for the Period Ended 31 January 2025
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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 January 2025
Principal activities of the company
Additional information
The directors are responsible for preparing the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations. For the year ended 31 January 2025, Several Seats C.I.C. expanded its reach and impact, supporting women across the UK struggling with mental health challenges. The directors confirm that: Proper accounting records have been maintained as required by law. Financial statements give a true and fair view of the company’s state of affairs. Relevant controls and systems are in place to safeguard the company’s assets. Mission and Beneficiaries Several Seats C.I.C. is dedicated to championing, supporting, and encouraging ethnic minority women to share their stories and normalise conversations around mental health. Our mission is to create a safe, inclusive, and empowering space where these women can thrive despite the unique challenges they face. By focusing on reducing stigma and addressing mental health disparities, we aim to foster a sense of belonging and resilience in our beneficiaries. Our beneficiaries are women from ethnic minority backgrounds, often between the ages of 18-35, who face common mental health challenges. These challenges may include anxiety, depression, and the impact of societal and cultural pressures. We prioritise serving those who experience compounded disadvantages due to intersectional discrimination, such as racial bias, gender inequality, and socio-economic barriers.
Directors
The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
1 February 2024
to
31 January 2025
The directors shown below have held office during the period of
1 February 2024
to
13 January 2025
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 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
and signed on behalf of the board by:
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Status: Director
The notes form part of these financial statements
for the Period Ended 31 January 2025
Basis of measurement and preparation
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Principal Activities The principal activity of the company during the period was to provide support services to women from ethnic minority backgrounds aged 18-35. These services were delivered through a range of projects and initiatives aimed at promoting mental health and well-being.
During the year, Several Seats C.I.C. provided community support, advocacy, mental health advice, and therapeutic interventions. Key partnerships enabled a holistic approach to service delivery. Notable partners include: Children’s Links – Lincolnshire Keech Hospice Care University of Essex University of Bedfordshire To further our impact, we worked with university students to carry out research for their dissertations.
No remuneration was received
No transfer of assets other than for full consideration
This report was approved by the board of directors on
1 July 2025
And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Joan Idowu
Status: Director