. A major emphasis was placed on the development and delivery of Biggles Fun Day, a family festival held in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, which combined the Outdoor Market, the theatre and the library areas. The event offered families the chance to take part in creative activities, see live performances, explore the local facilities and meet other members of the community. Together with the Biggles Fun Day, the ACL Collective CIC carried out thorough preparation and planning for Grow Wild, which involved coming up with ideas, forming partnerships, arranging the activities, and laying the foundations for the future project. Even though the Grow Wild event had not occurred during that financial year, this preparatory work opened up possibilities for future community engagement and creative participation. By means of these activities, ACL Collective CIC provided families and communities in Bedfordshire with the opportunity to get together, to have access to arts and cultural events, and to take part in their local community. The work also helped to improve relations with local venues and community organisations in order that further creative and community-oriented activities might take place in the future.

Consultation with stakeholders

Our stakeholders are Bedfordshire local families, suppliers, freelance creatives, partners & beneficiaries of the area. Our stakeholders are consulted with regularly to develop our work and we respond to their feedback. For our Biggles Fun Day project we engaged with an overall total of 1015 local people through storytelling sessions at Biggleswade Library on 28th May 2025 & 29th July 2025 (total of attendees = 68), a creative workshop day at Biggleswade Library on 20th August 2025 (total of attendees = 18), and the Biggles Fun Day on 30th August 2025 which took place across Biggleswade Library, Biggleswade Market, and The BIGG Theatre (total attendees = 929). Over 90% of attendees rated the project 8 out of 10 or above on a scale of 1 being terrible and 10 being great, and feedback stated that it was a great event and want to see more events like this within local communities from ACL Collective. We began our Grow Wild event during this time period. We began planning the event and connected with Raynham Way Community Centre. Using our feedback from these projects, we will continue to grow ACL Collective CIC and continue to engage local communities in high quality events.

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
28 August 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: MISS L G CONNOLLY
Status: Director