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# BLUE SKY CONNECTIONS CIC

## Company limited by guarantee

## Company Registration Number:
16013479 (England and Wales)

## Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 October 2025

## Period of accounts

## Start date: 11 October 2024

## End date: 31 October 2025

# BLUE SKY CONNECTIONS CIC

## Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 October 2025

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

# BLUE SKY CONNECTIONS CIC

Directors' report period ended 31 October 2025

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

Principal activities of the company

Blue Sky Connections CIC provides community benefit by improving wellbeing, reducing loneliness and supporting mental health through creative and wellbeing activities. During the accounting period the company developed projects, secured grant funding, established partnerships and prepared services to support individuals and communities across the North East.

Directors

The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
11 October 2024 to 31 October 2025

Karen Coutts
Holly Coutts
Karen Scarr

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
3 July 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Karen Coutts
Status: Director

# BLUE SKY CONNECTIONS CIC

## Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 31 October 2025

| 13 months to 31 October 2025
--- | ---
| £
Turnover: | 18,315 |
Cost of sales: | 0 |
Gross profit(or loss): | 18,315
Distribution costs: | 0 |
Administrative expenses: | ( 500 ) |
Other operating income: | 0 |
Operating profit(or loss): | 17,815
Interest receivable and similar income: | 0 |
Interest payable and similar charges: | 0 |
Profit(or loss) before tax: | 17,815
Tax: | 0 |
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: | 17,815

# BLUE SKY CONNECTIONS CIC

## Balance sheet

As at 31 October 2025

| Notes | 13 months to 31 October 2025
--- | --- | ---
|  | £
Fixed assets
Intangible assets: |  | 0 |
Tangible assets: |  | 0 |
Investments: |  | 0 |
Total fixed assets: |  | 0
Current assets
Stocks: |  | 0 |
Debtors: |  | 0 |
Cash at bank and in hand: |  | 17,815 |
Investments: |  | 0 |
Total current assets: |  | 17,815
Prepayments and accrued income: |  | 0 |
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: |  | 0 |
Net current assets (liabilities): |  | 17,815
Total assets less current liabilities: |  | 17,815
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year: |  | 0 |
Provision for liabilities: |  | 0 |
Accruals and deferred income: |  | 0 |
Total net assets (liabilities): |  | 17,815
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: |  | 17,815 |
Total members' funds: |  | 17,815

The notes form part of these financial statements

# BLUE SKY CONNECTIONS CIC

## Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 October 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 3 July 2026
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Karen Coutts
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

# BLUE SKY CONNECTIONS CIC

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 October 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

# BLUE SKY CONNECTIONS CIC

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 October 2025

- ## 2. Employees

  | 13 months to 31 October 2025
  --- | ---
  Average number of employees during the period | 0 |

# COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

### BLUE SKY CONNECTIONS CIC

### Company Number: 16013479 (England and Wales)

### Year Ending: 31 October 2025

Company activities and impact

Blue Sky Connections CIC was set up to support people experiencing isolation, poor mental health and barriers to accessing wellbeing activities. During our first financial year, I focused on establishing the CIC, planning the Slow Seasons Project, developing resources, building local partnerships and putting the foundations in place for future community delivery. Towards the end of the financial year, we were awarded National Lottery funding, which enabled us to begin putting these plans into action. Although only limited delivery had taken place before the year end, the work completed during this period created a strong foundation for supporting people in our local community through creative wellbeing activities designed to reduce isolation, improve mental wellbeing and encourage positive connections.

Consultation with stakeholders

During the development of Blue Sky Connections CIC, we spoke with potential participants, local contacts and people with lived experience of isolation and poor mental health to better understand the support that was needed. Feedback showed that many people found it difficult to attend group activities due to anxiety, poor mental health, disability or caring responsibilities. This feedback directly influenced the design of the Slow Seasons Project, which provides creative wellbeing activities that can be completed at home at each participant’s own pace, helping to reduce isolation and improve wellbeing.

Directors' remuneration

One director received remuneration of £500 during the financial year for project management work carried out in connection with the establishment of the CIC and the initial development of the Slow Seasons Project. No other directors received remuneration during the period.

Transfer of assets

No transfer of assets other than for full consideration

This report was approved by the board of directors on
3 July 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Karen Coutts
Status: Director