FORWARDCULTURE CIC

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
10523384 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 December 2025

Period of accounts

Start date: 1 January 2025

End date: 31 December 2025

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Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2025

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

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Directors' report period ended 31 December 2025

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

Principal activities of the company

The principal activity of the company during the year under review was cultural education.



Directors

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

S. Dhadyalla
A. Patel
R. Khan


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 September 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: S. Dhadyalla
Status: Director

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Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 31 December 2025

2025 2024


£

£
Turnover: 4,643 23,665
Cost of sales: ( 1,451 ) ( 24,603 )
Gross profit(or loss): 3,192 (938)
Distribution costs: ( 315 ) ( 940 )
Administrative expenses: ( 1,201 ) ( 1,967 )
Other operating income: 930 850
Operating profit(or loss): 2,606 (2,995)
Interest receivable and similar income: 128 323
Profit(or loss) before tax: 2,734 (2,672)
Tax: 481
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: 3,215 (2,672)

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Balance sheet

As at 31 December 2025

Notes 2025 2024


£

£
Current assets
Debtors: 3 92 239
Cash at bank and in hand: 8,877 9,618
Total current assets: 8,969 9,857
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 4 ( 438 ) ( 5,021 )
Net current assets (liabilities): 8,531 4,836
Total assets less current liabilities: 8,531 4,836
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year: 5 ( 5,502 ) ( 5,022 )
Total net assets (liabilities): 3,029 (186)
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 3,029 ( 186)
Total members' funds: 3,029 (186)

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 December 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 September 2026
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: S. Dhadyalla
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

FORWARDCULTURE CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 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. 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.

    Other accounting policies

    Taxation Income tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax. 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.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2025

  • 2. Employees

    2025 2024
    Average number of employees during the period 0 0

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2025

3. Debtors

2025 2024
£ £
Other debtors 92 239
Total 92 239

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2025

4. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

2025 2024
£ £
Other creditors 438 5,021
Total 438 5,021

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2025

5. Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year note

2025 2024
£ £
Other creditors 5,502 5,022
Total 5,502 5,022

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

FORWARDCULTURE CIC

Company Number: 10523384 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 31 December 2025

Company activities and impact

1.Supporting South Asian Women and Girls: Throughout 2025, ForwardCulture continued to create opportunities that support the confidence, connection and progression of South Asian women and girls. Building on our established mentoring work, we maintained relationships across our community and developed opportunities for women to connect, share experiences and access culturally relevant support. Our approach continued to be informed by the needs identified through our community research and by feedback from participants and mentors. 2.Root25 London Gathering: On 22 July 2025, we delivered a Mentoring Programme Celebration Event at Root25 in London, bringing together South Asian women for an in-person gathering focused on connection, conversation and shared experience. The event created a supportive space for women to build networks, reflect on identity and professional development, and strengthen a sense of community. It also enabled ForwardCulture to maintain engagement with women beyond formal mentoring relationships and to hear directly about their current priorities and experiences. 3.Mentoring and Community Development: Our wider mentoring and community activity remained central to ForwardCulture's work during the year. Learning from previous mentoring cohorts, participant surveys and mentor and mentee feedback continued to inform how we develop our programmes. This evidence has helped us understand the importance of access to relatable role models, stronger peer networks, confidence-building and spaces where South Asian women and girls can discuss the particular cultural and professional challenges they experience. We have used this data and feedback to shape our work for 2026 and beyond including several applications to The National Lottery. 4.Sector Partnerships and Public Engagement: ForwardCulture contributed its expertise to wider cultural-sector activity during 2025. We supported the development of Inspirate's An Indian Summer Festival in Leicester through participation on its Advisory Panel, helping to inform activity and engagement in the city. We also took part in a podcast interview for Seeta Patel Dance's 'A Token Jester', sharing perspectives from ForwardCulture's work and contributing to wider conversations around South Asian identity, representation and experience. 5.Knowledge Sharing with South Asian Arts UK: We delivered a staff presentation and workshop for South Asian Arts UK in Leeds about the development of ForwardCulture. The session shared learning from establishing and growing a community-led organisation for South Asian women and girls, including our approach to mentoring, research, community engagement and organisational development. This enabled our experience to contribute to learning and practice within the wider South Asian arts sector. 6. Advisory Board Development: During 2025, we continued to develop our Advisory Board of four expert South Asian women. Their combined experience provides valuable challenge, insight and support as ForwardCulture develops its strategy, partnerships, fundraising and future programmes. Strengthening the Advisory Board has helped us ensure that the organisation's development remains informed by South Asian women's lived and professional experience and aligned with the needs of the communities we serve.

Consultation with stakeholders

Our key stakeholders include South Asian women and girls who participate in or engage with our mentoring and community activity, our mentors, community and cultural-sector partners, and our Advisory Board. We continued to use learning from our previous community survey, alongside feedback and reflection from mentors and mentees, to inform our priorities and programme development. This evidence has consistently highlighted the importance of relatable role models, opportunities to connect with other South Asian women, support around identity and confidence, and spaces in which participants can discuss cultural and professional experiences openly. In response, we have continued to place mentoring, connection and community-building at the centre of our work, including through the Root25 London gathering in July 2025. Our Advisory Board of four expert South Asian women provides an additional mechanism for consultation and accountability. Their perspectives and professional expertise inform our strategic development, partnerships, fundraising and future activity. We also maintain dialogue with participants, mentors and partner organisations through events, programme feedback and ongoing conversations, enabling ForwardCulture to adapt its work in response to emerging needs and opportunities.

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
19 September 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: S. Dhadyalla
Status: Director