MENOPAUSE ALLIANCE CIC

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
14164824 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 30 June 2023

Period of accounts

Start date: 10 June 2022

End date: 30 June 2023

MENOPAUSE ALLIANCE CIC

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 June 2023

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

MENOPAUSE ALLIANCE CIC

Directors' report period ended 30 June 2023

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 30 June 2023

Principal activities of the company

The company provided community-based peer menopause support and worked with health services in Bedfordshire.



Directors

The director shown below has held office during the period of
10 August 2022 to 30 June 2023

Nina Kuypers


The director shown below has held office during the whole of the period from
10 June 2022 to 30 June 2023

Anita Powel


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
28 February 2024

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Nina Kuypers
Status: Director

MENOPAUSE ALLIANCE CIC

Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 30 June 2023

13 months to 30 June 2023


£
Turnover: 0
Cost of sales: ( 111 )
Gross profit(or loss): (111)
Administrative expenses: ( 113 )
Operating profit(or loss): (224)
Profit(or loss) before tax: (224)
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: (224)

MENOPAUSE ALLIANCE CIC

Balance sheet

As at 30 June 2023

Notes 13 months to 30 June 2023


£
Current assets
Stocks:   0
Debtors:   0
Cash at bank and in hand: 0
Total current assets: 0
Prepayments and accrued income: 0
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year:   0
Net current assets (liabilities): 0
Total assets less current liabilities: 0
Provision for liabilities: ( 224 )
Total net assets (liabilities): (224)
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: (224)
Total members' funds: ( 224)

The notes form part of these financial statements

MENOPAUSE ALLIANCE CIC

Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 30 June 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 28 February 2024
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Anita Powel
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

MENOPAUSE ALLIANCE CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 June 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

MENOPAUSE ALLIANCE CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 June 2023

  • 2. Employees

    13 months to 30 June 2023
    Average number of employees during the period 0

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

MENOPAUSE ALLIANCE CIC

Company Number: 14164824 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 30 June 2023

Company activities and impact

Company activities and impactThe Menopause Alliance CIC has completed its first year, which has been a fantastic achievement for the organisation. The directors, delivery partners, and volunteers have put in a lot of effort to create a much-needed space for those in the local area who require support related to menopause.The organisation has made significant progress towards achieving its goals and objectives, thanks to everyone involved's hard work and dedication. They have successfully implemented various activities that have benefited many individuals who attended, exceeding our initial targets. The organisation has provided a safe and supportive space for those experiencing menopause to share their experiences and support each other, which has helped to reduce the stigma surrounding it. Additionally, their activities have generated much media interest, and there is more demand than available placements.Menopause Alliance's name came from the desire to work in partnership alliances with partners and relevant people within the health and menopause space. Anita Powell, the founder of Menopause Alliance, helped with research with the TV show producer Kate Muir and team in designing the Menopause Davina McCall Menopause TV show on Channel 4. Anita provided stories and recommendations on lived experiences of menopause from diverse communities. The Davina McCall menopause show has been influential in educating women on menopause.The Menopause midlife peer support group has successfully explored mental health, exercise, health education, menopause, and more. Monthly peer support meetings are available.Menopause Alliance recently organised a successful 'Menopause Training for Health Professionals' session in collaboration with Gynaecologists Dr Emily Davy and Dr Thanga Katimada, along with Menopause Nurse Leslie Quinn and the NHS BEDOC Menopause Lead. The event was attended by several NHS health professionals, where they were provided with training and discussed menopause-related topics. The Menopause Alliance team believes that the event will help improve local menopause healthcare within the NHS. The team is planning to hold a similar session in the future. The event was organised by Menopause Alliance, Dr Emily Davy, and Councillor Nesreen Akhtar.TV doctor Dr Zoe Williams interviewed Anita Powell as part of Magic FM Radio International Women's Day Week to discuss menopause in black women.As a member of the Astellas Pharmaceutical International Patient Centricity Committee, Menopause Alliance helps the international Pharma Company to understand the experiences of women going through menopause in various communities, including those with lower socioeconomic status.Anita Powell, the Founder of Menopause Alliance, was interviewed for the Newson Podcast. She discussed how menopause affects lower socioeconomic groups and diverse communities and the importance of menopause support in the community.Members of the Menopause Alliances were filmed as part of BBC Maestro's online educational platform, but the footage has not been broadcast yet. The group has organised several exercise classes and a walking group to encourage menopause and movement. They were also fortunate to have a guest trainer, Alex Goulding, who is a world record breaker, mental health advocate, and personal trainer, to provide exercise and support to the group.The Menopause Alliance was invited to an exclusive event at Boots in London, where celebrities and menopause groups gathered to discuss the topic.We organised a Men and Menopause event to educate men and equip women with skills to manage menopause while communicating with their partners with Clare Copleston, a Meaningful Education Practice CIC therapist.Anita Powell participated in the Noon Menopause event organised by Eleanor Mills, my ex-guardian newspaper editor, to encourage discussion about menopause and diversity.Anita Powell participated as a panellist in the Flux State event, an online community gathering centred around menopause and its impact on the community.

Consultation with stakeholders

Consultation with stakeholdersWe have been regularly consulting with peer group attendees, volunteers, health professionals, and the wider community audience through talks, questionnaires, and research. The information gained from the consultations was used to plan the mentioned activities and future activities.

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
28 February 2024

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Anita Powell
Status: Director