SENDAWELCOME CIC

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
13754347 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 30 November 2023

Period of accounts

Start date: 1 December 2022

End date: 30 November 2023

SENDAWELCOME CIC

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 November 2023

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

SENDAWELCOME CIC

Directors' report period ended 30 November 2023

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

Principal activities of the company

The principal activity of the company during the year under review was advocacy and community building for neuro diverse individuals. The company is a public benefit entity.



Directors

The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
1 December 2022 to 30 November 2023

D. Hodgson-Smith
K.M.B Luce
J. Matthews


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 August 2024

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: J. Matthews
Status: Director

SENDAWELCOME CIC

Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 30 November 2023

2023 2022


£

£
Distribution costs: ( 353 ) ( 900 )
Administrative expenses: ( 2,454 ) ( 3,109 )
Other operating income: 4,847 4,431
Operating profit(or loss): 422
Profit(or loss) before tax: 0 422
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: 0 422

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Balance sheet

As at 30 November 2023

Notes 2023 2022


£

£
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand: 4,724 6,274
Total current assets: 4,724 6,274
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 3 ( 4,302 ) ( 5,852 )
Net current assets (liabilities): 422 422
Total assets less current liabilities: 422 422
Total net assets (liabilities): 422 422
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 422 422
Total members' funds: 422 422

The notes form part of these financial statements

SENDAWELCOME CIC

Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 30 November 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 August 2024
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: J. Matthews
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

SENDAWELCOME CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 November 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 is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable. Turnover is reduced for estimated customer returns, rebates and other similar allowances. Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when all the following conditions are satisfied: - the Company has transferred to the buyer the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods; - the Company retains neither continuing managerial involvement to the degree usually associated with ownership nor effective control over the goods sold; - the amount of revenue can be measured reliably; - it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the Company; and - the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably. Specifically, revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when goods are delivered and legal title is passed.

    Other accounting policies

    Grants Grants are credited to deferred income. Grants towards capital expenditure are released to the profit and loss account over the expected useful life of the assets. Grants towards revenue expenditure are released to the profit and loss account as the related expenditure is incurred.

SENDAWELCOME CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 November 2023

  • 2. Employees

    2023 2022
    Average number of employees during the period 3 3

SENDAWELCOME CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 November 2023

3. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

2023 2022
£ £
Accruals and deferred income 4,302 5,852
Total 4,302 5,852

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

SENDAWELCOME CIC

Company Number: 13754347 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 30 November 2023

Company activities and impact

The Company is working towards a vision of a society where every human is celebrated for their differences. Our mission is to create a completely inclusive community where people with learning disabilities are valued and celebrated for their differences. SENDAWELCOME is building a flagship community within Bristol where neurodiversity is celebrated. We raise awareness of the issues society creates for people with learning disabilities so that all people can work together to make things better. We educate and inform and inspire our stakeholders so they are empowered and supported to make changes that benefit people not just with learning disabilities but the whole community. We make supportive connections so that people can build valued relationships that sustain in a community where people with learning disabilities are celebrated. The company became a CIC on 19th November 2021. During the financial year 2022-2023 the company has carried out the following activities and benefited the community in the following ways: We have built on the structured period of reflection of our work which enabled us to review our work and spend time producing a clear vision, mission and 5 year plan. This has enabled us to develop with a clearer vision and message. Continuing and new collaborations: - With Step & Stone our partner on the Real Work Choices (RWA) Project we have provided work experience opportunities for 10 young people with learning disabilities - Our successful bid to bring the Mencap MyCommunity project to North Bristol for 2 years to develop our area of UK as one of the best communities for disabled people with learning difficulties to live and work has brought in an additional £30,000 in seed funding grants for local projects to improve the lives of disabled people. This has included updating accessible sport equipment, therapeutic play sessions, producing a short film. - SaW was awarded a MENCAP Seed Funding grant directly grant which enabled us to establish a local Youth Club for young people age 16-25 with learning disabilities. We did this in partnership with local Adventure Playgrounds. This allowed them to build the staff skills needed and go on to take ownership of, and self fund, the youth club project. Governance: - Ensured updated policies Organisational capacity: - We were able to provide a small amount of paid project manager and director time but the majority of our work has been done on a voluntary basis. Increased our profile: - Our improved website has enabled us to convey clearer messaging to engage key stakeholders. - We have been able to pay a freelance practitioner to produce newsletters and lived experience stories to share our work. Reached more stakeholders: - Through our partnership with the MyCommunityBristol project we have been able to further expanded our stakeholder group and engage many more adults with learning disabilities. An Action Grouo has formed allowing people with learing disabilities to use their voice to express their needs and instigate action for positive change in our community. - Through the MyCommunity project we have been able to build further partnerships with other learning disability focused organisations across the city.

Consultation with stakeholders

Clearer messaging and story telling has enabled the people we work with to better understand and engage with our mission. Better communication has engaged more people and helped them realise that SAW is a community led vehicle for positive change that they can shape and use. The MyCommunity Action group is ensuring that more disabled adults with learning difficulties are steering our work and feeling empowered to make positive change. The 5 year plan helps partners and other stakeholders understand our aims. Securing funding to provide a local youth club has given disabled young people with learning difficulties and their families impactful opportunities to engage socially, build community, have a voice, raise aspirations, be empowered to make positive change, feel optimistic about the future. Around 10 young people plus their family members have engaged across our RWC project. They have benefited directly from social and work aspiration/experience opportunities. Feedback on the impact this is having has been moving. It has made a real difference to lives. Parent/carers report that their young people are showing increased confidence and self esteem, doing new things, demonstrating new abilities, making new friends, having a voice. All these things support positive mental health and resilience.

Directors' remuneration

The aggregate amount of emoluments paid to or receivable by directors in respect of qualifying services was £460.00 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
20 August 2024

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: J. Matthews
Status: Director