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Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
12279747 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 October 2023

Period of accounts

Start date: 1 November 2022

End date: 31 October 2023

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Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 October 2023

Directors report
Balance sheet
Additional notes
Balance sheet notes
Community Interest Report

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Directors' report period ended 31 October 2023

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

Laura Stephanie Twist
Thomas Henry Lever
Laura Megan Preston
Michael David Richard


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
10 October 2024

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Laura Stephanie Twist
Status: Director

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Balance sheet

As at 31 October 2023

Notes 2023 2022


£

£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets: 3 251 441
Total fixed assets: 251 441
Current assets
Debtors: 4 250 1,900
Cash at bank and in hand: 15,079 3,545
Total current assets: 15,329 5,445
Prepayments and accrued income: 50 50
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 5 ( 16,785 ) ( 7,386 )
Net current assets (liabilities): (1,406) (1,891)
Total assets less current liabilities: (1,155) ( 1,450)
Total net assets (liabilities): (1,155) (1,450)
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: (1,155) ( 1,450)
Total members' funds: ( 1,155) (1,450)

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 October 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.

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 10 October 2024
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Laura Stephanie Twist
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 October 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

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 October 2023

  • 2. Employees

    2023 2022
    Average number of employees during the period 0 0

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 October 2023

3. Tangible assets

Land & buildings Plant & machinery Fixtures & fittings Office equipment Motor vehicles Total
Cost £ £ £ £ £ £
At 1 November 2022 661 661
Additions 45 45
Disposals
Revaluations
Transfers
At 31 October 2023 706 706
Depreciation
At 1 November 2022 220 220
Charge for year 235 235
On disposals
Other adjustments
At 31 October 2023 455 455
Net book value
At 31 October 2023 251 251
At 31 October 2022 441 441

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 October 2023

4. Debtors

2023 2022
£ £
Trade debtors 1,650
Other debtors 250 250
Total 250 1,900

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 October 2023

5. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

2023 2022
£ £
Accruals and deferred income 16,785 7,386
Total 16,785 7,386

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

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Company Number: 12279747 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 31 October 2023

Company activities and impact

The company provides a range of peer support groups which bring people together to connect for the benefit of their mental health and wellbeing. Our area of expertise is supporting men and we are currently delivering 3, 2 hour mens meetings every week. These peer support groups involve a mixture of individual, small group and whole group discussion. In the past year we have enhanced our volunteer support provision, building up a group of men who inform the direction and output of our work, while assisting in our delivery. This involves more 1-1 development and we have added more creative opportunities into our work, working alongside local artists to help men express their emotions. Volunteers have represented us at events in our local community, as well as running fortnightly walking groups to add to our offer. Men feel well connected and show an appreciation of the NHS 5 Ways to Wellbeing as they grow in confidence. They develop greater self-awareness, understanding of others and personal agency. Volunteers are developing leadership qualities. We now have a good network of groups in Salford, with improving links and connections between the groups. Mental health services and agencies are becoming more and more aware of our work and we have received over 150 referrals into our groups. We are exploring additional funding opportunities to scale-up our work and the quality of what we provide. Our organisation has benefitted the community by- Providing regular events to reduce isolation. Signposting users onto further sources of support. Inviting guest speakers to provide events requested by the community. Providing opportunities for users to train to become facilitators. Producing Mental Health First Aiders. Conducting 1:1 sessions to support community members. Connecting users through online platforms and WhatsApp groups. Supporting volunteers with regular supervision and development. Helping users in crisis to find the specialist support needed. Attending outreach events to promote services Hosting visitors to raise awareness of men’s health issues

Consultation with stakeholders

The company’s stakeholders are adults over the age of 18 who wish to connect with the groups and services we offer, predominantly men. We have held various consultation meetings in Salford prior to establishing new groups. We have recruited and trained volunteers and been funded in various ways, including local housing associations, local CVS grants and donations from organisations. Volunteers and group attendees are involved in shaping groups and suggest potential topics for discussion. We have strengthened our links with local community connectors (social prescribers) especially in Salford where we have received high numbers of referrals from the Wellbeing Matters program. The connectors tell us what the needs of the community are and help us to create groups to meet those needs. We have begun to strengthen links with more mental health services, such as Living Well Salford and other organisations such as Salford Health Improvement Team.

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
10 October 2024

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Laura Twist
Status: Director