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Directors' report period ended
The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 28 February 2025
Directors
The director shown below has held office during the whole of the period from
29 February 2024
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28 February 2025
The above report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions in part 15 of the Companies Act 2006
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Status: Director
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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 28 February 2025
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Primary Beneficiaries During this financial year, The Greyface Guild CIC served marginalized voices in the technology sector, including: - Career changers entering the tech industry - International professionals establishing themselves in London's tech market - Underrepresented groups in technology - Students and early-career professionals - Experienced practitioners seeking community and professional development Activities Conducted and Community Benefits 1. Technical Networking Events - Saturday Techie Brunch and Saturday Tech Networking events provided accessible networking opportunities for professionals at all career stages - Created safe, inclusive spaces for underrepresented groups to build professional connections - Facilitated peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and career development 2. London Tech Community Days Workshop Series - Delivered technical skill-building workshops combining Microsoft ecosystem technologies with broader tech community needs - Provided CPD (Continuing Professional Development) point recognition, supporting professional advancement - Offered accessible formats (virtual, in-person, hybrid) to maximize participation 3. Microsoft Global Community Initiative Leadership - As the only MGCI Regional Leader in London, bridged gap between Microsoft ecosystem and broader tech community - Leveraged MGCI benefits to provide free or low-cost professional development opportunities - Connected community members with Microsoft resources, speaker networks, and learning pathways 4. Inclusive Community Building - Created pathways for those facing barriers to tech careers - Supported professional development through structured learning objectives and actionable takeaways How Surplus Was Used Any surplus generated during this period was reinvested into: - Event production and venue costs - Platform development for community engagement - Content creation and educational materials - Expanding accessibility of programming across different formats and audiences Measurable Impact Total number of community members served: 991 Events held: 15 Total attendance: 392
The Greyface Guild CIC maintains ongoing engagement with our community members through multiple channels to ensure our activities remain responsive to their needs: Regular Communication and Policy Transparency - Community members receive regular notifications regarding organizational policies and code of conduct - Updates are shared through multiple platforms to ensure accessibility and reach Event Planning and Feedback Cycles - Members are consulted on future event topics, formats, and scheduling through surveys and direct outreach - Post-event feedback is systematically collected to inform continuous improvement - Event planning reflects community input on preferred learning formats (virtual, in-person, hybrid) and technical topics Active Community Dialogue - WhatsApp community chat provides ongoing open dialogue between events - Platform enables real-time collaboration, peer support, and community-led discussions - Facilitates member-to-member connections and knowledge sharing - Allows quick response to community questions and emerging needs Responsive Programming - Event series design (Saturday Techie Brunch, Saturday Tech Networking, London Tech Community Days) reflects community preferences identified through consultation - Balance of technical depth and accessibility informed by member feedback - CPD recognition and professional development focus developed in response to community career needs This multi-channel approach ensures diverse voices within our community are heard and that our programming remains aligned with the needs of marginalized professionals in the technology sector.
No remuneration was received
No transfer of assets other than for full consideration
This report was approved by the board of directors on
2 August 2025
And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Arik Fletcher
Status: Director