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Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
12000464 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 May 2024

Period of accounts

Start date: 1 June 2023

End date: 31 May 2024

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Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 May 2024

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

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Directors' report period ended 31 May 2024

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

Directors

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

Rachel Sheridan
Lucy Reeder
Claire Williams


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
20 February 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Rachel Sheridan
Status: Director

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Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 31 May 2024

2024 2023


£

£
Turnover: 875 570
Cost of sales: 0 ( 7 )
Gross profit(or loss): 875 563
Distribution costs: 0 0
Administrative expenses: ( 495 ) ( 648 )
Other operating income: 256
Operating profit(or loss): 380 171
Profit(or loss) before tax: 380 171
Tax: ( 105 ) ( 34 )
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: 275 137

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Balance sheet

As at 31 May 2024

Notes 2024 2023


£

£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets: 3 521 606
Total fixed assets: 521 606
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand: 1,625 1,099
Total current assets: 1,625 1,099
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 4 ( 1,215 ) ( 1,049 )
Net current assets (liabilities): 410 50
Total assets less current liabilities: 931 656
Total net assets (liabilities): 931 656
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 931 656
Total members' funds: 931 656

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 May 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.

This report was approved by the board of directors on 20 February 2025
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Rachel Sheridan
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 May 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

    Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy

    Tangible assets are included at cost less depreciation and impairment. Depreciation has been provided at the following rates in order to write off the assets over their estimated useful lives: Other tangible fixed assets - 25% reducing balance

    Other accounting policies

    Basis of preparation The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention as modified by the revaluation of certain fixed assets. Presentation currency The accounts are presented in £ sterling.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 May 2024

  • 2. Employees

    2024 2023
    Average number of employees during the period 3 3

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 May 2024

3. Tangible assets

Land & buildings Plant & machinery Fixtures & fittings Office equipment Motor vehicles Total
Cost £ £ £ £ £ £
At 1 June 2023 1,572 1,572
Additions 88 88
Disposals
Revaluations
Transfers
At 31 May 2024 1,660 1,660
Depreciation
At 1 June 2023 966 966
Charge for year 173 173
On disposals
Other adjustments
At 31 May 2024 1,139 1,139
Net book value
At 31 May 2024 521 521
At 31 May 2023 606 606

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 May 2024

4. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

2024 2023
£ £
Taxation and social security 105 34
Accruals and deferred income 75 60
Other creditors 1,035 955
Total 1,215 1,049

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

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Company Number: 12000464 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 31 May 2024

Company activities and impact

In the year ending 31 May 2024, the company was pleased to be able to continue providing in person support. Sessions ran at Clay Farm, and the Jollie Postie in Royston. Sessions have included support with baby carrying, cloth nappies and general parenting well-being. The Clay Farm location in particular has proved very popular, with an average of 4 or 5 families visiting at each session, for either help with their own equipment, or to try on and hire something new to them. The Royston session provides a quieter space for families to come together and chat and support each other, as well as using the sling library services. In total, in the year ending 31 May 2024, 57 loans were made in total, comprising of: 11 nappy kits, 45 carriers and accessories and 1 loan of a breastfeeding cushion. We continued to monitor our email and social media inboxes throughout the year for queries from local families, and to signpost families on to other services where appropriate. We also attended the local sustainability fair to promote the use of cloth and reusable nappies and menstrual products.

Consultation with stakeholders

There has been no specific consultation, but we have always shown that we are open to feedback and any improvements clients want. Overall feedback has been positive.

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
23 February 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Rachel Sheridan
Status: Director