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Directors' report period ended
The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 30 June 2024
Directors
The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
1 July 2023
to
30 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
As at
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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 30 June 2024
Basis of measurement and preparation
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Beanstalk Skills Academy CIC (previously Business Centre CIC) is pleased to present our impact report for the year 1st July 2023 to 30th June 2024. This report outlines our key achievements and highlights our engagement with stakeholders to address community needs effectively. We address unemployment and economic inactivity in Lancashire by engaging directly with hard-to-reach groups through informal and non-intimidating sessions, such as cookery workshops. These workshops create a relaxed environment allowing people to connect without the pressure of formal commitment. Through casual conversations, we start to understand each person's unique challenges and introduce them to our employability programmes. This includes one-to-one mentoring and collaborative wrap-around pastoral support, effectively addressing root causes like low self-esteem and distrust. Key Achievements (1st July 2023 to 30th June 2024) - Employment and Skills Support: Supported 67 people through our Employment and Skills programmes. - Progression to Employment, Education, and Training: 64% of participants who completed our Employment and Skills programmes moved into employment, education, training, or volunteering. - Improved WorkStar Outcomes: 93% of participants demonstrated improvements in key WorkStar outcome areas, reflecting personal growth and increased employability. - Business Support: Provided tailored support to 27 business owners, helping to create or secure 23 jobs. - Course Delivery: Delivered 11 different courses or events attended by nearly 150 people. To keep our services relevant and impactful, we collect feedback from all participants. For our employment and skills programmes, we use the Outcome Star framework, specifically the WordStar tool, to track progress and assess outcomes. This structured approach helps us to continuously improve our services to better meet community needs.
Stakeholder engagement is an ongoing process for Beanstalk. Our ability to engage with key stakeholders has been essential to our success. We maintain strong working relationships with partners such as Preston City Council, Lancashire County Council, and housing associations like Community Gateway Association and Onward Homes. Their continued support and contract renewals reflect their confidence in our ability to deliver measurable outcomes. We actively listen to the community’s needs through continuous consultation with local residents, councillors, and community organisations. This proactive approach has allowed us to identify emerging needs and develop targeted solutions. One such example is our response to feedback from community members and stakeholders regarding older adults seeking meaningful activities. Discussions with Preston City Council, other key community organisations, and local councillors highlighted the lack of opportunities for older adults to remain active and engaged in their communities. This insight prompted Beanstalk to establish a steering group focused on creating a senior skills provision. This provision aims to offer older adults the chance to learn new skills, connect socially, and contribute meaningfully to society. Our stakeholder engagement extends to formal partnerships with organisations such as the Social Enterprise Lancashire Network (SELNET). Through collaborative meetings, we have secured roles as delivery partners for the UKSPF Invest in Youth and Move Forward Employability Programmes in Preston, as well as the Boost Flying Start Business Advisory provision for pre-start and early-stage business owners in Lancashire. These partnerships enable us to reach more people and expand the range of support we offer.
The aggregate amount of emoluments paid to or receivable by directors in respect of qualifying services was £28543. 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
No transfer of assets other than for full consideration
This report was approved by the board of directors on
24 March 2025
And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Kerry Stevens
Status: Director