CHILL EAST LOTHIAN CIC

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
SC720171 (Scotland)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 January 2023

Period of accounts

Start date: 18 January 2022

End date: 31 January 2023

CHILL EAST LOTHIAN CIC

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 January 2023

Balance sheet
Additional notes
Balance sheet notes
Community Interest Report

CHILL EAST LOTHIAN CIC

Balance sheet

As at 31 January 2023

Notes 2023


£
Fixed assets
Intangible assets:   0
Tangible assets:   0
Investments:   0
Total fixed assets: 0
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand: 1,007
Total current assets: 1,007
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 3 ( 1,066 )
Net current assets (liabilities): (59)
Total assets less current liabilities: (59)
Total net assets (liabilities): (59)
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: (59)
Total members' funds: ( 59)

The notes form part of these financial statements

CHILL EAST LOTHIAN CIC

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

Name: Katherine Cunningham
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

CHILL EAST LOTHIAN CIC

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

CHILL EAST LOTHIAN CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 January 2023

  • 2. Employees

    2023
    Average number of employees during the period 0

CHILL EAST LOTHIAN CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 January 2023

3. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

2023
£
Accruals and deferred income 1,066
Total 1,066

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

CHILL EAST LOTHIAN CIC

Company Number: SC720171 (Scotland)

Year Ending: 31 January 2023

Company activities and impact

The company runs Chill East Lothian, offering free sea dipping courses for people with mental health issues within the local community. Each course involves 1 session (1hour) every week for 8 weeks with a Chill coach and qualified lifeguard present to provide support, reassuranceand guidance.Established in March 2022, the company secured funds to complete an 8 week pilot course, between August and October, to determine the interest and potential success of this service.This benefitted the local community in the following ways:>The pilot course provided 16 local people with the opportunity to experience the many mental and physical health benefits of cold water therapy in a safe and supported environment.>Evaluation of the pilot course highlighted that additionally to the benefits of cold water therapy participants gained social benefits provided by a new network of friends within the community, sustained following the course.>Over the 8 weeks participants were taught safe swimming practices allowing them to confidently continue sea dipping themselves once the course was completed – learning a worthwhile sustainable skill.>Funding allows this service to be provided to local residents free of charge removing any financial barriers to potential participants.>The courses provide a service to address the increasing prevalence of depression and anxiety within the local community.>The service provides paid sessional work for 5 local people.

Consultation with stakeholders

The companies stakeholders are the funding providers and local residents who will participate in our courses. The directors of the company have lived in the local area for a number of years and are passionate about sharing their love of sea swimming and the benefits it can have on mental health with others.The pilot course was funded by the North Berwick Area Partnership, a local organisation with the interests of the local residents at its core. A detailed application process occurred highlighting why we felt our service was needed (research showed an increase in depression post COVID pandemic), what benefits our service would provide to local residents and how we would deliver these before any funding was granted. The funders had a detailed continual evaluation process occurring before, duringand after the pilot course to monitor its success in delivering the benefits promised and highlighting any recommended improvements for future courses. The pilot course was advertised and quickly all 16places were filled, with a long waiting list highlighting that local residents were very keen to participate.The participants on the course also completed evaluation forms following the course to highlight the strengths and weaknesses of the course and how it could be run better which have been used when planning our courses for 2023/24. The coaches and lifeguards have also completed these evaluations which have led to improvements in the running of future courses.

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
9 October 2023

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Katherine Cunningham
Status: Director