| It has been a challenging year financially. |
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| With NMW increase and the rise in bills | |||||
| Summary ofthe main achievements ofthe charity, |
Para 1.20 | and supplies. Having increased the private fees, included an administration |
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| identifying the difference the charity's work has made to the circumstances ofits |
feefor new starters, increased both the holiday club and the walking bus fees this |
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| beneficiaries and |
any wider | has helped. Government funding is setto |
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| benefits to society as a whole. |
increase in September. We are beginning to build reserves in the savings account |
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| again with the aim to reach 10,000by | |||||
| December 2024. | |||||
| Staffing has been steady we have just | |||||
| employed somebody to help with lunches |
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| which takes the pressure offthe day staff. | |||||
| We cfecided not to cover x2 maternity positions to save money so this new |
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| position is really welcomed by staff. |
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| Staffing currently isat the correct ratio |
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| according to guidelines. | |||||
| We now offer home cooked lunches at a | |||||
| fee this has been very popular with the | |||||
| children. | |||||
| The Tenancy for Colyton Caterpillars has |
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| now been signed by myself and Clemmie. |
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| We hope to rent out the hall, scouts room | |||||
| and garden going forward. We are | |||||
| awaiting a response from the Straw | |||||
| bridge committee, | |||||
| All Policies and Procedures are up to date | |||||
| and reviewed regulady. |
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| HUIS walk has highlighted the need for |
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| maintenance ofthe building this isto be |
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| discussed with Strawbridge Committee as |
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| to whom is responsible for the different |
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| areas? | |||||
| From September staff will wear a uniform | |||||
| a green polo with our logo. We have | |||||
| talked about a uniform (t-shirt) for |
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| chiidren awaiting response from |
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| parents/carers | |||||
| Fundraising events this year have |
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| included the annual Co on Christmas |
| Fayre and The Griz7jy bag collection |
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| service both ofwhich Kate and the staff |
| have worked incredibly hard to make a |
| great success year on year. Others include |
| Summer fete with the Primary school, |
| Halloween disco, seasonal photoshoots, |
| hampers and new collection boxes. |
| I would like to Thank all the committee |
| members old and new for your time and |
| dedication. Caterpillars continues to |
| thrive and serve our community We are |
| all passionate that our children get the |
| best start in life a big Thank you has to |
| go the wonderful staff who have the |
| patience ofsaints and manage to have a |
| smile on their faces even after a long day! |
| We appreciate everything you do. |
| This year has been extremely |
| busy with 88children on the roll |
| at present and the levels to |
| remain high in September 2025. |
| We continue to try and provide |
| the best environment for |
| children at this vital stage in |
| their education and |
| development. We employ 14 |
| staff, having just taken on a new |
| lunch time assistant. Staff have |
| worked very hard, and this year |
| we have seen a rise in complex |
| children's needs and |
| safeguarding needs. |
| Staff have completed Autism |
| training, food and hygiene, |
| safeguarding and soon to be |
| completing working with 2year |
| olds. We still employ 3 |
| apprentices which we are |
| passionate about training new |
| staff. |
| mes | ofthe charity trus | tees who manage | the charity | |||
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| Trustee name | Olfica (ifany) | Dates acted ifnot forwhole eal' |
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| 1 | Emma Marshall | Chair | ||||
| Clementine | Secretary | |||||
| Watson | ||||||
| Becky Chowles | ||||||
| Kathryn Voysey | ||||||
| 5 | Rebecca Timmins | |||||
| 6 | Claire Cumoe | |||||
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| The tru | stees declare th | at they have approved the truste |
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| Signed | on behalf ofthe | charity's trustees | ||
| Signature(s) | ||||
| Clementine | Watson | |||
| Position | Full name(s) (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) |
Emma hilarshall ChairP~+~~ |
Secretary | |
| Date | 28/05/2024 |
| 2023 | 2022 | |||
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| Over 2's income | ||||
| Under 2's income Breakfast/afterschool Holiday dub Lunches Trips &courses |
S1,892.41 2,129.52 1,152.00 2,273.00 3,720.00 |
51,595.66 4,910.75 1,619.00 1,254.00 2,166.00 |
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| Donations | 186.00 | |||
| Grants/funding Interest received |
7,002.75 174.789.21 |
9,179.68 162,898.18 |
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| Duplicated fees | 22.06 | 0.68 | ||
| Total Income | ||||
| 242,99tt.95 | 233,809.95 | |||
| Expendft urn | ||||
| Wages & PAYE Casual wages &subcontractors Pension scheme Charity donations Staff training &welfare Staff entertaining Repairs &renewals Food &drinks Cleaning Rent &rates Arts &crafts Toys &equipment Children's functions/trips Pet Costs |
185,66999 4,386.96 3,071.38 20.00 1,647.65 "704.79 916.93 12,142.07 236.75 12,469.07 730.58 10,182.36 249.04 |
163,324.38 2,605.00 2,556.88 18.00 1,614.23 82.70 2,729.48 9,818.17 505.97 9,S9348 332.86 8,336.38 613.09 |
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| Telephone &internet Computer &wehsite Office expenses, printing, Photographs Insurance &memberships Lega I&accounta ncy Bank charges |
postage & | stationer | 330.49 1,380.56 1,160.77 4,040.04 3,180.00 1,899.95 3,348.48 732.30 |
118,18 1,179.01 2,973.75 3,077.74 1,632.38 3,162.30 155.55 |
| Total Expenditure | 248,500.16 | 224,429.53 | ||
| hiet Income/(Expenditure) | (5,519.21) | 19,380.42 |