COMPANY NUMBER: 05319695
CHARITY NUMBER: 1143490
THE CHATTERBOX CLUB LTD (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
DIRECTORS REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
THE CHATTERBOX CLUB LTD (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
CONTENTS
| Page | |
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| Directors' (trustees) report | 1-2 |
| Accountants report | 3 |
| Statement of financial activities | 4 |
| Balance sheet | 5-6 |
| Statement of cash flows | 7 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 8-10 |
THE CHATTERBOX CLUB LTD (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
COMPANY INFORMATION
| Company Number: | 05319695 |
|---|---|
| Charity Number: | 1143490 |
| Trustees: | Mrs L.J. Ingham |
| Mrs P.A. Trudgill | |
| Directors: | Mrs L.J. Ingham |
| Mrs P.A. Trudgill | |
| Secretary: | Mrs L.J. Ingham |
| Registered Office: | Basnett Street Nursery School |
| Basnett Street | |
| Burnley | |
| Lancashire | |
| BB10 3ES |
THE CHATTERBOX CLUB LTD (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
DIRECTORS (TRUSTEES) REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
The directors submit their annual report and the financial statements of the company for the 12 months to the year ended 31 Decemberr 2021. The directors are also trustees and have served during the year and up to the date of this report.
Structure, governance and management
The Chatterbox Club is a charitable company. That is to say, it is registered with both within the Charity Commission as a charity and with Companies House as a company limited by guarantee, without share capital.
The charity is administered by a Board of Trustees/Directors. The directors are responsible for strategic and financial planning and for identifying and responding to any risks.
The directors of the charitable company are its trustees for the purpose of charity law and the governing documents of the charity are the Memorandum and Articles of Association.
Objectives and activities
To provide a warm, secure and caring environment for children.
To advance the development and education of children primarily under statutory school age.
To provide high standards of education and childcare.
Achievements and performance
The day to day finances of the setting have been efficiently managed throughout the year continuing to adhere to the financial procedures.
Financial review
During the year the charity generated income of £136,258. The surplus for the year was £1,777.
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THE CHATTERBOX CLUB LTD (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
DIRECTORS (TRUSTEES) REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
Statement of trustees' responsibilities
The trustees are responsible for preparing the annual report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.
Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements that for each financial year that shows a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the surplus or deficit of the charity for that period. In preparing the financial statements the trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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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 charity will continue in operation.
Small company provisions
This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions for small companies under Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.
On behalf of the board
Mrs L.J. Ingham
Director
2 March 2022
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THE CHATTERBOX CLUB LTD (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
In order to assist you to fulfil your duties under the Companies Act 2006 the accounts have been prepared for your approval for the year ended 31 December 2021 which comprises the Statement of financial activities, the Balance sheet, the cash flows statement and the related notes.
It is your responsibility to ensure that the Chatterbox Club has kept adequate accounting records and to prepare statutory financial statements that give a true and fair view of the assets and liabilities.
You consider that a statutory audit is exempt from the statutory audit requirement for the year.
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THE CHATTERBOX CLUB LTD (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
| Note Incoming resources Incoming resources from generating funds: Activities for generating funds Incoming resources from charitable activities 3 Total incoming resources Resources expended Charitable activities 4 Governance costs 5 Total resources expended Net incoming/(outgoing) resources for the year/ Net income/(expenditure) for the year Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward |
Unrestricted 2021 2020 funds £ £ 0 0 136,258 136,258 165,471 |
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| 136,258 136,258 165,471 |
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| 133,980 133,980 132,050 500 500 500 |
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| 134,480 134,480 132,550 |
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| 1,778 1,778 32,921 88,699 88,699 55,776 |
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| 90,477 90,477 88,697 |
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses in the year and therefore a separate statement of total recognised gains and losses has not been prepared.
All of the above amounts relate to continuing activities.
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THE CHATTERBOX CLUB LTD (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2021
| Note Fixed assets Tangible assets 9 Current assets Debtors: amounts falling due within one year Cash at bank and in hand 11 Creditors: Amounts falling after one year 12 Net Current Assets Total assets less current liabilities Net assets Funds Unrestricted income funds Total Funds |
£ £ £ £ 20,802 22,902 8,968 8,968 117,227 89,329 126,195 98,297 (56,522) (32,500) 69,673 65,797 90,475 88,699 90,475 88,699 90,475 88,699 90,475 88,699 2020 2021 |
£ £ £ £ 20,802 22,902 8,968 8,968 117,227 89,329 126,195 98,297 (56,522) (32,500) 69,673 65,797 90,475 88,699 90,475 88,699 90,475 88,699 90,475 88,699 2020 2021 |
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| 88,699 | ||
| 88,699 | ||
| 88,699 | ||
| 88,699 |
The Balance Sheet continues on the following page.
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THE CHATTERBOX CLUB LTD (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2021(CONTINUED)
In approving these financial statements as trustees of the company we confirm:
(a) that for the year ended 31 December 2021 the company was entitled to the exemptions of section 477 of the Companies Act 2006;
(b) that an audit has not been required, pursuant of section 476 of the Companies Act 2006;
© ensuring that the company keeps accounting records which comply with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006:
(d) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company.
These financial statements are prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The financial statements were approved by the board on 2 March 2022 and signed on behalf by
Mrs L.J. Ingham
Director
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THE CHATTERBOX CLUB LTD (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
| Cash flows from operating activities (Loss)/profit for the financial year Adjustments for: Depreciation of tangible assets Decrease in debtors Increase in creditors Net cash generated from operating activities Cash flows from operating activities Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year comprise: Cash at bank and in hand |
2021 2020 £ £ 1,778 32,921 2,100 3,029 0 8,000 24,022 -38,436 |
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| 27,900 5,514 |
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| 0 0 |
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| 27,900 5,514 89,329 83,813 |
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| 117,227 89,329 |
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| 117,227 89,329 |
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THE CHATTERBOX CLUB LTD (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE FIANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
1 General Information
The Chatterbox Club is a not for profit Company and has no share capital.
2 Accounting policies
2.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements
The financial statements are prepare under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice Accounting and Reporting Charities issued in March 2005 (SORP 2005) and the Companies Act 2006.
2.2 Incoming resources
All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when the charity is entitled to the income.
2.3 Resources expanded
All expenditure is recognised on an accrual basis.
Expenditure includes VAT which cannot be fully recovered.
2.4 Tangible fixed assets and deprecation
Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less depreciation.
Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost or valuation of fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following basis:
Equipment 15% reducing balance basis Buildings 5% straight line basis
The assets residual value, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed, and adjusted prospectively if appropriate, or if there is an indication of a significant change since the last reporting date.
Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount and are recognised in profit or loss.
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THE CHATTERBOX CLUB LTD (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE FIANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
2.5 Debtors
Short term debtors are measured at transaction price, less any impairment.
2.6 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash is represented by cash in hand and deposits with financial institutions.
2.7 Creditors
Short term creditors are measured at transaction price. Other financial liabilities, including bank loans, are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs and are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
3 Incoming resources for charitable activities
| Unrestricted | 2021 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| funds | Total | Total | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Fees | 22,037 | 22,037 | 21,668 |
| Grants | 114,222 | 114,222 | 143,803 |
| 136,259 | 136,259 | 165,471 | |
| Costs of charitable activities | |||
| Unrestricted | 2021 | 2020 | |
| funds | Total | Total | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Staff costs | 94,209 | 94,209 | 93,234 |
| Support costs | 40,271 | 40,271 | 39,315 |
| 134,480 | 134,480 | 132,549 | |
| Governance costs | |||
| Unrestricted | 2021 | 2020 | |
| funds | Total | Total | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Accountancy fee | 500 | 500 | 500 |
| 500 | 500 | 500 |
4 Costs of charitable activities
5 Governance costs
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THE CHATTERBOX CLUB LTD (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE FIANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
6 Net incoming/(outgoing) resources for the year
| Net incoming/(outgoing) resources for the year | |
|---|---|
| Net incoming/(outgoing) resources is stated after charging depreciation. |
2021 2020 |
| 2,100 3,029 |
| 7 Employment costs Wages and salaries Other costs |
2021 2020 94,209 93,677 0 0 |
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| 94,209 93,677 |
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
| 2021 | 2020 |
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| 8 | 8 |
8 Taxation
The charity is exempt from taxation.
- 9 Tangible fixed assets
| 9 | Tangible fixed assets | |||
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| 10 | Cost: At 1 January 2021 Addition At 31 December 2021 Depreciation: At 1 January 2021 Charge for the year At 31 December 2021 Net book value: At 31December 2021 At 31 December 2020 Debtors Due within one year: Prepayments Sundry debtors Provision for doubtful debts |
Land and Buildings |
Fixtures and Fittings Total £ £ 45,100 58,772 0 0 |
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| £ 13,672 0 |
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| 13,672 | 45,100 58,772 |
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| 4,067 600 |
31,803 35,870 1,500 2,100 |
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| 4,667 | 33,303 37,970 |
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| 9,005 | 11,797 20,802 |
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| 9,605 | 13,297 22,902 |
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| 2021 £ 0 8,968 0 |
2020 £ 0 8,968 0 8,968 |
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| 8,968 |
| 11 12 |
Cash and cash equivalents Cash at bank and in hand Creditors Sundry creditors Loans Accruals |
2021 2020 £ £ 117,227 89,329 |
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| 117,227 89,329 |
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| 2021 2020 £ £ 0 0 0 0 56,522 32,500 |
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| 56,522 32,500 |
13 Related party transactions
There have been no related party transactions throughout the financial year.
14 Company limited by guarantee
The Chatterbox Club is a company limited by guarantee and does not have a share capital.
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ Charity Name The Chatterbox Club members of
| members of | The Chatterbox Club | ||
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| On accounts for the year ended Set out on pages |
31 December 2020 | Charity no (if any) |
1143490 |
| (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets) |
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended DD / MM / YYYY .
Responsibilities and As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the basis of report accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent [The charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 and I am qualified to examiner's statement undertake the examination by being a qualified member of [insert name of applicable listed body]]. Delete [ ] if not applicable.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below *) which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
- Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
Signed: S Miller Date: 25/02/22 Name: Mr Stuart Miller Relevant professional n/a qualification(s) or body
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Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
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