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Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
12391941 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 January 2024

Period of accounts

Start date: 1 February 2023

End date: 31 January 2024

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Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 January 2024

Directors report
Balance sheet
Additional notes
Community Interest Report

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Directors' report period ended 31 January 2024

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 31 January 2024

Principal activities of the company

Protect Accent provides Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion training, focusing on accent biases and inclusion. Our expertise has helped raise awareness of discrimination based on accents within organisations and society. We have organised various events, including conferences and virtual gatherings with the NHS, corporate organisations, and diverse communities at local, national, and global levels, engaging students, employers, and employees from all walks of life. A significant milestone was the creation of the Protect Accent Student Society (PASS), launched at the University of Bradford on October 11, 2024. The students displayed various cultural dances and gave insightful speeches about their accents. PASS aims to empower all voices regardless of accents. Our online and in-person accent bias training courses are designed to help individuals and organisations understand and appreciate non-familiar accents. On October 12th, 2024, we celebrated the fourth anniversary of the “World Accents Celebration Day,” which was preceded by the launching of PASS in collaboration with the University of Bradford Student Union on October 11th, 2024. We have reached many people in our local communities, as well as students, employers, and employees from various disciplines all around the globe.



Directors

The director shown below has held office during the whole of the period from
1 February 2023 to 31 January 2024

Mrs Goodie Okechukwu


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
20 October 2024

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Mrs Goodie Okechukwu
Status: Director

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Balance sheet

As at 31 January 2024

Notes 2024 2023


£

£
Current assets
Stocks:   0 0
Debtors:   0 0
Cash at bank and in hand: 0 0
Investments:   0 0
Total current assets: 0 0
Prepayments and accrued income: 0 0
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year:   0 0
Net current assets (liabilities): 0 0
Total assets less current liabilities: 0 0
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year:   0 0
Provision for liabilities: 0 0
Accruals and deferred income: 0 0
Total net assets (liabilities): 0 0
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 0 0
Total members' funds: 0 0

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 January 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 20 October 2024
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Mrs Goodie Okechukwu
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 January 2024

  • 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 January 2024

  • 2. Employees

    2024 2023
    Average number of employees during the period 1 1

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

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Company Number: 12391941 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 31 January 2024

Company activities and impact

Protect Accent provides Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion training, focusing on accent biases and inclusion. Our expertise has helped raise awareness of discrimination based on accents within organisations and society. We have organised various events, including conferences and virtual gatherings with the NHS, corporate organisations, and diverse communities at local, national, and global levels, engaging students, employers, and employees from all walks of life. A significant milestone was the creation of the Protect Accent Student Society (PASS), launched at the University of Bradford on October 11, 2024. The students displayed various cultural dances and gave insightful speeches about their accents. PASS aims to empower all voices regardless of accents. Our online and in-person accent bias training courses are designed to help individuals and organisations understand and appreciate non-familiar accents. On October 12th, 2024, we celebrated the fourth anniversary of the “World Accents Celebration Day,” which was preceded by the launching of PASS in collaboration with the University of Bradford Student Union on October 11th, 2024. We have reached many people in our local communities, as well as students, employers, and employees from various disciplines all around the globe. Consultation with stakeholders Protect Accent stakeholders are those impacted by discrimination related to accents. We have interviewed both employees and employers to gather a variety of experiences and insights on how accent biases manifest in organizations and society at large. Additionally, we have engaged with various corporate bodies and the NHS to examine the issue of accent biases and seek solutions. To date, we have reached over 25 organisations and 200,000 individuals. This year, we focused on leveraging the power of the media to promote an accent-inclusive society. We also consulted with the Student Union at the University of Bradford to explore ways to help students reach their full potential. Following the establishment of the Protect Accent Student Society (PASS), we received many positive feedback responses.

Consultation with stakeholders

Protect Accent stakeholders are those impacted by discrimination related to accents. We have interviewed both employees and employers to gather a variety of experiences and insights on how accent biases manifest in organizations and society at large. Additionally, we have engaged with various corporate bodies and the NHS to examine the issue of accent biases and seek solutions. To date, we have reached over 25 organisations and 200,000 individuals. This year, we focused on leveraging the power of the media to promote an accent-inclusive society. We also consulted with the Student Union at the University of Bradford to explore ways to help students reach their full potential. Following the establishment of the Protect Accent Student Society (PASS), we received many positive feedback responses.

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
20 October 2024

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Mrs Goodie Okechukwu
Status: Director