YAWN LIFE CIC

Company Registration Number:
08532549 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 May 2024

Period of accounts

Start date: 1 June 2023

End date: 31 May 2024

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Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 May 2024

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

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Directors' report period ended 31 May 2024

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 31 May 2024

Principal activities of the company

The principal activity of the company during the year was that of the provision of day care facilities for adults with learning disabilities and support for parents and carers.



Directors

The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
1 June 2023 to 31 May 2024

Jeanette Tennyson
Julie Woodhouse


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
9 July 2024

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Jeanette Tennyson
Status: Director

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Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 31 May 2024

2024 2023


£

£
Turnover: 509,738 467,653
Cost of sales: ( 8,840 ) ( 8,549 )
Gross profit(or loss): 500,898 459,104
Administrative expenses: ( 473,450 ) ( 449,648 )
Operating profit(or loss): 27,448 9,456
Profit(or loss) before tax: 27,448 9,456
Tax: ( 5,511 ) 6,160
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: 21,937 15,616

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Balance sheet

As at 31 May 2024

Notes 2024 2023


£

£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets: 3 61,091 33,637
Total fixed assets: 61,091 33,637
Current assets
Debtors: 4 52,421 57,905
Cash at bank and in hand: 89,595 68,665
Total current assets: 142,016 126,570
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 5 ( 93,217 ) ( 77,765 )
Net current assets (liabilities): 48,799 48,805
Total assets less current liabilities: 109,890 82,442
Provision for liabilities: ( 12,238 ) ( 6,727 )
Total net assets (liabilities): 97,652 75,715
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital: 2 2
Profit and loss account: 97,650 75,713
Total Shareholders' funds: 97,652 75,715

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 May 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.

This report was approved by the board of directors on 9 July 2024
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Julie Woodhouse
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 May 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

    Turnover policy

    Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for goods supplied and services rendered, net of discounts and Value Added Tax.Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership have transferred to the buyer (usually on despatch of the goods); the amount of revenue can be measured reliably; it is probable that the associated economic benefits will flow to the entity; and the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transactions can be measured reliably.Revenue from the rendering of services is measured by reference to the stage of completion of the service transaction at the end of the reporting period provided that the outcome can be reliably estimated. When the outcome cannot be reliably estimated, revenue is recognised only to the extent that it is probable the expenses recognised will be recovered.

    Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy

    Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost or valuation of an asset, less its residual value, over the useful economic life of that asset as follows:Leasehold improvements - 20% straight lineFurniture and fixtures - 25% straight lineMotor vehicles - 25% reducing balanceOffice equipment - 25% straight line

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 May 2024

  • 2. Employees

    2024 2023
    Average number of employees during the period 13 13

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 May 2024

3. Tangible assets

Land & buildings Plant & machinery Fixtures & fittings Office equipment Motor vehicles Total
Cost £ £ £ £ £ £
At 1 June 2023 20,476 31,809 8,367 84,026 144,678
Additions 11,273 288 1,894 30,995 44,450
Disposals
Revaluations
Transfers
At 31 May 2024 31,749 32,097 10,261 115,021 189,128
Depreciation
At 1 June 2023 20,476 24,753 5,855 59,957 111,041
Charge for year 2,255 7,128 1,596 6,017 16,996
On disposals
Other adjustments
At 31 May 2024 22,731 31,881 7,451 65,974 128,037
Net book value
At 31 May 2024 9,018 216 2,810 49,047 61,091
At 31 May 2023 0 7,056 2,512 24,069 33,637

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 May 2024

4. Debtors

2024 2023
£ £
Trade debtors 38,228 44,016
Other debtors 14,193 13,889
Total 52,421 57,905

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 May 2024

5. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

2024 2023
£ £
Trade creditors 3,141 2,298
Taxation and social security 36,444 34,605
Other creditors 53,632 40,862
Total 93,217 77,765

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

YAWN LIFE CIC

Company Number: 08532549 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 31 May 2024

Company activities and impact

YAWN Life continues to provide day opportunities for adults with learning disabilities and support for their parents and carers. Day Opportunities 44 adults with learning disabilities have benefitted from our day opportunity service during this year. According to their assessed needs and wishes they attend between 1 to 5 days every week, in total resulting in on average 141-day sessions/week throughout the year. All of our Clients are now accessing community activities once again. Activities include Tennis, Gym, Swimming, Dancing, Aqua Fit etc. Shopping outings and other community-based sessions. We’ve continued to develop our own allotments; they are now thriving and the clients working on them deserve to feel very proud. The produce is used within our cookery sessions and shared amongst our clients’ families and other contacts. An area of the allotment has been set aside for pollinator attracting flowers with the dual benefit of encouraging other clients to experience gardening. We have successfully rebuilt links with our neighbours and local businesses. We take pride in our local neighbourhood and teams of volunteers tidy and weed our street and the grounds of local businesses, benefiting our local community in a very direct way. Our partnership with Little Bramingham Farm care home has been successful to all involved. Our clients have taken a real pride in their work and enjoy sharing their time with the elderly people. The 6 large beds were cleared of the overgrowth and are now growing a wide variety of vegetables which will be used by the care home in their kitchens. 1 bed has been planted with shrubs and flowers which the elderly clients can enjoy and share their expertise with our clients. Clients are rebuilding confidence, and we are working hard on getting back to good levels of engagement for all. Clients are getting off site more and reverting to accessing the community. Everyone continues to benefit from the opportunity for face-to-face contact with their peers and staff. Clients have daily opportunities to socialise and interact with their peers building those very important social, behavioural and confidence skills. However, encouraging some to be more active is a challenge. With this in mind we have successfully applied and have funding agreed to develop our cabin space into an on-site gym. This will enable everyone to have regular gym opportunities, including those who face barriers that prevent them from accessing community facilities. The range of opportunities onsite continues to include individual art and craft, group craft projects and lots of group activities such as quizzes, drama games, hangman etc. We continue to encourage everyone to be active with relaxed stretching, keep fit, dancing, music dancercise and much more. Benefits of this broad range of activities to clients are apparent every week. Health and fitness, confidence, self esteem, sociability and skills are improved and maintained. Friendships have become sources of self-support; opportunities to share anxieties with each other and staff has prevents them becoming overwhelming. In addition, we have continued to be a reliable source of information for clients, their families and the wider community. As a small organisation we continually respond quickly to change and need without lengthy administrative procedures. Our directors are hands on, working within the service and being parent/ carers means we are in touch with and understand the needs and anxieties of everyday life and issues that impact our clients and community. The importance and benefit of a continuing service balanced against staying safe is still a consideration but other issues arising from the cost-of-living crisis are also impacting our clients. Clients disposable income is reduced and restricts the number of activities they can afford to participate in. Social care budgets are changing and clients are expected to contribute more towards their packages. Costs of the organisation also continue to rise. Recruitment of staff is more challenging than ever with staff rates of pay needing to increase substantially to keep pace and ensure our staff are rewarded appropriately during these times. Recent rises in the National Living Wage have added to this pressure. Our fleet of cars are becoming more expensive to maintain as garages face increasing costs and parts supply issues. Despite this, we can continue to subsidise most external activities to keep them affordable and provide many on site activities for free. This is achieved by low expenses for consumables through use of Community Recycling/Donation Schemes, prudent buying and topping up the socialcare funding we receive with fundraising. Carer Support YAWN Life recognises that the best outcomes for people with learning disabilities are obtained if their carers are also supported. Carers benefit whilst their cared for person is with us. They are enabled to pursue other aspects of their lives independently of their need to provide care. This allows some to work, meet up with friends, do a regular leisure activity or just have a rest! The service operates 49 weeks of the year providing good continuity of care. Closure weeks are scheduled well in advance allowing families to plan. Social care and other professionals value the support we provide to clients and the wider family which is valuable preventative work. Through this we can often identify potential issues or behaviours, reassure and sign post to the right support to prevent escalation. Carers of our clients value the understanding that our support workers can provide. As a service led by parents/carers of adults with learning disabilities there is a shared empathy through personal experience. They particularly value the information and support we are able to provide. Carers seek support for a variety of challenges. Whether it’s reviewing their benefits, financial reviews, growing old, issues around behaviour or health etc. They are confident to approach us and we will listen, help directly or point them in the direction of the right support.

Consultation with stakeholders

Clients, parents, carers and staff are encouraged to provide their feedback, ideas etc. on an ongoing basis. On a daily basis informal consultation with clients and their parents/carers and staff is on going. We listen to their aspirations and things they would like to do and achieve and usually arrange our future activities and their timetables accordingly. We recently consulted with clients and other learning disabled people in the area to obtain their views on accessing fitness activities in the community. The results highlighted some interesting barriers some of which we hope to overcome in the coming year with our own gym equipment. We are also working with BeActive to highlight some of the barriers with Active Luton who run most of our local leisure facilities. Our organisation, staff, directors and clients are very involved in our local disabled community both personally and professionally. Attending other events and social activities, usually enables us to consult others, obtain feedback and gain a wider understanding of developing needs and wants. Many of the pre Covid forums have still not returned and we miss these close links with Socialcare management and policy makers. But we have continued our links with the social care teams and are trying to build new ones to address issues we face as an independent organisation. The Directors continue to be hands on members of the staff team, working daily to deliver services as well as leading the development and strategic direction of the company. This provides first hand opportunities to observe what works well for all our stakeholders and take any necessary action. In particular, close relations have been built with clients and their families and carers leading to an ongoing and open dialogue. As a result of this we are able to respond rapidly to the changing needs which continues to be vital in these ever changing times. Our staff continue to be one of our most valued stakeholders. They play a crucial role being aware of and feeding back clients feedback as well as their own. Last year “mainstream” Aqua Fit and Line Dancing were added to our timetable as a result of clients aspirations being known by staff. Cookery sessions have evolved to include particular favourites of clients and an increasing range to meet various dietary needs without cooking separate dishes. Demand from social care continues to exceed capacity but working closely with social workers has enabled us to offer places to priority cases best suited to our service. We will continue to look for innovative ways to develop our service to meet the changing needs of social care support. In addition we will continue to direct those who would be better supported elsewhere, to what is available for them; and highlight unmet needs to social care. Feedback, ideas and suggestions from clients and parents are encouraged on an ongoing basis and incorporated into our current offer and future plans.

Directors' remuneration

Director’s remuneration for the year totalled £89,654. We confirm 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
9 July 2024

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Julie Woodhouse
Status: Director