for the Period Ended 31 March 2023
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The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 31 March 2023
Additional information
Review of BusinessGive A Few Words CIC has a diverse range of stakeholders, this includes the people who receive ourletters, care homes, charities and community organisations.In addition to these are over 1000 volunteers (Individuals, businesses and educational establishments) whohave donated their time. For many volunteers, they have commented on how writing positive letters has beenbeneficial for them too, commenting "You do an amazing job helping isolated people and I love being part ofwhat you do" "I would be delighted to write again. it's good for my fine motor skills and I really enjoy doing it".Our volunteers come from a wide variety of diverse backgrounds which include individuals, families, schoolsand strategic support from our volunteer directors. We also have regular contact with educationalestablishments, health and social care organisations, charities/voluntary organisations and businesses ofvarying shapes and sizes (SMEs to multi-national companies). Our work with businesses supports wellbeingin the workplace and also organisations Corporate Social Responsibility objectives.As well as having regular direct regular contact with our volunteers, care homes and other organisations, wealso conduct regular surveys. At the core of what we do is co-production, and this means that we arecontinually asking for feedback and looking at ways to improve what we deliver. This is undertaken bothformally and informally using surveys, evaluation forms, creative opportunities and through conversations.During this period our letters have been distributed for others who may be experiencing loneliness, physicaldisabilities, mental health issues, veterans, poverty and homelessness, learning disabilities, cancer, domesticviolence, dementia, addictions and caring responsibilities.In total over 1700 positive personalised letters in Gift of letter packs (including words and artwork) have beendistributed to a variety of care homes, charities and community organisations and some of the feedback hasincluded "incredible work is done by Give A Few Words for those that need it the most", "your impact hasbeen amazing this year, long may it continue" and "you are all making an incredible difference".The directors of Give A Few Words are grateful to all grant funders, businesses and individuals who havesupported our aims and objectives during 2022/2023. We strive in 2023/24 to build on the solid foundation ofthis year and continue to reach people who are socially isolated or wish to improve social connections
Directors
The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023
The above report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions in part 15 of the Companies Act 2006
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Give A Few Words aims to bring the community together and reduce social isolation, by facilitating a positive uplifting letter writing project. The organisation also delivers workshops, and positive events in the community. All providing opportunities for social connections and collaboration. As of the end of March 2023, Give A Few Words had delivered over 1700 personalised letters (arts and crafts too) which were posted out in "Gifts of Letter Packs" to individuals from a variety of care homes, charities and community organisations. The organisations and recipients who receive our letters state that it is "incredible", "amazing" and "making an incredible difference". Give A Few Words has worked with over 1000 volunteers (Individuals, businesses and educational establishments) who have donated their time. For many volunteers, they have commented on how writing positive letters has been beneficial for them too, commenting "You do an amazing job helping isolated people and I love being part of what you do” "I would be delighted to write again and it's good for my fine motor skills and I really enjoy doing it".
Give A Few Words has a diverse range of stakeholders, these include the people who receive our letters, care homes, charities and community organisations. Our volunteers come from a wide variety of backgrounds which include individuals, families, schools and strategic support from our volunteer directors. It also has regular contact with educational establishments, health and social care organisations, charities/voluntary organisations and businesses of varying sizes (SME's to multi-national companies). As well as having regular direct regular contact with our volunteers, care homes and other organisations, we also carry out regular surveys. At the core of what we do is collaboration and this means that we are continually asking for feedback and looking at ways to improve what we offer. This is undertaken both formally and informally using surveys, evaluation forms, creative opportunities and through conversations.
The total amount paid or receivable by directors in respect of qualifying services was £9,600
No transfer of assets other than for full consideration
This report was approved by the board of directors on
13 July 2023
And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Sharron Wilkinson
Status: Director