for the Period Ended 31 August 2024
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Community Interest Report |
Directors' report period ended
The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 31 August 2024
Directors
The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
1 September 2023
to
31 August 2024
The director shown below has held office during the period of
1 September 2023
to
7 June 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
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 August 2024
Basis of measurement and preparation
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The Parenting Collective CIC continues to run multiple support sessions across Greater Manchester, supporting families with babywearing, infant feeding, and perinatal wellbeing. We provide babywearing support through our sling library, offering vital safety guidance and information on the benefits of babywearing. We also provide free and ‘pay-as-you-feel’ sling hire for vulnerable and low-income families to ensure accessibility. Our team includes experienced infant feeding specialists, including an Infant Feeding Lead Midwife and a Breastfeeding Counsellor with the Association of Breastfeeding Mothers, who also works with Bolton Infant Feeding Team. We offer support with feeding choices, latch and positioning advice, and signposting to specialist services. We run free and donation-based Cake for Breakfast Club pre- and postnatal support groups in Family Hub settings, providing a welcoming and safe space for parents to connect, share concerns, and discuss mental wellbeing. These groups include peer support, professional signposting, and information on topics such as the fourth trimester, antenatal preparation, postnatal recovery, and infant behaviour. Our services are specifically designed to support mental wellbeing, particularly for those who have experienced birth trauma, perinatal mental health challenges, or difficult early parenting experiences. We create non-judgemental, inclusive spaces where parents and carers feel safe to share their experiences and access the support they need. We continue to fund a free weekly drop-in group run by the How Are You? Group, offering new parents a warm, accessible space with refreshments, alongside signposting to local services. We run weekly Mama and Me Mindful Babywearing Dance Classes and Events, led by our fully trained and insured instructors. In the past year we have trained and contracted two more Instructors who are our previous attendees. These gentle movement and dance sessions allow parents/carers to bond with their child while supporting physical and mental wellbeing. Our socials and community events are open to the wider public and help us fundraise, reinvesting proceeds into subsidising services for low-income families and expanding our resources. We actively participate in local events and festivals, leading workshops and performances to showcase safe babywearing, bonding, and community connection. We prioritise community feedback through surveys, focus groups, testimonials, and an open-door policy, ensuring we continuously adapt to meet the needs of the families we serve.
The stakeholders of The Parenting Collective CIC are represented by the company directors, including Kirsty Borritt, Lydia Tuakli-Munro, Michelle Brennan, Daniel Tuakli, and Abigail Tuakli. These individuals, all based in Greater Manchester, co-founded The Parenting Collective CIC based on their personal parenting experiences and observations within their local communities. Additionally, the CIC benefits from the expertise and experience of its two non-executive directors. Consultation with stakeholders is a fundamental aspect of our operational ethos. We actively seek input and feedback from our stakeholders, primarily our service users and volunteers, to ensure that our services remain responsive to their needs. Their perspectives are integral to shaping our community-led initiatives. To gather feedback, we use feedback forms sent to families after engaging with our services, providing valuable insight into our impact. We also regularly request testimonials and reviews, which we share on social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram to highlight the experiences of the families we support. Beyond direct customer feedback, we maintain a dedicated steering committee made up of new instructors, previous service users, and volunteers. Many of these committee members are trained babywearing peer supporters, offering a deep understanding of the needs within their respective communities. As they are based across Greater Manchester, they provide diverse perspectives on local challenges, helping us tailor our services more effectively. We actively foster community engagement and open dialogue by ensuring that our sessions and groups create space for discussions about what families feel is still needed in their communities. We have established mini-focus groups in each service area and maintain ongoing discussions with our steering boards, which consist of professionals who originally accessed our services as parents. This structure further enhances our understanding of community needs. We employ various evaluation methods, including surveys, tally assessments, and feedback forms completed during sessions, to gauge preferences and demand. The insights we gain are invaluable in refining and expanding our services to better serve the community. Our commitment to community involvement extends beyond feedback collection. Families who have benefited from our services are encouraged to take part in volunteering, training opportunities, and community-led events. Their ongoing input and involvement help shape and strengthen our services. In summary, The Parenting Collective CIC actively engages its stakeholders to ensure our services remain community-driven and responsive. This collaborative approach promotes inclusivity, openness, and continuous improvement, aligning with our mission to address cost of living, combat parental isolation, and strengthen community support. The feedback and data collected from our stakeholders play a crucial role in shaping our strategies and initiatives, which continue to have a positive and lasting impact on the well-being of the families and communities we serve.
Directors remuneration of £7,290 was paid to the directors in the year.
No transfer of assets other than for full consideration
This report was approved by the board of directors on
31 January 2025
And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Lydia Tuakli-Munro
Status: Director