Made Guid CIC developed from a pilot project set up by Lodestone Creative CIC. In 2024 Made Guid CIC opened for business and during that time has continued to deliver on its mission to provide access to fresh, local, and sustainable food while creating a welcoming community hub for learning, sharing and connection. Retail and Food Access: - Expanded our range of local, organic produce, artisan bread and non-ultra processed foods giving people an ethical choice amongst high st chains. - Supported local suppliers by stocking and promoting regional products. - continued to offer refill options to customer reducing food and single use plastic waste Workshops and Training We ran a part funded pilot project in 2024 which delivered 62 workshops, talks, demonstrations and 2 farm visits to 195 participants working with a cross section of the local community. From this starting point we conducted research into how we could transform an area of our premises into a permanent kitchen space that would also fill a gap in supporting small businesses. Future plans for unused shop space will see us set up workstations for groups of 8 people for hands-on cooking workshops and up to 15 people for food and health talks and demonstrations. Benefits to the Community - Improved access to affordable, fresh food in the local area. - Skills development for participants in workshops (e.g., cooking from scratch, budgeting, nutrition). - Strengthened links between local producers and the community. - Reduced social isolation by providing a community space for interaction.

Consultation with Stakeholders Feedback from customers,and local partners has shaped new product ranges. Workshop participants were asked to feedback on class content and have been key in planning future food workshops and talks We continued open dialogue with community members to ensure services meet local needs. This was done through talking to customers and attending community events.

The total amount paid or receivable by directors in respect of qualifying services was £12, 843 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