B3 - BUMPS, BIRTH AND BELONGING C.I.C.

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
14689585 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 29 February 2024

Period of accounts

Start date: 27 February 2023

End date: 29 February 2024

B3 - BUMPS, BIRTH AND BELONGING C.I.C.

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 29 February 2024

Directors report
Balance sheet
Additional notes
Balance sheet notes
Community Interest Report

B3 - BUMPS, BIRTH AND BELONGING C.I.C.

Directors' report period ended 29 February 2024

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 29 February 2024

Directors

The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
27 February 2023 to 29 February 2024

Nicole Lawal
Simone Omishola


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
15 April 2024

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Nicole Lawal
Status: Director

B3 - BUMPS, BIRTH AND BELONGING C.I.C.

Balance sheet

As at 29 February 2024

Notes 2024


£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets: 3 1,159
Total fixed assets: 1,159
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand: 9,583
Total current assets: 9,583
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 4 ( 478 )
Net current assets (liabilities): 9,105
Total assets less current liabilities: 10,264
Total net assets (liabilities): 10,264
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 10,264
Total members' funds: 10,264

The notes form part of these financial statements

B3 - BUMPS, BIRTH AND BELONGING C.I.C.

Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 29 February 2024 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 15 April 2024
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Nicole Lawal
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

B3 - BUMPS, BIRTH AND BELONGING C.I.C.

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 29 February 2024

  • 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

    Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy

    Tangible fixed assets, other than freehold land, are stated at cost or valuation less depreciation and any provision for impairment. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost or valuation of fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives.

B3 - BUMPS, BIRTH AND BELONGING C.I.C.

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 29 February 2024

  • 2. Employees

    2024
    Average number of employees during the period 1

B3 - BUMPS, BIRTH AND BELONGING C.I.C.

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 29 February 2024

3. Tangible assets

Land & buildings Plant & machinery Fixtures & fittings Office equipment Motor vehicles Total
Cost £ £ £ £ £ £
Additions 1,449 1,449
Disposals
Revaluations
Transfers
At 29 February 2024 1,449 1,449
Depreciation
Charge for year 290 290
On disposals
Other adjustments
At 29 February 2024 290 290
Net book value
At 29 February 2024 1,159 1,159

B3 - BUMPS, BIRTH AND BELONGING C.I.C.

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 29 February 2024

4. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

2024
£
Accruals and deferred income 478
Total 478

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

B3 - BUMPS, BIRTH AND BELONGING C.I.C.

Company Number: 14689585 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 29 February 2024

Company activities and impact

B3 - Bumps, Birth and Belonging CIC has had a significant impact on the mental and emotional well-being of women and families of African and Caribbean heritage in Thurrock, Essex. Through our peer support programmes, antenatal education, and counselling services, B3 has provided vital support to women in the perinatal period, helping them feel more empowered and better equipped to cope with the challenges of pregnancy and motherhood.In total, 27 women have attended B3's peer support programme, with an average of 8-10 women attending each session. B3 has also provided 1:1 support to six pregnant women, resulting in positive birth experiences and a feeling of empowerment to make decisions that were right for their families. Two women have accessed free counselling services with improved GAD and PHQ-9 scores at the end and two more women are currently in the process of receiving talking therapy, which is a testament to the effectiveness of B3's support.In addition to providing essential support services, B3 has also engaged with the local community through two successful events. The Christmas party held in Tilbury (a borough in the 10% most deprived in England) raised awareness of the organisation, provided informal support to mothers, engaged with fathers, and highlighted the support available within the family hubs. Similarly, the B3 Be Well day held in Purfleet on March 9th saw 22 parents and 13 children attend and gain increased awareness of menstrual and emotional health/well-being. The day also included valuable workshops from black female specialists, that provided strategies to support emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing, which will benefit these parents and children in the long term. These engagement days were held in a safe space which enabled the beneficiaries to be interactive, and relaxed and express themselves freely amongst like-minded individuals, who are in similar positions.Overall, B3 - Bumps, Birth and Belonging CIC has made a great contribution to addressing the health inequalities and improving outcomes for African and Caribbean heritage families in Thurrock, Essex. Our culturally competent and relevant work has had a positive impact on the community thus far, with women and families reporting increased feelings of support, reduced isolation, and greater empowerment to make decisions that improve their wellbeing and quality of life.

Consultation with stakeholders

B3’s stakeholders are the community we serve which are women and parents of African and Caribbean heritage. These families are currently in Thurrock Essex - The managing director lives has lived in Thurrock for a number of years and consults with parents who come through the hub at each group, via phone calls and the company website. They also consulted with the community stakeholders via a survey and at the engagement events. The research revealed a need for more regular groups – hence the move from once per month to twice and monthly walks. However, the ideal would be weekly groups which will aim to accommodate in the future (46% of respondents). The beneficiaries have also raised the issue that the groups are on weekdays and therefore working parents are unable to reap the benefits. This is also In our 12-month plan to have group peer support virtually or on a Saturday to address this issue. The research also identified that transport/distance and money is an issue for attending groups (30%).We keep the survey open and post the link monthly on social media in addition to making new participants aware of it when the get in contact with us. This will encourage more people to have their say and also have feedback forms after events.

Directors' remuneration

The aggregated number of emoluments paid to or receivable by directors in respect of qualifying services was £4,507.91There were no other transactions or arrangements in connection with the remuneration of directors, or compensation for directors’ loss of office, which is required to be disclosed

Transfer of assets

No transfer of assets other than for full consideration

This report was approved by the board of directors on
15 April 2024

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Nicole Lawal
Status: Director