## **Chair's Report – C.A.T.S Club** Firstly, I would like to thank every member, volunteer, committee member, instructor, and supporter who has contributed their time, energy, and enthusiasm to the club. Your commitment is what keeps C.A.T.S Club thriving and ensures we continue to provide a welcoming, enjoyable, and supportive environment for everyone. Over the past year, the club has continued to grow and develop. We have welcomed new members, maintained strong participation across our activities, and worked hard to ensure that the club remains a safe, inclusive, and enjoyable place for all. Our committee has met regularly throughout the year to oversee the smooth running of the club, manage finances responsibly, and plan for future activities and improvements. I would like to extend my sincere thanks to every committee member for their dedication and willingness to volunteer their time. Their support behind the scenes often goes unseen but is greatly appreciated. We have enjoyed a successful programme of club activities, training sessions, and social events, which have strengthened our sense of community and provided opportunities for members to develop their skills and build friendships. It has been wonderful to see members supporting one another and contributing to the positive atmosphere that makes C.A.T.S Club so special. I would also like to acknowledge our staff and volunteers, whose expertise and encouragement have helped the children achieve their personal goals throughout the year. Their commitment to maintaining high standards while making activities enjoyable is invaluable. Looking ahead, our priorities remain to continue growing membership, encourage greater volunteer involvement, maintain our financial stability. We will continue to look for ways to improve our facilities, expand our activities where possible, and ensure the club remains sustainable for years to come. Finally, I would like to thank everyone who has supported C.A.T.S Club over the past year. Whether you have volunteered, attended events, served on the committee, or simply participated in club activities, your contribution has made a real difference. I am proud of everything we have achieved together, and I look forward to another successful year for C.A.T.S Club. Thank you. Lucy Arkwell Club Chair # **CATS Club Income and Expenditure from 1[st] September 2024 – 31[st] August 2025** ## ( _Collingwood and Trafalgar School Club)_ **Opening Balance £1578** **Income** Weekly Fees £149,79300 Funding £44,668.00 Fundraising £5,108.00 **Total Income £199,569** ## **Expenditure** Staff Wages £137,168 Shopping £14,913 Tax /NI £2,385 New Furniture £4,322 First Aid £19.00 Maintenance £1874 Crafts £4,988 Equipment £1,981 Phone £795 Training £600 Uniforms £500 Advertising £1,080 Subscriptions £3,730 Office Supplies £2,296 Insurance £2,748 Sage £481 Staff Gifts £350 Rent £5,819 Art £2,515 Biffa Waste £917 Garden Maintenance £2,045 New Building £200 Car /Travel £2791 DBS £200 Other £505 **Total Expenditure £195,222 Closing Balance £ 4347** ## **Independent examiner's report on the accounts** **Section A Independent Examiner’s Report** **Report to the trustees/** Charity Name **members of** Collingwood and Trafalgar School Club (C.A.T.S) **On accounts for the year** 01.09.2024 – 31.08.2025 **Charity no** 1093195 **ended (if any) Set out on pages** Income and Expenditure and Cash Flow. (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets) I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31.08.2025. - **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 Act”). 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. **Independent** I have completed my examination. I confirm 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: - accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or - the accounts do not accord with the accounting records 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. **Date:** 30.06.2026. **Signed: Name:** Nancy Astley **Relevant professional** Royal Town Planning Institute **qualification(s) or body (if any): Address:** 34 Coombe Vale Brighton BN2 8HL 1 **October 2018** **IER** ## **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** . N/A 2 **October 2018** **IER**