## Ellel St John’s Kids’ Club ## Report for the year ending 31[st] August 2025 ## Reference and administratve details Charity Number : 1151839 Address: Ellel St Johns CE Primary School Chapel Street Galgate Lancs LA2 0JS ## Our Aims The aim of the group is to advance the education and provide for the recreation of children of school age by making facilities and services available to them during out of school hours. ## Structure, Governance and Management The policy and general management of the affairs of Ellel St John’s Kids’ club ( hereafter called ‘the group’) is directed by the committee which consists of the Honorary officers and not less than two, nor more than eight , other members of the Group elected by the Annual General Meeting. Membership of the group is open to all parents/carers or guardians of children who attend the school. The committee shall have the right to approve or reject applications for membership; for good and sufficient reason to terminate the membership of any member provided that the member concerned shall have the right to be heard by the committee before a final decision is made. At the Annual General Meeting the group elect a Chair, a Secretary and a Treasurer who will hold office until the conclusion of the next Annual General Meeting after their election, but shall be eligible for re-election provided that no Honorary Officer shall hold office for more than three consecutive years. On the expiration of such period, two further years must elapse before any further Honorary Officer shall be eligible for re-election. All trustees give their time voluntarily and receive no benefits from the charity. Any expenses reclaimed from the group are included within the Financial Statements. The trustees review the aims. Objective and activities of the charity each year, paying due regard to statutory guidance. ## Achievement and Performance During the year ending 31 August 2025 the group continued to run very smoothly and employed a further member of staff for 2 mornings and 1 afternoon a week. We continue to monitor requests for places so that we can respond if additional staff are needed. The staff are continuing with themes, planning, messy play and termly experiences, recent themes included ‘ _Pirates’_ , ‘ _Construction’_ , ‘ _Colours_ ’ and _‘Mini Beasts’’_ . The children particularly enjoyed the Sports Activities. Summer School ran for two weeks over the Summer Holidays and included cinema outings, water fights and a range of craft activities. All places were taken . The early drop off was offered again this year and only a few parents took up this option. Following a review the late pick up option was no longer offered. This will be reviewed moving forward. The club looks to get as much time as possible outside and we continue to update play equipment to support development and continued interest. Fees are managed via ParentPay which has the benefit that parents can view their balances at any time, and school are able to issue arrears reminders automatically. We have also introduced a After School Debt Policy. Thanks are given to the Kids Club team and Joanna FitzGerald for all their efforts . We are very proud of the Club and welcome any suggestions on how to improve it for the future to best serve the parents and children who use it. ## **.Ellel St John’s CE Primary School** ## **Ellel Kids’ Club Balance Sheet** ## **To August 2025** Opening Balance Total income Expenditure Income over Expenditure Opening Balance £108,290.56 Total income £70,545.97 Expenditure £52,530.52 Income over Expenditure £18015.45 **Closing balance as at 31** £126,306.01 **August 2025** **I certify that this is a true and accurate accounts as presented to me of the Ellel Kids’ Club Fund for the year ending 31 August 2025.** **All accounted for and correct** **Nicky Dimmer Auditor** **Sandra Rotheram Treasurer** **Joanna FitzGerald Headteacher** .Ellel St ohn's CE Prima School Ellel Kids, Club Balance Sheet To August 2025 Opening Balance £108,290.56 Total income £70,545.97 Expenditure £52,530.52 Income over Expenditure £18015.45 aosing balance as at 31 August 2025 £126,306.01 I certify that this is a true and accurate accounts as presented to me of the Ellel Kids, Club Fund for the year ending 31 August 2025. All accounted for and correct Nicky Dimmer Auditor NJTh" Sandra Rotheram Treasurer Joanna FitzGerald Headteacher Ellel Lids, Club ELLEL ST JOHN'S OUT OF SCHOOL CLUB INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS For the Financial year ending 31 August 2025 Report to the Committee Members of Ellel St John's Out of School Club Registered Charity number 1151839 Responsibilities of Committee and examiner The Charities Committee members consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the Act) and that an independent examination is needed It is my responsibility to.. examine the accounts to state whether particular matters have come to my attention Basis of independent examinerfs statement An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from the Cornmittee members concerning such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the accounts. Independent examiner's statement In the course of my examination, no matters have come to my attention Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect, the Committee have not met the requirements to ensure that Proper accounting records are kept Accounts are prepared which agree with the accounting records Signed... Print name.. Date........,.... Address.. ..6....,ci. ILE.l0Thl £ohO...,...C41oLLeH ,