DEAN FOREST KITCHEN CIC

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
14243703 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025

Period of accounts

Start date: 1 April 2024

End date: 31 March 2025

DEAN FOREST KITCHEN CIC

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

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

DEAN FOREST KITCHEN CIC

Directors' report period ended 31 March 2025

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 31 March 2025

Principal activities of the company

The directors are responsible for preparing the Directors' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations. Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under company law the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of the surplus or deficit of the company for that period. In preparing the financial statements the directors are required to: select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent; prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business. The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. The directors are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the company's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.



Directors

The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025

Sian Baylis
 Sophie Hoole
 Yvette Farrell

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
22 December 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Yvette Farrell
Status: Director

DEAN FOREST KITCHEN CIC

Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

2025 8 months to 31 March 2024


£
£
Turnover: 78,241 91,219
Cost of sales: ( 71,254 ) ( 76,708 )
Gross profit(or loss): 6,987 14,511
Administrative expenses: ( 11,880 ) ( 15,729 )
Operating profit(or loss): (4,893) (1,218)
Interest payable and similar charges: ( 751 ) ( 723 )
Profit(or loss) before tax: (5,644) (1,941)
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: (5,644) (1,941)

DEAN FOREST KITCHEN CIC

Balance sheet

As at 31 March 2025

Notes 2025 8 months to 31 March 2024


£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets: 3 1,479 1,848
Total fixed assets: 1,479 1,848
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand: 1,631 1,180
Total current assets: 1,631 1,180
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 4 ( 5,700 ) ( 2,574 )
Net current assets (liabilities): (4,069) (1,394)
Total assets less current liabilities: (2,590) 454
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year: 5 ( 3,284 ) ( 684 )
Total net assets (liabilities): (5,874) (230)
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: (5,874) ( 230)
Total members' funds: ( 5,874) (230)

The notes form part of these financial statements

DEAN FOREST KITCHEN CIC

Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 March 2025 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 22 December 2025
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Yvette Farrell
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

DEAN FOREST KITCHEN CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

  • 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 Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of discounts and value added taxes. Turnover includes revenue earned from the sale of goods and from the rendering of services. Turnover is reduced for estimated customer returns, rebates and other similar allowances. Sale of goods Turnover from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods has transferred to the buyer. This is usually at the point that the customer has signed for the delivery of the goods. Rendering of services Turnover from the rendering of services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion of the contract. The stage of completion of a contract is measured by comparing the costs incurred for work performed to date to the total estimated contract costs. Turnover is only recognised to the extent of recoverable expenses when the outcome of a contract cannot be estimated reliably.

    Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy

    Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of the fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases. Plant and Machinery 25 percent Reducing Balance

DEAN FOREST KITCHEN CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

  • 2. Employees

    2025 8 months to 31 March 2024
    Average number of employees during the period 9 9

DEAN FOREST KITCHEN CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

3. Tangible assets

Land & buildings Plant & machinery Fixtures & fittings Office equipment Motor vehicles Total
Cost £ £ £ £ £ £
At 1 April 2024 2,478 2,478
Additions
Disposals
Revaluations
Transfers
At 31 March 2025 2,478 2,478
Depreciation
At 1 April 2024 630 630
Charge for year 369 369
On disposals
Other adjustments
At 31 March 2025 999 999
Net book value
At 31 March 2025 1,479 1,479
At 31 March 2024 1,848 1,848

DEAN FOREST KITCHEN CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

4. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

2025 8 months to 31 March 2024
£ £
Trade creditors 1,307
Taxation and social security 2,593 1,374
Other creditors 1,800 1,200
Total 5,700 2,574

DEAN FOREST KITCHEN CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

5. Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year note

2025 8 months to 31 March 2024
£ £
Bank loans and overdrafts 3,284 684
Total 3,284 684

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

DEAN FOREST KITCHEN CIC

Company Number: 14243703 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 31 March 2025

Company activities and impact

During the financial year, the company’s activities have provided significant benefits to the local community through the delivery of a Meals on Wheels service. This service has supported elderly and disabled residents by providing them with access to nutritious, affordable meals, helping to improve their health, wellbeing, and quality of life. The service has also reduced social isolation by offering regular contact and reassurance to vulnerable individuals who may otherwise struggle to prepare meals or leave their homes. By enabling residents to live more independently and safely within their own homes, the company has helped ease pressure on families, carers, and local health and social care services. Overall, the Meals on Wheels programme has played an important role in supporting vulnerable members of the community and promoting dignity, independence, and inclusion.

Consultation with stakeholders

No consultation with stakeholders

Directors' remuneration

No remuneration was received

Transfer of assets

No transfer of assets other than for full consideration

This report was approved by the board of directors on
22 December 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Yvette Farrell
Status: Director