SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES UK C.I.C.

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
13116366 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 January 2023

Period of accounts

Start date: 1 February 2022

End date: 31 January 2023

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Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 January 2023

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

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Directors' report period ended 31 January 2023

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 31 January 2023

Principal activities of the company

Community Services



Directors

The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
1 February 2022 to 31 January 2023

Mr Norman James Powell
Ms Stephenie Linham
Miss Sarah Bishton
Mr Manjit Singh Jhally
Mrs Kuljit Kaur Sandhu
Mr Robert Wilson Eagle


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 2023

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Mr Norman James Powell
Status: Director

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Balance sheet

As at 31 January 2023

Notes 2023 13 months to 31 January 2022


£

£
Current assets
Debtors: 3 153
Cash at bank and in hand: 8,341 7,962
Total current assets: 8,494 7,962
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 4 ( 7,135 ) ( 6,881 )
Net current assets (liabilities): 1,359 1,081
Total assets less current liabilities: 1,359 1,081
Total net assets (liabilities): 1,359 1,081
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 1,359 1,081
Total members' funds: 1,359 1,081

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 January 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.

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 19 September 2023
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Mr Norman James Powell
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 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

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 January 2023

  • 2. Employees

    2023 13 months to 31 January 2022
    Average number of employees during the period 0 0

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 January 2023

3. Debtors

2023 13 months to 31 January 2022
£ £
Other debtors 153
Total 153

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 January 2023

4. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

2023 13 months to 31 January 2022
£ £
Taxation and social security 65 772
Accruals and deferred income 850 1,020
Other creditors 6,220 5,089
Total 7,135 6,881

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

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Company Number: 13116366 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 31 January 2023

Company activities and impact

In the year February 2022 to January 2023, Sustainable Communities UK CIC provided consultancy, training, community engagement and delivered community projects to support and develop the capacity of charities and local communities across the UK and to help reduce their carbon footprint. The Company’s activities have benefited the community in the following ways:We have run a set of free on line webinar sessions for small charities and community businesses on different aspects of running a small organisation: setting up a new organisation, the role of trustees/ directors, equalities, safeguarding, health and safety, carbon reduction in community buildings. Helped set up new and developed the governing structures of existing small charities and community businesses we worked with. Provided a business and financial planning service to charities and other community organisations Reviewed the policies and procedures of community organisations to ensure they are legally compliant, to help them meet specific quality standards and best serve their community Run an upcycling project for young people in South London Set up and supported partnership projects for disadvantaged young people and adults in Lambeth South London to prepare them for employment as early years workers, play and youth workers, and as community gardeners.

Consultation with stakeholders

Our stakeholders are divided into two groups. a the community groups from across the UK who have contacted us this year for support and advice, b community partners with whom we have delivered joint partnership projects a. We have been contacted by 36 community groups who have sought advice or support in meeting their needs and those of their local community. We have engaged with on-going work with 10 of these, varying from one off sessions to support over many months or throughout the financial year. We have obtained and sought feedback from 15 stakeholder organisations who have provided information on the impact of our work with them. This feedback has been very largely very positive and has shown that we have been flexible and adjusted our work to meet their needs according to their circumstances. b. We have worked with four partner organisations working either in London or across England to jointly deliver community projects for young people and adults around the environment, employment and training and to help them develop as organisations. Their feedback has shown how our expertise in governance, project management , training and consultation and has helped them improve their outputs and outcomes. This work has helped 18 young people and young adults aged between 16 and 31 years complete training and obtain employment and at least 12 young persons aged 8 to 15 years improve their relationships with their family and peers.

Directors' remuneration

The aggregate amount of emoluments paid to or receivable by directors in respect of qualifying services was £2,648.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
18 September 2023

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Norman Powell
Status: Director