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# SENSE OF THE HERD CIC

## Company limited by guarantee

## Company Registration Number:
15400587 (England and Wales)

## Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 January 2026

## Period of accounts

## Start date: 1 February 2025

## End date: 31 January 2026

# SENSE OF THE HERD CIC

## Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 January 2026

Directors report |
Balance sheet |
Additional notes |
Balance sheet notes |
Community Interest Report |

# SENSE OF THE HERD CIC

Directors' report period ended 31 January 2026

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 31 January 2026

Principal activities of the company

The Company's principal activity is the promotion of mindful learning, wellbeing and community engagement through animal-assisted educational experiences. It exists to provide safe, inclusive and supportive opportunities for individuals to develop confidence, resilience, emotional wellbeing and personal growth through meaningful interaction with animals and nature.

Additional information

Throughout the period the directors have demonstrated their commitment to the Company's objectives through significant personal financial investment and extensive voluntary work. The directors have introduced personal funds to enable the Company to establish its operations and have confirmed that they have no present intention of withdrawing these funds where doing so would prejudice the Company's financial stability or its ability to deliver community benefit.

Directors

The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
1 February 2025 to 31 January 2026

Sally Newman
Lia Del Busso

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
9 July 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Sally Newman
Status: Director

# SENSE OF THE HERD CIC

## Balance sheet

As at 31 January 2026

| Notes | 2026 | 13 months to 31 January 2025
--- | --- | --- | ---
|  | £ | £
Fixed assets
Intangible assets: |  |  | 0
Tangible assets: | 3 | 1,684 | 0
Investments: |  |  | 0
Total fixed assets: |  | 1,684 | 0
Current assets
Stocks: | 4 | 209 |
Cash at bank and in hand: |  | 73 |
Total current assets: |  | 282
Net current assets (liabilities): |  | 282
Total assets less current liabilities: |  | 1,966 | 0
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year: | 5 | ( 15,545 ) |
Total net assets (liabilities): |  | (13,579) | 0
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: |  | (13,579) | 0
Total members' funds: |  | ( 13,579) | 0

The notes form part of these financial statements

# SENSE OF THE HERD CIC

## Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 January 2026 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 9 July 2026
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Sally Newman
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

# SENSE OF THE HERD CIC

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 January 2026

- ## 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

# SENSE OF THE HERD CIC

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 January 2026

- ## 2. Employees

  | 2026 | 13 months to 31 January 2025
  --- | --- | ---
  Average number of employees during the period | 0 | 0

# SENSE OF THE HERD CIC

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 January 2026

## 3. Tangible assets

| Land & buildings | Plant & machinery | Fixtures & fittings | Office equipment | Motor vehicles | Total
--- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Cost | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £
At 1 February 2025 |  |  | 0 |  |  | 0
Additions |  |  | 1,684 |  |  | 1,684
Disposals |  |  |  |  |  |
Revaluations |  |  |  |  |  |
Transfers |  |  |  |  |  |
At 31 January 2026 |  |  | 1,684 |  |  | 1,684
Depreciation |  |  |  |  |  |
At 1 February 2025 |  |  |  |  |  |
Charge for year |  |  |  |  |  |
On disposals |  |  |  |  |  |
Other adjustments |  |  |  |  |  |
At 31 January 2026 |  |  |  |  |  |
Net book value |  |  |  |  |  |
At 31 January 2026 |  |  | 1,684 |  |  | 1,684
At 31 January 2025 |  |  | 0 |  |  | 0

# SENSE OF THE HERD CIC

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 January 2026

## 4. Stocks

| 2026 | 13 months to 31 January 2025
--- | --- | ---
| £ | £
Stocks | 209 |
Total | 209

# SENSE OF THE HERD CIC

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 January 2026

## 5. Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year note

| 2026
--- | ---
| £
Other creditors | 15,545 |
Total | 15,545

# SENSE OF THE HERD CIC

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 January 2026

## 6. Financial Commitments

At 31 January 2026, the Company had no material capital commitments, lease commitments or other financial commitments that were not recognised in these financial statements.

# COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

### SENSE OF THE HERD CIC

### Company Number: 15400587 (England and Wales)

### Year Ending: 31 January 2026

Company activities and impact

Sense of the Herd CIC was established to promote mindful learning, wellbeing and community engagement through meaningful interactions with animals and nature. During this first financial period, the Company moved from an initial dormant phase into its establishment phase. The directors focused on creating the foundations necessary to deliver long-term community benefit. Activities during the year included the acquisition of equipment and resources, development of suitable facilities, establishment of governance and operational procedures, obtaining appropriate insurance and professional support, and engaging with volunteers, supporters and members of the local community. Although income during the period was limited, significant investment was made by the directors to ensure the organisation was established on a sustainable basis. The activities undertaken during the year have benefited the community by: creating the infrastructure required to deliver mindful learning programmes and wellbeing activities; establishing facilities where people can engage safely with animals in a supportive environment; developing an organisation committed to promoting emotional wellbeing, resilience and personal development; building relationships with volunteers and local supporters to encourage future community participation; and laying the foundations for future educational, therapeutic and community-based programmes. The directors believe that the work undertaken during the period represents an investment in the Company's future ability to deliver lasting community benefit.

Consultation with stakeholders

The Company's stakeholders include participants, volunteers, supporters, local residents, community organisations, schools, healthcare professionals, donors and others with an interest in improving wellbeing through mindful learning and animal-assisted activities. Throughout the establishment period the directors have actively engaged with supporters, volunteers and members of the local community to understand local needs and to shape the development of the Company's activities. Feedback has been obtained through informal discussions, meetings, community engagement and ongoing dialogue with those interested in supporting or participating in the Company's activities. The information gathered has influenced the Company's future plans, including the development of facilities, the design of mindful learning programmes and the identification of opportunities to work collaboratively with other organisations to maximise community benefit.

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
9 July 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Sally Newman
Status: Director