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Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
16237813 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 28 February 2026

Period of accounts

Start date: 7 February 2025

End date: 28 February 2026

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Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 28 February 2026

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

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Directors' report period ended 28 February 2026

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 28 February 2026

Principal activities of the company

Start Small Sussex C.I.C. supports families with disabled children aged 0–5 years, particularly those navigating the early stages of a new diagnosis. The organisation recognises that receiving a diagnosis during the early years can bring significant emotional challenges, uncertainty, financial pressures and feelings of isolation. Many of the families supported are on low incomes and receive Carer's Allowance. Start Small Sussex therefore provides free peer-led support groups, informal meet-ups and opportunities for families to connect without the additional financial burden of attending activities. The directors bring their own lived experience of parenting disabled children, alongside professional qualifications in counselling and psychotherapy. This enables them to offer an understanding, compassionate and supportive environment where parents can share experiences, access practical advice and build meaningful relationships with other families.

Political and charitable donations

Start Small Sussex received £5,000 originally allocated by Extratime. The funding was held by Amaze while Start Small was being established and transferred into the CIC bank account on 26 March 2025. The original transfer letter confirms that the funding was intended for activities supporting children and young people with SEND in Brighton & Hove.The grant has been used for community activities and running costs, including: Website development. Accessibility equipment. Telephone costs. Refreshments for parents. Postal address arrangements. Community membership. Poster printing. The remaining money is intended to support the continuation of the project.



Directors

The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
7 February 2025 to 28 February 2026

Kate ogden
 Clemency Jacques

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
1 November 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Kate ogden
Status: Director

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Balance sheet

As at 28 February 2026

Notes 13 months to 28 February 2026


£
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: 2,888
Investments:   0
Total current assets: 2,888
Prepayments and accrued income: 0
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 3 ( 1,269 )
Net current assets (liabilities): 1,619
Total assets less current liabilities: 1,619
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year:   0
Provision for liabilities: 0
Accruals and deferred income: 0
Total net assets (liabilities): 1,619
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 1,619
Total members' funds: 1,619

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 28 February 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 1 November 2026
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Kate ogden
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 28 February 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

    Other accounting policies

    The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis. Grant income is recognised in accordance with the grant conditions and applicable accounting requirements. Expenditure is recognised in the accounting period to which it relates. Cash at bank is stated at the balance held in the company's bank account at the financial year end.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 28 February 2026

  • 2. Employees

    13 months to 28 February 2026
    Average number of employees during the period 0

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 28 February 2026

3. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

13 months to 28 February 2026
£
Bank loans and overdrafts 0
Amounts due under finance leases and hire purchase contracts 0
Trade creditors 1,269
Taxation and social security 0
Accruals and deferred income 0
Total 1,269

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

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Company Number: 16237813 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 28 February 2026

Company activities and impact

During the first year, Start Small Sussex supported 10 families in Brighton & Hove and Sussex, all with young children with SEND or additional needs. Our support has included practical advice, emotional support, access to specialist equipment, opportunities to connect with other parents and a safe space to share experiences. We are a parent led organisation, founded by two mothers with lived experience of raising a child with complex needs and disabilities, who have a background in therapy and psychology. This has informed us of the lack of emotional support available to families like ours. During our first year, we have: - Held monthly parent and family support sessions. -Organised regular inclusive community meet-ups and events such as coffees and walks, sensory play and trips to local festivals. -Provided one-to-one support to families. -Started building a parent network online and in person. -Developed relationships with local professionals and organisations. -Developed the project and engaged with our local community. - Listened to parents' experiences and identified the support they need.

Consultation with stakeholders

As a parent led organisation we understand the importance of empowering the families we meet to have a say in the activities we provide and support they receive. We meet each family where they are at and ask them what is most helpful to them and then ask them for feedback. We have received testimonials from two families I would like to share here. Parent 1 'Start small were a huge help in the beginning when we were thrown into a life we weren't prepared for. Finding a group of people who would help, support, whether that was recommending specialist equipment or advice, or just people to talk to who understood, it has been such a lifeline to us a family. I don't know what I would have done without this group! Parent 2 'Thank you so much for taking time out to spend with us it is hugely appreciated and helpful. This might sound odd but seeing my partner cry for the first time since the birth and diagnosis highlighted how much she/we needed a conversation with someone so knowledgeable and understanding. Thanks for providing a space to share our emotions safely and helping us calm and focus. We both left feeling like we'd met a friend which means a lot to us.

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
1 November 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Kate Ogden
Status: Director