GREEN GRASS CENTRE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
07698784 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 July 2023

Period of accounts

Start date: 1 August 2022

End date: 31 July 2023

GREEN GRASS CENTRE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 July 2023

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

GREEN GRASS CENTRE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Directors' report period ended 31 July 2023

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

Directors

The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
1 August 2022 to 31 July 2023

Mrs L Hayes
Mrs J Carter
Ms A Atherton
Miss D Prescott


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
30 April 2024

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Mrs L Hayes
Status: Director

GREEN GRASS CENTRE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 31 July 2023

2023 2022


£

£
Turnover: 57,858 64,639
Gross profit(or loss): 57,858 64,639
Administrative expenses: ( 69,477 ) ( 60,849 )
Operating profit(or loss): (11,619) 3,790
Interest payable and similar charges: ( 200 )
Profit(or loss) before tax: (11,819) 3,790
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: (11,819) 3,790

GREEN GRASS CENTRE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Balance sheet

As at 31 July 2023

Notes 2023 2022


£

£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets: 3 2,380 2,402
Total fixed assets: 2,380 2,402
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand: 66,917 76,286
Total current assets: 66,917 76,286
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 4 ( 21,444 ) ( 19,016 )
Net current assets (liabilities): 45,473 57,270
Total assets less current liabilities: 47,853 59,672
Total net assets (liabilities): 47,853 59,672
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 47,853 59,672
Total members' funds: 47,853 59,672

The notes form part of these financial statements

GREEN GRASS CENTRE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 July 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 30 April 2024
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Mrs L Hayes
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

GREEN GRASS CENTRE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 July 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

    Turnover policy

    Turnover represents amounts received from funding, grants and room hire and is recognised on receipt.

GREEN GRASS CENTRE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 July 2023

  • 2. Employees

    2023 2022
    Average number of employees during the period 3 3

GREEN GRASS CENTRE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 July 2023

3. Tangible assets

Land & buildings Plant & machinery Fixtures & fittings Office equipment Motor vehicles Total
Cost £ £ £ £ £ £
At 1 August 2022 3,500 12,314 15,814
Additions 1,055 1,055
Disposals
Revaluations
Transfers
At 31 July 2023 3,500 13,369 16,869
Depreciation
At 1 August 2022 2,686 10,726 13,412
Charge for year 204 873 1,077
On disposals
Other adjustments
At 31 July 2023 2,890 11,599 14,489
Net book value
At 31 July 2023 610 1,770 2,380
At 31 July 2022 814 1,588 2,402

GREEN GRASS CENTRE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 July 2023

4. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

2023 2022
£ £
Trade creditors 683
Accruals and deferred income 12,913 12,913
Other creditors 7,848 6,103
Total 21,444 19,016

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

GREEN GRASS CENTRE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Company Number: 07698784 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 31 July 2023

Company activities and impact

The Green Grass Centre is a community resource centre providing a much-needed provision in one of Wigan Boroughs most deprived areas to support the community offering equal opportunities to help everyone to succeed to the highest level. Providing opportunities for children, young people and their families to interact with others from different backgrounds and promote social inclusion focusing on raising aspirations and attainment for all including those of ethnic and social economic status.The centre aims are to provide brief interventions helping people to enjoy learning and lead a heathier lifestyle, to help reduce unemployment by offering volunteering and work experience. Supporting parents with basic skills in order to impact on their children’s education achievements and to improve their aspirations and attainment. The centre continues to grow with lots of new projects. We work alongside with Emerge to provide food in our pantry to sell at a lower price to help families and residents. We also are in partnership with “we are with you” the drug and alcohol team who use the centre to meet their clients. A cup of conversation is a great project to get people out of isolation. Free tea, coffee and refreshments and bingo are provided.All the adult community learning classes are very well attended and help to raise self-esteem and confidence. We do not judge anyone and we have an excellent reputation for making progress with those who are difficult to engage.The centre has benefited the community in lots of ways, get healthier on the be well walks. The course has helped lots of clients to receive level 2 in Maths and English. A young lady went on to study architecture at university.

Consultation with stakeholders

We consult with clients as stated in part 1 above, asking what they want and have a vey active social media to help consult with our members.

Directors' remuneration

The aggregate amount of emoluments paid to or receivable by directors in respect of qualifying services was £15,711.There were no other transactions or arrangements in connection with the remuneration of directors, or compensation for director's loss of office, which require 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
25 April 2024

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Mrs Lynn Hayes
Status: Director