REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 07434896 IEngland and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER.. 1140Z77
Report of the Trustees and
Unaudited Financial Staternentsfor the Year Ended 31 March 2024
for
Children's Re$piie Tru$t
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Chlldren's Resplte Trust
Contents of the Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
Page
Report of the Trustees
Independent Exarninerf5 Report
Statement of Financial A¢tivities
BalarI￿ Sheet
Notes to the Flnanclal Statements
9 to 16
Detalled Statement of Flnanclal Actlvltles
17 to 18

Chlldren's Resplte Trust
Report of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
The trustees who are also direttors of the charity for the purposes of the Cotnpanies A¢t 2006, present their report with the
financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024. The trustees havÈ adopted the provisions of Accounting and
Reporting by Charities-. StatÈrnent of RetommÈnded Practice applitable to charities prepÈring their atcounts in atcordance with the
Financial Reporting Standard applicable in thÈ UK and Republic of Ire13nd IFRS 1021 (effective l January 20191.
OBJECTIVE5 AND ACTIVITIE5
Investments
The Charity does not at present hold sufficient funds to justify investments other than bank account5 although the Trustees have
the power to invest in whatever manner is deemed the wnost effective use of the Charity's excess funds if and when the Charity'5
funds reach such a position that this becomes relevant.
Volunteer5
During the year ending 315t March 2024 the Children's Re5Plte Trust benefitted from the 5UPPQrt of 52 volunteer5 in roles including
care and 5UPPOrt work, fundraising Bnd administration. Volunteer5 receive training in the provision of care services, as well a5
safeguarding training and all personnel with access to service user5 are fully referenced and required to complete a DBS check.
It 15 the responsibility of the Charity's Chief Executive Officer to maintain a register of identified risks, seeking advice from appointed
professional advisors as necessary. The Trustees review the register quarterly and contribute actively to identifying new risks and
putting In place systems and procedures to minimise them.
The Charity rnaintains Employers Liability Insurance, Public Liability Insurance and Legal expenses cover.
The main identified area5 of risk are as follow5..
Risk to financial 5ecuritythrough loss of incorne including1055 of income due to d3rn3ge to reputation.
Risk to financial securitythrough external influences including external claitns.
Loss of data.
He31th, safety and safeguarding of children risks.
Risk to professional capacity through loss of personnel including volunteers.
Trustees
The Trustee5 of the Charity are David Beck who is a businessman in the financial Services sector, Verity Hawkes, whose background
includes experience of project management the accountancy Sector, Rich3rd Uushnell a Managing Director of a national
cornpany, Kate 04vie5, a former Headteacher and Anne-marie Smith, who 15 a solicitor.
The Ch3rity airns to m4intain a diverse pool ol talent and experiences 3rnong its Trustees to provide wide accountsbility to donors.
The Trustees have a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities. The TrustÈes have a Conflitt of Interests Policy, which is
revlewed annually and the Charity m3intalns 3 register of tonflirts of interest.
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Report of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
ACHIEVEMENT ANO PERFORMANCE
A¢hievements and Perforrnan
The Children's RÈspite Trust has worked with 67 families over the year to continue to provide cornmunity support and day-care
sessions at thÈ Trust's Respite CentrÈ.
In planning 8Ctivities, the Trustees give due regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit.
Mllestones Achleved In the Yearto 31st March 2024
Ouring the past year, the Charity ha5 successfully supported 75 children through community outreach, farnily support initiatives,
and day-care services at the Trust'5 Respite Centre. The three strategic prioritie5 Outlined in the previous annual report have been
lully realized.
Little Star5 Nursery
Thi5 year marked the first full operational year of Little Stars, the Trust's nursery progratn designed for children under five with
additional needs.
Oèy-Qre Sessions
The Trust continued to offer d3y-C8re sessions during school holid8ys, organized into two 8ge-appropri8te programs..
Super Stars for children 8ged 5-12.
All Stars for teenagers.
Teenagers benefited from activities focused on life skills and social development, including music, arts, bakin& and outings. These
sessions have been both engaging and enjoyable. For children aged 5-12, activities emphasized arts and crafts, messy play, and the
Use of the Trust's 50ft play facilities.
Cornmunity Sessions
While the focu5 h35 been on expanding Services at the Centre, regular community 5UPPOrt 5e55ions in families, hornes have
continued. These remain a vitsl source of 5UPPQrt for f4rnilie5 who rely on thern.
Famlly Events
The Charity hosted several whole-family events, fostering communlty connections and providing memorable experiences..
E3Ster Extrav3g3nza
Summer Picnic
Winter Wonderland, held at the South of England Showground in coll8boration with The Teddy Bear Run. Over 120 supercars ènd
classic cars delivered present5 from ￿nt3 to approximately 30 families in a festive setting featuring a magical winter forest with
over 100 Christmas trees and a grotto.
These events provided familie5 With opportunitie5 to build connections and friendship5, offering invaluable social support.
Focus on Siblings
Special se5510n5 for Siblings offered thern a safe Space to focu5 on their unique need5. These 5e55ions allowed sibling5 to connect
with peer5 who share 5itnilar experience5, providing a much-needed outlet and emotion31 sUPPOrt.
Support Work
The Charity's Support Work initlatives, including the roles of Head of Care, Deputy Manager, and other Centre staff, contlnued to be
funded by the National Lottery Community Fund and the john Whippy Foundation for support work in Eastbourne. This funding
remains crucial to sustaining the high-qualitv C8re provided by the Trust's dedicated team.
Excursions and Outings
The Trust's outings for children remained popular, with the minibus in regular use. Highlights included..
Visits to wildlife centres, a butterfly sanctuary, Fishers Farm, and Bewl Water.
Sibling-specrfic 4ctivities like kayaking on the Cuckmere River, high ropes at Branching Out, and trip5 to Go Ape and Ninja Warrior.
A highlight was the trip to the Bi8 Cat ￿nctUary at Headcorn, which offers an exclusive and accommodating experience for the
children. The quiet environment flexibility to 5UPPQrt indwidual needs make this outing especially mernorable.
System Enhancements and Staff DÈvelopmÈnt
In 2022, the Charity acquired a new information system, Famly, to improve tratking children's progress and enhance
tommunlc3tlon with parents. Thls system, funded by Global's Make Some Noise, has continued to strengthen the Charity's
management processes.
The Charity increased its staffing to 10 permanent staff and beneflted from addition31 sesslon31 cover provided by a skllled team of
volunteers. This combination of paid and volunteer staff brings a wealth of expertise In speci81 needs childcare.
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The Charity h05ted several successful fundraising events, including..
' Two rotnedy nights
A 90s-themed night
A golf day
A formal ball
A mountain climbing challenge
While these events Incurred notable costs, which has Impacted their profitability, the Trustees believe their financial and
community engaeement benefitsiustify their continuation.
Lottery Income
A significant income stream for the Charity has been it5 lottery. The sad passing of Len Smith, a volunteer who ran the lottery for
the Trust has impacted it's succe55, but the lottery Still generated a gr055 income of £45,729, providing 3 5UStainable and regul3r
revenue source.
Through these initiatives, the Charity has continued to deliver impactful sUPPtsrt to children and families, making tangible progre55
towards it5 mission.
Planslor Future Actlvltles
In the coming year, the Trusr remains committed to enhancing care services at the Respite Centre and within the community. This
focus will necessitate increasing the number of care staff to meet growing demands. The year 2023-2024 w8s one of consolidation
rather than growth for the Trust, and so progress toward building financial reserves has slowed. However, expanding unrestricted
Following the successful completion of the Charity's principle strategic priorities outlined in the previous annual report-namely,
optimizing the impact of the nursery- next year must now be a year of improving financial security.
The Ch3rity ha5 secured more 'Charity of the Year" partnerships With local businesses for the upcoming ye4r than ever before,
which will be actively managed over the next 12 month5. Building on thi5 momenturn, we aim to grow these partnerships and
expand the Charity's Amba55adors' 5cherne to foster long-term 5UPPOrt.
Planned fundralslng actwlties for the year Include a range of events such as è Golf Day, the Three pea￿ Challenge, addition31
skydives, two Comedy Nights, 3 90s-themed Night, and a M3squer3de B311. Following rhe continued success of the Masquerade
Ball, the Trust Intends to introduce a summer event of a similar nature, 31beit that it will begin on a smaller scale. These Initiatives
will play a crucial role in advancing the Charity's mission and goals.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Financial position
In thi5 the charity's 12th complete year of trading total income w3s £337,074 and expenditure w45 £378,150. Income included
£87,668 in restricted funds lor development5 at the Charity'5 Respite Centre, running se55ion5 and ￿larieS.
The above income expenditure left £32,429 in unrestricted re5erve5, which is approxirnately two months, worth of unrestricted
costs and two and a hèlf months, Worth of total c05t5. All funds rem3ining in the reserve were unrestricted. This 15 a decrease on
the previous year and while it remains within the Charity's reserves policy, the Trust's aim is to increase this over the next year to
three months, worth of tot31 costs in reserve, in order to give the Charity gre3terfinancial security.
Income Sources
The greatest source of income for the Charity was from Central Events at £151,813. Income from Trusts and Foundations was
£88,647. Donations from individuals totalled £39,682 and the Trust's lottery and trading income totalled £45,729.
Expenditure
The greatest expenditure was the £209,811 in staff costs to manage the Charity'5 care-work, both in the community and in the
Centre and for the general running of the charity.
The setond grÈatest expÈnditure line was the £86.381 spent on organising fundraising events, which in turn brought in £1SL,813
providing a net profit of £65,432.
Travel costs accounted for £6,737 which is predominantly made up of vlsits to famllles across East Sussex and the Sourh East. Rent
for the Trust's Respite Centre and storage unit tot311ed £24,882.
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Report of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Reserve5 poIi¢y
In accordante with Charity Commigsion guidelines the Trustees have adopted the following policy in relation to reserves..
The Charity aims to retain sufficient unallocated funds in reserve as is prudent to ensure the continuity of services to beneficiaries
and to fulfil the Charity's commitments to Stakeholders. In regard to this the Trustees Df the Charitv 8im to ensure th8t between
one and three months, average running costs remain free and uncommitted.
The Trustees review financial performance quarterly in order to assess the level of reserves required to meet this commitment and
reallocate funds accordingly.
SThUCTVRE. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The governing document of the charity is the Memorandum and Articles of Associ3tion, which wa5 adopted in November 2010 on
the form3tion of the Children'5 Resplte Trust 35 3 cotnpany limited by guarantee. It Was later amended by special re501ution in
January 2011 in order for the Children'5 Respite Trust to be registered as a chÈritVi which was concluded in February 2011.
The current members of the Company are all Dirertors of the Company and Trustees of the Ch8rity, who meet quarterly to fulfil
both functions and who may srand for re-election at the next Annual General Meeting. The Charity aims to expand its membership,
as identified on page two of this document.
Objects
The objects of the charity are defined in section four of the Memor3ndum and Articles of Association as'yo provide respite, relief,
assistance and Services for children young people who have disabilities and their parent5, carers families., The beneficial
area is defined 35 the United Kingdorn.
Wision, Mi55ion & Values
The Children'5 Re5Plte Trust believes that no fatnily Should have to care for a child with a disability Blone.
8y providlng respite èt the Trust's 03y-Care Centre and through communlty outreach programmes in Sussex and Kent. the Trust
aims to support families of disabled children to cope with the pressures of caring for a child with additional needs 24 hours a day.
while ensuring the children themselves have the best time possible.
Management
The Trustees of the Children's Respite Trust convene monthly in order to review performance against agreed targets and objective5
set out in the Charity's busines5 plan, a5 well as assessing risks and opportunities.
The Trustees delegate the day to day running of the Charity to 4 staff team ol ten led by the Trust's Chief Executive, Gavin Fisher,
who ha5 29 ye4rs' experience in the sector including h3ving run signific3nt children'5 charities previously. The staff team includes a
registered manager of the Service, Michelle Hulse, who 15 the Trust's Head of C3re and who a150 h35 many ye4rs' experience care
provision for children with additional need5.
Trustees and staff have open Ilnes of communication to ensure transparency and collaboratlve worklng.
A handbook Is mèinrained outlining the Charity's policies and procedures, whlch all staff and volunteers are requlred to abide by
and which form a part of staff contracts.
Regular internal and external training is provided for all personnel concerned with the delivery of the Charity's work. This includes
The Charity's Reserve5 and Risk Policy are reviewed quarterly.
The Trustees agree an oper3tional busine55 plan annuallv.
REFERENCE ANO ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Re8lStered Company number
07434896 IEngland ènd Wales)
Reglstered Charlty number
1140277
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Chlldren's Resplte Trust
Report of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
Registered offi¢e
140a High Street
UckfiÈld
TN22 IQR
Trustees
Mr D Beck
Mrs V Hèwkes
Mr R Bushnell
Mrs K Davies
Mrs A Smith
Independent Examiner
Sarah Price
SLP Advisory Limited
126 Wish Hill
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN20 9HL
STATEMENT OF TRU5TEES' RESPONSIBILITIES
The trustees Iwho are also the directors of Children's Resplte Trust for the purposes of company lawl are responsible for preparine
the Report of the Trustees and the financial statements In accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting
Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
CorDp4ny 13w require5 the trustees to prepare financial statetnents lor each financial ye3r which gwe a true and fair view of the
State of affair5 of the charitable company 3nd of the incoming resources 4nd application of resources, including the incotne and
expenditure, of the charitable companyfor th4t period. In preparing those financial Statements, the tru5tee5 are required to
select suitable èccountlng policies and then apply them conslstentlv.,
obseNe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP.,
m8ke Judgements and estimates that are re3son3ble and prudent,.
prepare the financial st8rements on the going concern b8sis unless It is in8ppropriate to presume that the charitable company
The trustee5 are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the
financial position of the charitable company and to enable them to ensure that the fin3ncial staternent5 comply with the Companies
Act 2006. They are a150 responsible lor safeguarding the assets of the ch3ritable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for
the prevention 3nd detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Jan 31,2025
Approved by order of the bo?rd of trustees on............................................. and Signed on it5 behalf by..
Mr D Beck- Trustee
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Independent Examiner's Report tothe Trustees of
Children's Resplte Trust
Independent examiner'5 report to the trustees of Children's Respite Trust I'the Company'l
I report to the charity tru5tee5 on rny ex3rnination of the accounts of the Cornp?nyforthe year ended 31 March 2024.
Responsibilities and ba$1$ of report
As thè charity's trustees of the Company land also its d1￿Ctors for the purposes of company lawl you are responsible for the
preparation of the actounts in accordance with the requirÈments of the Companies Act 20061'the 2006 Act'l.
Having $8tisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are
eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under section
145 of the Charities Act 2011 I'the 2011 Act'l. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity
Commission under Section 145151 Ibl of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Since your charity's gross incotne exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I can confirm that l arn
qualified to undertake the examination bec3Use l am 3 rnember of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wale5,
which 15 one of the listed bodies.
I have completed tny exÈrnination. I confirm that no matter5 hÈve corne to my attention in connection with the examination giving
me cause to believe..
8ccounting records were not kept In respect of the Comp8ny as required by Sertion 386 of the 2006 Art,. Dr
the accounts do not accord with those records,. Dr
the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement
that the accounts give a true and fair view which Is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination,. or
the accounts have not been prepared In accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended
Practice for accountlD8 and reporting by charities14pplicable to charities prep3ring their accounts in accordance with the
Financial Reporting Standard applic3ble in the UK 4nd Republic of Ireland IFRS 10211.
I have no concerns and have come acros5 no other tnatters in connection with the examination to which attention should be dr3wn
in this report in order to enable 3 proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Sarah Price
SLP Advisory Limited
126 Wish Hill
Eastbourne
East Sussex
8N20 9HL
Oète..
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Chlldren's Resplte Trust
Statement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
2024
Total
funds
2023
Total
funds
Unre$trirted
fund
Re5tri¢ted
funds
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and lègacies
86,392
87,668
174,060
194,170
other trading activities
163,014
163,014
119,434
Total
249,406
87,668
337,074
313,604
EXPENDITURE ON
Rèi5ing fund5
86,381
86,381
60,544
Chariiable a¢tivilies
Service Delivery
Other
Support Costs
Governance
Fundraising
153,437
131
1,259
117,290
270,727
131
20,127
363
421
127,992
3,760
92,726
18,868
363
421
Totsl
241,208
136,942
378,150
285,022
NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITUREI
8,198
143,5201
149,2741
43,520
141,0761
28,582
Transfers between funds
Other rewgnised gain5111055esl
Actuarial g4in5 on defined benefit 5chernes
14
Net movement In lunds
135,3221
15,7541
141,0761
28,582
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Tot81 funds brought forward
67,751
17,788
85,539
56,957
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
32,429
12,034
44,463
85,539
The notes form part of these flnanclal statements
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Chlldren's Resplte Trust
Balance Sheet
31 March 2024
2024
2023
Note$
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
12,032
15,040
CURRENT ASSErs
sh at bank
37.882
84,279
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
io
15,4511
113,7801
NET CURRENT ASSETS
32,431
70,499
TOTALASSETS LESS CURRENT UABILITIES
44,463
85,539
NET ASSErs
44,463
85,539
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
14
32,431
12,032
67,751
17,788
TOTAL FUNDS
44,463
85,539
The charitable company is entitled to exetnption from audit under Section 477 of the Cornpanies Act 2006 for the year ended
31 March 2024.
The members have not required the company to obtain an 3udlt of its financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 in
accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records th8t comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Comp3nie5
Act 2006 and
preparing financial statement5 which give a true and fair view ol the State of affairs of the charitable company as at the end
of each financial year of its surplu5 or deficit lor each financial year in accordance with the requirement5 of Sections
394 and 395 which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial
5t3tements, so far a5 4pplicable to the charitable comp4ny.
These financi315tatements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to chèritable cornpanie5 subject to the
small companies regime.
The flnanclal statements were approved by the Board of Trustees ènd authorised for Issue on
were signed on its beh31f by..
Jan 31, 2025
and
Mr D Beck- Trustee
The notes form part of these flnanclal statements
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Chlldren's Resplte Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
STATUTORY INNFORMATION
Children's Respite Trust is an incorporated Charity, limited by guarantee, registered in England & Wales. The charity's
registered number 2nd registÈred offite addrÈss can be found in the RÈport of the TrustÈes.
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basls of preparlng the flnanclal statements
The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in
accordance with the Charitie5 SORP IFRS 1021'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 IFRS 1021 leffective l January 20191,, Financial Reporting Stand3rd 102 'The Fin3nci41 Reporting
Standèrd applicable in the UK and Republic of Irel3nd' and the Companie5 Act 2006. The financial statements hBve been
prepared under the historic41 cost convention.
Income
All income is recognised in the StÈternent of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable
that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expendlture
Li8bilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that
expenditure, 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 accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under
headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings
they have been allocated to activities on 3 basis CQn515tent with the use of re50urce5.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided 3t the following 3nnu41 r?tes in order to write off each a55et over it5 estirn4ted useful life.
Motor vehicles
20% on reduclng balance
Tangible fixed assets are included 8t cost less depreciation and Imp3irment.
Taxatlon
The charity is exempt from corporation tsx on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds c4n be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for pirticulir restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. RestrictlQn5 arise
when specified by the donor or when funds are r3i5ed for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanatlon of the nature and purpose of each fund Is included In the notes to the flnanclal st3tements.
Hlre purchase and leaslng commltments
Rentals paid under operating leases 8re charged to the Statement of Fin8ncial Actlvities on a straight line basis over the
period of the lease.
Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits
The charitable company operate5 a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charitable
company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.
Governrnent Erants
In 3ccordance with 524 of FRS 102 these are treated using the accrua15 rnodel 3nd 50 are recognised in incotne on a
systematit basis ovÈr thÈ periods in which the tharity rÈcognises the related tosts for whith thÈ grants intended to
compensate.
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Chlldren's Resplte Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements- continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
2024
2023
Fundraising events
Nursery income
151,813
11,201
118,934
500
163,014
119,434
NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITUREI
Net income/lexpenditurel is stated after charging/lcreditingl'.
2024
2023
Dep￿ciation- owned a$5et5
Other operating leases
3,008
24,882
3,760
19,683
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER5. REMUNERATION
2024
2023
Fees payable to the charity's auditors for the audit of the charity's financial
5taternents
Iso
Iso
31.3.24
30.3.23
Fee5 p3yable to the charity'5 independent examiners forthe independent
examin3tlon of the charity's flnancial statements
150
150
TrUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees. remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2024 nor for the year ended
31 March 2023.
Trustees, expense5
There were no trustees, expen5e5 paid for the year ended 31 March 2024 nor forthe year ended 31 M3rch 2023.
STAFF COSTS
2024
2023
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
other pension costs
193,908
9,285
6,618
126,461
18,742
10,190
209,811
155,393
The average monthly nurnber of employees during the year was as follow5..
2024
2023
Staff
No employees recelved emoluments In excess of £60,000.
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Chlldren's Resplte Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements- continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestrirted
fund
Re5tri¢ted
lunds
Total
funds
INCOMEAND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and leeacies
90,610
103,560
194,170
other trading activities
119,434
119,434
Total
210,044
103,560
313,604
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising fund5
59,974
570
60,544
Charitable artivities
Service Delivery
orher
Support Costs
92,414
35,578
3,760
80,650
127,992
3,760
92,726
12,076
Total
164,464
120,558
285,022
NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITUREI
45,580
116,9981
28,582
(Xher recogni5ed Eainslllossesl
Jlctuarial gèins/llos5e51 on defined benefit
5chernes
1,943
11,9431
Net movement in funds
47,523
118,9411
28,582
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
20,228
36,729
56,957
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIEO FORWARD
67,751
17,788
85,539
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Motor
vehicles
COST
At l April 2023 and 31 March 2024
18,800
DEPRECIATION
At l April 2023
Charge for year
3,760
3,008
At 31 March 2024
6,768
NeT BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2024
12,032
At 31 March 2023
15,040
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Chlldren's Resplte Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements- continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
io.
CREDITORS.. AMOUNTS FALLING OUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024
2023
Bank loans and overdrafts Ise@ note 111
Social security and other taxÈs
other creditors
Accrued expenses
9,250
3,295
885
350
4,154
947
350
5,451
13,780
ii.
LOANS
An an31y515 of the maturity of loan5 15 given below..
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year on demand..
Bank overdrafts
9,250
12.
LEASING AGREEMENTS
Minirnum lease payments under non-c4ncellable operating leases fall due as follows..
31.3.24
30.3.23
Within one year
20,000
20,000
The Trust's Re5Plte Centre 15 leased frotn the Friday Media Group and the year 2023 to 2024 15 the fifth year of a fwe-year
contract. The lease contains a break clause at the half way point, which the Trustees have chosen not to invoke. The
Trustees have entered Into dlscussions to extend the lease beyond its current end date.
13.
ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
2024
Total
funds
2023
Total
funds
Unrestrlcted
fund
Restrlcted
funds
Fixed assets
Current a55et5
12,032
12,032
37,882
15,4511
15,040
84,279
113,7801
37,882
15,4511
32,431
12,032
44,463
85,539
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Chlldren's Resplte Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements- continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
14.
MOVEMENTIN FUNDS
Nei
movement
in funds
Transfers
betwÈen
funds
At
31.3.24
At 1.4.23
Unrestrlrted funds
General fund
67,751
8,200
143,5201
32,431
Restricted funds
Support Work Fund
Core Costs Fund
11,225
15001
13,6201
142,1081
11901
30,883
690
3,620
31
7,313
so
933
Comtnunity
Minibus
Holiday Clubs
Development
9,991
Iso)
773
15,2721
12,032
11,7061
17,788
149,2761
43,520
12,032
TOTAL FUNDS
85,539
141,0761
44,463
Net movement in funds, Included in the above are as follows..
Incoming
re50urce5
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestrirted funds
General fund
249,406
1241,2061
8,200
Restrltted funds
Support Work Fund
Core Costs Fund
Minibus
Development
45,667
42,001
187,7751
142,1911
15,2721
11,7061
42,1081
11901
15,2721
11,7061
87,668
1136,9441
149,2761
TOTAL FUNDS
337,074
1378,1501
141,0761
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Chlldren's Resplte Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements- continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
14.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- ¢ontinued
Comparatives for movement in funds
Net
movement
In funds
At
31.3.23
At 1.4.22
Unrestricted funds
General fund
20,228
47,523
67,751
Restritted fund5
Support Work Fund
Core Cost5 Fund
35,696
124,4711
15001
13,6201
11991
9,126
1501
773
11,225
Isooi
13,6201
Comtnunity
Minibus
Holiday Clubs
Development
168
865
9,991
1501
773
36,729
118,9411
17,788
TOTAL FUNDS
56,957
28,582
85,539
Cornpar3tive net movement in fund5, included in the above are a5 follows..
Incomin
resourte$
Resources
expended
GHins and
10s5es
Movernent
in fund5
Unrestrlrted funds
General fund
210,044
1164,4641
1,943
47,523
Restrlcted funds
Support Work Fund
Core Cost5 Fund
59,866
8,500
16,040
182,3941
19,0001
119,6601
11,9431
124,4711
Isooi
13,6201
Community
Minibus
Holiday Clubs
Development
12,886
1,268
5,000
13,7601
11,3181
14,2271
9,126
1501
773
103,560
1120,5581
11,9431
118,9411
TOTAL FUNDS
313,604
1285,0221
28,582
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Chlldren's Resplte Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements- continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
14.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- ¢ontinued
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows..
Net
movement
In funds
Translers
between
funds
At
31.3.24
At 1.4.22
Unrestricted funds
General fund
20,228
55,723
143,5201
32,431
Restritted fund5
Support Work Fund
Core Cost5 Fund
35,696
166,5791
16901
13,6201
11991
3,854
1501
19331
30,883
690
3,620
31
7,313
50
933
Comtnunity
Minibus
Holiday Clubs
Development
168
865
12,032
36,729
168,2171
43,520
12,032
TOTAL FUNDS
56,957
112,4941
44,463
A current year 12 months 3nd prior year 12 months cornbined Det rnovement in funds, included in the above are as follows..
Incomin
resourte$
Resources
expended
GHins and
10s5es
Movernent
in fund5
Unrestrlrted funds
General fund
459,450
1405,6701
1,943
55,723
Restrlcted funds
Support Work Fund
Core Cost5 Fund
105,533
50,501
16,040
1170,1691
151,1911
119,6601
11,9431
166,5791
16901
13,6201
Community
Minibus
Holiday Clubs
Development
12,886
1,268
5,000
19,0321
11,3181
15,9331
3,854
1501
19331
191,228
1257,5021
11,9431
168,2171
TOTAL FUNDS
650,678
1663,1721
112,4941
15.
RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related partytr3nsactions for the year ended 31 March 2024.
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Chlldren's Resplte Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements- continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
16.
DESCRIPTION OF RESTRICTED FUNOS
Support Work Fund.. This fund was originally started by the Peter Harrison FoundÈtion in 2019 to fund the Centre ManÈger
and was tontinuéd by the National Lottery Community Fund and now the John Whippy Foundation to support a variety of
Support WorkÈr Positions.
Core Costs Fund.. This fund consists of a grant given by the Rooney Foundation towards the running costs of the
organI￿tion.
Holiday Clubs Fund.. This fund consists of a grant from East Sussex County Council's Life More Ordinary programme, to
5UPPOrt the running of services for school age children during the school holidays.
Farnily Support Work Fund.. This fund consi5t5 of grant5 frorn the Steel Charitsble Trust and the Bèrbar3 W3rd Foundation to
provide 4 rnore holistlc 3pproach to 5UPPQrting the whole farnily of 4 child with a disability. Thi5 Originally included funding
for the Trust'5 Fatnily Liaison Worker, 3 role which catne to an end in the Sumtner of 2022.
Community Fund.. This fund consists of donations to cover the cost of Community Support Workers and includes a grant
from the WO Foundation.
Minibus.. This fund was launched to enable the Trust to purchase a minibus, as a part of its Out 8nd About project. The
project is designed to en8ble the Trust to take children on excursions and other activities, as well as collecting children from
home and returning them again after Sessions. The main source of donations for this fund is from the Wooden Spoon
Foundation.
Development Fund.. Thi5 fund consists of a grant from Global's Make Some Noise tOW3rd5 the cost of tr4ining 4nd a new
CRM svstem for managing the Charity'5 care services to f3milies.
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Chlldren's Resplte Trust
Oetailed Statement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
2024
2023
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Gifts and donations
39,684
34,955
2,214
4,000
106,019
46,982
Legacies
Grants
Lotteries
88,647
45,729
174,060
194,170
Other trading Hdivities
Fundraising event5
Nursery income
151,813
11,201
118,934
500
163,014
L19,434
Total Incomlng resources
337,074
313,604
EXPENDITURE
Raising donations and legacie5
Advertising
Event C05t5
Fundraising equipment
2,986
67,164
16,231
1,697
47,057
11,790
86,381
60,544
Charltable actlvltles
Wages
193,908
9,285
6,618
24,882
1,986
8,945
1,915
1,733
443
6,737
2,264
1,036
566
5,169
1,211
1,291
7,477
2,137
L26,461
18,742
10,190
19,683
1,774
4,161
1,642
1,486
739
9,101
373
1,132
2,877
3,637
1,697
3,071
2,477
1,443
Pensions
Rent
Rates 3nd water
Light and heat
Telephone
Postage and st4tionery
Advertlsing
Travel
Minibus runnlng costs
Bank charges
Subscriptions
Training and staff investment
Rep8irs 8nd renewals
Direct expenditure on families
Waste collection
277,603
210,686
Support cost5
Finance
Motor vehicles
3,008
3,760
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Chlldren's Resplte Trust
Oetailed Statement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
2024
2023
Finance
fjoVÈrnan￿ ¢osts
Auditors, remuneration
Insurance
Sundries
Accountancy and legal fees
Computer software & support
Office equipment & maintenance
Professional fees
Broadband
Furniture & fixture5
150
2,455
1,249
713
2,455
1,915
1,360
759
102
150
2,199
1,091
674
2,884
1,402
729
417
11,158
10,032
Total resource5 expended
378,150
285,022
Net lexpendlturelllncome
141,0761
28,582
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140a High Street, Uckfield, TN22 1QR 

SLP Accountants 126 Wish Hill Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 9HL 

31 January 2024 

Dear Sirs 

## **LETTER OF REPRESENTATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023** 

We confirm that the following representations are made on the basis of enquiries of management and staff with relevant knowledge and experience and where appropriate, of inspection of supporting documentation, sufficient to satisfy ourselves that we can properly financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2023. 

Financial Statements: 

1. We acknowledge, as trustees, who are also directors for the purposes of company law, our collective responsibility under the Companies Act 2006 for presenting financial statements, which give a true and fair view and confirm that we have approved the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2023. We also acknowledge our responsibility for making accurate representations to you. All the accounting records have been made available to you for the purpose of your assignment and all the transactions undertaken by the charity have been properly reflected and recorded in the accounting records.  All other records and related information, including minutes of all trustee and management meetings, have been made available to you. 

- 2 We confirm that the charity is eligible for an independent examination of its financial statements, and that there are no circumstances which we should draw to your attention which would invalidate this eligibility. We acknowledge that the work performed by you is substantially less in scope than an audit performed in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK). 

   - 3 We confirm that the accounting policies and estimation techniques adopted for the preparation of the financial statements are the most appropriate to the circumstances in which the charity operates. 

   - 4 All grants, donations and other incoming resources, the receipt of which is subject to specific terms or conditions, have been notified to you.  There have been no breaches of terms or conditions during the period in the application of such incoming resources. The following endowments and restricted income grants and donations were received during the period: 



- 5 Other than those disclosed in the financial statements we are not aware of any material liabilities, provisions, contingent liabilities, contingent assets or contracted for capital commitments that need to be provided for or disclosed in the financial statements. 

- 6 The charity has satisfactory title to all assets and there are no liens or encumbrances on sed in the notes to the financial statements. 

- 7 Other than those disclosed in the financial statements, the charity has not entered into any transactions or has balances outstanding involving trustees, officers or other related parties, which require disclosure under the law or the financial reporting framework adopted, including the Charities SORP. If relevant, appropriate disclosure has been made of the control of the charity. 

- 8 We acknowledge our responsibility for the design and implementation of internal controls to prevent and detect errors or fraud, and have disclosed to you the results of our assessment of the risk that the financial statements may be materially misstated as a result of fraud.  We are unaware of any irregularities, including fraud and suspected fraud, involving management, employees or others who have significant roles in internal control, or those employed by the charity where the fraud could have a material effect on the financial statements.  No allegations of such irregularities or breaches have come to our notice. 

- 9 We are unaware of any breaches or possible breaches of statute, regulations, contracts, significant penalties or other loss.  No allegations of such irregularities or breaches have come to our notice. We confirm that the charity has had no non-routine communication with Charity Commission during or since the period of which you are unaware. 

- 10 We have reviewed the affairs of the charity and confirm that no income is subject to income or capital gains tax. We have also reviewed the VAT treatment in relation to contractual services provided by the charity and confirm that VAT has been correctly accounted for 

- 11 The financial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis as we believe working capital and capital expenditure for at least the next twelve months. We are not aware of any other status during or beyond this period. 

- 12 We confirm that the Nursery income is used to benefit the charity. 

- 13 There have been no events since the balance sheet date which necessitate revision of the figures included in the financial statements or inclusion of a note thereto.  Should further material events occur, which may necessitate revision of the figures included in the financial statements or inclusion of a note thereto, we will advise you accordingly. 



- 14 We confirm that the charity has adequate procedures in place to identify intangible income and all intangible income has been appropriately valued and included in the financial statements. 

Yours faithfully 

Mr D Beck Signed on behalf of the Board of Trustees (those charged with governance)