THE GARDEN OF EARTHLY DELIGHTS CIC

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
12433698 (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

THE GARDEN OF EARTHLY DELIGHTS CIC

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2023

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

THE GARDEN OF EARTHLY DELIGHTS CIC

Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 31 December 2023

2023 2022


£

£
Turnover: 0 0
Cost of sales: 0 0
Gross profit(or loss): 0 0
Distribution costs: ( 682 ) ( 2,183 )
Administrative expenses: ( 18,772 ) ( 13,493 )
Other operating income: 16,049 10,413
Operating profit(or loss): (3,405) (5,263)
Interest receivable and similar income: 0 0
Interest payable and similar charges: 0 0
Profit(or loss) before tax: (3,405) (5,263)
Tax: 0 0
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: (3,405) (5,263)

THE GARDEN OF EARTHLY DELIGHTS CIC

Balance sheet

As at 31 December 2023

Notes 2023 2022


£

£
Fixed assets
Intangible assets:   0 0
Tangible assets:   0 0
Investments:   0 0
Total fixed assets: 0 0
Current assets
Stocks:   0 0
Debtors:   0 0
Cash at bank and in hand: 807 4,377
Investments:   0 0
Total current assets: 807 4,377
Prepayments and accrued income: 0 0
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 3 ( 170 ) ( 170 )
Net current assets (liabilities): 637 4,207
Total assets less current liabilities: 637 4,207
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): 637 4,207
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 637 4,207
Total members' funds: 637 4,207

The notes form part of these financial statements

THE GARDEN OF EARTHLY DELIGHTS 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 27 September 2024
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Yew Seng Cheong
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

THE GARDEN OF EARTHLY DELIGHTS 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

THE GARDEN OF EARTHLY DELIGHTS CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2023

  • 2. Employees

    2023 2022
    Average number of employees during the period 0 0

THE GARDEN OF EARTHLY DELIGHTS CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2023

3. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

2023 2022
£ £
Bank loans and overdrafts 0 0
Amounts due under finance leases and hire purchase contracts 0 0
Trade creditors 0 0
Taxation and social security 0 0
Accruals and deferred income 0 0
Other creditors 170 170
Total 170 170

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

THE GARDEN OF EARTHLY DELIGHTS CIC

Company Number: 12433698 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 31 December 2023

Company activities and impact

- The Garden of Earthly Delights facilitated weekly gardening volunteer/training sessions to over 100 participants throughout the financial year 2023 . - during 6 months of the year, the garden ran the “A gardened mind” programme which was funded by Hackney Council and offered weekly, 4 hour slow paced gardening and nature craft sessions for local residents with poor mental and physical health - throughout the year, the garden provided a waste wood carpentry programme for local residents including regular beginners and intermediate woodworking sessions (10-15 participants each), plus collaborated with various community groups to support them with building their garden infrastructure - monthly community meals and open days events for the wider community - the garden set up a local composting station, where local residents as well as both restaurants and cafe could compost their kitchen waste

Consultation with stakeholders

Garden of Earthly Delight Stakeholders: Local residents: Engage in gardening and benefit from educational programs. Volunteers: Maintain the garden with their time and expertise. Local groups/non-profits: Collaborate on sustainability, food security, and education projects Horticulturists: Offer guidance on gardening, biodiversity, and sustainable practices. Hackney Council: Supports with a free lease of the space. Initial Community Garden Assembly: Before creating the garden, open workshops and assemblies allowed locals to shape the vision, design, and shared values. These inputs informed our horticultural and educational programs and the Garden Manifesto (available on our website). Ongoing Consultation Methods: Monthly open meetings: Share ideas and updates. Social media: Engage and gather insights. One-on-one conversations: With funders and key stakeholders. Community flyering: Invite neighbors to open days. Hackney Council meetings: Discuss projects and collaborations. Actions Based on Stakeholders Input: Accessibility:Modify garden design to ensure accessibility for all - e.g. avoid woodchip paths to accommodate wheelchairs. Co-design: Align garden design with community needs. Tailored programs: Host workshops on organic gardening, composting, woodwork and healthy cooking. Sustainability: Introduce eco-friendly practices like rainwater harvesting and wildlife habitat. Increased participation: Continue to create volunteer opportunities and partnerships.

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
25 November 2024

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Katja Benkel
Status: Director