DORSET WILD ONES CIC

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
12809326 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 August 2023

Period of accounts

Start date: 1 September 2022

End date: 31 August 2023

DORSET WILD ONES CIC

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 August 2023

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

DORSET WILD ONES CIC

Directors' report period ended 31 August 2023

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 31 August 2023

Principal activities of the company

The principal activity of the company is is running workshops and clubs that encourage children and adults to engage with nature and learn about the natural world. Dorset Wild Ones offer a low-cost school holiday club where children take part in a range of activities including bushcraft and survival, gardening, wildlife workshops and forest crafts. They have partnered with the Dorset Wildlife Trust who create educational opportunities for children and young people who are interested in wildlife. Dorset Council fund free places for children who receive free school meals through the HAF scheme. Dorset Wild One also provide free workshops to schools where they provide lessons, assemblies, and activities on subjects such as helping hedgehogs, making bug hotels and other topics. They also take part in community events where they offer drop in crafts and workshops



Directors

The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
1 September 2022 to 31 August 2023

LOUISE RUTH REGAN
GEMMA SUSAN MILLER


The director shown below has held office during the period of
1 January 2023 to 31 August 2023

PAUL EDWARD TAPPING


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
7 June 2024

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: LOUISE RUTH REGAN
Status: Director

DORSET WILD ONES CIC

Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 31 August 2023

2023 2022


£

£
Turnover: 32,719 17,926
Gross profit(or loss): 32,719 17,926
Administrative expenses: ( 36,045 ) ( 19,552 )
Operating profit(or loss): (3,326) (1,626)
Profit(or loss) before tax: (3,326) (1,626)
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: (3,326) (1,626)

DORSET WILD ONES CIC

Balance sheet

As at 31 August 2023

Notes 2023 2022


£

£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets: 3 1,402 920
Total fixed assets: 1,402 920
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand: 3,180 2,728
Total current assets: 3,180 2,728
Net current assets (liabilities): 3,180 2,728
Total assets less current liabilities: 4,582 3,648
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year: 4 ( 9,573 ) ( 5,313 )
Total net assets (liabilities): (4,991) (1,665)
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: (4,991) ( 1,665)
Total members' funds: ( 4,991) (1,665)

The notes form part of these financial statements

DORSET WILD ONES CIC

Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 August 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 7 June 2024
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: LOUISE RUTH REGAN
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

DORSET WILD ONES CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 August 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

    Turnover policy

    Turnover comprises the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for the sale of goods and provision of services in the ordinary course of the company’s activities. Turnover is shown net of sales/value added tax, returns, rebates and discounts. The company recognises revenue when: The amount of revenue can be reliably measured; it is probable that future economic benefits will flow to the entity; and specific criteria have been met for each of the company's activities

    Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy

    Tangible assets are stated in the balance sheet at cost, less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses. The cost of tangible assets includes directly attributable incremental costs incurred in their acquisition and installation

DORSET WILD ONES CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 August 2023

  • 2. Employees

    2023 2022
    Average number of employees during the period 3 3

DORSET WILD ONES CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 August 2023

3. Tangible assets

Land & buildings Plant & machinery Fixtures & fittings Office equipment Motor vehicles Total
Cost £ £ £ £ £ £
At 1 September 2022 1,227 1,227
Additions 950 950
Disposals
Revaluations
Transfers
At 31 August 2023 2,177 2,177
Depreciation
At 1 September 2022 307 307
Charge for year 468 468
On disposals
Other adjustments
At 31 August 2023 775 775
Net book value
At 31 August 2023 1,402 1,402
At 31 August 2022 920 920

DORSET WILD ONES CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 August 2023

4. Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year note

2023 2022
£ £
Other creditors 9,573 5,313
Total 9,573 5,313

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

DORSET WILD ONES CIC

Company Number: 12809326 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 31 August 2023

Company activities and impact

The principal activity of the company is is running workshops and clubs that encourage children and adults to engage with nature and learn about the natural world. Dorset Wild Ones offer a low-cost school holiday club where children take part in a range of activities including bushcraft and survival, gardening, wildlife workshops and forest crafts. They have partnered with the Dorset Wildlife Trust who create educational opportunities for children and young people who are interested in wildlife. Dorset Council fund free places for children who receive free school meals through the HAF scheme. Dorset Wild One also provide free workshops to schools where they provide lessons, assemblies, and activities on subjects such as helping hedgehogs, making bug hotels and other topics. They also take part in community events where they offer drop in crafts and workshops

Consultation with stakeholders

No consultation with stakeholders

Directors' remuneration

The total amount paid or receivable by directors in respect of qualifying services was £4,000. There were no other transactions or arrangements in connection with the remuneration of directors, or compensation for director’s loss of office, which require to be disclosed.

Transfer of assets

No transfer of assets other than for full consideration

This report was approved by the board of directors on
7 June 2024

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: LOUISE RUTH REGAN
Status: Director