NORTHWEST WOMEN IN STEM COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Company Registration Number:
15601203 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 March 2026

Period of accounts

Start date: 1 April 2025

End date: 31 March 2026

NORTHWEST WOMEN IN STEM COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2026

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

NORTHWEST WOMEN IN STEM COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Directors' report period ended 31 March 2026

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

Principal activities of the company

The activities of the company include increasing visibility and access to STEM opportunities, delivering inclusive education through workshops, mentoring and skills development, and addressing systemic barriers that currently impact on STEM education and careers for women and girls. Activities undertaken this year The main activities this year have included establishing the following: - Delivering free STEM education and community outreach programmes. - Raising the profile of women in STEM through conferences, public speaking and awareness campaigns. - Building partnerships with universities, employers, charities and industry. - Promoting health and wellbeing through inclusive community events. During its second year of operation, Northwest Women in STEM continued to build on the strong foundations established during its first year, expanding its programme of public engagement, community outreach (such as “STEM Junior Champions” and professional development activities across the North West).



Directors

The director shown below has held office during the whole of the period from
1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026

Saba Khan


The director shown below has held office during the period of
1 April 2025 to 23 February 2026

Juliana Smith


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
29 July 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Saba Khan
Status: Director

NORTHWEST WOMEN IN STEM COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 31 March 2026

2026 2025


£

£
Turnover: 1,055 460
Cost of sales: ( 1,009 ) 0
Gross profit(or loss): 46 460
Administrative expenses: ( 3,081 ) ( 590 )
Operating profit(or loss): (3,035) (130)
Profit(or loss) before tax: (3,035) (130)
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: (3,035) (130)

NORTHWEST WOMEN IN STEM COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Balance sheet

As at 31 March 2026

Notes 2026 2025


£

£
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand: 635 370
Total current assets: 635 370
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 3 ( 3,799 ) ( 499 )
Net current assets (liabilities): (3,164) (129)
Total assets less current liabilities: (3,164) ( 129)
Total net assets (liabilities): (3,164) (129)
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital: 1 1
Profit and loss account: (3,165 ) (130 )
Total Shareholders' funds: ( 3,164 ) (129)

The notes form part of these financial statements

NORTHWEST WOMEN IN STEM COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 March 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 29 July 2026
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Saba Khan
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

NORTHWEST WOMEN IN STEM COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 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, net of discounts and value added taxes. Turnover includes revenue earned from the sale of goods and from the rendering of services. Turnover is reduced for estimated customer returns, rebates and other similar allowances. 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. Turnover is only recognised to the extent of recoverable expenses when the outcome of a contract cannot be estimated reliably.

NORTHWEST WOMEN IN STEM COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2026

  • 2. Employees

    2026 2025
    Average number of employees during the period 0 0

NORTHWEST WOMEN IN STEM COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2026

3. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

2026 2025
£ £
Other creditors 3,799 499
Total 3,799 499

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

NORTHWEST WOMEN IN STEM COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Company Number: 15601203 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 31 March 2026

Company activities and impact

Throughout the reporting period, NorthWest Women in STEM continued to deliver activities aligned with its mission to engage, educate and empower women and girls across the North West through accessible STEM education, networking and wellbeing initiatives. Community Outreach Events: - STEM Junior Champions -12th June 2025 “Egg-speriment Competition Winners”, (Girlguides, Ulverston). - International Day of the Girl - 4th-5th Sept “A Bug's Life” (Girlguides, Cumbria). Delivered an interactive entomology workshop exploring insects and biodiversity to over 2,000 Girlguides - STEM Junior Champions -22nd Sept 2025 “Petri Dish Detectives”, (Girlguides, Preston). - Girlguides Cityscapes Adventure, 21st-22nd March 2026 (Manchester). Engaged more than 2,000 Girlguides through STEM outreach activities. Public Engagement Events: - ELRIG Drug Discovery Conference, 22nd Oct 2025, Liverpool - Hosted the “Bridge the Dream Gap” panel discussion supporting women and early career researchers in life sciences. - International Women’s Day, 8th March 2026, Manchester - Go Beyond Conference, University of Salford, 25th March 2026 Beyond the Lab: Women in Life Science Hosted an industry panel showcasing career pathways and breaking barriers in life sciences Women in Tech “Tech Glow Up: Building Tech Futures” panel promoting careers and opportunities in technology. - Women’s Wellbeing, 25th March 2026 - Hosted a Hot Mat Pilates session to promote women’s health and wellbeing in collaboration with Infinite Woman Co. - Career Glow-Up Webinar Series - Launched lunchtime webinars with speakers on topics such as Imposter Syndrome. Northwest Women in STEM CIC was also recognised and shortlisted for a number of awards: - University of Manchester’s, Make a Difference Award for Social Impact, 8th May 2025 - Manchester City Councils, BeProud Award 2025, Promoting Equality, Diversity and Equality, 20th June 2025 - NOVI Women in Leadership Awards, Social Impact, 21st Nov 2025 - I Love Manchester Award 2025 - Most Loved Community Group, 25th Nov 2026 - I Love Manchester Award 2025 - Emmeline Pankhurst Award, 25th Nov 2026 - BioNow Award, Social Impact, 5th March 2026. As a volunteer led Community Interest Company, Northwest Women in STEM has experienced natural changes to its team and board. During the reporting period, Director Juliana Smith stepped down from her voluntary position due to increased professional commitments. The Board would like to express its sincere gratitude to Juliana for her valuable contribution to Northwest Women in STEM and wishes her every success in the future. We have also said goodbye to several STEM Ambassadors who joined the organisation as undergraduate students and have since graduated and secured employment. We celebrate their success and wish them the very best in their careers. These changes have provided an opportunity to welcome new volunteers and broaden our network. A new recruitment campaign has been launched to attract more talent.

Consultation with stakeholders

During the reporting period, Northwest Women in STEM (NW WIS) actively engaged with key stakeholders to support the delivery of our mission and strengthen our community partnerships. We strengthened our relationship with ELRIG (Drug Discovery), whose continued support enabled Northwest Women in STEM to deliver public engagement activities especially with Early Careers Researchers in Life Sciences. We also collaborated with organisations including Girlguiding North West England, the University of Salford, Alliance Manchester Business School, Proteintech, and Infinite Woman.

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
29 July 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Saba Khan
Status: Director