BOBTAILS FULL DAY CARE
(REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1105338)
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024

BOBTAILS FULL DAY CARE
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Officers and Trustees
Chalr Person
Tracy Hopkins
Vlce Chalr
Glenn Jordan
Secretary
Debra 8ennett
Treasurer
Sarah Smithson
Trustee
Hannah Punchard
Charlly number
1180510
Prlnclpal address
Bernice Terrace
Lipson Vale
Plymouth
Devon
PL4 7HW
Independei examlner
Tamar Accounting
Citadel Lodge
2a Elliot Streel
Plymouth
Devon
PLI 2PP
Bankers
Lloyds fsB
8 Royal Parade
Plymouth
PLI IHB

BOBTAILS FULL DAY CARE
CONTENTS
Page
Report of the Trustees
Independent examiner's report
statemet of financial activities
Balance sheet
Notes lo the finoncial statements
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BOBTAILS FULL DAY CARE
(REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1105338)
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024
The trustees present their report and flnancial stalemenls lor fhe year ended 31
July 2024,
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the
accounting policies set oul in note I to the financial stalements and comply wilh
the charity's governing document. the Charities Act 201 l and "Accounting and
Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to
charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting
standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS1021 effeclive I
January 20191.
struclure
overnance an
mana
emenl
Bobtails Full Day Care is governed by the Charity Commission and has adopled
the relevant governing document from 91h Februory 2001.
The Chair and Trustees of the Committee can vote on a new Trustee at ony lime
Ihrough the year and at the Annual Generol Meeting usually held in October
each year.
Ob
ecllves and actlvltles
The principal activity of the charity is the provision of childcare including before
and After School Clubs and holidoy activities for children in Ihe Lipson,
Plymoulharea.The Pre-school is a body in membership of the Pre-school
Learning Alliance. The aims of the Pre-school are to enhance the development
and education of children primarily under statutory School age by encouraging
parents to understand and provide for the needs of their children through
communily groups and by., lal offering appropriole play, education and care
facilities, family learning and extended hours groups. together with the right of
parents to toke responsibility for and to become involved in the activitie5 of such
groups, ensuring that such groups offer opportunities for all children whatever
their race, culture, religion, means or ability., Ibl encouraging the study of the
needs of such children and their families and promoting public interest in and
recognition of such needs in the local areas,. Icl instigating and adhering lo and
furthering the aims and objecls of Ihe Pre-school Leorning Alliance. We are open
50 weeks OF the year providing such services.
All trustees have complied with the duties in section 4 of the 2006 Act to have
due regard to guidance on public benefit as published by the commission.
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BOBTAILS FULL DAY CARE
(REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1105338)
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024-
Flnanclal Revlew
The balances in our Accounts at the close of business on 31 July 2024 were
Main account £21,629.08, No2 Account £31,575.13. There is also £61,468.83
in our Conlingency Funds. This is to cover 3 months running costs, any
redundancies, maintenance repairs or renewals to the building that moy
come up in the next financial year.
Public benefit stalemenl
The trustees have complied with their duty to have due regard lo the
guidance on public benefit published by the commission when exercising
their powers or duties.
Trustees, Res
onslbllltles
Law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires Ihe trustees to prepare
financial statements for each financial year which give o true and fair view of the
charity's state of affairs during Ihe financial period and of its financial position at
the end of the period. In preparing these accounts. the trustees are required to:
select suitable accounting policies ond apply them consistently,,
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
state whether Ihe applicable accounting standards and statements of
recommended practice have been followed subject lo any departures
disclosed and explained in the financial stalements; and
prepare the accounts on a going concern basis, unless it is inappropriate
lo presume that the charity will continue in business.
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BOBTAILS FULL DAY CARE
(REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1105338)
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024
Approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf by.,
Signature..
Signatory Name.................
Date..
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BOBTAILS FULL DAY CARE
(REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1105338)
Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees on the accounts of the charlty for
the year ended 31 July 2024
Report of Ihe Independent Examlner to the trvslees
I report to Ihe Trustee5 on my examination of the financial statement of Bobtails
Full Doy Care (the Charityl for the year ended 31 July 2024 on pages 5 10 1 l.
Respecllve responslbllltles of trustees and examlners
As the trustees of the charity, you are responsible For the preparation of the
financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charitios Act
2011 (the 2011 Acti.
I report in respect of my examination of the Charity's financial statements carried
out under section 145 of the 2011 Act. In carrying out my examination, I have
followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under
seclion 145151 Ibl of the Act.
Independent examlners statemenl
I have cornpleled my examination. I confirm thot no material matters have
come lo our attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to
believe that in any material respect..
I I l accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by
section 130 of the 2011 Act,. or
121 the financial statements do not accord wilh those records., or
131 the financial statements do not comply with the applicable requirements
concerning the form and content of accounts set oul in the charities IAccounls
and Reports) Regulotions 2008 other than any requirement that the occounls
give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered a5 parl of an
independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with
the examination to which attenlion should be drawn in Ihis report in order to
enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Davld Mackeen
Tamar Accounting
2A Elliol Street
The Hoe
Plymouth
PLI 2PP
14 May 2025
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BOBTAILS FULL DAY CARE
STATEMENT OF PINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024
2024
Unreslrlcted
Funds
2023
U nreslflcted
Fvnd$
NOTES
INCOME FROM..
Incoming Resources
256.954
238,226
EXPENDITURE ON..
Resources Expended
251.135
250.435
Net Income/expendSture for Ihe yearl
net movement In funds
5.819
112,2091
Fund balances as at l August 2023
81,696
103,891
Transler51o Conlingency Fund
19,9861
Fund balance$ at 31 July 2024
87,515
81,696
The slalemenl ol financial activities includes oll goins ond105es recognised in the year.
All income and expendilure derive from continuing aclivilies.
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BOBTAILS FULL DAY CARE
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 JULY 2024
2024
2023
Notes
Flxed assels
Tangible assets
38,332
39,207
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
10,180
114.723
124,903
4,423
113,726
118,149
Credllois: amovnts falllng due
wlthln one year
Deferred Income
720
15,000
15,720
660
15,000
15,660
Nel current as5etS
109,183
102,489
Total assets less current Ilabllllles
147,515
141,696
Capltal and Reserves
Unrestricted funds
Contigency Funds
87,515
60.000
81,696
60,000
147,515
141.696
The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 14 May 2025
Rachel Dix
Childcare Manager
The notes on pages 9 to I I form part of these accounts
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BOBTAILS FULL DAY CARE
(REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1105338)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024
l Accountlng policles
1.1 Basls or preparlng the flnanclal slalemenls
The financial slatemenls of the charity, which is o public benefit entity under
FRSI 02, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP IFRSI 021
"Accounting and Reporling by Charities: Statement of recommended
Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with
the Financial Reporting Standard applicable to the UK and Republic of
Ireland IFRS1021, Financial Reporting standard102 'The Financial Reporting
standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland and the Charities Act
201 l . The financial statements have been prepared under Ihe hislorical cost
convention.
7.2 Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the
chorily has entitlement to the funds, it is probable thal the income will be
received and the amount can be recognised reliably.
1.3 Expendlture
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure os soon as there is a legal or
constructive obligation committing Ihe charily to that expenditure, it is
probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement
and the omount of the obligotion can be measured reliably. Expenditure is
accounted for on an accruals basis and hos been classified under headings
that aggregate all cost related to that category.
1.4 Cash and cash equlvalenls
Cash and cosh equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call wilh
banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three
months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within
borrowings in current liabilities.
Derecognltlon of Ilnanclal Ilabllitles
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the Charity's contractual
obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
1.5 Taxatlon
The Charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities
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BOBTAILS FULL DAY CARE
(REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1105338)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1.6 Fund Accountlng
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charilable objectives
at the discretion on Ihe trustees,
Reslricled funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the
objectives of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or
when funds are raised for particular restricled purposes.
Fvrlher explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund 15 included in the
note5 to the financial stalements.
1.7 Related party dlsclosures
There were no Trustee's expenses paid for the year ended 31 July 2024 nor for
the prior period.
2 Tanglble Flxed Assels and Depreclallon
Tangible fixed assets. excluding freehold land, are stated al cost led
accumulated depreciation. Land is Staled at valuation.
Depreciation is calculated so as to write of the cost of fixed asse15 over their
e51imated useful lives on the following bases.,
Fixtures and Fittings - 2510 per annum reducing balance
Equipment
25% per onnum reducing balance
Motor Vehicles
25% per annum reducing balance
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BOBTAILS FULL DAY CARE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024
Incomlng Resovices
Unreslrlcted
Funds
2024
Unrestricted
Funds
2023
Fees
Plym CC
Grants
Fundraising
Other Income
Interest earned
113,332
140.649
93,963
139,341
4,224
698
238,226
1,244
256.954
Unrestrlcled
Funds
2024
Unrestrlcted
Fvnds
2023
Resources Expended
Purchases
Wages lincl gronl funding lo stofll
Ers Nl and HMRC
Pensions
R8nl ILVTI
9,622
184.852
13,590
5.428
9,WO
5,833
1,109
3.184
786
554
720
1,447
1,623
48
638
341
1,249
870
422
1,5(X)
850
1.137
410
891
1,010
1,455
875
1.436
255
251.135
13,154
177,072
12,637
5,915
12,000
2,708
1,630
3,983
944
769
660
1,407
2,220
Moinlenancel Repair/Renewals
Cleaning ond Laundry
Equipment
Bank Charges
Accountancy
Guordion HR Support
Hol Dinners
Advertising
Poyroll Services
Professionol Fees
Insurance
Slolionery
Uniform
Telephone
Sloll Troining
Gifts
Trovel
Heollh Assured
Sundry Expenses
Sloroge U nil
Depreciolion Expense
Mini Bus Expen5e5
Subscriptions
732
152
1,874
1,016
1,985
881
1,220
32
750
1,194
1.428
1,165
1.476
220
250,435
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BOBTAILS FULL DAY CARE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024
5 Trustees
None of fhe trustees lor anyone connected with them) received any remuneration
or benefits during the year,
6 Tanglble flxed assets
Leasehold
Imp
Flxtures
Molor
Equlpmenl and Flttings vehlcles
Total
Cost
Al l Augusl 2023
Additions
Di5posoIs
At 31 July 2024
35,710
28,929
25.631
6,900
97,170
35,710
28,929
25,631
6,900
97,170
Depreclatlon and Impalrment
At l August 2023
Charge for year
Eliminated on disposol
At 31 July 2024
27,242
422
24,972
165
5,749
288
57,963
875
27,664
25,137
6,037
58,838
Carrylng amount
At 31 July 2024
35,710
1,265
494
863
38,332
At 31 July 2023
35,710
1,687
659
39,207
7 Debtors
2024
2023
Amounts falllng due wllhln one year:
Trade Debtors
10,180
4.423
10,180
4,423
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BOBTAILS FULL DAY CARE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024
Creditors:
2024
2023
Amounts falllng due wllhln one year:
Fees Paid in advance
Accruals ond deferred income
720
660
720
660
9 General Reserves
2024
2023
Balance b/fvh/d
Transfer to Contingency Fund
Surplus/lDeficill for the year
81,696
103,891
19,9861
112,2091
5,819
Balance clfwd
87,515
81,696
Pagell