THE RAIKES JOURNAL CIC

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
15411051 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 January 2026

Period of accounts

Start date: 1 February 2025

End date: 31 January 2026

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Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 January 2026

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

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Directors' report period ended 31 January 2026

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

Principal activities of the company

Principal activities The companys principal activity during the year was that of community journalism, focusing on original researched story telling to promote a sense of community



Directors

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

Mr Andrew Merrell


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
28 October 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Mr Andrew Merrell
Status: Director

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Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 31 January 2026

2026 13 months to 31 January 2025


£

£
Turnover: 15,388 20,118
Cost of sales: ( 374 )
Gross profit(or loss): 15,014 20,118
Administrative expenses: ( 14,628 ) ( 9,968 )
Operating profit(or loss): 386 10,150
Profit(or loss) before tax: 386 10,150
Tax: ( 244 ) ( 1,959 )
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: 142 8,191

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Balance sheet

As at 31 January 2026

Notes 2026 13 months to 31 January 2025


£

£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets: 3 202 404
Total fixed assets: 202 404
Current assets
Debtors: 4 6,011 5,012
Cash at bank and in hand: 3,499 5,274
Total current assets: 9,510 10,286
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 5 ( 1,379 ) ( 2,499 )
Net current assets (liabilities): 8,131 7,787
Total assets less current liabilities: 8,333 8,191
Total net assets (liabilities): 8,333 8,191
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 8,333 8,191
Total members' funds: 8,333 8,191

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 January 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 28 October 2026
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Mr Andrew Merrell
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 January 2026

  • 1. Accounting policies

    Basis of measurement and preparation

    These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of Financial Reporting Standard 101

    Turnover policy

    Turnover Turnover comprises the invoiced value of goods and services supplied by the company, net of trade discounts

    Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy

    Computer Equipment 33% Straight Line

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 January 2026

  • 2. Employees

    2026 13 months to 31 January 2025
    Average number of employees during the period 1 1

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 January 2026

3. Tangible assets

Land & buildings Plant & machinery Fixtures & fittings Office equipment Motor vehicles Total
Cost £ £ £ £ £ £
At 1 February 2025 606 606
Additions
Disposals
Revaluations
Transfers
At 31 January 2026 606 606
Depreciation
At 1 February 2025 202 202
Charge for year 202 202
On disposals
Other adjustments
At 31 January 2026 404 404
Net book value
At 31 January 2026 202 202
At 31 January 2025 404 404

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 January 2026

4. Debtors

2026 13 months to 31 January 2025
£ £
Other debtors 6,011 5,012
Total 6,011 5,012

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 January 2026

5. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

2026 13 months to 31 January 2025
£ £
Taxation and social security 244 1,959
Accruals and deferred income 1,135 540
Total 1,379 2,499

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

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Company Number: 15411051 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 31 January 2026

Company activities and impact

The Raikes Journal CIC is Gloucestershire’s leading independent business news website, featuring stories about education, training providers & charities.

Consultation with stakeholders

No consultation with stakeholders

Directors' remuneration

Directors Wages £11,500

Transfer of assets

No transfer of assets other than for full consideration

This report was approved by the board of directors on
28 October 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Mr Andrew Merrell
Status: Director