Trustees' Annual Report for the period Period start date Period end date 1 09 2020 31 08 2021 From To Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name
Knightwood Kids Club
Other names charity is known by
Registered charity number (if any) 1081786 Charity's principal address
Bellflower Way Knightwood Road Chandlers Ford Postcode SO53 4HW
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
Dates acted if not for whole Name of person (or body) entitled Trustee name Office (if any) year to appoint trustee (if any) 1 Jo Alker KKC Committee 2 Joh Foster 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
Name Dates acted if not for whole year Katie Hunter Rob Unger Richard Bell
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser Name Address
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Constitution Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) Trust How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company) Election by committee Trustee selection methods (eg. appointed by, elected by)
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
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The Knightwood Kids Club is a charitable unincorporated body, charity number 1081786. |
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| adopted for the induction and | The charity is governed by its constitution adopted on the 25th May 2000. | ||||
| training of trustees; | The club is managed by a voluntary committee of parents who are | ||||
| | the charity’s organisational | appointed annually at the AGM. | |||
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It is located at Knightwood Primary School in Hampshire. The after-school club is open from 3pm until 6pm on weekdays during the school term. A holiday club operates from 8am to 6pm on some weekdays during the Easter and summer holidays. |
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| | trustees’ consideration of | There are nine members of staff. The manager holds a level 4 qualification | |||
| major risks and the system | and the majority of staff hold relevant level 3 qualifications and/or teaching | ||||
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A child protection policy is in place. Criminal Records Bureau checks are carried out prior to commencement to employment or trusteeship. These checks are carried out every two years in line with statutory requirements. Appointment of New Trustees is undertaken in accordance with adopted guidelines and procedure. This includes application, induction, probation period and adoption.
All trustees give their time voluntarily and receive no remuneration.
As an ongoing process Trustees assess the level of risk in relation to governance, services, employment, health and safety, child protection, financial management and information management. The trustees keep
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under review the major business and operational risks that the charity face and ensure that monitoring systems have been established so that the necessary steps can be taken to lessen the risks.
Section C Objectives and activities
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document
The main purpose of the charity is to provide necessary facilities for the daily care, recreation and education of children out of school hours in a safe and secure stimulating environment which works within a framework ensuring equality of opportunity for all children and families in the local community.
The trustees confirm that they have referred to all the guidance contained in the Charity Commissions general guidance on Public Benefit when reviewing the charities aims and objectives and in planning future activities. The focus of the activities remains as educational creative play that enables learning to take place in a fun and secure environment. These benefits children developing social and emotional skills alongside practical and life skills.
We welcome all primary age school children in the local community regardless of background, faith or gender. Our philosophy is one of which encourages openness to others and enriches through sharing skills aptitudes and experiences.
Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)
We have a dedicated team of staff who contribute their time and energy which support our children and young people.
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Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
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
This year we continued to work flexibly and safely whilst also maintaining day Summary of the main to day provision. We were also able to offer Provision in the summer holidays. achievements of the We have continued to follow guidance related to Covid 19 and work with charity during the year Knightwood Primary School to ensure staff and children are safe.
The main achievement for the Charity this year was the return of the Ofsted visit, and we are happy to announce we met all our outcomes.
The manager and deputy manager have a clear vision for the club. They are dedicated and passionate about providing a place where children have fun. Staff work well as a cohesive team and have a good understanding of their responsibilities. They share a commitment to providing a quality
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service for children and their families.
Staff support children's emotional health well. They have prioritised helping children to settle, build confidence and re-establish friendship groups during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. For example, children have written letters to their friends who were not able to attend the club. This thoughtful exchange allowed for children to settle quickly back into the club with their friends.
The committee makes a thorough evaluations of the service the club provides. It uses feedback from staff, children, parents, and staff at the host school effectively to make changes which benefit children. For instance, staff regularly ask children for their thoughts and ideas to improve activities at the club, acting on their views and suggestions.
Professional development for staff is strong. Effective supervision procedures that staff understand their roles and responsibilities. Staff access online and on-site training to support their professional development. They comment that they feel well supported and enjoy working at the club.
We have invested in recruiting new staff this year so we can maintain the calibre and employ qualified staff that are suited to the charity’s expectations and ethos.
This year we have also seen an increase in parents becoming more willing to be actively involved and enquiring about becoming committee members.
Section E Financial review
Reserves are managed in accordance with the reserves policy. The Brief statement of the funds are held in accordance with our policy to hold at least 2 months charity’s policy on reserves operating costs in reserve to ensure independent financial and operational stability.
These reserves have held the club in good stead and enable future recruitment, additional staff as and when needed.
Details of any funds materially in deficit
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Further financial review details (Optional information)
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the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
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how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
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investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.
Section F Other optional information
Section G Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
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Signature(s)
Full name(s) Jo Alker
Position (eg Secretary, Chair
Chair, etc)
Date
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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLANO ANO WALES Recei ts and ments accounts CC16a For th• parlod from To Section A Receipts and payments Unrtrstrfctd lunds Restricttsd funds Endowment funds Total funds L¥8t yo¥r lo th• n•or••t to th• n••r••tE lo th• n••r••t E to th• Tr•ar••l £ to th• n••r••t£ A1 R•c•l t¥ Trading Fufjd5 Invesiment Incom• Furf 75.189 75.189 77.800 172 3,174 3,674 ross income AR) 7B.871 78.871 77.772 ¥•1 an •e• tabl• . nv•¥tm•nt a 71,171 A3 Pa m•nt• 72.398 2.•ZS 1.310 2,337 1.831 B49 15.157 72.Y•8 2.02S 1.310 2.337 1.1131 849 1S.157 63,841 .958 590 3.468 2.906 ?.797 15.219 R8nt Insurence EdUli0 CwBuffl$bbp¥ & kbvib•S SnBck$ Carnpuler & Tdophty)• Support Costs M16¢ Sub total 96.595 96.595 97.7BO A4 As$•t and In¥•stm•nt Com ut•r Sub total Total payments .595 96.59S 97,780 Net of reeeipis/(payment$) AS Transfors betwèen fvnds A6 Cash funds las¢ yvar •nd Cash funds this year end 17.724 17.724 20,008 75.403 75.403 93,12 CCXX R1 8¢¢wnts ISSI 1010112022
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