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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 March 2025
Principal activities of the company
Directors
The director shown below has held office during the whole of the period from
1 April 2024
to
31 March 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 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 March 2025
Basis of measurement and preparation
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The Community Shop Newham operates pop-up shops, markets, and community events that showcase local handmakers and their unique creations. Our organisation is dedicated to strengthening community cohesion and ensuring that craft, creativity, and making are accessible and inclusive to all through a wide range of workshops, events, and trading opportunities. We began trading in July 2022. During the financial year April 2024 - March 2025, our activities delivered the following benefits to the local community. - We actively supported local handmade businesses by providing affordable, visible, and supportive trading opportunities. - Supported 56 handmade businesses through pop-up shop residencies and market events - Enabled local makers and artists to showcase and sell their work, increasing visibility, income, and professional confidence - Created pathways for emerging makers to test products, pricing, and customer engagement in a real retail environment - We created meaningful opportunities for skill development, employability, and paid creative work. - 20 volunteers supported shop operations and events - 11 young people completed student placements and work experience - 2 part-time freelance staff employed and paid above the London Living Wage - 2,230 volunteer hours contributed to the organisation - These opportunities helped participants gain experience in retail, events, customer service, creative production, and community engagement. - We hosted 6 community events, encouraging interaction between residents, local businesses, and creatives. These events attracted a combined total of approximately 400 attendees. Events included: - Upcycled Christmas Showcase - Chinese New Year Celebration - Black Women's Poetry and Fashion Show - Lux Swap Shop - Rico Novotion Live Music Event - Christmas Weekender Market We delivered 98 handcraft workshops led by local handmakers, benefiting 1,006 community participants. - 2024 April - December: 75 workshops, 668 attendees - 2024 January - March : 23 workshops, 338 attendees - 98 Total workshops with 1,006 attendees Workshops covered a wide range of creative skills and were designed to be affordable, inclusive, and beginner-friendly. To reduce barriers to participation, we introduced free creative clubs and training opportunities: - Monthly Sew Social sessions for adults - Weekly Crochet Club (Wednesdays, ages 13+) - 35 free machine induction sessions, enabling participants to safely access equipment and build confidence These sessions helped families, young people, and adults connect regularly through creativity. Impact on the Community - Our activities have had a clear social and economic impact in Newham by: - Creating safe, inclusive spaces that foster belonging and wellbeing - Encouraging collaboration between residents, makers, artists, and local businesses - Strengthening the visibility, sustainability, and confidence of handmade businesses - Supporting skills development, employability, and creative pathways for young people and volunteers Skills Development and Product Innovation - In response to customer demand and to support the development of young people on placement, we designed and produced new merchandise in-store. This process provided hands-on training in design, production, and retail, while expanding our product offering and income streams.
Stakeholders The Community Shop Newham's stakeholders include: - Local handmade artists and makers who trade with us - Volunteers who support shop operations and events - Loyal customers who regularly shop with us - Our newly formed Advisory Board, made up of key community figures and organisations who support our mission to empower the creative community We engaged with stakeholders through the following methods: - Customer Feedback - QR-code feedback forms available in-store and at workshops and events - Volunteer and Maker Engagement - Regular team meetings - Feedback forms and skills audits completed at the start and end of volunteering placements Partners and Funders - Funding from Groundwork and The People's Postcode Lottery supported a 12-week programme for women to connect through crafting - Funding from Newham Small Neighbourhood Grants enabled free upcycling, knitting, and crochet workshops, culminating in a Christmas upcycled showcase
No remuneration was received
No transfer of assets other than for full consideration
This report was approved by the board of directors on
29 December 2025
And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Bianca Frimpong
Status: Director