SHIFT BRISTOL COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY


SHIFT BRISTOL COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
07128068 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 July 2023

Period of accounts

Start date: 1 August 2022

End date: 31 July 2023

SHIFT BRISTOL COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 July 2023

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

SHIFT BRISTOL COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Directors' report period ended 31 July 2023

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 31 July 2023

Principal activities of the company

The principal activity of the company during the year under review was provide holistic, solutions based and hands-on education in sustainability.



Directors

The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
1 August 2022 to 31 July 2023

B.K.B. Bloor
L. Corfield
A.G. Reuer


The directors shown below have held office during the period of
1 August 2022 to 20 September 2022

S.L. Pugh
P.W. Summers


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
26 April 2024

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: L. Corfield
Status: Director

SHIFT BRISTOL COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 31 July 2023

2023 2022


£

£
Turnover: 101,566
Cost of sales: ( 53,119 ) ( 11,979 )
Gross profit(or loss): 48,447 (11,979)
Distribution costs: ( 3,176 ) ( 2,916 )
Administrative expenses: ( 33,668 ) ( 12,193 )
Other operating income: 129
Operating profit(or loss): 11,603 (26,959)
Profit(or loss) before tax: 11,603 (26,959)
Tax: ( 2,205 ) 1,606
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: 9,398 (25,353)

SHIFT BRISTOL COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Balance sheet

As at 31 July 2023

Notes 2023 2022


£

£
Fixed assets
Intangible assets: 3 2 195
Tangible assets: 4 577 770
Total fixed assets: 579 965
Current assets
Debtors: 5 125 1,733
Cash at bank and in hand: 60,196 23,345
Total current assets: 60,321 25,078
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 6 ( 48,559 ) ( 23,210 )
Net current assets (liabilities): 11,762 1,868
Total assets less current liabilities: 12,341 2,833
Provision for liabilities: ( 110 )
Total net assets (liabilities): 12,231 2,833
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 12,231 2,833
Total members' funds: 12,231 2,833

The notes form part of these financial statements

SHIFT BRISTOL COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 July 2023 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 26 April 2024
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: L. Corfield
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

SHIFT BRISTOL COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 July 2023

  • 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

    Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable. Turnover is reduced for estimated customer returns, rebates and other similar allowances.Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when all the following conditions are satisfied:- the Company has transferred to the buyer the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods;- the Company retains neither continuing managerial involvement to the degree usually associated with ownership nor effective control over the goods sold;- the amount of revenue can be measured reliably;- it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the Company;and- the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.Specifically, revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when goods are delivered and legal title is passed.

    Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy

    Tangible fixed assets held for the company's own use are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses.At each balance sheet date, the company reviews the carrying amount of its tangible fixed assets to determine whether there is any indication that any items have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of an asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss.Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off the cost or valuation less the estimated residual value of each asset over its estimated useful life:Furniture, fittings and equipment - 25%% Reducing balance

    Intangible fixed assets amortisation policy

    Intangible fixed assets are carried at cost less accumulated amortisation and impairment losses.

SHIFT BRISTOL COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 July 2023

  • 2. Employees

    2023 2022
    Average number of employees during the period 2 1

SHIFT BRISTOL COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 July 2023

3. Intangible assets

Goodwill Other Total
Cost £ £ £
At 1 August 2022 7,890 7,890
Additions
Disposals
Revaluations
Transfers
At 31 July 2023 7,890 7,890
Amortisation
At 1 August 2022 7,695 7,695
Charge for year 193 193
On disposals
Other adjustments
At 31 July 2023 7,888 7,888
Net book value
At 31 July 2023 2 2
At 31 July 2022 195 195

SHIFT BRISTOL COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 July 2023

4. Tangible assets

Land & buildings Plant & machinery Fixtures & fittings Office equipment Motor vehicles Total
Cost £ £ £ £ £ £
At 1 August 2022 6,550 6,550
Additions
Disposals
Revaluations
Transfers
At 31 July 2023 6,550 6,550
Depreciation
At 1 August 2022 5,780 5,780
Charge for year 193 193
On disposals
Other adjustments
At 31 July 2023 5,973 5,973
Net book value
At 31 July 2023 577 577
At 31 July 2022 770 770

SHIFT BRISTOL COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 July 2023

5. Debtors

2023 2022
£ £
Other debtors 125 1,733
Total 125 1,733

SHIFT BRISTOL COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 July 2023

6. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

2023 2022
£ £
Trade creditors 14,002
Taxation and social security 713
Accruals and deferred income 33,570 23,150
Other creditors 274 60
Total 48,559 23,210

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

SHIFT BRISTOL COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Company Number: 07128068 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 31 July 2023

Company activities and impact

Organisational Development:Through ongoing mentorship support from Tabitha Jayne of Earthself, Laura Corfield (Creative Director) implemented a new design for the internal structuring of the company, with emphasis on safeguarding the working boundaries for any facilitators employed by Shift. And the prioritisation of creating a new board of Directors plus a team of Advisors – chosen for their diverse perspectives.From our 4-year vision, for 2022 – 2023 we chose to;- Relaunch the Practical Sustainability Course- Plan a community/networking event for the Autumn 2023 (Proper Job); to create a report to inform future plans for community course / events.The Practical Sustainability Course (PSC):After a year’s hiatus, the PSC was launched again in Sept 22 through to July 23 with a full cohort of 30 students.During their studies our students make design-based and practical contributions to community projects including but not limited to community gardening projects, rainwater harvesting and other outdoor infrastructure at a community centre; serving children and families, rain-water remediation solutions for an urban orchard project, living willow installation in an open park/green space, and natural building construction on a land-based alpaca farm for natural fibres.The PSC is taught by a body of over 40+ tutors/practitioners, many of which are brought in from the local community, to share their innovative practices and solutions to socio-economic and environmental issues being faced by those living, working and networking in the local region and southwest. We ensure we balance representation of both those living rurally and in urban areas.After studying with us on the PSC several students have gone on to gain employment in environmental and educational sectors, secure university/apprenticeship places, as well as increasing involvement in volunteer placements and community work.Proper Job planning – A pioneering careers fair; looking at pathways into regenerative job roles in a circular economy.Taking the feedback from students about their needs for developmental pathways after leaving the PSC, we began designing/planning Proper Job for October 2023. We planned a series of seminars, and interactive panel discussions on a wide range of careers in the grassroots environmental section – each panel was comprised of a community ‘experts’ in their field, with a purposeful outreach effort to bring in new organisations into the conversation, that Shift Bristol did not previously have a working relationship with – particularly focused on finding collaborators with those working with marginalised and underrepresented groups.We also employed and onboarded a team of facilitators, in order to hold conversations where participants could feel safe, heard and have equal airtime talking about the diverse challenges they faced.We continue to forge strong links with partner organisations including Avon Wildlife Trust, Edible Bristol, The Rewild Project and many others through joint projects and mutual efforts to amplify and support each other’s work.Bristol CommonsIn April 2023 Shift Bristol featured on a Panel at the launch of the Bristol Commons. We have continued to work closely within this movement, and have been applying Permaculture Design Principles to the strategic design for forming their objectives, and development of team working processes.

Consultation with stakeholders

We have a thorough onboarding process with PSC applicants, in order to ensure their expectations are aligned with the services that we provide. Throughout the PSC students are encouraged to share feedback with us through;- Talking directly with facilitation team- Completing termly feedback forms- Taking part in student check-in circles as part of their taught teaching- Using an anonymous feedback google form.We continually ask for feedback about the course content (what/how/who is teaching), the course container (comms, logistics, expectations, the facilitation team), and the course culture (how issues are dealt with, the group dynamics, thoughts on inclusion and authentic participation). Students often remark on the refreshing culture of transparency and the genuine intention for openness and evolution that exists between the students and the course facilitators/designers.All tutors have details of our course culture, container and content discussed with them before they teach, so that we can align values/approaches before coming onto the course. Those that are new to teaching with us are invited to a meeting to discuss these in more depth and to ensure they feel happy and confident before teaching. Any issues arising post-teaching are resolved through a follow up meeting/discussion. We pride ourselves on our working relationships within our teaching team, and the longevity of many of these relationships since we started in 2010.We recognise that there is room for improvement in organising and budgeting for more joint-working group meetings between tutor teams, and a more formal follow-up process for checking in with the community organisations post-collaboration. We are unaware of any negative feedback from these stakeholders – the impromptu feedback is usually of great enthusiasm and gratitude for the opportunity to work together.

Directors' remuneration

Directors were paid an aggregate of £14,200 during the year.

Transfer of assets

No transfer of assets other than for full consideration

This report was approved by the board of directors on
24 April 2024

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: L Corfield
Status: Director