DIVERGENT FAMILIES CIC

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
15621210 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 30 April 2025

Period of accounts

Start date: 6 April 2024

End date: 30 April 2025

DIVERGENT FAMILIES CIC

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 April 2025

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

DIVERGENT FAMILIES CIC

Directors' report period ended 30 April 2025

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 30 April 2025

Principal activities of the company

Divergent Families CIC delivered the ‘Creative Connections' project during the financial year 2024-2025. The project provided arts-based workshops for single-parent families and individuals with experience of neurodiversity and learning disabilities, as well as those with relatable lived experiences, enabling them to participate fully in inclusive creative activities. Through interactive drama and creative sessions, families engaged in activities designed to encourage self-expression, community connection, and the sharing of personal stories. Sessions alternated between all-family and split adult/child formats to ensure accessibility and inclusivity, and communal meals fostered social cohesion. The project’s impact includes: Strengthening community bonds by connecting families, sharing experiences, and forming new friendships. Enabling participants to express themselves creatively and take an active role in shaping activities. Promoting inclusion and accessibility through the Divergent Families Toolkit, which provides guidance for arts-based activities for diverse families. Gathering feedback that informed future programme development, including suggestions for outdoor activities and cultural events. Overall, the Creative Connections project has contributed to the well-being, social cohesion, and creative engagement of families within the community, demonstrating tangible benefits in line with Divergent Families CIC’s social mission.



Directors

The directors shown below have held office during the period of
25 October 2024 to 30 April 2025

Heidi Franks
Amy Pope
Avril Niles
Clover Pascoe


The director shown below has held office during the whole of the period from
6 April 2024 to 30 April 2025

Christina Ford


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
29 August 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Christina Ford
Status: Director

DIVERGENT FAMILIES CIC

Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 30 April 2025

13 months to 30 April 2025


£
Turnover: 2,000
Cost of sales: 0
Gross profit(or loss): 2,000
Distribution costs: 0
Administrative expenses: ( 1,974 )
Other operating income: 0
Operating profit(or loss): 26
Interest receivable and similar income: 0
Interest payable and similar charges: 0
Profit(or loss) before tax: 26
Tax: 0
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: 26

DIVERGENT FAMILIES CIC

Balance sheet

As at 30 April 2025

Notes 13 months to 30 April 2025


£
Fixed assets
Intangible assets:   0
Tangible assets:   0
Investments:   0
Total fixed assets: 0
Current assets
Stocks:   0
Debtors:   0
Cash at bank and in hand: 26
Investments:   0
Total current assets: 26
Prepayments and accrued income: 0
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year:   0
Net current assets (liabilities): 26
Total assets less current liabilities: 26
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year:   0
Provision for liabilities: 0
Accruals and deferred income: 0
Total net assets (liabilities): 26
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 26
Total members' funds: 26

The notes form part of these financial statements

DIVERGENT FAMILIES CIC

Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 30 April 2025 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 29 August 2025
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Christina Ford
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

DIVERGENT FAMILIES CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 April 2025

  • 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

DIVERGENT FAMILIES CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 April 2025

  • 2. Employees

    13 months to 30 April 2025
    Average number of employees during the period 0

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

DIVERGENT FAMILIES CIC

Company Number: 15621210 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 30 April 2025

Company activities and impact

Divergent Families CIC delivered the ‘Creative Connections' project during the financial year 2024-2025. The project provided arts-based workshops for single-parent families and individuals with experience of neurodiversity and learning disabilities, as well as those with relatable lived experiences, enabling them to participate fully in inclusive creative activities. Through interactive drama and creative sessions, families engaged in activities designed to encourage self-expression, community connection, and the sharing of personal stories. Sessions alternated between all-family and split adult/child formats to ensure accessibility and inclusivity, and communal meals fostered social cohesion. The project’s impact includes: Strengthening community bonds by connecting families, sharing experiences, and forming new friendships. Enabling participants to express themselves creatively and take an active role in shaping activities. Promoting inclusion and accessibility through the Divergent Families Toolkit, which provides guidance for arts-based activities for diverse families. Gathering feedback that informed future programme development, including suggestions for outdoor activities and cultural events. Overall, the Creative Connections project has contributed to the well-being, social cohesion, and creative engagement of families within the community, demonstrating tangible benefits in line with Divergent Families CIC’s social mission.

Consultation with stakeholders

Divergent Families CIC’s stakeholders are single-parent families and individuals with experience of neurodiversity or learning disabilities, as well as those with relatable lived experiences. During the Creative Connections workshops, the company held creative feedback sessions to consult these stakeholders. Participants were invited to share their experiences, ideas, and preferences through discussions, interactive activities, and visual reflection exercises. At this stage, the feedback collected is being used to inform future activities and fundraising efforts. No specific changes or new initiatives have yet been implemented, but the consultation has provided valuable insights into stakeholder needs and priorities, which will guide future planning.

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
29 August 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Christina Ford
Status: Director