DIVERSITY TENNIS CIC

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
15282960 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 30 November 2024

Period of accounts

Start date: 14 November 2023

End date: 30 November 2024

DIVERSITY TENNIS CIC

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 November 2024

Balance sheet
Additional notes
Balance sheet notes
Community Interest Report

DIVERSITY TENNIS CIC

Balance sheet

As at 30 November 2024

Notes 13 months to 30 November 2024


£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets: 3 6,782
Total fixed assets: 6,782
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand: 2,380
Total current assets: 2,380
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 4 ( 900 )
Net current assets (liabilities): 1,480
Total assets less current liabilities: 8,262
Total net assets (liabilities): 8,262
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 8,262
Total members' funds: 8,262

The notes form part of these financial statements

DIVERSITY TENNIS CIC

Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 30 November 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 13 August 2025
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Emma Thomas
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

DIVERSITY TENNIS CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 November 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

    Turnover policy

    Turnover comprises the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for the sale of goods and provision of services in the ordinary course of the company’s activities. Turnover is shown net of sales/value added tax, returns, rebates and discounts. The company recognises revenue when: The amount of revenue can be reliably measured; it is probable that future economic benefits will flow to the entity; and specific criteria have been met for each of the company's activities.

    Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy

    Depreciation is charged so as to write off the cost of assets, other than land and properties under construction over their estimated useful lives, as follows: Equipment - 20% straight line

    Other accounting policies

    Summary of significant accounting policies and key accounting estimates The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated. Basis of preparation These financial statements have been prepared using the historical cost convention except that as disclosed in the accounting policies certain items are shown at fair value. Tangible assets Tangible assets are stated in the balance sheet at cost, less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses. The cost of tangible assets includes directly attributable incremental costs incurred in their acquisition and installation. Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value. Trade creditors Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Accounts payable are classified as current liabilities if the company does not have an unconditional right, at the end of the reporting period, to defer settlement of the creditor for at least twelve months after the reporting date. If there is an unconditional right to defer settlement for at least twelve months after the reporting date, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at the transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

DIVERSITY TENNIS CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 November 2024

  • 2. Employees

    13 months to 30 November 2024
    Average number of employees during the period 2

DIVERSITY TENNIS CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 November 2024

3. Tangible assets

Land & buildings Plant & machinery Fixtures & fittings Office equipment Motor vehicles Total
Cost £ £ £ £ £ £
Additions 8,478 8,478
Disposals
Revaluations
Transfers
At 30 November 2024 8,478 8,478
Depreciation
Charge for year 1,696 1,696
On disposals
Other adjustments
At 30 November 2024 1,696 1,696
Net book value
At 30 November 2024 6,782 6,782

DIVERSITY TENNIS CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 November 2024

4. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

13 months to 30 November 2024
£
Accruals and deferred income 900
Total 900

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

DIVERSITY TENNIS CIC

Company Number: 15282960 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 30 November 2024

Company activities and impact

Diversity Tennis is dedicated to providing tennis to absolutely anyone. Our sessions in Ely help improve mental and physical wellbeing, reduce isolation, and increase access to sport. During the financial year 2023-2024, our activities included: Walking Tennis and Wheely Walking Tennis offered tennis at a gentler pace to a diverse group of participants, such as older adults, wheelchair users, and people with short- and long-term health conditions. Many have previously been unable to access appropriate exercise. Benefits of increased exercise are clear and can include increased mobility, improved balance, and a reduced risk of falls for older adults. Each session is followed by a tea-and-cake social which has provided a vital space for connection, reducing isolation, and building support networks. SEND and After-School Tennis are adapted to support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in developing confidence, coordination, and enjoyment of physical activity. Diversity Day, a free community event welcoming people of all ages and abilities to try tennis in a safe, inclusive environment. Community outreach – we’ve worked with local schools, veterans’ groups, social prescribers, Ely Foodbank, and attended events like Ely Pride to connect with people who might not otherwise feel that tennis is for them. Promotion and awareness – featured on local BBC and ITV, and recognised with the Cambridgeshire LTA Tennis for All Award (2024), helping to raise awareness of inclusive tennis and encouraging new participants to get involved All activities were delivered free or at low cost to participants and adapted to individual physical, mental, or social needs. The sessions enabled participants to stay active, feel included, and build lasting connections within their community.

Consultation with stakeholders

We stay in close contact with the people and groups we work with, and we listen to their views throughout the year. Participants often share thoughts during sessions and over tea and cake after Walking Tennis sessions. This social gathering provides a key opportunity for conversation, allowing us to gather valuable feedback in a relaxed, informal setting. This approach has led to the development of new programs, such as our integrated Wheely and Walking Tennis sessions, which were created to meet a specific community need. Parents and carers of children attending SEND sessions have shared comments about their children’s confidence, enjoyment, and development. Teachers and school staff have provided feedback that directly informs our approach to working with children with SEND. We used this to adapt our sessions to focus on confidence-building and social skills, in addition to physical development. We’ve received warm feedback from individuals and families, including comments like: “Without any hesitation this group, this activity saved my life. I was truly in a very dark place” - “Walking tennis is now a very important part of my week” - “a place I feel safe and welcome” - “the highlight of my week” - “a big help to my son’s confidence” - “[The children’s] confidence has grown along with enjoyment” - “The tennis sessions have had a really positive impact with my class” - “The children love it. When it’s our turn they ask to go, and when it’s not they ask when it will be our turn again!” We stay connected with organisations including Ely Foodbank, social prescribers, and veterans’ groups, who help raise awareness of our sessions and share perspectives on local needs. The Cambridgeshire LTA Tennis for All Award 2024 recognised our approach and helped reinforce the value of our work to others.

Directors' remuneration

No payroll scheme has been set up, directors have been paid on a subcontract basis for coaching.

Transfer of assets

No transfer of assets other than for full consideration

This report was approved by the board of directors on
13 August 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Emma Thomas
Status: Director