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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 January 2024
Directors
The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
11 January 2023
to
31 January 2024
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 January 2024
Basis of measurement and preparation
Turnover policy
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Physical co-working spaces 1 established space in Plymouth (The Plot) 77 books in library £500 worth of stim toys/regulation devices 1 CIC incubated (Queer Out Loud) Provision of admin and support 4 people receiving Access to Work funded support 52 weekly sprints conducted 12 monthly labs delivered 315+ hours of support from Plymouth (mostly unpaid) 15+ people supported through shed (body doubling, funding support, etc.) 61 active Discord community members 6 volunteers engaged Provision of business services 4 bursary sessions provided (for specific individuals) Neurodiversity 101 training delivered to 4 organisations 5 people received coaching services 19 Shopify orders fulfilled 10+ Eventbrite orders processed Research and evidence hub Approximately 50 different people attended Living Labs 60 individuals received direct support Evidence presented with Buckland Review Nuffield Health, Marjon and Plymouth University research partnerships in development Consultancy 3 major consultancy projects delivered: PSEN (investment processes) Esmee Fairbairn (application process) Social Business Wales (conference inclusivity) 1 paid university partnership in progress (Arts University Plymouth) Events 2 launch events in Plymouth: 25 attendees at Council House Launch 10 attendees at Flint and Steel day Advocacy We have been collaborating with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to make their services more neuro-inclusive. Despite enthusiasm from higher-ups, the challenge lies in ensuring work coaches effectively implement these changes. This collaboration also led to discussions about Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessments, highlighting the need for empathy and understanding in the process. Funding £5,000 received from POP £400/month spent on Living Labs and rent Benefits: Physical space and events provides community with a sense of belonging and knowing that there are businesses out there that want to support them. Advocacy/Provision of services actively demonstrates to the community the ways we wants to help, and that we are making a difference. This supports our applications for funding which means we can provide more free support. Consultancy and Funding provides income streams which mean we can rely less on charging clients that may not have the means to access our services. Consultancy changes the system for more people, allowing them to access support they might previously have been unable to.
1. Discord Community - Real-time feedback through chat and voice channels - Multiple communication options for accessibility 2. Living Labs - Direct community feedback sessions - Co-creation of solutions with members - Real-time testing and adjustment of services 3. Monthly Newsletters - Regular updates with reply option - Alternative engagement for non-Discord users 4. Social Media - Regular engagement through Facebook - Quick feedback via comments, DMs, and polls - Resource sharing and community discussion 5. Training Events - Structured feedback during POP training sessions - Post-event evaluations - Direct input on content and delivery 6. Weekly Hybrid Check-ins - Both in-person and virtual options - Open discussion format - Immediate feedback collection and response No standard consultation has been held.
No directors remuneration received via PAYE payroll. Directors acting as self employed people have received Access To Work funding but have been paid as subcontractors – Anne Collis (£2,637.50) and Stuart Watson (£590). The amounts were coded under a combination of direct expenses and consulting
No transfer of assets other than for full consideration
This report was approved by the board of directors on
9 October 2024
And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Stuart Watson
Status: Director