Charity number: 1125115
ST JOSEPH'S CHILD CARE GROUP
UNAUDITED
TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
ST JOSEPH'S CHILD CARE GROUP
CONTENTS
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| Reference and administrative details of the charity, its Trustees and advisers | 1 |
| Trustees' report | 2 - 7 |
| Independent examiner's report | 8 - 9 |
| Statement of financial activities | 10 |
| Balance sheet | 11 |
| Statement of cash flows | 12 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 13 - 25 |
ST JOSEPH'S CHILD CARE GROUP
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
Trustees
A McLaren, Chair R Fridge S Dew
Charity registered number
1125115
Principal office
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School Bridge Road Aldershot Hampshire GU11 3DD
Accountants
Shaw Gibbs (Audit) Limited Wey Court West Union Road Farnham Surrey GU9 7PT
Bankers
Lloyds TSB Bank plc
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ST JOSEPH'S CHILD CARE GROUP
TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of St Joseph's Child Care Group (the charity) for the year ended 31 August 2025. The Trustees confirm that the Annual report and financial statements of the charity comply with the current statutory requirements, the requirements of the charity's governing document and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP), applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015).
Objectives and activities
a. Policies and Objectives
The purpose of the charity is identified in our objects
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a. To provide the necessary facilities for the daily care, recreation and education of the children during out of school hours and school holidays;
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b. To provide opportunities for play and education for children whilst involving parents and carers;
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c. To advance the education and training of persons in the provision of such care, education and recreational facilities.
The charity has once again performed well against its objectives, the inclusion of the CTSA continues further recognition of our commitment to education and the community. This reflects the work of the whole of St. Joseph’s Child Care Group including: St. Joseph’s Nursery, St. Joseph’s Pre School, St. Joseph’s Tea Time Club and CTSA. We aim to provide the necessary facilities for parents to have high quality wrap around child care. To ensure that all pre school pupils have access to quality child care. We aim to improve the support for parents and offer their children a good start to their education enabling children and parents to have increased life chances.
In setting the charity's objectives and activities the Trustees have given careful consideration, to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit.
The charity offers high quality child care at an affordable price. The public benefit from both the quality and care, and as a nonprofit making organisation, the affordability to parents. As a result, parents can return to work or their studies providing greater life chances for their families. In addition, the CTSA has been providing training for prospective teachers to work within our local communities.
Its aims, including details of the issues it seeks to tackle and the changes or differences it seeks to make through its activities;
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how the achievement of its aims will further its legal purposes;
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its strategies for achieving its stated aims and objectives;
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the criteria or measures it uses to assess success in the reporting period; and
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the significant activities undertaken (including its main programmes, projects or services provided), explaining how they contribute to the achievement of its stated aims and objectives.
In setting objectives and planning for activities, the Trustees have given due consideration to general guidance published by the Charity Commission relating to public benefit, including the guidance 'Public benefit: running a charity (PB2)'.
b. Grant-making policies
The Object of the charity reflects the priority of support for St. Joseph's School. Grants are made only to support St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School and other entities that benefit the school.
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ST JOSEPH'S CHILD CARE GROUP
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
Achievements and performance
a. Review of activities
Performance against previous objectives:
To continue to meet the objects of the Charity. (ACHIEVED) To maintain the long-term future of the charity through tight financial control post pandemic (ACHIEVED) If inspected get at least a “GOOD” grading (NOT INSPECTED) To close down CTSA by the end of 2026 (IN PROGRESS) To build up reserves (ACHIEVED) Support St. Joseph’s School financially with an at least £15,000 donation in the next financial year.(ACHIEVED)
These achievements meet our legal requirements and in so doing we remain committed to the education of children. Our strategies for achieving our objects center around the provision of high-quality training for our staff. This ensures high-quality provision of our delivery. To make sure that the settings are financially viable. We use the following criteria to measure the success of the settings.
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Feedback from parents
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Feedback from OFSTED
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Reporting from Setting management
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Is the charity financially viable
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Reviewing if we are maintaining a high level of staffing qualifications
Financial review
a. Going concern
After making appropriate enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. Further details regarding the adoption of the going concern basis can be found in the accounting policies.
b. Reserves policy
In line with the Child Care Group reserves policy, the Child Care Group intends to build up a reserve equivalent to three months operating costs. This reserve would then be used, if required to do so, to cover the costs associated with winding down the provision.
c. Financial risk management objectives and policies
The Charity has had a successful seventeen years in operation. We have successfully developed all settings and they continue in a sound financial position. The Charity continues to work in association with St. Joseph's School (although two separate legal entities) to promote the use of this Community Room. The settings continue to run independently on behalf of the Charity. This has been a very challenging year again because of the current economic environment which is set to continue for the foreseeable future. The inclusion of the CTSA for this year has had a positive effect. The charity has been subject to challenging financial conditions. Tight financial control will continue to be our main focus for the coming year together with preparation for inspection.
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ST JOSEPH'S CHILD CARE GROUP
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
d. Principal funding
There are now three principal funding sources:
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Fees this is the largest funding source and is paid by the parents.
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Early Years Funding Grant this provides for 15 hours of free funding to parents paid directly to the setting for children aged 9months+ Additional 15 hours funding for working parents.
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Training fees generated by the CTSA.
e. Financial review
There was a surplus for the year of £76,088 and, at the year end, the charity held total reserves of £192,204. There were no funds held for restricted purposes. The Cost and Living Crisis has impacted with respect to our after school provision. This is recovering well but it still represents a significant event. We have a clear plan with regards to our staff to pupils’ ratio to ensure that we are financially viable over the long term. Trustees have closely monitored the financial performance of the individual settings to minimize any risk of failure. Going forward the trustees will adopt the same strategy, to ensure that the viability of the settings are always considered. An external OFSTED inspection will validate this further.
Structure, governance and management
a. Constitution
St Joseph's Child Care Group was registered with the Charity Commission on 22 July 2008, charity number 1125115. The charity is governed by its constitution adopted on 7 May 2008.
The principal objects of the charity are:
There have been no changes in the objectives since the last annual report.
b. Methods of appointment or election of Trustees
The management of the charity is the responsibility of the Trustees. Trustees are appointed by virtue of being members of the charity or members of St Joseph's Academy's Directors/Governors. Trustees are appointed by membership election. Trustees are recruited through advertising within the community and diocese. There then have to apply through OFSTED to ensure that all Trustees are fit to carry out the requirements of the post. Once approved the Chair of the Trustees is appointed by election. All Trustees receive induction.
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ST JOSEPH'S CHILD CARE GROUP
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
Structure, governance and management (continued)
c. Organisational structure and decision-making policies
Charity Structure
Trustees - Appointed Registered Person - Appointed by Trustees Setting Manager - Appointed by the Registered Person Members - Any parent / carer who has a child registered at a setting
Decision Making
The Trustees hold the overall responsibility for all the settings including financial arrangements / Compliance / Heath and Safety. All decisions relating to the objects of the charity are the responsibility of the charity. This also includes approving policy and procedures.
The registered person is delegated all compliance with regards to the Charitable Status for all the settings.
The setting managers are delegated all the ‘day to day’ responsibilities.
The members are regularly consulted for feedback in the services and support provided.
Manger’s pay is set through the annual performance management cycle and benchmarked against the industry averages. This is also the case for staff at all levels. The charity complies with all aspects of minimum wage legislation.
Particulars:
Governing Document: Trust Deed Constitution: Unincorporated Association
Appointment of New Trustees:
Trustees are appointed by formal application. No new Trustees have been appointed in the reporting period.
Structure:
Trustees: Three Trustees: Alison McLaren (Chair), Richard Fridge, Stephanie Dew
Registered Person: Bill James, moving to Deirdre Crutchley post year end.
Setting Managers:
Alison O'Shea (PS) Zuzana Davis (N) Jillian Cairns (TTC) Bill James (CTSA)
d. Pay policy for key management personnel
Salaries for key management staff are set by the Trust with the support of the Finance Officer, in accordance with the charity's Remuneration Policy and approved by the Trustees. Local and national comparators are taken into account, alongside individual responsibility levels and performance.
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ST JOSEPH'S CHILD CARE GROUP
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
Structure, governance and management (continued)
e. Trustees' indemnities
In accordance with normal commercial practice the charity has purchased insurance to protect Trustees and officers from claims arising from negligent acts, errors or omissions occurring whilst on charity business. The insurance provides cover up to £5m on any one claim and the cost of this insurance is included in the total cost.
Reference and administrative details
See Page 1
Exemptions from Disclosure
There are no exemptions from disclosure.
Funds held as custodian Trustee on behalf of others
There are no funds held as custodian Trustees on behalf of others.
Plans for future periods
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To continue to meet the objects of the Charity.
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To maintain the long-term future of the charity through tight financial control.
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If inspected get at least a “GOOD” grading.
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To build up reserves.
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Support St. Joseph’s School financially with an at least £35,000 donation in the next financial year.
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To close down the CTSA in 2026
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ST JOSEPH'S CHILD CARE GROUP
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
Statement of Trustees' responsibilities
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP (FRS 102);
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make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards (FRS 102) have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charity's transactions and 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, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the Trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees and signed on their behalf by:
Alison McLaren
A McLaren (Chair of Trustees) Date: 22 May 2026
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ST JOSEPH'S CHILD CARE GROUP
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
Independent examiner's report to the Trustees of St Joseph's Child Care Group ('the charity')
I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 August 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the Trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act').
I report in respect of my examination of the charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Since the charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of ICAEW, which is one of the listed bodies.
Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared the accounts 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 (FRS 102) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has been withdrawn.
I understand that this has been done in order for the accounts to provide a true and fair view in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair' view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns 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 accounts to be reached.
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ST JOSEPH'S CHILD CARE GROUP
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
This report is made solely to the charity's Trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the charity's Trustees those matters I am required to state to them in an Independent examiner's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity's Trustees as a body, for my work or for this report.
M Dickinson
Signed:
Mark Dickinson
FCA
Shaw Gibbs (Audit) Limited Wey Court West Union Road Farnham Surrey GU9 7PT Date: 22 May 2026
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ST JOSEPH'S CHILD CARE GROUP
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
| Note Income from: Charitable activities 3 Other income 4 Total income Expenditure on: Charitable activities 5 Total expenditure Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward Net movement in funds Total funds carried forward |
Unrestricted funds 2025 £ 739,896 8,085 747,981 671,893 671,893 76,088 116,116 76,088 192,204 |
Total funds 2025 £ 739,896 8,085 747,981 671,893 671,893 76,088 116,116 76,088 192,204 |
Total funds 2024 £ 559,637 15,202 |
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| 574,839 | |||
| 564,542 | |||
| 564,542 | |||
| 10,297 | |||
| 105,819 10,297 |
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| 116,116 |
The Statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
The notes on pages 13 to 25 form part of these financial statements.
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ST JOSEPH'S CHILD CARE GROUP
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 AUGUST 2025
| Note Fixed assets Tangible assets 12 Current assets Stocks 13 Debtors 14 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 15 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Total net assets Charity funds Restricted funds 16 Unrestricted funds 16 Total funds |
3,502 8,163 199,113 210,778 (19,604) |
2025 £ 1,030 1,030 191,174 192,204 192,204 - 192,204 192,204 |
3,502 2,000 133,518 139,020 (23,533) |
2024 £ 629 |
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| 629 115,487 |
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| 116,116 | ||||
| 116,116 | ||||
| - 116,116 |
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| 116,116 |
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by:
Alison McLaren
A McLaren
(Chair of Trustees) Date: 22 May 2026
The notes on pages 13 to 25 form part of these financial statements.
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ST JOSEPH'S CHILD CARE GROUP
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
| Note Cash flows from operating activities Net cash used in operating activities 18 Cash flows from investing activities Purchase of tangible fixed assets Net cash (used in)/provided by investing activities Cash flows from financing activities Net cash provided by financing activities Change in cash and cash equivalents in the year Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year 19 The notes on pages 13 to 25 form part of these financial statements |
2025 £ 66,330 (735) (735) - 65,595 133,518 199,113 |
2024 £ 22,956 |
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| 22,956 110,562 |
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| 133,518 | ||
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ST JOSEPH'S CHILD CARE GROUP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
1. General information
St Joseph's Child Care Group is a registered Charity, charity number 1125115. The charity is governed by its constitution adopted on 7 May 2008. Its registered office is Bridge Road, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 3DD.
2. Accounting policies
2.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) - 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 (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.
The financial statements have been prepared to give a 'true and fair' view and have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a 'true and fair' view. This departure has involved following the Charities SORP (FRS 102) published on 16 July 2014 rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.
St Joseph's Child Care Group meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy.
2.2 Going concern
The Trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
2.3 Income
All income is recognised once the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.
Where the donated good is a fixed asset, it is measured at fair value, unless it is impractical to measure this reliably, in which case the cost of the item to the donor should be used. The gain is recognised as income from donations and a corresponding amount is included in the appropriate fixed asset class and depreciated over the useful economic life in accordance with the charity's accounting policies.
On receipt, donated professional services and facilities are recognised on the basis of the value of the gift to the charity which is the amount it would have been willing to pay to obtain services or facilities of equivalent economic benefit on the open market; a corresponding amount is then recognised in expenditure in the period of receipt.
Other income is recognised in the period in which it is receivable and to the extent the goods have been provided or on completion of the service.
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ST JOSEPH'S CHILD CARE GROUP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
2. Accounting policies (continued)
2.4 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.
Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the charity's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.
All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.
2.5 Interest receivable
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the charity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the institution with whom the funds are deposited.
2.6 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
Tangible fixed assets costing £100 or more are capitalised and recognised when future economic benefits are probable and the cost or value of the asset can be measured reliably.
Tangible fixed assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. All costs incurred to bring a tangible fixed asset into its intended working condition should be included in the measurement of cost.
Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of tangible fixed assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, .
Depreciation is provided on the following bases:
- Fixtures and fittings 10% and 20% Straight line - Office equipment 33% Straight line
2.7 Stocks
Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value after making due allowance for obsolete and slow-moving stocks. Cost includes all direct costs and an appropriate proportion of fixed and variable overheads.
2.8 Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
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ST JOSEPH'S CHILD CARE GROUP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
2. Accounting policies (continued)
2.9 Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
2.10 Liabilities and provisions
Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably.
Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the charity anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide.
Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those amounts, discounted at the pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised in the Statement of financial activities as a finance cost.
2.11 Pensions
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and the pension charge represents the amounts payable by the charity to the fund in respect of the year.
2.12 Fund accounting
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.
3. Income from charitable activities
| Fees Funding Training Total 2025 |
Unrestricted funds 2025 £ 262,667 474,356 2,873 739,896 |
Total funds 2025 £ 262,667 474,356 2,873 |
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| 739,896 |
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ST JOSEPH'S CHILD CARE GROUP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
3. Income from charitable activities (continued)
| Fees Funding Training Total 2024 |
Unrestricted funds 2024 £ 302,806 255,844 987 559,637 |
Total funds 2024 £ 302,806 255,844 987 |
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| 559,637 |
4. Other incoming resources
| Hall Lettings Uniform Sales Supervision Bank Interest Other incoming resources Uniform Sales Bank Interest Other incoming resources |
Unrestricted funds 2025 £ 1,260 4,091 2,639 21 74 8,085 Unrestricted funds 2024 £ 15,134 18 50 15,202 |
Total funds 2025 £ 1,260 4,091 2,639 21 74 8,085 Total funds 2024 £ 15,134 18 50 15,202 |
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ST JOSEPH'S CHILD CARE GROUP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
5. Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities
Summary by fund type
| Charitable activities - child care Charitable activities - child care Charitable activities - training Analysis of expenditure by activities Charitable activities - child care Charitable activities - child care Charitable activities - training |
Activities undertaken directly 2025 £ 666,328 Activities undertaken directly 2024 £ 559,428 (226) 559,202 |
Unrestricted funds 2025 £ 671,893 Unrestricted funds 2024 £ 564,768 (226) 564,542 Support costs 2025 £ 5,565 Support costs 2024 £ 5,340 - 5,340 |
Unrestricted funds 2025 £ 671,893 Unrestricted funds 2024 £ 564,768 (226) 564,542 Support costs 2025 £ 5,565 Support costs 2024 £ 5,340 - 5,340 |
Total 2025 £ 671,893 |
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| Unrestricted funds 2024 £ 564,768 (226) 564,542 Support costs 2025 £ 5,565 Support costs 2024 £ 5,340 - 5,340 |
Total 2024 £ 564,768 (226) 564,542 Total funds 2025 £ 671,893 Total funds 2024 £ 564,768 (226) 564,542 |
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6. Analysis of expenditure by activities
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ST JOSEPH'S CHILD CARE GROUP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
6. Analysis of expenditure by activities (continued)
Analysis of direct costs
| Staff costs Supplies Insurance Rent Training Management Fees Legal and Professional Fees Repairs and Maintenance Sundry Expenses Depreciation Donations Uniform Costs |
Child care 2025 £ 503,814 12,772 1,990 30,000 1,340 45,000 5,455 9,114 4,112 334 47,000 5,397 666,328 |
Training 2025 £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Total funds 2025 £ 503,814 12,772 1,990 30,000 1,340 45,000 5,455 9,114 4,112 334 47,000 5,397 |
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| 666,328 |
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ST JOSEPH'S CHILD CARE GROUP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
6. Analysis of expenditure by activities (continued)
Analysis of direct costs (continued)
| Staff costs Supplies Insurance Rent Training Management Fees Legal and Professional Fees Repairs and Maintenance Sundry Expenses Depreciation Donations Uniform Costs Advertising 7. Donations St Joseph's Catholic Primary School |
Child care 2024 £ 399,174 10,382 2,016 30,000 1,294 45,000 5,076 870 4,124 2,702 51,000 7,611 179 559,428 |
Training 2024 £ - - - - (678) - - - 55 - - - 397 (226) 2025 £ 47,000 |
Total funds 2024 £ 399,174 10,382 2,016 30,000 616 45,000 5,076 870 4,179 2,702 51,000 7,611 576 |
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| 559,202 | |||
| 2024 £ 51,000 |
8. Independant Examiner's Remuneration
The independent examiner's remuneration amounts to an independent examiner fee of £3,255 ( 2024 - £2,970 ).
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ST JOSEPH'S CHILD CARE GROUP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
9. Governance Costs
| Independant examiner's remuneration Accountancy fees Independant examiner's remuneration Accountancy fees |
Unrestricted funds 2025 £ 3,255 2,310 5,565 Unrestricted funds 2024 £ 2,970 2,370 5,340 |
Tota funds 2025 £ 3,255 2,310 |
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| 5,565 | ||
| Total funds 2024 £ 2,970 2,370 |
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| 5,340 |
10. Staff costs
| Wages and salaries Social security costs Contribution to defined contribution pension schemes |
2025 £ 407,325 28,964 67,525 503,814 |
2024 £ 342,350 18,158 38,666 |
|---|---|---|
| 399,174 |
The average number of persons employed by the charity during the year was as follows:
| 2025 | 2024 |
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| 26 | 23 |
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ST JOSEPH'S CHILD CARE GROUP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
10. Staff costs (continued)
No employee received remuneration amounting to more than £60,000 in either year.
During year ending 31 August 2025 the key management personnel received remuneration totalling £106,394 (2024: £93,407) and pension contributions totalling £18,790 (2024: £15,861) were made on their behalf.
11. Trustees' remuneration and expenses
During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits (2024 - £NIL) .
During the year ended 31 August 2025, no Trustee expenses have been incurred (2024 - £NIL) .
12. Tangible fixed assets
| Cost or valuation At 1 September 2024 Additions At 31 August 2025 Depreciation At 1 September 2024 Charge for the year At 31 August 2025 Net book value At 31 August 2025 At 31 August 2024 |
Fixtures and fittings £ 36,208 735 36,943 35,579 334 35,913 1,030 629 |
Office equipment £ 4,166 - 4,166 4,166 - 4,166 - - |
Total £ 40,374 735 |
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| 41,109 | |||
| 39,745 334 |
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| 40,079 | |||
| 1,030 | |||
| 629 |
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ST JOSEPH'S CHILD CARE GROUP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
13. Stocks
| 2025 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| School Uniforms | 3,502 | 3,502 |
14. Debtors
| Trade debtors Other debtors Prepayments and accrued income |
2025 £ 6,073 860 1,230 8,163 |
2024 £ - 767 1,233 |
|---|---|---|
| 2,000 |
15. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
| Trade creditors Other taxation and social security Other creditors Accruals and deferred income |
2025 £ 7,210 4,928 2,581 4,885 19,604 |
2024 £ 5,773 6,697 7,093 3,970 |
|---|---|---|
| 23,533 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
16. Statement of funds
Statement of funds - current year
| Unrestricted funds General Funds - child care General Funds - training Statement of funds - prior year Unrestricted funds General Funds - child care General Funds - training |
Balance at 1 September 2024 £ 112,365 3,751 116,116 Balance at 1 September 2023 £ 103,281 2,538 105,819 |
Income £ 745,108 2,873 747,981 Income £ 573,852 987 574,839 |
Expenditure £ (671,893) - (671,893) Expenditure £ (564,768) 226 (564,542) |
Balance at 31 August 2025 £ 185,580 6,624 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 192,204 | ||||
| Balance at 31 August 2024 £ 112,365 3,751 |
||||
| 116,116 |
17. Analysis of net assets between funds Analysis of net assets between funds - current year
| Unrestricted funds 2025 £ Tangible fixed assets 1,030 Current assets 210,778 Creditors due within one year (19,604) Total 192,204 |
Total funds 2025 £ 1,030 210,778 (19,604) |
|---|---|
| 192,204 |
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17. Analysis of net assets between funds (continued)
Analysis of net assets between funds - prior year
| Tangible fixed assets Current assets Creditors due within one year Total |
Unrestricted funds 2024 £ 629 139,020 (23,533) 116,116 |
Total funds 2024 £ 629 139,020 (23,533) 116,116 |
|---|---|---|
18. Reconciliation of net movement in funds to net cash flow from operating activities
| Net income for the year (as per Statement of Financial Activities) Adjustments for: Depreciation charges Decrease/(increase) in stocks Increase in debtors Increase/(decrease) in creditors Net cash provided by operating activities 19. Analysis of cash and cash equivalents Cash in hand |
2025 £ 76,088 334 - (6,163) (3,929) 66,330 2025 £ 199,113 |
2024 £ 10,297 2,702 (420) (804) 10,657 22,432 2024 £ 133,518 |
|---|---|---|
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
20. Analysis of changes in net debt
| Cash at bank and in hand | At 1 September 2024 £ 133,518 133,518 |
Cash flows At 31 August 2025 £ £ 65,595 199,113 65,595 199,113 |
Cash flows At 31 August 2025 £ £ 65,595 199,113 65,595 199,113 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199,113 |
21. Pension commitments
The Charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. During the year the charity made pension contributions totalling £67,525 (2024: £38,666). £nil were repayable at 31 August 2025 (2024: £7,093 payable).
22. Related party transactions
The Charity has Trustees in common with Mother Teresa Catholic Academy Trust (St Joseph's Academy). During the year, St Joseph's Child Care Group made the following payments to St Joseph's Academy:
| Management fees Rent Donation |
2025 £ 45,000 30,000 47,000 122,000 |
2024 £ 45,000 30,000 51,000 |
|---|---|---|
| 126,000 |
23. Controlling party
The charity is under the control of the trustees.
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