for the Period Ended 30 November 2021
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Community Interest Report |
Directors' report period ended
The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 30 November 2021
Principal activities of the company
Directors
The director shown below has held office during the whole of the period from
1 December 2020 to 30 November 2021
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
And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name:
Status: Director
As at
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Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: | 4 | ( | ( |
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The notes form part of these financial statements
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
and signed on behalf of the board by:
Name:
Status: Director
The notes form part of these financial statements
for the Period Ended 30 November 2021
Basis of measurement and preparation
for the Period Ended 30 November 2021
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In November 2019 we launched a Social and Therapeutic Horticulture project, known as Green Care at Norton CIC. The aim of this project is to use allotment gardening to bring about positive changes in the lives of people living with loneliness, unemployment or who are socially excluded through mental illness, learning difficulties or deprivation. This allotment gardening opportunity uses horticulture to improve physical and mental health, as well as communication and thinking skills. Participants grow their own food and learn the economic and other benefits of growing food. In addition we use the allotment plot as a safe and secure place to develop someone’s ability to mix socially, make friends and learn practical skills that will help them be more independent. Our core activity is growing food and promoting the health and economic benefits of doing so whilst appreciating that some participants will be more interested in the aesthetic aspects for example growing flowers or creative activities.The project director, Ray Wilson, leads the day to day planning and practical work with the help of 3 other volunteers who give whatever time when they can. The project is free to participants and no money is reimbursed in any way to anyone staffing the project. This project has benefitted the community in the following ways -1. Local people suffering from loneliness and mental health issues can access a safe and productive therapeutic activity2. Following adaptation work at one of our plots participants with physical disabilities can now access our project 3. Amongst our participants are a number of individuals whose mental health has greatly improved as a result of the project as evidenced by impact assessments4. Going forward in 2022 there will be an increase in participation from those members of the local community who live near to our growing areas5. As of this year the local community has been able to purchase cut flowers and hanging baskets grown and made by our participantsParticipants who grow food take it home with advice on healthy eating (if needed) and surplus produce is donated in large quantities to the Letchworth Food BankThe company is now in the process of expanding to develop a social enterprise which will give participants the opportunity to be part of a small scale not for profit growing business specialising in organic produce and cut flowers.
1. The project works in partnership with North Herts District Council, The Job Centre Letchworth, Settle Homes, Create Community Networks and NHS Social Prescribing. Referrals to the project are made from those partner organisations and regular meetings are held with them. We have a short waiting list for the project.2. Participants’ individual needs are assessed prior to them joining the project and necessary adaptations are made for individual special needs. Because of the needs of some individuals support is intensive and we have a maximum of 10 adult participants at any one time.3. Once an individual starts with us there is an ongoing dialogue with their referring organisation4. Stakeholders have been in total support of the development of a social enterprise to generate income for the project
No remuneration was received
No transfer of assets other than for full consideration
This report was approved by the board of directors on
27 December 2021
And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Raymond Wilson
Status: Director