STARFISH YOUTH MUSIC COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY


STARFISH YOUTH MUSIC COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
07699886 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 30 July 2023

Period of accounts

Start date: 1 August 2022

End date: 30 July 2023

STARFISH YOUTH MUSIC COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 July 2023

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

STARFISH YOUTH MUSIC COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Directors' report period ended 30 July 2023

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 30 July 2023

Principal activities of the company

Principal activitiesPrincipal activity of the company continued to be that of the provision of music making opportunitiesfor young people within the Lewes district. The company does not seek to make a profit.The company continually reviews the incidence of taxation upon its activities. H M Revenue andCustoms has accepted that corporation tax is unlikely to be payable for the foreseeable future.DirectorsThe directors who served the company throughout the year were as follows:Mr I H PaxonStatement of directors' responsibilitiesThe directors are responsible for preparing the directors' report and the financial statements inaccordance with applicable law and regulations and in accordance with United Kingdom GenerallyAccepted Accounting Practice.Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Underthat law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with UnitedKingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (Financial Reporting Standard 102). Undercompany law the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied thatthey give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and the profit or loss of thecompany for that period.In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to :select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistentlymake judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudentstate whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any materialdepartures disclosed and explained in the financial statements andprepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate topresume that the company will continue in business.The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to showand explain the company’s transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time thefinancial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements complywith the Companies Act 2006. The directors are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of thecompany and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and otherirregularities.The directors are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financialinformation included on the company's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom, governing thepreparation and dissemination of financial statements, may differ from legislation in otherjurisdictions



Directors

The director shown below has held office during the whole of the period from
1 August 2022 to 30 July 2023

Iain Paxton


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
21 June 2024

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Iain Paxton
Status: Director

STARFISH YOUTH MUSIC COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 30 July 2023

2023 2022


£

£
Turnover: 72,587 61,740
Cost of sales: 0 ( 480 )
Gross profit(or loss): 72,587 61,260
Administrative expenses: ( 68,686 ) ( 61,153 )
Operating profit(or loss): 3,901 107
Profit(or loss) before tax: 3,901 107
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: 3,901 107

STARFISH YOUTH MUSIC COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Balance sheet

As at 30 July 2023

Notes 2023 2022


£

£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets: 3 11,116 11,729
Total fixed assets: 11,116 11,729
Current assets
Debtors: 4 750 750
Cash at bank and in hand: 24,746 20,232
Total current assets: 25,496 20,982
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 5 ( 3,613 ) ( 3,613 )
Net current assets (liabilities): 21,883 17,369
Total assets less current liabilities: 32,999 29,098
Total net assets (liabilities): 32,999 29,098
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 32,999 29,098
Total members' funds: 32,999 29,098

The notes form part of these financial statements

STARFISH YOUTH MUSIC COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 30 July 2023 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 21 June 2024
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Iain Paxton
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

STARFISH YOUTH MUSIC COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 July 2023

  • 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 comprises the invoiced value of goods and services supplied by the company, net of Value Added Tax and trade discounts.

    Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy

    Tangible fixed assets, other than freehold land, are stated at cost or valuation less depreciationand any provision for impairment. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off thecost or valuation of fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected usefullives on the following basis:Land and Buildings 50% Reducing BalanceMotor Vehicles 25% Reducing BalanceFixtures and Fittings 25% Reducing BalanceMusic Equipment 25% Reducing Balance10 of

    Other accounting policies

    Basis of preparationThe financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention as modifiedby the revaluation of land and buildings and certain financial instruments measured at fair valuein accordance with the accounting policies.The financial statements are prepared in sterling which is the functional currency of thecompany.

STARFISH YOUTH MUSIC COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 July 2023

  • 2. Employees

    2023 2022
    Average number of employees during the period 3 3

STARFISH YOUTH MUSIC COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 July 2023

3. Tangible assets

Land & buildings Plant & machinery Fixtures & fittings Office equipment Motor vehicles Total
Cost £ £ £ £ £ £
At 1 August 2022 20,074 54,427 1,101 7,316 82,918
Additions 3,105 3,105
Disposals
Revaluations
Transfers
At 30 July 2023 20,074 57,532 1,101 7,316 86,023
Depreciation
At 1 August 2022 20,035 43,796 1,019 6,339 71,189
Charge for year 19 3,434 20 245 3,718
On disposals
Other adjustments
At 30 July 2023 20,054 47,230 1,039 6,584 74,907
Net book value
At 30 July 2023 20 10,302 62 732 11,116
At 31 July 2022 39 10,631 82 977 11,729

STARFISH YOUTH MUSIC COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 July 2023

4. Debtors

2023 2022
£ £
Other debtors 750 750
Total 750 750

STARFISH YOUTH MUSIC COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 July 2023

5. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

2023 2022
£ £
Accruals and deferred income 950 950
Other creditors 2,663 2,663
Total 3,613 3,613

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

STARFISH YOUTH MUSIC COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Company Number: 07699886 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 30 July 2023

Company activities and impact

Starfish Youth Music is a music project for young people aged 9 – 17 years. The project has been running since 1998 and is widely respected throughout the Lewes District for its positive impact on young people in the local area.During the financial year 2022-2023, Starfish Youth Music ran regular music sessions 6 times a week, 36 weeks a year with around 80 young people regularly attending. With the assistance of an encouraging staff team, and peer to peer sharing, this has helped develop skills and confidence in our members. The young people attending have shown a positive commitment to their bands, developing musical ability and important group social skills.The project put on 3 youth music concerts open to the public and attended by around 100 adults and children. Starfish also hosted a workshop at Western Road Primary school and a Starfish band performed at the eventThe company employs 3 part time workers.

Consultation with stakeholders

The company’s stakeholders are the 80 young members of the club. Feedback from them is taken regularly regarding the running of the project. This has influenced the way sessions are run, and the purchasing of relevant equipment. Members and parents are also consulted on the regularity and location of concerts and ways to raise money for the project.

Directors' remuneration

The total amount paid or receivable by directors in respect of qualifying services was £13,510.There were no other transactions or arrangements in connection with the remuneration of directors, or compensation for director’s loss of office, which require to be disclosed.

Transfer of assets

No transfer of assets other than for full consideration

This report was approved by the board of directors on
6 June 2024

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Iain Paxton
Status: Director