for the Period Ended 30 April 2025
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| Community Interest Report |
Directors' report period ended
The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 30 April 2025
Principal activities of the company
Political and charitable donations
Company policy on disabled employees
Additional information
The company is a Community Interest Company limited by guarantee. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the micro-entities provisions of the Companies Act 2006. The company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. The company made no political, charitable, or other donations during the year. There were no post balance sheet events requiring disclosure.
Directors
The directors shown below have held office during the period of
20 September 2024
to
30 April 2025
The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
13 April 2024
to
30 April 2025
The director shown below has held office during the period of
13 April 2024
to
20 September 2024
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
The directors have chosen not to file a copy of the company's profit and loss account.
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 30 April 2025
Basis of measurement and preparation
Turnover policy
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Crafting Conversations CIC has had a strong, practical impact on the community this year, particularly around connection, wellbeing, creativity, and inclusion. Key benefits include: Reduced social isolation By hosting regular, welcoming craft-based sessions, the organisation has supported people who might otherwise feel isolated including older adults, carers, and people experiencing loneliness to build routine social contact and meaningful friendships. Improved mental wellbeing The combination of hands-on making, music, and relaxed conversation has created safe, supportive spaces where people feel comfortable expressing themselves. Participants frequently report reduced anxiety, improved mood, and a stronger sense of purpose. Stronger community connections Activities this year have brought together people from different backgrounds, ages, and lived experiences. Both craft sessions and group singing act as social equalisers, breaking down barriers and encouraging mutual support and understanding. Inclusive community choir The inclusive choir has provided an accessible, joyful way for people to come together through singing, regardless of musical experience, confidence, or ability. The choir promotes belonging, shared achievement, and emotional expression, particularly benefiting individuals who may struggle to engage in more traditional social settings. Accessible creative opportunities Creative activities are designed to be low-cost, informal, and welcoming, ensuring that people facing financial, confidence, or wellbeing barriers can take part without pressure or prior experience. Empowerment and skill-sharing Participants are encouraged to share skills, stories, and leadership within sessions, building confidence and peer support. For some, this has acted as a stepping stone back into volunteering, learning, or wider community involvement. Support for local wellbeing priorities By contributing to preventative wellbeing and social connection, the organisation supports local health, social prescribing, and community development priorities, helping to reduce pressure on statutory services.
Our stakeholders are the people that use our services, our volunteers, directors and anyone who we pay to deliver a service. At Crafting Conversations we use a participatory consultation approach that placed stakeholders at the centre of decision-making. Rather than relying on formal surveys or one-off feedback sessions, consultation was embedded into the creative activity itself, creating welcoming and accessible opportunities for people to share their views. Stakeholders were consulted through facilitated conversations during sessions, informal discussions, and reflective creative exercises. Participants, volunteers, and facilitators were encouraged to talk openly about their experiences, needs, and ideas for development. This approach helped remove barriers to engagement and enabled contributions from individuals who may be less comfortable with traditional consultation methods. Feedback gathered through informed the ongoing design and delivery of the project. Stakeholder insights shaped session structure, accessibility considerations, creative themes, and the pace of activity. Volunteers and delivery staff also contributed reflections based on their experience of participant engagement, ensuring operational decisions were grounded in lived experience. By integrating consultation into a creative and social setting, we ensured a broad range of voices were heard. This process strengthened relationships, fostered a sense of ownership among stakeholders, and ensured the project remained responsive to the needs and aspirations of the community it served.
No remuneration was received
No transfer of assets other than for full consideration
This report was approved by the board of directors on
5 January 2026
And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Suzanne Hemming
Status: Director