I CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLANO AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 1 September 2024 2025 Period end date Period start dats To 31 August Charity name: Colyton Caterpillars Early Educallon Charity registratlon number: 1038141 Objectives and Activtties SORP of•r•nc• P•r• 1 17 Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document Colyton Caterpillars Earty Education 18 a fijlly inclusive environment that meets the needs of all Ghildren in our communty aged betw8en 0 8nd 11 yoars. Children's needs are challenged, nurtured and fUlfild in an excitin9, unique way that 18 led by a highly ualified team. We follow the EYFS framework to provide are and education for thildren aged O-5y years and wrap around care for children aged 5-11 years working alongside Colyton Primary School with our walking bu8 facilty and Summer holiday club. Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. Statement confimiing whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefrt P*r• 1.17 aTrJ 1.19 r•1.18 The Tru8t888 have followed the Charity Commission guidance, produced n8W polici88 and conducted monthly meeting8 to oversee the chanty. Additional infomiatlon {optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant abouL' SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Par? 1.38 Policy on social investment induding program related investment Parn 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers
Other Achlevements and Performance This year has been a very busy year, we have improved lots of areas of our provision providing a wonderful environmerrt for all chFklr8n. We have invested in new equipment for our baby room and the garden. Our partnerships with parents and carers have improved and have updated all of our policies and procedures. Vve have taken on tsvo Level 2 apprentices as part of our continuing training programme. All staff have had training in lots of different areas, developing the teams personal developmant. Vde have around 80 children on roll which is making our setting sustainable for the n8w few years. We are putting plans in place for future improvements to build on the suc¢e88 of this ear. Summary of the main achievements of the thanty, identifying the difference the Gharity's work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Par• 1.20 Addftlonal Infommtlon (optlonal) You ma choose to indude further ststements where relevant about.. Achiev8ments against objectives Sel P•rn 1.41 Performance of fundraising activities against objective8 PIM 1.41 Investment perfomiance against obj'ectives
Flnanclal Revlew Rewew of the chanty's financial posf(ion at the end of the riod Statement expSaining the policy for hokling reserv88 statin are held Amount of reserves held Reasons for holding zero reserves Detsils of fund materialty in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the Charity continuing as a going concern Parn121 Para 1.22 Parn 1.22 P4rn 1.22 P•r¥ 1.24 P•r4 1.23 Addltional Inforniatlon loptlonal) You ma choose to include furthor statements r81ovant abo. The chanty's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) P•r• 1.47 Investment policy and objedives including any social investment policy adoptod P•r• 1.46 A depKription of the prinapal risks faclng the charity P¥rn 1.46 Other
Structure, Governance and Management Description of chartty's trusts.. Type of goveming document PLA constttLrtion Parn 1.25 PLA constbtLrtion How is the charity ¢onstituted7 Parn 1.25 By the PLA Trustee selection methL¥Js including details of any constitutional provisions e. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees Parn 1.25 Election at AGM Addltlonal Inforniatlon loptlonal) You ma choose lo include further statements where relevant about: Policies are sent and also a ¢onfidentiality agreement. They are also sent the Confiict of int8rast policy and our Safeguarding policy. Policies aThJ Prjre9 adopt8d for the induction and training of trustoes P•r• 1.51 Chair, treasurer. secretary arKI other named members The charity's organisational structure and any wider network wilh which the charity works Parn 1.51 Relationship with any related parties P•r• l.sl other Reference and Adminlstrative detsllg Chari name Other name the chad uses istered charFI number Charity's principal address Col on Pla rou 1038141 Reece Strawbridge Youth Centre, Coly Road, Colylon, EX24 6PU
Names of the charlty trustees who manage the charity Dat•s a¢tsd If not for wrt18 TruBtse namg Offic8 {If any) Name of pèrson lor body) entiiled If a Emma Marshall Chair Clementine Watson Edith Breeze Kate Clode Secretary Treasurer Manager Katherine Voysey Backy Chowles Until 0112025 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 rate trustees- names of Ihe directors at th8 date the re Olrn¢tor n•m• wa8a roved Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity TrtIo n•m• D•te• act•d 11 not foT TAhol• •ar
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets Equipment_ held in this capaGty Name and objects of the charrty on whose behaK the assets are h8ld and how this falls within the custojian charity's objects NIA Details of arrangements for safe Gustody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own a88ets NIA Addltlonal Infomiallon {optlonal) Nam88 and addrnss•s of •dvl•ern {Optsonal Infomiaoon) Type of Name Address adviser Name of chief executlv• or names of senlor staff members {Opllonal Infomiatlon) Exemption8 from dlsclosure Reason for non4isclosure of ke rsonnel details Other o tional Information
Declaratlons The trustèos declare that they have approved the trustees. report above. Slgned on behalf of the charlty's trustses Slgnaturn(s) Full namo(s) Position leg Secretary. Chalr, etc) r fi ELI2196*1 CLLWE AbUkl&E£ Dats q/6/2g
Charity Accounts Colyton Caterpillars For the period ended 31 August 2025 CC&@ colyton caterpillars hv CRW Accountants Ltd 16 June 2026
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Accountants, Report We have prepared for your apKKoval the finandal infonnation of Cotyton Caterfftrs forth8 year end8d 31 August 2025 which comprises the Profit and Loss Account, the Balance Sheet and the related notes from the entity's accnting records and from Infrnal and explanations you have given us. A6 8 practlcirs member fimi of the A5w1at of International Accountsnts. we have cixnplled with thè ethical guidanc laMJ d(wi by the Ass(lat)n. This report is made solely lo you. Our work has t8n undertaken solely to prepare for your approv81 the financial information of Colyton Caterpillars and state those matters that we have agreed to stste to you in this report In acwdanca with the guidance of the Association of Intemational Accountants. To the fullest extent pemrtted by law. we do rKJt accept assumè reslb11ty to anyone thr than Cdyton Catsrwllars for r work or for this reporL You have approved the financl81 inform8tlon for the yèar and have acknowwed your r6sponstbllity for IC for the appropriateness of the ffinanaal reporting framework adopted and for PToviding all infomation and txplanatlons necessary for Its crn)pAatlon. We have not vwified the 8c(yJracy or completeness ol accounting records or infoThatson and eXpanationS )j have given to us and we th) noL therefore, express any opInk on the financlal Information. CRW A¢¢ountants Ltd The Mew8 Queen Street Colyton Dgvon EX24 6JU
Financial Activities Jii.q-IX ',J_T.- Total 2024- Au 2025 S• 2023- A 2024 PY INC.OldE Braakf3StI Afterschod income DOnatnS. fundraising Bnd charttsble actMN89 Fundb)g OCC Holld8y Club Incomo Intsrest R1Ved l Lunch Toddler Fee TRIPS Under 2's fees Totll In¢om• 3,992.83 ,114.94 286,04029 1,330.00 1,359.63 5,300.05 197,344.62 2.398. 75.95 4,474.22 52,432.93 8,852.00 . 46.821.00 .'Iv. 19.083.80 37 880.82 28,527.27 289 921.67 TOTA_ 289 921.67 EXPENDITURE"S AdveriisIffiMoI1On81 Bad dabts Bank ¢hary•s Casual wag06. subcontr8th5 & voluntwr4 Charlty donatlons Chlldrgn'$ fUnc1k)nlnPs CLEANING Computer Costs 2,989.60 229.00 1Tr).85 1,5ty).00 75.00 647.60 1,314.74 319.00 12,552.86 1.710.96 14,850.94 2,011.15 2,916.75 1.195.00 3,000.00 12,238.1)0 6,698.77 19,697.41 1,495.51 2,117.2S 251.008.73 338 669.12 36011.70 911 3,082.65 798.00 310.69 3.276.00 15.00 395.13 574.34 2.444.26 9.473.07 1.786.48 4,734.50 2.784A3 2,818.75 1,331.75 1.360.00 12,463.46 2,041.57 4,731.33 307.18 1.582.11 2.254.07 Insuranc08 Legal and p¥ofonal fg Office Exp•ns•8 Pension Phon& C08ts Physic81 Ed4• IPEI Ronl and r818s Repair and mainten8nco Resources Staff entertainirwJ Slaff tr¥lnlrvJ & w•Waro Wages and sa18ri88 Total Ex dlturns NE- OTiiFR FXPFNDITURES COSTS IF I O-qFR INC.OIIF 33 276.92 0.00 461.91 461.91 £32,815.01 'CT ING01E1'EAFJNoITUR £36.011.70
Balance Sheet Total 31, 2025 As ol 31 2024 FIX&D ASsT Tot•1 FIx8d Asset "AOK H ,1 r biii rlND IN HAND BUS BANK INSTAKf12948) BUS BANK INSTANT13049) BUS BANK INSThNf13071) Cash on h&Th demenfjne watson Total Ch at b•nk and In hand OEBTORS txl 'Il 5.1.74.95 60.112.69 4,945.58 7.288.56 17.39).00 JliJqrs S12.32 7.407.08 207.04 7.892.66 37 87112 Debtors Totsl D•btor¥ 3.691.75 3 691.75 2,312.76 2 312.76 URHLNI A?. Employee wages advance Nat wages control Totsl Curront Alts NET LUH14F.NT AS%F Tt: CREDITORS AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Trad• Cr•ditors Total Crodl¢¢rn: •mount• lallSng du• wlthln on• y••r NET i-.iJiiIRfN1 ASeETS Il IplBII.ITIFSI 8x1.00 18,6CO.67 19,450.67 96,349A6 89.24 17,487.93 17.577.17 57.702.05 78.74 05.08 58.757.13 58,757.13 1,580.63 94768.83 M788A3 45,000.00 TnTil., r,¢L<,PTq I Q: 11-'l% j_ty4T lJlP,ILITIES Provlslon fw liabilitl88 and TOTAL NQ"I" A45ETS £58 757.13 .r4A,-<IT! LYIN-. Ro1oln8d EamlThJ8 Surpl(bsllDefidt) Total Charf fund• 13,757.13 36,011.70 25,942.12 32,815.01 £58 757.13
Approval of financial inforn]ation In ac¢ord8n¢e wfth the en9agement letter dated 6th May 2021, we approv8 Ihe ftn8ncial information leh mprises of Ihe Income and Expenditure Account, as detailed atove. We acknowledge our reS[sIbilfy for the finan(ial infonmation and for pYOvidw CRW Ac(x)untsnts Ltd with all infCtI0n and eXF4anations neSary for its comthlkn. We give our aulhoTty for the financial inforntIon to be submiibj to The Chariti8s Commi financlal inlomation set out above was approved by the trustees and ¢ommFttee on ..Lql.6.1..&0I Emma Marshall jTru$lge) Kate Clode (Manager) l¢-.Jn ..e 1j.jr
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independènt EXamineS Report Report to the trusteesl members of Colyton Playgroup On accounts for the year ended 31 $1 August 2025 Charity no lif any) 1038141 Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity I'the Trust") for the year ended 3110812025. Responsiblli1Ses and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {"the Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention (other than that disclosed below ') in connection with the examination which gives me cause lo believe Ihat in, any material re5peGI'. acGounling records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounling records Independent examiner's statement I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination lo which attention should be drawn in order lo enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo be reached. Please delete Ihe words in the brackets if they do not apply. Slgned: Date: 2910612026 Name: Hayley M Perham Relevant professional qualificatlon(sl or body (if any): BAIHonsl, FAIA. CPA, FMAAT, ATTITaxl Address: CRW Accountants Limited The Mews, Queen Street, Colyton, EX24 6JU IER October 2018
Sectioii B Disclosure Only complete rf the examiner needs to highlight matters of con¢em (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for eXamIrrS). Examiners we are satisfied that there are no matters to report in the current accounting period. Glve here brief detalls of any it¢m$ that the èxaminèr wishes to disclose. We have highlighted a surplus during the year and the managers have Onfied the reseNes policies aligned with those. (kngoirKJ training arKI SUF4)Ort has been provAled lo the Charity throughout the year to assist the management team with bookkeeping and other matters as We have seen signtfica)t vnprovements in the bookkeeping and overall finanual controls of the ¢hartty year-on-year. IER October 2018
IER October 2018