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# COOK YOURSELF HAPPIER COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

## Company limited by guarantee

## Company Registration Number:
12124229 (England and Wales)

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

## Period of accounts

## Start date: 1 August 2024

## End date: 31 July 2025

# COOK YOURSELF HAPPIER COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

## Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 July 2025

Directors report |
Balance sheet |
Additional notes |
Balance sheet notes |
Community Interest Report |

# COOK YOURSELF HAPPIER COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Directors' report period ended 31 July 2025

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 31 July 2025

Additional information

Statement of Directors' Responsibilities The directors are responsible for preparing the Directors' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations. Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under company law the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of the surplus or deficit of the company for that period. In preparing the financial statements the directors are required to: select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent; prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business. The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. The directors are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the company's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.

Directors

The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
1 August 2024 to 31 July 2025

Mrs Nichola Gibson
Mrs Gemma Perez

The director shown below has held office during the period of
14 April 2025 to 31 July 2025

Mr Dean Bailey

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
8 April 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Mrs Nichola Gibson
Status: Director

# COOK YOURSELF HAPPIER COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

## Balance sheet

As at 31 July 2025

| Notes | 2025 | 2024
--- | --- | --- | ---
|  | £ | £
Fixed assets
Tangible assets: | 3 | 3,064 | 3,830
Total fixed assets: |  | 3,064 | 3,830
Current assets
Debtors: | 4 | 25 | 0
Cash at bank and in hand: |  | 1,064 | 13
Total current assets: |  | 1,089 | 13
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: | 5 | ( 1,684 ) | ( 1,410 )
Net current assets (liabilities): |  | (595) | (1,397)
Total assets less current liabilities: |  | 2,469 | 2,433
Provision for liabilities: |  | ( 582 ) | ( 728 )
Total net assets (liabilities): |  | 1,887 | 1,705
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: |  | 1,887 | 1,705
Total members' funds: |  | 1,887 | 1,705

The notes form part of these financial statements

# COOK YOURSELF HAPPIER COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

## 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.

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 8 April 2026
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Mrs Nichola Gibson
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

# COOK YOURSELF HAPPIER COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

## 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

  Turnover policy

  Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of discounts and value added taxes. Turnover includes revenue earned from the sale of goods and from the rendering of services. Turnover is reduced for estimated customer returns, rebates and other similar allowances.

  Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy

  Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of the fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases Plant & Machinery 20% Reducing Balance

# COOK YOURSELF HAPPIER COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 July 2025

- ## 2. Employees

  | 2025 | 2024
  --- | --- | ---
  Average number of employees during the period | 0 | 0

# COOK YOURSELF HAPPIER COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 July 2025

## 3. Tangible assets

| Land & buildings | Plant & machinery | Fixtures & fittings | Office equipment | Motor vehicles | Total
--- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Cost | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £
At 1 August 2024 |  | 4,506 |  |  |  | 4,506
Additions |  |  |  |  |  |
Disposals |  |  |  |  |  |
Revaluations |  |  |  |  |  |
Transfers |  |  |  |  |  |
At 31 July 2025 |  | 4,506 |  |  |  | 4,506
Depreciation |  |  |  |  |  |
At 1 August 2024 |  | 676 |  |  |  | 676
Charge for year |  | 766 |  |  |  | 766
On disposals |  |  |  |  |  |
Other adjustments |  |  |  |  |  |
At 31 July 2025 |  | 1,442 |  |  |  | 1,442
Net book value |  |  |  |  |  |
At 31 July 2025 |  | 3,064 |  |  |  | 3,064
At 31 July 2024 |  | 3,830 |  |  |  | 3,830

# COOK YOURSELF HAPPIER COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 July 2025

## 4. Debtors

| 2025 | 2024
--- | --- | ---
| £ | £
Prepayments and accrued income | 25 | 0
Total | 25 | 0

# COOK YOURSELF HAPPIER COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 July 2025

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

| 2025 | 2024
--- | --- | ---
| £ | £
Trade creditors | 1 |
Accruals and deferred income | 360 | 240
Other creditors | 1,323 | 1,170
Total | 1,684 | 1,410

# COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

### COOK YOURSELF HAPPIER COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

### Company Number: 12124229 (England and Wales)

### Year Ending: 31 July 2025

Company activities and impact

During the year, Cook Yourself Happier CIC delivered food education, creative wellbeing sessions and collaborative community projects across the North East of England. 1. Partnership with Nourish Cookery School Cook Yourself Happier CIC produced a series of cookery demonstration videos for Nourish Cookery School. These videos support individuals accessing Nourish services, including people recovering from drug and alcohol addiction. As part of this project, we provided hands-on work experience in our photography studio for five volunteers connected to Nourish. Participants gained practical skills in: - Camera operation for filming and photography - Lighting and sound setup - Food photography and styling - Organisation and working to deadlines - Following and demonstrating recipes - Creative direction and use of props This experience supported confidence building, employability skills and creative development within a structured and supportive environment. We are continuing this partnership in March 2026 to produce further cookery demonstration content and may work with additional volunteers. Community impact: - Skills development and employability experience - Increased confidence and creative engagement - Accessible digital learning resources for Nourish service users 2. Feeding Families & Gateshead Council – Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme In November 2025, Cook Yourself Happier CIC partnered with Feeding Families and Gateshead Council to develop practical, low-cost recipes using ingredients available within Feeding Families’ warehouse. These recipes were produced as: - Easy-to-follow cookery demonstration videos - Printed recipe cards with professional food photography - QR codes linking directly to downloadable instructional videos - Photography of the food boxes for distribution materials The completed recipe boxes were distributed to approximately 600 families across the North East experiencing food insecurity during the Christmas period. Community impact: - Increased access to affordable, nutritious meals - Support for families unable to attend physical holiday provision - Improved confidence in cooking with store cupboard ingredients - Reduced food waste by maximising available food supplies 3. NE Youth – Cookery and Wellbeing Photography Sessions Cook Yourself Happier CIC delivered a pilot hands-on cookery and wellbeing photography session for NE Youth at their West Allotment Youth Club in North Tyneside. 22 young people participated in a session combining: - Practical cookery education - Mindful photography activities - Creative expression and group discussion The session was successful and resulted in a paid return session with approx 20 young people in December 2025. Further sessions are scheduled for March 2026. Community impact: - Development of practical life skills - Increased confidence and engagement - Support for mental wellbeing through creative activity - Positive youth engagement within a community setting 4. GCSE Engagement Workshop with a school in Newcastle upon Tyne In October 2025, Cook Yourself Happier CIC delivered a full-day workshop for two Year 10 GCSE classes (approximately 40 students). The day included: - Practical pancake preparation - Food styling and photography using professional lighting and props - A career talk outlining pathways in food, photography and self-employment The school has invited Cook Yourself Happier CIC to return later in the academic year. Community impact: - Real-world learning experience - Increased engagement with GCSE subjects - Exposure to creative and vocational career pathways - Development of food presentation and photography skills 5. Active Families – Sunderland and Washington Cook Yourself Happier CIC is delivering structured four-week programmes for Active Families, supporting 22 participants across two locations (Sunderland and Washington). Each weekly two-hour session includes: - Demonstration of low-cost slow cooker recipes - Practical mindful photography activities - Group discussion and shared tasting - A mini photography exhibition during the final session Participants receive a free slow cooker provided by Active Families, enabling continued independent cooking at home. A volunteer supports delivery of the sessions. A further four-week course and a one-day mindful photography workshop are scheduled for March 2026. Community impact: - Increased cooking confidence and practical food skills - Improved budgeting and meal planning knowledge - Reduced social isolation through group participation - Enhanced wellbeing through creative expression - Access to equipment supporting long-term behaviour change

Consultation with stakeholders

No consultation with stakeholders

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
8 April 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Mrs Nichola Gibson
Status: Director