Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From Period start date 01.08.2024 To 31.07.2025 Period end date
Charity name: WORFIELD CATERPILLARS (2-5’s)
Charity registration number: 1064801
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | Full day care Early Years provider of childcare and education for children from 12 months to school age (can be up to 11 years) We are registered with Ofsted on the Early Year Register, Compulsory Childcare Register and Voluntary Register |
| 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. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
To provide a high-quality provision to the local and wider community in order to support every child that attends our setting to achieve their full potential. We follow the Early years foundation stage curriculum to help babies and children as they develop. We provide high quality resources, activities and experiences, trips and so forth in order to ensure all the babies and children that attend our setting are able to gain experiences they may not otherwise be able to do so. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Committee members are issued with guidance from the Charity Commission in regard to public benefit. We are members of the Early Years Alliance and adopt all of the policies provided to us by the Alliance. All Committee members are fully DBS checked and undertake Safeguarding training regularly with the local authority, as part of their roles and responsibilities. All committee members are volunteers and are in regular contact with the day to day running of the setting through communications with the manager. Committee member volunteer their time to help organise and run events such as the annualSportsmorning and Summer fete. |
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SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | In the last five years the setting has had to relocate, as the previous landlord (school) did not renew the lease. Since then, the setting has developed significantly and as such has been able to offer a much bigger and more well-equipped provision to the wider community and also for a wider age range of children from 12 months upwards. The setting has a well-established Outstanding reputation (operating 31 years) and as such has been able to not only sustain itself but also continue to develop and provide even more opportunities for more families. Staff have continued to develop in terms of qualifications and knowledge and experience and this has been instrumental in the success of the setting. We continue to have a waiting list, which in turn offers sustainability for the setting. We raise money by running annual events such as sponsored walks, Summer fetes, gift making for Christmas presents and so forth. |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | We have a sustainability account, and we are not reliant on any other source of income other than families’ fees, received through either funding or private paying. This account ensures funds are available to meet any potential financial liabilities the setting may incur such as redundancy pay. We have no current debts and any money owed by us, is made in full on a monthly basis. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £286,994 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | There are no concerns about the uncertainty or sustainability of the setting. We have continual enquiries, a current waiting list and are running at full capacity. This has been the case for many years |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | We are members of Early Years Alliance (formerly Pre School Learning Alliance PLA) and have adopted their constitution of 2011 |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Unincorporated Association |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Trustees (committee members) meet and are appointed// re-appointed |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | All new Trustees (committee members) attend Local Authority training to learn about the roles and responsibilities of being on a committee All Trustees (committee members) attend statutory Safeguarding training specifically for committee members, to understand roles and responsibilities |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
Charity name Worfield Caterpillars(2-5’s) Other name the charity uses Caterpillars Childcare
Registered charity number 1064801 Charity’s principal address Unit A Cotsbrook, Higford, Nr. Shifnal, Shropshire TF11 9ES
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Helen Raymond- Clarke |
CHAIR | |||
| LyndseyMoore | Trustee | |||
| Alice Lloyd | Trustee | |||
| Julie Holland | Trustee | |||
Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Type of | Name | Address |
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| adviser |
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
| Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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| ALICE LLOYD | ||
TRUSTEE (COMMITTEE MEMBER) |
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| 20thMay 2026 | ||
| 20thMay 2026 |
WORFIELD CATERPILLARS 2-5'S FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST JULY 202 CHARITY NUMBER: 1064801
WORFIELD CATERPILLARS 2-5'S INDEX TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST ULY 2025 Pa Tnjstee Declaration & Accountants Report Statement of Financial klivities Balance Sheet Notes to the Acwunts
Page I WORFIELD CATERPILLARS 2-5'S TRUSTEE DECLARATION AND ACCOUNTANTS REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST JULY 2025 TRUSTEE DECLARATION We approve these accounts and confirm that we have made available all relevant records and Information for their preparation. DATED. Helen Raymond-clarke Trustee ACCOUNTANTS REPORT In accordance with instruthons gwen lo us. we have prepared these accounts. without carrying out an audit. from the books and vouchers, and from information and explanations supplied. ag DIRECT BUSINESS SERVICES IMIDLANDS} LTD 55 SPRINGHILL PARK LOWER PENN WOLVERHAMPTON WEST MIDLANDS WV4 4TR
Page 2 WORFIELD CATERPILLARS 2.5'S STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES R THE YEAR ENDED 31ST JULY 202 Unre3trlctod Funds nrestricted Funds 2025 2024 Incornln sour¢e¥ Fees Received Funding ReceNed Fundr31sing ProedS Bank Interest Received 132,533 171,294 2,916 782 173.955 136,082 707 999 T talln omln Re ource8 307.525 311,743 Re oure Ex nded Wages & Nl Apprentice Grant Received Employers Pension Contributions Mileage Expenses Rent HeaVLighl Insurance EquipmenUResources Uniforms Telephone Sundries Sub5¢riplions PPE. Cleaning & Covid Expenditure Printing. Stationery, Advertising & Postage Repairs & Renewals Staff Training Charity Ball Fundraiser Depreciation ol Assets Accountancy & Payroll 184,244 177,947 15001 3,470 1,134 12,700 2.409 723 15.685 1.104 1,344 2,965 455 3.802 1.888 35.120 468 3,721 1,054 12.720 1,215 902 13,520 1.154 1,166 2,698 766 3,980 3.121 29.287 470 4,970 3,371 2,706 1.455 271,C65 262,169 UNRESTRICTED FUNDS FOR THE YEAR 36,460 49.574
P3ge 3 WORFIELD CATERPILLARS 2-5'S BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST JULY 2025 2025 2024 FIXED ASSETS 19103 CURRENT ASSETS Prepayments Cash Al Bank 836 270.728 271,564 625 253,774 254,399 CURRENT LIABILITIES Accruals Movement In Wages, Pension & PAYEINIC 1.909 1,764 3.673 1,255 2,610 3.865 NET CURRENT ASSETS 267,891 250,534 286,994 250.534 REPRESENTED BY: FUNDS Funds Brought Fomafd 250,534 200.960 Unreslricled Charitable Funds for Year 36,460 49,574 TOTAL FUNDS 286.994 250,534
Page 4 WORFIELD CATERPILLARS 2-5'S NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST JULY 2025 FIXEO ASSETS Pla round TOTAL Net Book Value at 01-08-24 Additrons 22.474 22,474 Disposals Depreciatson Charge for Year {3.3711 (3.3711 Net Book Value at 314)7-25 19.103 19,103
CHARITY (OMMISSION FOR ENGLANO AND WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examlner's Report Report to the trustees Worfield Caterpillars (2-5's} On accounts for the year ended 31" July 2025 Charity no {¢f any) 1064801 Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above harity {'the Trust.) for the year ended 3110712025. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees. you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charrties 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 carying out my examination. I have followed all Ihe applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515){b} of the Act. Independent I have completed my examination. I confimi that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect.. the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charrties Act., or the accounts did nol accord with the accounting records." or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements oncerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulalions 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'lrue and fair. view which Is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no cOnmS and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention shoLsld be drawn in Ihis report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: Date: 2510512026 Name: Simon Edgington Relevant professional qualificationls) or body (if any): Institute of Financial Accountants Addrèss: 55 Springhill Park Lower Penn Wolverhampton. W4 4TR IER Oct 2018
Section B Disclosure Only complete If the examiner needs to highlight material matters of Goncern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts." directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief details of any items that the examinerwishes to disclose IER Oct 2018