EARLY YEARS COCOON C.I.C.

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
12704211 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 30 June 2024

Period of accounts

Start date: 1 July 2023

End date: 30 June 2024

EARLY YEARS COCOON C.I.C.

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 June 2024

Balance sheet
Additional notes
Balance sheet notes
Community Interest Report

EARLY YEARS COCOON C.I.C.

Balance sheet

As at 30 June 2024

Notes 2024 2023


£

£
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand: 31,041 22,806
Total current assets: 31,041 22,806
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 3 ( 857 ) ( 19,810 )
Net current assets (liabilities): 30,184 2,996
Total assets less current liabilities: 30,184 2,996
Total net assets (liabilities): 30,184 2,996
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 30,184 2,996
Total members' funds: 30,184 2,996

The notes form part of these financial statements

EARLY YEARS COCOON C.I.C.

Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 30 June 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.

The directors have chosen not to file a copy of the company's profit and loss account.

This report was approved by the board of directors on 29 August 2024
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Natalia Lema
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

EARLY YEARS COCOON C.I.C.

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 June 2024

  • 1. Accounting policies

    Basis of measurement and preparation

    These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of Financial Reporting Standard 101

EARLY YEARS COCOON C.I.C.

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 June 2024

  • 2. Employees

    2024 2023
    Average number of employees during the period 0 0

EARLY YEARS COCOON C.I.C.

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 June 2024

3. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

2024 2023
£ £
Accruals and deferred income 18,952
Other creditors 857 858
Total 857 19,810

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

EARLY YEARS COCOON C.I.C.

Company Number: 12704211 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 30 June 2024

Company activities and impact

Early Years Cocoon C.I.C offers a range of primary and secondary services to support families in Barking and Dagenham. PRIMARY SERVICES consist of four weekly stay and play group sessions which are hosted at four local venues. Each session typically accommodates 25 to 30 families and lasts for approximately two hours. These sessions are provided free of charge and are aimed at children up to 5 years of age. They offer a variety of engaging activities including 1 Child Led Play A chance for children to explore a diverse range of resources. 2 Arts and Crafts Creative activities to foster artistic expression. 3 Singing Group sing alongs for musical enjoyment 4 Movement Physical activities for children to stay active. 5 Story Time Interactive storytelling sessions. Additionally we regularly book external specialists and artists to deliver music performances workshops and other entertainment further enhancing the quality and variety of our sessions. As part of our SECONDARY SERVICES we offer a variety of additional support services and events consisting of SPECIAL EVENTS 1 Eco fair at Eastbrookend: swap of clothes and toys for young children 2 Series of six swap events where families can exchange toys books and clothes 3 Four Ready Steady Go sessions at local parks focusing on being active and well being 4 Lets go outdoors event a guided walk with special activities for families. ADDITIONAL REGULAR SERICES Our ongoing services include the following weekly sessions 1 Yoga for Adults 2 Yoga for Children 3 Outdoors Learning and Forest School 4 Weekly online workshops covering parenting topics COLLABORATIONS with 1 All Womens Network who deliver a 6 weeks programme for economic resilience focusing on mums and celebrating Womens Empowerment month by running a Discover your business spark workshop 2 Adult College in promoting their family learning workshops 3 NHS NELFT to celebrate Parents Mental Health Day 4 ELWA running a swap event at Eastbrookend 5 The Flying Seagull project to bring their shows to our community 6 ELBA Toy Appeal to distribute 250 toys to the community 7 Healthy Lifestyle team of Barking and Dagenham Council to run the HENRY programme with local families over 8 weeks 8 Mums Matter programme by promoting their services and on site referrals at our venues 9 various local organisations delivering four Family Fun Days at local parks. INFORMATION SHARING We are committed to sharing valuable information with the families we serve through following activities 1 We produce Parenting Booklets featuring contributions from local families and organisations covering a wide range of topics relevant to families and providing information about available services. Our Parenting Booklet is now in its fourth edition. 2 Signposting to Support Services We assist families in accessing additional support services including housing benefits SEND support and NHS services among others. 3 Educational and Parenting Resources We carefully select and share educational and parenting resources based on the specific needs of our families. This is done through our WhatsApp group ensuring that families have access to valuable information and resources. OUTPUTS In the financial year to which the report relates the organisation 1 delivered 303 service sessions 2 received a total attendance of 9175 3 employed 1 part-time employee 4 engaged a team of 8 local residents in a freelance capacity and 3 volunteers. IMPACT According to our December 2023 annual survey, over half of the respondents reported being motivated to regularly attend our playgroup sessions due to several key benefits 1 Supporting the development of their childrens social, communication, and creative skills. 2 The opportunity to connect with other parents and share experiences 3 Offering stimulating and enriching learning opportunities for their children 4 Fostering a stronger sense of community 5 Enhancing mental health and overall well being for both parents and children.

Consultation with stakeholders

The companys stakeholders encompass 1 Families with Young Children 2 Employees and Self-Employed Individuals 3 Volunteers 4 Funders 5 Partner Organisations 6 Suppliers including Venues. We are committed to ensuring the voices and needs of families with young children are central to our projects. To achieve this, we conduct an annual survey among the 590 families registered with our services as of January 2024. This survey serves as a crucial tool for gathering feedback improving our services and fostering community support. Based on last years responses we introduced Forest School activities offered additional workshops led by specialists and organised extra performances for families including music puppetry and dance. In addition to this, our team actively engages with families through one on one interactions providing a valuable opportunity to gather direct feedback. These conversations help us understand how we can improve our services and identify new activities and support offerings. By listening to the unique needs and experiences of each family we continually refine and expand our programs to better serve our community.

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
29 August 2024

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Natalia Lema
Status: Director