BETTER COMMUNICATION TOGETHER CIC

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
16598166 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 July 2026

Period of accounts

Start date: 22 July 2025

End date: 31 July 2026

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Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 July 2026

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

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Directors' report period ended 31 July 2026

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

Principal activities of the company

The principal activities of the company during the year were to provide Makaton workshops for parents, carers, professionals and organisations to increase confidence in using Makaton and to improve communication opportunities for people with learning disabilities, autism, Down Syndrome, speech, language and communication needs, and others who benefit from visual communication. Alongside our training, we developed and delivered a range of inclusive online community groups for adults with learning disabilities. These included Makaton Club, Book Buddies, Kitchen Disco and other themed social sessions, providing regular opportunities for communication, friendship, learning and participation in a safe and accessible environment. These sessions were designed to reduce social isolation, build confidence and encourage active communication through signing, symbols, music, stories and shared interests. Our services were made available to individuals, families, community groups and organisations, both locally and online, enabling us to reach people who may otherwise have limited access to inclusive communication support. We also created and shared free to download communication resources to support individuals, families, educators and support staff. These resources encouraged the use of Makaton and other inclusive communication strategies in everyday life, helping to remove barriers to participation. As a new Community Interest Company, we focused on establishing sustainable services that would provide lasting community benefit. Our activities have increased awareness of accessible communication, supported individuals and organisations to communicate more inclusively, and created welcoming opportunities for people who may otherwise experience barriers to communication, social interaction and learning.



Directors

The director shown below has held office during the period of
26 July 2025 to 31 July 2026

Vanessa Anne Lawlor

The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
22 July 2025 to 31 July 2026

Nicola Pike
 Rebecca Louise Werrett

The director shown below has held office during the period of
22 July 2025 to 26 July 2025

Alex Jordan

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
24 September 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Nicola Pike
Status: Director

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Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 31 July 2026

2026


£
Turnover: 14,534
Cost of sales: ( 2,531 )
Gross profit(or loss): 12,003
Administrative expenses: ( 10,689 )
Operating profit(or loss): 1,314
Interest payable and similar charges: ( 3 )
Profit(or loss) before tax: 1,311
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: 1,311

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Balance sheet

As at 31 July 2026

Notes 2026


£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets: 3 1,943
Total fixed assets: 1,943
Current assets
Debtors: 4 451
Cash at bank and in hand: 1,997
Total current assets: 2,448
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 5 ( 364 )
Net current assets (liabilities): 2,084
Total assets less current liabilities: 4,027
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year: 6 ( 2,000 )
Accruals and deferred income: ( 716 )
Total net assets (liabilities): 1,311
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 1,311
Total members' funds: 1,311

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 July 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.

This report was approved by the board of directors on 24 September 2026
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Nicola Pike
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 July 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

    Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy

    Office Equipment - Straight line depreciation over 3 years

    Other accounting policies

    Basis of preparation - The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 July 2026

  • 2. Employees

    2026
    Average number of employees during the period 1

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 July 2026

3. Tangible assets

Land & buildings Plant & machinery Fixtures & fittings Office equipment Motor vehicles Total
Cost £ £ £ £ £ £
Additions 2,057 2,057
Disposals
Revaluations
Transfers
At 31 July 2026 2,057 2,057
Depreciation
Charge for year 114 114
On disposals
Other adjustments
At 31 July 2026 114 114
Net book value
At 31 July 2026 1,943 1,943

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 July 2026

4. Debtors

2026
£
Prepayments and accrued income 451
Total 451

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 July 2026

5. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

2026
£
Trade creditors 247
Taxation and social security 117
Total 364

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 July 2026

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

2026
£
Other creditors 2,000
Total 2,000

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

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Company Number: 16598166 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 31 July 2026

Company activities and impact

This was the first financial year of Better Communication Together CIC. During the year, we established the organisation and began delivering activities that promote inclusive communication and reduce barriers for people who benefit from accessible communication. We provided Makaton workshops for parents, carers, professionals and organisations to increase confidence in using Makaton and to improve communication opportunities for people with learning disabilities, autism, Down syndrome, speech, language and communication needs, and others who benefit from visual communication. Alongside our training, we developed and delivered a range of inclusive online community groups for adults with learning disabilities. These included Makaton Club, Book Buddies, Kitchen Disco and other themed social sessions, providing regular opportunities for communication, friendship, learning and participation in a safe and accessible environment. These sessions were designed to reduce social isolation, build confidence and encourage active communication through signing, symbols, music, stories and shared interests. Our services were made available to individuals, families, community groups and organisations, both locally and online, enabling us to reach people who may otherwise have limited access to inclusive communication support. We also created and shared free to download communication resources to support individuals, families, educators and support staff. These resources encouraged the use of Makaton and other inclusive communication strategies in everyday life, helping to remove barriers to participation. As a new Community Interest Company, we focused on establishing sustainable services that would provide lasting community benefit. Our activities have increased awareness of accessible communication, supported individuals and organisations to communicate more inclusively, and created welcoming opportunities for people who may otherwise experience barriers to communication, social interaction and learning.

Consultation with stakeholders

The company's stakeholders include people who use our services, their families and carers, professionals, organisations who commission training, and volunteers who support our activities. As this was our first year of operation, consultation has mainly taken place through informal discussions, participant feedback during and after sessions, email correspondence, evaluation forms and ongoing conversations with those accessing our services. Feedback has been used to shape the development of our activities, including the themes and content of community groups, the creation of accessible communication resources, and the planning of future services. We have also responded to suggestions by introducing new activities and adapting our delivery to better meet the needs of participants, helping to ensure our services remain inclusive, accessible and responsive to the communities we support.

Directors' remuneration

The total amount paid to directors in respect of qualifying services was £6,840.

Transfer of assets

No transfer of assets other than for full consideration

This report was approved by the board of directors on
24 September 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Nicola Pike
Status: Director