SOW GROW AND COOK CIC

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
15939100 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 30 September 2025

Period of accounts

Start date: 5 September 2024

End date: 30 September 2025

SOW GROW AND COOK CIC

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 September 2025

Balance sheet
Additional notes
Balance sheet notes
Community Interest Report

SOW GROW AND COOK CIC

Balance sheet

As at 30 September 2025

Notes 13 months to 30 September 2025


£
Current assets
Debtors: 3 2,566
Cash at bank and in hand: 16,988
Total current assets: 19,554
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 4 ( 1,491 )
Net current assets (liabilities): 18,063
Total assets less current liabilities: 18,063
Accruals and deferred income: ( 14,958 )
Total net assets (liabilities): 3,105
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 3,105
Total members' funds: 3,105

The notes form part of these financial statements

SOW GROW AND COOK CIC

Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 30 September 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 4 June 2026
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Charlotte Emily Glendinning
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

SOW GROW AND COOK CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 September 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

SOW GROW AND COOK CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 September 2025

  • 2. Employees

    13 months to 30 September 2025
    Average number of employees during the period 0

SOW GROW AND COOK CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 September 2025

3. Debtors

13 months to 30 September 2025
£
Trade debtors 0
Prepayments and accrued income 0
Other debtors 2,566
Total 2,566
Debtors due after more than one year: 0

SOW GROW AND COOK CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 September 2025

4. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

13 months to 30 September 2025
£
Bank loans and overdrafts 0
Amounts due under finance leases and hire purchase contracts 0
Other creditors 1,491
Total 1,491

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

SOW GROW AND COOK CIC

Company Number: 15939100 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 30 September 2025

Company activities and impact

We delivered community-based wellbeing and environmental activities designed to improve mental health, reduce social isolation and increase access to nature for local residents. We delivered regular wellbeing sessions at Bill Quay Community Garden, providing beneficiaries with access to a safe and welcoming outdoor space where they could connect with others, learn new skills and improve their wellbeing. Activities included sowing seeds, planting, maintaining growing areas, harvesting produce and learning about sustainable gardening practices. In partnership with local charities and the Gateshead and South Tyneside Mental Health Team, we supported individuals facing mental health challenges and complex needs with structured outdoor activities promoting social interaction, confidence, and physical activity. We participated in community events, including a community day at Tinas Haven in East Durham on 25th July 2025, where we ran willow weaving activities. Additionally, we delivered educational workshops on soil health and sustainable growing practices. Garden produce was shared locally to improve access to fresh food and encourage home-growing. Alongside practical gardening activities, the project promoted environmental awareness, biodiversity and community involvement. Participants were encouraged to connect with nature, learn about wildlife and develop skills that could be used within their own homes and communities. The activities delivered during the year created positive social impact by improving wellbeing, strengthening community connections and increasing access to inclusive outdoor spaces.

Consultation with stakeholders

Directors met frequently to discuss policies, finances, governance, and long-term sustainability, guiding strategic decisions. A steering group linked to Bill Quay Community Garden, including Sow Grow and Cook CIC, Edbert’s House, and Gateshead and South Tyneside Mental Health Team, collaborated to develop the garden’s vision, plan projects, and define roles. Stakeholder input emphasised accessible outdoor wellbeing activities, enhanced community engagement, and safe, inclusive spaces for mental health, social isolation, and disabilities.

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
4 June 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Charlotte Emily Glendinning
Status: Director