for the Period Ended 31 March 2026
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| Community Interest Report |
Directors' report period ended
The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 31 March 2026
Principal activities of the company
Directors
The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
1 April 2025
to
31 March 2026
The director shown below has held office during the period of
25 November 2025
to
31 March 2026
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
And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name:
Status: Director
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The notes form part of these financial statements
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 March 2026
Basis of measurement and preparation
Turnover policy
Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy
Other accounting policies
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FADNE continued to support the sector by providing mixed business support and membership services to organisations within the community. These included completing the roll out of our Durham Productivity program and repeating our successful Beyond the Kitchen Program for a cohort of SME’s in Northumberland. In early 2025, FADNE were engaged by Northumberland County Council to consult with businesses on a launch of a new quality and provenance marque, Taste of Northumberland. From consultation and feedback, through to scheme design, development and production of film and photographic media, which culminated in a successful launch event in October 2025. This work coincided with a new appointment to the board as an executive director. Steven Wheaton joined FADNE and played a key role in the ToN project. FADNE also helped to shape a food and drink sector specific support program as part of the Rural Growth Program, and this will form the basis of the bulk of our work from April 2026 onwards, and the employment of staff.
Consultation with stakeholders occurred in the shaping and formation of the Taste of Northumberland marque. Given the turbulent times and pressures on the sector, FADNE also secured feedback from a survey and presented the “State of the Sector” report at one of the Room with A View events. These events are curated to discuss a topic and engage in debate with sector businesses and regional/national bodies who can use feedback to leverage conversations and seek influence. Chris Jewitt (CEO) worked with other partners on consultation and preparation of the “Region of Gastronomy” bid for the region.
In 2025/26, no directors received direct salary or remuneration, instead booking their time in on a project by project basis and receiving consultancy fees as a result
No transfer of assets other than for full consideration
This report was approved by the board of directors on
21 May 2026
And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Ian Pilkington
Status: Director