Oscars: 1133716
increased payroll costs through o>ering competitive hourly rates to the sta> and increased costs of living. During this financial year, we continued carrying out several building repairs to make the place more welcoming and enjoyable for the children and sta>.
We lost some members of sta> this year but, overall, we had a relatively stable sta> year. We continued to make a push to be more sustainable as a charity and to consistently o>er healthy food to the children. We introduced a hot snack for children who are picked up at 6pm which has been greatly received by both children and parents/carers. The hot snack helps parents/carers who pick up the children at 6pm and take them directly to other activities but also provides nutrition at a time of the evening when children are usually hungry.
We continue to try hard as a committee to keep two things in mind with all our decisions; the service we provide as part of a community and making Oscars a welcoming and happy place for sta> and families.
Our ambition is to replace our current building with a new one in the near future and we will continue working towards this aim.
Oscar5 Re8lstered Charlty 1133716 ststement of Flnanclal Actlvltles Year Endlng 31st March 2024 The following actounts have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Retommended Practice ISORPI issued by the Charity Commission to comply with the Executive Committee's obligations as the trustees of the Charity for keeping accounting records 2024 2024 2023 2023 Income Fees Grant Funding Charity Donations Bank Interest Total Income 137,573 133,597 137,573 133,597 Expendlture Payroll Cost5 Elertricity & Water Insurance Telephone, TV & Internet Postage, Printing, Stationary & PR Food & Refreshments Craft & Play Equipment Non Capitalised Equipment Repairs & Renewals & Furniture Professional Fees Accountancy Honorarium Subscriptions, Training & Fees Bank Fees & Charges Cleaning, Clothing & Sundries Corporation Tax 120,201 3,587 1,116 1,225 21 4,566 4,061 93 2,209 2,322 97,871 2,809 983 1,051 io 4,307 1,798 132 450 1.187 100 3,440 114 1,275 3.403 1,063 102 140.570 118.929 Total Expendlture Depreciation 118,929 160 160 160 160 Total Expendllure Inc Depreclatlon 140.730 119.089 Net Surplus {Deficlt) {3,158) 14,508 Cash & Bank Balances 8/Fwd Total Funds Funded Bv: Current Accounts Savings Account Less Creditor (Corporation Tax Duel 128.990 125,832 114,482 128,990 56,352 69,480 64,568 67,325 13,4031 128,990 125,832
Notes to the Attounts l. The accounts are prepared on a receipts and payments basis and no account has been taken of accrued/ prepaid income or expenditure Independent ExamSners Report to the Trustees of Oscars Respectlve responslbllltles of Trustees and Examlner The charity's trustees are rèsponsible for the prèparation of thè accounts. The charity's trusteès considèrthat an audit is not required forthis year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the charities artl and that an independent examination 15 needed. It is my responsibility to.. examinè the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act to follow the procedures laid down in the general Direction given by the Charity Commission lunder section 14515llbl of the Charities Act) and to statè whethèr particular matters have come to my attention Basls of Independent examlners statement My examination was carried out in accordance with general directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a remew of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with these records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in in audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts prèsent a 'truè and fair, and the report is limited to those Matte set out in the statement below, Independent ExamSners Statement In connection with my èxamination, no matter has come to my attention.. l. whith gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the with the accounting requirements of thè Charities Act have not bèen mèt,. or 2. to which, in my opinion. attention should be drawn in orderto enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: k.swinney Date.. 1510112025