VOCAL COLLECTIVE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
15234989 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 October 2025

Period of accounts

Start date: 1 November 2024

End date: 31 October 2025

VOCAL COLLECTIVE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 October 2025

Directors report
Balance sheet
Additional notes
Balance sheet notes
Community Interest Report

VOCAL COLLECTIVE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Directors' report period ended 31 October 2025

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

Principal activities of the company

The principal activity of the company continued to be that of Market Research and Public Opinion Polling.



Directors

The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
1 November 2024 to 31 October 2025

Ms Annie Keane
Ms Isabella Starling
Mr Mark Claydon


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
22 September 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Mr Mark Claydon
Status: Director

VOCAL COLLECTIVE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Balance sheet

As at 31 October 2025

Notes 2025 2024


£

£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets: 3 396 792
Total fixed assets: 396 792
Current assets
Debtors: 4 24,199 9,999
Cash at bank and in hand: 78,670 80,794
Total current assets: 102,869 90,793
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 5 ( 70,574 ) ( 54,406 )
Net current assets (liabilities): 32,295 36,387
Total assets less current liabilities: 32,691 37,179
Provision for liabilities: ( 75 ) ( 150 )
Accruals and deferred income: ( 19,254 ) ( 36,530 )
Total net assets (liabilities): 13,362 499
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 13,362 499
Total members' funds: 13,362 499

The notes form part of these financial statements

VOCAL COLLECTIVE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 October 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.

The directors have chosen not to file a copy of the company's profit and loss account.

This report was approved by the board of directors on 22 September 2026
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Mr Mark Claydon
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

VOCAL COLLECTIVE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 October 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 recognised at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for goods and services provided in the normal course of business, and is shown net of VAT and other sales related taxes. The fair value of consideration takes into account trade discounts, settlement discounts and volume rebates. When cash inflows are deferred and represent a financing arrangement, the fair value of the consideration is the present value of the future receipts. The difference between the fair value of the consideration and the nominal amount received is recognised as interest income. Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have passed to the buyer (usually on dispatch of the goods), the amount of revenue can be measured reliably, it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the entity and the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect ofthe transaction can be measured reliably. Revenue from contracts for the provision of professional services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion when the stage of completion, costs incurred and costs to complete can be estimated reliably. The stage of completion is calculated by comparing costs incurred, mainly in relation to contractual hourly staff rates and materials, asa proportion of total costs. Where the outcome cannot be estimated reliably, revenue is recognised only to the extent of the expenses recognised that it is probable will be recovered.

    Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy

    Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses. Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases: Computers 3 Year Straight Line The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is credited or charged to profit or loss

    Other accounting policies

    Current tax The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the profit and loss account because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes 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 reporting end date. Deferred tax Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all timing differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the timing difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the tax profit nor the accounting profit. The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting end date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset is realised. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the profit and loss account, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when the company has a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to taxes levied by the same tax authority. Government grants Government grants are recognised at the fair value of the asset received or receivable when there is reasonable assurance that the grant conditions will be met and the grants will be received. A grant that specifies performance conditions is recognised in income when the performance conditions are met. Where a grant does not specify performance conditions it is recognised in income when the proceeds are received or receivable. A grant received before the recognition criteria are satisfied is recognised as a liability

VOCAL COLLECTIVE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 October 2025

  • 2. Employees

    2025 2024
    Average number of employees during the period 3 3

VOCAL COLLECTIVE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 October 2025

3. Tangible assets

Land & buildings Plant & machinery Fixtures & fittings Office equipment Motor vehicles Total
Cost £ £ £ £ £ £
At 1 November 2024 1,188 1,188
Additions
Disposals
Revaluations
Transfers
At 31 October 2025 1,188 1,188
Depreciation
At 1 November 2024 396 396
Charge for year 396 396
On disposals
Other adjustments
At 31 October 2025 792 792
Net book value
At 31 October 2025 396 396
At 31 October 2024 792 792

VOCAL COLLECTIVE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 October 2025

4. Debtors

2025 2024
£ £
Trade debtors 24,199 9,999
Total 24,199 9,999

VOCAL COLLECTIVE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 October 2025

5. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

2025 2024
£ £
Trade creditors 4,828 4,846
Taxation and social security 3,059
Other creditors 62,687 49,560
Total 70,574 54,406

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

VOCAL COLLECTIVE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Company Number: 15234989 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 31 October 2025

Company activities and impact

Vocal Collective CIC is a social enterprise working with communities, patients, researchers, funders, practitioners and organisations. We bring people together in inclusive and equitable partnerships, sharing professional and lived experience towards better health and society. This period covers the second year that Vocal Collective has been in existence (1 November 2024 to 31 October 2025). In this period, Vocal Collective partnered on one project (Centres for Exchange) and led a second (Engaged Research Skills and Tools). Both are funded by Wellcome and both bring benefit: Centres for Exchange develops capacity and innovation in equitable and inclusive health research by supporting community organisations to upskill themselves in research methods and knowledge production. Our work supported Phase 1 of the project, which focused on learning and design. This provided the foundations for Phase 2, which is being delivered across India, Kenya and South Africa. Engaged Research Skills and Tools is a research and learning project that supports health researchers to develop their capacity to carry out open, ethical and engaged research. The substantive part of the project was completed within this period. We also secured additional funding to share the project across Wellcome and support the learning and development of its staff. Across the project, we engaged over 30 researchers, over 20 public engagement professionals and practitioners (PEPs) and over 10 experienced public and community partners. The benefits of this project for different stakeholders and communities have been: For health researchers: the project produced the Wellcome Engaged Research Primer, a high-quality, practical resource that helps researchers develop new ways to think about, plan and deliver engaged and equitable health research with people and communities, in the UK and globally. Over 30 researchers took part in interviews, workshops and user testing of the resource, developing their knowledge, skills and confidence in engaged research. For people, patients and communities: the Engaged Research Primer supports better practice and advocates for health research that engages with people, patients and communities. Over 10 experienced public and community partners were directly involved in interviews, workshops and user testing of the resource, developing their knowledge, skills and confidence in engaged research. Indirectly, people and communities benefit because the Primer supports researchers to tackle perennial challenges within research that underpin health and social inequalities. The Primer addresses these inequalities by improving knowledge and practical skills for individuals, groups and the research sector; promoting diversity among the people who fund, design and take part in research; and supporting fair, ethical and inclusive ways of working together as part of excellent health research, and improved health outcomes. For public engagement professionals and practitioners (PEPs): the Engaged Research Primer compiles knowledge, skills and activities that help PEPs support researchers towards more engaged research and, ultimately, better and more equitable health outcomes. Over 20 PEPs were engaged in its development. For Wellcome and other funders of health research: the Engaged Research Primer is hosted on the Wellcome website as funding application guidance for the research community. Wellcome agreed to fund Vocal Collective CIC and our partners to deliver learning and development sessions with its staff, to maximise the learning and impact of the work. Since the end of this period, the Primer has also been shared by the Medical Research Council, the National Co-ordinating Centre for Public Engagement and others.

Consultation with stakeholders

Stakeholders for Vocal Collective include: healthcare and health research organisations; pharmaceutical and life science industries; higher education institutions; funders and policy partners; VCFSE and patient organisations; and individual patients and community partners. Stakeholders we have engaged with this year include: Wellcome, UK Research and Innovation, Research Ireland, the National Institute for Health and Care Research, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, the Ada Lovelace Institute, Pivot Collective, Science Ceilidh, Mabadiliko CIC, Restless Development, the Academy of Medical Sciences, the Medical Research Foundation, the Medical Research Council, the University of Oxford and Nifty Fox Creative. Through these interactions, Vocal Collective has shared knowledge and intelligence between people & communities and the research sector, worked together with stakeholders to generate ideas and deliver projects. As part of developing the Wellcome Engaged Research Primer, Vocal Collective gathered research data and insights into what different stakeholder groups need to support them with engaged research. This included input from researchers, PEPs, research funders, and people and patients with lived and living experience relating to health research. Their input shaped the initial scope of the Primer and its language, content and format. A further stage of user testing then refined the final output. During this year, Vocal Collective CIC also grew its network of Associates and developed funding proposals within these partnerships, alongside ongoing business development.

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
27 October 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Leah Holmes
Status: Director