COMPANY NUMBER 06784276
BOWS AND ARROWS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021
CHARITY NUMBER 1129046
ENSORS ACCOUNTANTS LLP
CONNEXIONS 159 PRINCES STREET IPSWICH IP1 1QJ
BOWS AND ARROWS
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021
| CONTENTS | PAGE |
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| Reference and Administrative Information | 1 |
| Trustees’ Annual Report | 2 - 9 |
| Independent Auditor’s Report to the Members | 10 - 12 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 13 |
| Balance Sheet | 14 |
| Cash Flow Statement | 15 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 16 - 31 |
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REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021
| Trustees and directors | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mr J Roberts | ||
| Mr S Greenacre | ||
| Miss N Bedford | Resigned 2 November 2020 | |
| Mrs C Atkins | ||
| Mrs H Cotton | Resigned 10 November 2021 | |
| Mrs F Rouane | ||
| Mr J Lewis | Resigned 8 March 2022 | |
| Mrs C Horne | Appointed 22 September 2021 | |
| Mrs K Taylor | Appointed 22 September 2021 | |
| Company status | Limited by guarantee | |
| Joint chief executives | Anne Denny | |
| Michelle Antczak | ||
| Registered office | Wigwams Nursery | |
| Whitton Church Lane | ||
| Ipswich | ||
| IP1 6LW | ||
| Charity number | 1129046 | |
| Company number | 06784276 | |
| Auditor | Ensors Accountants LLP | |
| Connexions | ||
| 159 Princes Street | ||
| Ipswich | ||
| IP1 1QJ | ||
| Bankers | Lloyds Bank | |
| PO Box 4 | ||
| 13 Cornhill | ||
| Ipswich | ||
| IP1 1DG | ||
| Solicitors | Gotelee Solicitors LLP | |
| Elm Street | ||
| Ipswich | ||
| IP1 2AY |
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TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021
The trustees, who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 August 2021. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in the notes to the accounts and comply with the charity's Articles of Association, the Companies Act 2006 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 (FRS 102)”.
The annual report serves the purposes of both a trustees’ report and a directors’ report under company law.
Since the company qualifies as small under Section 383, the strategic report required of medium and large companies under The Companies Act 2006 (Strategic Report and Director’s Report) Regulations 2013 is not required.
The information on page 1 forms part of this report.
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TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021
Our Goal
Bows & Arrows envisages a time when all children, irrespective of race, culture, means or ability, can thrive within high quality and affordable childcare that has the needs of their families at its heart.
Public Benefit
The Trustees confirm that they have complied with the duty in Section 17 of The Charities Act (2011) to have due regard to the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit and in particular to its supplementary public benefit guidance on charitable educational establishments and advancement of education.
Our main activity is the operation of ‘full daycare’ nurseries. Bows & Arrows has established high-quality settings in locations that will serve some of the most disadvantaged families in Ipswich. We have a significant number of children with additional needs, children for whom English is not their first language and children at risk.
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Charitable Objects
In line with our legal purpose, as set out in our Memorandum of Association, Bows & Arrows’ aim is to “advance the education and development of young children”, in particular in Ipswich, Suffolk, by:
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offer appropriate learning experiences and play facilities;
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ensure that our nurseries offer opportunities for all children whatever their race, culture, means or ability
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encourage parents to become involved in the activities of the nursery;
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signpost families to additional support in the best interests of children attending the setting.
866 local children attended our nurseries throughout, or at some point during, the period and we employed a staff of 97 at the end of the period. From late March 2020, coronavirus interrupted our usual operations including some temporary closures of settings or rooms. National lockdowns in Autumn 2020 and Spring 2021 suppressed child occupancy and isolation requirements for staff with covid, or as close contacts, required some full or partial nursery closures.
We continued to achieve the Objects in the following ways:
1- offered appropriate learning experiences and play facilities;
We achieved this aim in several ways,
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Operation of day-care nurseries
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High levels of outcomes for 3–4-year-olds as measured against the 17 areas of learning set out in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
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Changing many aspects of operations to focus on health and safety, due to the pandemic
We operated childcare from six Ofsted registered settings. We know that our children’s learning experiences and play is appropriate from our Ofsted inspections. Our 4 ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted gradings and one ‘Good’ (with an ‘Outstanding’ element) are a notable achievement and emphasises the talent, passion and skill of our practitioners and nursery leaders. Nature Den Nursery has not yet been inspected by Ofsted.
Each term we recorded how preschool children performed against the 17 areas of learning in the EYFS. This data provides evidence as to whether children’s learning falls into the prescribed age band for their age. The group results for Summer Term 2021 (see below) tells us that 80% of the children are at an expected or higher level of development. These results are slightly higher than 2019 results indicating a consistent performance, despite the disruption caused by the pandemic.
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TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021
As Bows & Arrows responded to the pandemic, our educators stepped forward to continue working, despite personal risk, allowing us to keep the nurseries open and operating. Our delivery of play activities changed considerably this year to focus on health and safety. More teaching and learning took place outside and in April 2020 we invested nearly £11,000 at The Children’s Triangle Nursery to transform the garden and enhance the learning environment. Across all the nurseries more activities were centred on children’s mental health, emotional development and wellbeing. All these changes were implemented to counterbalance the negative impact of coronavirus.
2 - ensured that our nurseries offer opportunities for all children whatever their race, culture, means or ability;
The Bows & Arrows nurseries are located within the top 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in the country and therefore we enrol many children from disadvantaged communities including children from diverse backgrounds and families with a low income. In addition, 88% of registered children aged 3 and 4 years and 55% of children aged 2 years old accessed a funded place with Bows and Arrows, which enables those who need it the ability to use the government entitlements in Early Years.
All families had the opportunity to benefit from our service without unnecessary and unreasonable cost or restrictions. Specifically,
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Our nurseries were ‘open access’ i.e. any child could join the nursery subject to age, funding criteria (set by the Government) and/or payment of advertised session fees.
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Policies were in place to ensure we were inclusive, particularly the admissions policy and equal opportunities policy
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There were no joining fees and no registration fees as this might restrict access to our services.
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We accepted funding for all our sessions, including sessions for eligible 2 year old children.
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We did not charge families for additional elements such as excursions, consumables and participation in forest school sessions.
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Every setting employed at least one Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator to support children with additional needs.
3 - encouraged parents to become involved in the activities of the nursery;
The use of technology allowed us to continue communicating with families and to encourage involvement in children’s learning and development.
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All operational policies were published online
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Regular email updates were sent to families to advise them on key changes and guidance
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Monitoring telephone calls were made to every family during periods of national lockdown
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Virtual Nursery Tours were created for new families and shared on Facebook
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Examples of children’s learning and play experiences were shared regularly through posts on Facebook
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- Parent meetings took place over Zoom
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Our booking software helped nurseries monitor attendance and identify absent children of concern
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TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021
Whilst the pandemic meant that “in person” events were rare, face to face conversations still took place daily as families dropped and collected their children. We also undertook some doorstep checks for some families to ensure children were safe and families were coping with staying at home. These measures ensured educators had ongoing effective communications with families. External funding meant we could employ a Family Support Practitioner at each nursery to improve family engagement, to help children be better prepared for school, and to support and encourage home learning.
4 - signposted families to additional support in the best interests of children attending the setting.
The majority of the Family Support work has been driven by the impact of the COVID19 outbreak. External funding from Suffolk County Council’s “Engaged Communities” Fund facilitated increased messaging about covid 19 restrictions, testing and vaccinations in order to positively impact the health of our communities.
In addition, we supported children by sensitively signposting parents and carers to other services:
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Local Children’s Centres
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GP Surgeries
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Health Visitors
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Family Support Workers and Social Workers
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Speech and language support
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SEND services
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Families Information Service
Working with other organisations and professionals is embedded in our day to day practices as offering families help when needed is an essential and valued part of our work. We accommodate a wide range of children with different needs who benefit from our additional support. Data for the financial year 2020-2021 identifies that 18% of registered children did not speak English as their first language and 23% of children had early years interventions for a special educational need or disability.
Strategic Progress
The Charity had the following plans in 2018-19 which were progressed in the period as follows:
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a) Continuing to improve financial and operational management reporting This continued to improve and allow the executive to respond promptly to operational changes. The Board continues to ensure the executive has resources that will help maintain this.
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b) Without unduly affecting quality of provision, to grow the reserves to the levels targeted in the Reserves Policy
This was achieved and the Reserves are as required. The Board will go on to consider the investment of the held Reserves.
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TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021
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c) To develop the Charity’s long-term strategy and subsequently develop the Charity’s aims to include more measurable indicators of success or failure
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Covid has focussed strategy firmly towards ‘deepening’ of the work rather than ‘growth’ of places. In particular, the year has evidenced the value of Family Support and outside learning (Forest Schools) for our children’s outcomes. Measures for this work are to be explored.
d) Undertake a review of governance within the Board to ensure that processes are suitable for delivery of - the long term strategy to be defined in c), above.
The Board has continued to consider new recruits with a variety of skills & experience. Covid has moved our work online which has facilitated better attendance at meetings.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
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.
Financial Position
The results for the year, and the charity’s financial position at the end of the year, are shown in the attached financial statements. In the year to 31 August 2021 Bows & Arrows recorded a surplus of £115,587 from operating activities. The decrease on 2019-20 (£196,305) can be attributed to lower nursery occupancy against a degree of increased direct costs.
The Charity has unrestricted reserves of £662,931 and restricted reserves of £784,889 at the year ended 31 August 2021.
Significant Financial Risks
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We anticipate ongoing staffing challenges because of covid absence, and an increasingly competitive market for recruiting qualified educators. Our HR team continue to seek creative ways to overcome this difficulty: having regard to absence, retention and wellbeing, ensuring Bows and Arrows is an attractive employer, exploiting funding for training and form strategic partnerships with training providers and others who could help recruitment into the sector.
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Most of our families pay for their basic care via Government funding. Once again, the Government’s funding of their offer rose by less than our increased costs of employment. We therefore see it as inevitable that session fees will need to increase unless this changes. We seek out alternative funding to afford our enhanced work with families e.g. family support and forest schools.
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Going forward, there would be significant financial risk in the event of;
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no further increases in the funding rates set annually by Suffolk County Council or national government, or
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a significant change in the Government’s Early Years policy e.g. removal of ’30 hour funding’.
These risks are mitigated by our good ability to analyse the position of the charity quickly & respond. Also, by the generosity of other funders that support our Charitable Objects.
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TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021
Reserves policy
The Trustees have assessed the level of unrestricted reserves to hold at £500,000 :
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To protect the continuity of the charity’s work in the event of any sudden, enforced cessation in trading e.g. loss of registration, force majeure, or withdrawal of grant funding from Suffolk County Council. The charity aims to keep 3 months’ worth of expenditure for this purpose. At 31 August 2021, this level should be £400,000.
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To maintain assets when required. At 31st August 2021 this figure should be £50,000.
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To provide the capital to deliver our strategic plan. These are 'opportunistic reserves', set aside to enable the charity to evolve and take advantage of strategic development opportunities. At 31st August 2021, this level should be £50,000.
By dividing the reserves into these levels, the charity is confident that it has considered all the different risks that the charity may face and has adequate money in reserve to deal with them.
A number of factors have been considered by the trustees in setting the level of reserves held by the organisation. These include:
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forecasts for levels of income in future years, taking into account the reliability of each source of income and the prospects for opening up new sources;
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forecasts for expenditure in future years on the basis of planned activity;
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analysis of any future needs, opportunities, contingencies or risks the effects of which are not likely to be able to be met out of income if and when they arise; and
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assessment, on the best evidence reasonably available, of the likelihood of each of those needs etc. arising and the potential consequences for the charity of not being able to meet them.
The Charity has unrestricted reserves of £662,931 and restricted reserves of £784,889 at the year ended 31 August 2021.
Principal funding sources
The principal source of funding is the Early Education Funding and the Two-Year-Old Funding. There are other funds which support our work (such as the Disability Access Fund) which are provided by the local authority, Suffolk County Council. The Council oversee the use of the funds and audit the accounts once the funds have been spent.
We also receive a significant income from nursery fees, i.e. money paid to the nurseries by families or other sponsors.
Fundraising Regulator
In the year, fundraising represented less than 1% of income.
The Charity is committed to good fundraising practice and follows the Code of Fundraising Practice. The Charity does not use professional fundraising agencies. No complaints have been registered against the Charity during the year under review.
Investments
The charity has no investments.
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TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, the Memorandum and Articles of Association, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
Organisational Structure & Decision Making
Bows and Arrows is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee and a non-profit making organisation. We are governed by a Board of Trustees. Trustees are appointed from our client base of parents, representatives from the local community, or representatives from partner organisations.
Our Articles of Association state that “when complete, the Trustees consist of at least three, and not more than 10 individuals”. The board of trustees requires breadth and depth of experience to carry out its duties effectively and efficiently. A trustee’s most important attribute is the passion for the work that the nurseries undertake. Where possible the charity considers that the skills and experience of the board should comprise the following:
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A trustee with a legal background
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A trustee with a financial/accounting background
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A trustee with educational experience
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A trustee with senior management/business experience
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A trustee with awareness of equal opportunities or disabilities
The trustees meet 4 times a year, with additional meetings as necessary. The Board is responsible for strategic direction, for ensuring proper governance of Bows & Arrows activities and for risk.
Recruitment and appointment of new trustees
Two paid Chief Executives are appointed by the trustees to manage the day-to-day operations of the charity. The Board expects the Chief Executives to take both strategic and operational decisions based on the budget and delegated authorities. The Board expects that all decision making will be within Bows & Arrows objectives and policies.
Key management salaries
Pay at all levels was set in line with the organisational pay structure. Pay for the Chief Executives was decided by the Board.
From time to time, the Trustees form a Remuneration Committee via which to scrutinise the pay & benefits of the most senior employees.
Risk management
Trustees have a prudent attitude to risk and seek to foresee and avoid any major risks to our activity. Medium risks are reviewed regularly at Trustee meetings and management meetings. Risk assessments are completed regularly. These processes have been successful so far in minimising any significant risk to the company and those people that use its services.
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TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021
TRUSTEES’ RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The trustees (who are also the directors of Bows and Arrows for the purposes of company law) 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).
Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that year. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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state whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; and
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in operation.
The trustees have overall responsibility for ensuring that the charity has appropriate systems of controls, financial and otherwise. They are also responsible for keeping proper accounting records which 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 Companies Act 2006 and the Statement of Recommended Practice, “Accounting and Reporting by Charities”. 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 and to provide reasonable assurance that:
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The charity is operating efficiently and effectively;
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Its assets are safeguarded against unauthorised use or disposition;
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Proper records are maintained and financial information used within the charity or for publication is reliable; and
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The charity complies with relevant laws and regulations.
In accordance with company law, as the company’s directors, we certify that:
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so far as we are aware, there is no relevant information of which the company’s auditors are unaware; and
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as the directors of the company we have taken all the steps that we ought to have taken in order to make ourselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the company’s auditors are aware of that information.
AUDITORS
A resolution to re-appoint Ensors Accountants LLP as auditors for the ensuing year will be proposed at the annual general meeting in accordance with section 415 of the Companies Act 2006.
The Trustees’ Report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to small companies within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.
By order of the board of trustees
Mr J Roberts (Chair)
29 May 2022 Approved by the Trustees on ………………………
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Bows and Arrows (the ‘charitable company’) for the year ended 31 August 2021 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement and notes to the accounts, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
In our opinion the financial statements:
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give a true and fair view of the state of the charitable company’s affairs as at 31 August 2021, and of its net movement in funds, including its income and expenditure, for the year then ended;
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have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
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have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Basis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors’ responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charitable company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC’s Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Conclusions relating to going concern
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the Trustees’ use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Charitable Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from the date when the financial statements are authorised for issue.
Our responsibility and the responsibilities of the Trustees with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.
Other information
The other information comprises the information included in the annual report, other than the financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon. The trustees are responsible for the other information. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether there is a material misstatement in the financial statements or a material misstatement of the other information. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021
Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:
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the information given in the Trustees’ Report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
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the Trustees’ Report has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
Matters on which we are required to report by exception
In the light of our knowledge and understanding of the charitable company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Trustees’ Report.
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:
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adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
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the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
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certain disclosures of trustees’ remuneration specified by law are not made; or
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we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.
Responsibilities of trustees
As explained more fully in the trustees’ responsibilities statement set out on page 9, the trustees are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing the charitable company’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to liquidate the charitable company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
Auditors’ responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditors’ report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud, is detailed below.
Our audit was designed, after obtaining suitable knowledge and understanding of the Charitable Company and its operating systems, controls and culture, to include tests of detail together with supportive analytical procedures, to enable us to obtain reasonable assurance that the financial statements are free from material misstatements. This included higher levels of work on areas where we considered there to be a higher risk of fraud or misstatement, including revenue recognition and areas where there is a risk of management override of systems and controls or where there are high levels of uncertainty regarding an estimate or judgement.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021
In identifying and assessing risks of material misstatement in respect of irregularities, including fraud, the audit engagement team:
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obtained an understanding of the nature of the sector, including the legal and regulatory framework that the charitable company operates in and how the company are complying with the legal and regulatory framework;
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enquired of management, and those charged with governance, about their own identification and assessment of the risks of irregularities, including any known actual, suspected or alleged instances of fraud;
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discussed matters about non-compliance with laws and regulations and how fraud might occur including assessment of how and where the financial statements may be susceptible to fraud;
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in addressing the risk of fraud through management override of controls, tested the appropriateness of journal entries and other adjustments, assessing whether the judgements made in making accounting estimates are indicative of potential bias, and evaluating the business rationale of any significant transactions that are unusual or outside the normal course of business.
However, it is the primary responsibility of management, with the oversight of those charged with governance, to ensure that the entity's operations are conducted in accordance with the provisions of laws and regulations and for the prevention and detection of fraud.
A further description of our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at: https://www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor’s report.
Use of our report
This report is made solely to the charitable company’s members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charitable company’s members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditors’ report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charitable company and its members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
Helen Rumsey (Senior Statutory Auditor) for and on behalf of Ensors Accountants LLP
Chartered Accountants Statutory Auditor
Connexions 159 Princes Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 1QJ
Dated: ...............................................................30 May 2022
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING AN INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021
| Note Income from: Donations 3 Charitable activities: 4 Buttons and Bows Wigwams Triangle Little Learners Wellington Day Care Nature Den Other income 5 Investments 6 Total income Expenditure on: Charitable activities: 7 Buttons and Bows Wigwams Triangle Little Learners Wellington Day Care Nature Den Other expenditure Total expenditure Net income/ (expenditure) Transfers between funds Net movements in funds for the year Reconciliation of funds: Fund balances as at 1 September 2020 Fund balances as at 31 August 2021 |
Unrestricted Funds £ Restricted Funds £ Total 2021 £ 90,979 124,472 215,451 361,115 - 361,115 370,095 - 370,095 125,446 - 125,446 388,713 - 388,713 186,413 - 186,413 161,288 - 161,288 18,999 - 18,999 40 - 40 1,703,088 124,472 1,827,560 328,345 28,417 356,762 344,985 14,533 359,518 149,568 14,183 163,751 364,567 83,330 447,897 140,645 19,024 159,669 189,618 14,459 204,077 - 20,299 20,299 1,517,728 194,245 1,711,973 185,360 (69,773) 115,587 (763) 763 - 184,597 (69,010) 115,587 478,334 853,899 1,332,233 662,931 784,889 1,447,820 |
Unrestricted Funds £ Restricted Funds £ Total 2020 £ 45,409 146,414 191,823 343,070 - 343,070 328,548 - 328,548 162,911 - 162,911 329,791 - 329,791 107,532 - 107,532 204,350 - 204,350 191,416 - 191,416 143 - 143 |
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| 1,713,170 146,414 1,859,584 346,959 30,856 377,815 340,291 16,154 356,445 156,140 20,093 176,233 344,130 17,727 361,857 137,542 7,240 144,782 198,693 12,074 210,767 504 34,876 35,380 |
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| 1,524,259 139,020 1,663,279 188,911 7,394 196,305 1,431 (1,431) - |
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| 190,342 5,963 196,305 287,992 847,936 1,135,928 |
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| 478,334 853,899 1,332,233 |
All of the above results are derived from continuing activities.
The notes on pages 16 to 31 form part of these financial statements.
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BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 AUGUST 2021
| Note Fixed assets Tangible assets 13 Current assets Debtors 14 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors Amounts falling due within one year 15 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Creditors Amounts falling due after more than one year Net assets Funds 19 Unrestricted Restricted |
2021 £ 2020 £ 833,223 882,621 20,474 60,226 902,142 693,766 |
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| 922,616 753,992 (308,019) (304,380) |
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| 614,597 449,612 |
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| 1,447,820 1,332,233 - - |
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| 1,447,820 1,332,233 |
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| 662,931 478,334 784,889 853,899 |
|
| 1,447,820 1,332,233 |
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies’ regime within part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the Charities SORP (FRS 102).
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on …………………… and were signed on its 29 May 2022 behalf by:
Mr J Roberts Trustee
The notes on pages 16 to 31 form part of these financial statements.
Company Registration No. 06784276
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CASH FLOW STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021
| Note Cash flows from operating activities: Net cash provided by / (used in) operating activities 22 Cash flows from investing activities: Interest from investments Purchase of tangible fixed assets Net cash used in investing activities Net increase / (decrease) 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 |
2021 £ 237,400 40 (29,064) (29,024) 208,376 693,766 902,142 |
2020 £ 173,341 143 (13,268) |
|---|---|---|
| (13,125) | ||
| 160,216 533,550 693,766 |
The notes on pages 16 to 31 form part of these financial statements.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The principal accounting policies are summarised below. The accounting policies have been applied consistently throughout the year and in the preceding period.
Company information
Bows and Arrows is a private company limited by guarantee, domiciled and incorporated in England and Wales, registration number 06784276.
Bows and Arrows is a registered Charity, registration number 1129046.
The registered office for the Charity is Wigwams Nursery, Whitton Church Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6LW.
Basis of accounting
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the 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) and the Companies Act 2006.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts are rounded to the nearest £.
The Charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102.
Going concern
In 2020, the Charity were quick to react to the potential effects of Covid-19, utilising all available grants. The Trustees consider that the significant risk from Covid 19 has passed but the pandemic serves to remind the charity of the importance of holding reserves. The Charity is deemed to be a going concern and will realise its assets and meet its liabilities under the normal course of operations.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees. Restricted 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 restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
Incoming resources
All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income, the receipt is probable, and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income:
Voluntary income is received by way of grants, donations and gifts and is included in full in the Statement of Financial Activities when receivable. Grants, where entitlement is conditional on the delivery of specific performance by the charity, are recognised when the charity becomes unconditionally entitled to the grant.
Donated services and facilities are included at the value to the charity where this can be quantified. The value of services provided by volunteers has not been included in these accounts.
Investment income is included when receivable.
Incoming resources from charitable activities are accounted for when earned.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued )
Incoming resources from grants, where related to performance and specific deliverables, are accounted for as the charity earns the right to consideration by its performance.
Resources expended
Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered and is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates.
Expenditure on charitable activities comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.
Governance costs include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements of the charity and include the audit fees and costs linked to the strategic management of the charity.
All costs are allocated between the expenditure categories of the Statement of Financial Activities on a basis designed to reflect the use of resources (i.e. by nursery setting). Costs relating to these are allocated directly. Other costs such as governance costs are apportioned on an appropriate basis e.g. by revenue generated.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand and at bank.
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less depreciation. Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
Leasehold properties - over the lower of either the term of the lease or 50 years Fixtures, fittings & equipment. - 10% on cost
Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting year end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Pensions
The pension costs charged in the accounts represent the contributions payable by the charity during the year.
Employee benefits
The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense unless those costs are required to be recognised as part of the cost of stock or fixed assets.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the company is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued )
Hire purchase and leasing commitments
Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight-line basis over the period of the lease.
Financial instruments
Financial instruments are recognised in the Balance Sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provision of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets include trade and other receivables and cash and bank balances. These are initially measured at transaction price, including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method, unless the transaction constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts.
Impairment of financial assets
Financial assets are assessed for indicators of impairment each year. Financial assets are impaired where there is objective evidence that, as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the financial asset, the estimated future cash flows have been affected. This impairment is recognised in the SOFA.
De-recognition of financial assets
Financial assets are derecognised only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expires, or when it transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another entity.
Classification of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including trade and other payables, are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest.
Trade payables are obligations to pay for goods and services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Accounts payable are classified as a current liability if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade payables are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
De-recognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when, and only when, the charity’s obligations are discharged, cancelled, or they expire.
Government grants
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme grant income has been recognised in the financial statements on an accruals basis over the furlough period for each relevant employee.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021
2. JUDGEMENTS AND KEY SOURCES OF ESTIMATION UNCERTAINTY
In application of the accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of revision and future periods where the revision affects both the current and future periods.
3. DONATIONS
| Fundraising - Buttons and Bows - Wigwams - Triangle - Little Learners - Wellington - Nature Den SENCO DAF EYPP Deprivation grant Reggio Wingate PVI IOA – 2 Year Project IOA – Family Support Practioner IOA – Summer Term Activities Engaged Communities Lighting project Apprenticeship levy Discretionary business grant Suffolk County Council – recovery funding Suffolk County Council – additional special grant Ipswich Borough Council – additional restrictions grant Other |
2021 £ 401 - - 720 - - 50,664 - 14,261 26,886 - - - - 23,500 3,805 5,000 500 24,295 10,000 38,376 600 15,000 1,443 215,451 |
2020 £ 971 695 161 1,521 227 720 63,685 6,765 13,480 37,747 6,910 6,684 25,000 23,890 - - - - - - - - - 3,367 191,823 |
|---|---|---|
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021
4. INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
| Activity Buttons and Bows Fees receivable Hot meals Early education grants Wigwams Fees receivable Hot meals Early education grants Triangle Fees receivable Hot meals Early education grants Little Learners Fees receivable Hot meals Early education grants Wellington Day Care Fees receivable Hot meals Early education grants Nature Den Fees receivable Hot meals Early education grants |
2021 2020 £ £ 142,999 126,031 7,076 7,961 211,040 209,079 208,024 146,171 9,529 7,960 152,543 174,417 19,467 24,167 4,364 4,051 101,615 134,692 140,108 86,394 7,573 6,864 241,031 236,533 83,828 58,067 4,423 2,147 98,162 47,318 25,621 34,700 1,762 4,218 133,905 165,432 |
|---|---|
| 1,593,070 1,476,202 |
5. OTHER INCOME
| Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Insurance claim Profit on sale of play equipment |
2021 £ 18,549 - 450 18,999 |
2020 £ 140,297 51,119 - 191,416 |
|---|---|---|
6. INVESTMENT INCOME
Interest receivable
| 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|
| £ | £ |
| 40 | 143 |
| 40 | 143 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021
7. EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
| Buttons and Bows Wigwams Triangle Little Learners Wellington Day Care Nature Den Restricted projects |
Direct Costs Support Costs Governance Costs (Note 8) 2021 £ £ £ £ 252,905 98,416 5,441 356,762 253,413 100,928 5,176 359,517 102,155 58,905 2,692 163,752 269,106 173,772 5,020 447,898 107,180 50,477 2,011 159,668 129,669 71,219 3,189 204,077 20,299 - - 20,299 |
|---|---|
| 1,134,727 553,717 23,529 1,711,973 |
The costs have been allocated to the nursery to which the expenditure relates.
Prior year comparative
| Buttons and Bows Wigwams Triangle Little Learners Wellington Day Care Nature Den Restricted projects |
Direct Costs Support Costs Governance Costs (Note 8) 2020 £ £ £ £ 281,423 90,507 5,885 377,815 260,043 90,472 5,930 356,445 119,955 53,312 2,966 176,233 268,922 87,603 5,332 361,857 91,811 50,798 2,173 144,782 149,426 57,997 3,344 210,767 35,380 - - 35,380 |
|---|---|
| 1,206,960 430,689 25,630 1,663,279 |
The costs have been allocated to the nursery to which the expenditure relates.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021
8. GOVERNANCE COSTS
| Payroll services Accountancy Legal fees Consultancy fees Auditors’ remuneration Auditors’ remuneration – non-audit services |
Buttons & Bows Wigwams Triangle Little Learners Wellington Day Care Nature Den 2021 2020 £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ 1,586 1,687 833 1,675 722 999 7,502 7,465 252 160 87 152 58 94 803 815 595 571 267 560 229 467 2,689 3,758 331 304 166 290 110 179 1,380 2,664 2,053 1,882 1,027 1,797 684 1,112 8,555 9,188 624 572 312 546 208 338 2,600 1,740 |
|---|---|
| 5,441 5,176 2,692 5,020 2,011 3,189 23,529 25,630 |
9. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
This is stated after charging:
| 2021 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Auditor’s remuneration – non-audit services | 2,600 | 1,740 |
| Auditor’s remuneration | 8,555 | 9,188 |
| Depreciation – owned assets | 78,462 | 23,735 |
| Other operating leases | 24,097 | 27,833 |
10. TRUSTEES’ REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 August 2021 nor for the year ended 31 August 2020.
Trustees' expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 August 2021 or for the year ended 31 August 2020.
11. CORPORATION TAXATION
The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling due within Part 11 Corporation Tax Act 2010 or section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021
12. STAFF COSTS
| Wages & salaries Social security costs Pension costs The average number of employees during the period was: Management Support |
2021 2020 £ £ 1,286,675 1,308,828 41,647 29,293 18,057 18,126 |
|---|---|
| 1,346,379 1,356,247 |
|
| No. No. 9 9 90 92 |
|
| 99 101 |
No employee earned more than £60,000 during either period.
13. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
| COST At 1 September 2020 Additions Disposals At 31 August 2021 DEPRECIATION At 1 September 2020 Charge for the year Elimination on disposal At 31 August 2021 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 August 2021 At 1 September 2020 |
Land & buildings £ 1,056,151 - - 1,056,151 186,919 74,629 - 261,548 794,603 869,232 |
Fixtures, fittings & equipment £ 60,192 29,064 - 89,256 46,803 3,833 - 50,636 38,620 13,389 |
Total £ 1,116,343 29,064 - |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,145,407 | |||
| 233,722 78,462 - |
|||
| 312,184 | |||
| 833,223 | |||
| 882,621 |
Land and buildings comprise long leasehold properties.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021
14. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
| Trade debtors Other debtors |
2021 £ 12,315 8,159 20,474 |
2020 £ 12,106 48,120 60,226 |
|---|---|---|
15. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
| Trade creditors Other taxation and social security Other creditors Accruals and deferred income |
2021 £ 13,096 16,304 3,785 274,834 308,019 |
2020 £ 17,259 14,581 406 272,134 304,380 |
|---|---|---|
16. DEFERRED INCOME
| Balance brought forward Amount released to income earned from charitable activities Amount deferred in period Carried forward |
2021 £ 220,257 (220,257) 234,741 234,741 |
2020 £ 228,594 (228,594) 220,257 220,257 |
|---|---|---|
Deferred income relates to nursery fees received in advance of the Autumn term.
17. OPERATING LEASE COMMITMENTS
At 31 August the Charity had annual commitments under non-cancellable operating leases as follows:
| Expiring: Within one year Between one and five years |
2021 £ 311 - 311 |
2020 £ 410 - 410 |
|---|---|---|
Lease payments recognised as an expense during the year were £24,097 (2020 - £11,504).
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021
18. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
| Fixed Assets Current Assets Current Liabilities Prior year comparative Fixed Assets Current Assets Current Liabilities 19.MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Unrestricted Funds General Fund Fundraising Deprivation (Special) Restricted Funds Capital Deprivation SENCO EYPP Restricted projects Lighting Fund (Buttons & Bows) PVI - ELSA PVI - PD Day IOA - Family Support Practitioner IOA - Summer Term Activities Engaged Communities TOTAL FUNDS |
Unrestricted funds £ 76,803 884,522 (298,394) |
Restricted funds £ 756,420 38,094 (9,625) |
2021 Total funds £ 833,223 922,616 (308,019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 662,931 | 784,889 | 1,447,820 | |
| Unrestricted funds £ 52,482 730,232 (304,380) |
Restricted funds £ 830,139 23,760 - |
2020 Total funds £ 882,621 753,992 (304,380) |
|
| 478,334 | 853,899 | 1,332,233 | |
| At 31 August 2020 £ 475,695 1,027 1,612 478,334 830,139 - - - 1,606 11,570 10,584 - - - |
Net movement in funds £ 185,933 276 (1,612) 184,597 (73,719) - - - (1,606) - (3,011) 4,553 4,589 184 |
At 31 August 2021 £ 661,628 1,303 - |
|
| 662,931 756,420 - - - - 11,570 7,573 4,553 4,589 184 |
|||
| 853,899 | (69,010) | 784,889 | |
| 1,332,233 | 115,587 | 1,447,820 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021
19. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS – continued
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Unrestricted Funds General fund Fundraising Deprivation (Special) Restricted Funds Capital Buttons & Bows Wigwams Little Learners Deprivation Buttons & Bows Wigwams Triangle Little Learners Wellington Nature Den SENCO Buttons & Bows Wigwams Triangle Little Learners Wellington Nature Den EYPP Buttons & Bows Wigwams Triangle Little Learners Wellington Nature Den Restricted projects Lighting Fund (Buttons & Bows) PVI - ELSA PVI - PD Day IOA - Family Support Practitioner IOA - Summer Term Activities Engaged Communities Wingate TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming resources £ 1,701,967 1,121 - 1,703,088 - - - 8,919 3,833 3,676 6,468 1,065 2,925 5,883 1,225 8,293 13,374 14,780 7,108 3,430 894 1,778 3,705 1,940 2,516 500 - - 23,500 3,805 5,000 (145) |
Resources expended £ (1,516,883) (845) - (1,517.728) (7,586) (7,781) (58,352) (8,919) (3,833) (3,676) (6,468) (1,065) (2,925) (5,883) (1,225) (8,293) (13,374) (14,780) (7,108) (3,430) (894) (1,778) (3,705) (1,940) (2,516) (2,724) - (3,011) (18,947) (3,621) (411) - |
Transfers £ 849 - (1,612) (763) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 618 - - - - - 145 |
Movement in funds £ 185,933 276 (1,612) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 184,597 (7,586) (7,781) (58,352) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - (1,606) - (3,011) 4,553 184 4,589 - |
||||
| 124,472 | (194,245) | 763 | (69,010) | |
| 1,827,560 | (1,711,973) | - | 115,587 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021
19. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS – continued
Fund transfers:
-
£1,612 Special Deprivation balance brought forward has been reclassified and therefore transferred to the General fund unrestricted funds.
-
£618 transferred from the unrestricted fund to ‘Lighting Fund’ for repairs and lighting to the pathway at Buttons and Bows.
-
£145 transferred from the Unrestricted General fund to clear the deficit on the ‘Wingate’ fund relating to an over accrual of income in the prior year.
Prior year comparative
| Unrestricted Funds General Fund Fundraising Deprivation (Special) Restricted Funds Capital Restricted projects Lighting Fund (Buttons & Bows) PVI - ELSA PVI - PD Day TOTAL FUNDS |
At 31 August 2019 £ 275,454 6,920 5,618 287,992 846,330 1,606 - - |
Net movement in funds £ 200,241 (5,893) (4,006) 190,342 (16,191) - 11,570 10,584 |
At 31 August 2020 £ 475,695 1,027 1,612 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 478,334 830,139 1,606 11,570 10,584 |
|||
| 847,936 | 5,963 | 853,899 | |
| 1,135,928 | 196,305 | 1,332,233 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021
19. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS – continued
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Unrestricted Funds General fund Fundraising Deprivation Deprivation (Special) Restricted Funds Capital Buttons & Bows Wigwams Little Learners SENCO Buttons & Bows Wigwams Triangle Little Learners Wellington Nature Den EYPP Buttons & Bows Wigwams Triangle Little Learners Wellington Nature Den DAF Buttons & Bows Wigwams Triangle Little Learners Nature Den Restricted projects PVI – ELSA PVI – PD day IOA – 2 Year Project Reggio Wingate TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming resources £ 1,671,128 4,295 37,747 - 1,713,170 - - - 18,126 4,246 16,760 9,850 6,577 8,126 3,299 1,668 2,718 2,415 663 2,717 1,845 2,460 615 615 1,230 12,500 12,500 23,890 6,910 6,684 |
Resources expended £ (1,470,682) (10,188) (39,382) (4,007) (1,524,259) (7,586) (7,781) (4,847) (18,126) (4,246) (16,760) (9,850) (6,577) (8,126) (3,299) (1,668) (2,718) (2,415) (663) (2,717) (1,845) (2,460) (615) (615) (1,230) (930) (1,916) (18,436) (6,910) (6,684) |
Transfers £ (204) - 1,635 - 1,431 - - 4,023 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - (5,454) - - |
Movement in funds £ 200,242 (5,893) - (4,007) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 190,342 (7,586) (7,781) (824) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11,570 10,584 - - - |
||||
| 146,414 | (139,020) | (1,431) | 5,963 | |
| 1,859,584 | (1,663,279) | - | 196,305 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021
19. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS – continued
Fund transfers:
-
£5,454 transferred to the Unrestricted General fund from the IOA 2 Year Project fund, to offset amounts transferred from the unrestricted fund to offset the deficit in the prior year.
-
£1,635 transferred from the Unrestricted General fund to clear the deficit in the Deprivation unrestricted fund.
-
£4,023 transferred from the Unrestricted General fund to the Little Learners capital fund for additional costs above the grant received for the Forest School building.
The income funds of the charity include restricted funds comprising the following grants held on trust for specific purposes:
Deprivation
Fund to be used to improve outcomes for children, living in deprived areas, attending our various settings. The money is provided by Suffolk County Council.
Special Education Needs Coordinator (SENCO)
Grants given to nurseries to fund the work of SENDCO in supporting children registered at the nurseries who have additional needs. The money is provided by Suffolk County Council.
Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP)
The Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP) is additional funding from the DfE, via Suffolk County Council, for Early Years providers to help them improve the education they provide for disadvantage 3- and 4-year-olds.
Lighting Fund
Grant received from Suffolk County Council to improve the lighting on the pathway at the Buttons and Bows nursery.
Ipswich Opportunity Area (‘IOA’) – Summer Term Activities
A grant provided to fund activities for school readiness including summer outdoor learning and the provision of book bags and other useful resources.
Ipswich Opportunity Area – Family Support Practitioners
A grant provided to support the employment of a number of family support practitioners to assist with the challenges facing families as a result of the COVID pandemic. This included facilitation of home learning and the assistance with the transition for children from a preschool setting to school.
Ipswich Opportunity Area - PVI ‘Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) Training’
A training grant for early years settings to develop the workforce in line with Ipswich Opportunity Area aims. This element of funding was to provide Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) training for our staff.
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021
19. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS – continued
Ipswich Opportunity Area - PVI ‘Professional Development Day’
Funds provided by the Ipswich Opportunity Area to provide an inspiring one-day conference for all Bows and Arrows staff on the professional development day in April 2020. The conference was to provide training and workshops on physical and mental health. The training was postponed due to COVID 19, and these funds are being used for alternative professional development training as agreed with IOA.
Engaged Communities
Grant provided to support our nurseries following the COVID-19 pandemic.
20. PENSION COMMITMENTS
The Charity operates a group personal pension scheme, the assets of which are held in an independently administered fund. Employer’s contributions paid during the year amounted to £18,057 (2020: £18,126).
All staff are allocated to either a nursery setting or a project fund which they work on. Project funds will dictate the charitable activity the employer pension contributions should go against as an expense. All projects are noted as being restricted or unrestricted funds and so the project fund allocated for the employee to work on will also dictate whether the individual employer pension contributions go against restricted or unrestricted funds.
21. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The following related party transactions occurred during the year, all of which were on an arm’s length basis:
-
1 Trustee, Mrs F Rouane, used the childcare services of the Charity during the year, totalling £8,634 (2020: 4 Trustees - £13,647).
-
The Charity made purchases of £0 (2020: £252) during the year from a company of which a member of key management is a director.
The remuneration of key management for the year was £68,525 (2020: £66,300).
22. RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME / (EXPENDITURE) TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
| Net income / (expenditure) for the year Adjustments for: Depreciation charge Interest from investments (Increase) / decrease in debtors Increase / (decrease) in creditors |
2021 2020 £ £ 115,587 196,305 78,462 23,735 (40) (143) 39,752 (30,419) 3,639 (16,137) |
|---|---|
| 237,400 173,341 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021
23. ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET DEBT
| Cash in hand and at bank | At 31 August 2020 Cash flows Other non- cash changes At 31 August 2021 £ £ £ £ 693,766 208,376 - 902,142 |
|---|---|
24. COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
The company is limited by guarantee. Each of the members has undertaken to contribute an amount not exceeding £10 towards the assets of the company in the event of the same being wound up, while he or she is a member, or within one year after he or she ceases to be a member, and the assets being insufficient to cover the company’s debts and liabilities.
25. ULTIMATE CONTROLLING PARTY
The Charity is controlled by the trustees who form the board of directors.
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