HOPE IS CIC

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
14486461 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 30 November 2025

Period of accounts

Start date: 1 December 2024

End date: 30 November 2025

HOPE IS CIC

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 November 2025

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

HOPE IS CIC

Directors' report period ended 30 November 2025

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 30 November 2025

Principal activities of the company

The company's principal activity during the year continued to be that of a community supermarket, run for the benefit of those in need in the community.



Directors

The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
1 December 2024 to 30 November 2025

John Hailes
Peter Moss


The director shown below has held office during the whole of the period from
1 December 2024 to 30 November 2025

Jonathan Hosker


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
19 August 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: John Hailes
Status: Director

HOPE IS CIC

Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 30 November 2025

2025 2024


£

£
Turnover: 30,700 47,251
Cost of sales: ( 24,013 ) ( 23,709 )
Gross profit(or loss): 6,687 23,542
Administrative expenses: ( 94,333 ) ( 40,679 )
Other operating income: 108,317 11,118
Operating profit(or loss): 20,671 (6,019)
Interest receivable and similar income: 887 2,584
Profit(or loss) before tax: 21,558 (3,435)
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: 21,558 (3,435)

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Balance sheet

As at 30 November 2025

Notes 2025 2024


£

£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets: 3 37,305 15,747
Total fixed assets: 37,305 15,747
Current assets
Stocks: 4 2,500 2,500
Debtors: 5 6,000
Cash at bank and in hand: 64,546 98,889
Total current assets: 73,046 101,389
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 6 ( 73,046 ) ( 101,389 )
Net current assets (liabilities): 0 0
Total assets less current liabilities: 37,305 15,747
Total net assets (liabilities): 37,305 15,747
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 37,305 15,747
Total members' funds: 37,305 15,747

The notes form part of these financial statements

HOPE IS CIC

Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 30 November 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 19 August 2026
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: John Hailes
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

HOPE IS CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 November 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

    Turnover policy

    Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of discounts and value added taxes. Turnover includes revenue earned from the sale of goods and from the rendering of services. Turnover from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have transferred to the buyer. Turnover from the rendering of services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion of the contract. The stage of completion of a contract is measured by comparing the costs incurred for work performed to date to the total estimated contract costs.

    Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy

    Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulative depreciation and any accumulative impairment losses. Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets, other than freehold land, at rates calculated to write off the cost, less estimated residual value, of each asset evenly over its expected useful life, as follows: Plant and machinery 20% reducing balance Motor vehicles 20% reducing balance

    Other accounting policies

    Stocks: Stocks are measured at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost is determined using the first in first out method. The carrying amount of stock sold is recognised as an expense in the period in which the related revenue is recognised. Debtors: Short term debtors are measured at transaction price (which is usually the invoice price), less any impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts. Loans and other financial assets are initially recognised at transaction price including any transaction costs and subsequently measured at amortised cost determined using the effective interest method, less any impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts. Creditors: Short term creditors are measured at transaction price (which is usually the invoice price). Loans and other financial liabilities are initially recognised at transaction price net of any transaction costs and subsequently measured at amortised cost determined using the effective interest method. Taxation: A current tax liability is recognised for the tax payable on the taxable profit of the current and past periods. A current tax asset is recognised in respect of a tax loss that can be carried back to recover tax paid in a previous period. Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences between the recognition of income and expenses in the financial statements and their inclusion in tax assessments. Unrelieved tax losses and other deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. Deferred tax is measured using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date and that are expected to apply to the reversal of the timing difference, except for revalued land and investment property where the tax rate that applies to the sale of the asset is used. Current and deferred tax assets and liabilities are not discounted. Provisions: Provisions (ie liabilities of uncertain timing or amount) are recognised when there is an obligation at the reporting date as a result of a past event, it is probable that economic benefit will be transferred to settle the obligation and the amount of the obligation can be estimated reliably. Pensions: Contributions to defined contribution plans are expensed in the period to which they relate.

HOPE IS CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 November 2025

  • 2. Employees

    2025 2024
    Average number of employees during the period 4 2

HOPE IS CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 November 2025

3. Tangible assets

Land & buildings Plant & machinery Fixtures & fittings Office equipment Motor vehicles Total
Cost £ £ £ £ £ £
At 1 December 2024 1,901 18,000 19,901
Additions 5,084 25,800 30,884
Disposals
Revaluations
Transfers
At 30 November 2025 6,985 43,800 50,785
Depreciation
At 1 December 2024 434 3,720 4,154
Charge for year 1,310 8,016 9,326
On disposals
Other adjustments
At 30 November 2025 1,744 11,736 13,480
Net book value
At 30 November 2025 5,241 32,064 37,305
At 30 November 2024 1,467 14,280 15,747

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 November 2025

4. Stocks

2025 2024
£ £
Stocks 2,500 2,500
Total 2,500 2,500

HOPE IS CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 November 2025

5. Debtors

2025 2024
£ £
Other debtors 6,000
Total 6,000

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 November 2025

6. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

2025 2024
£ £
Accruals and deferred income 73,046 101,389
Total 73,046 101,389

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

HOPE IS CIC

Company Number: 14486461 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 30 November 2025

Company activities and impact

Hope Is CIC has continued to provide a pop-up supermarket in both Laindon & Vange, Basildon. The supermarkets sell everyday products at very reduced & affordable prices to the surrounding community. We are still fund-assisted by Essex County Council, and have also been proactive in securing additional grants to help maintain longevity. The membership for new & repeat customers remains at £3.50 per year and as of end of November 25, we had over 600 memberships – providing food for 202 OAP’s, 821 adults & 686 children.

Consultation with stakeholders

Our stakeholders are the customers who attend the supermarket, and as well as chatting to these members over a cuppa whilst at the supermarket, we have also received additional crucial feedback via ‘feedback-forms’, which we leave out to be filled in anonymously. We also have a team of volunteers who run the supermarket from purchasing & pricing up the goods, to heavy lifting and setting up on the day. We regularly check in with the volunteers for feedback & suggestions to ‘fine-tune’ the operational side of things. Ultimately, we aim to provide the products requested by our customers as well as making access better for those with disabilities, following the feedback we receive.

Directors' remuneration

The director running the supermarket was paid remuneration of £20,037 via payroll. A second director was paid a one-off director's fee of £500 via a personal service company.

Transfer of assets

No transfer of assets other than for full consideration

This report was approved by the board of directors on
19 August 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: John Hailes
Status: Director