Charity Registration Number.. 1099040
Company Registralion Number.. 4683168
All Saints Children's Ventures
(Limited by Guarantee)
Trustees, Report and Financial Statements
for the yoar ended 31st August, 202S

All Salnts Chlldrgn's Vontur•s
(Limited by Guaranteel
Contents
Pag
Legal and Administratwe lfifomialion
Di￿10rS, and Trustees. Report
Independent Examinerfs Report
Statement of Financial Activities and Income and ExFEndilure Account
Balance Sheet
Note$ to the Fin8nci81 St*emenls
8-11

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All Saints Children's Vonturns
ILimited by Guarantee)
Charlty Infomiat5on
Charty Name..
All Saints Children's Ventures
(Limited by Guarantee)
Charty Registration Number
1099040
Company Registration Numbèr". 4683168
Governing Dc￿UMent".
Memorandum and Articles of Association dated 16th Ftbruary 2003
Registered Office".
All Saints Church
93 Forefield Lane
Liverpool
L23 9TQ
Prin¢ipal Business Address..
All Saints Children's Ventures
93 Forefield Lane
Liverpool
L23 9TQ
DirectorslTrustees'.
Mrs E Collins
Rev E P Thorpe
Mr D Bruford
Mrs K Zimak
Ms A Pennington
Mr P Collin5
Mrs P Howard
Mr J A Hammond (Resigned 291041251
(Chairl
Company Secretary..
Mr Alan Mears
Principal Officer".
Mrs Janine Pfrrry
Independènt Examiner.
Mr R J Anderton F.C.A.
R J Anderton Limit8d
16117 Hattersfey House
1 Hattersely Court
Omskirk
L39 2AY
Bankers".
HS8C plc
99-101 Lord Street
Liverpool
L2 6PG
Natwest Bank plc
Liverpool Customer S8rv*ce Centre
Stevenson Way
Wavertrea
Liverpool
L13 1NW

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All Saints Children's Ventures
(Limlted by Guarantee)
Trustèès. Report for the year ended 31st August. 2025
The trtjstees. who are also director5 lor the purposes of company Iw. p￿sent their annual report and the
rinan¢ial stat8m&nts lor the year ended 3151 August, 2025.
R?terence and administrative details
Thè dètails are set out on page 1.
Trust
Mrs E Collins
Mr 0 8ruford
Mrs K Zimak
Ms A Pennington
(Chairl
Rev E P Thorpe
Mr P Collins
Mrs P Howard
Mr J A Hammond IResigned 291041251
Ms A Pennington and Mrs K Zimak retire by rotation and being eligible, offer themselves for re*lection.
Stwcture Governance and Mana
Governing document
The ch8rty Is 8 company limited by guarantee governed by rts Memorandtjm and Articles of Association dat&d
16th February 2003, whi¢h are approveil by the Charty Ccmmission. The company is xegislered as a charity with
the Charrty Commission.
ement
There are currently 28 Members12024.' 321, each of wh¢)m agrees tr> Contribute £1 In the event of the charity
winding up.
Appolntment of trustees
The dire¢tors of the ¢ompany a￿ 81s0 charty trustees for the purpos8$ of charty law and under the companls
Articles of Association are known as the Board of Directors. Under Ihe requiremgnts of the Memorandum and
Articles of ASs￿lation. the Trustees are eligib￿. as the Board of Directors. to appoint addrtional trustees.
The Minister in charge of All Saints Parish Church shall be an ex-officio trustee.
Trust￿ Indu¢tion and training
New trustees are provided with appropiiale induction on their legal obligations whgn they join the Board and are
given the apPrOpr￿te support by the manager and other tW5tee5. Training is given to new trustees 85 and when
required.
Organisation
The board of tfustees normally has up to 7 members, although a general meeting may appoint ￿ditIOnal
trustees. The board nomalfy mèats bi-monthly lo administer the charrty. The manager lJ3nine Perryl 15
appointed by the trustees lo manage the day to day operations of the charrty. To facilitate effeclive operations the
manager has delegated aulhorty. within the terms of delegation approved by the trustees, for operational matters
including fin8nce, empbymenl and service delivery actNty-
Related parti•s
All Saints wrth Sl Frideswyde Parochial Church Cc)un¢il IPCCI owns the building from which the charity operates.
Rev'd E P Thorpe 15 8 trustee for tr*)th organisations. Mr A Mears who Is the cornpany secretary but not a trustee
of th& Charity 1$ also a mernberltrustee of the PCC.
Investrnent powers and policy
Under the Mernorandum and Articles of AS$0¢1*￿n, the charty h8s the power lo invest in any way the trustees
sh.
The trust￿s, having regard (o the liquidity requirements of the company and to the reseThes policy have
operated a policy of keeping available funds in an Interest bearing deposit account wrth the company's bankers.

Paga 3
All Salnts Chlldron's Ventures
(Limited by Guarant¥¢l
Trustees. Report for the year ended 31st August, 2025 Icontlnuedl
Risk managem*nt
The trustees have a risk management and control strategy whi¢h ¢ons1s1 of".
a review of the principal iisks and uncertainties that the Charity faces.,
the establishment of policies, systams and prctedures lo mitigate those risks Identified in the review."
and
the Imp18mentation of procedures designed to minimise or manage any potential impact on Ihe
charity should those risk5 malerialise.
This work has identified that financial sustainability is the major financial risk for the charity. A key element in the
management of financial risk is a regular review of available liquid funds to settle debts as they fall due and
active Management of trade debtor an%Y cred¢tor balances lo ensure sufficient working capital by the charity.
Attention has also been Iocu5sed on non-linancial risks 8rising from the safeguarding of children, fire, heaKh and
safety of client5 and food hygiene. These risks are managed by ensuring accredrtation is up to date. having
robust policies and procedures in place and regular awareness training for staff working in thése oper8tion81
areas.
Ob'èctives and activities
The Charty's objectives are to lal promote and advance good qualty play opportunf(ies for children in out of
school settings in the Borough of Sefton, Merseyside. This included promoting and advancing the care and
education ol such children. Ibl promote and advance the training of persons in providing play, care and
education lor children In out of school settings in the Borough of Sefton. Mer5eyside.
When planning our aclivilie5 for the year, the trustees gave consideration lo the Charty Commission's guidance
on public benefit.
A hievements and erfom)a
urln
the
ear
We continue lo strive for high oualty Childcare and education, whilst k￿pIng the children and staff safe.
Our trustees have continued to work tirelessly lo maintain high standards of care and financial stability during this
time and we w15h lo pass on a big 'Thank You. foi all that they have done and achieved in these trying times.
We have continued lo work with the paren15 and the local ¢ommunity, engaging them whereover possible in our
work and supporting their needs rf we are able.
Staff absenGe has been a continual problem wrth illness, isolalK)n and maternity leave, however, despite the
limited agency staff availability. the remaining staff members have rallied around to keep the child￿n sale and
the s&tting open.
In March 2025 we wère inlc)rmed that our service for thè break1881 club and after school club was no longer
required. We worked wrth the School lo ensure a smooth transrtion for staff and children.
This gave the trustee's the opportunity to work wth the l¢xal authority to expand the services that we offer in the
nursery. with an earfier start time. This 811ows parents lo set off to work OT gain employment in line with the
government 8genda.
Financial Revièw
Results for the year
The results lor the year are Set out on page 6.
Reserves policy
The trustees have ￿vieWed the reserves of the company and have recognised the need to establish an
approprwte level ol working ¢apitsl lo sustain the future operations and obligations in the event ol unforeseen
reductions in il's income streams. The aim of the trustees is lo retain sufficient freely available reserve5
equivalent lo at ￿3St four months essential staff and overhead costs to enable the company to meet ¢s
obligations. The level of f￿elY available reserves required to meet this objective is considered by the trustee$ to
be £90,000. As at 31 sl August 2025 the level of general reserves was £105.80712024". £177,4331. In order to
track this objective and bring focus to the target for building the reserves, lunds are being placed in an
appropriate savings account each year as and when cash flow pemiits.

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All Saints Chlldren's Ventures
(Lifnbted by Guarantee)
Tru$te¢$' Report for the year end8d 31st August, 202S l¢ontlnuedl
Plans for future
riods
We continue to aim for entrianctmènts in our prowsion whereever possible and in line wth government agenda
we are also lookin9 to extend the 2 year old provision and are exploring the possibility of additional accomodation
in the shape of a portacabin or modular building.
We loc* lo expand the CCTV system in order to protect staff and users.
We are looking forward to exploring new opwtunilie5 over the next 12 months including the acromodalion of
younger chihlren frorn January 2026 and supporting our parents through the ongoing events of day to dAy lrfe.
We continue to develop our stsff team and training and development is still our prionty.
We hope to recruit new trustees trj join our team who share our passions for excel￿n￿ in ehikl care.
Trustoes, res
onslbilities in relation to the financial statements
Company and charity law requires the trustees to prepa￿ financial statements for each financwl year vthich gwe
a true and fair view of the stste of affairs of the Company and of rts surplus or defi¢f( for th* year. In preparing
those financial st*ements. the trustees are required lo..
select suitable accounting polries and IF)en apply them con515tently,'
observe the methods and principles on the Charities SORP.,
make judgemenls and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.,
State whether applicable Accounting Standards and Slalemenls of Recornmended Practice have
been followed, subject to any materi81 departures disclosed and explained In the financial statements.,
prepare the financial statement$ on the going concern basis unle88 11 is inapproprigte to presume that
the company will conb'nue in busin9SS.
The trustees are responsible for k8eping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy al
any lime the financial position ol the company and to enable them lo ensure that the financial statements comply
with the Companies Act 20Cf. They arè also rèsponsible for s8feguardirEg the assets of the company and hgnce
for taking reasOna￿e steps for the prevention and dete¢ton of fraud and other irregularities.
This report is prepar8d in ac¢ordan¢e wth the provisions of the Companies Act 2006 applicable to companies
subject lo the small companies. r￿LMe.
This report was approved by the Board of Trustees on 27th January 2026 and signed on its behalf by..
Mrs E Col
Director
ins

Page S
All Saints Children's Vontur8$
(Limited by Guarantee)
Independent Examinar's Rèport to the Trustees of
All Saints Children's Vènturas
I report lo the Iruslees on my èxamination of the accounts of the company for the year ended 31st August 2025.
Responsiblliti•$ and ba515 of report
As the charity trustees ol the company you are responsible for the preparatiori of the accounts in accordance wth
the requirements of the Charitie$ Act 20111'lhe Acl'l.
I report in respect ol my examination of the Compan￿$ accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act
and In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Dirèctians given by the Charty Commission
under section 14515llbl of the Act.
Independent Examinèr's Statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters havè Come to my attention in connection with
the examinatlon giving me cause lo believe that in any material respect".
111 accounting records wère not kept In respe¢t of the company as required by section 130 01 the Act,. or
121 the accounts do not accord with those ie¢ords', or
131 the accounts do not comply with the applicable requiremen15 concerning the fomi and conlenl Df
accounts sel out In the Charities (Accounts and R•portsl Regulations 2008 other than any
requirement that the 8ccoun15 give a Irue and fair view, which is not a matter considered as part of an
Independent examination.
I have no concern5 and have come across no other matters in connection wth the examination lo which attents.on
should be dr8wn In this report In order lo enable a proper understanding of the account$ to be reached.
Mr R J Anderton F.C.A.
R J Anderton Limtted
16117 Hattèrsley House
1 Hattersely Court
Ormskirk
L39 2AY
2nd March 2026

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All Salnts ChlldTen's Ventures
(Limited by Guaranteel
Statement of Financlal A¢tlvitie5 and Income and EX￿nditur0 Account
for tho year ended 31sl August, 2025
Unrastrlct8d R￿1￿¢t•d
Funds
Funds
TOTAL FUNDS
2025
2024
Not•
INCOME FROM..
Investments
3,345
3,345
2.585
Charrtable activities
431,787
12,134
443.921
307,855
TOTAL INCOME
435,132
12.134
447,266
310,440
EXPENDITURE ON..
Charitable activities
306.758
11.634
318,392
273,635
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
306,758
11.634
318.392
273,635
NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITUREI BEFORE
TIiANSFERS
128.374
500
128,874
36.805
GROSS TRANSFERS BETWEEN FUNDS
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
128,374
5QKJ
128.874
36.605
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Totsl funds brought forward at I sl September 2024
177.433
177,433
140.628
Totsl fund8 carried fO￿ard al 31st August, 2025
305.807
500
306,307
177.433
There are no recognised gains or losses other than the nel rnovemenl in funds for the above tsvo finan¢ial pericAYs.
The notes on pages 8 10 11 fomi part of these a¢counl5.

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All Saints Children's Venture
ILlmlt8d by Guarant￿)
Balance Sheet at 315t August, 2025
2025
2024
Note
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
2,350
378,175
380.525
231,￿1
231.381
Total current 8$$8ts
CREDITORS.. AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
74.218
53,928
NET CURRENT ASSETS
306.307
177,433
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
CREDITORS.. AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE
YEAR
306.307
177,433
TOTAL NET ASSETS
306.
07
177.4
FUNDS OF THE CHARITY
Unrestricted
Restricted Funds
305,807
500
177,433
Total charity furYlsTT307
177,4
In approving Ihg$9 financial statements as directors of the company we hereby confim."
lal that for the year stated above the company was enlilled lo the exemption from audit under Section 477 tsf the
Companies Act 20C6',
Ibl that llo notice ha5 been deposited al the r￿iSter8d off￿e of the company pursuant lo Secth)n 476 of the
Companies Act 20(K requesting that an audrt be conducted for the year ended 31st August, 2025 and
Icl Ihal we acknov41•dge our respon5ibililies for..
111 ensuring that the company keeps accounting records which comply with the reqU1￿MentS of the Act." and
121 preparing financial st*emenls which give a true and fair view of the stale of affairs of the company as at the
end of the financial year. and of rt5 profil or loss for the year then ended in accordance with the requirements of
the Companies Act I'the Acl'l, and which otherwise comply wrth the provisions of th8 Companies Act r8lating lo
financial statements, so far as applicable to the company.
The financial statements S￿ prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable lo companies $ubje¢t to the
small companies. regime.
Approved by the Board ol Trustees on 27th January 2026 and signed on ts behalf by..
dilh Collins
M5 Anne Pennington
Company Registration Number..
1099040
The notes on pages 8 10 11 form part of these accounts.

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All Saints Children's V8ntur•$
(Limited by Guaranteel
Notes to the Financlal Statements
for the year ended 31st August, 2025
Accountlng poll¢l•s
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical ¢o$t convention except for the valu*ion of
nvestment assets, which are shown al market value. The financial statements havè been prepared In accordance
with the Statement ol Rectsmmended Practice- Accounting and Reporting by Charities ISORP 2015 FRS 1021.
appluble UK Accounting Standards and the Companias Act 2006.
The con7pany has taken advantage of the exemption in FRS102 from the requiremen15 to preparè a cash flow
ststernenl on the grounds that rt is a small Company.
Funds
General funds ￿present the funds of the charty that are not subject to any reslTlCtion5 regarding their use and are
available for application on the general purposes of the charity. Funds designated for a particular purpose by the
trustees are also unreslrided.
Restricted fund$ S￿ funds subject lo specific conditions imposed by the donors or through the lem15 of an appeal.
The accounts include all transactions. assets and liabilities for which the charty is held responsible in law. They do
not include the accounts C•f groups that owe their main affiliation to another body.
Turnover
Turnover comprises the amounts receivable in respect of grants. donations and childcare lees.
In¢omo from:
Investments
Dividends and inlerg8t are accounted for when due and payable. Interest enlillements aro ¥ccounted for as they
accrue. Tax recoverable on such income is recognised in the same accounting period.
Expgnditur¢ on-
Charrtable aclivilies
Charitable activrties comprisas thosg costs Incurred by th8 ¢harity in the delivery of ils activrties and $eFviGes for Ils
beneficiarie5. 11 includes both the costs that can be allDca18d direct￿ to such 8clivrties and those costs ()f an
indirect nature nece55ary lo support them.
Irrecovèrable VAT
All resourc8s expended are classified under activty headings that aggregate all costs ￿lated to the category.
Irrecoverable VAT is charged again51 the category of resources expended for wh￿h rt was incurred.
Contingent Liabilities and Provislon$
In accordance wrth th8 SORP. a contingent liability is discbsed for lttose grants, which do not represent liabiliti'es,
where the possible obligation. which arises from past events. will only be confirmed by the o¢¢urren¢e of one or
more uncertain future events not wholly within the trustees, control. ProM5ions are recognised lor those grants
where there is uncertainty as to the timing or amount. and any un¢ertainly regarding the amount is more than one
of ¢Jetemining a basis for reasonable astimation of the liabilty arising from that consliuclNe obligation.
Charitable status and tsmation
As a registered charty, the company benefts from rates, relièf and is general￿ exempl from income tax and
corpoialion tax. The charity is not reglSttr¥J lor value added tax.

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All Saints Children's Ventures
ILimit•d by Guaranteel
Notes to the Financial Statèments
for the year ended 31st ALtgust. 2025
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
TOTAL
2025
Unrestri¢tod Restricted TOTAL
Funds
Fund$
2024
INCOME FROM..
2 Investments
Dividend5 and interest (including any
reclaimed tax)..
- on cash Llepx)sts
3.345
3,345
2,585
2,585
3 Charltable activities
Childcare leos
Earty Years Education Funding
Other Grants
Fundraising
Volunteer Labour
Uniform Sales
Miscellaeous income
207.109
223 034
207,109
223,034
11,651
819
178.241
119.776
178.241
119.776
7,581
253
11.651
483
7.581
336
253
1.203
105
1.787
1,203
1.565
105
439
443,921 7f274
1.585
439
307.855
12,134
7,581
EXPENDITURE ON..
4 Charitable activities
Wage5 and 5alane5
Employers National Insurance
Staff pension costs
Agency wages costs
Staff uniforms and training wsts
Children's Uniforms
Marketing and advertising
Recruitment costs
Rent pay8ble
Insurance
Cleaning and waste disposal
Repairs and maintenance
Telephone & internet
A¢tivity supplies
Carnputers and Softsvare
Refreshment5
Legal and professional fees
Printing, postage and stationery
Bank charges
Subscriptions
Charitable donations
Sundries
Independent examination
CCTV System
Outdoor Play Area
242,112
6,781
3,832
6,083
248,195
8,781
3,832
198,127
5,178
3,065
5,381
203,508
5,178
3,065
286
2.081
1.197
1,167
536
28.11
1.856
580
340
955
7.525
1,138
4.700
520
627
715
568
1,889
1,226
597
704
27.291
2,029
860
230
823
4,622
1,798
6.283
600
571
828
2,107
1.500
3.389
1.226
2,081
1,197
967
536
28.1(
1,856
200
704
27,291
2.029
230
823
7,428
1,798
6,683
600
571
828
2.107
483
1,235
340
340
955
5,525
1,138
4,700
520
627
715
568
2,804
2,000
400
483
1,235
340
1,317
80
3,264
4,326
266,054
1.317
80
3,264
4,326
273,635
306,758 T392
7,581

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All Saints Children's Ventures
ILimit8d by Guarant¢¢l
Notes to the Financial Statèmènts
for the year ended 31st August, 2025
S Staff Costs
2025
2024
Wages and Salaries
Social Security Costs
Pension Costs
248,195
6,781
3,832
203,508
5,178
3,065
The average number of full-lime equivalent èmplo￿5 linduding casual and part-lime staffl employed by the
company during the year was as ft)Ilows
2025
2024
Administration
Projects, aclivrties and sessions
15
During the year the charity ￿ployed members of staff as detailed above. None12024'. None) of whom earned
more than £60.000 p.a. The trustees ￿ceiVed £Nil remuneration12024'. £Nill during the ye8r. Trustee5 were
feimbursed Iravelling and 5ubsislence expenses of £Nil12024. £Nill foi the year. There were no other
disclos•abl* transa¢b'on$ in respect of tsuslees, persons closely conngctgd with them or other related parties
6 Pensions
The company operales a NEST dèfined contribution schemes in respect ol employees. The scheme and its
asset5 are held by independent managers. The pan$ion charge iepresents contributions due from the company
an¢J ¥mounted to £383212024. £30651.
7 Debtorn=
2025
2024
Trade debtors
PTepay7nents and accrued income
2,350
8 Liabilltl•s- Amounts falling due wlthln ong year
2025
2024
Trade Creditors
Other tsxes and Social security costs
Accrual$ and def8rred income
814
1.622
51,492
427
73,791
74,
9 Anafysis of Net Assets by Fund
Unrèstri¢t¢d Restricted
Funds
Funds
Totsl
Current Assets
Current Liab11ilies
Liabilth'es after more than one year
380,525
174.7181
380,525
174.2181
500
Fund Balance

Pag9 11
All Saints Children's Ventur¥$
ILirnited by Guarant8è1
Not8s to the Financial Statements
for the year èndèd 31st August, 2025
10 Movement on funds
At1st
September
2024
Incoming
Resourcss
Iln¢. gains
At31st
August,
2025
Outgoing
Resources
Transfepa
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Modulai Building Fund
Total unrestricted funds
177,433
435.132
306,758
1200.0001
200,000
105,807
200,000
305,807
177.433
435,132
306,758
Rèstricted funds
Resources and Training
Higher Needs Funding
Big lunch event
Charitable donations
2 Year Old Provision
3,554
3,611
400
483
4,086
12.134
3,554
3,611
400
483
3.586
11,634
500
500
Total funds
177,433
447.26S
318,392
3C6.307
11 Fund Detalls
D¢lails of the various funds held by the charity are 85 follows..
Namè of fund
Descriptlon, natur¢ and purposes of tho fund
Unreslricled funds
General fund
MI￿￿1ar Building Fund
Any monies not included in any other fund.
Thts relates to money set aside for the outside accomodalion.
Restricted funds
Resources and Training This rèlates to money received towards additional resources and Irainiro neals.
Higher Needs Funding
This relates to money received towards supporting children with Higher Needs.
Big lunch event
Thi5 relates lo money rec8iv8d towards the costs ol holdin9 the event.
Charrtable donations
This relates to money raised on behalf of other charrt*s.
2 Year Old Promsion
This relates to money re¢eived towards extending the 2 year old offer.
12 Related Parties
During the period the charty paid £12,16812024. £13.1231 to All Saints with St Fridewde PCC a chafty to
which some trustees of th15 charity are related, as mentioned In the trustee's, annual report.
13 Taxation
As a ¢harity, All Saints Children's Vgnlures is exempl from lax on income 8nd 98ins to the extent that these are
appl￿ to its charitable objects. No tax charges have arisen in the Charty.
14 Contingent liabilities
The company had no conlingenl Iiabilrties at 31st August. 202512024.. None).
15 Capital commitments
The company had no ¢8PIt81 ¢ommilmen15 at 31 sl August, 2￿2512024. £Nil l.
16 Mèmbers. liabilrty
The company is limrted by guarantee. and. in the event of the winding up of the company. the liability of each
member (including those members who have served within the prewous twelve monthsl is limited to a
contribution of £1 towards the cost of dissolution and the liabilitiè$ In¢uired by the charity while the contributor
Was a member.