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# SOBER BUTTERFLY CIC

## Company limited by guarantee

## Company Registration Number:
15819697 (England and Wales)

## Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 July 2025

## Period of accounts

## Start date: 4 July 2024

## End date: 31 July 2025

# SOBER BUTTERFLY CIC

## Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 July 2025

Profit and loss |
Balance sheet |
Additional notes |
Balance sheet notes |
Community Interest Report |

# SOBER BUTTERFLY CIC

## Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 31 July 2025

| 13 months to 31 July 2025
--- | ---
| £
Turnover: | 11,617 |
Cost of sales: | 0 |
Gross profit(or loss): | 11,617
Distribution costs: | 0 |
Administrative expenses: | ( 10,695 ) |
Other operating income: | 0 |
Operating profit(or loss): | 922
Interest receivable and similar income: | 0 |
Interest payable and similar charges: | 0 |
Profit(or loss) before tax: | 922
Tax: | 0 |
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: | 922

# SOBER BUTTERFLY CIC

## Balance sheet

As at 31 July 2025

| Notes | 13 months to 31 July 2025
--- | --- | ---
|  | £
Fixed assets
Intangible assets: |  | 0 |
Tangible assets: |  | 0 |
Investments: |  | 0 |
Total fixed assets: |  | 0
Current assets
Stocks: |  | 0 |
Debtors: |  | 0 |
Cash at bank and in hand: |  | 4,796 |
Investments: |  | 0 |
Total current assets: |  | 4,796
Prepayments and accrued income: |  | 0 |
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: | 3 | ( 3,874 ) |
Net current assets (liabilities): |  | 922
Total assets less current liabilities: |  | 922
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year: |  | 0 |
Provision for liabilities: |  | 0 |
Accruals and deferred income: |  | 0 |
Total net assets (liabilities): |  | 922
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: |  | 922 |
Total members' funds: |  | 922

The notes form part of these financial statements

# SOBER BUTTERFLY CIC

## Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 July 2025 the company was entitled to exemption under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

These accounts have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

This report was approved by the board of directors on 3 April 2026
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Hannah Taylor
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

# SOBER BUTTERFLY CIC

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 July 2025

- ## 1. Accounting policies

  Basis of measurement and preparation

  These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of Section 1A (Small Entities) of Financial Reporting Standard 102

# SOBER BUTTERFLY CIC

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 July 2025

- ## 2. Employees

  | 13 months to 31 July 2025
  --- | ---
  Average number of employees during the period | 0 |

# SOBER BUTTERFLY CIC

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 July 2025

## 3. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

| 13 months to 31 July 2025
--- | ---
| £
Bank loans and overdrafts | 0 |
Amounts due under finance leases and hire purchase contracts | 0 |
Trade creditors | 0 |
Taxation and social security | 0 |
Accruals and deferred income | 3,300 |
Other creditors | 574 |
Total | 3,874

# COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

### SOBER BUTTERFLY CIC

### Company Number: 15819697 (England and Wales)

### Year Ending: 31 July 2025

Company activities and impact

The company creates and facilitates inclusive, alcohol free social spaces for individuals who are sober, sober curious, in recovery or seeking alternatives to alcohol centred environments. During the financial year, the company’s activities have benefited the community in the following ways: - 1,355 attendees booked onto 218 Curious Coffee Catch-Up events, providing regular opportunities to access supportive, non-judgemental, and inclusive alcohol-free social spaces - Over 300 member led meet-ups took place, enabling peer to peer connection and supporting the development of a self-sustaining community based on shared interests - 805 new individuals joined the community, demonstrating increased reach and demand for accessible alternatives to alcohol-centred socialising - The company hosted its first retreat event in Northumberland, expanding its range of in person community experiences - Introduced topical groups within the WhatsApp community network, enabling individuals to connect with others based on shared interests and build deeper, more meaningful relationships, while also providing access to peer support from home and reducing barriers such as social anxiety - 97% of surveyed members reported feeling happier and 92% reported improvements in their health and wellbeing since joining and engaging with the community - High levels of repeat attendance indicate sustained engagement and ongoing value to participants During the year, the company also strengthened its partnerships and presence within the wider health, wellbeing and recovery sector. This has benefited the community through: - Increasing awareness of alcohol free social spaces among a younger demographic and supporting student wellbeing at Leeds based universities through attendance at the annual Wellbeing Roadshow - Delivery of sober social events at Leeds based universities in partnership with Forward Leeds providing accessible and inclusive alcohol free connection - Helping to reduce stigma and increase awareness of alcohol free lifestyles through the Change, Grow, Live - Renew Hull “Believe in People” podcast - Supporting greater integration between community based support and healthcare services through conversations with Alcohol Care Teams at Hull Royal Infirmary and Bradford Royal Infirmary - Delivery of an 8 week programme in partnership with Nuffield Health, supporting individuals to reframe their relationship with alcohol and enhance health and wellbeing Overall, the company’s activities have reduced social isolation, improved health and wellbeing and increased access and awareness to inclusive environments where individuals can build meaningful connections and a sense of belonging without the need for alcohol.

Consultation with stakeholders

The company’s stakeholders include community members, volunteers, directors and committee members with lived experience and partner organisations within the health, wellbeing and recovery sector. The company engages with its community on an ongoing basis through feedback surveys, informal conversations at events and daily interaction including regular polls within its WhatsApp community network. An end of year survey conducted in 2024, with over 80 respondents, provided valuable insight into community needs. Feedback identified location and timing of events as key barriers to attendance for some members. In response, the company focused on expanding the number of member led meet-ups and introducing additional topical WhatsApp groups, enabling members to connect based on shared interests and organise or attend activities at more accessible times and locations. Further feedback identified that larger WhatsApp groups could feel overwhelming. As a result, the company introduced smaller, more localised groups, with 78% of respondents supporting this change. The survey also identified that the majority of members found the Howbout platform difficult to use or preferred alternative methods for organising meet-ups. In response, the company centralised member led meet-ups within WhatsApp communities, simplifying access and increasing usability. The company also draws on the lived experience of its directors and committee members to inform decision-making, ensuring that activities remain relevant, accessible and responsive to the needs of the community. In addition, ongoing conversations with recovery services have identified the importance of bridging the gap between structured support and community based connection. The company’s activities provide accessible social spaces for individuals transitioning out of services, supporting continued connection and helping to reduce the risk of relapse where social environments can present challenges. The company also works closely with partner organisations, including universities, healthcare providers and recovery services, to ensure its activities remain aligned with wider community needs.

Directors' remuneration

No remuneration was received

Transfer of assets

No transfer of assets other than for full consideration

This report was approved by the board of directors on
3 April 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Hannah Taylor
Status: Director