NEWFIELDS GARDENING CIC

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
09917758 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024

Period of accounts

Start date: 1 January 2024

End date: 31 December 2024

NEWFIELDS GARDENING CIC

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

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

NEWFIELDS GARDENING CIC

Directors' report period ended 31 December 2024

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 31 December 2024

Principal activities of the company

Newfields Gardening CIC is a provider of Day Service for people with learning disabilities and mental health issues. We are primarily horticulturally based, but provide other activities too. We promote skills and learning to individuals to encourage independence and a sound base for possible future employment. There are 3 groups; a Grounds Maintenance Team who provide gardening services in the community; an on-site group who manage the propagation, growing and selling of plants and an activities group on-site who create arts and crafts items and hobby activities.



Directors

The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024

Alison Welch
Christine Warrener


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
8 September 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Alison Welch
Status: Director

NEWFIELDS GARDENING CIC

Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

2024 2023


£

£
Turnover: 134,975 126,526
Cost of sales: ( 4,439 ) ( 3,194 )
Gross profit(or loss): 130,536 123,332
Administrative expenses: ( 144,291 ) ( 137,803 )
Operating profit(or loss): (13,755) (14,471)
Interest receivable and similar income: 5,498
Profit(or loss) before tax: (8,257) (14,471)
Tax: ( 92 )
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: (8,257) (14,563)

NEWFIELDS GARDENING CIC

Balance sheet

As at 31 December 2024

Notes 2024 2023


£

£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets: 3 384 405
Total fixed assets: 384 405
Current assets
Debtors: 4 9,129 26,022
Cash at bank and in hand: 65,287 55,065
Total current assets: 74,416 81,087
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 5 ( 11,906 ) ( 10,341 )
Net current assets (liabilities): 62,510 70,746
Total assets less current liabilities: 62,894 71,151
Total net assets (liabilities): 62,894 71,151
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 62,894 71,151
Total members' funds: 62,894 71,151

The notes form part of these financial statements

NEWFIELDS GARDENING CIC

Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 December 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.

This report was approved by the board of directors on 8 September 2025
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Alison Welch
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

NEWFIELDS GARDENING CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 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 represents the total invoice value of services rendered during the year.

    Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy

    Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulative depreciation and any accumulative impairment losses. Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets, other than freehold land, at rates calculated to write off the cost, less estimated residual value, of each asset evenly over its expected useful life.

NEWFIELDS GARDENING CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

  • 2. Employees

    2024 2023
    Average number of employees during the period 6 5

NEWFIELDS GARDENING CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

3. Tangible assets

Land & buildings Plant & machinery Fixtures & fittings Office equipment Motor vehicles Total
Cost £ £ £ £ £ £
At 1 January 2024 25,490 25,490
Additions 136 136
Disposals
Revaluations
Transfers
At 31 December 2024 25,626 25,626
Depreciation
At 1 January 2024 25,085 25,085
Charge for year 157 157
On disposals
Other adjustments
At 31 December 2024 25,242 25,242
Net book value
At 31 December 2024 384 384
At 31 December 2023 405 405

NEWFIELDS GARDENING CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

4. Debtors

2024 2023
£ £
Trade debtors 8,255 25,722
Prepayments and accrued income 874
Other debtors 300
Total 9,129 26,022

NEWFIELDS GARDENING CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

5. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

2024 2023
£ £
Trade creditors 1,838 3,050
Taxation and social security 4,609 5,711
Other creditors 5,459 1,580
Total 11,906 10,341

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

NEWFIELDS GARDENING CIC

Company Number: 09917758 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 31 December 2024

Company activities and impact

During the financial year of 2024, the CIC provided clients with a programme based upon horticultural therapy and life skills training adjusted to their individually assessed needs and aspirations towards becoming more able to seek employment and/or live independently. The CIC providing a service to the wider community by providing assistance to elderly and vulnerable local residents to maintain their gardens. This reduces their stress, the likelihood of deteriorating relationships with landlords and neighbours and “advertising” their vulnerability to criminals, while enabling them to enjoy time in their own garden. The CIC carried out a successful recruitment initiative and was able to bring staff capacity up to pre-covid levels.

Consultation with stakeholders

Stakeholders are represented through a Reference group open to carers, expert professionals and members of the local community. The reference group receives reports from and offers advice to the Directors. During 2024, the reference group membership was strengthened with the addition of representatives of the local community. The group returned to the rhythm of regular six-monthly meetings. One of the outcomes was an initiative to increase local awareness and involvement in the CIC and the first annual open day was held and was attended by local City Councillors, representatives of Social Services and local residents. Outreach to local colleges was undertaken and resulted in exchange of visits between staff and students. Clients are additionally represented through a process of individual consultation and assessment through which they co-design the service with which they are provided. Overall, extremely high satisfaction levels were recorded and suggestions made for additional activities which will be introduced.

Directors' remuneration

Directors’ received remuneration by way of the PAYE Scheme as paid employees, with taxes and contributions paid directly to HMRC by Newfields Gardening CIC. See full details in final accounts for transparency/accountability. Director wages is noted separately from non-director wages on Profit & Loss Management Information sheet. Directors' wages for the year = £51,743. 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.

Transfer of assets

No transfer of assets other than for full consideration

This report was approved by the board of directors on
8 September 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Alison Welch
Status: Director