COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 05694789 CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1114769 THE UPPER DALES CHILD CARE PARTNERSHIP (A COMPANY LIIVllTED BY GUARANTEE) ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31- MARCH 2024 O'R¢illy Chartered Accountants Kiln Hill Market Place HA WES. North Yorkshire
THE UPPER DALES CHILD CARE PARTNERSHIP REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1114769 TRUSTEES REPORT 5T YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 The directors of the charitable company (the charity) are its Trustees for the pUoSe of charity law. In this report they are collectively referred to as the Trustees. The company is administered by the Trustees, the Trustees who served during the year were: Trustee Director& Sharon Guy Stanley Roocroft Daniel James Cockett Sandra Bell Jacqueline Berry Ann Rigby Davinia Hinde - Resigned 24 January 2024 - Appointed August 2023 Company Number 05694789 Charity Number 1114769 Principal Address & Registered Office Dalesplay Town Head Hawes North Yorkshire DL8 3RQ Bankers Barclays Bank Market Place Hawes North Yorkshire -J!L8 3QY:___..... Accountants O'Reilly Chartered Accountants Kiln Hill Market Place Hawes North Yorkshire
THE UPPER DALES CHILD CARE PARTNERSHIP ST YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 TRUSTEES REPORT Tlie Trustees present their report and financial statements for the year ended 31" March 2024. The legal and administrative inforniation set out on page I forms part of this report. Princi al Activi The principal activity of the cliaritsble Company has continued to be the provision of child care facilities in the Wensleydale and Swaledale Upper Dales region. Directors and Trustees The directors of the charitable company (the charity) are its Trustees for the purpose of charity law and thrnughout this report are collectively referred to as Trustees. The Trustees who served during the year are as presented on page l. Governin Instrument The Charity is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association. Tl)e company was originally formed on ISI February 2006 as a company Limited by Guarantee, registered under the Companies Act 1985. The Memorandum and Articles of Association were amended on 18, January 2012. Mana ement and Governance A all ements The Charity and its property is administered and managed by the Trustees. Where there is a requirement for an individual to be appointed as a Trustee. suitable people are identified by the existing Trustees and are then invited to take up the role. The Chair of the Trustees is responsible for ensuring that any new Trustees are aware of their responsibilities, the approach and aims of the charity, and letting them liave sight of tlie governing documents. Matters arising are dealt with by the Trustees, and are deterniined by a inajority vote. The Trustees are responsible for reviewing and identifyii)g risks that the charity faces to enable them to protect the assets of the charity. Histo Ob'ectives and how our Activities Deliver Public Bene The Partnership first formed as an unincorporated body in February 2002, initially seeking to quantify the potential demand for additional organised, out of school. Child care facilities in the Wensleydale and Swaledale aa. This led lo a clarifyin<F of the group's objectives and to thc aiid commence its operations. si Until 31 March 2007, the organisation had conducted its activities through an unincorporated entity known as Upper Dalcs Child Care Partncrship, registered charity iiumber 1104057. On I, April 2007, the activities and assets were transferred into this company, registered charity number 1114769. The company is also known as Dalesplay.
THE UPPER DALES CHILD CARE PARTNERSHIP YEAR ENDED 31 ST MARCH 2024 TRUSTEES, REPORT The Charity's objects, 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 community groups and by: Offering appropriate play facilities and training courses, together with the right of parents to take responsibility for and io become involved in the activities of such groups, ensuring tliat such groups offer opportunities for children whatever their race. culture. religion. means or ability: and Encouraging the study of the needs of sucl) children and their families and proinoting public interesi in and reCOlt10n of such needs in the local areas. The Trustees believe that the activities Caled out by the Charity to achieve its objectives are for the public benefit, and the Trustees have had regard to Charity Cominission guidance on public benefit. The Cliarity provides facilities that would othenvise not exTSt in the area. There are very few childcare providers in tlie Upper Dales region and without the Charity there would not be enough funded nursery places to meet dernand. Achievements and Perfomiances The main activity of the Charity continues to be the provision and management of childcare facilities. The website is regularly updated and is a valuable source of inforniation for parents and visitors. Social Inedia is used to keep parents infornied of holiday clubs, fundraising events and useful infomiation - this is proving to be an effective method of communication to ensu all parents are fully inforined. stsff have all gained recognised qualifications to NVQ level 3 or above to work in early years and continue their professional developjnent by continually undergoing online training wilh Noodlenow who specialise in early years training. Pediatric first aid training has taken place, ensuring all staff have up to date knowledge in how to administer first aid. Th¢ manager has a BA Honours degree in Early Years Education. Achievements for last financial year include" gaining silver award for healthy school meals. We have developed our emotional wellbeing resources to help teach the children and staff about caring for our and one another's wellbeing. We upgrading our interior lighting to new energy elTIcient LED lighting and we have purchased new storage equipment to_be_used in tlie main ri)oms w jth_th¢..Gbildr¢n.tQ..5torc .and..displqy.toys fo.r.¢asy... . access for tKem to get-. We also purchased a large wooden arch"_dén-for the ducklings room to create a quiet, ¢almin8 Story corner for ihe children to chill out in and take time out to read books.
THEUPPER DALES CHILD CAREPARTNERSHIP YEAR ENDED 31 sr MARCH 2024 TRUSTEES. REPORT Financial Review The Trustees present the accounts for the year ended 31. March 2024 in pages 7 to 14 of this report. At the 31, March 2024, the general reserves stood at £47.782 (2023: £34.198) and the restricted fund at £80,002 (2023: £94,452). Reserves Polic Based on the current year's operating expenditure, the unrestricted funds will cover 2 months operations. The company would like to build the reserves to extend this period to 6 to 12 months. The company relies on continuous incoming resources in order to operate. Future Plans The Partnership aims to continue to provide a high stsndard of childcare from its current facilities, developing opportunities and improving facilities further by constantly monitoring and iinproving the services provided to make sure that parentslguardians are receiving the childcare services that they require. There are continuing working relationships with Richmondshire District Council and North Yorkshire County Council. The very good working relationship with Hawes Cominunity Primary School and The BAWB Federdtion will continue and we look forward to work closely with the new Noith Yorkshire Council following the reorganizalion of the District Councils across the County. Futuft plans include ensuring ive are ready with adequate staffin8 to impleinent the 9 montli+ funding in September 2024 and installing a new CCTV system.
THEUPPER DALES CHILD CARE PARTNERSHIP YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 TRUSTEES, REPORT l O. Statement of Trustees, res onsibilities Company & Charity law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for eacli financial year wliich show a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and its financial activities for tliat year. In preparing those financial statements, the Trustees are required to." Observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP. Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently. Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent: State whether applicable accounting standards and ststements of recommended practice have been followed. subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial staternents. and Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presuine that the charity will Continue in operational existence. Tlie Trustees a responsible for keeping accounting records, which disclose with reasonable accuracy the financial position of the charity and enable thein to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. Thcy are also rcsponsiblc for safcguarding the asscts of thc charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and delection of fraud and otlier irregularities. The Trust¢es consider that they have complied with the duty in section 4 of the 2006 Charities Act. This report is prepared in accordanee with the Small Company Regime (section 419(2) of the Company's Act 2006), and with the special provisions relating to small companies within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006. Accountsnts The Trustees intend to propose that O'Reilly Chartered Accountants be re-appointed as accountants. Signed on behalf of the Trustees on Mr S Roocroft .Jd&LRi8tsy_{A" cAiiis.CliairL Ms S Bell
THE UPPER DALES CHILD CARE PARTNERsP ST YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 INDEPENDENT EXAMtNER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE UPPER DALES CHILDCARE PARTNERSHIP I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the company for the year ended 31° March 2024, which are set out on pages 7 to 14. Responsibilities and basis ofi'eporl As the charity's trustees of the company (and also its directors for the pulyoses of company law) you are responsible for the preparalion of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('Ihe 2006 Acl,). Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Acl and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my exnInation of your charity's accounts as carried oul under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (the '2011 Act,). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by ihe Charily Coinmission under seLlion 145(5) (b) ofihe 2011 ALI. Jndependenl exaiiiiiier 's i'eporl I have completed my examination. I confirm ihal no matters have come to my attention in connection wilh the examination giving me cause lo believe: l ) accounting records were not kept in respect of the company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act" or 2) the accounis do not accord with those accounting records. or 3) the accounts do not comply with the accounting requireinents of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examinaiion: or 4) the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended practice for accounting and reporting by charities [applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)]. I hlive no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the -.a£OountshL[O0Q . ................................ ....................................... ................. .__..._.. G Ritzema FCA O'Reilly. Chartered Accountants Kiln Hill, Market Place HAWES North Yorkshire. DL8 3RA Date..
THE UPPER DALES CHILD CARE PARTNERSHIP tNCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3 1ST MARCH 2024 GENERAL PURPOSE FUND 2024 2023 Income Childcare NYCC Early Years Funding Donation Funding Other Income 115,465 31,601 503 1.189 148,758 95,146 30,450 ,015 994 127,605 Less Expenditure Wages Pension Costs Play Resources, Consumables and Workshops Rental of Prernises Rates and Water Light and Heat Cleaning and Refreshments Repairs & Renewals Insurances Postage and Stationery Telephone and Intemet Subscriptions and Registralions Educational Visits Motor and Travel Expenses Independent Examiners Bookkeeping Fundraising Expenses Staff Training and Uniform Depreciation Sundry Expenses 103,683 1.908 11,225 .200 325 2,846 I,973 ,311 2,590 442 1,113 1.054 92,493 1.321 8,301 1,200 270 3,714 1,865 3,282 2,285 1,049 945 959 2,023 351 275 854 1,966 35 1,856 432 97 931 ,717 186 -122,90> -. 4,702 Surplus/(Deficit) For The Year 13,584 General Pun)ose Fund al 1° April 2023 34,198 General Purpose Fund as at 31" Mareb 2024 47,782 34,198
THE UPPER DALES CHILD CARE PARTNERSHIP ST STATEMENT OF FtNANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Nole General Pur Restricted Funds Total 2024 Total 2023 Fund Income Income from Childcare Services 147,066 147,066 125,596 Income from Fundraising Income from Donations & Grants 1,692 1,000 2.692 8,899 Total Ineome 148,758 1.000 149,758 134,495 Expenditure Expenditure on Charitable Activities Governance Costs 132,81K) 15,450 148,250 2,374 136,864 2.288 Tolal Expenditure Net (Outgoing)IIncoming Resources 135,174 13,584 15,450 (14,450) 150,624 (866) 139,152 (4,657) Fund Balances at ISI April 2023 34.198 94,452 128,650 133,307 Fund Balances at 31" March 2024 47,782 80,002 127,784 128,650 There were no other recognised gains or losses other than those shown above. All incoming resources and resources expended derive from continuing activities.
THE UPPER DALES CHILD CARE PARTNERSHIP BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST MARCH 2024 Notes 2024 2023 Fixed Assets Tangible Assets 86,833 98,179 Current Assets Stock Other Debtors Cash at Bank and in Hand 242 2,649 41,053 130,777 266 5,868 27,050 131,363 Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year Creditors and Accruals 2,993 2,713 Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 127,784 128,650 The Funds of the Charity General Purposes Fund Restricted Funds 47,782 80,002 34.198 94,452 Total Funds 127,784 128,650 For ihe financial year ended )151 March 2024 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 Companies Act 2006. No member of the Company has deposited a notice, pursuant to section 476, requiring an audit of these financial statements under the requirements of the Coinpanies Act 2006. The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for ensuring that the coinpany keeps accounting records which comply with section J98 of the Act and for preparing financial statements which give a true aF)d fair vi¢w of the state of affairs of the company as at the end of the financial year and of its profit or loss for the financial year. These financial statements havc been prcpared in aceordanee with the special provisions relating to . Leonslitute-the. annual .aount$..__ required by ihe Companies ACÉ 2006 and a for circulaiion to members of the company. The notes on page5 1 to 14 forni part of these aOunts. These financial statements w¢r¢ approved 05] behalf of the Trustees on Mr S Roocroft Ms A Rigby (Acting Chair) Ms S Bell
THE UPPER DALES CHILD CARE PARTNERSHIP NOTES TO THE FINANCtAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 ST Accountin Policies a) Basis of Pre aralion The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with 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 (FRS102) - Charities SORP (FRS102). the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006. Assets and liabilities are initially recogniscd at historical cost or transaction value unle55 Otherwise stated in tlie )-elevant accounting policy note(s). ible Fixed Assets Depreciation is provided on cost over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Equipment Property 250/0 Reducing Balance 4.1797% Straight Line {23yrs and I I months from 1.4.07) It is the company's policy not to capitalise a fixed asset under the value of £200. c) Funds The three accumulaled funds are a5 follows: Ceneral Purposes Fund: Aggregate of surplusl(deficit) from charilable activities retained for general purposes. Restricted Property Fund: Amounts received to cover the capital cost of the building; this is LEing released to the general reserves over the life of the asset. Restricted Equipment Fund: Amounts received to cover the capital cost of the new equipmenL this is being released to general reserves over the life of the asset. dr" Ineom Income from donalions: grants including capital grants: and any other income is included in incoming resources when these aTe receivable, eXpt as follows: When the donors specify ihat donations and grants given to the charity must be used in future accounting periods, the income is deferred until those periods. When donors impose conditions which have to be fulfilled before the charity becomes entitled to use such income. the income is deferred and not included in incoming resources until the pre-condilions for use have been met. -io-
THE UPPER DALES CHILD CARE PARTNERSHIP NOTES TO THE FtNANCIAL STATEMJ ENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 ST When donors specify that donations and grants, including capital grants, are for particular restricted purposes. which do not amount to pre-conditions regarding enlitlemeni this income is included in incoming resources of restricted funds when receivable. e) T&¥ation The organisation is a registered charity and accordingly is exempt from taxation on its income and gains where they are applied for charitable purposes. enditure Expenditure is recognised on the accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the chariiy in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. Governance costs include the costs associated with meeting the statutory requirements of the Charity. rm The organisation has paid employees. and also relies on the 5ervice5 of voluntary helpers. 24 023 Employee Costs: Gross Salaries Employer's National Insurance Total 102,166 1,517 103,683 93,757 507 94,264 During the year to 31" March 2024, the charity had l (2023: 1) fijll time members of staff, And 5 (2023: 5) part-time staff. I:here-were fto.-ethployees wiÉh.em-tiluiiients-abovtr£6(5-UUU-dui41igiheyea .
THE tSPPER DALES CHILD CARE PARTNERSHIP NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 ST Fixed Assets Leasehold Land & Bui Idin ui Total Cost at I" April 2023 Additions Disposals Cost at 31" March 2024 277,725 35,866 2,450 313,591 2,450 277,725 38,316 316,041 Depreciation at I" April 2023 Depreciation Charge Elimination on Disposal Depreciation at 31 $1 March 2024 185,792 11.612 29,620 2,184 215,412 13.796 197.404 31,804 229,208 NBV 31" March 2024 80,321 6,512 86,833 NBV 31" March 2023 91,933 6,246 98,179 Other Debiors 2024 2023 Childcare Receivables Prepayments PAYE 2.784 3,084 2,649 2,649 Creditors and Deferred Income 2024 2023 Creditors Accruals 2,993 2,713 ncllia fm vement in Fund Fund General Restricted Fund Total Funds Fund At I. April 2023 Retained (Deficit)/Surplus for the year 34,198 13,584 94,452 (14.450) 128,650 (866) Balance ai 31" March 2024 47.782 80,002 127,784 -12-
THE UPPER DALES CHILD CARE PARTNERSHIP NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEwfs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 ST Restricted funds relate to donations and grants received. As at 31° March 2024 Restricted funds were made up as follows: 2024 2023 Equipment Property 1,354 78,648 80,002 1,814 92,638 94,452 The general purpose fund of the charity may be applied for any charitable pu0$¢ at the discretion of the trustees. ital Commitments At 31. March 2024, the charity had no capital Commitments. cnditurc General Restricted 2024 Total 2023 Total Charitable Activities Wages Pension costs Play Resources, Consumables And Workshop Rental of Premises Rates and Water Light and Heat Cleaning and Refreshments Repairs and Renewals Insurances Postage and Stationery Telephone and Internet Subscriptions and Registrations F.ducational Visits -Idotoi-aiid.T.iaVèl-Epti15eS Fundraising Expenses Staff Training and Uniforni Depreciation Independent Examiners Fees Bookkeeping Sundry Expenses 103.683 1,908 103,683 1,908 92,493 ,321 11,225 1,200 325 2,846 1,973 1,311 2,590 442 1.113 1,054 11,225 1,200 325 2,846 1,973 4,931 2,590 442 8,301 1,200 270 3,714 1,865 7,552 2,285 1,049 945 959 3,620 1,054 275 854 1.966 2,023 351 35 275 854 13,796 2,023 351 35 97 931 13,696 1,856 432 186 11,830 Grand Total 135,174 15,450 150,624 139,152 -13-
THE UPPER DALES CHILD CARE PARTNERSHIP ST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Donations Fundraisin & Grants GeneraI Restricted 2024 Total 2023 Total Donation Income Fundraising Income Vouchers Department of Health Two Ridings Grant 503 319 503 319 5,340 565 31 963 2.000 870 870 1,000 1,000 1,692 1,000 2,692 8,899 -14-