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
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YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The directors of the charitable company (the charity) are its Trustees for the pU￿oSe 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
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Accountants
O'Reilly Chartered Accountants
Kiln Hill
Market Place
Hawes
North Yorkshire

THE UPPER DALES CHILD CARE PARTNERSHIP
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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 a￿a. 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 reCO￿lt10n of such needs in the local areas.
The Trustees believe that the activities Ca￿led 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

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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
ex￿nInation 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
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Kiln Hill, Market Place
HAWES
North Yorkshire. DL8 3RA
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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
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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 .a￿ount$..__
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 a￿Ounts.
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
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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, eX￿pt 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.
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THE UPPER DALES CHILD CARE PARTNERSHIP
NOTES TO THE FtNANCIAL STATEMJ ENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
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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
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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 $1 March 2024
185,792
11.612
29,620
2,184
215,412
13.796
197.404
31,804
229,208
NBV 31" March 2024
80,321
6,512
86,833
NBV 31" March 2023
91,933
6,246
98,179
Other Debiors
2024
2023
Childcare Receivables
Prepayments
PAYE
2.784
3,084
2,649
2,649
Creditors and Deferred Income
2024
2023
Creditors
Accruals
2,993
2,713
ncllia
fm
vement
in Fund
Fund
General Restricted
Fund Total Funds
Fund
At I. April 2023
Retained (Deficit)/Surplus for the year
34,198
13,584
94,452
(14.450)
128,650
(866)
Balance ai 31" March 2024
47.782
80,002
127,784
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THE UPPER DALES CHILD CARE PARTNERSHIP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEwfs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
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Restricted funds relate to donations and grants received. As at 31° March 2024 Restricted funds
were made up as follows:
2024
2023
Equipment
Property
1,354
78,648
80,002
1,814
92,638
94,452
The general purpose fund of the charity may be applied for any charitable pu￿0$¢ 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-E￿pti15eS
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
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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
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