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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 31 August 2025
Basis of measurement and preparation
Turnover policy
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The CIC has continued to operate for the benefit of the Isle of Wight community by providing accessible advice, guidance, community support and wellbeing services through our community-focused delivery model. The original CIC36 already states - The CIC exists to benefit Isle of Wight residents. - Services are intended for those affected by disadvantage and lack of provision. - Activities include advice, budgeting education, nutrition education and community support. - The venue is intended to operate as a community hub. - Any trading surplus is to be donated to the Isle of Wight Citizens Advice Bureau. Activities undertaken during the reporting period included - Working to reduce barriers to accessing advice services by providing welcoming and informal community-based engagement opportunities, through the Cafe and its activities. - Being a front door to delivering budgeting and financial capability support to individuals and households. - Including providing information, advice and guidance covering debt, benefits, housing, employment, family, consumer and related issues. - Supporting residents experiencing financial hardship and cost-of-living pressures, through the provision of food vouchers through a partnership with the LA. - Supporting local partnerships and community engagement activities, which are complimentary to the aims and needs of individuals. - Developing our community hub facilities and associated support services. - Supporting social inclusion, wellbeing and community resilience. During the reporting period The CIC supported approximately - 6,751 residents across the Isle of Wight - We supported clients with 16,795 issues - Financial gains achieved for clients of Isle of Wight Citizens Advice Bureau amounted to £366,580 The CIC has positively contributed toward improving access to advice and support services for vulnerable residents, particularly those affected by financial hardship, housing insecurity, low income and social isolation. The CIC has operated on a not-for-profit basis with all activities focused on community benefit rather than private gain.
The CIC continues to engage with: - service users, - local residents, - partner organisations, - volunteers, and - other stakeholders in order to understand community need and shape service delivery. Feedback gathered through direct client engagement, partnership working and operational delivery has informed ongoing service development and priorities. The CIC provides and continues the ethos of Educational and Practical support, such as the monthly sessions and expanding the cooking sessions, for specific groups. The CIC is committed to the demonstrated need to provide Community advice and support, Accessible community engagement, & Non-commercial social benefit.
No remuneration was received
No transfer of assets other than for full consideration
This report was approved by the board of directors on
20 May 2026
And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Eddy Yates
Status: Director