THE LITTLE ONION CLUB COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
11822737 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 29 February 2024

Period of accounts

Start date: 1 March 2023

End date: 29 February 2024

THE LITTLE ONION CLUB COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 29 February 2024

Balance sheet
Additional notes
Balance sheet notes
Community Interest Report

THE LITTLE ONION CLUB COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Balance sheet

As at 29 February 2024

Notes 2024 2023


£

£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets: 3 279 496
Total fixed assets: 279 496
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand: 1,209 7,384
Total current assets: 1,209 7,384
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 4 ( 1,686 ) ( 5,386 )
Net current assets (liabilities): (477) 1,998
Total assets less current liabilities: (198) 2,494
Total net assets (liabilities): (198) 2,494
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: (198) 2,494
Total members' funds: ( 198) 2,494

The notes form part of these financial statements

THE LITTLE ONION CLUB COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 29 February 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 28 November 2024
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Joanne Mahon
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

THE LITTLE ONION CLUB COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 29 February 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

THE LITTLE ONION CLUB COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 29 February 2024

  • 2. Employees

    2024 2023
    Average number of employees during the period 0 0

THE LITTLE ONION CLUB COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 29 February 2024

3. Tangible assets

Land & buildings Plant & machinery Fixtures & fittings Office equipment Motor vehicles Total
Cost £ £ £ £ £ £
At 1 March 2023 1,277 596 1,873
Additions
Disposals
Revaluations
Transfers
At 29 February 2024 1,277 596 1,873
Depreciation
At 1 March 2023 859 518 1,377
Charge for year 139 78 217
On disposals
Other adjustments
At 29 February 2024 998 596 1,594
Net book value
At 29 February 2024 279 0 279
At 28 February 2023 418 78 496

THE LITTLE ONION CLUB COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 29 February 2024

4. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

2024 2023
£ £
Taxation and social security 239 239
Accruals and deferred income 990 4,715
Other creditors 457 432
Total 1,686 5,386

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

THE LITTLE ONION CLUB COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Company Number: 11822737 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 29 February 2024

Company activities and impact

Work continued in our current venues of Willow Brook, Donwell House Care Home, Woodridge Gardens, The Forage and Building Blocks Day Care Centre for the first part of the year. Then in the summer we finally moved into Usworth Park in Concord. The park was originally founded by miners from Usworth Colliery, which closed in 1974. Although only a fraction of its original size, it's still a source of pride with a bowling green, flowers, events and peace and quiet among its attractions. Local Ward Member Cllr Michael Walker had previously invited us to join the park and set up permanent residency with a dedicated patch of 120 feet which we could use as an allotment. This gives us the opportunity of a 510 percent increase on crops. The current Bowling Group who is situated with their own grounds granted us permission to use their pavilion until the new one had been completed and allocated with a lease. In January 2024 we finally moved into the new building which then allowed us to deliver The Links for Life Program through Sunderland Council. This meant we could provide sessions in gardening, well-being, drop-in sessions and crafts to all ages and no longer only children. Our commitment to working partnerships in the community remains a priority and we've continued to develop and flourish within this area. Such partnerships developed included: - Local community groups Adventure Into Art, Absolute Cabaret CIC, Asda Washington, The Co-op Concord, Usworth Bowling Club, Hannah Graham Storyteller, Leaf and Bean, and Northeast Land, Sea and Aircraft Museum - We continued to work with The Rotary Club planting thousands of crocus bulbs in the park and Keep Washington Tidy donated more high-viz vests for when we litter pick in the park. - Local company The Northeast Land, Sea and Air Museum invited us along for a FREE tour of their venue which included transport to and from. The volunteers and children made a day of it and stayed for a picnic. - Again we were invited to attend this year's Remembrance Parade where one of our children and a volunteer represented the club and laid a wreath. - We were supported by Sunderland Carers Centre, Northeast Fire and Rescue and Washington Athletics FC at our festival this year. Deputy Mayoress Allison Chisnall opened it. - Youths completing The Prince's Trust Award with the Northeast Fire and Rescue, joined us over a six-week period to volunteer in the garden. - We teamed up with Training In Care to offer training in a number of topics to benefit our adult volunteers. One of our young volunteers Eva Robinson age 1O who suffers from Porthes Disease, raised funds with a sponsored event in her wheelchair, completing laps around the perimeter of her local community building The Forage. Eva raised funds to buy a caravan for the club to turn into a mobile classroom. Once again there has been plenty of flourishing celebrations and events for the children along with their families to enjoy all at a wildly discounted and affordable price reaching again a substantial footfall of 585 people. These have included King Charles III Coronation, a Harry Potter Afternoon Tea, For The Love of Gardening Festival 2023, a Christmas Party and a visit to the Easter then the Christmas Panto at the Tyne Theatre in Newcastle. We also introduced an outdoor Scarefest this year with having the space in the Park

Consultation with stakeholders

Children, parents, and carers who attend the activities and events, some with learning difficulties, neurodiversity, and physical disabilities. The children are actively involved each week in choosing activity subjects, planting designs, event themes, and hosting market stalls. We have a very active Facebook page where we encourage children and their parents or carers to post and give feedback. We have several Facebook Messenger groups where parents are involved in upcoming developments of the club. Care home and assisted living residents and staff who attend and participate or watch activities. Informal feedback takes place before, during and after the weekly activities at the venues with the residents and the volunteers. We meet with each venue's management several times a year and have hosted corporate volunteer days for care home directors so they can see what the club is all about. Volunteers who are all local community members run the weekly activities, help to organise and run events assist with behind the scenes admin driving moving and building equipment and provide garden maintenance. We also host monthly meetings with volunteers for more structured and lengthier discussions and follow up. Washington North Ward Local Councillors are kept up to date with planning and community commitments and strongly support our objectives. We are also lucky to work with many generous community groups and businesses who support the club including The Friends of Usworth Park Group Asda Washington Homebase Rotary Club and Coop Washington amongst others. Volunteers have regular meetings and email communications with funders and supporters, and the children have presented to partners, as well as being invited along to partner events. We also attend the Washington VCAS meetings hosted by the City of Sunderland to work collaboratively with local providers and ensure not duplicating efforts or competing for funding and development opportunities.

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
28 November 2024

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Joanne Mahon
Status: Director