DIFF-ABILITY CIC

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
12164095 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 August 2023

Period of accounts

Start date: 1 September 2022

End date: 31 August 2023

DIFF-ABILITY CIC

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 August 2023

Profit and loss
Balance sheet
Additional notes
Community Interest Report

DIFF-ABILITY CIC

Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 31 August 2023

2023 2022


£

£
Administrative expenses: ( 1,456 ) ( 2,897 )
Other operating income: 1,767 1,722
Operating profit(or loss): 311 (1,175)
Profit(or loss) before tax: 311 (1,175)
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: 311 (1,175)

DIFF-ABILITY CIC

Balance sheet

As at 31 August 2023

Notes 2023 2022


£

£
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 0 0
Total members' funds: 0 0

The notes form part of these financial statements

DIFF-ABILITY CIC

Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 August 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 20 November 2023
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Cristina Bowman
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

DIFF-ABILITY CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 August 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

DIFF-ABILITY CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 August 2023

  • 2. Employees

    2023 2022
    Average number of employees during the period 0 0

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

DIFF-ABILITY CIC

Company Number: 12164095 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 31 August 2023

Company activities and impact

Diff-Ability aims to create opportunities for people with Down’s syndrome and learning disabilities. Sometimes working in collaboration with others to create a stronger community and share skillsets. Sometimes acting as a platform for self-advocates to have their voice heard.Diff-Ability co-produced and distributed ‘welcome to the world’ packs to Hospitals and new parents across the UK. Supporting good mental health of new parents, signposting to support and giving baby the best start in life. 2023 saw us taking part in an NHS video showing how they benefit parents, babies and staff. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--m7D4EWckM&feature=youtu.beHappy Mums Foundation Collaboration, continuing a mental health ‘Time for me’ support group, for parents of children with Down’s syndrome, disability & Autism to chat openly about their struggles and any mental health needs they may have. Supporting good mental health and signposting to support where needed. 2023 saw us start co facilitating a face to face group based in Penrith, Cumbria.Just for fun Makaton choir, ran by people with Down’s syndrome. Keeps Makaton in regular use as a form of communication. Creates a friendship group to support good mental health and wellbeing.Our online ‘open mic nights’ have seen people with different abilities joining us from across the globe, sharing their talents, having fun, promoting positive mental health and wellbeing, reducing the feeling of isolation. Big Blackpool get together 2023 for families from the Down’s syndrome community had a weekend Holiday at Haven. We also had a Blackpool Zoo meet up.We have had some get togethers with parents and children.Continuing Collaboration with AuPeer, bringing peer support to parents who have Autism themselves

Consultation with stakeholders

Subscribers are asked what they would like to see happen, which dates, which area and at what times.Other local groups are asked their opinions and where possible collaborations are made to create a stronger community, reach more people and share our skillsets to support our wider community.

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
20 November 2023

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Cristina Bowman
Status: Director