BLACK DYKE MILLS HERITAGE VENUE CIC

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
13018525 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 30 April 2026

Period of accounts

Start date: 1 May 2025

End date: 30 April 2026

BLACK DYKE MILLS HERITAGE VENUE CIC

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 April 2026

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

BLACK DYKE MILLS HERITAGE VENUE CIC

Directors' report period ended 30 April 2026

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 30 April 2026

Principal activities of the company

The principal activity of the company during the year under review was operation of a performing arts venue.

Additional information

The above report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime as set out in Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.



Directors

The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
1 May 2025 to 30 April 2026

Richard Mark HALL
Paul Stephen HADWEN
Richard Norman EDWARDS


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
4 September 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Richard Mark HALL
Status: Director

BLACK DYKE MILLS HERITAGE VENUE CIC

Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 30 April 2026

2026 2025


£

£
Turnover: 24,176 23,340
Cost of sales: ( 19,486 ) ( 15,287 )
Gross profit(or loss): 4,690 8,053
Distribution costs: ( 632 ) ( 603 )
Administrative expenses: ( 12,471 ) ( 12,569 )
Other operating income: 5,751 13,110
Operating profit(or loss): (2,662) 7,991
Profit(or loss) before tax: (2,662) 7,991
Tax: 144 ( 66 )
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: (2,518) 7,925

BLACK DYKE MILLS HERITAGE VENUE CIC

Balance sheet

As at 30 April 2026

Notes 2026 2025


£

£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets: 3 5,179 7,760
Total fixed assets: 5,179 7,760
Current assets
Debtors: 4 4,178
Cash at bank and in hand: 8,017 12,269
Total current assets: 12,195 12,269
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 5 ( 11,298 ) ( 11,435 )
Net current assets (liabilities): 897 834
Total assets less current liabilities: 6,076 8,594
Total net assets (liabilities): 6,076 8,594
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 6,076 8,594
Total members' funds: 6,076 8,594

The notes form part of these financial statements

BLACK DYKE MILLS HERITAGE VENUE CIC

Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 30 April 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 4 September 2026
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Richard Mark HALL
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

BLACK DYKE MILLS HERITAGE VENUE CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 April 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 is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable. Turnover is reduced for estimated customer returns, rebates and other similar allowances. Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when all the following conditions are satisfied: - the Company has transferred to the buyer the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods; - the Company retains neither continuing managerial involvement to the degree usually associated with ownership nor effective control over the goods sold; - the amount of revenue can be measured reliably; - it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the Company; and - the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably. Specifically, revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when goods are delivered and legal title is passed.

    Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy

    Tangible fixed assets held for the company's own use are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. At each balance sheet date, the company reviews the carrying amount of its tangible fixed assets to determine whether there is any indication that any items have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of an asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss. Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off the cost or valuation less the estimated residual value of each asset over its estimated useful life: Furniture, fittings and equipment - 25% straight line

    Other accounting policies

    Leased assets The company did not have any leased assets or right-of-use assets during the year. Taxation Income tax expense represents the tax currently payable. The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from the surplus as reported in the income and expenditure account because of items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and items that are never taxable or deductible. The Company's liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period. Trade and other debtors Trade and other debtors are initially recognised at fair value and thereafter stated at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts. Trade and other creditors Short term creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other financial liabilities, including bank loans, are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

BLACK DYKE MILLS HERITAGE VENUE CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 April 2026

  • 2. Employees

    2026 2025
    Average number of employees during the period 0 0

BLACK DYKE MILLS HERITAGE VENUE CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 April 2026

3. Tangible assets

Land & buildings Plant & machinery Fixtures & fittings Office equipment Motor vehicles Total
Cost £ £ £ £ £ £
At 1 May 2025 10,876 10,876
Additions 184 184
Disposals
Revaluations
Transfers
At 30 April 2026 11,060 11,060
Depreciation
At 1 May 2025 3,116 3,116
Charge for year 2,765 2,765
On disposals
Other adjustments
At 30 April 2026 5,881 5,881
Net book value
At 30 April 2026 5,179 5,179
At 30 April 2025 7,760 7,760

BLACK DYKE MILLS HERITAGE VENUE CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 April 2026

4. Debtors

2026 2025
£ £
Other debtors 4,178
Total 4,178

BLACK DYKE MILLS HERITAGE VENUE CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 April 2026

5. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

2026 2025
£ £
Taxation and social security 144
Accruals and deferred income 11,298 11,291
Total 11,298 11,435

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

BLACK DYKE MILLS HERITAGE VENUE CIC

Company Number: 13018525 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 30 April 2026

Company activities and impact

The Black Dyke Mills Heritage Venue CIC is based in Queensbury, Bradford and run a community, music and arts space in the historic Black Dyke Mills. The venue has been active in its current format for around 9 years and since November 2020 has been managed and operated by the CIC. The venue is run entirely on a voluntary basis by a small committed and dedicated team, all of whom give up their time for free. In the 2025/26 financial year the company has benefited the community in a number of ways. The main focus has been a series of music events featuring international, national and local artistes. These events have provided the community with an opportunity to enjoy live original, grassroots music that otherwise would not have been available in the village. Amongst the many acts who appeared in 2025/26 were the Australian group Weeping Willows, internationally renowned musicians such as Pete Morton and Captain of the Lost Waves, and local acts such as Laurel Canyon Union and Skinner and T’witch. Our live music events provide crucial support to independent musicians at a time when the grassroots music industry is still recovering from the impact of the pandemic with an increasing number of venues closing across the country. We also worked with other community groups when hosting two charity fund raising events. For the first of these we joined with the Queensbury Queens cycling group and Marshall’s Music School to host an event to raise money for the Candle lighters Charity. This featured young musicians from the local area – many of whom were making their first appearance in public. We also hosted AnjaFest – an event to raise money for CRY – a charity which raises awareness of the risk of cardiac arrest amongst the young. This was a full day event that featured a range of musicians from across the district – all of whom gave up there time for free. The Black Dyke Mills is central to the heritage of Queensbury. The venue plays an important role in raising the profile of the mills both through attracting visitors to the building and our continued collaboration with Historic England. Our video documenting the history of the mill and the Foster Family continues to attract healthy interest on YouTube. The venue also provides a space for a number of community groups. These include Queensbury Singers who rehearse at the venue every Wednesday and Queensbury Folk Group who meet every Mon-day. Both of these groups provide a safe and welcoming space for members of the local community. In 2025/26 we continued to host a number of community choir events where singers from across the region came together to perform. The venue has also been used by the Friends of Littlemoor Nature Reserve as a base for their meetings and this partnership is expected to continue in the future. In 2025/26 the venue has gained popularity as a venue for social events and we have hosted a number of birthday parties and wedding celebrations. Bradford was City of Culture in 2025 and we liaised closely with the City of Culture team to explore opportunities to work together. Whilst we are unable to be as involved as we would have liked we did at-tract new visitors to the venue. In addition, a number of our volunteers at the venue worked at City of Culture Events. We work closely with our local councillors and host regular surgeries where local residents can meet with their council representatives.

Consultation with stakeholders

The company’s stakeholders are the residents of Queensbury and the surrounding area, the grassroots music industry and community groups. Two of the company’s directors are Queensbury residents and have lived there for many years. Everyone who attends a live music event is invited to leave feedback on line via our ticketing partners. This provides valuable insight into both the types of event we put on and the way that the venue is perceived. Comments and feedback are reviewed after every event and this information helps us adapt and improve. The feed-back we receive is consistently positive and is rated across four categories: Music, Venue, Prices and Atmosphere. We are continue to be rated at 4 and a half stars which compares very favourably with other regional venues. We are active members of the Music Venues Trust and this allows us to meet with the wider grassroots music community to explore how we can work together and share best practice. We engage with other community groups on a regular basis and are always looking for ways in which we can work together. The venue is run entirely on a voluntary basis and we are fortunate to have a team of committed local people who support us. Their opinions, thought and ideas are a crucial part of our forward planning.

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
4 September 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Richard Mark HALL
Status: Director