NEWFIELDS GARDENING CIC

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
09917758 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 December 2023

Period of accounts

Start date: 1 January 2023

End date: 31 December 2023

NEWFIELDS GARDENING CIC

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2023

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

NEWFIELDS GARDENING CIC

Directors' report period ended 31 December 2023

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 31 December 2023

Principal activities of the company

Newfields Gardening CIC is a provider of Day Service for people with learning disabilities and mental health issues. We are primarily horticulturally based, but provide other activities too. We promote skills and learning to individuals to encourage independence and a sound base for possible future employment. There are 3 groups; a Grounds Maintenance Team who provide gardening services in the community; an on-site group who manage the propagation, growing and selling of plants and an activities group on-site who create arts and crafts items and hobby activities.



Directors

The director shown below has held office during the whole of the period from
1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023

Alison Welch


The director shown below has held office during the period of
5 August 2023 to 31 December 2023

Christine Warrener


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
25 July 2024

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Alison Welch
Status: Director

NEWFIELDS GARDENING CIC

Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 31 December 2023

2023 2022


£

£
Turnover: 126,526 126,050
Cost of sales: ( 3,194 ) ( 5,954 )
Gross profit(or loss): 123,332 120,096
Administrative expenses: ( 137,803 ) ( 131,297 )
Other operating income: 401
Operating profit(or loss): (14,471) (10,800)
Profit(or loss) before tax: (14,471) (10,800)
Tax: ( 92 ) 1,991
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: (14,563) (8,809)

NEWFIELDS GARDENING CIC

Balance sheet

As at 31 December 2023

Notes 2023 2022


£

£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets: 3 405 582
Total fixed assets: 405 582
Current assets
Debtors: 4 26,022 11,538
Cash at bank and in hand: 55,065 82,228
Total current assets: 81,087 93,766
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 5 ( 10,341 ) ( 8,634 )
Net current assets (liabilities): 70,746 85,132
Total assets less current liabilities: 71,151 85,714
Total net assets (liabilities): 71,151 85,714
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 71,151 85,714
Total members' funds: 71,151 85,714

The notes form part of these financial statements

NEWFIELDS GARDENING CIC

Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 December 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 25 July 2024
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Alison Welch
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

NEWFIELDS GARDENING CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 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 the total invoice value of services rendered during the year.

    Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy

    Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulative depreciation and any accumulative impairment losses. Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets, other than freehold land, at rates calculated to write off the cost, less estimated residual value, of each asset evenly over its expected useful life.

NEWFIELDS GARDENING CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2023

  • 2. Employees

    2023 2022
    Average number of employees during the period 4 4

NEWFIELDS GARDENING CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2023

3. Tangible assets

Land & buildings Plant & machinery Fixtures & fittings Office equipment Motor vehicles Total
Cost £ £ £ £ £ £
At 1 January 2023 25,490 25,490
Additions
Disposals
Revaluations
Transfers
At 31 December 2023 25,490 25,490
Depreciation
At 1 January 2023 24,908 24,908
Charge for year 177 177
On disposals
Other adjustments
At 31 December 2023 25,085 25,085
Net book value
At 31 December 2023 405 405
At 31 December 2022 582 582

NEWFIELDS GARDENING CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2023

4. Debtors

2023 2022
£ £
Trade debtors 25,722 11,238
Other debtors 300 300
Total 26,022 11,538

NEWFIELDS GARDENING CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2023

5. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

2023 2022
£ £
Trade creditors 3,050 255
Taxation and social security 5,711 7,103
Other creditors 1,580 1,276
Total 10,341 8,634

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

NEWFIELDS GARDENING CIC

Company Number: 09917758 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 31 December 2023

Company activities and impact

During the financial year of 2023, the CIC completed the work of reconnecting with clients who had previously used its service and assisted with enabling those clients to overcome problems resulting from covid-induced isolation to re-establish a rhythm of attendance and participation in activities. The clients were then provided with a programme based upon horticultural therapy and life skills training adjusted to their individually assessed needs and aspirations towards becoming more able to seek employment and/or live independently. The CIC was able to return to providing a service to the wider community by providing assistance to elderly and vulnerable local residents to maintain their gardens. This reduces their stress, reduces the likelihood of deteriorating relationships with landlords and neighbours or “advertising” their vulnerability to criminals while enabling them to enjoy time in their own garden.

Consultation with stakeholders

Stakeholders are represented through a reference group open to carers, expert professionals and members of the local community. The reference group receives reports from and offers advice to the Directors. During 2023, the working relationship with reference group members was rebuilt and the first physical meeting was called to receive the out-turn report from the 2023 social accounts. Clients are additionally represented through a process of individual consultation and assessment through which they co-design the service with which they are provided.

Directors' remuneration

This information is reported in the Annual Accounts. 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
29 June 2024

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Alison Welch
Status: Director