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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
Additional information
Small company provisions This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions in Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
Directors
The directors shown below have 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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1. Organisation Overview Sea Change South Shields CIC is a non-profit Community Interest Company providing employment, training and social opportunities for neurodiverse individuals. Through our cafes and arts venues in South Shields and Sunderland, we create inclusive work environments, develop practical skills and foster community engagement. Mission: To empower people with disabilities, particularly young neurodiverse adults, to become valued, accepted and included in the workforce. Vision: To cultivate a new wave of talent and inspire a sea change in attitudes towards inclusive employment. We believe that neurodiversity is a strength, not a limitation. During the financial year 2024-2025, we expanded our operations by opening a cafe within Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens, extending our reach and impact across Tyne and Wear. 2. Governance and Management Board of Directors: Sarah Farrell-Forster, Angela Hamilton, Bryn Howard and Stacey Watson, with lived experience and expertise in social enterprise, neurodiversity advocacy, arts and business management. Key Staff: Sarah Farrell-Forster and Lauren Hugo, responsible for operations, staff training and programme delivery. Volunteers: Five active volunteers support cafes, arts events and social clubs, receiving mentoring and professional development. Governance practices ensure all decisions prioritise community benefit and inclusivity. 3. Financial Overview Income sources include cafe sales, art sales, grants, donations and partnerships. Expenditure includes staff salaries, training, cafe operations, arts programmes and venue hire support. Sustainability is achieved through reinvestment into social programmes, including initiatives such as the FareShare landfill menu, which reduces waste and provides affordable meals. 4. Social Impact Employment and Training Twenty neurodiverse individuals employed across our cafes. Fifteen individuals engaged in work placements or volunteering, receiving: On-work mentoring Professional training in food hygiene, customer service and employability skills Neurodiverse Social Club Weekly social club led by neurodivergent facilitators for neurodivergent participants. Average weekly attendance of forty individuals. Feedback shows one hundred percent of attendees report increased confidence and inclusion. Community Venue Affordable venue space for hire for social events, film clubs, drumming workshops, meetings and exhibitions. Partnerships with Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens to support local exhibitions. Arts Engagement Platform for local artists with autism and learning disabilities to exhibit and sell work. Featured artists include Sheila Graber, who donates one third of sales, Sara Gibbson and Maureen Bates. Art sales contribute to both artists income and Sea Change social programmes. Partnerships and Inclusion Collaborations with the Department for Work and Pensions, mental health services and inclusive businesses. Launch of the Sea Change for Employment programme supporting organisations and neurodiverse individuals in the workplace. Successful first cohort delivered through The Inclusionists charity, achieving employment outcomes. Sustainability Initiatives Collaboration with FareShare Charity resulting in over two hundred and fifty affordable meals created from surplus food through the landfill menu. Community Engagement Hosted local gigs, DJ nights and busker events. Supported community events and workshops in South Shields and Sunderland. Impact Reporting Produced a second impact report featuring case studies and measurable outcomes, including: Staff progressing from volunteering to paid employment Staff gaining confidence and moving to unsupported employment at local colleges 5. Challenges and Lessons Learned Operational challenges included staffing and funding constraints. These were addressed through: Strengthened volunteer training and retention Expansion of cafe partnerships Ongoing engagement with inclusive employers and community organisations 6. Future Plans Further expansion of the Sea Change for Employment programme. Development of additional training opportunities for neurodiverse adults. Increased community arts and music events, including collaborations with local schools and organisations. Continued focus on sustainable operations and waste reduction. 7. Supporting Evidence Case studies and testimonials from staff, volunteers and community members. Attendance data from social clubs and events. Quantitative impact including employment numbers, meals sold, art sales and volunteer hours. Sea Change South Shields CIC continues to deliver measurable social impact, improve inclusion for neurodiverse individuals and provide vibrant, community-focused arts and cafe experiences. Grant Funding and Activity During the financial year, Sea Change received external grants and donations totalling 78,214.05 pounds, supporting both project work and operational costs. These funds were used to expand and enhance our supported employment programme, cover staff wages and training, facilitate social activities for members of our neurodiverse social club and support initiatives aimed at strengthening the organisation financial sustainability. We continue to receive funding from the Department for Work and Pensions Access to Work scheme, which covers support costs for neurodiverse staff who require ongoing assistance in their roles.
The company’s stakeholders include individuals with autism and/or those who identify as neurodivergent, their families and carers, schools and education practitioners, volunteers, the Fareshare Charity, third-sector grant funders, local artists, arts organisations such as Generator, Narc, and Pop Recs, as well as other educational institutions in the South Tyneside and Sunderland areas, including AutismAble CIC and The Inclusionists CIO. Our local Member of Parliament also serves as a trustee on the Sea Change Board. All core activities are developed through extensive consultation with individuals with autism, their parents, and other local stakeholders. Our board of trustees includes two young people with autism and two parents, ensuring that people with autism remain central to all our activities and employment programmes. We engage stakeholders through regular group meetings in South Shields and Sunderland, steering groups, feedback forms, social media groups, suggestion boxes, online surveys, and one-to-one sessions with work placement learners and volunteers.
No remuneration received.
No transfer of assets other than for full consideration has been made
This report was approved by the board of directors on
23 December 2025
And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Mrs Sarah Farrell
Status: Director