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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 directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
1 April 2024
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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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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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In the year ending 31 March 2025, The Diverse Creative CIC continued to advance its mission to champion inclusive entrepreneurship for disabled and neurodivergent communities. Our flagship programme, Not Your Average Entrepreneur, supported over 1100 participants this year, a 386 percent increase over our original annual target. We delivered multi tiered business support through Bootcamp, start up and growth strands, each tailored to address confidence, capability and capacity-building in marginalised groups. Key programme outcomes included: - Increased confidence of 92% of participants - Practical business skills acquired - New ventures launched and registered - Improved access to funding and membership - National award wins for leadership and innovation in neurodiversity We also piloted new offerings, including ADHD screenings, facilitated co-working sessions, and body doubling environments. Participants described our support as transformational and life changing, reporting increased visibility, belonging, and tangible business progress. We deepened partnerships with delivery partners, universities and housing associations, while our digital outreach led to significant engagement growth, While demand surged, we also faced challenges around sustainable funding, which we are addressing through enhanced strategic planning, increased board involvement, and diversification of income streams. Looking ahead, we are planning to launch our inaugural conference and expand our support to reach even more underrepresented entrepreneurs.
The Diverse Creative CIC consulted a wide range of stakeholders throughout the year, including: - Programme participants (disabled adults and young people) - Delivery partners and contractors - Volunteers - Community members - Strategic partners and funders Consultation methods included: - Feedback forms and surveys after sessions - One to one check ins - Partner review meetings - Public events and open information sessions - Online feedback and social media monitoring Changes made based on feedback: - Introduced wellbeing focused sessions and body doubling techniques to address capacity challenges - Added flexibility in delivery formats (hybrid, recorded content) - Improved follow up processes for participants progressions Refined marketing strategy for better reach to marginalised communities Our Board of Directors has reaffirmed its commitment and extended tenure, providing vital oversight and continuity as we scale our work.
Full details of directors' remuneration are provided in our annual accounts, in accordance with our Articles of Association (Clause 25) and funding agreements. Total compensation for directors during this period was £36,312.89, relating to programme delivery and operational management, There were no other transactions or arrangements in connection with the remuneration of directors or compensation for directors' loss of office that require disclosure. No directors' loans were taken during this period.
No transfer of assets other than for full consideration
This report was approved by the board of directors on
27 December 2025
And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: RAY, Remi
Status: Director