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Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
SC779286 (Scotland)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 August 2024

Period of accounts

Start date: 16 August 2023

End date: 31 August 2024

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Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 August 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 August 2024

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
16 August 2023 to 31 August 2024

Alison Baird
Richard Hilton


The director shown below has held office during the period of
20 December 2023 to 31 August 2024

Shaun Hotchkiss


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
15 May 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Alison Baird
Status: Director

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Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 31 August 2024

13 months to 31 August 2024


£
Turnover: 300
Cost of sales: 0
Gross profit(or loss): 300
Administrative expenses: ( 5,366 )
Operating profit(or loss): (5,066)
Profit(or loss) before tax: (5,066)
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: (5,066)

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Balance sheet

As at 31 August 2024

Notes 13 months to 31 August 2024


£
Net current assets (liabilities):  
Total assets less current liabilities:
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year: 3 ( 5,066 )
Total net assets (liabilities): (5,066)
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: (5,066)
Total members' funds: ( 5,066)

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 August 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 15 May 2025
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Alison Baird
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 August 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

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 August 2024

  • 2. Employees

    13 months to 31 August 2024
    Average number of employees during the period 0

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 August 2024

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

13 months to 31 August 2024
£
Other creditors 5,066
Total 5,066

During the year, directors paid company expenses personally. As of 31 July 2024, the company owed £5,066 to the directors. This is an interest-free loan, repayable on demand.

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

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Company Number: SC779286 (Scotland)

Year Ending: 31 August 2024

Company activities and impact

Since inauguration in August 2023, the company has hosted 3 workshops for members of the armed forces community and community support staff, 2 Workshops promoting awareness and understanding within the wider community, released 62 Podcast episodes discussing community relevant issues, hosting discussions with guest speakers focusing on a range of topics such as Moral Injury, Military to Civilian Transition experiences, Mental Wellbeing, PTSD, Suicide Awareness and prevention, Social Isolation, and the experience and challenges of the military spouse and family. We have attended job fairs, networking and armed forces community events, discussing support and gathering stakeholder feedback. We have built collaborative relationships with other service providers and networks within the Armed Forces Community, supported Armed Forces Day events, Cadet Forces, and have delivered a presentation supporting Armed Forces Day for a large organisation, to promote the employment and value of Ex Armed Forces employees to employers.

Consultation with stakeholders

Our Stakeholders are: Current and ex-members of the Armed Forces Community, Support Staff and organisations supporting and employing members of this community, Armed Forces Covenant Signatories, and Employers of ex-Armed Forces community members. We surveyed within existing veteran networks, focusing on civilian transition experiences and outcomes. We received 25 responses. Findings have informed and helped shape our services. Consultations with stakeholders are ongoing and built into all our events and networking. We use feedback to help shape and refine our support services, and create a network of collaborative support and partnerships that help increase reach and provision. Our podcast and social media platforms enable ongoing feedback and dialogue with our community. We contribute to discussions and other supportive activity, helping inform and increase the profile of support available to our community.

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
15 May 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Alison Baird
Status: Director