THE DADS NETWORK CIC

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
12322946 (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

THE DADS NETWORK 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

THE DADS NETWORK 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 company's principal activity during the year was the provision of regular, fun activities for fathers and male carers of all ages, together with the provision of specialist consultancy services advising clients on how best to develop more father friendly services.



Directors

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

Ian Haynes
Peter Everitt
Carey Marks
Crispian Roderick


The director shown below has held office during the period of
1 December 2022 to 10 January 2023

Michelle McHale


The director shown below has held office during the period of
18 July 2023 to 30 November 2023

Jennifer Sutherland


The director shown below has held office during the period of
1 June 2023 to 30 November 2023

Dr Jasmine Kelland


The director shown below has held office during the period of
25 May 2023 to 12 June 2023

Jonathan Fine


The director shown below has held office during the period of
11 January 2023 to 30 November 2023

Dr Ian Blackwell


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
31 August 2024

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Ian Haynes
Status: Director

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Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 30 November 2023

2023 2022


£

£
Turnover: 14,683 61,461
Cost of sales: ( 2,730 ) ( 17,568 )
Gross profit(or loss): 11,953 43,893
Administrative expenses: ( 28,353 ) ( 45,287 )
Operating profit(or loss): (16,400) (1,394)
Interest payable and similar charges: ( 3,786 ) ( 1,576 )
Profit(or loss) before tax: (20,186) (2,970)
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: (20,186) (2,970)

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Balance sheet

As at 30 November 2023

Notes 2023 2022


£

£
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand: 60,155 80,029
Total current assets: 60,155 80,029
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 3 ( 1,898 ) ( 1,586 )
Net current assets (liabilities): 58,257 78,443
Total assets less current liabilities: 58,257 78,443
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year: 4 ( 120,000 ) ( 120,000 )
Total net assets (liabilities): (61,743) (41,557)
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: (61,743) ( 41,557)
Total members' funds: ( 61,743) (41,557)

The notes form part of these financial statements

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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 31 August 2024
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Dr Ian Blackwell
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

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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 represents fees and contributions in respect of courses run. Income is recognised when the entity is legally entitled to the income.

    Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy

    Tangible assets are stated in the statement of financial position at cost, less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 November 2023

  • 2. Employees

    2023 2022
    Average number of employees during the period 7 7

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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 650 650
Other creditors 1,248 936
Total 1,898 1,586

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 November 2023

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

2023 2022
£ £
Bank loans and overdrafts 120,000 120,000
Total 120,000 120,000

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

THE DADS NETWORK CIC

Company Number: 12322946 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 30 November 2023

Company activities and impact

The company runs regular, fun activities for fathers and male carers of all ages. We also offer specialist consultancy services, advising clients on how best to develop more father friendly services. We work with a wide range of Children’s Centres, local authorities, statutory and voluntary organisations across the UK. Our focus is how early years and community settings can reach dads from all walks of life and all backgrounds, but we have a particular interest in reaching families facing disadvantage. The company name was changed by special resolution from Dangerous Dads CIC to The Dads Network CIC on 8 August 2023.

Consultation with stakeholders

The company’s stake holders were the Dads, Granddads and male carers at our various locations in Devon, Cornwall and Bristol. We regularly receive feedback from the DadFest attendees and from users of our services and where possible we provide advice on Dad related activities. We work closely with Dads, Granddads and male carers to provide an outlet for children to let off steam in a safe, fun environment

Directors' remuneration

As shown in note 3 to the accounts.

Transfer of assets

No transfer of assets other than for full consideration

This report was approved by the board of directors on
31 August 2024

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Ian Blackwell
Status: Director