ARMED FORCES COMMUNITY HQ CIC

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
11246325 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024

Period of accounts

Start date: 1 April 2023

End date: 31 March 2024

ARMED FORCES COMMUNITY HQ CIC

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2024

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

ARMED FORCES COMMUNITY HQ CIC

Directors' report period ended 31 March 2024

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

Principal activities of the company

Principal activity of the company during the financial period was of supporting veterans and their families



Directors

The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024

Laura Ingham
Gillian Molyneux
Charles Neve
Charles Neve


Secretary Andrea Bradley

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
30 November 2024

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

ARMED FORCES COMMUNITY HQ CIC

Balance sheet

As at 31 March 2024

Notes 2024 2023


£

£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets: 3 58,259 13,008
Total fixed assets: 58,259 13,008
Current assets
Debtors: 4 74,913 142,143
Cash at bank and in hand: 80,558 25,354
Total current assets: 155,471 167,497
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 5 ( 180,807 ) ( 146,087 )
Net current assets (liabilities): (25,336) 21,410
Total assets less current liabilities: 32,923 34,418
Total net assets (liabilities): 32,923 34,418
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 32,923 34,418
Total members' funds: 32,923 34,418

The notes form part of these financial statements

ARMED FORCES COMMUNITY HQ CIC

Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 March 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 30 November 2024
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Laura Ingham
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

ARMED FORCES COMMUNITY HQ CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 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

    Turnover policy

    Turnover comprises the invoiced value of goods and services supplied by the company, net of Value Added Tax and trade discounts.

    Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy

    Tangible fixed assets, other than freehold land, are stated at cost or valuation less depreciation and any provision for impairment. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost or valuation of fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following basis:

ARMED FORCES COMMUNITY HQ CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2024

  • 2. Employees

    2024 2023
    Average number of employees during the period 9 9

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2024

3. Tangible assets

Land & buildings Plant & machinery Fixtures & fittings Office equipment Motor vehicles Total
Cost £ £ £ £ £ £
At 1 April 2023 0 7,096 5,912 13,008
Additions 44,000 1,251 45,251
Disposals
Revaluations
Transfers
At 31 March 2024 44,000 7,096 7,163 58,259
Depreciation
At 1 April 2023 0 0 0
Charge for year 0 0 0
On disposals
Other adjustments
At 31 March 2024 0 0 0
Net book value
At 31 March 2024 44,000 7,096 7,163 58,259
At 31 March 2023 0 7,096 5,912 13,008

ARMED FORCES COMMUNITY HQ CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2024

4. Debtors

2024 2023
£ £
Trade debtors 66,771 142,143
Other debtors 8,142 0
Total 74,913 142,143

ARMED FORCES COMMUNITY HQ CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2024

5. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

2024 2023
£ £
Bank loans and overdrafts 23,776 40,797
Trade creditors 9,503 2,606
Taxation and social security 5,609
Accruals and deferred income 973
Other creditors 140,946 102,684
Total 180,807 146,087

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

ARMED FORCES COMMUNITY HQ CIC

Company Number: 11246325 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 31 March 2024

Company activities and impact

Armed Forces is a onestop shop , state of the art facility providing advice guidance support to Veterans , their families and carers. We deliver interventions that improve health and well- being, welfare and education and employment, social inclusion, housing and complex dependencies. Utilising a person-centred approach , we work with individuals and their families and carers to tackle multiple areas of disadvantages and the wider determinants of health to create better opportunities for better life chances. We deliver our services across the North West of England via a hub and spoke model working with statutory services , health and voluntary and community sector to support or beneficiaries navigate multiple support opportunities. We have delivered a host of activities this financial year that support our organisational values. Connecting Communities - Supporting the development of positive activities that build meaningful connections, reduce social isolation and improve family relationships. Improved Health and Well-being - Focussed on prevention and early help through mindfulness, physical fitness and family approaches to feeling good, Safe Accommodation -Facilitated access to safe, secure, quality housing solutions with supported tenancies that make houses home. Tackling Complex Dependency- Developing partnerships, pathways and interventions to address serious barriers to life such as addiction, debt and enduring mental health issues. Better Life Chances- Making employment , training, education and volunteering accessible for our beneficiaries to improve aspirations. Sector Collaboration- United the provider of support services for the Armed Forces Community to level up provision , ensure there are safe places for the community to access and developed a quality and evaluation strategy ( Self-assessment -organisational health check) that promotes safer referrals and builds trust in the organisations we partner with ,

Consultation with stakeholders

We have a variety of stakeholders from the tri services as well as partners and commissioners Serving personnel and reservists Veterans/Service leavers Families and Carers of Armed Forces Cadets and Cadet Instructors We consult with our Stakeholders using a variety of methods: Social Media Feedback forms/forums Focus groups Community events In April 2024 we were commissioned by Wigan council to undertake a comprehensive consultation to inform a borough-wide Armed Forces Community Action plan. In addition , we have consulted with 156 organisations across the North West who work with the Armed Forces Community to develop the Forces Wellbeing Collective . We are constantly making improvements to our delivery from the feedback we receive and communicate this to our beneficiaries, partners and commissioners in our monthly newsletter via our " You said we Did" section, This financial year we have also implemented our service user voice committee who bring us feedback directly from our service users and also plan the annual trips, activities and events calendar.

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
30 November 2024

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