ACHIEVING, ENCOURAGING, INSPIRING CIC

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
15124544 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 30 September 2024

Period of accounts

Start date: 8 September 2023

End date: 30 September 2024

ACHIEVING, ENCOURAGING, INSPIRING CIC

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 September 2024

Directors report
Balance sheet
Additional notes
Community Interest Report

ACHIEVING, ENCOURAGING, INSPIRING CIC

Directors' report period ended 30 September 2024

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

Principal activities of the company

Regulation of health care, education, cultural and other social services, not incl. social security Cultural education Other human health activities Other social work activities without accommodation not elsewhere classified



Directors

The director shown below has held office during the whole of the period from
8 September 2023 to 30 September 2024

Natalie Jacqueline Thomas-Gayle


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
1 August 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Natalie Jacqueline Thomas-Gayle
Status: Director

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Balance sheet

As at 30 September 2024

Notes 13 months to 30 September 2024


£
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand: 0
Total current assets: 0
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year:   0
Net current assets (liabilities): 0
Total assets less current liabilities: 0
Total net assets (liabilities): 0
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 0
Total members' funds: 0

The notes form part of these financial statements

ACHIEVING, ENCOURAGING, INSPIRING CIC

Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 30 September 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 1 August 2025
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Natalie Jacqueline Thomas-Gayle
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

ACHIEVING, ENCOURAGING, INSPIRING CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 September 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

ACHIEVING, ENCOURAGING, INSPIRING CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 September 2024

  • 2. Employees

    13 months to 30 September 2024
    Average number of employees during the period 1

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

ACHIEVING, ENCOURAGING, INSPIRING CIC

Company Number: 15124544 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 30 September 2024

Company activities and impact

AEI is a Black woman-led Community Interest Company committed to improving health, education, and family well-being within Black communities. The organization delivers culturally responsive perinatal services, including doula support, childbirth education, and postpartum care, to address the disproportionate maternal and infant health disparities affecting Black families. The organisation strives to improve the experiences of black mothers throughout their parenting experience, helping to navigate all aspects of the system in a culturally appropriate way, to provide integrative services that uplift Black families AEI also plans to provide training and certification for aspiring Black doulas through a culturally grounded curriculum focused on ancestral birthing practices, reproductive justice, and practical skill-building. Additionally, AEI offers support to Black homeschooling families through workshops, cooperative learning resources, and culturally relevant curriculum guidance. The organization’s impact includes: -Improving birth outcomes for Black mothers and infants. -Increasing the number of certified Black doulas equipped to serve their communities. -Supporting Black parents in providing quality, culturally affirming education for their children. -Fostering community healing, emotional well-being, and intergenerational resilience through wellness programming.

Consultation with stakeholders

AEI actively engages stakeholders through community listening sessions, parent and family feedback forums, and doula mentorship circles. Program participants, community members, doulas-in-training, and collaborating partners are regularly consulted to shape program design and delivery. Stakeholder feedback directly informs service development, curriculum creation, and strategic planning to ensure offerings remain responsive, equitable, and culturally affirming.

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
1 August 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Natalie Jacqueline Thomas-Gayle
Status: Director