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Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
09948104 (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

The company's principal activity during the year continued to be that of providing educational and practical skills to young adults with physical or learning disabilities.



Directors

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

A Hemmings
Shaun Eddy
Neil Walton


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
20 October 2023

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: A Hemmings
Status: Director

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Balance sheet

As at 31 January 2023

Notes 2023 2022


£

£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets: 3 4,810 10,792
Total fixed assets: 4,810 10,792
Current assets
Debtors: 4 400 400
Cash at bank and in hand: 17,788 24,716
Total current assets: 18,188 25,116
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 5 ( 506 ) ( 613 )
Net current assets (liabilities): 17,682 24,503
Total assets less current liabilities: 22,492 35,295
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year: 6 ( 23,682 ) ( 37,682 )
Total net assets (liabilities): (1,190) (2,387)
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: (1,190) ( 2,387)
Total members' funds: ( 1,190) (2,387)

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 20 October 2023
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: A Hemmings
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

    Turnover policy

    Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of discounts and value added taxes. Turnover includes revenue earned from the sale of goods and from the rendering of services. Turnover from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have transferred to the buyer. Turnover from the rendering of services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion of the contract. The stage of completion of a contract is measured by comparing the costs incurred for work performed to date to the total estimated contract costs.

    Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy

    Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulative depreciation and any accumulative impairment losses. Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets, other than freehold land, at rates calculated to write off the cost, less estimated residual value, of each asset evenly over its expected useful life, as follows:Freehold buildings - over 50 YearsLeasehold land and buildings - over the lease termPlant and machinery - over 5 yearsFixtures, fittings, tools and equipment - over 5 years

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 January 2023

  • 2. Employees

    2023 2022
    Average number of employees during the period 3 3

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 January 2023

3. Tangible assets

Land & buildings Plant & machinery Fixtures & fittings Office equipment Motor vehicles Total
Cost £ £ £ £ £ £
At 1 February 2022 19,802 9,000 28,802
Additions 994 994
Disposals ( 3,039 ) ( 9,000 ) ( 12,039 )
Revaluations
Transfers
At 31 January 2023 17,757 0 17,757
Depreciation
At 1 February 2022 12,610 5,400 18,010
Charge for year 2,768 2,768
On disposals ( 2,431 ) ( 5,400 ) ( 7,831 )
Other adjustments
At 31 January 2023 12,947 0 12,947
Net book value
At 31 January 2023 4,810 0 4,810
At 31 January 2022 7,192 3,600 10,792

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 January 2023

4. Debtors

2023 2022
£ £
Other debtors 400 400
Total 400 400

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 January 2023

5. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

2023 2022
£ £
Trade creditors 72
Taxation and social security 261 541
Other creditors 245
Total 506 613

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 January 2023

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

2023 2022
£ £
Bank loans and overdrafts 20,000 20,000
Other creditors 3,682 17,682
Total 23,682 37,682

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

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Company Number: 09948104 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 31 January 2023

Company activities and impact

The company works with young people who have mental health issues and or physical / learning disabilities.to increase the skills, confidence and capacity of our client group in order to improve the quality of their life and their carers. We work with vulnerable and hard to reach groups of young people to ensure their voices are heard, build their emotional resilience and empower them to participate fully and affect their decision-making processes. We help obtain equal access to opportunities, not to suffer through ignorance of their rights, and become self-reliant members of the society. We raise our client’s awareness of social exclusion and the disadvantages, helping them to understand their own needs and provide opportunities for them to be a full member of the society. We provide customised, one to one support for individuals, who might otherwise be unable to reach their potential and to help them develop life skills, self-esteem and confidence so that they can access further education and / or employment.Developing Healthy Eating Skills: With support and encouragement, we can demonstrate the importance of healthy eating and healthy lifestyle options through developing cookery skills. We aim to provide the essential skills that will enable young people to progress towards independent living through learning how to cook and plan a meal.Learning Together: We strive to ensure that we get the best outcome for all individuals by building on their experience and developing new skills for their future needs. A provision of IT skills are available to assist and guide safe usage of the Internet along with basic skills and applications in Microsoft Office and other relevant software packages.Sporting & Leisure opportunities: We offer sporting and leisure opportunities and promote fun whilst exercising within a safe and welcoming environment. We will provide opportunities to participate in disability sporting events in outside communities; this will provide social opportunities to meet and engage with people from other communities.

Consultation with stakeholders

We listen to the needs of our clients and their carers and plan our support programme to reflect their needs.

Directors' remuneration

The aggregate amount of emoluments paid to or receivable by directors in respect of qualifying services was £14,950.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
20 October 2023

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Anthony Hemmings
Status: Director