RENDEZVOUS SOFTPLAY CIC

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
14576001 (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

RENDEZVOUS SOFTPLAY CIC

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 January 2026

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

RENDEZVOUS SOFTPLAY 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 principal activity continued to be that of providing soft play facilities for families on a not-for-profit basis.

Additional information

Small companies exemption This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies entitled to the small companies exemption.



Directors

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

Naomi Simpson
 Elizabeth Stewart

The director shown below has held office during the period of
1 February 2025 to 28 February 2025

Timothy Howarth

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
23 October 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Naomi Simpson
Status: Director

RENDEZVOUS SOFTPLAY CIC

Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 31 January 2026

2026 2025


£
£
Turnover: 7,599 6,402
Cost of sales: ( 4,794 ) ( 4,003 )
Gross profit(or loss): 2,805 2,399
Administrative expenses: ( 2,564 ) ( 1,987 )
Operating profit(or loss): 241 412
Profit(or loss) before tax: 241 412
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: 241 412

RENDEZVOUS SOFTPLAY CIC

Balance sheet

As at 31 January 2026

Notes 2026 2025


£
£
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand: 625 384
Total current assets: 625 384
Net current assets (liabilities): 625 384
Total assets less current liabilities: 625 384
Total net assets (liabilities): 625 384
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 625 384
Total members' funds: 625 384

The notes form part of these financial statements

RENDEZVOUS SOFTPLAY 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.

This report was approved by the board of directors on 23 October 2026
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Naomi Simpson
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

RENDEZVOUS SOFTPLAY 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

    Turnover policy

    Income and expenses are included in the financial statements as they become receivable or due. Expenses include VAT where applicable as the company cannot reclaim it

    Other accounting policies

    Going concern At the time of approving the financial statements, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements. Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities. Financial instruments The company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments. Basic financial assets Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised. Basic financial liabilities Basic financial liabilities, including creditors, bank loans, loans from fellow group companies and preference shares that are classified as debt, are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised. Taxation The company is exempt from corporation tax, it being a company not carrying on a business for the purposes of making a profit.

RENDEZVOUS SOFTPLAY CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 January 2026

  • 2. Employees

    2026 2025
    Average number of employees during the period 2 3

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

RENDEZVOUS SOFTPLAY CIC

Company Number: 14576001 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 31 January 2026

Company activities and impact

Within the North Lambeth areas of London there are very limited options for parents who are unable to afford, or access, existing early years provision. This is particularly acute for parents who are not able to access government funded childcare schemes - which is disproportionately households from low-income backgrounds. Rendezvous Softplay CIC is a non-profit, community-based organisation seeking to support parents and infants from low socio- economic backgrounds in the Lambeth and Waterloo areas of London with highly affordable access to day-time childcare and learning facilities. The CIC, operating since September 2023, is run at very low cost using subsidised community spaces. Typically, 10-20 families are attending each weekly session. In total around 100 families have engaged with the pilot. Almost all the families engaged are from the housing estates around Elephant & Castle, Lambeth and Southwark. The sessions have been structured using ‘zones’ - play and movement for 12-36 months, sensory for 0-12 months. The sessions have been most popular with children aged 6-18 months, although children aged 36 months are also attending. Children who attend the sessions benefit from structured play activities, encouraging peer-to-peer interaction, as well as engagement in literacy activities through story-time, singing and language games. In addition to the regular sessions, community workshops have been introduced for families, offering practical learning opportunities such as speech and language workshops, self-care sessions, and early phonics workshops. These have supported parents and caregivers in enhancing their children’s development and wellbeing at home Courses are now started to be introduced to the families. Parents benefit from engaging with the sessions, developing their skills to support early years development, as well as building a trusted support network in the local community - particularly important for families who may have recently moved into the area or who do not have English as a first language.

Consultation with stakeholders

We ran a six-week pilot programme from August 2025, offering free lunches to families. Following this, we were fortunate to receive sponsorship for one of our family events, which enabled us to provide free snacks, sandwiches and drinks to children and families. Our sponsor has also expressed an interest in continuing their support in the future. In addition, WATMOS sponsored Rendezvous Softplay CIC, enabling their residents to attend our sessions free of charge and helping to remove financial barriers for families who may otherwise struggle to access affordable play opportunities. This partnership has strengthened our commitment to ensuring that local children and families can benefit from safe, welcoming and inclusive community activities. We have also expanded our provision by exploring and introducing additional learning and development opportunities, including paediatric first aid and parental emergency courses, to help parents and carers build their knowledge, confidence and practical skills when responding to emergencies involving young children. Furthermore, we distributed a survey to gauge parents’ interest in life skills courses, including first aid and family law support. Following the positive feedback received, we are exploring further opportunities to develop and deliver these courses, alongside other practical workshops, to meet the needs of children and families in our community.

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
23 October 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Naomi Simpson
Status: Director