ELLESMERE CHILDREN'S CENTRE
A company limited by guarantee
Report and Financial Statements
For the year ended 31st March 2024
Registered Company Number: 03733859 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity Number: 1082079

Ellesmere Childrens Centre
Contents of the Financial Statements
for the
ear ended 31st March 2024
Page
Legal and admin istrative information
Report of the trustees
Independent Examiners Report
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to Financial Statements
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Ellesmere Childrens Centre
Com
for the
Information
ear ended 31st March 2024
Status
The organisation is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 17 March 1999 and
registered as a charity on 17 August 2000. The company was established under a memorandum of
association which established the objects of the charitable company and is governed by its articles
of association.
Directors and Trustees
Every effort is made to ensure that we have a representative committee who are able to support the
smooth running of our organisation. Members are recruited through relevant organisations, user5
of the service and those who work within the local community.
Ellesmere presently has a wealth of knowledge and experienced committee members.
Trustees
Vivian Osborne
David Campbell
Yvonne Burrell
Emma Rowlands
Secretar
15tered Off ice
4 Maxwell Street
Sheffield
54 7JN
Inde
endent Examlners
Enterprise Chartered Certified Accountants
8 Castlegate
rickhill
Doncaster
DNII 9QU
Bankers
Lloyds TSB
l High Street
Sheffield
SI 2GA
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Ellesmere Childrens Centre
Re
ort of the Trustees
for the
ear ended 31st March 2024
The trustees are pleased to present their report together with the financial statements of the charity
for the year ended 31 March 2024.
Legal and administrative information set out on page I forms part of this report. The financial statements
comply with current statutory requirements, the memorandum of association and the Statement of
Recommended Practice - Accounting and Reporting by Charities.
Ob'ect of the Charit
The trustees have referred to the guidance on public benefit published by the Charity Commission
and have considered how planned activities contribute to the aim5 and objectives set.
The company's objectives and principal activities for the public benefit are to:
¥ Advance the education and provide safe and stimulating care of young children, in particular those
living in the electoral ward of Burngreave in the City of Sheffield.
To also advance the education of those responsible for their day to day care without distinction of
gender, race, disability, sexuality, political or religious belief5.
To provide a caring, learning environment that is responsive to the needs of children and their parents/
carers and in pursuance of the above objects, to establish, maintain and manage a locally controlled
community nursery.
* To make particular efforts to ensure that the needs of children from BME communities are served
and to develop childcare policies and practices that are non-discriminatory.
There have been no changes in objectives since the last annual report.
Princi
al Fundin
Sources
The charity continues to survive and to promote new services. We continue to be thankfully funded by the National
Lottery. We are pleased to announce that we have been successful in receiving the Community Ownership fund. This
means that structural damages that occurred via the last capital renovation can now be rectified. The management have
continued to attract new partners interested in the work of child-led /therapeutic care. This support has continued to
keep our services deliverable and connected to the needs of the local community. We continue to make some good
improvements in our marketing but have engaged with a partner organisation to make sure once the capital is completed
we car) advertise our services more. We are engaging with some new platforms and are re-designing our WebPages.
Nevertheless we are optimistic along with other providers that we can cater for our children and familles particularly with
the increasing needs related to good social and emotional well-being. We believe and desperately hope that new income
sources of finance will come on stream through individual funders and government resourced funding in a time of acute
need. We hope that they will recognise the absolute value of early intervention and the work of early years development.
Investment Polic
Under the memorandum and articles of association, the charity has the power to make any investments
which the trustees see fit. Aside from retaining a prudent amount in our reserves, most of the charity's
funds are spent in the short term. There are a few funds for long term investment however, we wish
to ensure that we have an account that brings the charity a prudent return.
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Ellesmere Childrens Centre
ort of the Trustees- Continued
for the
ear ended 31st March 2024
Revlew of Activltles and Flnanclal Information
We work hard to continue good intervention and to extend our out-reach. The centre has a good reputation in regards to our
continued understanding and providing services that cater to the needs of individual cultures. We want to support looked
after children and the fostering and adoption service to become more aware of issues of identity. We want to seek and
provide individual care. We have successfully developed proud black fathers, working alongside providers and trainers. Our
Capital extension provides space for new development but we are reliant on the renovated work taking place immediately.
We are looking to expand our black women's menopause cafe and have successfully made a start to understanding a verv
sensitive issue supporting and uplifting confidence and resilience to carry on. We have a few new services in the pipeline and
are striving to ensure that our parents are informed and providing a space for their digital development with on-site support.
Future Develo
ments
There is a need to look at more family intervention and to look at training for professionals Wlthln social care and the LEA in
relations to supporting Transcultural understanding and cultural competencies. We hope to support new partnerships and to
increase awareness for chlldren to have improved resilience to cope in their daily lives. We are strengthening the value of
working through a transcultural lens. In o(Jr 28t year we are reporting on the contlnued success of Emosi which is now
functional and making a difference, we hope to children's lives. Emosi has developed the importance of developing emotional
literacy social and emotional well-being which supports children in making connections between how they feel and what they
do with their feelings. We have successfully delivered training to the NSPCC in line wlth the Institute of Education in London.
We feel that we need to look at giving support to parents who have children with social and emotional issues and this will be
new venture for the future.
Reserves Polic
The Management Committee has examined the charity's requirements for reserves, in the light of the main risks to the
organisation. The reserves are needed to meet the working capital requirements of the charity. The commlttee are confldent
that at the current level they would be able to continue the current activities of the charity. The strategy is to re-build our
reserves. However, the committee is aware of the changing regime5 and is realistic in being economically aware that it may
prove difficult to achieve thls. The Committee need to explore new external funding opportunitie5 as they become available.
Risk Mana
ement
Exposure to financial markets affects most organisations both internally and externally, particularly with the change in
natlonal government coupled with the local authorlty's commitment to third sector organisations. Ellesmere Children's Centre
has tried to develop systems to identify and prioritise key financial risks. The implementation of risk management strategy is
in accordance with the Centre's policy. The Ellesmere Management Committee remains optimlstic that more strategic
planning towards future services and new ventures wlll help to Identify any future shortfalls. The review and implementation
of our systems ensure that we remain a responsible company. Though difficult in politically difficult times agendas that focus
on children's services are becoming limited.
Trustee5' res
onsiblllties In relatlon to the Flnanclal Statement5
Law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires trustees to prepare flnanclal statements
for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the charity's financial activities durinE the
year and of its financial position at the year end. In preparing those financial statements, the trustèes
are required to..
* Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently,.
Make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
State whether applicable accountlng standards and statements of recommended practice have been
followed subject to any departures disclosed and explained In the financial statements; and
Prepare the flnan¢i31 statements on the going concern ba$15 unless it 15 inappropriate to presume
that the charity will continue in business.
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Ellesmere Childrens Centre
Re
ort of the Trustees - continued
for the
ear ended 31st March 2024
The trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy
at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements
comply with the Charities Act 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the
charity and hence for taking reasonable step5 for the prevention and detection of fraud and other
irregularities.
Financlal Revlew
At a time of economic uncertainty where there have been considerable cuts in the levels and
availability of funding to the charitable and voluntary sectors, the trustee5 are proud to report
retained surplus in the year.
The retained surpluses are being designated into funds to support the growth and longevity of the
centre in the coming year5. The trustees wish to extend their thanks to all staff, volunteers, funders
and supporters for their assistance in helping us achieve our goals.
Approved by the trustees on Iv
2024 and signed on its behalf by..
David Campbell
Trustee
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Inde
endent Examiners Re
Ellesmere Childrens Centre
for the
ear ended 31st March 2024
ort to the Trustees of
We report on the accounts of Ellesmere Childrens Centre for the year ended 31 March 2024 which
are set out on pages 6 to 12.
Res
ective re5
onslbilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees
consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 14511) of the Charities Act 2011
and than an independent examination is needed.
It is our responsibility to..
examine the accounts lunder section 145 of the Charities Act 20111;
to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners
(under section 14515llbl of the Charities Act 20111. and
to state whether particular matters have come to our attention.
Basis of Inde
endent examiner's re
ort
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity
Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a
comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any
unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning
any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in
an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view,
and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Inde
endent examiner'5 Statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention..
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which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respects the requirement5
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006; and
to prepare accounts which accord with accounting records, comply with the accounting
requirements of section 386 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the method and principles
of the Statement of Recommended Practice.. Accounting and Reporting by Charities
have not been met; or
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to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper
understanding of the a
nts to be reached
Jon Llster FCCA
Enterprlse Chartered Certlfie
8 Castlegate
Tickhill
ountants
Dated..
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DNII 9QU
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Ellesmere Childrens Centre
Statement of Financial Activities
includin
for the
ear ended 31st March 2024
Income & Ex
enditure Account
Unrestricted Restrlcted
Funds
Funds
2024
2024
Total
Funds
2024
Total
Funds
2023
Notes
INCOMING RESOURCES
Incoming resources from the
operating activities of the
Charity..
In furtherance of the objectives
Investment income
Capital Grants
Other income
640
271,744
21
144,978
99,717
244,695
22,274
22,274
TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES
167,252
99,717
266,969
272,405
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Charitable expenditure..
Activities in furtherance of the
charity's objects
Management and administration
135,413
33,590
99,717
235,130
33,590
206,763
29,538
TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED
169,003
99,717
268,720
236,301
NET IOUTGOINGI / INCOMING RESOURCES
11,7511
{1,751)
36,104
Total funds brought forward
423,599
417,819
841,418
805,314
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
421,848
417,819
839,667
841,418
All of the results relate to conti nuing activities.
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Ellesmere Childrens Centre
Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2024
Istered Com
an
Number: 03733859
2024
2023
Note
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
582.923
581,325
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
io
261,529
261,529
264,534
264,534
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Creditors due within one year
li
4,785
4,441
NET CURRENT ASSETS
256,744
260,093
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
839,667
841,418
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
12
421,848
417,819
423,599
417,819
13
TOTAL FUNDS
839,667
841,418
These f inancial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions for small
companies under Part 15 of the Compaiiies Act 2006.
The company is entitled to exemption from the audit requirement contained within section 477
of the Companies Act 2006. for the year ended 31 March 2024. No member of the company has
deposited a notice pursuant to section 476, requiring an audit of these accounts.
These financial statements were approved by the trustees on
The directors have acknowledged their responsibi5ities for preparing account which give a true and
fair view of the Company and of the profit/loss Iwhich ever is applicable for the year then ended in
accordance with the requirement5 of the Companies Act 2006 and which otherwise comply with
the requirements of this Act relating to accounts, so far as appllcable to the Company.
The directors have acknowledged their responsibi5ities for ensuring that the Company keeps
accounting records which comply with the Companies Act 2006.
David Campbell - Director
Date:
ZLk
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Ellesmere Childrens Centre
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the
ear ended 31st March 2024
I ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basls of accountin
The principal accounting policies which are adopted consistently in the preparation of the financial
Statements are set out below.
al Basi5 of accountlng
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Companies Act 2006, the
Charities Act 2011 and the statement of Recommended Practice.. Accounting and Reporting by
Charities IFR51021 issued in January 2015.
b} Incomlng resources
All income resources are included in the statement of financial activities when the charity is entitled
to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. The followinE specific
policies are applied to particular categories of income..
Voluntary income is received by way of grants, donations and Bifts and is included in full in the
Statement of Financial Activities when receivable. Grants, where entitlement is not conditional on
the delivery of a specific performance by the charity. are recognised when the charity becomes
unconditionally entitled to the grant.
Donated services and facilitles are included at the value to the charity where this can be quantified.
The value of services provided by volunteers has not been included in these accounts.
Investment income is included when receivable.
Incoming resources from grants, where related to performance and specific deliverables, are
accounted for as the charity earns the right to consideration by its performance.
Cl Resources expended
Resources expended are included in the Statement of Financial Activities on an accruals basis.
inclusive for any VAT which can be recovered.
Allocation of ex
endlture
Certain expenditure is directly attributable to specific activities and has been included in those cost
categorles. Certain other costs, which are attributable to more than one activity, are apportioned
across categories on the basis of an estimate of the proportion of time spent by staff on those activities.
dl Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are Included in the balance sheet at cost or at market value at the date of the gift.
Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets at rates calculated to write off the full cost or
valuation les5 estimated residual value of each asset over its estimated useful life. The principal
rates in use are..
Fixtures and fittings
25% Reducing balance
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Ellesmere Children5 Centre
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the
ear ended 31st March 2024
Fund accountin
The funds held by the charity are either:
Unrestricted general funds - these are funds which can be used in accordance with the
charitable objects at the discretion of the trustees.
Designated funds - these are funds set aside by the trustees out of restricted general funds
for specific future purposes or projects.
* Restricted funds these are fu nds that can only be used for particular restricted purposes
within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specif led by the donor or when
funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
2 Donations, legacies and similar incoming resources
2024
2023
Room Hire
640
640
3 Activities in furtherance of the charlty's activities
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
In furtherance of the objectives
Grants received:
Sheffield CC1213/4 FELI
Child care fees
Albert Hunt SP
Sundry income
Nationa l Lottery Fund
99,948
42,724
99,948
42,724
127,071
38,471
5,000
1.233
99,969
271,744
2,306
2,306
99.717
244,695
99,717
99,717
144,978
4 Investment income
2024
2023
Bank interest
21
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Ellesmere Childrens Centre
Notes to the Financial Statements- continued
for the
ear ended 31st March 2024
5 Allocatlon of resources expended
Charitable
activities
Management
& admin
Total
2024
Total
2023
Staff Costs
Property costs
Administrative expenses
Other
178,564
16,519
38,955
1,093
235,130
25,509
2,360
5.565
156
33,590
204,073
18,879
44,520
1,249
268,720
178,446
14,722
41,935
1,198
236,301
Of the above expenses £99,717 relate to Restrirted Funds.
6 Staff numbers and costs
2024
2023
Staff costs:
Wages and Social security costs
201,528
167,472
The average num ber of full-time equivalent employees (including casual and part ti me
staffl during the year was as fol Iow5'.
2024
Number
io
2023
Number
12
There were no employees with emoluments above £50,000.
None of the trustees received any remuneration or reimbursement of expenses during
the year
7 Net income resources
This is Stated after charging:
2024
2023
Depreciation
Independent examination
155
155
900
1,055
900
1,055
8 Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities,
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Ellesmere Childrens Centre
Notes to the Financial Statements- continued
for the year ended 31st March 2024
9 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Equlpment,
fixtures &
flttlngs
Land &
Bulldlngs
Total
COST
At 1st April 2023
Additions
Revaluation Adjustment
580,859
27,049
1,754
607,908
1,754
At 31st March 2024
580,859
28,802
609,661
DEPRECIATION
At 1st April 2023
Charge for year
26,583
155
26,583
155
At 31st March 2024
26,738
26,738
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31st March 2024
580,859
2,064
582.923
At 31st March 2023
580,859
466
581,325
10 DEBTORS.. AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024
2023
Childcare fees
Prepayments
Other debtors
11 CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024
2023
Trade creditors
Other tax and social security
Accruals and deferred income
894
2,252
1,295
4,441
3,490
1,295
4,785
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Ellesmere Childrens Centre
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the year ended 31st March 2024
12 Unrestricted funds
Balance at
1st April 2023
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Balance at
315t March 2024
Transfers
General fund
336,099
167,252
169,003
334,348
Desi
nated funds
Redundancy & exit costs
Building repairs fund
New project fund
87,500
87,500
87,500
87,500
Total unresticted funds
423,599
167,252
169,003
421,848
A formal policy on reserves was adopted by the trustees at their meeting held 21st
April 2004 and is reviewed annually by the management committee and the board of
trustees.
13 Restricted Funds
Balance at
1st April 2023
Incomlng
resources
Resources
expended
Balance at
31st March 2024
Transfers
417,819
99,717
99,717
417,819
14 Analys55 of net assets among funds
Unrestricted
Funds
2024
2023
Fund balances at 31st March 2024
are represented by:
Tangible fixed assets
Net current assets
582,923
256,744
839,667
582,923
256,744
839,667
581,325
260,093
841,418
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