for the Period Ended 31 October 2023
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Directors' report period ended
The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 31 October 2023
Directors
The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
1 November 2022
to
31 October 2023
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
And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name:
Status: Director
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The notes form part of these financial statements
This report was approved by the board of directors on
and signed on behalf of the board by:
Name:
Status: Director
The notes form part of these financial statements
for the Period Ended 31 October 2023
Basis of measurement and preparation
for the Period Ended 31 October 2023
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We The Free C.I.C. is primarily an organization that supports volunteers who wish to advocate for diet change. The company’s activities have included the following: - offered support, induction, training, and resources to individuals who en-gage in animal rights and animal welfare advocacy - we have raised awareness for the benefits of a plant-based diet for ani-mals, human health, and for the environment - promoted the humane treatment of animals and educated the public in is-sues of animal welfare and the prevention of cruelty to and suffering of an-imals. Specifically, in this financial year our volunteer network grew to 6000 volunteers across 95 volunteer teams, who collectively held 800 events resulting in tens of thousands of meaningful conversations with members of the public which resulted in those members of the public being offered ongoing support including access to qualified nutritional guidance and mentor programmes. We also provided free communication training to over 1500 trainees and inducted almost 100 volunteer team leaders. By supporting a network of volunteers allowing them to host educational outreach events, this has benefitted the community by raising awareness specifically around the health and environmental impacts of diet change, and being offered free support in making meaningful changes that help the environment, human health, and animal welfare, and contributing to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and deforestation amongst others. We have also supported advocates to host regular “community events” such as volunteering days at animal sanctuaries, park / river clean-ups, and even volunteer recruitment days at fayres and markets to support the wellbeing of local communities. Sources: 2023 year in review : https://www.activism.wtf/2023-year-in-review
The company’s stakeholders include: - Directors - Volunteers who engage with the company - Members of the public who interface with events which the company supports. Directors (both executive and non-executive) are consulted in quarterly board meetings and more regularly as necessary. Volunteers are consulted every 6 months through “pulse surveys”, and also have the option to submit feedback following every training course, through our volunteer network website, and by email as appropriate. As a result of the volunteer feedback, we have reviewed and updated various policies, notably our complaints policy, harassment policies, and code of conducts. Members of the public have not been explicitly consulted; however, we do accept suggestions and complaints should they arise and have a complaints policy for such occasions. As a result of this feedback from members of the public, we have updated our event formats to ensure consensual engagement with our events.
The accounts included £37,580 for Salaries and social security cost for the Executive Director. Additional Director’s remuneration (which is included in the accounts but not included as salary) includes CAD$45,091.20 service fees which the Operations Director was paid through remote.com who acted as Employer of Record (EOR) for the Director.
No transfer of assets other than for full consideration
This report was approved by the board of directors on
16 September 2024
And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: James Hattersley
Status: Director