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Directors' report period ended
The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 31 December 2024
Principal activities of the company
Directors
The director shown below has held office during the whole of the period from
1 January 2024
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31 December 2024
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
And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name:
Status: Director
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The notes form part of these financial statements
This report was approved by the board of directors on
and signed on behalf of the board by:
Name:
Status: Director
The notes form part of these financial statements
for the Period Ended 31 December 2024
Basis of measurement and preparation
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Cookability continues to pursue its aim of teaching practical cooking and food-related knowledge and skills to support the health and wellbeing of vulnerable people in society. Our goal for the 2024 period continues to be to help vulnerable individuals in London sustain their physical, mental and social wellbeing by teaching practical life skills to help sustain them through periods of both searching for employment and launching new careers in the hospitality sector. During the financial year 2024, Cookability's activities have benefitted the community in the following ways: 3 cohorts, representing 42 students aiming to start careers in hospitality received intensive knowledge and skills-based training in cooking and food related subjects, including: - Economising and cooking on a budget - Communication and collaborative skills required in a professional kitchen - Knife skills and essential cooking techniques - Level 1 Food Safety and Hygiene - Introduction to food allergens - Menu design for hospitality events - Hands-on design and delivery of of a Skills Showcase event for Hotel School partners - Small-step approach to eating well and adopting individual healthy living habits The cooking and food related skills content for Hotel School has grown to be cornerstone of the 10-week programme, now in its 9th year. Cookability is glad to contribute to this innovative employment training programme that achieved a 90% graduation rate, of which 75% go on to achieve employment in Hospitality for greater than 6 months after graduation.
The company's principle stakeholder is The Hotel School (registered Charity no. 1176270), based in Victoria, London. During the 2024 period, the stakeholder group has been pleased with the level of consultation that Cookability has provided them, and have been satisfied with additional actions and changes to the food skills programme and approach as it has evolved to meet changing needs of its learners. In addition, online surveys were conducted with leaners to measure satisfaction levels at completion of the programme. During the 2024 period, the vast majority of learners from all 3 cohorts indicated a high approval and satisfaction rating of the cooking and food skills programme, both for the theoretical and hands-on practical sessions.
The director received Director's salary within the official limits set for the year ending 2024. There were no other transactions or arrangements in connection with 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
This report was approved by the board of directors on
21 September 2025
And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Terence Michael Davies
Status: Director