BETHESDA COMMUNITY CARE CIC

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
13106364 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 December 2023

Period of accounts

Start date: 1 January 2023

End date: 31 December 2023

BETHESDA COMMUNITY CARE CIC

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2023

Balance sheet
Additional notes
Balance sheet notes
Community Interest Report

BETHESDA COMMUNITY CARE CIC

Balance sheet

As at 31 December 2023

Notes 2023 2022


£

£
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand: 612 5,019
Total current assets: 612 5,019
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 3 ( 375 ) ( 4,747 )
Net current assets (liabilities): 237 272
Total assets less current liabilities: 237 272
Total net assets (liabilities): 237 272
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 237 272
Total members' funds: 237 272

The notes form part of these financial statements

BETHESDA COMMUNITY CARE CIC

Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 December 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 23 February 2024
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Sharon Jennifer BROWN
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

BETHESDA COMMUNITY CARE CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2023

  • 1. Accounting policies

    Basis of measurement and preparation

    These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of Financial Reporting Standard 101

BETHESDA COMMUNITY CARE CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2023

  • 2. Employees

    2023 2022
    Average number of employees during the period 0 1

BETHESDA COMMUNITY CARE CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2023

3. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

2023 2022
£ £
Taxation and social security 64
Other creditors 375 4,683
Total 375 4,747

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

BETHESDA COMMUNITY CARE CIC

Company Number: 13106364 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 31 December 2023

Company activities and impact

Bethesda Community Care CIC BCC is a non profit community interest Company established in December 2020 based in Wembley and operates in London and Greater London Our mission is to support the vulnerable in the community and parents and carers of children with special needs and disabilitiesOn 4th February 2023 BCC put on a Valentines Day disco for children with special educational needs and disabilities and their families with a grant received from Love Where You Live Brent BCC wanted the families to experience a disco where they can meet other children and build relationships with their peers and express themselves freely Parents have a place to come and enjoy an evening out with their children There has not been a space for special needs teenagers and Bethesda Community Care wanted to create that Through our local networking and publicity we were able to attract 25 people altogether The people who attended DISCO came from a variety of backgrounds such as Asian Black Caribbean African and Brazilian and Eastern Europeandifference project made The provision of weekly or monthly coffee mornings resulted in people saying that they made social connections The children were free to express themselves They felt supported and not so alone The ParentsCarers wanted more discos and activities for children It was an opportunity for neurodiverse children to have a valentines event One parent said it was good to get them out of the house away from the computerOn 1 st April 2023 BCC ended their SEND Art Therapy for KS2 childrenArt therapy provides a safe and nonverbal means for children with SEN to express theiremotions and experiences Through various art techniques they can explore andcommunicate their feelings leading to improved emotional regulation and selfawarenessThe Art therapy enhanced the childrens communication skills by encouraging the children toexpress themselves visually and engage in dialogue about their artwork It also offeredopportunities for collaborative artmaking promoting social interaction and teamwork amongparticipantsMany children with SEND have difficulties with sensory processing Art therapy can helpstimulate their sensory systems and support sensory integration by incorporating various artmaterials and textures into the therapeutic process This can contribute to improved sensoryregulation and a better understanding of sensory experiencesWe thought that engaging in art activities can promote relaxation and stress reduction Arttherapy provides a therapeutic outlet for children to unwind focus their attention on thecreative process and experience a sense of calm This can be particularly beneficial forchildren with SEN who may experience heightened levels of stress or anxietyWe aimed to helpt the children with SEND to gain a sense of empowerment and develop skillsto advocate for themselves By visually expressing their needs desires and perspectivesthey can become more assertive and proactive in communicating their requirements to othersPlease see separate sheetOther services Community Engagement coproduction and information sharing with professionals Helping out at Mental Health events Wellbeing and social events Attending workshops about Sustainability so as to share with the community Resources on Mental Health and Special educational needs services

Consultation with stakeholders

Our main stakeholders areParents and carers of children with special needsYoung People with SENDPeople with low Mental health symptomsBrent Health MattersHealth WatchMetropolitan and Thames Valley Housing AssociationWe consulted with the Parents at Brent Schools The parents said they would like coffee mornings available because they had just moved into the area and would like to get to know people and also improve their wellbeing and mental healthOur extensive outreach and networking activities continue to allow us to be representative to a wide range of communities and instrumental in consultations for mental health activities Wehave established memberships for wellbeing days out to provide peer to peer support

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
23 February 2024

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Sharon Jennifer BROWN
Status: Director