Beyond Braidz CIC

The directors present their report and the unaudited financial statements of the company for the period from 17 November 2023 to 30 November 2024. Principal Activities of the company The company began its activities by cultivating relationships with existing community hubs providing free services and engagement to complement existing offerings while developing strategies for better impact. Hence there was no income in 2023. These early collaborations not only enhanced community trust but also resulted in initial income streams in the subsequent year and ultimately contributed to securing our first grant from Black Culture Collective CIC (a grant manager for Peabody Thamesmead; for a cultural project in 2024 (shown in the P&L income statement). Other income generated in the year was activities carried out by directors for other community hubs. Consequently, in 2024, the organization actively engaged over 100 children across diverse cultural and skills-building workshops, in collaboration with community hubs and educational institutions. Feedback from both partners and participants has been overwhelmingly positive, affirming that our programs are filling gaps as well as effectively creating safe spaces where children can build confidence, develop skills, and forge meaningful connections. Additionally, our adult workshops have played a vital role in reducing social isolation and fostering cohesion within our diverse community. The company’s projection for 2025 appears promising and exciting, with the trust built across partners, funders, stakeholders and the communities who directly benefit from every project. The organisation is aiming to recruit support staff and involve more volunteers as well as become a hub for work experience and placements for young students in the coming year. Serving officers The directors who served the company during the period were as follows: Bukola Joel Joe Caxton-Idowu Christiana Ogunbote