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# BLACK EMPOWERMENT, ENRICHMENT & SUPPORT (BEES) CIC

## Company limited by guarantee

## Company Registration Number:
12905593 (England and Wales)

## Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 30 September 2025

## Period of accounts

## Start date: 1 October 2024

## End date: 30 September 2025

# BLACK EMPOWERMENT, ENRICHMENT & SUPPORT (BEES) CIC

## Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 September 2025

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

# BLACK EMPOWERMENT, ENRICHMENT & SUPPORT (BEES) CIC

## Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 30 September 2025

| 2025 | 2024
--- | --- | ---
| £ | £
Turnover: | 29,367 | 29,517
Cost of sales: | ( 16,816 ) | ( 17,948 )
Gross profit(or loss): | 12,551 | 11,569
Administrative expenses: | ( 10,336 ) | ( 11,508 )
Operating profit(or loss): | 2,215 | 61
Profit(or loss) before tax: | 2,215 | 61
Tax: | ( 421 ) | ( 12 )
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: | 1,794 | 49

# BLACK EMPOWERMENT, ENRICHMENT & SUPPORT (BEES) CIC

## Balance sheet

As at 30 September 2025

| Notes | 2025 | 2024
--- | --- | --- | ---
|  | £ | £
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand: |  | 8,067 | 18,829
Total current assets: |  | 8,067 | 18,829
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: | 3 | ( 421 ) | ( 12,977 )
Net current assets (liabilities): |  | 7,646 | 5,852
Total assets less current liabilities: |  | 7,646 | 5,852
Accruals and deferred income: |  | ( 175 ) | ( 175 )
Total net assets (liabilities): |  | 7,471 | 5,677
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: |  | 7,471 | 5,677
Total members' funds: |  | 7,471 | 5,677

The notes form part of these financial statements

# BLACK EMPOWERMENT, ENRICHMENT & SUPPORT (BEES) 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.

This report was approved by the board of directors on 2 July 2026
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Ms J Bonner
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

# BLACK EMPOWERMENT, ENRICHMENT & SUPPORT (BEES) 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

# BLACK EMPOWERMENT, ENRICHMENT & SUPPORT (BEES) CIC

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 September 2025

- ## 2. Employees

  | 2025 | 2024
  --- | --- | ---
  Average number of employees during the period | 0 | 0

# BLACK EMPOWERMENT, ENRICHMENT & SUPPORT (BEES) CIC

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 September 2025

## 3. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

| 2025 | 2024
--- | --- | ---
| £ | £
Trade creditors | 421 | 12,977
Total | 421 | 12,977

# COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

### BLACK EMPOWERMENT, ENRICHMENT & SUPPORT (BEES) CIC

### Company Number: 12905593 (England and Wales)

### Year Ending: 30 September 2025

Company activities and impact

Black Empowerment Enrichment & Support CIC (“BEES CIC’) was formed on the 25th September 2020 and provides a remote service model. Counselling/Psychotherapy Culturally aware and appropriate counselling/psychotherapy has been provided using online platforms covering a variety issues, including grief, bereavement, domestic violence, sexual violence, PTSD, anxiety, depression, anti-blackness, discrimination, bullying, confidence/self-esteem whilst providing psychoeducation on various issues (changeable) affecting the community. A range of therapeutic models have been used to maximise and improve health outcomes using a person-centred approach. BEES CIC has contracted part-time qualified counsellors/psychotherapists to deliver online day/evening sessions in line with the BACP Code of Ethics. Advocacy & Advice BEES CIC has providing advocacy support for those needing representation on matters which affect the black community relating to employment, housing, general health concerns, education and domestic issues. BEES has also ensured clients are fully informed and where necessary educated to allow for individual choices in understanding and resolving said issues. The benefits to the community have been relayed via feedback; returning for support with new life issues and recommendations to others, having had a good experience in working with BEES. BEES CIC has also been contributed to advising recognised social researchers on how to better support and understand issues affecting the Black community and improving access and information processes. Befriending With recognition of the increasing isolation felt by many post – Covid, BEES CIC created and an online and mobile space to support clients who for various reasons, including, mental health, physical disabilities; social challenges, were unable to get out into their local communities. Feedback Clients reported feeling supported and enabled and significantly heard. In periods of challenges, they have been grateful that BEES CIC have been understanding and allowed pauses when necessary. Clients expresses that the service had provided them with the opportunity to look at their pathway forward with clarity and without fear. Clients have also signposted new clients that they felt may benefit from the service provided. We have highlighted feedback (with permission) from stakeholders on our websites, where possible. It is to be noted that Black community members are now more willing and able to access appropriate culturally aligned services, the need to maintain confidentiality re having utilised such services is slowing declining. CIC Members It has been enriching to see how committed Directors and stakeholders are in an ever-changing climate, evidencing the continued awareness of elements affecting the Black community.

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
2 July 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Ms J Bonner
Status: Director