for the Period Ended 31 March 2025
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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
to
31 March 2025
The director shown below has held office during the period of
1 May 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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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
Turnover policy
Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy
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Fairfield House Bath (FHB) CIC exists to preserve the historic home of Emperor Haile Selassie I and to promote its cultural, educational, and community value for the people of Bath. During the year, the CIC maintains the house and gardens, delivers a diverse programme of public activities, and leads strategic work to secure the long-term sustainability of the site. During 2024–2025 financial year, FHB CIC benefited local residents, visitors, partner institutions, and diaspora communities in the following ways: - 5000 members of the public and visitors accessed cultural learning and heritage through weekly historical guided tours and monthly Rastafari Sabbath observances. Fairfield House was recognised as a "top 10% global visitor experience" by TripAdvisor, strengthening Bath's cultural offering. - 15 students from Bath Spa University gained practical skills and learning opportunities through placements and collaborative projects. This partnership strengthens Bath's higher education sector and serves local residents. Fairfield House was awarded External Partner of the Year by the university. - Refugee communities and local residents participated in educational programming, such as the Bath Refugee Festival, and a presentation by Bekele Woyecha (Together with Refugees) as part of the Bath Welcomes Refugees programme. This helped build understanding around refugee experiences in the Bath community. - Community partners, heritage stakeholders, and local residents benefited from FHB CIC’s strengthened infrastructure and long-term sustainability planning. The CIC launched the Securing the Future Project (2025–2027), hired three staff members and developed the groundwork for a close partnership with the National Lottery Heritage Fund. We expanded our Partnership Board to include Bath Spa University, Bath Preservation Trust, Bristol Legacy Foundation, and cultural leaders. This governance work supports FHB CIC’s efforts to secure the long-term lease and Community Asset Transfer, ensuring Fairfield House remains a community resource. - 150 elders benefited from inclusive gatherings and wellbeing-focused activities organized by Fairfield House that helps sustain belonging and community support networks. - Fairfield House staff, heritage stakeholders, and the wider community benefited from a research and partnership-building trip to Ethiopia by the Operations Manager, Ras Benji, which strengthened institutional relationships with the Institute of Ethiopian Studies, Addis Ababa City Hall, the Jubilee (National) Palace, the Ethiopian Parliament, and the repatriated community in Shashamane, supporting international cultural exchange and the long-term heritage mission of the house. - Local, national, and international audiences benefited from new partnerships and artistic exchanges, including hosting world-renowned pianist Girma Yifrashewa for a Bath Abbey benefit concert and a performance for BEMSCA elders, and receiving delegations from the Ethiopian Ambassador to the UK, His Excellency Misgana Arega.
The stakeholders of Fairfield House Bath (FHB) CIC include elders served by BEMSCA, residents of Bath, Rastafari communities, Ethiopians and people of African heritage, students and academic partners, volunteers, and heritage organisations. These stakeholders are engaged regularly through cultural events, public tours, educational programmes, and partnership meetings. FHB CIC consulted stakeholders through discussions at events, meetings with community partners and academic institutions, and input from the expanded Partnership Board. Feedback gathered during these consultations has helped the CIC identify priorities such as expanding public access, enhancing educational and skills-building opportunities, and delivering wellbeing-focused activities for elders.
No remuneration was received
No transfer of assets other than for full consideration
This report was approved by the board of directors on
19 December 2025
And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Fisseha Combley
Status: Director