BOURNE THIS WAY LGBT+ PARENTS SUPPORT GROUP CIC

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
14058987 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 30 April 2024

Period of accounts

Start date: 1 May 2023

End date: 30 April 2024

BOURNE THIS WAY LGBT+ PARENTS SUPPORT GROUP CIC

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 April 2024

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

BOURNE THIS WAY LGBT+ PARENTS SUPPORT GROUP CIC

Directors' report period ended 30 April 2024

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 30 April 2024

Principal activities of the company

The company's principal activity continues to be that of a not-for-profit Community Interest Company organisation providing facilities for spaces, events, meetups, support and counselling for LGBTQ+ parents and their children, as well as prospective parents. The group aims to bring people together within the community, to offer support, share advice and promote well-being for those wishing to embark on starting a family or individuals and couples that have children already and would like to spend time with people who have shared similar experiences.



Directors

The director shown below has held office during the whole of the period from
1 May 2023 to 30 April 2024

Ms Elizabeth King


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
18 January 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Ms Elizabeth King
Status: Director

BOURNE THIS WAY LGBT+ PARENTS SUPPORT GROUP CIC

Balance sheet

As at 30 April 2024

Notes 2024 2023


£

£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets: 3 224 337
Total fixed assets: 224 337
Current assets
Debtors: 4 170 1,037
Cash at bank and in hand: 889 14,251
Total current assets: 1,059 15,288
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 5 ( 895 ) ( 15,335 )
Net current assets (liabilities): 164 (47)
Total assets less current liabilities: 388 290
Total net assets (liabilities): 388 290
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 388 290
Total members' funds: 388 290

The notes form part of these financial statements

BOURNE THIS WAY LGBT+ PARENTS SUPPORT GROUP CIC

Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 30 April 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 18 January 2025
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Ms Elizabeth King
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

BOURNE THIS WAY LGBT+ PARENTS SUPPORT GROUP CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 April 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

    includes revenue earned from the sale of goods and from the rendering of services. Turnover is reduced for estimated customer returns, rebates and other similar allowances. Sale of goods Turnover from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods has transferred to the buyer. This is usually at the point that the customer has signed for the delivery of the goods. Rendering of services Turnover from the rendering of services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion of the contract. The stage of completion of a contract is measured by comparing the costs incurred for work performed to date to the total estimated contract costs. Turnover is only recognised to the extent of recoverable expenses when the outcome of a contract cannot be estimated reliably. Grants and subsidies Grants are recognised in the income and expenditure account in an appropriate manner that matches them with the expenditure towards which they are intended to contribute. Grants for immediate financial support or to cover costs already incurred are recognised immediately in the income and expenditure account. Grants towards general activities of the entity over a specific period are recognised in the income and expenditure account over that period. Grants towards fixed assets are recognised over the expected useful lives of the related assets and are treated as deferred income and released to the income and expenditure account over the useful life of the asset concerned. All grants in the income and expenditure account are recognised when all conditions for receipt have been complied with.

    Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy

    Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of the fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases: Fixtures & Fittings - 25% Straight Line

    Other accounting policies

    Fund accounting Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the Company's objectives at the discretion of the members. Restricted funds, although not outlined within the annual financial statements, can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the organisation. Restrictions arise by the specified donor or when funds are raised for a particular restricted purpose.

BOURNE THIS WAY LGBT+ PARENTS SUPPORT GROUP CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 April 2024

  • 2. Employees

    2024 2023
    Average number of employees during the period 3 3

    Average number of employees, including unpaid directors, during the year

BOURNE THIS WAY LGBT+ PARENTS SUPPORT GROUP CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 April 2024

3. Tangible assets

Land & buildings Plant & machinery Fixtures & fittings Office equipment Motor vehicles Total
Cost £ £ £ £ £ £
At 1 May 2023 450 450
Additions
Disposals
Revaluations
Transfers
At 30 April 2024 450 450
Depreciation
At 1 May 2023 113 113
Charge for year 113 113
On disposals
Other adjustments
At 30 April 2024 226 226
Net book value
At 30 April 2024 224 224
At 30 April 2023 337 337

BOURNE THIS WAY LGBT+ PARENTS SUPPORT GROUP CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 April 2024

4. Debtors

2024 2023
£ £
Prepayments and accrued income 103 1,028
Other debtors 67 9
Total 170 1,037

BOURNE THIS WAY LGBT+ PARENTS SUPPORT GROUP CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 April 2024

5. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

2024 2023
£ £
Trade creditors 125 23
Taxation and social security 41 75
Accruals and deferred income 13,956
Other creditors 729 1,281
Total 895 15,335

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

BOURNE THIS WAY LGBT+ PARENTS SUPPORT GROUP CIC

Company Number: 14058987 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 30 April 2024

Company activities and impact

Bournethisway (BTW) is the only LGBTQ+ Parents Support Group (CIC) of its kind in the country. BTW provides regular health and wellbeing activities and meet ups for this community. BTW is shaped around the 5 steps to well-being, connecting, giving back, keep active, take notice and keep learning. Some of the well-being activities we provide are as follow; well-being coaching, counselling, PT sessions, soft plays, swimming, camping, farm visits, nature walks, yoga, mindfulness courses and lots more. Stonewall found that 36% of respondents who had children experienced barriers or challenges when starting their family. One in five of those stated that the greatest barrier or challenge was the high cost of private fertility treatment. Currently, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines state that funded access to IVF in England is only available to women ‘who have not conceived after two years of regular unprotected intercourse or 12 cycles of artificial insemination (where six or more are by intrauterine insemination)’. Some of the families that join BTW are in thousands of pounds worth of debt through paying for treatment but heterosexual couples receive three lots of IVF free with our community facing yet another inequality. This has a negative impact on the communities mental health and can become very stressful emotionally and financially time. BTW provides a non-judgmental, safe place where people can be themselves without being questioned about their family set up. Peer to peer support naturally unfolds and all the meet ups are geared around the members needs. BTW carries out regular evaluations ensuring we are delivering effective support. Some feedback we have received from our members are as follows: -‘BTW has helped us connect with other families like us and we don’t feel as alone.’ -‘BTW has been a lifeline for us and without the regular meet ups, we would be lost.’ -‘We travel from hastings to attend some of the meet ups, as there is nothing like this is our area yet. Its been such a positive experience, the meet ups are really relaxed and easy-going and its a joy to see our child playing with other with a similar family set up.’ -‘Our midwife sign posted us to BTW and going through the process of having a child is a minefield, to pick peoples brains and feel safe to have these discussions openly has helped us massively to start our own family. -‘BTW has helped with my mental health and well-being with the PT sessions that they set up, after experiencing postnatal depression it really helped me get through. Connecting with my tribe regular also was a great support.’ BTW also offers consultations and talks on how to make your business, community group, educational settings or organisations more LGBTQ+ inclusive. We work in partnership with several organisations including the NHS, maternity services, perinatal mental health teams, local Prides, Sussex Police and East Sussex County Council.

Consultation with stakeholders

No formal consultations were undertaken with stakeholders within this financial year. Throughout the year, we informally engaged with our stakeholders and representatives from local community groups on regular intervals.

Directors' remuneration

The aggregate amount of emoluments paid to or receivable by directors in respect of qualifying services was £8,500. 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
18 January 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Ms Elizabeth King
Status: Director