Bolton Toy Library Annual Report April 2023 - March 2024 Aims & Objectives Bolton Toy Librnry aims to relieve and educate all children by the provision of therapeuti¢, edu¢Ational and stimulating loys and resOuT¢￿. and to assist ihe development from the earliest age of all children whatever their circumstance through all fonns of play activity To actively promote the value of play cThtin8 the opportunities for children to explore and discover th¢ir world. learning how to livc tog¢ther. to dcv¢lop physically, in*llectually and emotionally. To provide good quality multiculturnl and educational play provision. To ensure all children and f￿nilieS will be treated as individuals in a¢¢ordance with our Equal Opportunities Policy. To adhere to the Safe8uardin8 Children Policy and inler-agen¢y working to keep children safe. To create a ￿fe and welcomin8 envtronment regardless of their circumstance. and to be culturally sensitive. To provide infonnation to PArentslcArers on other children's services in order to provide additional supp)rt. To offer a frnmework of support to parentsl¢arers and families if needed. To provide outreach services 'stay & play. across the borough in of deprivation io improve the oui¢omes for young children. To give the opwrtunity for community involvcment and volunteerin& by encouraging volunfrers to become part of the team. To provide An opportunty for professional involvement as appropriate. To liaise with other child services to deliver a multi-faceted service where the safety of the children is of paramount IMWrtan￿ to ensure inforniation is shared. Chalrs Report 2023- 2024 Presented at the AGM 20th DeC•M￿r 2024 This report provides an overview of the services during the last year. In line wth the aims and objectives we have continued to provide services for families across the borough of Bolton. This work has been possible through a range of funding, and without this help the Toy Library would not be able to continue to provKle its valuable services to families: We have supported the emotional heaMh and wellbeing of 350 children arKI their parents through drop-in sessions. themed activities, one-to-one appointments, and emotional w811- being kits for children aged O-5 years. Many of the children and parents supported through this service are expenenang extremely dfficutt lrfe circumstanceslevents and have complex needs. Our provision has enabled parents and chiklren to engage in a neutral, calm, and enjoyable space, being supported by professional staff, providing a breathing spa¢8 to evaluate their need$ and engage tO9ether. The Botton Council Start W811 servi￿ has enaljed us to support families with children 0-5 years to access stay arKI play dropin sessions across 5 Start W811 CenteV8. We have had an expansion to this work to support an addrtional 2 center's extending the opportunities for local families. This work improves social isolation through meeting others, whi18t gaining professional support. We have continued to prcwide our MUC￿needed perinatal groups for mums (children ￿2 years) to gain peer-t¢>peer support, fijnded by GMVCO hosting weekly dropin sessions, and accessing early years re80urce8. This is often the first opportunty after giving birth to meet other8 in similar circumstances and share exp8riences. We have also had an expansion grant to specifically support perinatal mental health which has provided additional 8UPPOrt to vulnerable mum'8 experiencing low mood or post-natal depression. Our Parents & carers engagem8nt projed has enabled local parents and carers to expre88 their views and be in8trumental in changes in t1￿ local offer. Equilibrium Foundation fund8 our Diversty Support Worker who assists on all projects to improve engagement and indusivty. Our 8UPPOrt for chlldren with SEND is core to our service and thanks to the Bolton Fund we have enabled children to a¢ces8 specialist play resources in the home, at our drO￿1n sessions and in their settings. We SUPPOrt Famlly Tlme (Looked after children} who access our sensory room on a regular basis, enabling parents of very young babies to be together in therapeLrtiG environment during their supervised sessions. We loan resources during contad visits, and this work provides the opportunity for enhanced parentavchild engagement. A great benefit has been the support of the wa￿ Spaces grant helping us provido hot drinks for families in our comfort area and Skelton Charity helping towards core cost8. We have worked closely with our partner8 Bolton Together whose 8ki118 and networking strengths have helped us to improve outcomes for children and families a¢ros$ the borough. I wmuld like to tske this orportunty to thank all those organisations who have supported this year. their help has had an infiuence on so many children and their familEs. A special thank you to our team of Trustees, Staff and Volunteers who are integral to our success. Signed- Dated: 5th December 2024 AGM Bolton roy Library- Treosurerf5 Report Accounts April 2023- March 2024 presented 5th December2024 @ AGM The Charity has rematned steadfast In deliverSng essential services Within a local economy significantly Impacted by reductions in family support pro8rams. Throu8h the strong governance provided by our Trustees, we have successfully secured fundin8 to continue offerin8 critlcal support to vulnerable children, young people, and their families. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our dedicated Trustees, staff, and our Invaluable team of volunteers, whose commltment and efforts are instrumental to our mission. The prfnclpal fundin8 sources for the charlty Include grant income from Bolton Council's Start Well Servlce, Bolton NHS Foundatlon Trust, and Bolton Fund, dlstrlbuted vla Bolton Together. These funds enable us to dellver vltal support for children wrth Special Educational Needs and Disabllltles and those stru8glin8 With Emotional Dysre8ulatlon, alon8side 5ecurin8 smaller grants from trusts and foundations to meet operatlonal costs. We deeply appreclate the 8ener05ity of all ourfunders and supporters. A special acknowledgment goes to Bolton Together, with whom we collaborate on several Impactful projects. Through fundln8 from Bolton NHS Foundatlon Trust, our Emotlonal Health and Wellbein8 Project provldes support to 350 vulnerable chlldren (ages 2-51, equippln8 them wlth essentlal skllls to self-regulate emotions and build resilience. Additlonal fundlng from Bolton NHS Foundation Trust and Greater Manchester CCG has allowed us to offer dally 'drop-in' sesslons, includln8 Perinatal Drop-lns, which provide new parents with peer-to-peer support, selfJ14 Ooko St￿W y4rt¥IWI TO￿14¥P￿r Ir40n* loMs￿*VE￿AlCtrlF￿ T* JIA 11T IJJM t*F1¥lvF￿HT Ip4FL4 pl￿TrAf%TART BOLTON TOY LIBRARY AN UNINCORPORATED REGISTERED CHARITY NO: 1098191 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ST FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 12. ANALYSIS OF MOVEMENTS IN FUNDS IN YEAR ICONTINUEOI Bolton Together dlstributed funds for Perinatal 0-2 yearslFamily Surge Funds Via Bolton Together April 23-Mar 24- This grant of £17,8￿ represented Staffing Costs. SeThice Charge to host peer to peer 'drop-ins' where new parents meet, gain support and access toyslfesources for loan in the home. Stock purchase and Free Self-care Kits to distribute lo New MumslDads. Bolton Together -distributed Startwell expansion grants for the following 3 projects-. 111 Startwell 2 CentreslFamily Hubs £13,00011" Sep 23-31Aug 2S-2 years) This grant provides Outreach play sessions in 2 Startwell Cenlres/Family Hubs where families meet. sotially play, 8ain support. The 8rant covers staffing COSts/reources/consumeables/service charge towards Core costs. 121 Bolton Together- Perinatal mental health £72CKI Il" Sep 23-31Aug 25-2 yearsl supporting new Mums to access Peer to Peer support, skilled staff signpost to othei services whilst 5upportin8 their mental wellbeing. 131 Bolton Together- Parents & Carers Engagement project Il" Sep 23-31 Aug 25 -2 yearsl This grant of £14,088 covers 5talfin8 Costs. service charge. refreshment costs to Bather a Panel of 12 parents/carers to feedback information. Using qualitative data, questionnaires. verbal discussion to record feedback from parents/carers to co-design the delivery of Family HLtb services for families 0-191+25 years with SENOI. Equilibrium Foundation grant £9000- this grant was to recruit our new Diversity Support Worker to assist on all projects (awarded March 24 for April delivery) this represen15 staffing costs. The Skelton Charity £1062.50 this grant was raised io contribuie to Core costs of the Charity. Warm Spaces- £2440 Grant distributed by Bolton Library- direct grant- this enabled the provision of hot drinks, soup. fruit, snacks to vulnerable families affected by the financial crisi5 dLsring Autumnlwinter. We are pleased to report that we have been able to respond io the on8oin8 need and have continued this support in Spring and Summer. 13. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS Fund balances at 31" March 2024 are represented by.. Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds TOTAL Fixed Assets Current Assets Current Liabilities 263 19641 1311 263 129350 115411 109709 115101 108199 19873 128072 14. TRANSAcfioNS WITH TRUSTEES There have been no transactions with Trustees during the year. 15. CONTROLLING PARTY The Charity is under the control of the Trustees. BOLTON TOY LIBRARY AN UNINCORPORATED REGISTERED CHARITY NO.. 1098191 OETAILED INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31" MARCH 2024 2024 2023 INCOME Grants Memberships and Loan of Toys Voluntary Donations and Funding 138777 16 117430 44 138793 117474 DIRECTCOSTS Opening Stock Purchases Closing Stock 27666 1319 1276661 27666 5627 1276661 1319 5627 OTHER OPERATING CHARGES Rent Wages and Social Security Insurance Telephone Printing and Siationery Advertisin8 General Running Expenses Motor and Travel Expenses Accountancy Depreciation 12600 108824 1084 320 470 614 4155 1510 9TrJ 263 88497 1244 294 722 3207 4049 882 263 130740 99158 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 132059 104785 BANK INTEREST RECEIVABLE SALE OF MOTOR VEHICLES 111191 119001 12181 SURPLUS FOR THE YEAR 9753 12907 BOLTON TOY LIBRARY AN UNINCORPORATED REGISTERED CHARITY NO.. 1098191 ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED ST 31 MARCH 2024 BOLTON TOY LIBRARY AN UNINCORPORATED REGISTERED CHARITY NO: 1098191 REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ST FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 CONTENTS PAGE Reference and administrative information Report of the trustees Independent Examiners, Report Statement of Financial Actwities Balance Sheet Notes to the Financial Statement5 Detailed Income and Expenditure Account DONNELLYBENTLEY LTD Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditor Hazlemere 70 Chorley New Road Bolton BLI 4BY BOLTON TOY LIBRARY AN UNINCORPORATED REGISTERED CHARITY NO: 1098191 REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31- MARCH 2024 TRusfEES.. Mrs A Dodd Mrs I Stanfortl Mrs E Rigby Mrs J Halton Mrs J Southern Mr J 8agnall RSGisfEREO CHARITY NUMBER.. 1098191 PRINCIPAL ADDRESS.. Harvey Street Centre Shaw Street 80LTON BL3 6HU 8ANKERS'. Yorkshire Bank plc 37 8radshawgate BOLTON BLI IDS INDEPENDENTEXAMINER: Mrj C Hargrèves, BA FCA DonnellyBentley Ltd Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditor Hazlemere 70 Chorley New Road BOLTON BLI 48Y BOLTON TOY LIBRARY AN UNINCORPORATED REGISTERED CHARITY NO: 1098191 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES 5T FOR THE YEAR eNDED 31 MARCH 2024 The trustees present their report and the unaudited financial statements of the charity for rhe year ended 31, March 2024. The financtal statements have been prepared ift accordance with the accounting policies set out in note I to the accounts and comply with the charity's trust deed. the Charities Act 2011 and Accounting and Reportin8 by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with FRS 102. STRUCTURE. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT olton Toy Library is constituted under 3 Trust Deed doted 30" April 2CK)l and is a registered charity no. 1098191. The TrLbSt is non-profit makin8 and is governed by a Mana8ement Committee. Its Trustees are volunteers. Recruitment ond Training of Trustees The trustees are appointed by the members of ihe or8anisalion at the Annual General Meeting and the trustees have the power under the governing documents to co-opt individuals who support the objects of the organisation to fill vacancies on the Board of Management. As part of their induction, new trustees are provided with information about the chaflty, the management structure, it5 history and working practices. In addition. they are also provided with extracts of the Trust Deed plus information from the Charity Commission regarding the duties and responsibilities of trustees. OBJEcfivES AND AcfiviTIES Bolton Toy Library was established to promote the importance of play within the community. The charity's objects are the relief and education of all children by the provision of therapeutic. educational and stimulating toys and equipment available for loan. Bolton Toy Library aims to assist the development from the earliest age of all children regardless of their circumstances by offerin8 all aspects of plav. PUBLIC 8ENEFIT We have referred to the guidance in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing our aims and objectives and in planning our future event5. In particular the trustees consider how planned activities will contribute to the èlms and objectives they have set, both through the use of unrestricted and restricted funds. The use of restricted fund5 15 detailed on page 6.4. BOLTON TOY LIBRARY AN UNINCORPORATED REGISTERED CHARITY NO: 1098191 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES (CONTINUED) ST FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Our fundamental aim is to support vulnerable children and their families this remains our key driver. We have supported many hundreds of children and their families from all across the Borough, whilst exceedin8 all our Output5 and Targets. Our continued focLJS Is to create opportunities to meet. build emotional resilience. support parents and children by delivering inclusive activities. Our skilled Team 15 able to tailor 5peciali5ed resources that help children with special educattonal needs and disabilities ISENDI to reach their potential. We are proud to be chosen as a Key Early Years provider for our S, year delivering cruci315ervices to vulnerable children. The IThrive Alliance represents 5 local partners who deliver a range of bespoke services for children and young people livin8 in complex siluations. The fact that we are trusted to deliver qualitv, holistic services, evidenced and reported in a clear. defined format has been consistent with our Statutory partners choosing us to deliver the new StartWell/Family Hub services after an in-depth bidding assessment. Our constant feedback from Public Health Nurses. Health Visitors. Startwell Leads and Practitioners. Social Care. Éarly Start Professionals reinforces our significant position in the early years sector and recognises our positive impact in improving Children's outcomes. Below represents the seThices that the charity has provided during this past year.. Bolton Council ACIS - Achievement cohesion and integration 5ervice- £292 small grant for supporting home educated children14-13 yrsl for I month. Bolton Council - Startwell Service- Family Time looked after chlldren - This grant of £4000 represents our Targeted Early Help, services to vulnerable looked after children referred into our service by Family Time. Thi5 project provides access to our sensory room, play area and play resources for use during contact visits with parents. Bolton Council -StartWell Service- Grant for £2500- this pilot project was to support children identified at their 18 month assessment as having delay5 in their development by accessing social play se55ion5, borrowing learnin8 resourcesltoys io improve iheir home environment. Bolton Council -StartWell service - Grant £400- support to improve the 'home learnin8 environment, Bolton Council-startwell Service - Grant £670- this was to provide the initial weekend Family Hub Launches covering additional Staff costs during August 23 Bolton Council- Startwell Service- Total grant £32.500 distributed via Bolton Together provides disadvantaged10-5 years) Oulreach Services in 5 Start Well Service Centre5 (lan 23-Dec 23 Yr. l of 4 Yrs.) This represents Staffing Costs, Service Charge. Resource5 Thi5 IS to improve social isolation, enable families to meet and access 'Stay, Play & Learn drop ins focusing on playin8 together and gaining support. Bolton Digital Lightful -Bolton CVS- This micro grant £500 was to extend the reach of the charity by using Social media/platforms. BOLTON TOY LIBRARY AN UNINCORPORATED REGISTERED CHARITY NO: 1098191 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES ICONTINUEDI FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE (Continued) Bolton Fund This grant of £14.OCII (Aug 23 -Jul 241 provides 150 Children with Special Educational Needs. Disabilities and Additional Needs access to Therapeutic play. access to the Sensory Room and the loan of specialised resources to help impfove their development. Bolton Together- distributed NHS Bolton Foundation Trust Funds to provide the Emotional Health Wellbeing Project Il"Jul 23-30, Jun 241-This grant of £37,000 provides Staffing Costs and SeNice Charge to deliver emotional wellbeing support to 350 children across Bolton who have suffered bereavement. parental separation, witnessed Domestic Violence and other complex situations. Bolton Together distributed funds for Perinatal 0-2 years/Family Surge Funds via Bolton Together Aprll 23-Mar 24- This grant of £17,800 represented Staffing Costs. Service Charge to host, Stock purchase and Free Self-core Kits to distribuie to New Mums/Dads. Families were encoura8ed to loan of Resources and Kits to their babies. Bolton Together -dlslrlbuted Startwell expanslon zrants for the followlng 3 projects.. 11) Startwell 2 Centre5lFamily Hub5 £13,000 Il" Sep 23.31Aug 25-2 year51 1216olton Together- Perinatal mental health £720011" Sep 23-31Au8 25-2 year51 supporting new Mums to access Peer io Peer support. skilled staff signpost to other services 131 Bolton Together- Parents & carers engagement project Il" Sep 23-31 Aug 25-2 years) Thls grant of £14.088 covers staffin8 Costs, Service charge, refreshment cost5 to gather o Panel of 12 parents/carers to feedback information. Usin8 qualitative data. questionnaires. verbal discussion to record feedback from parents/ca￿r5 to co.desi8n the Family Hub services that are delivered from Startwell Centres/Family Hubs EquSllbrium Foundation grant £9000- thi5 granl was to ￿(ruit our Diversity Support Worker to assist on all projects (awarded March 24 for April delivery) Sale of vehicle £1900- it was decided to reduce travel cost5 and sell l of the 2 vehicle5 The Skelton Charity- £1062.50 this grant was raised to contribute to Core costs of the Charity. Warm Spaces - £2440 funding distributed by Bolton Library- this enabled the charity to provide hot drinks, soup, fruit, snacks to vulnerable families affected by the financial crisis Our welcoming provision of daily 'family drop ins. along with our Perinatal Peer to Peer support ha5 shown positive change by enablin8 vulnerable families to gain ongoin8 professional support. Our dedicated, caring Team of staff and volunteers offer a waim welcorne. with their lived experience, enabling diverse communitie5 to connect and improve their health and wellbeing. By Modellin8 positive play values, encouraging exploration and learning in a safe environment,. families are able to play, gain trust access quality resources for children who are stru881ing to self-regulate their emotions. Ongoing support is delivered in-line with the IThrive model aiming to build on parent's skills whi15t improving their child's emotional resilience. BOLTON TOY LIBRARY AN UNINCORPORATED REGISTERED CHARITY NO: 1098191 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES (CONTINUED) ST FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE (Continued) 2023-2024 Support delivered.. 6 dedicated Trustees gave up their time voluntarily to govern the charity, engaging with its partners and the community to provide services for vulnerable children. young people and their families across Bolton. 6 dedicated Volunteers used their life skills to help run services for disadvantaged children, young people. vulnerable adults and their families. We have supported 4 older volunteers +50yrs to connect with their community. 350 children12-7 years) have received ongoing sUPPOrt through our lThrive Emotional & Wellbeing project. which has helped children build their emotional resilience. 250 chlldren accessed the 'Multi-Sensory Room. and borrowed specialised resources in their home or setting to improve their outcomes. 150 chlldren (k5 years with special educational needs & disabilities ISENDI accessed positive èctivilies in Toy Library along with rhe loan of SEND resources in their homelsetting 20 Refugee/Asylum Seeker Familie5 have accesse(J Toy Library support. 200 vulnerable children accessed YOY BANK. this involved books. craft materials and baby toys. 160 'Drop ins, sessions supported maternal health to en8a8e with others and improve heath & wellbeing (Health Visltorlself-referrall. •% 10 Nurserles/schools Iprlvate, statutory and voluntary sector) have accessed learnin8 resources to enhance their continuous provision. 300 vulnerable families have accessed resources to improve the home learning environment. 400 dSsadvantated children 0-8 year5 received free toys, books and learning resources 80 Looked after children have acce55ed quality re50urce5 to improve their outcomes. Networking and Partnership The Charity continues to work in partnership with other agencies and is represented on Bolton Together 142 Voluntary organisations working together for children and young people). We work collaboratively as a consortium to achieve outcomes for children. youn8 people. vulnerable adults and f3milies. Other members are Bolton Lads & Girls Club. NCH, CVS, Children's Opportunity Group. 8olton HomestartHost and YMCA elc. We have a robust delivery model. direct Pathways of referrals delivering prompt responses and tailored support to improve outcomes. We are represented within the Startwell Hubs with regular networking to ensure the needs of the vulnerable f3milies are being met. Our Staff/Volunteers access ongoing Professional Development ensuring knowledge and compliance. BOLTON TOY LIBRARY AN UNINCORPORATED REGISTERED CHARITY NO: 1098191 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31"MARCH 2024 INVESTMENT POUCY Considering the current challenging financial climate most of the charity'5 funds are to be spent in the short term and a prudent amount to maintain a healthy cash flow. In-line with our Risk & Mitigation Policy the Trustees meer regularly to assess the cash flow and the future needs of the charity. FINANCIAL REVIEW The surplus for the year was To which is added on to the surplus brought forward 9,753 118,319 Leavin8 a surplus carried forward of 128,072 RESERVES POLICY The Board of Trustees review the Reserves of the charity in light of the main risks to the organisation. In the current economic climate funding wos scarce and the Board had to make a difficult decision to instlBale staff redundancies in accordance with Legislation. Their prudent governance resulted in securing funding to re-employ experienced staff on reduced hours.. to continue io deliver a reduced service with a view to increasing capacity by recruitin8 additional volunteer5. BOLTON TOY LIBRARY AN UNINCORPORATED REGISTERED CHARITY NO: 1098191 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES (CONTINUED) sr FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 TRUSTEES. RESPONSIBIUTIES IN RELATION TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The Charity trustees are responsible for preparin8 a trustees, annual report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards Iunited Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice) The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the charity trustees to prepare financial statement5 for each year which give a true and fair view of the state of affair5 of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources. of the charity for that period. In preparing financial statements the trustees are required to; Select suitable accountin8 policies and then apply them consistently- Observe the methods and principles in the applicable Charities SORP,. Make judgements and estimate5 that are reasonable and prLtrdent; State whether applicable accounting slandards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements,. Prepare the financial statements on the goin8 concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business. The trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records that 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, Ihe applicable Charities IAccounts and Reports) Regulations, and the provisions of the Trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding ihe assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable sieps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. The trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the charity and financial information included on the charity'5 website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and di55emination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions. INOEPENDENT EXAMINER A resolution will be proposed at the Annual General Meeting to reappoint Mr I C Hargrave5 of DonnellyBentley, Chartered Accountants, as independent examiner to the Charity. APPROVED BY THE TRUSTEES AND SIGNED ON BEHALF OF THE TRUSTEES BY.. Truste 4" September 2024 BOLTON TOY L18RARY AN UNINCORPORATED REGISTERED CHARITY NO: 1098191 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORTTO THE TRUSTEES OF BOLTON TOY L18RARY 5T FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 I report on the accounts of Bolton Toy Library for the year ended 31" March 2024 which are set out on pages 4 to 6.7. Respective responsibilities of trustee5 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 secrion 144121 of the Charities Act 2011 Ithe 2011 Act), and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: Exainine the actounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act,. Follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act,. and State whether pai'ticular matters have come to my attention. Bas15 of Independent examlnerfs statement 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 comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or di5cIosures 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. nd consequently no opinion is 8iven 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. Independent examinerf5 Statement Since the gross income for the year exceeds the amount provided in section 145131 of the Act. I confirm that l am qualified to act as Independent Examiner under the provisions of that section of the Act and that my qualification is as shown below. In connection with my examination, no matter ha5 come to my attention.. 111 which gives me reasonable cause to believe that. in any material respect. thè requirements.. lo keep accounting records in accordance wrth section 130 of the 2011 Act.. and lo prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met.. or 121 to which. in my opinion, attention should be drawn in Order to enable a proper understanding of the account5 to be reached. Mrj C Hargraves, BA FCA Donnelly8entlev Chartered Accountants Hazlemere 70 Chorley New Road Bolton, BLI 4BY Jci4oJ caL)e5 4, September 2024 BOLTON TOV L18RARY An Unincorporated Re8iStered Charity No.. 1098191 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTivmES FOR THE YEAR ENDÉD 31 MARCH 2024 General Restrided Fund Fund5 Total Total Year End Year End 3110312024 3110312023 Note Income and endowmènts Donotions ond leoucies.. Voluntary Income.. BMBC 8MBC- Farnily Time BMBC siarl Well Service 8M8C Warm Farnily Spa¢es Bolton CVS Horne Elected Education Bolton To8ether Equilibriurn Foundation Tesco Foundation Acrion To8ether Amazon Smile Asda Foundaiion 8auer Media Group 8olron Every Mind Mattels 8olton Rotary Club eupA Childrens Opportunily Group All Sainrs Primary School Greater Manchester Grants Morrison5 Fotsndation Memberships New Beginnings Nursery The Skelton Charity Loan of Toys CAF Coop Foundation Sale ol Vehicle Investmenr Income Total Intome 4000 3570 2440 14000 292 103816 3570 1440 13500 1440 120CM) 3500 79425 SC(S 292 103766 9000 375 850 16 16 2000 1200 500 iooo 1300 16Q 140 5000 75CM) 580 io 1063 1063 16 16 44 30 1900 1119 141812 1119 13043 218 117692 128769 Expenditure Expenditure on charitable activities Total expenditure 18364 18364 113695 11369S 132059 132059 104785 104785 Net incomellèxpenditurel for thè year Transfer between funds 153211 12379 15074 1123791 9753 12907 Fund Balances 8/Fwd at l April 2023 101141 17178 118319 105412 Fund Balances C/Fwd at 31 March 2024 108199 19873 128072 118319 AOLTwfoYuÈA*AY srATEmENTOFFIP+I14CL41xn￿TIfS AIIAY￿$0FR1S￿KfEOFiI￿D5Ft1￿ TMEIEA*ENDtD311AIIts¢>J14 Ooko St￿W y4rt¥IWI TO￿14¥P￿r Ir40n* loMs￿*VE￿AlCtrlF￿ T* JIA 11T IJJM t*F1¥lvF￿HT Ip4FL4 pl￿TrAf%TART BOLTON TOY LIBRARY AN UNINCORPORATED REGISTERED CHARITY NO: 1098191 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ST FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 12. ANALYSIS OF MOVEMENTS IN FUNDS IN YEAR ICONTINUEOI Bolton Together dlstributed funds for Perinatal 0-2 yearslFamily Surge Funds Via Bolton Together April 23-Mar 24- This grant of £17,8￿ represented Staffing Costs. SeThice Charge to host peer to peer 'drop-ins' where new parents meet, gain support and access toyslfesources for loan in the home. Stock purchase and Free Self-care Kits to distribute lo New MumslDads. Bolton Together -distributed Startwell expansion grants for the following 3 projects-. 111 Startwell 2 CentreslFamily Hubs £13,00011" Sep 23-31Aug 2S-2 years) This grant provides Outreach play sessions in 2 Startwell Cenlres/Family Hubs where families meet. sotially play, 8ain support. The 8rant covers staffing COSts/reources/consumeables/service charge towards Core costs. 121 Bolton Together- Perinatal mental health £72CKI Il" Sep 23-31Aug 25-2 yearsl supporting new Mums to access Peer to Peer support, skilled staff signpost to othei services whilst 5upportin8 their mental wellbeing. 131 Bolton Together- Parents & Carers Engagement project Il" Sep 23-31 Aug 25 -2 yearsl This grant of £14,088 covers 5talfin8 Costs. service charge. refreshment costs to Bather a Panel of 12 parents/carers to feedback information. Using qualitative data, questionnaires. verbal discussion to record feedback from parents/carers to co-design the delivery of Family HLtb services for families 0-191+25 years with SENOI. Equilibrium Foundation grant £9000- this grant was to recruit our new Diversity Support Worker to assist on all projects (awarded March 24 for April delivery) this represen15 staffing costs. The Skelton Charity £1062.50 this grant was raised io contribuie to Core costs of the Charity. Warm Spaces- £2440 Grant distributed by Bolton Library- direct grant- this enabled the provision of hot drinks, soup. fruit, snacks to vulnerable families affected by the financial crisi5 dLsring Autumnlwinter. We are pleased to report that we have been able to respond io the on8oin8 need and have continued this support in Spring and Summer. 13. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS Fund balances at 31" March 2024 are represented by.. Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds TOTAL Fixed Assets Current Assets Current Liabilities 263 19641 1311 263 129350 115411 109709 115101 108199 19873 128072 14. TRANSAcfioNS WITH TRUSTEES There have been no transactions with Trustees during the year. 15. CONTROLLING PARTY The Charity is under the control of the Trustees. BOLTON TOY LIBRARY AN UNINCORPORATED REGISTERED CHARITY NO.. 1098191 OETAILED INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31" MARCH 2024 2024 2023 INCOME Grants Memberships and Loan of Toys Voluntary Donations and Funding 138777 16 117430 44 138793 117474 DIRECTCOSTS Opening Stock Purchases Closing Stock 27666 1319 1276661 27666 5627 1276661 1319 5627 OTHER OPERATING CHARGES Rent Wages and Social Security Insurance Telephone Printing and Siationery Advertisin8 General Running Expenses Motor and Travel Expenses Accountancy Depreciation 12600 108824 1084 320 470 614 4155 1510 9TrJ 263 88497 1244 294 722 3207 4049 882 263 130740 99158 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 132059 104785 BANK INTEREST RECEIVABLE SALE OF MOTOR VEHICLES 111191 119001 12181 SURPLUS FOR THE YEAR 9753 12907