HUNDRED RIVER FARM CIC

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
12245913 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 October 2023

Period of accounts

Start date: 1 November 2022

End date: 31 October 2023

HUNDRED RIVER FARM CIC

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 October 2023

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

HUNDRED RIVER FARM CIC

Directors' report period ended 31 October 2023

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

Principal activities of the company

The principal activities of the company include the management and operation of an outdoor education project and community events.



Directors

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

Jacqueline Donovan
Chloe Donovan


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
1 May 2024

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Jacqueline Donovan
Status: Director

HUNDRED RIVER FARM CIC

Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 31 October 2023

2023 2022


£

£
Turnover: 3,470 13,789
Cost of sales: ( 225 ) ( 10 )
Gross profit(or loss): 3,245 13,779
Administrative expenses: ( 2,939 ) ( 14,149 )
Operating profit(or loss): 306 (370)
Profit(or loss) before tax: 306 (370)
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: 306 (370)

HUNDRED RIVER FARM CIC

Balance sheet

As at 31 October 2023

Notes 2023 2022


£

£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets: 3 209 0
Total fixed assets: 209 0
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand: 1,986 3,114
Total current assets: 1,986 3,114
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 4 ( 97 ) ( 1,662 )
Net current assets (liabilities): 1,889 1,452
Total assets less current liabilities: 2,098 1,452
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year: 5 ( 2,069 ) 0
Total net assets (liabilities): 29 1,452
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 29 1,452
Total members' funds: 29 1,452

The notes form part of these financial statements

HUNDRED RIVER FARM CIC

Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 October 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 1 May 2024
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Jacqueline Donovan
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

HUNDRED RIVER FARM CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 October 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

HUNDRED RIVER FARM CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 October 2023

  • 2. Employees

    2023 2022
    Average number of employees during the period 0 2

HUNDRED RIVER FARM CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 October 2023

3. Tangible assets

Land & buildings Plant & machinery Fixtures & fittings Office equipment Motor vehicles Total
Cost £ £ £ £ £ £
At 1 November 2022 0 0
Additions 209 209
Disposals
Revaluations
Transfers
At 31 October 2023 209 209
Depreciation
At 1 November 2022 0 0
Charge for year 0 0
On disposals
Other adjustments
At 31 October 2023 0 0
Net book value
At 31 October 2023 209 209
At 31 October 2022 0 0

HUNDRED RIVER FARM CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 October 2023

4. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

2023 2022
£ £
Other creditors 97 1,662
Total 97 1,662

HUNDRED RIVER FARM CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 October 2023

5. Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year note

2023 2022
£ £
Other creditors 2,069 0
Total 2,069 0

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

HUNDRED RIVER FARM CIC

Company Number: 12245913 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 31 October 2023

Company activities and impact

Due to losing access to our premises during this financial year we were unable to operate our groups as normal and so have hosted significantly less activities than previously. Sessions remained well attended and group sizes have been maintained since covid. There were 348 separate bookings overall which comprised:17 Magic Garden Sessions with 65 bookings.10 attendees per session average6 half-term family days with 180 bookings30 attendees per session averageThe Half-term and Pre-school sessions include animal encounters, helping people understand where their food comes from, ‘wow’ a walk of wonder looking at the seasonal changes of the countryside through exploring nature on the farm, several craft activities and free play. The companies’ activities benefited the community during this time in the following ways:Spending time in nature and having contact with animals is shown to have a positive impact on well-being, particularly for children under five years, by providing both physical and mental stimulation. We provide opportunities to be active outdoors and engage in learning through play, which helps to reduce the likelihood of obesity-related health problems. This also allows children to explore the outdoor environment in a direct and hands-on way creating problem solving opportunities which advances their understanding of the world.Informing participants about their food choices increases the transparency around how the food we eat goes from field to fork, which can lead to healthier lifestyle choices.Exposure to nature has been linked to a host of benefits, including improved attention, lower stress, better mood, reduced risk of psychiatric disorders and even upticks in empathy and cooperation.Providing educational and engaging sessions which promote seasonal wildlife helps participants understand how they can enhance their local habitats and benefit local biodiversity. Providing an outdoor environment as an alternative to traditional educational settings allows individuals to express themselves in beneficial ways which would normally be restricted. Providing practical experience of animal care develops individuals' knowledge from their educational courses. This helps to open up additional career paths and develops participants employability skills in a functional working environment. By providing the opportunity for individuals to work as part of a small team with the staff on site it facilitates the development of social and co-operational skills which can benefit them in both their personal and working lives. Research has shown that producing food is very beneficial for children and young people with SEND. These benefits are shown in the learning and skills development of the client leading to improvements in self confidence.

Consultation with stakeholders

The company’s stakeholders are the participants who attended groups who are consulted through discussion regarding preferences for the themes and content of upcoming sessions. This is achieved via an anonymous voluntary feedback form which is emailed to participants after they have attended a session. Responses on our social media page and website is also encouraged and used as feedback on sessions and activities. A selection of comments received includes:We visited today and had a fantastic time. The children and adults enjoyed it as much as each other, lots to do, educational, good old fashioned fun, enabled the children to use their imagination. Jackie was so friendly and welcoming, will definitely be returning, would be great for a school trip with young children.Incredible little find! My son absolutely loved it and we have booked to come again in the holidays with my oldest son. Jackie is really lovely and knowledgeable and is so patient with the children and makes sure they all get a fair try in everything that's going on. You can tell this is more than a job for her; she is passionate about every aspect of her role.Perfect for our 3.5 year old. Super animal handling and feeding; mud kitchen...friendly and knowledgeable, clearly a passion project.

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
1 May 2024

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Jacqueline Donovan
Status: Director