HANDMADE WITH LOVE & MAKING MEMORIES C.I.C.

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
13425556 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 May 2025

Period of accounts

Start date: 1 June 2024

End date: 31 May 2025

HANDMADE WITH LOVE & MAKING MEMORIES C.I.C.

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 May 2025

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

HANDMADE WITH LOVE & MAKING MEMORIES C.I.C.

Directors' report period ended 31 May 2025

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

Principal activities of the company

The company is a Community Interest Company (CIC). As such, the CIC's activities are outlined in the Community Interest Annual Report that is included within this filing.



Directors

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

Ms. Joyce Beatrice Borman
Samantha Keir
Harold Anthony Rimmer
Luanne Rimmer
John David Tranmer


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
29 May 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Luanne Rimmer
Status: Director

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Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 31 May 2025

2025 2024


£

£
Cost of sales: ( 4,278 ) ( 5,710 )
Gross profit(or loss): (4,278) (5,710)
Distribution costs: ( 799 ) ( 1,078 )
Administrative expenses: ( 8,741 ) ( 3,526 )
Other operating income: 9,757 7,967
Operating profit(or loss): (4,061) (2,347)
Interest payable and similar charges: ( 105 ) ( 109 )
Profit(or loss) before tax: (4,166) (2,456)
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: (4,166) (2,456)

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Balance sheet

As at 31 May 2025

Notes 2025 2024


£

£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets: 3 2,159 2,327
Total fixed assets: 2,159 2,327
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand: 29 16
Total current assets: 29 16
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 4 ( 10,792 ) ( 6,781 )
Net current assets (liabilities): (10,763) (6,765)
Total assets less current liabilities: (8,604) ( 4,438)
Total net assets (liabilities): (8,604) (4,438)
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: (8,604) ( 4,438)
Total members' funds: ( 8,604) (4,438)

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 May 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 29 May 2026
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Luanne Rimmer
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 May 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

    Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have been transferred to the buyer. Revenue from the rendering of services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion of the contract. The stage of completion of a contract is measured by comparing the costs incurred for work performed to date to the total estimated contract costs. Grants and funding are recognised at the fair value of the asset received or receivable when there is reasonable assurance that the grant/funding conditions will be met, and the grants will be received. Grants and funding that specify performance conditions are recognised in Other Operating Income when the performance conditions are met. Where grant or funding income does not specify performance conditions, it is recognised in income when the proceeds are received or receivable. Grants and funding received before the recognition criteria are satisfied is recognised as a liability.

    Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy

    Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost or valuation less depreciation. Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets as follows: - Land and buildings - 25 years - Plant and machinery - 5 years - Fixtures and fittings - 5 years - Vehicles - 10 years - Office Equipment - 3 years

    Other accounting policies

    Foreign currency translation Transactions in foreign currencies are initially recognised at the rate of exchange ruling at the date of the transaction. At the end of each reporting period foreign currency monetary items are translated at the closing rate of exchange. Non-monetary items that are measured at historical cost are translated at the rate ruling at the date of the transaction. All differences are charged to profit or loss.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 May 2025

  • 2. Employees

    2025 2024
    Average number of employees during the period 5 5

    This number includes only the directors.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 May 2025

3. Tangible assets

Land & buildings Plant & machinery Fixtures & fittings Office equipment Motor vehicles Total
Cost £ £ £ £ £ £
At 1 June 2024 2,540 433 2,973
Additions
Disposals
Revaluations
Transfers
At 31 May 2025 2,540 433 2,973
Depreciation
At 1 June 2024 280 366 646
Charge for year 101 67 168
On disposals
Other adjustments
At 31 May 2025 381 433 814
Net book value
At 31 May 2025 2,159 0 2,159
At 31 May 2024 2,260 67 2,327

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 May 2025

4. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

2025 2024
£ £
Trade creditors 30
Other creditors 10,792 6,751
Total 10,792 6,781

Short-term creditors are measured at transaction price (which is usually the invoice price). Loans and other financial liabilities are initially recognised at transaction price net of any transaction costs and subsequently measured at amortised cost determined using the effective interest method.

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

HANDMADE WITH LOVE & MAKING MEMORIES C.I.C.

Company Number: 13425556 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 31 May 2025

Company activities and impact

During the financial year 2025/2026, the organisation’s activities have benefited the community in the following ways: - Support for Rainbow Parents: We continued to support families expecting a baby following a previous loss through our dedicated online support group, one-to-one sessions via video call and telephone, and community gatherings. This support was especially targeted at those experiencing anxiety or poor mental health during pregnancy, enabling us to signpost individuals directly to specialist services available within the NHS. - Volunteer Development and Training: We delivered our specialist training programme for volunteers, all of whom have personal experience of baby loss. This included our Bereavement Counselling Level 3 course, which during this year enabled a further 7 volunteers to be qualified to provide administrative support, online guidance, and telephone assistance to families in need. This ensures our services are delivered by people who understand the lived experience of loss. - Professional Education for NHS Staff: We further developed and delivered our ‘Dressed with Dignity’ training workshops, designed to guide health professionals on the sensitive care and preservation of babies born before 16 weeks’ gestation – an area where formal training is often limited. During 2025/2026, we delivered 3 workshops at the Royal Oldham Hospital and expanded provision to additional sites, continuing to offer this vital education free of charge to NHS Trusts. - Growth of Our Community and Resources: Our network of volunteers across the UK has now grown to over 100 people. We continued to receive high-quality, handmade donations from the community, which we organise and distribute to NHS hospitals according to demand. Our dedicated storage and office facility at our head office remains fully operational, allowing us to maintain consistent supply levels and operate as a community hub. This space provides a safe, welcoming environment where local volunteers and crafters can work together, and where anyone affected by the loss of a baby or child can visit, share experiences, access a warm meal, or discuss wider difficulties ranging from financial concerns to mental health support. - Scale of Support Provided: Since our launch, we have now supported over 500 families across the UK with resource packs, keepsakes, and ongoing information and guidance. In 2025/2026, demand remained high, reflecting the essential role our service plays in the bereavement pathway. - Supporting Our Volunteer Network: We continued to provide materials and resources to our volunteers and the wider baby loss community, including yarn and craft supplies for creating handmade items, burial garments, and contributing towards postage costs so that no family is charged for receiving our items. - Recognition of Service: Building on previous success, our organisation maintained its reputation as a leading provider of bereavement care. We retained recognition as a trusted ‘Support Group’ and ‘Keepsake Maker’, awards originally granted in 2022 based on feedback from bereaved parents across the UK. - Integration with Hospital Services: Our work remains embedded within local NHS care pathways. At the Royal Oldham Hospital, usage data shows that 85% of parents who experience baby loss now choose to receive our handmade clothing and memory boxes when attending the Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit (EPAU), demonstrating how fully our service is now integrated into standard care. - Remembrance and Mental Health Support: We organised and hosted a series of online and in-person remembrance events throughout the year. These events allow families to come together to remember their babies, providing a vital part of the grieving process and helping to improve mental health and emotional wellbeing following loss. - Practical and Emotional Assistance: We provided targeted, one-to-one practical and emotional support to families facing financial hardship, travel difficulties, or complex emotional needs. This ranged from assisting with shopping and travel to appointments, to being present during difficult hospital visits, supporting families through the delivery of a baby who has died, or providing reassurance during high-risk pregnancies within the Greater Manchester area.

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
29 May 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Luanne Rimmer
Status: Director