. CHEEKY bHIMPS Cheeky Chimps of Ashcott INDEPENDENTLY EXAMINED ACCOUNTS For the year ended 31 August 2024 Charity Number 1045193 CHALMERS HB LTD Chartered Accountants 20 Chamberlain Street Wells Somerset BA5 2PF
Cheeky Chimps of Ashcott ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31 August 2024 CONTENTS Independent Examinerfs Report Trustees, annual report Receipts and Payments Accounts
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examinerfs Report Report to the trusteesl members of Cheeky Chimps of Ashcott On accounts for the year ended 31 sl August 2024 Charity no (if any) 1045193 Set out on pages 11-12 ml)er t lude the p29• nuTrb8 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ('the Trust") for the year ended 3110812024. Responsibilities 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 ACV). 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 145(5)(b) of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confimi that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: accounting records were not kept in accordan with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records Independent examiner's statement I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: Date: 16- zaLf Name: Paul Dix Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): ACCA & ICAEW Address: Chalmers HB. 20 Chamberlain Street Wells, Somerset. BA5 2PF
Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts.. directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose.
Trustees. Annual Report for the period Period start date Day Period end date Month From l ?n?2 To n?A Section A Reference and administration details Charity name Cheeky Chimps at Ashcott Other names charity is known by Cheeky Chimps Registered charity number (if any) 1045193 Charity's principal address Ridgeway Ashcott Somerset Postcode TA7 9PP Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dates actsd If not for whole ear Trustee name Office lif any) Name of person lor body) entitled toa oint trustee if an Melissa Twitchell Joanne Spencer Vicky O'Brien Nikoletta Cox Claire Illhitcombe Rose Stokes Trustee & Chair Treasurer & Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee 10 Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees) Name Dates acted if not for whole ear Names and addresses of advisers {Optional information) e of adviser Name Address Accountants Chalmers HB Ltd 20 Chamberlain Street, Wells, Somerset. BA5 2PF Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Description of the charity's trusts Constitution adopted 20 July 1994, amended 8 October 2007 and 23, October 2019 Type of governing document How the charity is constituted triist, association. knoinpai Unincorporated charity, registered with the Charity Commission Trustee selection methods Trustees are appointed by the existing board of trustees. Additional governance issues (Optional infomiation) Trustee Board Composition You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about: The constitution sets out the requirement for 600/0 of the trustees to be 'Family' Members of Cheeky Chimps. policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees., the charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity Risk Management The Trustees have considered the major risks facing the charity and have taken steps to mitigate those risks. Related Parties relationship with any related parties. trustees, consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. As above, the constitution requires members to be represented on the board of Trustees, therefore it is normal for some of the Trustees to pay the charity for providing servIs, which is all carried out on an arm's length basis. Trustee Remuneration One Trustee has been paid remuneration by the charity during the year, although the remuneration was for their teaching role rather than their trusteeship, as allowed by the constitution and agreed by the committee. No other Trustees have been paid any remuneration or received any other benefits from the charity.
Section C Ob"ectives and activities The aims of Cheeky Chimps are to enhance the development and education of children primarily under statutory school age and children attending our wrap around care by encouraging parents to understand and provide for the needs of their children through community groups and (a) offering appropriate play, education and care facilities, family learning and extended hours groups, together with the right of parents to take responsibility for and to become involved in the activities of such groups, ensuring that such groups offer opportunities for all children whatever their race, culture, religion, means or ability. (b) Encouraging the study of the needs of such children and their families and promoting public interest in and recognition of such needs in the local areas: (c) Instigating and adhering to and furthering the aims and objects of the Pre-school Learning Alliance Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include withln this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit) The Trustees confirm that they have complied with the duty in section 17{5) of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Commission The charity was able to meet its objectives by successfully running the pre-school facility all year, even throughout period of national lockdown, including developing at-home support packs for those children who did not attend the site during these times. Additional detsils of objectives and activities (Optional infonnation) You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about: policy on grantmaking. policy programme related investment., contribution made by volunteers.
Section D Achievements and performance The year started busy for the both the staff and committee, with pre-school and both breakfast club and after school club busy with waiting lists, and with the new 2 year funding due to be implemented in the April of 2024, the year was only going to get busier! With the roof not costing as much as initially thought, the Auction of Promises for October was changed to raising money for a new outdoor classroom. This turned out to be a huge success, raising £2,500 on the night. A massive thank you goes to Clare for her hard work especially in making the night run so well along with the committee for giving their time on the day too. Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year In December we held a Christmas party over at Ashcott school as it was thought the cohort were too young to do any live singinglnativity and they had a visit from Father Christmas too, which always goes down well. In February the new outdoor classroom was delivered and installed over the February half term. A big thank you goes to all the parents and local community that helped over the few days. Thank you to you all for your help in painting The Ball Room and making it such a welcoming space for the children. The space is a great new addition to the setting and is being used for lots of group times and learning. We officially opened the Ball Room at our Easter event, along with some Easter activities and a cake sale to raise some extra funds. It was agreed we should hold more cake sales throughout the year as they are always well supported and easy for us to hold. In February we welcomed OFSTED back to the setting, we were rated 'Good' and received lots of positive feedback from the Inspector. Thank you goes to the staff for your professionalism and dedication throughout the year. We welcomed Melissa to the Cheeky Chimps team in March, who has been a great addition to the team and settled in quickly. Our lovely manager Caroline had to step back from her role at the start or the Summer Term. Julie and Hannah both agreed to step up to be Manager's on the days they were in, to cover Caroline's role. A big thank you to them both for doing this, they have both been brilliant and I know they have also received great support from the rest of the staff. Caroline has been hugely missed by the staff, parents and especially the children. Hannah will be going off on Maternity Leave at the start of the Christmas holidays and her role of Deputy will be covered by Jo Spencer. Beerfest was another great fundraising event for us, with £5,000 being donated to Cheeky Chimps. Thank you to everyone who helped set up or man the Children's Tent on the day, your help was greatly appreciated. With regards to grants we also got £3,000 from Clarks for use in our outside areas, new equipment has been purchased and also some Forest School lessons booked in for the Autumn tenn. Our leavers ceremonylsports day was a great success and enjoyed by everyone that attended. The children loved all the games that we had put out and the snack bags went down a treat, thank you Jo and Melissa. We have had some new and very welcomed faS to the last few commtttee meetings, so hopefully we will have some new members officially join soon.
Section D Achievements and performance It's been a busy but enjoyable year as Chair and as a small committee we should be really proud of what we have achieved. Thank you to the committee for all your help and to the amazing staff at Chimps for your hard work and dedication. Section E Financial review Brief statement of the charity's policy on reserves The charity's reserve policy is to maintain a sufficient level of unrestricted reserves necessary to generate the income required to run the charity on a day-to-day basis. Details of any funds materially in deficit None Further financial review details (Optional inforniation) You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about: the charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)., how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity- investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. Summary of Results During the year, the charity received income of £207,329 (2023.. £156,002) Expenditure totalled £170,876 (2023.. £154,981) so a surplus of £36,453 {2023.' surplus of £1,019) was made this year. We also invested in equipment and building works totalling £5,679 (2023: £36,453) resulting in an overall increase in cash funds of £30,774. Cash funds at the year end amounted to £88,403 (2023: £57,629), all of which are unrestricted. The Trustees believe that they have adequately been able to meet the charitable objectives during the year. Prlncipal Sources of Funds The main funding sources are income from education related grants and fees paid directly by parents. Section F Other optional information
Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approv•d the trustees. report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Tw,kchel I -* £"1 c<ÉS Ckai/ Date 141051X)25 10
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND ANO WALES Cheeky Chimps of Ashcott 1045193 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period from 0110912023 3110PJ2024 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds lo the •Tt Restricted funds End0rnnt funds Total funds La yoar toth• n••r••t £ to th• n•ar••t £ to th• noar••t£ A1 Recei Go¥emment Grants Fees Bank Interest General Donations Resth¢ted Donations 112A13 82,816 297 865 113.278 82,816 297 7,093 3,845 80,547 56,648 182 9,365 9,260 7,Q93 3,845 Sub total (Gross income for AR) 202,619 4.710 207.329 166,002 A2 Asset and investnnt sales, seè table Sub total 202.619 4.710 207.329 156,002 A3Pa nts es and materials Refreshment5 and Ingredienis Play Equipment nsurance 190 5.477 6.149 1.517 128,535 1,223 349 141 14.671 3,816 1.766 1.788 997 1,341 341 1,898 5,477 6,149 1.517 129MOO 1,223 349 141 14,671 3.816 1,786 1,788 997 1.341 341 993 4,116 2,398 1,427 103,557 1.441 392 Wages Coache5 for Clubs Training and Rewitrnent Uniforrn Prernises and maintenance costs Office costs Payoll and Bookkeeping countancy Subscripbons and Licen5 Other E4>enses Bank Charges 865 33.107 2,429 1,841 1,868 1,005 292 315 Sub total 170.011 86S 170,876 154.981 A4 Asset and inve5tn*nt urchases. see table ment urchased Property Enhancements 983 1,834 1,834 3,845 3M46 0.679 5.679 30,974 31,967 Sub total Totalpayments 171.845 4.710 176.655 186,93B Net of receipts/(payments) fj Transfers beten funds Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end 30.774 30.936 57,629 88,403 57.629 88,403 88.565 57,629 11
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted Restricted Endovffiwnt funds to nr•¥te Catogories Details tone•rest£ 81 Cash funds FundraisiwwJ ko)unt yo DeFrfJSitknunt Totalcash fund5 CC4rf811 Unr•strict¢d R•strlct•d Endowrnnt funds funds Details F4mdlowl*h srt b• Details B3 Invostrwnt ass•ts Ft•WhOuh Details Capilalis•J equipment B4 Assets rnlalned for the charlty's own uso Unrestiicaed 5.927 Cawlalisad tr¥Jilding enhanc8m8nts Unr8stiica8d 36.653 Fthl to wlh Detsils IgeS relaknj Costs B5 Uablllll•s Unreslri¢aed 1,762 wItNn 1 r PLInIOrry& IE Unre$thrd 1177 wlllth 1 ya•r Gener81 Crvdltrys UnrBstsi(d 1.947 wltlth 1 y••r Sigred ty One LY ttee6 on behdf of all the tlee8 Date of Swnature mELISSg 141092 12