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Directors' report period ended
The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 31 March 2024
Principal activities of the company
Political and charitable donations
Company policy on disabled employees
Directors
The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
1 April 2023
to
31 March 2024
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
And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name:
Status: Director
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The notes form part of these financial statements
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
and signed on behalf of the board by:
Name:
Status: Director
The notes form part of these financial statements
for the Period Ended 31 March 2024
Basis of measurement and preparation
Turnover policy
Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy
Other accounting policies
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The following activities promoted environmental sustainability, skill development, and com-munity well-being, aligning with the mission to foster a circular economy and reduce textile waste. -Workshops and Repair Cafes: As part of the East London Waste Authority (ELWA) Repair Cafe team, Sew London facilitated 22 sewing, repair, and alteration workshops across New-ham, Redbridge, Havering, and Barking & Dagenham. These sessions taught essential sewing skills, helping attendees, including low-income families, reduce costs and carbon foot-prints by maintaining their garments. Promoting Circular Fashion: The project engaged environmentally conscious consumers and vintage enthusiasts through its preloved clothing resale and rental services. This initiative appealed to individuals looking to extend the lifecycle of their clothes or access unique garments for special occasions. -Corporate Collaborations: Partnerships with organizations like Land Security for sustainable sewing workshops and waste management companies such as Loop Recycle and John Lewis provided second-hand materials. These efforts not only diverted textiles from landfills but also supported the project's social enterprise. -ANCCC Dothman gets a new defence spectacle. Pop-Up Shop and eBay for Change: In 2023, Sew London launched a pop-up shop in Redbridge, showcasing rescued textiles and preloved garments, and joined the eBay for Change program to expand its online reach for sustainable fashion. Community Impact and Volunteering: Sew London contributed to the local community by creating 12 bereavement patchwork blankets for patients and families at Queens Hospital in Romford and running 24 sewing workshop sessions attended by more than 50 participants. -Support for Small Businesses: The professional alteration services also served small businesses and creatives, enabling them to maintain garments and create sustainable fashion products.
-Local Community Members: Individuals who participate in workshops, use repair services, or shop for preloved and rental clothing. -Corporate Partners: Businesses such as John Lewis, Loop Recycle, and others that provide in-kind donations, sponsorships, or collaborate on sustainability initiatives. -Local Councils and Grant Providers: Entities like the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, which fund or support projects. -Workshop Participants: Those attending sewing, repair, and upcycling training sessions. -Employees and Volunteers: Staff and volunteers engaged in daily operations, workshops, and community outreach. Consultation and Response The Sew London Project consults its stakeholders through: -Community Feedback: Surveys and verbal input from workshop participants and customers. Feedback has led to the expansion of workshop topics and repair cafe offerings. -Corporate Collaboration: Dialogue with partners like John Lewis has helped improve product sourcing and develop shared sustainability goals. -Local Authority Input: Grants and projects have often been designed or adjusted based on council priorities, such as environmental goals or community education needs.
No remuneration was received
No transfer of assets other than for full consideration
This report was approved by the board of directors on
27 December 2024
And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Abimbolu Olukemi OLOYEDE
Status: Director