for the Period Ended 30 April 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 30 April 2025
Directors
The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
1 May 2024
to
30 April 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 30 April 2025
Basis of measurement and preparation
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DadSpace delivered over 86 free, accessible, and inclusive in-person activities, walks, workshops, and family sessions for fathers and their families across the South East of England in 2025. Our work is rooted in our ethos of “Brotherly Support Between Fathers”, creating spaces where men feel safe to connect, talk and grow together without stigma or pressure. Founded in November 2021 and formalised as a Community Interest Company in January 2023, DadSpace has experienced yet another year of significant growth. Building on strong foundations established in previous years, 2025 has been about strengthening delivery, deepening impact, and responding directly to what fathers tell us they need most. What started in Maidstone has now developed into a recognised and trusted programme of regular sessions across 10 locations, with sustained attendance, repeat engagement, and increasing referrals through word of mouth and professional networks. This growth has been supported by strong relationships with Kent County Council and Medway Council, both of whom have recognised DadSpace’s delivery quality, reach, and impact on local families. During the most recent financial year, DadSpace activities have directly benefited hundreds of fathers and their families, with wider community impact extending beyond those who attend sessions in person. Our activities and outcomes include, but are not limited to: - Regular father-focused peer support sessions, offering space for conversation, connection, and shared experience. - Physical activity opportunities including walks, hikes, gym sessions, and family-friendly challenges that support both mental and physical wellbeing. - Family bonding sessions, enabling fathers to spend positive, meaningful time with their children in a supportive environment. - Guest speakers and themed sessions shaped by participant feedback, covering areas such as mental health, motivation, prostate cancer, relationships, and personal development. - Continued growth of our online peer support networks, including active WhatsApp and social media communities that extend support beyond sessions. - Delivery of workplace wellbeing workshops for local businesses and organisations, reaching large numbers of employees and increasing awareness of men’s mental health. - Fundraising challenges and events that not only raise vital funds but also strengthen community identity and purpose among participating fathers. - Increased visibility through radio media engagement, partnerships, and community events, helping to normalise conversations around fatherhood and mental health. Most importantly, DadSpace continues to provide early, preventative support for fathers who are struggling. Multiple attendees have openly shared that attending DadSpace sessions helped them through periods of significant emotional distress, including thoughts of suicide. Knowing that fathers are still here, present with their children and families, remains the most meaningful and powerful measure of our impact.
DadSpace’s primary stakeholders are the fathers and families who attend our sessions, and their voices remain central to everything we do. Consultation happens continuously and informally through conversations at sessions, post-event feedback, online communities, and direct messages. This ongoing dialogue allows us to remain responsive, relevant, and grounded in real lived experience. Fathers regularly tell us they value: - The informal, non-clinical nature of DadSpace - The variety of activities offered, appealing to different interests and comfort levels - The sense of belonging and consistency - The fact that sessions are free and accessible This feedback directly informs how sessions are designed, where they are delivered, and how DadSpace continues to evolve. Kent County Council and Medway Council are also key stakeholders. Both have engaged with DadSpace through funding, monitoring, and review processes and have consistently expressed confidence in our growth, delivery, and outcomes. DadSpace’s ability to establish new locations, build sustainable attendance, and deliver outcomes as promised has been recognised positively, with delivery exceeding our own expectations in project review discussions. External recognition has further validated DadSpace’s approach. Previous awards and ongoing positive feedback from partners and professionals reinforce that our model fills an important gap in local family and mental health provision. Looking ahead to 2026, DadSpace will continue to build on stakeholder insight by: - Expanding provision carefully while maintaining quality and consistency - Strengthening evaluation and outcome reporting - Deepening partnerships with local authorities, NHS, Canterbury Christ Church University and many other community organisations - Continuing to place fathers’ voices at the heart of decision-making DadSpace enters the next year with confidence, clarity of purpose. We are proud to be the Father’s Voice of Kent and Medway and are committed more than ever to creating more space to grow for fathers, families, and communities across the South East of England.
No remuneration was received
No transfer of assets other than for full consideration
This report was approved by the board of directors on
12 January 2026
And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Mr Denver King
Status: Director