COLCHESTER DIVERSE COMMUNITIES NETWORK (CDCN) C.I.C.

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
14010250 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 March 2023

Period of accounts

Start date: 29 March 2022

End date: 31 March 2023

COLCHESTER DIVERSE COMMUNITIES NETWORK (CDCN) C.I.C.

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2023

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

COLCHESTER DIVERSE COMMUNITIES NETWORK (CDCN) C.I.C.

Directors' report period ended 31 March 2023

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

Principal activities of the company

The Colchester Diverse Communities Network (CDCN) is a dynamic and inclusive network of organizations that collectively represent a wide range of diverse communities in Colchester. We aim to foster understanding, appreciation, and collaboration among these communities, promoting social cohesion and a sense of belonging for all. By working together, we aim to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone's unique heritage is valued and celebrated. The proposed work will let Diverse communities continue to make a difference in our city with the following outcome.- pride in own culture- community ties strengthened across cultures- role models for young and old4-encourage community engagement from the public- use as a model of healthy foods, practises and lifestyles- combat loneliness- combat isolation- encourage safe spaces for shared dialogue and fun



Directors

The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
29 March 2022 to 31 March 2023

Udai Bahadurgurung
Ven Hokandara Pannavamsa Thero
Satishchandra Thaker
Rachel Wainaina-Walton
Maria Wilby
Rachael Njuguna
Bhupendra Patel


Secretary Ven Hokandara Pannavamsa Thero

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 January 2024

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Udai Bahadurgurung
Status: Director

COLCHESTER DIVERSE COMMUNITIES NETWORK (CDCN) C.I.C.

Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 31 March 2023

2023


£
Turnover: 500
Gross profit(or loss): 500
Administrative expenses: ( 60 )
Operating profit(or loss): 440
Profit(or loss) before tax: 440
Tax: ( 84 )
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: 356

COLCHESTER DIVERSE COMMUNITIES NETWORK (CDCN) C.I.C.

Balance sheet

As at 31 March 2023

Notes 2023


£
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand: 1,000
Total current assets: 1,000
Net current assets (liabilities): 1,000
Total assets less current liabilities: 1,000
Provision for liabilities: ( 144 )
Total net assets (liabilities): 856
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 856
Total members' funds: 856

The notes form part of these financial statements

COLCHESTER DIVERSE COMMUNITIES NETWORK (CDCN) C.I.C.

Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 March 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 19 January 2024
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Udai Bahadurgurung
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

COLCHESTER DIVERSE COMMUNITIES NETWORK (CDCN) C.I.C.

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 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

COLCHESTER DIVERSE COMMUNITIES NETWORK (CDCN) C.I.C.

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2023

  • 2. Employees

    2023
    Average number of employees during the period 0

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

COLCHESTER DIVERSE COMMUNITIES NETWORK (CDCN) C.I.C.

Company Number: 14010250 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 31 March 2023

Company activities and impact

CDCN has been successful in bringing together more than 35 minority communities based in Colchester under the CDCN umbrella. We have successfully conveyed the Colchester Carnival together with the support of these minority communities, local funding organisations and private organisations- celebrating diversity Colchester.

Consultation with stakeholders

No consultation with stakeholders

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 January 2024

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Udai Bahadurgurung
Status: Director