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# DEAFINATE MATTERS CIC

## Company limited by guarantee

## Company Registration Number:
12711883 (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

# DEAFINATE MATTERS CIC

## Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 July 2025

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

# DEAFINATE MATTERS CIC

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

Directors

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

Malcolm John Brooks
Debra Lynn Buller
Joanne Elizabeth Sweeting

The director shown below has held office during the period of
1 August 2024 to 1 May 2025

Nicola Sweeting

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
16 April 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Debra Lynn Buller
Status: Director

# DEAFINATE MATTERS CIC

## Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 31 July 2025

| 2025 | 2024
--- | --- | ---
| £ | £
Turnover: | 18,161 | 1,002
Cost of sales: | ( 2,523 ) | ( 69 )
Gross profit(or loss): | 15,638 | 933
Administrative expenses: | ( 1,639 ) | ( 1,218 )
Operating profit(or loss): | 13,999 | (285)
Profit(or loss) before tax: | 13,999 | (285)
Tax: | ( 1,763 ) |
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: | 12,236 | (285)

# DEAFINATE MATTERS CIC

## Balance sheet

As at 31 July 2025

| Notes | 2025 | 2024
--- | --- | --- | ---
|  | £ | £
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand: |  | 18,053 | 3,692
Total current assets: |  | 18,053 | 3,692
Prepayments and accrued income: |  |  | 838
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: | 3 | ( 1,287 ) |
Net current assets (liabilities): |  | 16,766 | 4,530
Total assets less current liabilities: |  | 16,766 | 4,530
Total net assets (liabilities): |  | 16,766 | 4,530
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: |  | 16,766 | 4,530
Total members' funds: |  | 16,766 | 4,530

The notes form part of these financial statements

# DEAFINATE MATTERS 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 16 April 2026
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Debra Lynn Buller
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

# DEAFINATE MATTERS 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

  Other accounting policies

  The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention as modified by the revaluation of certain fixed assets.

# DEAFINATE MATTERS CIC

## 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

# DEAFINATE MATTERS CIC

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 July 2025

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

| 2025
--- | ---
| £
Accruals and deferred income | 350 |
Other creditors | 937 |
Total | 1,287

# COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

### DEAFINATE MATTERS CIC

### Company Number: 12711883 (England and Wales)

### Year Ending: 31 July 2025

Company activities and impact

DMCIC has: Provided support for in matters relating to hearing loss and/or communication difficulties Facilitated training and learning opportunities for individuals, organisations and other interested parties to raise D/deaf awareness and to gain positive communication skills to communicate effectively with others. Training packages include Deaf Awareness & British Sign Language Engaged with other agencies, organisations and individuals to form working partnerships and collaborated with them to provide solutions and funding to meet the activities listed above to work towards a common goal. Where we are not able to offer direct support due to geographical issues or professional boundaries, we have signposted individuals to more appropriate services The impact of the above support has meant that DMCIC has enabled wellbeing for individuals with hearing loss by empowering them to break down barriers that they have experienced as a result of their hearing loss and/or communication difficulties to prevent isolation, mental health issues and other associated risks. DMCIC has also enabled more effective communication by raising deaf awareness to support inclusion within the community in promote a holistic approach for wellbeing for individuals experiencing hearing loss and/or communication difficulties.

Consultation with stakeholders

Stakeholders: NHS Somerset ICB – Quarterly meetings and, as and when necessary. Deaf awareness has been raised continuously. AIS updates were addressed and are ongoing. Attended bite size training session ‘The importance of using registered interpreters’. Meeting to discuss how D/deaf people can pursue accountability issues further if problems are not resolved Taunton & Yeovil Hospitals – Monthly meetings and, as and when necessary. Both hospitals have taken on information and suggestions to improve services in line with the AIS and the BSL Act. Update on the 360 Interpreter Service and the new Workski on wheels (mobile remote interpretation service) Members of the public with hearing loss – Facilitated monthly social meet ups. Updated individuals on achievements and identified areas of good/poor service Set up Hearing Loss Champion project with organisations – Facilitated free Deaf Awareness training, BSL courses, and provided a database of information Directors of DMCIC – Quarterly meetings and as necessary. Feedback shared and financial matters discussed Health Watch – Raised Deaf awareness, prompting accessibility improvements in line with AIS and BSL Act Age UK befriending – Networked and shared information Open Mental Health – Funding offered for social groups following Self-Advocacy courses Swan Advocacy – Delivered Self Advocacy course Wellington Signing Cafe/CCS – Discussed BSL facilitator and accessibility improvements The Hub Bridgwater – Networking day focused on supporting the community Taunton Together – ‘Join in Somerset’ meeting Diversity Voice – Advised on event for MMR vaccination information for D/deaf people Redgate Medical Centre – Discussed website accessibility Second Step – Attended Sedgemoor locality network meetings NDCS – Explored Connecting Communities grant and preschool BSL interest Bridgwater Town Council – Presented funding impact; exploring staff participation

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
16 April 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Debra Lynn Buller
Status: Director