## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period** 

**From 01 Sep 2022              Period start date   To         30 Aug 2023 Period end date** 

**Charity name: Poppleton School’s Out Club** 

## **Charity registration number: 1081953** 

## **Objectives and Activities** 

||SORP reference||
|---|---|---|
|Summary of the purposes of<br>the charity as set out in its<br>governing document|Para 1.17|The objects of the Charity are:<br>a)To provide the necessary facilities for the<br>daily care recreation and education of<br>children during out of school hours and<br>school holidays;<br>b)To advance the education and training of<br>the persons in the provision of such care,<br>education and recreational facilities;<br>c)To promote the provision of childcare<br>facilities in the catchment area of Upper<br>Poppleton Infant and Junior schools.|
|Summary of the main<br>activities in relation to those<br>purposes for the public<br>benefit, in particular, the<br>activities, projects or<br>services identified in the<br>accounts.|Para 1.17<br>and 1.19|This year has seen Popsoc growing from<br>strength to strength, with a dedicated team<br>that has worked hard this year to create a<br>greater increase in demand for both holiday<br>and afterschool clubs than we have seen in<br>previous years.  Popsoc is committed to<br>staff development.  Popsoc staff have<br>attended and completed a variety of<br>professional development courses.  Staff<br>wellbeing continues to be incorporated<br>within the regular staff reviews which<br>include identifying and addressing<br>development needs.<br>Uptake for the holiday clubs has been<br>higher than in previous years for both the<br>summer and half term sessions.  We are<br>very proud of the Popsoc team and what<br>they have organised for the holiday clubs<br>which have included a variety of activities,<br>themed weeks, special days, and<br>visitors.  The children have looked at<br>nature, different cultures, and the world<br>around them.  Outings have included a trip<br>to the seaside and to Wolds Lavender.  The<br>Popsoc team also arranged visits from|





|||People Who Help Us including the fire<br>brigade who talked to the children about<br>what they do and showed them how things<br>work on the fire engine.  Themed days<br>included a beach party, kite flying, and<br>tennis, which continues to be one of the<br>most popular days for Popsoc.<br>Breakfast club demand has slightly<br>decreased, and it is the only session<br>without a waiting list.|
|---|---|---|
|Statement confirming<br>whether the trustees have<br>had regard to the guidance<br>issued by the Charity<br>Commission on public<br>benefit|Para 1.18|Trustees have had regard to the guidance<br>and are firm in the belief that this the<br>ongoing running of PopSoc is for the public<br>benefit.<br>The trustees consider that they have<br>complied with their duties to have due<br>regard to the public benefit guidance<br>published by the Charity Commission.<br>Achievements and performance|
|Additional information (optional)<br>You may choose to include further statements||where relevant about:|
||SORP<br>reference||
|Policy on grant making|Para 1.38|n/a|
|Policy on social investment<br>including program related<br>investment|Para 1.38|n/a|
|Contribution made by<br>volunteers|Para 1.38|Volunteers continue to support the running<br>of PopSoc through the charity committee|
|Other|||



## Achievements and Performance 

SORP reference 



|Summary of the main<br>achievements of the charity,<br>identifying the difference the<br>charity’s work has made to<br>the circumstances of its<br>beneficiaries and any wider<br>benefits to society as a<br>whole.|Para 1.20|The committee rents premises from<br>Poppleton Ousebank Primary School and<br>is fully integrated into the school working<br>days. Popsoc has a very good working<br>relationship with the school and they help<br>to promote the club in return.Popsoc are<br>fully committed to staff development and<br>during the year staff have attended and<br>completed a number of professional<br>development courses.<br>Within the holiday clubs, uptake has been<br>much higher than previous years for both<br>summer holidays and half term. We are<br>very proud of the team and what they<br>organise for the holiday clubs. The children<br>and staff have been enjoying a wide variety<br>of activities, themed weeks with special<br>days and visitors to the site looking at<br>nature, different cultures, and the world<br>around us. The PopSoc team had arranged<br>outings and special visitors through holiday<br>clubs. Highlights of the Summer included a<br>trip to the seaside and Woldies Lavender.<br>Not only this but POPSOC arranged visits<br>from ‘People who help us’ with one being<br>firefighters coming to see to the children<br>and show them how things work on the fire<br>engine. Other days that were well received<br>were the beach party and kite flying.<br>Tennis at PopSoc always proves very<br>popular during the summer with it being<br>one of the busiest days|
|---|---|---|



## Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: 

|Achievements against<br>objectives set|Para 1.41||
|---|---|---|
|Performance of fundraising<br>activities against objectives<br>set|Para 1.41||
|Investment performance<br>against objectives|Para 1.41|n/a|
|Other|||





## Financial Review 

|Review of the charity’s<br>financial position at the end<br>of the period|Para 1.21|A surplus of £11,165 has been made this<br>year due to increased fee and fundraising<br>income. This will build reserves.|
|---|---|---|
|Statement explaining the<br>policy for holding reserves<br>stating why they are held|Para 1.22|Based on an estimate of the amount<br>required for employees' redundancy pay<br>entitlements and rental payable, a<br>minimum figure of £20, 000 is required to<br>be held in the Popsoc Bank Account at all<br>times. This figure is based upon the<br>redundancy entitlements of all Popsoc<br>employees as of 31st August 2023 and the<br>full annual rental amounts for hiring<br>facilities to run the breakfast, out of school<br>and holiday clubs for 1 full year.<br>The reserves policy for the club will be<br>reviewed on an annual basis to take into<br>account revised staff details and increased<br>rental fees.|
|Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22|£36,160|
|Reasons for holding zero<br>reserves|Para 1.22|n/a|
|Details of fund materially in<br>deficit|Para 1.24|none|
|Explanation of any<br>uncertainties about the<br>charity continuing as a going<br>concern|Para 1.23|none|



## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: 

The charity’s principal sources of funds (including Para 1.47 any fundraising) Investment policy and objectives including any Para 1.46 social investment policy adopted A description of the principal Para 1.46 risks facing the charity Other 



## **Structure, Governance and Management** 

|Description of charity’s<br>trusts:|||
|---|---|---|
|Type of governing document<br>(trust deed, royal charter)|<br>Para 1.25|Constitution|
|How is the charity<br>constituted?<br>(e.g unincorporated<br>association, CIO)|Para 1.25|CIO|
|Trustee selection methods<br>including details of any<br>constitutional provisions e.g.<br>election to post or name of<br>any person or body entitled<br>to appoint one or more<br>trustees|Para 1.25|Membership is open to<br>i.All parents and guardians on the<br>attendance register of the Charity<br>ii.To other persons over the age of<br>eighteen who are interested in furthering<br>the work of the Charity<br>iii.Anybody corporate or unincorporated<br>association which is interested in furthering<br>the work of the Charity and has paid any<br>annual subscription (any such body being<br>called in this constitution a “member<br>organisation”).<br>b)The committee herein constituted shall<br>have the right to;<br>i.Approve or reject applications for<br>membership<br>ii.For good and sufficient reason to<br>terminate the membership of any member<br>provided that the member concerned shall<br>have the right to be heard by the<br>committee, accompanied by a friend,<br>before the final decision is made.<br>Trustees volunteer and will be voted on to<br>the committee with a two thirds majorty|
|Additional information (optional)<br>You may choose to include further statements||where relevant about:|
|Policies and procedures<br>adopted for the induction<br>and training of trustees|Para 1.51|Staff are continually and actively<br>encouraged to continue their professional<br>development and attend courses to<br>improve their skills and portfolio. Staff<br>wellbeing is continuing to be incorporated<br>within termly supervisions for the team,<br>including when staff have an annual<br>appraisal where their development needs<br>are identified and addressed.|
|The charity’s organisational<br>structure and any wider<br>network with which the<br>charity works|Para 1.51||
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|Relationship with any<br>related parties|Para 1.51||
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|Other|||



## Reference and Administrative details 

|Charity name|Poppleton School’s Out Club|
|---|---|
|Other name the charity uses|PopSoc 1081953|
|Registered charity number||
|Charity’s principal address|POPSOC<br>The Studio<br>Poppleton Ousebank Primary School<br>Main Street, Upper Poppleton<br>York<br>YO26 6JT|
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## Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity 

|1<br>2<br>3<br>4<br>5<br>6<br>7<br>8<br>9<br>10<br>11<br>12<br>13<br>14<br>15<br>16<br>17<br>18<br>19<br>20|Trustee name|Office (if any)|Dates acted if not for<br>whole year|Name of person (or body)<br>entitled to appoint trustee (if<br>any)|
|---|---|---|---|---|
||Marianne Tritton-<br>Hughes|Chair|||
||Nathan McCain|Treasurer|||
||Jack Lindsay||||
||Damian Wroe|Secretary|||
||Laura Crawford||||
||John Mitchell||||
||Samantha Jackson||||
||Paul Jones||||
||Maxine Chambers||||
||Laura Collier||||
||Lisa Williams||||
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## – 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<br>year||
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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 

## Additional information (optional) 

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) 

Type of Name Address 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)<br>Full name(s)<br>Position (eg Secretary,<br>Chair, etc)<br>Date|||
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||Marianne Tritton-Hughes|Damian Wroe|
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||Chair|Secretary|
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## **Poppleton School's Out Club** 

**Charity number 1081953** 

**Trustees annual report & financial statements for the year ended** 

**31st August 2023** 

Charity accounts preparation & independent examination service 



## **Poppleton School's Out Club** 

## **Charity number 1081953** 

|**Contents**||
|---|---|
|**Index**|**Page**|
|**Report of the trustees**|**1**|
|**Independent examiner's report**|**4**|
|**Receipts & payments accounts**|**5**|
|**Statement of assets and liabilities**|**6**|
|**Notes to the accounts**|**7**|





## **Trustees' Annual Report** 

**From:** 01/09/2022 **To:** 31/08/2023 

## **Charity's full name** 

Poppleton School's Out Club 

**Registered Charity number** 

1081953 

## **Objectives and activities** 

## **Summary of the purposes of the charity set out in its governing document** 

The 3 objectives as written in the constitution are as follows: 

1. To provide the necessary facilities for the daily care, recreation and education of children during out of school hours and school holidays. 

2. To advance the education and training of the persons in the provision of such care, education and recreation facilities. 

3. To promote the provision of childcare facilities in the catchment area of Poppleton Ousebank Primary School. 

## **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** 

Popsoc provides out of school hours childcare in the form of breakfast club, an afterschool club and holiday clubs. The committee rents premises from Poppleton Ousebank Primary School and is fully integrated into the school working days. Popsoc has a very good working relationship with the school and they help to promote the club in return.Popsoc are fully committed to staff development and during the year staff have attended and completed a number of professional development courses. 

The trustees consider that they have complied with their duties to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission. 

## **Achievements and performance** 

## **Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year** 

This year has seen PopSoc growing from strength to strength, with a strong team they have worked hard this year to show an increase in want of holiday clubs, breakfast and afterschool clubs, more than we have seen in previous years. 

The relationship with the school is strong and we are constantly trying to work closely with the Head teacher to ensure we are able to provide a safe and sanitised environment for all our team members and children 

PopSoc is now at maximum capacity for afterschool club all week! With large waiting list on all days ranging from 11 on Friday to 35 on Wednesday. The waiting lists are constantly being reviewed to make sure spaces are not going spare. The children have a number of structured activities available to choose from, or they are able to do homework or have downtime and we consistently ask for their input and that of the parents into looking at additional things we can introduce to the club. 

Breakfast club numbers are still increasing with Monday and Wednesday being busy and the rest of the week quieter. Breakfast club numbers are still lower than afterschool with no waiting lists currently for any day – possibly due to larger numbers of people still working from home and able to be more flexible with school drop off times. 

Within the holiday clubs, uptake has been much higher than previous years for both summer holidays and half term. We are very proud of the team and what they organise for the holiday clubs. The children and staff have been enjoying a wide variety of activities, themed weeks with special days and visitors to the site looking at nature, different cultures, and the world around us. The PopSoc team had arranged outings and special visitors through holiday clubs. Highlights of the Summer included a trip to the seaside and Woldies Lavender. Not only this but POPSOC arranged visits from ‘People who help us’ with one being firefighters coming to see to the children and show them how things work on the fire engine. Other days that were well received were the beach party and kite flying. Tennis at PopSoc always proves very popular during the summer with it being one of the busiest days. 

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Staff are continually and actively encouraged to continue their professional development and attend courses to improve their skills and portfolio. Staff wellbeing is continuing to be incorporated within termly supervisions for the team, including when staff have an annual appraisal where their development needs are identified and addressed. 

## **Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period** 

A surplus of £11,165 has been made this year due to increased fee and fundraising income. This will build reserves. 

## **Amount of Reserves held** - £36,160 

## **Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held** 

Based on an estimate of the amount required for employees redundancy pay entitlements and rental payable, a minimum figure of £20, 000 is required to be held in the Popsoc Bank Account at all times. This figure is based upon the redundancy entitlements of all Popsoc employees as of 31st August 2023 and the full annual rental amounts for hiring facilities to run the breakfast, out of school and holiday clubs for 1 full year. 

The reserves policy for the club will be reviewed on an annual basis to take into account revised staff details and increased rental fees. 

## **Reasons for holding zero reserves** 

N/A 

## **Funds materially in deficit** 

None 

**Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern** None 

## **Structure, governance and management** 

## **Description of the charity's trusts** 

Type of governing document Constitution (e.g. trust deed, royal charter) How the charity is constituted         (e.g Association unincorporated association, CIO) 

**Trustee selection methods including** AGM **details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees** 

## **Reference and administration details** 

**Club full name** Poppleton School's Out Club 

**Other names the charity is known by** Popsoc **Club principal address** The Studio Main Street Upper Poppleton York Postcode YO26 6JT 

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## **Names of the trustees who manage the charity** 


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|Dates acted if not for|Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee|
|Trustee name|Office (if any)|
|whole year|(if any)|
|Marianne Tritton - Hughes|Chair|
|John Mitchell|Vice Chair|To  01/01/2023|
|Nathan|McCain|Treasurer|From 27/03/2023|
|Damian Warne|Secretary|From 27/03/2023|
|Sam Jackson|
|Jack Lindsey|
|Laura Collier|
|Laura Crawford|
|Maxine Chambers|
|Lisa Middleton|
|Iona Stuart|
|Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity|
|||Trustee name|Dates acted if not for whole year|
|Nil|
|Names and addresses of advisers (OPTIONAL)|
|a||Type of adviser|Name|Address|
|Independent|
|Examiner|Karen Wood ACMA|Outsource Accountancy Services & IE's|
|Hiscox Building|
|Peasholme Green, York|
|YO1 7PR|
|Bankers|

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## **Declaration** 

**The trustees declare that they have approved the Trustees Annual Report and Accounts** 

**Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees** 

**Signature Full Name      Marianne Tritton-Hughes Position         Chair Date                15/01/2024** 

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~~PT~~ **Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Poppleton's School's Out Club** 

I report on the accounts of: **Poppleton School's Out Club** for the year ended: **31st August 2023** which are set out on pages 5 to 7. 

## **Responsibilities and basis of report** 

As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’). 

I report in respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. 

## **Independent examiner's statement** 

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: 

- 1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or 

- 2 the accounts do not accord with those records 

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. 

29/01/2024 ~~—~~ 

**Karen Wood (ACMA)** Outsource independent examination service The Hiscox Building Peasholme Green York   YO1 7PR 


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## **Poppleton School's Out Club** 

Charity number 1081953 

|**Receipts &payments accounts for theyear ended:**<br>**31st August 2023**|**Receipts &payments accounts for theyear ended:**<br>**31st August 2023**|**Receipts &payments accounts for theyear ended:**<br>**31st August 2023**|**Receipts &payments accounts for theyear ended:**<br>**31st August 2023**|**Receipts &payments accounts for theyear ended:**<br>**31st August 2023**|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|Accountancy, HR & payroll costs<br>Insurance<br>First aid stock<br>Administration & running costs<br>Fundraising & donations<br>**Balance brought forward**<br>Rent<br>IT equipment & software<br>**Transfers between funds**<br>Milk & refreshments<br>Staff training & other costs<br>Fees<br>Bank interest<br>Apprentice funding<br>**Total receipts**<br>**Receipts**<br>Licences, DBS & subscriptions<br>**Balance carried forward**<br>**Payments**<br>Salaries<br>**Net of receipts/(payments)**<br>Bank charges<br>**Total payments**<br>Independent examiner's fees<br>Activities & play materials<br>Website, telephone & internet|**Unrestricted**<br>**funds**<br>**£**<br>144,446<br>997<br>59<br>500<br>**146,002**<br>110,238<br>2,924<br>7,332<br>6,405<br>3,221<br>84<br>922<br>821<br>350<br>873<br>420<br>115<br>1,132<br>-<br>**134,837**<br>**11,165**<br>**-**<br>**24,995**<br>**36,160**|**Restricted**<br>**funds**<br>**£**<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>**-**<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**|**2023**<br>**Total**<br>**funds**<br>**£**<br>144,446<br>997<br>59<br>500<br>**146,002**<br>110,238<br>2,924<br>7,332<br>6,405<br>3,221<br>84<br>922<br>821<br>350<br>873<br>420<br>115<br>1,132<br>-<br>**134,837**<br>**11,165**<br>**-**<br>**24,995**<br>**36,160**|**2022**<br>**Total**<br>**funds**<br>**£**<br>124,703<br>339<br>25<br>500|
|||||**125,567**|
|||||95,058<br>2,783<br>5,510<br>6,098<br>3,357<br>150<br>857<br>764<br>400<br>337<br>787<br>186<br>854<br>81|
|||||**117,222**|
|||||**8,345**<br>**-**<br>**16,650**|
|||||**24,995**|



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## **Poppleton School's Out Club** 

## Charity number 1081953 

|**Statement of assets and liabilities at:**||**31st August 2023**|**31st August 2023**|**31st August 2023**|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|Current bank account<br>Outstanding fees<br>**Liabilities**<br>Independent examination fee<br>Savings bank account<br>Mastercard<br>**Assets**<br>**Cash at bank and in hand**|**Unrestricted**<br>**funds**<br>**£**<br>15,497<br>19,078<br>1,585<br>**36,160**<br>**Unrestricted**<br>**funds**<br>**£**<br>8,392<br>**8,392**<br>**Unrestricted**<br>**funds**<br>**£**<br>350<br>**350**|**Restricted**<br>**funds**<br>**£**<br>-<br>-<br>**-**<br>**Restricted**<br>**funds**<br>**£**<br>-<br>**-**<br>**Restricted**<br>**funds**<br>**£**<br>-<br>**-**|**2020**<br>**Total**<br>**funds**<br>**£**<br>15,497<br>19,078<br>1,585<br>**36,160**<br>**2023**<br>**Total**<br>**funds**<br>**£**<br>8,392<br>**8,392**<br>**2023**<br>**Total**<br>**funds**<br>**£**<br>350<br>**350**|**2019**<br>**Total**<br>**funds**<br>**£**<br>10,612<br>13,050<br>1,333|
|||||**24,995**|
|||||**2022**<br>**Total**<br>**funds**<br>**£**<br>5,961|
|||||**5,961**|
|||||**2022**<br>**Total**<br>**funds**<br>**£**<br>350|
|||||**350**|



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**Poppleton School's Out Club** Charity number 1081953 

## ~~OO~~ **Notes to the accounts for the year ended: 31st August 2023** 

The trustees have taken advantage of section 144 (2) of the Charities Act 2011 and prepared the accounts on a receipts and payments basis. 


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## **Poppleton School's Out Club** 

**Charity number 1081953** 

**Trustees annual report & financial statements for the year ended** 

**31st August 2023** 

Charity accounts preparation & independent examination service 



## **Poppleton School's Out Club** 

## **Charity number 1081953** 

|**Contents**||
|---|---|
|**Index**|**Page**|
|**Report of the trustees**|**1**|
|**Independent examiner's report**|**4**|
|**Receipts & payments accounts**|**5**|
|**Statement of assets and liabilities**|**6**|
|**Notes to the accounts**|**7**|





## **Trustees' Annual Report** 

**From:** 01/09/2022 **To:** 31/08/2023 

## **Charity's full name** 

Poppleton School's Out Club 

**Registered Charity number** 

1081953 

## **Objectives and activities** 

## **Summary of the purposes of the charity set out in its governing document** 

The 3 objectives as written in the constitution are as follows: 

1. To provide the necessary facilities for the daily care, recreation and education of children during out of school hours and school holidays. 

2. To advance the education and training of the persons in the provision of such care, education and recreation facilities. 

3. To promote the provision of childcare facilities in the catchment area of Poppleton Ousebank Primary School. 

## **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** 

Popsoc provides out of school hours childcare in the form of breakfast club, an afterschool club and holiday clubs. The committee rents premises from Poppleton Ousebank Primary School and is fully integrated into the school working days. Popsoc has a very good working relationship with the school and they help to promote the club in return.Popsoc are fully committed to staff development and during the year staff have attended and completed a number of professional development courses. 

The trustees consider that they have complied with their duties to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission. 

## **Achievements and performance** 

## **Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year** 

This year has seen PopSoc growing from strength to strength, with a strong team they have worked hard this year to show an increase in want of holiday clubs, breakfast and afterschool clubs, more than we have seen in previous years. 

The relationship with the school is strong and we are constantly trying to work closely with the Head teacher to ensure we are able to provide a safe and sanitised environment for all our team members and children 

PopSoc is now at maximum capacity for afterschool club all week! With large waiting list on all days ranging from 11 on Friday to 35 on Wednesday. The waiting lists are constantly being reviewed to make sure spaces are not going spare. The children have a number of structured activities available to choose from, or they are able to do homework or have downtime and we consistently ask for their input and that of the parents into looking at additional things we can introduce to the club. 

Breakfast club numbers are still increasing with Monday and Wednesday being busy and the rest of the week quieter. Breakfast club numbers are still lower than afterschool with no waiting lists currently for any day – possibly due to larger numbers of people still working from home and able to be more flexible with school drop off times. 

Within the holiday clubs, uptake has been much higher than previous years for both summer holidays and half term. We are very proud of the team and what they organise for the holiday clubs. The children and staff have been enjoying a wide variety of activities, themed weeks with special days and visitors to the site looking at nature, different cultures, and the world around us. The PopSoc team had arranged outings and special visitors through holiday clubs. Highlights of the Summer included a trip to the seaside and Woldies Lavender. Not only this but POPSOC arranged visits from ‘People who help us’ with one being firefighters coming to see to the children and show them how things work on the fire engine. Other days that were well received were the beach party and kite flying. Tennis at PopSoc always proves very popular during the summer with it being one of the busiest days. 

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Staff are continually and actively encouraged to continue their professional development and attend courses to improve their skills and portfolio. Staff wellbeing is continuing to be incorporated within termly supervisions for the team, including when staff have an annual appraisal where their development needs are identified and addressed. 

## **Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period** 

A surplus of £11,165 has been made this year due to increased fee and fundraising income. This will build reserves. 

## **Amount of Reserves held** - £36,160 

## **Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held** 

Based on an estimate of the amount required for employees redundancy pay entitlements and rental payable, a minimum figure of £20, 000 is required to be held in the Popsoc Bank Account at all times. This figure is based upon the redundancy entitlements of all Popsoc employees as of 31st August 2023 and the full annual rental amounts for hiring facilities to run the breakfast, out of school and holiday clubs for 1 full year. 

The reserves policy for the club will be reviewed on an annual basis to take into account revised staff details and increased rental fees. 

## **Reasons for holding zero reserves** 

N/A 

## **Funds materially in deficit** 

None 

**Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern** None 

## **Structure, governance and management** 

## **Description of the charity's trusts** 

Type of governing document Constitution (e.g. trust deed, royal charter) How the charity is constituted         (e.g Association unincorporated association, CIO) 

**Trustee selection methods including** AGM **details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees** 

## **Reference and administration details** 

**Club full name** Poppleton School's Out Club 

**Other names the charity is known by** Popsoc **Club principal address** The Studio Main Street Upper Poppleton York Postcode YO26 6JT 

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## **Names of the trustees who manage the charity** 


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|Dates acted if not for|Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee|
|Trustee name|Office (if any)|
|whole year|(if any)|
|Marianne Tritton - Hughes|Chair|
|John Mitchell|Vice Chair|To  01/01/2023|
|Nathan|McCain|Treasurer|From 27/03/2023|
|Damian Warne|Secretary|From 27/03/2023|
|Sam Jackson|
|Jack Lindsey|
|Laura Collier|
|Laura Crawford|
|Maxine Chambers|
|Lisa Middleton|
|Iona Stuart|
|Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity|
|||Trustee name|Dates acted if not for whole year|
|Nil|
|Names and addresses of advisers (OPTIONAL)|
|a||Type of adviser|Name|Address|
|Independent|
|Examiner|Karen Wood ACMA|Outsource Accountancy Services & IE's|
|Hiscox Building|
|Peasholme Green, York|
|YO1 7PR|
|Bankers|

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## **Declaration** 

**The trustees declare that they have approved the Trustees Annual Report and Accounts** 

**Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees** 

**Signature Full Name      Marianne Tritton-Hughes Position         Chair Date                15/01/2024** 

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~~PT~~ **Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Poppleton's School's Out Club** 

I report on the accounts of: **Poppleton School's Out Club** for the year ended: **31st August 2023** which are set out on pages 5 to 7. 

## **Responsibilities and basis of report** 

As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’). 

I report in respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. 

## **Independent examiner's statement** 

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: 

- 1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or 

- 2 the accounts do not accord with those records 

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. 

29/01/2024 ~~—~~ 

**Karen Wood (ACMA)** Outsource independent examination service The Hiscox Building Peasholme Green York   YO1 7PR 


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## **Poppleton School's Out Club** 

Charity number 1081953 

|**Receipts &payments accounts for theyear ended:**<br>**31st August 2023**|**Receipts &payments accounts for theyear ended:**<br>**31st August 2023**|**Receipts &payments accounts for theyear ended:**<br>**31st August 2023**|**Receipts &payments accounts for theyear ended:**<br>**31st August 2023**|**Receipts &payments accounts for theyear ended:**<br>**31st August 2023**|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|Accountancy, HR & payroll costs<br>Insurance<br>First aid stock<br>Administration & running costs<br>Fundraising & donations<br>**Balance brought forward**<br>Rent<br>IT equipment & software<br>**Transfers between funds**<br>Milk & refreshments<br>Staff training & other costs<br>Fees<br>Bank interest<br>Apprentice funding<br>**Total receipts**<br>**Receipts**<br>Licences, DBS & subscriptions<br>**Balance carried forward**<br>**Payments**<br>Salaries<br>**Net of receipts/(payments)**<br>Bank charges<br>**Total payments**<br>Independent examiner's fees<br>Activities & play materials<br>Website, telephone & internet|**Unrestricted**<br>**funds**<br>**£**<br>144,446<br>997<br>59<br>500<br>**146,002**<br>110,238<br>2,924<br>7,332<br>6,405<br>3,221<br>84<br>922<br>821<br>350<br>873<br>420<br>115<br>1,132<br>-<br>**134,837**<br>**11,165**<br>**-**<br>**24,995**<br>**36,160**|**Restricted**<br>**funds**<br>**£**<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>**-**<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**|**2023**<br>**Total**<br>**funds**<br>**£**<br>144,446<br>997<br>59<br>500<br>**146,002**<br>110,238<br>2,924<br>7,332<br>6,405<br>3,221<br>84<br>922<br>821<br>350<br>873<br>420<br>115<br>1,132<br>-<br>**134,837**<br>**11,165**<br>**-**<br>**24,995**<br>**36,160**|**2022**<br>**Total**<br>**funds**<br>**£**<br>124,703<br>339<br>25<br>500|
|||||**125,567**|
|||||95,058<br>2,783<br>5,510<br>6,098<br>3,357<br>150<br>857<br>764<br>400<br>337<br>787<br>186<br>854<br>81|
|||||**117,222**|
|||||**8,345**<br>**-**<br>**16,650**|
|||||**24,995**|



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## **Poppleton School's Out Club** 

## Charity number 1081953 

|**Statement of assets and liabilities at:**||**31st August 2023**|**31st August 2023**|**31st August 2023**|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|Current bank account<br>Outstanding fees<br>**Liabilities**<br>Independent examination fee<br>Savings bank account<br>Mastercard<br>**Assets**<br>**Cash at bank and in hand**|**Unrestricted**<br>**funds**<br>**£**<br>15,497<br>19,078<br>1,585<br>**36,160**<br>**Unrestricted**<br>**funds**<br>**£**<br>8,392<br>**8,392**<br>**Unrestricted**<br>**funds**<br>**£**<br>350<br>**350**|**Restricted**<br>**funds**<br>**£**<br>-<br>-<br>**-**<br>**Restricted**<br>**funds**<br>**£**<br>-<br>**-**<br>**Restricted**<br>**funds**<br>**£**<br>-<br>**-**|**2020**<br>**Total**<br>**funds**<br>**£**<br>15,497<br>19,078<br>1,585<br>**36,160**<br>**2023**<br>**Total**<br>**funds**<br>**£**<br>8,392<br>**8,392**<br>**2023**<br>**Total**<br>**funds**<br>**£**<br>350<br>**350**|**2019**<br>**Total**<br>**funds**<br>**£**<br>10,612<br>13,050<br>1,333|
|||||**24,995**|
|||||**2022**<br>**Total**<br>**funds**<br>**£**<br>5,961|
|||||**5,961**|
|||||**2022**<br>**Total**<br>**funds**<br>**£**<br>350|
|||||**350**|



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**Poppleton School's Out Club** Charity number 1081953 

## ~~OO~~ **Notes to the accounts for the year ended: 31st August 2023** 

The trustees have taken advantage of section 144 (2) of the Charities Act 2011 and prepared the accounts on a receipts and payments basis. 


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