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Derwen[-]

Reference and administrative[details][ of][ the][ college,][ its][ trustees] and advisors for the[year][ended][31][December][2023.]

Trustees

Mrs C S Beaumont[(resigned][ 31][January][ 2024)]

Mrs L Burns, Chair of Audit and Risk[Assurance]

Mrs B Court

Mr M Cowan, Chair of Standards[and][ Effectiveness]

Mrs H V Cox Mr P Crosby (co-optee, Resources[and][ Business)]

MrDPEvison

Mr A Grove (appointed 23[March][ 2023)]

Mr K Kimber, Chair, and[Chair][ of][ Search][and][ Governance] Mr B Langfield (co-optee, Resources[and][ Business,][ appointed][ 23][ March][ 2023.][ Trustee,] appointed 20 March[2024)]

Mrs E Leigh

Mr S M Lord, Vice Chair

Mrs A Plowden[(co-optee,][ Standards][ and][ Effectiveness,][ appointed][18][ May][ 2023.] Trustee, appointed[20] March[2024)]

Mr D Preston[(appointed] 23[March][ 2023,][ resigned][ 30][ January][ 2024)]

Mrs H Smith[(co-optee,][ Standards][ and][ Effectiveness)] Mr J E Ward

Company registered number: 08615826

Registered office:

Derwen College,[Whittington][ Road,] Gobowen, Shropshire SY113JA

Patron:

H.R.H. The Duchess of[Kent]

Independent auditors:

WR Partners, Belmont House, Shrewsbury Business Park, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY2 6LG

Clerk to Governors and[ Company][ Secretary:]

Charity registered number: 1153280

Principal operating office:

Whittington Road, Gobowen, Shropshire SY113JA

Bankers:

Lloyds plc, 28 Regent Street, Wrexham, Clwyd LL11ISE

Solicitors:

Lanyon Bowdler 39-41Church Street Oswestry, Shropshire SY112SZ

Mrs C Thompson

Senior management team:

Mrs M Green, Principal and Chief[Executive][ Officer]

Miss N Bellis, Director of[People][ and][ Resources]

Miss K George, Director[of][ Care,][ Health][ and][ Wellbeing]

Mr A Smith, Director of[Finance][ and][ Sustainability] Mrs C Thompson, Director of[Communications,][ Information][ and][ Technology] (appointed1April 2023)

Mrs Z Wood, Director of[Learning][and][ Curriculum][ Development] (appointed1April 2023)

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Contents
Thetrusteesandco-optedmembersofthe charity	3
Thecollege’smission,strategic prioritiesandvalues	4
2023overview	6
Externalrecognitionandinvolvement	6
A Snapshotsofhighlightsandactivitiesin2023	8
Thestudentsin2023	13
Studentcohort	13
Pathwaysandprogrammes	14
Outcomes	16
Theclientsin2023	17
Excellentperformanceandquality	17
`A` Internally	17
Inspectionandpublicrecognition	18
Developmentprojects	20
Leadership,managementandstaffing	21
Paypolicyforkeymanagement personnel	22
Employeeinvolvement,employmentof people withdisabilitiesand	23
volunteers
EDIhighlights2022-23	23
Governance	23
`A` Constitution	23
A Members’liability	23
`A` Thedevelopmentofthe charity	23
`A` Theregulatoryframework	24
`A` Trustees’activityin2023	24
Financialreview	27
A Goingconcern	27
`A` Reservespolicy	27
A Financialsummary	28
A Principalrisksanduncertainties	28
`A` Financialrisk management objectivesandpolicies	29
`A` Principalfunding	29
A Fundraising	29
`A` Investment policy and performance	29
Somuchachieved	29
Wherenext?	30
Statementoftrustees’ responsibilities	30
DisclosureofinformationtoAuditors	31
Auditor’sReport	32
ConsolidatedStatementofFinancialActivities	36
ConsolidatedBalanceSheet	37
CharityBalanceSheet	38
ConsolidatedStatementofCashFlow	39
NotestotheFinancialStatements	40-63

Derwen College

Annual Report and Accounts[2023]

Trustees' report for the[year][ended][ 31][December][2023]

The trustees, who are also the directors[of][ the][ Derwen][ Charity][ and][ known][ as][ governors,][ here,] present their annual report on the main activities[of][ the][ college,][ together][ with][ the][ audited][ financial] statements of the[college,] for the[year] 1[January][ 2023][ to][ 31][December][ 2023.]

The Annual report serves the[purposes][ of][ both][ a][ trustees’][ report][ and][ a][ directors’][ report][ under] company law. The Governors confirm that the[Annual][ report][ and][ financial][ statements][ of][ the] charitable company[comply] with[the][ current][ statutory][requirements,][ the][ requirements][ of][ the] charitable company’s[governing][ document][ and][ the][ provisions][ of][ the][ second][ edition][ Charities] Statement of Recommended[Practice][ (SORP)][ applicable][ to][ charities][ preparing][their][ accounts][ in] accordance with the Financial[Reporting][Standard][ applicable][ in][ the][ UK][ and][ Republic][ of][ Ireland] (FRS102) (effective1January[2019).]

The trustees and co-opted members[of][ the][ charity]

The trustees (governors),[who][ are][ also][ the][ directors,][ of][ Derwen][ Charity][ here][ report][ on][ the][ activities] ofthe charity in 2023:

Kathleen Kimber- Chair and[Chair][ of][ Search][ and][ Governance] Mark Lord -Vice Chair Lucy Beaumont (Resigned 31[January][ 2024)]

Louise Burns- Chair[of][ Audit][ and][ Risk][ Assurance]

Barbara Court
A Michael Cowan- Chair of Standards[and] Effectiveness

Vicki Cox - Vice Chair of Audit[and][ Risk][ Assurance]

Paul Evison Andrew Grove (Appointed 23[March][ 2023.][ Resigned][ 30][ January][ 2024)]
Elizabeth Leigh[-] Vice Chair[of][ Standards][ and][ Effectiveness] David Preston[(Appointed][ 23][ March][ 2023.][ Resigned][ 30][ January][ 2024)] Jamie Ward- Chair of Business[and][ Resources]

Committe co-optees

Paul Crosby

Barry Langfield - Vice Chair of[Business][ and][ Resources][ (Appointed][ 23][ March][ 2023.]

Appointed a trustee 20 March[2024)]

Abigail Plowden (Appointed 18[May][ 2023.][ Appointed][ a][ trustee][ 20][ March][ 2024)]

Helen Smith

Carol Thompson - Clerk[and][ Company][ Secretary]
Mark Baker- Governance[Professional][ (from][ September][ 2023)]

We place on record our sincere[thanks][ to][ all][ trustees][ and][ co-opted][ committee][ members][ who][ have] given generously of their[time][and][ constructively][ of][ their][ experience][ and][ wisdom.][We][ have][ been] delighted to welcome four new members[of][ the][ Board.][All][ members][ are][ working][hard][ to][ become] familiar with the[college’s][ operation][and][ those][ whom][it][ serves][ following][enforced][ absence][ during] Covid-19.

Much information about[the][ charity,][ its][activities][ and][ endeavours][ is][ to][ be][ found][ on][ the][ website:]

www.derwen.ac.uk

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Annua! Report and Accounts 2023

Derwen College

Since the college qualifies as[small][ under][ section][ 382][ of][ the] [Companies][ Act][ 2006,][ the][ Strategic] report required of medium and[large][ companies][ under][ the] [Companies][ Act][ 2006][ (Strategic][ Report] and Directors’[Report)][ Regulations][ 2013][ has][ been][ omitted.]

The college’s mission,[strategic][ priorities][ and][ values]

Mission

To enable everyone to achieve[beyond][ what][ they][ and][ others][ believe][possible.]

Strategic priorities

Priorities serve to[promote][ the][ college’s][ purpose:][ the][ development][ and][ care][ of][ students] and residents.

Ensure our[long-term][sustainability]

Areas of focus

Rigorous financial management Constant review and[update][ of][ provision]

A Appropriate diversification
A Risk assurance measures
A Environmental commitment

Excel in every[aspect] of[our][operation]

Areas of focus

A Student[programmes][ and][ outcomes]
A Our holistic approach[to][ people]
A Quality assurance
A Staff CPD and[performance][ management]
A Staff wellbeing
A Compliance[monitoring]
A Response to changing[legislative][ environment] and the SEND[landscape]
A Beinga learning[organisation]

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Make the most of our exceptional[resources] Areas of focus

Accommodation reviewand[planning]

Campus management

Commercial developments
Satellite opportunities Safeguarding
A Partnerships

Be trailblazers, initiators[and][ researchers] Areas of focus

A Our position /[reputation] within the[sector]

A Risk appetite
A Initiatives and innovations
A Marketing, publicity and communication[ with][ stakeholders]
A Award applications
A Build thirst for increased[understanding]

The college's values

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2023 overview

External recognition and involvement

Derwen College received Silver Makaton[status,] the first specialist college to be[given] this recognition. The college is now officially part of the Makaton Friendly[community.] Silver status[is] currently the Makaton Charity’s highest[possible] accreditation.
Our charity shop, The Vintage[Advantage,][ won][a] top national award at the Charity Retail Awards - the 'Oscars’ of the charity[shop] world[.][ We][ won] the Innovation Award and were at the[awards] alongside big charity names such as Oxfam, Scope, British Heart Foundation, Shelter and Barnardo’s.
The Derwen Sports and Leisure team won an award for the college tennis[programme.][ Tennis] Shropshire presented the award at the British Tennis County Awards in the ‘School[of][ the][ Year’] category.
•TheEDI Heroes college Awards was a finalist 2023, in and the Worldskills[won][ an][ award][UK] in the Skills Competitions Advocate[category.] Awards organisers also filmed at the[college][ and] put together a film showcasing some[of][ our][ work] around skills competitions.

www.derwen.me/WorldSkills.

In October, the college was awarded[Further] Education Provider of the Year at the[NASEN] Awards, for outstanding work in[supporting][young] people with SEND to reach theirfull potential.
I Derwen Nurses Hearing Project: This[Nurse] led project was a finalist in the[Royal][ College] of Nursing Awards, Learning[Disability][ Nursing] category. The project was shortlisted from a[total] of 920 entries nationally. Their[project,][ focusing][on] undiagnosed hearing problems in[young] people with SEND, has been put forward for[publication.]

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SEND and Alternative[Provision][ (AP)][ Improvement][ Plan]

Followingthe SEND Review the[Department][ for][ Education][ announced][ the][ £70m][ ‘SEND][ Change] Programme’ partnership areas. These[pilot][ areas,][ of][ which][ West][ Midlands][ is][ one,][ will][ test][ various] elements of the Improvement[Plan,][ starting][ with][ the][ creation][ of][ Local][ Inclusion][ Partnerships] and the development of Local[Area][Inclusion][ Plans.][ Telford][ and][ Wrekin][ are][ the][ lead][ and][ Derwen] College is engaging closely with them.

Various elements of the SEND[and][ AP][Review][ Improvement][ Plan][ will][ be][ tested][ over][ a][ two-year] period, underpinned by the three[overarching][aims][ identified][ in][ the][ Review:]

a better experience of the[system][ for][ families]
better outcomes for[young][people][ with][ SEND]
A a cost effective, sustainable[system]

Progress towards a standard,[digitised][ EHCP][(Education,][ Health][ &][ Care][ Plan)][ is][ well][ underway][ but] there is little progress[reported] around[the][ development][ of][ ‘National][ Standards’.][ The][ overwhelming] focus of this work continues to be[on][ schools.]

AoC college collective

Following a direct approach from the Chief[Executive][ of][ the][ Association][ of][ Colleges,][ Derwen] College is now part of the AoC[college][ collective,][ a][ peer][ sharing][group][ of][ high][ performing][colleges.] Participating colleges put forward 3[experts] each[year][ who][ then][ receive][ coaching,][ training][and] accreditation from the Institute of[Leadership][ and][ Management.][They][ are][ then][ ‘matched’][ with] appropriate colleges to provide[input][ in][ their][ specialist][ areas.][ Derwen,][ in][ turn,][ receives][ coaching] around identified improvement[ areas][ from][ up][ to][ 3][ experts][ from][ other][ colleges][ within][ the][ Collective.]

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Derwen International

Derwen College has[been][ sharing][expertise][ and][ working][with][ the] Derwen Kuwait[Society] for the[Handicapped][ (KSH)][ to][ create][ and][ develop] College the country’s first ever[specialist][ further][ education][ college,][ Gharnata] International Training Centre. KSH are[a][ 40][ year][ old][ charity][ whose][ values][ align] closely with those of Derwen[College.][ They][ have][ a][ wonderful][ track] record of setting[up] three[schools][ for][ children][ with][ SEND,][ and][ as] such, are a role model for[other][ organisations][ in][ the][ region.][ The][ Centre][ replicates][ Derwen’s][ model] of vocational learning and[work][ experience,][ combined][ with][ embedded][ functional][ skills][ and][ learning] around independent[ living.][ The][ initial][ pathways][ available][ to][ students][ will][ be:]

Business Administration Hospitality and Food

The KSH team have[been][ focused][ on][ staffing,][ buildings][ and][ equipment.][ They][ have][ demonstrated] a greater personalisation[of][ learning,][ moving][away][ from][ the][ traditional][ medical][ model][ to][ bespoke] packages to support each student[individually.][The][ Derwen][ Teaching][and][ Learning][Programme][ for] Post-16 with SEND[includes][ modules][ in][ Inclusive][ Learning][ for][ SEND,][ Vocational][ Pathway][ Training,] Exploring Autism and[Exploring][Down][ Syndrome.]

Snapshots of highlights and activities[in][ 2023:]

January

A former student and client[Richard][ Keagan-Bull][ came][ to] talk to students, clients[and][ members][ of][ the][ community] about his remarkable[life][ and][ autobiography][ Don’t][ Put][ Us] Away. Richard found a talent[as][ a][ speaker][ and][ ambassador] for people with[special][ educational][ needs][ and][ disabilities.] He has travelled[the][ world][with][ organisation][ L’Arche.]

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Our therapy dog:[Teddy][ is][ a][ flat][ coated][ retriever][ who][ joined] the Derwen College[family][ back][ in][ 2019][ when][ he][ was][ just][ 18] months old. A crucial[part][ of][ Teddy’s][ training][was][ to][ learn][ to] socialise with students. It[is][ immensely][ rewarding][to][ see][ just] how calm and[friendly] he is[in][ all][ situations,][ providing][ comfort] and support to students.[One][ says][ 'He][ always][helps][ you][ when] you’re feeling upset’.

February

Former Blue Peter presenter and[Doctor][ Who][ actor][ Peter] Purves, who was filming[in][ the][ area][ with][ a][local][film][ company,][ took][a][mini][ tour][ of][ the][ college.]

March

National Careers Week, the most[successful][ and][ varied][ yet.][ All][ pathways][ created][ inspiring][events,] workshops and talks to help students to[think][ about][ their][ future][ careers.][ Industry][ Champions] shared knowledge and[answered][ questions][ about][ their][ businesses,][ former][ students][ joined][ in][ on] Teams to talk about their[futures][ after][ Derwen,][ Supported][ Interns][ explained][ how][ they][ were][ further] honing their work skills to[prepare][ for][ employment,][ and][ experts][ delivered][ interactive][ workshops.] Performing Arts were even[joined][ by][ some][ famous][ faces,][ including][actors][ Annette][ Badland][ and] our very own Adult Student[of][ the][ Year][ graduate][ Amy][ Jude!]

Competitions Week and a host of events[across][ all][ college][ pathways][ and][sites.][ Retail][ invited] students to participate in a[live][ Easter-themed][ Visual][ Merchandising][Challenge][ at][ the][ Garden] Centre and Gift Shop.[Hospitality][ and][ Food][ ran][ a][ roast][ dinner][ competition;][ Performing][ Arts][ had] a talent show, and[Learning][ for][ Life][ ran][ a][ smaller][ in-house][ competition.][ The][ winners][ of][ the][ recent] poetry and Employability[competitions][ were][announced.][ During][breaks][ and][ lunchtimes,][ there][ were] gaming competitions,[open] to staff[and][ students.]

The Spinathon -24 hours[of][ spin][ bike][ pedalling.][Students,][ clients][ and][ staff][ from][ all][sections][of] the college kept all the bikes[moving,][ encouraged][ throughout][ the][ evening][and][ night][ by][ special] entertainment.

The Student Union Board visited[the][ Houses][ of][ Parliament][ to][ find][ out][ more][ about][ the][ democratic] process and British values.[They] took[odd][ socks][ with][ them][ for][ World][ Down][ Syndrome][ Day][ and] presented them to Helen[Morgan][ MP.][ They][ also][ enjoyed][ a][ performance][ of][ The][ Lion][ King.]

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April

Retail’s Tia[Hughes] raised[more][ than][ £1000][ from][ her][ skydive][ over][ the] Easter holidays.

Derwen beekeepers were[checking][up][ on][ our][ three][ hives][ of][ bees,] making sure the colonies were safe,[clean,][ happy][ and][ well-fed.]

May

Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards:[many][ staff][ supported][ students][ on] expeditions. Here it’s the turn of[Nurture][ students][ who][ are][ embarking] on their first ever[expedition][ on][ a][ canal][ boat][ on][ the][ Llangollen][ Canal,] near Ellesmere, with[the][ help][ of][ accessible][ canal][ boat][ providers][ the] Lyneal Trust.

Digi Dave Robinson and[students,][ who][ worked][in][ front][ of][ and][behind][ the][camera,][ helped][ lain] Evans of National[Numeracy][ to][ produce][ a][ video][ highlighting][anxieties][ around][ maths][ and] numeracy, and how we use maths[every][ day.][ The][ video][ was][ released][ for][ National][ Numeracy][ Day,] on17 May, at [https://derwen.me/NationalNumeracy]

June

A Walford student[enjoyed][ a][ day][ as][ a][ ticket][ inspector,] as thanks for his work[experience][ at][ Cambrian] Heritage Railways. Supported[by] a[support] practitioner and accompanied[by][ railway][ volunteers] and[passengers,][ Harry][ boarded][ the][ new][ Wednesday] service to Weston.

July

Four students were[supported][ to][ create][ their][ own] singles by local musician Jon Roberts.[Jon][ met] the students when[they][ performed][ as][ soloists][ at] the charity concert,[organised][ by][ a][ trustee.][ He][ was]

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so impressed with their talents that[he][ brought][ his][ specialist][ equipment][ into][ college][ to][ record][ all] four soloists. He then went[away] and edited[them,][ providing][ each][ learner][ with][ a][ copy][ of][ their][ own] single.

Attendees at the Duke of[Edinburgh’s][ Award][ Celebration][ learnt][ that][ in][ the][ last][ year][ 23][ students] completed their Gold Award. 22 received[Silver][ awards][ and][ 24][ Bronze.]

Staff and students at Gobowen site[limbered][ up][ for][ the][ annual][ Donald][ Davis][ Memorial][ Football] Match. What a great atmosphere[with][ some][ silky][ skills][ displayed][ on][ the][ pitch,][ and][ great][ support] and cheerleading on the sideline.[Later,][ residential][ students][ and][ staff][ enjoyed][ a][ mass][ watertight.]

October

Derwen partnered with Severn[Dee][ Travel][ and][ Gobowen] Station Buildings Trust[to][ put] on[a][175th][ birthday][ bash] for the Chester to[Shrewsbury][ railway][ line.][ Sign,][ song] and dance group DOT[(Derwen] on[Tour)][ performed] ‘Reach for the Stars’ and[Hospitality][ and][ Food][ students] served drinks and[canapes][ to][ visitors][ outside][ the][ Station] Cafe. The Retail team staffed a[pop-up][ shop][ on][ the] station, which was set up[especially][ for] the[ day][ by][ the] Commercial team. The[shop][ was][ a][ mini][ showcase][ of][ the] Derwen Marketplace.

Sports and Leisure Coordinator Steve[Evans][ was][ invited][ to][ a][ reception][ at][ London’s][10][ Downing] Street by MP Gillian[Keegan,][ Secretary][ of][ State][ for][ Education.][ The][ event][ was][ to][ celebrate][ the] 25th anniversary of the[Teaching] Awards[Trust.][Steve][ won][ a][Gold][ teaching][award][ in][ 2021][for] his work within sports and leisure[and][ Duke][ of][ Edinburgh’s][ Awards.][ He][ has][ since][ become][ an] ambassador for the awards, and[has][ been][ asked][ to][ join][ founder,][ David][ Puttnam,][ colleagues][ from] the Department for Education,[and][ past][ award][ winners.]

Graduation ceremony at[Lion][ Quays,][ Oswestry.][It][ was][ an][ emotional][ weekend][ when][ the] achievements of 2023[graduates][ were][ celebrated][ at][ The][ Lion][ Quays,][ near][ Oswestry.][Forty][ former] students and their families,[as][ well][ as][ local][ supporters,][ attended][ the][ momentous][ occasion][ to] celebrate the[inspirational][ achievements][ of][ our][ students.]

The Horticulture team were honoured[to][ receive][ The][ Chair's][ Award][ for][ exceptional][ work][ in][ the] Oswestry in Bloom Awards.[Nursery] and[Production][ Manager][ Paul][ Moss][ accepted][ the][ impressive] metalwork trophy for the work[that][ he][ and][ our][ students][ and][ clients][ carried][ out][ in][ Oswestry,] including designing and planting stunning[displays][ of][ bedding][ plants][ and][ perennials][ in][ Cae][ Glas] Park. More than 100 people[attended][ the][ ceremony,][ which][ was][ a][ wonderful][ celebration][ of][ the] community workingtogether.

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November

Staff helped to promote Road[Safety][ Week.][ West][ Mercia] Community Police officers visited[college][ to][ advise] students on road[safety] awareness.[A][ group][ of][ students] also joined Councillor[Craig][Emery][ as][ part][ of][ the][ local] parish council’s Speed Watch[campaign][ in][ Gobowen.] Cllr Emery showed them how[to][ use][a][speed][ gun][ to] monitor traffic[along][ Whittington][ Road.]

Derwen Christmas[Fayre][ Weekend.]

December

Christmas Show

Christmas Parade in Oswestry

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The Students in 2023

Religion

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61 Female
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•Students cn [Study][ Programme:] [137]
Students on Supported [Internship:][ 7]
•Students on [Springboard:][1]
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Number of students working at each level
36 Learners inn English * Pre-entry
16-18 yrs funded
Entry1
Entry 2
Learners Welsh •Entry 3
19+ yrs funded •Level1
Yet to be assessed
Learner’s main Pathway
6 Sports S Fitness (Walford)
21 Perform [ng] Ans
5 Nurture Programme
11 Learning for Life
65 3 Horticulture (Watford)
17 Hospitality [(Telford)]
Walford Residentialstudents studentsDay 15441 HorticultureHospitalityBusiness Support, & Food Sales & Marketing [(lelford)]
1 Hospitality and Housekeeping (Telford)
Primary learning difficuIties/disabilities All others learning
Social 8 emotional difficulties Fragile X SyndromeDyslexia 2 difficulties/disabilities
Other physical disabilities Profound [complex] Dyscalculadisability 23 not including Primary
Epilepsy Clinically extremely vulnerable 3
Cerebal Palsy Other disability 3
Asperger's Syndrome Other physical disability 9
Other disability Severe [learning] [difficulty] 9
OtherGlobal specific Development learning [Delay] disability Global [Development] CerebalEpilespy [ Delay] Palsy 1010 14
Disability affecting mobility Other specific learning [disability] i [15]
Profound complex [disability] Mental Health difficulties
Othermedicalcondition Hearingimpairment M
DownSpeech, Syndrome language [S] communication needs DisabilityOther affectingDown [learning] Syndrome [difficulty] mobility 8262828
Severe learning difficulty Moderate [learning] [difficulty] 31
Autism Spectrum [Condition] Other medical condition 31
Moderate learning [difficulty] Autism Spectrum Condition 32
Visual impairment
Social 8 [emotional] difficulties
Speech, language 8 communication needs
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Pathways and programmes

During the admissions process, students make[an][ informed][ choice][ about][ which][ pathway][ or] programme to embark on when[they] start[college.][ Pathways][ are][ detailed][ programmes,][ adopting] a holistic approach to student[development,][ and][ constantly][ under][ review.][ The][ following][pathways] and programmes are available:

Gobowen Main Site: residential[ and][ day]

Horticulture (vocational[pathway)]

Hospitality and Food (vocational[pathway)]
Retail and Enterprise[(vocational][ pathway)]
Performing Arts (vocational pathway)
Learning for Life (programme)
Nurture (programme)
Springboard (programme)*

Supported Internships (programme)

Telford: day provision

A Business Support, Sales[and][ Marketing][ (vocational][ pathway)]
A Hospitality (vocational[pathway)]
A Learning for Life[(programme)]
A Springboard[(programme)*]
A Supported Internships[(programme)]

Walford: day provision

A Horticulture (vocational[pathway)]
A Sport and Fitness[(vocational][ pathway)]
A Learning for Life (programme)
A Springboard (programme)*
A Supported Internships[(programme)]

Ludlow: day provision

A Business Support, Sales[and][ Enterprise][ (vocational][ pathway)]
A Learning for Life (programme)
A Springboard (programme)*
A Supported[Internships][ (programme)]

*[Springboard][ is][ funded][ through][ social][ care] Provision at Ludlow was suspended[in][ February][ 23.]

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This may include:

[Travel][ training] Skills in the home, such as[preparing][and] cooking food, laundry, hoovering Skills in the community, such[as][ shopping,] budgeting, personal safety

There is an extensive[range] of[wellbeing] activities at evenings and weekends[for] residential students. These include[swimming,] gym, football, Boccia, arts, karaoke, cinema, theatre and shopping trips.

Special occasions are celebrated[including] prize-giving, prom, religious festivals, and events, and all students are invited to take[part.]

Learner Voice and Student[Union][Board]

Derwen College Student Union[(SU)][ is][ affiliated] to the National Union[of][ Students.][ Each] October, students vote for who[they][ want][ to] represent them on the SU Board.

There is one representative and[one][ deputy] representative from each[pathway.] Students learn howto communicate their[likes,][ dislikes,] and thoughts, and how to[represent][ the][ thoughts] of other students to make Derwen[College][ a] special place for all of them.

Personal, social and health education (PSHE)

Learners take part in all[of][ the][ following][PSHE] modules:

Functional Skills comprises of English, maths and ICT and is delivered through small discrete groups and embedded into every aspect of the pathway. It is linked to vocational activities and everyday life.

and (CBjAA) CEIAG is an integral part of the[programme.] Students on a vocational pathway take part in small group employability sessions. External guests are also invited to talk to students about their experiences outside of[college.] Impartial CEIAG is also provided by an external Careers Lead.

Universal therapy provision

All students benefit from access to therapy services enabling a universal approach to developing independence in preparation for adulthood and transition post-college.

Specialist therapy need should be identified in the EHCP or IDP, but the therapy team may recommend additions/alterations to outcomes and further therapy provision.

A student’s specialist provision will be reviewed regularly, to ensure it meets their needs in the college environment. Therapy will be delivered in the most appropriate way to enable students to achieve their individual goals and outcomes. The students also have time to spend with the college therapy dog.

• Online[safety][ -modules][1,2][ and][ 3]

[Managing][relationships]
[Rights][ and][ cultures]
[Drugs][ and][ alcohol][ awareness]
[Moving][ on]
•[Relationships][ and][ sex][ education,][ including] bespoke support for anyone who needs it.

fhsrspy proyfetan

Targeted therapy provision is available following referral to the integrated therapy team.

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Outcomes

Student progress[against][ their][ Education][ Health][ Care][ Plans][ and][ their][ agreed][ personal][ targets][ is] closely monitored. The number[of] students[ proceeding][to][ part-time][ employment,][ voluntary][ work] or further education has increased,[although][ their][ learning][ difficulties][ and][ disabilities][ are][ more] complex than in previous[years.]

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Year Planned to date
Actual 21-22
22-23
Leavers 43 41
Work
Paid work 16hrs+ 1 2.33% 0 0%
Paid work less than 16hrs 4 9.30% 4 9.75%
Voluntary work 9 20.93% 10 24.39%
Local college or training [programme] 16 37.21% 12 29.27%
Not in paid employment but [looking][ for][ work] 6 13.95% 1 2.44%
Community activities 3 6.98%
Plans not finalised at this [stage] 4 9.30% 14 34.15%
Living
Supported independent living 10 23.26% 16 39.02%
Residential placement 2 4.65% 1 2.44%
Living with family 17 39.53%
Living with family pending Supported [Living] 7 16.28%
Awaiting confirmation of plans 7 16.28% 24 58.54%
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National[average] of[young][people][ with][ SEND][ going][into][ work][-][5.4%]

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The clients in 2023

It is one of the[objects] of Derwen[Charity][ that][ we][ provide] accommodation for people with disabilities[and][ learning] difficulties. The trustees have[worked][ closely][ with][ the][ Senior] Leadership Team and have reviewed the[provision][ we][ make] within this objective and what that means[for][ our][ clients,][ our] residents, of whom there were 31in 2023. Our[commitment] is to offer high quality supported[living][and][to][ continue][ to] look at:

how we provide for the[wellbeing][ of][ the][ clients]

how we can ensure their[long-term][ security]
A what we can do to offer[meaningful][ activity][ in][ their][ daily][ lives]
A how we offer care and[support][ and][ how][ we][ do][ this][ within][ current][ regulations][ and][ concepts][ of]
best practice.

Derwen Care has been established to[provide][ support][ for][ those][ needing][it.][ All][ clients][ now][ have] an up to date tenancy[agreement.][ Clients][ have][ access][ to][ many][ activities,][ both][ on][ and][ off][ site.][ For] example, they enjoy helping in[Vintage][ Advantage,][ our][ charity][ shop,][ and][ contributing][to][ Oswestry] in Bloom success in Cae[Glas][ Park.]

Excellent performance and[quality]

The college, a learning establishment,[is][ characterised][ by][ a][ drive][ for][ continuous][ improvement][ and] has strong and varied[processes][ of][ reflection,][ evaluation][ and][ analysis.][ The][ Quality][ Assurance] Calendar[(QAC)] is[updated][ annually][ and][ gives][ an][ overview][ of][ the][ depth][ and][ breadth][ of][ activity][ to] review performance and to[take][ learning][ from][ the][ outcomes,][ so][ that][ improvement][ can][ be][ made.] There is a strong culture of[undertaking][continuous][ professional][ development,][ commissioning] audits and reports,[including][from][ external][ bodies,][ to][ gain][ the][ benefit][ of][ additional][ expertise][ and] insight. Similarly, peer-working and[scrutiny] are[actively][ pursued,][ both][ with][ Derwen][ team][ members] being invited to review others’ work, and[the][ college][ having][ reciprocal][ input][ about][ its][ working.]

Internally

There is a well-established,[thorough][ and][ transparent][ self-assessment][ system.][ Quality][ and][ the] achievement of Improvement[Plan][ targets][ are][ monitored][ throughout][ the][ year][ and][ the][ formal] departmental evaluations of performance[and][ outcomes][ are][ moderated][ at][ the][ end][ of][ the][ summer] term by panels, which include trustees.

The comprehensive self-assessment[and][ data][ analysis][ support][ the][ following][ judgements][ for][ the] college’s performance 2022-23:

A Overall effectiveness:[Good]

A Quality of education: Good
A Behaviours and attitudes:[Outstanding]
A Personal development:[Outstanding]
A Leadership and[management:][ Good]
A Safeguarding: Effective

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The audit and monitoring procedures ensure reflection[on][ specific][ experiences][ and][ activities][ and] lead to the lessons learnt[being] shared and[implemented][ across][ the][ college.]

Inspection and public recognition

External Quality Assurers’ feedback from[awarding][bodies][ is][ extremely][ positive.][ The][ college][ holds] the Matrix Standard and was re-accredited[in][ 2021.]

The college was inspected by Ofsted, under the[new][ Inspection][ Framework,][ from][ 9-11][November] 2021, gaining the following[grades:]

Overall effectiveness Good The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Provision for learners with[high] needs Good

The report included:

Senior leaders have created a[caring,] [ calm][and][inclusive][ environment] for staff[and] students. Staff have high standards[and][clear][expectations] of[learners'][behaviour.][ As] a result, staff support learners well. Learners’ behaviour[and][ attitudes][are] [ exceptional,] and they make good[progress] in their[vocational][ course][ and][ independent] [ living][ skills.]

Learners become more [independent][in] their[personal][lives.][ Through][regular][ tutorials,] learners participate in discussions and[take][ more][ control] of[their][ decision] [ making.]

They improve their ability to travel,[shop,] cook and[manage] [ their][ personal][ laundry.] As they acquire these skills, they move [successfully][into][more][independent][living] arrangements.

Learners benefit from a wide[range] of[extra-curricular] [ activities...][ Learners][are] encouraged to join the thriving student union and to[represent] their fellow students. Representatives improve their communication skills [and][negotiate][ improvements] for the benefit of all learners.

The Care Quality Commission carried out a focused inspection on 16 and 17 November 2022,[reviewing] specific areas identified in their 2019 inspection.[The] college has the following grades:

A Is the service safe? the service safe? service safe? safe? Good A Is the service effective? Good A Is the service caring? Good A Is the service responsive? Good A Is the service well led? Good

A Is the service safe? the service safe? service safe? safe?

During the regular monitoring of Food Safety and Hygiene standards all residences were awarded[a][ five-] star rating.

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Many members of the[public] do[ not][understand][ learning][ difficulties][ and][ disabilities][ and][ their][ impact] on individuals -and on those[closest][ to][ them.][ Progress][ is][ equally][ difficult][ to][ understand.][ What][ may] seem a small and[inconsequential][ step][ to][ some][ people][ is,][ in][ fact,][ a][ major][ achievement][ and][ life] changing. Staff and trustees are committed[to][ ensuring][life-enhancing][progress][ for][ students][ and] clients and feedback from families[brings][ constant][ testimony][ to][ such][ progress.] From the mother of a student,[following][a][ Marketing][ write][ up][ about][ her][ son][ for][ a][case][ study] Oh, this article made me so tearful.[Such][ a] wonderful[read.][ In][ terms] of[my][ input,] [ I’d] just like to add: Mainstream school[was] difficult for[(student).][He][ was][ a][ tiny] fish[in][ a][ big] pond who struggled to stay afloat.[His][ needs][ were] [ never][ fully][met][ and][he][just][ stopped] growing as a person. That all[changed][ when][he][was][ given][ the][ opportunity] [ to][attend] Derwen. It was like [a][ switch][ was] flicked[and][he][just][woke][ up.] [It][has][been][ wonderful] seeing him grow in confidence and[to][ explore][ who][ he][ is] [ in][ a] safe[environment.][ When] he was chosen as student[representative,][ we][ were] [ thrilled.][ This][was][the][ first][ time] [ he’d] been accepted[by] his[peers.][ Things][ have][ just][ gone] from[strength][ to][ strength][ from][ then] on. We are forever[grateful] for[the][ support] [ (student)][ has][ received][ at][ Derwen.]

From the parent of a student[on][ DofE]

Just wanted to[say] a[big][ thank][ you][ to][ you][ and][ the][ support][ team] [for][giving][ (student)][the] opportunity of DofE. He’s[absolutely][made] [up][to][ complete][the][ expedition][ and] [I][have] to say, I’m massively[impressed][ you][ got][ 10km][ out] of[him] -[that's][the] furthest[he's][ ever] walked.

Mother of student

Just wanted to say how[impressive][all][ the][Derwen][ students][ were][ yesterday][ at][ the] audacity dance competition. In addition[to][ superb][ dancing,][their][ positive] [ attitude][and] exemplary behaviour were wonderful [to][ see.][ They][ are][ a][ credit][ to][ you][ and][ Derwen] College. Thank you again for[giving][ them][ the][ opportunity][to][ shine] -[they][ all][grabbed][ that] opportunity and shone like the stars[they] are.

Father of a student who achieved[his][ gold][ DofE][ award]

Just wanted to[say] thank[you] for[helping][ (student)][get][ his][ Gold.] [ (Student)][and] (student’s mum) had a lovely[day] at the[Palace.][You][ must][ be][ so][ proud] of[what][ you][ and] your team have achieved at[Derwen][with][ the][ D] of[E][ programme.][ It’s][ incredible][to][ have] over 20 students from Derwen [receiving][their][ Gold][at][the][ Palace][ in][ that][week-][wow!]

From the parent/carer’s[survey][ question:][ What][ is][ working][ well?]

Afantastic experience of[living][ away] from[home.][ The][ teaching][ environment][ regarding][ the] chosen pathway. Peer friendships and[independent][ living][ skills][ -][1][ have][ seen][ an][ improvement][ in][ both][ these] areas Independence, relationships,[travel][training,][ sports][training][ outside][ college,][ range] of activities within[college,][ Student][ Union.]
A He loves it. He is learning many new skills[and][his] confidence[is][ growing.][ He][ enjoys][his] living situation, his own[space][ but][ plenty][ to][ do][ when][ he][ wants][ to][ join][ in.][ Feeling][ his][ voice][ is] heard.

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Development projects

Change and innovation are constant[and][ the][ Resources][ and][ Business][ Committee][ leads][ on][ the][ in] depth consideration of development[proposals][ and][ the][ monitoring][of][ progress][ with][ developments.]

A capital expenditure[plan] is[agreed][ annually.][ In][ 2023][ a][ major][ consideration][ was][ the][ further] adaptation of buildings to ensure the best[possible][ environment][ for][ students][ on][ the][ Nurture] programme. This also included preparing for the[first][ residential][ Nurture][ students,][ who][ started][ at] the college in September 2023.

Thomas House was repurposed[ to][ ensure][ it][ could][ accommodate][ the][ particular][ needs][ of][ this][ group] of learners. Acorns, a[building] used[as][ a][ residence][ by][ clients,][ has][ been][ refurbished][ and][ returned][ to] student accommodation.

The Commercial Outlet Strategy[was][ kept][ under][ review.][ This][ ensures][ that][ commercial] initiatives are in line with curriculum[needs,][ industry][ standards][ and][ students’][ individual][ needs][ and] aspirations. It aligns with and[supports][ our][ overarching][strategic][ priorities][ to:]

Ensure our long-term[sustainability]

Excel in every aspect of our[operation]

A Make the most of our[exceptional][ resources]

The strategy encompasses all destinations[that][ offer][ an][ opportunity][ for][ the][ charity][ to][ generate][ a] commercial income, both on[and][ offsite.][ Derwen][ as][ a][destination][ provides:]

A Garden Centre & Gift[Shop]
A Walled Garden Cafe

A The Vintage Advantage[charity][ shop]

A Derwen online[shop]
A The Orangery Restaurant
A Woodland Walk
A Station Cafe
The Student Union Board raised[questions][ about][ the][ accessibility][ of][ some][ parts][ of][ the][ site,][ and]

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starting with Horticulture and the Student Union[building,][ have][ worked][ with][ relevant][ staff][ to][ identify] issues and possible improvements.[This][ has][ become][ a][cross-college][ initiative.]

In December 21the staff Green Environment[ and][ Sustainability] Committee[(with] trustee[membership)][ was][ formed.][ The][ Board] supported the college commitment to the[Shropshire][ Zero][ Carbon] pledge. The group’s objectives and[aims][ are][ agreed,][ members][ received] Carbon Literacy training, and[a][ detailed][ Reduction][ of][ Carbon][ Footprint] Action Plan was costed,[agreed,][ and][ is][ regularly][ monitored.]

The charity received grant funding of[£43,200][ to][ cover][ the][ costs][ of] engaging ESOS Energy Limited to[produce] a[ Heat][ Decarbonisation] Plan (HDP) for the Gobowen[Campus.][ This][ involved][ surveying][ 28] properties across the site with the aim[being] to[support][ the][ drive][ to][ reduce][ carbon][ emissions] across the organisation and[support][ with][ compliance][ to][ the][ grant][ conditions][ of][ the][ Public][ Sector] Decarbonisation Scheme[(PSDS).][ This][ HDPtherefore][ focused][ on][ the][ actions][ which][ can][ be][ taken] to move away from using[gas] and oil[for][ the][ heating][and][ hot][ water][ requirements][ of][ the][ buildings] and estate.

A whole college scheme was[initially][ prepared][ and][ was][ calculated][ to][ cost][ over][ £10m.][ Despite] being previously advised that grants of[up][ to][ 90%][ were][ available,][ the][ maximum][ grant][ that][ would] have been allocated for such a scheme[was][ only][ £2.][6m,][ a][ shortfall][ of][ £7.][4m.][ The][ consultants][ are] now looking at significantly[smaller][ schemes][ that][ would][ replace][ the][ oldest][ gas][ boilers][ to][ see][ what] grants would be available and[what] funds[would][ need][ to][ be][ contributed][ from][ reserves.]

Leadership, management and staffing

The Senior Leadership Team[(SLT)] is[headed][ by][ Meryl][ Green,][ the][ Principal][ and][ CEO,][ supported][ by] five Directors:

A Finance and[Sustainability]

A People and Resources

A Care, Health and[Wellbeing]
A Learning and Curriculum[Development;][ and] A Communication, Information and[ Technology,][ who][ is][ also][ the][ Company][ Secretary.]

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Pictured from left to[right:][ Andrew][ Smith,][ Carol][Thompson,][ Meryl][ Green,][ Zoe][ Wood,][ Karen][ George][ and][ Natlaie][ Bellis.]

They have proved a committed, close[working][ and][ very][ able][ team,][ with][ whom][ governors][ work] particularly closely. They ensure[quality,][ provide][ real][ vision,][ drive][ and][ challenge][ and][ are][ supported] by highly competent senior[managers/heads.]

Included in their[responsibilities][ are][ safeguarding][and][ Equality,][ Diversity][ and][ Inclusion][ (EDI).] Safeguardingis embedded in al! that[happens][ and][ staff][ training][closely][ monitored.][ Named][ trustees] are members of the staff[Safeguarding][ Committee][ and][ before][ Board][ Standard][ and][ Effectiveness] meetings they undertake a detailed[review,][ with][ relevant][ staff,][ of][ current][ preoccupations,][ concerns,] activity and reports. These are discussed[at][ the][ Standards][ and][ Effectiveness][ Committee][ and] reported to every Board meeting.

Staff numbers have[increased,][ reflecting][new][ and][ expanded][ provision][ and][ the][ increasing] complexity of students’ disabilities.[Nationally,][ the][ labour][ market][ has][ become][ much][ tighter][ but][ the] college has yet to experience the critical[recruitment][ difficulties][ many][ are][ experiencing.][ Continued] professional development is[closely][ monitored][ and][ any][ low][ completion][ rates][ actively][ followed][ up.] Trustees have been[pleased][ to][ see,][ indeed][ are][ almost][ envious][ of,][ the][ continually][ increasing][staff] wellbeing facilities and[programme.]

Pay policy for key management[personnel]

The remuneration and terms[and][ conditions][ of][ employment][ of][ the][ members][ of][ the][ SLT][ are][ agreed] by the Board, following an established[procedure.][ Annually][ the][ Chair][ meets][ each][ member][ of][ the] team and offers the[opportunity][ for][ the][ individual][ to][ reflect][ and][ give][ feedback][ and][ comment][ on][ role,] status and operational[activity][ and][ any][ matter][ related][ to][ her/his][ employment.]

The Chairs of the Board[and][ Committees][ and][ Vice-Chair][ of][ the][ Board][ meet][ and][ consider][ all][ the] feedback and comment,[working][ with][ the][ CEO/Principal][ when][ discussing][the][ directors,][ and] using any available[benchmarking][data.][ A][ proposal][ for][ Board][ consideration][ is][ drawn][ up.][ This][ is] discussed at the full[Board][ meeting,][ with][ no][ staff][ present,][ and][ a][ decision][ made.]

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Employee involvement, employment[of][ people][ with][ disabilities][ and][ volunteers]

Employees are consulted on issues of concern[to][ them][ by][ means][ of][ the][ Staff][ Forum,][ staff][ meetings] and a confidential and[anonymous][ website][ link.][ They][ have][ been][ kept][ informed][ on][ specific][ matters] directly by management and through[the][ regular][ Staff][ Newsletter.]

The college carries out a biennial[staff][ survey][ and][ has][ adopted][ a][ procedure][ of][ upward][ feedback][ for] the Governors and[360-degree][ feedback][ for][ senior][ managers.][A][ specific][ focus][ on][ staff][ wellbeing] continues to characterise[much][ of][ the][ work,][ including][ a][ FUN][ Fund][ for][ activities][ by][ teams][ of][ staff,] and the implementation[of][ the][ Staff][ Engagement][ Plan][ is][ closely][ monitored.][ The][ Gender][ Pay][ Gap] return and the review and[production][ of][ policies][ have][ been][ discussed][ in][ detail][ by][ governors.][ The] changes necessitated by the General Data[Protection][ Regulations][ have][ been][ rigorously][ enforced] and monitored. There has been[a][ particular][ focus][ on][ professional][ development][ and][ qualifications.]

Volunteers are[welcomed,][ contribute][ to][ the][ college’s][ operation,][ receive][ an][ induction][ process][ and] are DBS checked.

In accordance with the[college’s][ Equal][ opportunities][ policy,][ the][ college][ has][ long][ established][ fair] employment practices in the recruitment,[selection,][ retention][ and][ training][of][ disabled][ staff.][ Full] details of these[policies][ are][ available][ from][ the][ college.]

EDI highlights 2022-23 included:

taking on the Autism Education Trust[post][ 16][ licence][ for][ Shropshire,][ which][ allows][ Derwen] staff to deliver autism awareness[training][externally][ in][ the][ county.]
A holding the first Derwen Pride event[in][ June.]
making available Menopause[Support][and][ How][ to][ be][ a][ Menopause][ Friendly][ Manager][ training.]
Student Union Board[being][invited][ to][ talk][ about][ disabilities][ to][ pupils][ at][ a][ local][ primary][ school.]
2 workshops were[delivered][ to][ 3][ groups][ of][ children][ aged][ 6-8][ yrs.]
delivering neurodiversity’s CPD,[focusing][on][ strategies][ for][ learners][ with][ Dyslexia,][ Dyspraxia] and ADHD to 58 staff.
delivering Assistive Technology[training][ to] 58[staff.] delivering unconscious-bias[manager-training][to][11][staff.]

Governance

Constitution

Derwen College is[registered] in[England][ and][ Wales][ as][ a][ charitable][ company,][ limited][ by][ guarantee,] and was set up by a Trust deed.

Members’ liability

The members of the college[guarantee][ to][ contribute][ an][ amount][ not][ exceeding][£1][to][ the][ assets][ of] the college in the event[of][ winding][up.]

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The development of the[charity]

Derwen Charity has a[long][pedigree.][ It][ was][ founded][ in][1927][ by][ Dame][ Agnes][ Hunt][ and][ was] originally associated with the[Orthopaedic][ Hospital][ in][ Gobowen.][ The][ Derwen][ Estate][ was] purchased in 1928 and the first[trust] deed[was][ established][ on][3][ August][1932.][ It][ was][ varied][ or] affected by schemes[of] the[Charity][ Commission][ dated][ 25][ January][ 1968][ and][18][ August][ 1972,][ and] then consolidated in the[Deed][ of][ 29][ November][ 1988.]

An incorporated charity[was] established[ on][18][ July][ 2013,][ Derwen][ College][ (charity][ number] 1153280, Companies House[number][ 8615826).][ The][ former][ charity][ remains][ in][ existence][ as] Derwen College Trust[(charity][ number][ 208745)][ with][ the][ sole][ purpose][ of][ managing][the][ permanently] endowed property. It[appointed][ as][ its][ trustees][ the][ new][ Derwen][ Charity.]

The solicitors drew up a[uniting][directive][ which][ allows][ a][ single][ set][ of][ accounts][ to][ be][ drawn][ up,][ as] the two entities have the[same][ financial][ reporting][period.][ ‘Linked’][ financial][ statements][ for][ both] Companies House and the Charity Commission[are][ submitted][ annually][ for][ reporting][purposes.]

The regulatory framework

Under the agreed Articles[of][ Association][ to][ which][ the][ college][ is][ now][ working][there][ are:]

at least seven and not more than[twelve][ co-opted][ trustees,][ appointed][ by][ resolution][ of][ the][ Board] conforming to any criteria the Board determines.[The][ term][ of][ office][ of][ all][ trustees][ is][ five][ years,][ with] an expectation that[usually][ after][ three][ terms][ of][ office][ the][ trustee][ shall][ be][ eligible][ for][ re-election][ only] after a year has elapsed.

The Board co-opts additional[members][ to][ committees][ in][ order][ to][ benefit][ from][ people’s][ experience] and professional expertise.

Trustees’ activity in 2023

The Board works[closely] with[the][ Senior][ Leadership][ Team.][ A][ very][ positive][ working][relationship][ has] been developed,[which][ recognises][ the][ need][ for][ trustees][ to][ provide][ effective][ challenge][ as][ well][ as] active support.

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The report on the 2022 Governance[Review,][ undertaken][ by][ a][ consultant,][ was][ studied][ in][ detail] and an action plan drawn[up.][ At][ the][ Board’s][ request,][ reflection][ on][ the][ procedures][ and][ processes] adopted for strategic[planning][and][ monitoring][had][ been][ undertaken][ and][ this][ has][ led][ to][ yet][ more] detailed consideration[of][ the] external[factors][ influencing][the][ college][ and][ the][ context][ within][ which] it works. The amount of[preparation][ for][ meetings][ trustees][ need][ to][ do][ has][ also][ been][ a][ subject][ of] debate.

Much of the detailed[analysis][ and][ scrutiny][ of][ the][ college’s][ operation][ is][ managed][ by][ the] committees, of which there are four.[The][ Resources][ and][ Business][ Committee][ was][ formed][ in] the summer 2020[drawing][together][ work][ previously][ undertaken][ by][ the][ Business][ and][ Finance,] Estates, and Human Resources[Committees.][ A][ new][ committee][ was][ formed][ at][ that][ time,][ Audit] and Risk Assurance, that undertakes[work][ across][ the][ whole][ college’s][ operation.][ The][ Standards] and Effectiveness Committee[continues][ its][ focus][ on][ care][ and][ the][ curriculum,][ with][ a][specific] brief for safeguarding and[reporting][ on][ this][ at][ each][ Board][ meeting.][ The][ Search][ and][ Governance] Committee monitors[the][ profile][ of][ the][ Board][ and][ the][ quality][ of][ governance.]

Trustees were delighted this[year][to][ be][ able][ to][ become][ familiar][ once][ again][ with][ the][ Gobowen][ site] and visits to the Telford[and][ Walford][ sites][ acquainted][ them][ with][ students,][ staff][ and][ activities][ in][ the] satellites.

Major decisions and areas[of][activity][ during][ 2023][ concerned:]

The consultancy[agreement][ with][ Kuwait][ Society][ for][ the][ Handicapped][ (KSH)]
A The expansion of the Nurture[provision][ to][include][ residential][ students][ and][ to][ broaden][ the] programme for a larger cohort of students.

Trustees give[generously] of their[time,][ experience][ and][ expertise.][ This][ is][ not][ confined][ to][ meetings!] Trustee Mark Lord’s[fundraising][concert,][ which][ took][ place][ at][ the][ Holroyd][ Community][ Theatre][in] summer, 22 was such a success[that][ it][ was][ repeated][ in][ June][ 23.][ The][ concert][ featured][ Performing] Arts students, with canapes and[drinks][ served][ by][ Hospitality][ &][ Food][ students.][ Ticket][ sales][ and][ a] raffle raised £2,000.

Methods of appointment or[election][of][trustees]

The control of the charity, its[property][ and][ funds][ is][ in][ the][ hands][ of][ the][ trustees][ (governors),][ who] are also the[company][ directors,][ and][ who][ are][ appointed][ in][ line][ with][ the][ Articles][ of][ Association.][ All] potential governors undertake[a][ formal][ interview][ process][ which][ includes][ a][ fit][ and][ proper][ person’s] assessment.[Appointments][ are][ approved][ at][ Board][ level.][ Governors][ are][ often][ appointed][ from][ the] ranks of Committee co[optees.][These][ positions][ enable][ people][ to][ become][ familiar][ with][ the][ college,] its operations, and the[governance][ system][ and][ processes.]

The Board’s Search[and][ Governance][ Committee][ formally][ reviews][ the][ specialisms,][ strengths][ and] characteristics of the[members][ and][ of][ the][ Senior][ Leadership][ Team][ annually,][ including][diversity.] The Board has[adopted][ the][ Charity][ Code][ of][ Governance.]

Policies adopted for the[induction][ and][ training][ of][trustees]

Governors receive an[appropriately][ resourced][ induction][ when][ they][ join][ the][ board.][ This][ includes] meetings with senior management[and] formal,[often][ on-line,][ training.][ Governors][ have][ links][ with] senior management[and][ access][ to][ videos][ covering][ all][ areas][ of][ the][ charity’s][ work.][ Governors][ have] briefings, site visits, learning walks[and][ ongoing][learning][and][ development.]

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The Achievement of Public[Benefit]

In setting objectives and planning[ for][ activities,][ the][ Governors][ have][ given][ due][ consideration][ to] general guidance published[by] the[Charity][ Commission][ relating][to][ public][ benefit,][ including][the] guidance ‘Public benefit: running a[charity][ (PB2).]

Derwen College transforms lives. The number[of][ students][ who][ proceed][ to][ supported][ living,] students’ progress in[managing][their][ medication,][ travel][ and][ healthy][ eating,][ clients’][ response][ to][ the] meaningful activities programme, the amazing number[who][ gain][ Duke][ of][ Edinburgh’s][ Awards][ each] year, the confidence shown in work[placements,][ performances][ and][ encounters][ with][ the][ public,] are all examples of[significant][ development][ and][ growth.][ The][ quality][ of][ provision][ is][ inspected][ by] Ofsted, the Care Quality Commission and[other][ agencies.][ The][ Board][ believes][ that][ the][ college] provides excellent value for money to the[public][ purse][ and][ that][ student][ outcomes][ mean][ they][ can] be less dependent on benefits[throughout][ the][ rest][ of][ their][ lives.][ The][ high][ level][ of][ staff][ expertise] and commitment are key elements of the[college’s][ management][ of][ learning,][ student][ support][ and] innovation.

It is also evident that, in[meeting][the][ specific][ complex][ needs][ of][ those][ with][ SEND][ from][ across][ the] country, Derwen College represents efficient and effective[use][ of][ public][ money.][ These][ students] need access to much specialist[provision,][ and][ it][ often][ needs][ to][ be][ on][ hand][ every][ day][ and][ through] the night. It is only when sufficient numbers[of][ students][ come][ together][ that][ employing][specialist] teachers, therapists, nurses, and care staff becomes[achievable][ and][ cost][ effective.][ Smaller] establishments are not able[to][recruit][ and][ retain][ staff][ in][ this][ way.][ In][ order][ to][ meet][ the][ commitment] to post-16 students with[significant][ SEND,][ national][ specialist][ colleges][ are][ essential.]

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Financial review

Going concern

The audited and approved annual[accounts][ are][ submitted][ by][ the][ due][ dates][ to][ both][ the][ Charity] Commission and[Companies][ House.][ After][ making][ail][ appropriate][ enquiries,][ very][ thorough] consideration of draft[budgets,][and][ cash][ flow][ up][ to][ 2025,][ and][ having][taken][ key][ strategic][ decisions,] the trustees expect the[charity] to[have][ adequate][ resources][ to][ continue][ in][ operational][ existence][ for] the foreseeable future. For this[reason,][ they][ continue][ to][ adopt][ the][ going][concern][ basis][ in][ preparing] financial statements. The sale[of][ assets][ has][ had][ a][ significant][ positive][ effect][ and][ income][ from][ the] KSH Project will be used for further[development.]

Reserves policy

The note to the accounts shows[the][ assets][ and][ liabilities][ attributable][ to][ the][ various][ funds][ by][ type,] and summarise the year’s movement[on][ each][ fund.]

The total funds of the[charity] were[£5,465,298][(2022:][ £4,635,083)][ of][ which][ restricted][ funds][ were] £459,223 (2022: £448,458) and endowment[ £2,418,385][ (2022:][ £2,930,280).]

The unrestricted funds amounted[to][ £2,587,690][ (2022:][ £1,260,345)][ of][ which][ there][ is][ a][ surplus] of £1,316,926 (2022:[£438.044)][ relating][to][ free][ reserves.][ The][ current][ reserves][ policy][ followed][ by] the Governors is to have[a] total[reserves][ figure][of][ up][ to][ a][maximum][ of][ 50][ days][ of][ expenditure.][ The] current free reserves[figure][ is][ 38][ days][ (2022:][ 15][ days).]

Reserves may need to be utilised[during][the][ short][ to][ medium][ term][ for][ cash][ flow][ and][ for][ capital] projects. The Governors consider this to[be][ judicious][ and][ appropriate][ especially][ in][the][ current] climate of uncertainty[surrounding][funding][approvals][ and][ budgetary][ restraint.]

In 2019 the FRS102[defined] benefit[ pension][ scheme][ closed][ to][ new][ members][ and][ future][ accrual,] it therefore currently has[no] active[members.][ As][ a][ result,][ the][ pension][ asset][ is][ no][ longer][ included] within the charity’s balance sheet[(2022:][ £Nil)][.]

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Derwen College

Financial summary

During the year the net movement[in][ funds][ was][ a][ surplus][ of][ £830,215][ (2022:][ £531,280).][ Net] current assets have increased[to][ £1,527,055][ (2022:][ £997,110)][ with][ the][ closing][cash][ position] increasing to £1,600,511[(2022:][ £1,318,848).]

The subsidiary[company,][ Derwen][ College][ Consulting][ Ltd][ carried][ out][ some][ significant][ consultancy] work in Kuwait[during][ 2023,][generating][income][ of][ £421,350][ and][ a][ surplus][ of][ £378,546][ for][ the] period ending 31.12.2023. These[figures][ have][ been][ included][ in][ the][ consolidated][ accounts.]

Principal risks and uncertainties

The trustees regularly examine[the][ principal][ areas][ of][ the][ college’s][ operations][ and][ consider][ the] major risks faced in each. There are established[resources][ and][ review][ systems][ which,][ under] normal conditions, should[allow][ any][ risk][ to][ be][ managed][ to][ an][ acceptable][ level][ in][ the][ college’s][ day] to day operation.

College risk management has[two] distinct[tiers:][ strategic][ and][ operational.][ The][ operational][ level] is reviewed on a ‘real[time’][ basis][ and][ deals][ with][ individual][ departments,][ students,][ functions][ and] duties. At the[strategic][ level,][ the][ Senior][ Leadership][ Team][ reviews][ the][ risk][ assessment][ register] monthly and it is reviewed at least[termly][ as][ part][ of][ the][ college][ quality][ improvement][ plan.][ Issues][ are] debated and reported[at] Board[meetings.][ This][ includes][ college][ pension][ arrangements,][ insurances] and trustee[responsibilities][ to][ ensure][ these][ remain][ in][ line][ with][ current][ legislation][ and][ operational] factors.

The college’s[spacious][ campus][ is,][ when][ pandemic][ regulations][ and][ guidance][ allow,][ open][to][ visitors] and customers in the[public][ areas,][ Derwen][ Marketplace,][ and][ is][ imaginatively][ and][ purposefully] managed to enable students[to][interact][ with][ staff][ and][ members][ of][ the][ public][ appropriately][ and] safely However, the open[plan][ nature][of][ the][ campus][ and][ the][ heightened][staff][ awareness][ of] potential hazards necessitate[regular][ reviews.][ During][ 2014][ gates][ were][ erected][ at][ strategic][ points] on the campus[enabling][a][ secure][ area][ for][ students,][ away][ from][ the][ public][ areas,][ to][ be][ closed][ off][ at] 9 p.m. each evening. In[2017][ the][ central][ area][ of][ the][ college][ became][ pedestrianised.][Departmental] operational risk management[encompasses][ all][ locations][ and][ individuals.][ Since][ 2019][ there] has been an ongoing[major][ programme][ of][ installation][ of][ CCTV][ monitoring][ equipment][ and][ the] replacement of intruder alarms.

Site safety is reviewed[through][ the][ Health][ and][ Safety][ Committee,][ which][ includes][ governor] membership, is audited by specialist advisors[and][ monitored][ by][ external][ agencies.][A][ full][ time] Health and Safety Manager ensures[the][ scrutiny][ of][ all][ aspects][ of][ H&S][ and][ appropriate][ action][ plans] are rigorously implemented.

The college provides a safe and supportive environment for learners to access the internet, including social networking sites. Staff across college give a high priority to all aspects of on line safety and the safeguarding team rigorously monitor risk in this area with personalised strategies being implemented to support all individuals as appropriate.

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Financial risk management[objectives][ and][ policies]

The Board has adopted the[Charity][ Code of][ Governance][ (for][ larger][ charities)][ and][ adheres][ to][ the] principles it lays out.

Principal funding

The main source of income is[generated][ from][ student][ and][ client][ fees][ paid][ for][ by][ local][ and][ central] Government and amounts[to][ 85%][ of][ the][ total.][ All][ the][ £13,511,473][ income][ raised][ during][ 2023][ has] been used to enable the[college][ to][ meet][ its][ charitable][ objectives.]

Fundraising

Donations £127,783

The Vintage Advantage[Shop][ £112,274]
Summer Fete, Sponsored Walk and Christmas[Fayre][ £38,962]
Students have undertaken sponsored[activities,][ and][ staff][ are][ not][ slow][ to][ donate][ their][ time][ and] energy. The notable event of 2023 was the[Spinathon][ in][ April,][ which][ raised][ £15,000.]
The Freemasons and Rotary[organisations][ continue][ to][ give][ generously][ to][ support][ the][ Duke][ of] Edinburgh’s Award activities.

The trustees are committed[to][ the][ necessary][ capital][ spending][ to][ maintain][ and][ enhance][ the] college’s facilities and to meet the[legal] and[regulatory][ requirements.][ The][ major][ appeal][ for] £1,000,000, launched to fund[the][ further][ development][ and][ upgrading][ of][ the][ Agnes][ Hunt][ bungalow] properties, is ongoing.

Investment policy and performance

The college takes a prudent, low risk[approach][ to][ investments,][ placing][cash][ surpluses][ on][ deposit] to attract a return,[although][ this][ was][ not][ especially][ attractive][ when][ interest][ rates][ were][ very][ low.] This is principally because the[reserves][ may][ need][ to][ be][ utilised][ during][the][ short][ to][ medium][ term] for cash flow and for[capital][ projects.][ The][ investment][ strategy][ of][ the][ Derwen][ pension][ scheme][ has] been the subject of a detailed[review][ with][ very][ positive][ results][ and][ the][ scheme][ is][ formally][ reported] on annually to the Board.

So much achieved

During recent years the college has[managed][ a][ reduction][ in][ residential][ student][ numbers,][ a] significant increase in[day] student[numbers,][ a][ marked][ increase][ in][ the][ complexity][ of][ students’] disabilities, the opening of three[satellites,][ an][ expansion][ of][ the][ curricular][ programme,][ a][ major] restructuring of provision for clients, the[funding] and[opening][ of][ the][ hydrotherapy][ pool,][ massive] improvements to buildings, the sale of some assets,[the][ management][ of][ Covid][19’s][ impact,][ a] review of strategic priorities,[ and][ a][ successful][ international][ consultancy.][ This][ has][ been][ achieved] through team work, detailed planning, and without[recourse][ to][ borrowing.][ The][ Senior][ Leadership] Team and the trustees believe the[charity][ is][ now][ in][ a][ strong][position;][ it][ will][ embed][ the][ many] developments and pursue its drive to[improve][ continuously.]

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Derwen College

Where next?

However national developments continue to offer[more][ unknowns][ and][ potential][ challenges.][ The] trustees are delighted that the[college] is in a[position][ to][ be][ fully][ aware][ of][ and][ influence][ the][ SEND] and AP Change Programme, as members[of][ a][ Change][ Programme][ Partnership.][ The][ Additional] Learning Needs (ALN) Transformation - Wales, led[by] the Welsh[Government,][ is][ making][it] harder for Welsh students to obtain[funding][and][ is][ being][monitored.][ Nationally,][ teaching][and] the qualifications framework are under[review][ and][ the][ subject][ of][ consultation;][ this][ could][ have][ a] significant impact on programmes.

The extension of mayoral led authorities could influence[attitudes][ to][ funding][and][ placing][students.]

However, as Principal and CEO[Meryl][ Green][said:]

At Derwen, we are confident that[our][ model][ can] transform[lives,][ not][ only][ in][ the][ UK][ and][ a] parent wrote:

(Student) called after his annual review and said it went[perfect][ (his][ exact][ words).]

Once again, I can't thank[you][enough] for[everything][ you’ve][ done] [in][giving][him][some] independence and lots of positive [encouragement.][I][am] [ truly][grateful,][ (Student)][ also] feels[things] [ are][perfect.]

Statement of trustees’[responsibilities]

The trustees (who are also the directors[of][ the][ college][ 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.][ Under] company law, the trustees must not[approve] the financial statements[ unless][ they][ are][ satisfied][ that] they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs[of][ the][ college][ and][ of][ its][ incoming][resources][ and] application of resources, including its income and[expenditure,][ forthat][ period.][ In][ preparing][these] financial statements, the trustees are[required][ to:]

A select suitable accounting policies and then apply[them][ consistently;]

observe the methods and principles[of][ the] Charities[SORP][(FRS][ 102);]
make judgments and[accounting][ estimates][ that][ are][ reasonable][ and][ prudent;] state whether applicable UK[Accounting][Standards][ (FRS][ 102)][ have][ been][ followed,][ subject][ to] any material departures disclosed and[explained][ in][ the] financial[statements;]
A prepare the financial statements[on][ the][ going][concern][ basis][ unless][ it][ is][ inappropriate][ to] presume that the college will continue in business;[and]
A The trustees are[responsible][ for][ keeping][adequate][ accounting][ records][ that][ are][ sufficient][ to] show and explain the[college’s] transactions[and][ disclose][ with][ reasonable][ accuracy][ at][ any][ time] the financial position of the[college][ and][ enable][ them][ to][ ensure][ that][ the][ financial][ statements] comply with the Companies Act 2006.[They] are[also][ responsible][ for][ safeguarding][the][ assets] of the college and hence for[taking][ reasonable][ steps][ for][ the][ prevention][ and][ detection][ of][ fraud] and other irregularities.

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Disclosure of information[to][ auditors]

Each of the persons who[are][ trustees][ at][ the][ time][ when][ this][ trustees’][ report][ is][ approved][ has] confirmed that:

A so far as that trustee is aware, there[is][ no][ relevant][ audit][ information][ of][ which][ the][ charity’s]
auditors are unaware:[and]
A each trustee has[taken][ all][ the][ steps][ that][ ought][ to][ have][ been][ taken][ as][ a][ trustee][ in][ order][ to][ be] aware of any relevant[audit][ information][ and][to][ establish][ that][ the][ charity’s][ auditors][ are][ aware][ of] that information.

Auditors

The auditors, WR[Partners,][have][indicated][ their][ willingness][to][ continue][in][ office.][The][ designated] trustees will[propose][ a][ motion][ reappointing][the][ auditors][ at][ a][ meeting][ of][ the][ trustees.]

Approved by order of the members[ of][ the][ board][ of][ trustees][ and][ signed][ on][ their][ behalf][ by:]

Mrs Kathleen[Kimber,][ chair][of][trustees]

Date: 26 2^0^

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DERWEN COLLEGE

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS'[REPORT][ TO][ THE][ MEMBERS][ OF][DERWEN][ COLLEGE]

Opinion

We have audited the financial statements[of][Derwen][College][(the]['College')][for][the][year][ended][31][December] 2023 which comprise the Statement[of][Financial][Activities,][the][ Balance][Sheet,][the][ Statement][of][Cash][Flowsthe] Consolidated statement[of][financial][activities,][the][Consolidated][balance][sheet,][the][College][balance][sheet,][the] Consolidated statement of[cash][flows][and][the][related][notes,][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:

give a true and fair view of the state[of][ the][ Group's][ and][ of][ the][ parent][ charitable][ company's][ affairs][ as][ at][ 31] December 2023 and of the Group's[incoming][ resources][ and][ application][ of][ resources,][ including][ its][ income] and expenditure for the year then[ended;]
• have been properly[prepared][in][accordance][with][United][Kingdom][Generally][Accepted][Accounting] Practice; and
• 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][ Group][ in][ accordance][ with][ the][ ethical] requirements that are relevant[to] our[audit][of][the][financial][statements][in][the][United][Kingdom,][including][the] Financial Reporting Council'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][Group's][or][the][parent][charitable] company's ability to continue[as][a][going][concern][ for][a][period][of][at][least][twelve][ months][from][when][ the][financial] statements are authorised[for][ issue.]

Our responsibilities and the[responsibilities][of][the][Trustees][with][respect][to][going][concern][are][described][ in][ the] relevant sections of this report.

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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’[REPORT][ TO][ THE][ MEMBERS][ OF][DERWEN][ COLLEGE][ (CONTINUED)]

Other information

The other information comprises[the][ information][ included][ in][ the][ Annual][ report][ other][ than][ the][ financial][ statements] and our Auditors' report thereon.[The][Trustees][are][responsible][for][the][other][information][contained][within][the] Annual report. 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.][ 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][course][of][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][this][ gives][ rise][to][a][material][ misstatement][ in][ the][ financial] statements themselves.[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.]

Opinion on other matters[prescribed][ by][ the][ Companies][ Act][ 2006]

In our opinion, based[on][ the][ work][ undertaken][ in][ the][ course][of][ the][ audit:]

the information given in the[Trustees'][Report][for][the][ financial][year][for][which][the][ financial][ statements][are] prepared is consistent with[the][ financial][ statements.]
• 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][Companies][Act][2006][requires] us to report to you if, in our[opinion:]

the parent charitable[company][has][not][kept][adequate][and][sufficient][accounting][records,][or][returns] adequate for our audit have[not] been[received][ from][ branches][ not][ visited][ by][ us;][ or]
• the parent charitable[company][ financial][ statements][are][not][ in][ agreement][ with][ the][ accounting][ records][and] returns; or
• certain disclosures[of] Trustees'[remuneration][ specified][ by][ law][ are][ not][ made;][ or] • 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,][ the][ Trustees][ (who][ are][ also][ the][ directors][ of][ the] charitable company for the[purposes][of][company][law)][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][Group's][and][the][parent] 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][ Group] or the parent charitable[company][ or][ to][ cease][ operations,][or][ have][ no][ realistic][ alternative][ but][ to][ do][ so.]

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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’[REPORT][ TO][ THE][ MEMBERS][ OF][DERWEN][ COLLEGE][ (CONTINUED)]

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:

• We reviewed the[susceptibility][ of][the][Charitable][Company's][financial][ statements][ to][ material][ misstatement][ and] identified the principal risks,[implementing][a][series][of][testing][procedures][to][ provide][us][with][sufficient][comfort][ to] issue our opinion.

•We reviewed[the][Charitable][Company's][regulatory][ environment][ to][ ensure][we][ could][conclude][that][ it][had][ acted] in accordance with the framework[relevant][to][the][Charitable][Company][and][its][environment][and][identify][any] instances of non-compliance.

• We also assessed[the][Charitable][Company's][internal][control][procedures][to][ensure][we][could][appropriately] scrutinise these controls and[establish][whether][our][understanding][of][the][control][environment][was][sufficient][to] supplement our additional testing[procedures.] •The engagement team consisted[of][ a][ team][ that][ the][ engagement][ partner][ believes][ is][ equipped][ with][ the][ relevant] level of technical and Charity awareness[to][ carry][ out][ our][ work][to][ the][ required][ standard.]

Because of the inherent limitations[of][an][audit,][there][is][a][risk][that][we][will][ not][detect][all][irregularities,][including] those leading to a material misstatement[in][ the][ financial][ statements][ or][ non-compliance][with][ regulation.][ This][ risk] increases the more that[compliance][with][a][law][or][regulation][is][removed][from][the][events][and][transactions] reflected in the financial[statements,][as][we][will][be][less][likely][to][become][aware][of][instances][of][non-compliance.] The risk is also greater regarding[irregularities][occurring][due][to][fraud][rather][than][error,][as][fraud][involves] intentional[concealment,][ forgery,][ collusion,][ omission][ or][ misrepresentation.]

A further description of our[responsibilities][for][the][audit][of][the][financial][statements][is][located][on][the][Financial] Reporting Council's website at:[www.frc.orq.uk/auditorsresponsibilities.][This][description][forms][part][of][our] Auditors' 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.

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DERWEN COLLEGE

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT[TO][ THE][ MEMBERS][ OF][DERWEN][ COLLEGE][ (CONTINUED)]

Andrew Malpass BSc FCA (Senior[statutory][ auditor)] for and on behalf of WR Partners Chartered Accountants and[Statutory][ Auditors] Belmont House Shrewsbury Business Park Shrewsbury Shropshire SY2 6LG

Date:

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT[OF][ FINANCIAL][ ACTIVITIES][ (INCORPORATING][ INCOME][ AND] EXPENDITURE[ACCOUNT)] FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER[2023]

		Unrestricted	Restricted	Endowment	Total	Total
		funds	funds	funds	funds	funds
		2023	2023	2023	2023	2022
Note		£	£	£	£	£
Income and
endowments from:
Donationsandlegacies	4	231,464	70,343		301,807	438,342
Charitableactivities	5	11,947,615	-	-	11,947,615	9,956,879
Othertradingactivities	6	1,075,331	-	-	1,075,331	549,188
Investments	7	15,720	-	-	15,720	308
Otherincome	8	-	-	171,000	171,000	980,402
Total income and
endowments		13,270,130	70,343	171,000	13,511,473	11,925,119
Expenditure on:
Raisingfunds	9	653,194	-	-	653,194	568,496
Charitableactivities		11,754,741	55,578	217,745	12,028,064	10,825,343
Total expenditure		12,407,935	55,578	217,745	12,681,258	11,393,839
Net
income/(expenditure)		862,195	14,765	(46,745)	830,215	531,280
Transfersbetween
funds	19	465,150	-	(465,150)	-	-
Net movement in
funds		1,327,345	14,765	(511,895)	830,215	531,280
Reconciliation of
funds:
Totalfundsbrought forward		1,260,345	444,458	2,930,280	4,635,083	4,103,803
Netmovementinfunds		1,327,345	14,765	(511,895)	830,215	531,280
Total funds carried
forward		2,587,690	459,223	2,418,385	5,465,298	4,635,083

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DERWEN COLLEGE REGISTERED NUMBER: 08615826

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023

			2023		2022
	Note		£		£
Fixed assets
Tangibleassets	14		3,938,243		3,637,973
			3,938,243		3,637,973
Current assets
Stocks	16	47,921		38,899
Debtors	17	935,637		508,329
Cashatbank andinhand		1,600,511		1,318,848
		2,584,069		1,866,076
Creditors:amountsduewithinone year	18	(1,057,014)		(868,966)
Net current assets			1,527,055		997,110
Total assets less current liabilities			5,465,298		4,635,083
Net assets			5,465,298		4,635,083
Total net assets			5,465,298		4,635,083
Charity funds
Endowmentfunds	19		2,418,385		2,930,280
Restrictedfunds	19		459,223		444,458
Unrestrictedfunds	19		2,587,690		1,260,345
Total funds			5,465,298		4,635,083

The Trustees acknowledge[their][responsibilities][for][complying][with][the][requirements][of][the][Act][with][respect][to] accounting records and preparation[of] financial[statements.]

The financial statements[were][approved][ and][ authorised][ for][ issue][ by][ the][ Trustees][ and][ signed][ on][ their][ behalf][ by:]

Mrs K Kimber Chair Date:

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DERWEN COLLEGE REGISTERED NUMBER: 08615826

COLLEGE BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023

			2023		2022
	Note		£		£
Fixed assets
Tangibleassets	14		3,938,243		3,637,973
Investments	15		100		100
			3,938,343		3,638,073
Current assets
Stocks	16	47,921		38,899
Debtors	17	664,372		508,329
Cashatbankandinhand		1,600,411		1,318,848
		2,312,704		1,866,076
Creditors:amountsfallingdue within one
year	18	(1,164,295)		(869,066)
Net current assets			1,148,409		997,010
Total assets less current liabilities			5,086,752		4,635,083
Net assets excluding pension asset			5,086,752		4,635,083
Total net assets			5,086,752		4,635,083
Charity funds
Endowmentfunds	19		2,418,385		2,930,280
Restrictedfunds	19		459,223		444,458
Unrestrictedfunds	19		2,209,144		1,260,345
Total funds			5,086,752		4,635,083

The College's net movement in[funds][ for] the[year][ was][ £451,669] [ (2022][ -][ £531,280).]

The Trustees acknowledge their[responsibilities][for][complying][with][the][requirements][of][the][Act][with][respect][to] accounting records and preparation of financial statements.

The financial statements were approved and[ authorised][ for][ issue][ by][ the][ Trustees][ and][ signed][ on][ their][ behalf][ by:]

Mrs K Kimber (Chair of Trustees) Date:

The notes on pages 40 to 63 form[part][ of][ these][ financial][ statements.]

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

		2023	2022
	Note	£	£
Cash flows from operating activities
Netcashusedinoperatingactivities	21	530,516	(550,088)
Cash flows from investing activities
Dividends,interestsandrents frominvestments		15,720	308
Proceedsfromthesaleof tangiblefixedassets		171,000	1,235,270
Purchaseof tangiblefixed assets		(435,573)	(247,019)
Net cash (used in)/provided by investing activities		(248,853)	988,559
Cash flows from financing activities
Net cash provided by financing activities		-	-
Change in cash and cash equivalents in the year		281,663	438,471
Cashandcashequivalents atthebeginningofthe year		1,318,848	880,377
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year	22	1,600,511	1,318,848
Thenotesonpages40 to 63formpartofthesefinancialstatements

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DERWEN COLLEGE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL[STATEMENTS] FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER[ 2023]

1. General information

Derwen College is[a][Company][ limited][by][guarentee.][The][registered][office][ is][disclosed][on][the][ Reference] and Administration[page.][The][Charity][is][primarily][involved][in][working][with][young][people][with][learning] difficulties and disabilities[to][provide][learning,][development][and][care][to][enable][the][achievement][of] aspirations.

2. Accounting policies

2.1 Basis of preparation[of] financial[statements]

The financial statements[have][ been][ prepared][ in][ accordance][ with][ the][ second][ edition][ Charities][SORP] (FRS 102) - 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)][(effective][1][January][2019),][the][Financial][Reporting] Standard applicable in the UK[and][ Republic][ of][ Ireland][ (FRS][ 102)][ and][ the][ Companies][ Act][ 2006.]

Derwen College meets[the][ definition][of][a][public][benefit][entity][ under][FRS][102.][Assets][and][liabilities] are initially recognised[at][historical][cost][or][transaction][value][unless][otherwise][stated][in][the][relevant] accounting policy.

The Consolidated statement[of][financial][activities][(SOFA)][and][Consolidated][balance][sheet] consolidate the financial statements[of][the][Group][and][its][subsidiary][undertaking.][The][results][of][the] subsidiary are consolidated on[a] line[by][ line][ basis.]

The Group has taken[advantage][of][the][exemption][allowed][under][section][408][of][the][Companies][Act] 2006 and has not presented its[ own][ Statement][ of][ financial][ activities][ in][ these][ financial][ statements.]

2.2 Company status

The College is a Company limited[by][ guarantee,][registered][ in][ England][and][ Wales.][ The][members][of] the company are[the] Governors[named][on][page][ 1.][In][the][event][of][the][College][being][wound][up,][the] liability in respect of the guarantee[is][ limited][ to][ £1][ per][ member][ of][ the][ College.]

2.3 Going concern

At 31 December 2023[no][material][uncertainties][existed][that][would][impact][the][going][concern][basis] that these financial statements[are][ prepared][ upon.]

2.4 Fund[accounting]

General funds are unrestricted[funds][which][are][available][ for][ use][at][the][discretion][of][the][ Trustees][ in] furtherance of the[general][objectives][of][the][Group][and][which][have][not][been][designated][for][other] purposes.

Restricted funds are funds which[are][to][ be][ used][in][ accordance][with][specific][ restrictions][imposed][ by] donors or which have[been] raised[by][the][Group][for][particular][purposes.][The][costs][of][raising][and] administering such funds are[charged][against][ the][specific][fund.][The][aim][and][use][of][each][restricted] fund is set out in the[notes][ to][ the][ financial][ statements.]

Endowment funds are[funds,] the[ capital][ of][which][ must][ be][ maintained.]

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2. Accounting policies (continued)

2.5 Income

All income is recognised[once][the][College][has][entitlement][to][the][income,][it][is][probable][that][the] income will be received and the[amount][ of][ income][ receivable][ can][ be][ measured][ reliably.]

Grants are included in the Consolidated[statement][of][financial][activities][on][a][receivable][basis.][The] balance of income received[for][specific][ purposes][ but][ not][expended][ during][ the][period][ is][ shown][ in][ the] relevant funds on the Balance[sheet.][ Where][ income][ is][ received][ in][ advance][ of][entitlement][ of][ receipt,] its recognition is deferred and[included][in][creditors][as][deferred][income.][Where][entitlement][occurs] before income is[received,][ the] income[ is][ accrued.]

Other income is recognised in the[period][ in][which][ it][ is][receivable][ and][to][the][extent][ the][ goods][have] been provided or on completion[of][ the][ service.]

2.6 Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised once there[is][ a][ legal][ or][ constructive][ obligation][ to][ transfer][ economic][ benefit] to a third party, 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][classified][ by][ activity.][ The][ costs] of each activity are made[up][of][the][total][of][direct][costs][and][shared][costs,][including][support][costs] involved in undertaking each[activity.][ Direct][ costs][ attributable][ to][ a][ single][ activity][ are][ allocated][ directly] to that activity. Shared costs which contribute[to][more][ than][one][activity][and][support][costs][which][ are] not attributable to[a] single[activity][ are][ apportioned][ between][ those][ activities][ on][a][ basis][ consistent][ with] the use of resources. Central staff costs[are][allocated][on][the][ basis][of][time][spent,][and][ depreciation] charges allocated on the portion of the[asset’s][ use.]

Expenditure on charitable activities[is][incurred][on][directly][ undertaking][ the][activities][which][further][the] Group's objectives, as well[as][ any][ associated][ support][ costs.]

2.7 Government grants

Government grants[relating] to[tangible][ fixed][ assets][are][ treated][ as][ deferred][ income][ and][ released][ to] the Consolidated statement[of] financial[activities][over][the][expected][useful][lives][of][the][assets] concerned. Other grants are[credited][to][the][Consolidated][statement][of][financial][activities][as][the] related expenditure is incurred.

2.8 Tangible fixed assets and[depreciation]

Tangible fixed assets of a capital[nature][are][capitalised][and][recognised][when][future][economic] benefits are probable[and] the[cost][ or][ value][ of][ the][ asset][ can][ be][ measured][ reliably.]

Tangible fixed assets are initially[recognised][at][ cost.][ After][ recognition,][ under][ the][ cost][ model,][ tangible] fixed assets are measured[at][cost] less[accumulated][depreciation][and][any][accumulated][impairment] losses. All costs incurred[to][ bring][ a][ tangible][ fixed][ asset][ into][ its][ intended][ working][ condition][should][ be] included in the measurement[of][ cost.]

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2. Accounting policies (continued)

2.8 Tangible fixed assets and[depreciation][ (continued)]

Depreciation is charged so as to allocate[the][cost][of][tangible][fixed][assets][less][their][residual][value] over their estimated useful[lives,][ using][ the][ straight-line][ method.]

Depreciation is provided on the[following] bases:

Leasehold property - over the lifetime of[the][ initial][ lease] Fixtures, plant and machinery - 14% on[a][ straight][ line][ basis] - Motor vehicles[25%][ on][ a][ straight][ line][ basis] - Assets under construction[nil][ depreciation]

2.9 Interest receivable

Interest on funds held on[deposit][is][included][when][receivable][and][the][amount][can][be][measured] reliably by the Group; this is normally[ upon][ notification][ of][ the][ interest][ paid][ or][ payable][ by][ the][ institution] with whom the funds are[deposited.]

2.10 Investments

Fixed asset investments[are][a] form[of][financial][instrument][and][are][initially][recognised][at][their] transaction cost and[subsequently][ measured][ at][ fair][ value][ at][ the][ Balance][ sheet][ date,][ unless][ the][ value] cannot be measured[reliably][ in][which][case][ it][ is][measured][at][cost][less][impairment.][ Investment][ gains] and losses, whether realised[or][unrealised,][are][combined][and][presented][as][‘Gains/(Losses)][on] investments’ in[the] Consolidated[statement][ of][ financial][ activities.]

2.11 Stocks

Stocks are valued at the[lower][of][cost][and][net][realisable][value][after][making][due][allowance][for] obsolete and[slow-moving][ stocks.][ Cost][ includes][ all][ direct][ costs][ and][ an][ appropriate][ proportion][ of][ fixed] and variable overheads.

2.12 Debtors

Trade and other debtors are[recognised][at][the][settlement][amount][after][any][trade][discount][offered.] Prepayments are valued at the amount[prepaid][ net][ of][ any][ trade][ discounts][ due.]

2.13 Cash at bank and in hand

Cash at bank and in hand includes cash[and][ short-term][ highly][ liquid][ investments][ with][ a][ short][ maturity] of three months or less from[ the][ date][ of][ acquisition][ or][ opening][ of][ the][ deposit][ or][ similar][ account.]

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2. Accounting policies (continued)

2.14 Liabilities and[provisions]

Liabilities are recognised when[there][ is][an][obligation][at][ the][ Balance][Sheet][date][as][a][ result][ of][a][ past] event, it is probable that a transfer of[economic][ benefit][ will][ be][ required][ in][ settlement,][ and][ the][ amount] of the settlement can be estimated[ reliably.]

Liabilities are recognised at[ the][ amount][ that][ the][ College][ anticipates][ it][ will][ pay][ to][settle][ the][ debt][ or][ the] amount it has received as advanced[payments][ for][ the][ goods][ or][ services][ it][ must][ provide.]

Provisions are measured at the best[estimate][ of][ the][ amounts][ required][ to][ settle][ the][ obligation.][ Where] the effect of the time value[of][ money][ is][ material,][ the][ provision][ is][ based][on][ the][ present][value][ of][ those] amounts, discounted at the pre-tax discount[rate][that][reflects][the][risks][specific][to][the][liability.][The] unwinding of the discount is recognised in[the][Consolidated][statement][of][financial][activities][as][a] finance cost.

2.15 Financial instruments

The Group only has financial assets[and][financial][liabilities][of][a][kind][that][qualify][as][basic][financial] instruments. Basic financial[instruments][ are][ initially][ recognised][ at][ transaction][ value][ and][ subsequently] measured at their settlement value[with][the][exception][of][bank][loans][which][are][subsequently] measured at amortised cost[using][ the][ effective][ interest][ method.]

2.16 Finance leases and hire[purchase]

Assets obtained under hire[purchase][contracts][and][finance][leases][are][capitalised][as][tangible][fixed] assets. Assets acquired by[finance][ lease][ are][ depreciated][ over][ the][ shorter][ of][ the][ lease][ term][and][ their] useful lives. Assets acquired[by] hire[ purchase][ are][ depreciated][ over][ their][ useful][ lives.][ Finance][ leases] are those where[substantially][all][of][the][benefits][and][risks][of][ownership][are][assumed][by][the][Group.] Obligations under such agreements are[included][in][creditors,][net][of][the][finance][charge][allocated][to] future periods. The finance[element][of][the][rental][payment][is][charged][to][the][Consolidated][statement] of financial activities so as[to][produce][a][constant][periodic][rate][of][charge][on][the][net][obligation] outstanding in each period.

2.17 Pensions

The Group operates a defined contribution[pension][scheme,][the][pension][charge][represents][the] amounts payable by the Group[to][ the][ fund][ in][ the][ year.]

In 2019 the FRS102 defined[benefit][ pension][ scheme][ was][ closed][ to][ new][ members][ and][ future][ accrual] therefore currently has no[active][ members.][ As][ a][ result,][ the][ pension][ asset][ is][ no][ longer][ included][ within] the Charity's balance sheet.

2.18 Operating leases

Rentals paid under operating leases[are][ charged][ to][ the][ Statement][ of][ Financial][ Activities][ on][ a][ straight] line basis over the lease term.

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3. Critical accounting estimates[and][ areas][ of][ judgment]

Estimates and judgments are[continually][evaluated][and][are][based][on][historical][experience][and][other] factors, including expectations of future[events][that][are][believed][to][be][reasonable][under][the] circumstances.

Critical accounting estimates[and][assumptions:]

The College makes estimates[and][assumptions][concerning][ the][ future.][ The][ resulting][ accounting][ estimates] and assumptions will, by[definition,][seldom][equal][the][related][actual][results.][The][estimates][and] assumptions that have a significant risk of[causing][a][material][adjustment][to][the][carrying][amounts][of] assets and liabilities within the[next][ financial][ year][ are][ discussed][ below.]

Critical areas of judgment:

Assumptions used in Pensions Valuation

The present value of the[Local] Government[Pension][Scheme][defined][benefit][position][depends][on][a] number of factors that are determined[on][an][actuarial][basis][using][a][variety][of][assumptions.] The assumption used in determining the net[cost][or][income][for][pensions][include][the][discount][rate.] Any changes in these assumptions which are[disclosed][ in][ note][ 24][ will][ impact][ the][ carrying][ value][ of][ the][ pension.] The pension fund is currently in a[surplus][position][of][£2,][728k.][This][is][not][recognised][ in][the][financial] statements as the[College][does][not][expect][to][recover][ the][ surplus][either][ through][reduced][ contributions][ in] the future or through refunds[from][ the] Scheme.

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4. Income from donations and[legacies]

	Unrestricted	Restricted	Total	Total
	funds	funds	funds	funds
	2023	2023	2023	2022
	£	£	£	£
Donations	57,742	70,343	128,085	193,874
Grants	173,722		173,722	1,705
Governmentgrants				242.763
Total 2023	231,464	70,343	301,807	438,342
Total 2022	289,263	149,079	438,342
Income from charitable activities

	Unrestricted	Total	Total
	funds	funds	funds
	2023	2023	2022
	£	£	£
TrainingFees	11,188,202	11,188,202	9,483,181
MiscellaneousIncome	91,323	91,323	106,508
ShortBreaksIncome	417,412	417,412	237,469
RentalIncome	250,678	250,678	129,721
Total 2023	11,947,615	11,947,615	9,956,879
Total 2022	9,956,879	9,956,879

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6. Income from other[trading][ activities]

Fundraising activities

	Unrestricted	Total	Total
	funds	funds	funds
	2023	2023	2022
	£	£	£
Retail	307,831	307,831	298,367
Hospitality	346,150	346,150	250,821
DerwenCollegeConsulting Ltd	421,350	421,350	-
Total 2023	1,075,331	1,075,331	549,188
Total 2022	549,188	549,188

7. Investment income

	Unrestricted	Total	Total
	funds	funds	funds
	2023	2023	2022
	£	£	£
InterestReceivable	15,720	15,720	308
Total 2023	15,720	15,720	308
Total 2022	308	308

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8. Other incoming resources

		Restricted	Endowment	Total	Total
		funds	funds	funds	funds
		2023	2023	2023	2022
		£	£	£	£
Profit	on SaleofAssets	-	171,000	171,000	980,402
Total	2023	-	171,000	171,000	980,402
_Total _	2022	(45,958)	1,026,360	980,402

Expenditure on raising funds

Other trading expenses

	Unrestricted	Total	Total
	funds	funds	funds
	2023	2023	2022
	£	£	£
RetailandHospitalityExpenditure	326,860	326,860	297,035
RetailandHospitalityStaffCosts	283,530	283,530	271,461
DerwenCollegeConsultingLtd expenses	42,804	42,804	-
Total 2023	653,194	653,194	568,496
Total 2022	568,496	568,496

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10. Analysis of expenditure by activities

	Activities
	undertaken	Support	Total	Total
	directly	costs	funds	funds
	2023	2023	2023	2022
	£	£	£	£
Education	3,760,424	-	3,760,424	3,477,191
Care	4,419,223	-	4,419,223	3,931,242
Administration	1,013,766	936,786	1,950,552	1,776,056
Campus&Estates	1,179,523	718,342	1,897,865	1,640,854
Total 2023	10,372,936	1,655,128	12,028,064	10,825,343
Total 2022	9,373,824	1,451,519	10,825,343

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10. Analysis of expenditure[by] activities[(continued)]

Analysis of direct costs

				Campus &	Total	Total
	Education	Care	Administration	Estates	funds	funds
	2023	2023	2023	2023	2023	2022
	£	£	£	£	£	£
Staffcosts	3,357,508	4,078,255	-	-	7,435,763	6,484,857
Depreciation	-	-	135,303	-	135,303	104,266
Premises&
GroundCosts	118,943	9,304	152,500	962,409	1,243,156	1,151,297
Equipment
Repairsand Maintenance	32,556	47,130	25,080	138,719	243,485	186,349
Licences&
Subscriptions	7,214	21,754	55,225	4,307	88,500	58,091
Legal,
Professional&
Consultation
Costs	4,612	16,097	79,232	-	99,941	105,327
Cleaningand Consumables	48,044	142,595	6,261	56,068	252,968	229,736
Marketingand Advertising	1,151	2,446	45,507	-	49,104	49,087
Learning
Equipmentand StudentActivities	93,609	3,924	83,995	743	182,271	177,256
Printing
Stationeryand
Computing Consumables	46,727	24,732	253,006	6,870	331,335	236,701
CollegeTransport	24,586	5,559	68,627	3,227	101,999	106,571
External
Contractors	816	53,815	2,878	5,399	62,908	300,311
Miscellaneous	24,658	13,612	106,152	1,781	146,203	183,975
Total 2023	3,760,424	4,419,223	1,013,766	1,179,523	10,372,936	9,373,824
Total 2022	3,477,191	3,931,242	934,392	1,030,999	9,373,824

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10. Analysis of expenditure[by] activities[(continued)]

Analysis of support costs

		Campus &	Total	Total
	Administration	Estates	funds	funds
	2023	2023	2023	2022
	£	£	£	£
Staffcosts	936,786	718,342	1,655,128	1,451,519
Total 2023	936,786	718,342	1,655,128	1,451,519
Total 2022	841,664	609,855	1,451,519

11. Auditors' remuneration

Auditors' remuneration
	2023	2022
	£	£
Feespayabletothe College'sauditorfortheauditoftheCollege'sannual accounts	10,825	9,680
FeespayabletotheCollege's auditor inrespectof'
Allnon-auditservicesnot included above	3,750	1,920

12. Staff costs

	Group	Group	Company	Company
	2023	2022	2023	2022
	£	£	£	£
Wagesandsalaries	8,404,727	7,338,827	8,404,727	7,338,827
Socialsecuritycosts	676,792	600,713	676,792	600,713
Pensioncosts	292,902	268,297	292,902	268,297
Agencycosts	52,989	279,450	-	-
	9,427,410	8,487,287	9,374,421	8,207,837

Included in the above are[ redundancy][ payments][of][£6,494][ (2022:][£37,696)][made][ payable][ to][2][(2022:][3)] employees in the year.

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12. Staff costs (continued)

The average number of persons[employed][ by][ the][ College][ during][ the][ year][ was][ as][ follows:]

	Group	Group
	2023	2022
	No.	No.
Charitablestaff	287	255
Administrationandsupport	87	84
Management	6	4
	380	343

The number of employees whose[employee][benefits][(excluding][employer][pension][costs)][exceeded] £60,000 was:

		Group		Group
		2023		2022
		No.		No.
Intheband£60,001	-£70,000		3	3
Intheband£70,001	-£80,000		1	1

The key management personnel[of][the][College][comprise][of][the][senior][management][team][as][listed][on] page 2. The total remuneration of[the][key][ management][personnel][during][ the][year][was][£466,482][(2022:] £333,661). The remuneration and terms[of][ conditions][of][the][ members][ of][the][ SLT][ is][agreed][ by][ the][board] following an established procedure.

13. Trustees' remuneration and expenses

During the year, no Trustees received[any][ remuneration][ or][ other][ benefits] [ (2022] -[ £NIL).]

During the year ended 31 December[2023,][ no][ Trustee][ expenses][ have][ been][ incurred] [ (2022] -[ £NIL).]

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14. Tangible fixed assets

Group

					Assets
	Freehold	Leasehold	Plant and	Motor	under
	property	property	machinery	vehicles	construction	Total
	£	£	£	£	£	£
Cost or valuation
At1January2023	12,309,250	542,214	833,927	269,303	-	13,954,694
Additions	54,288	-	236,691	51,114	93,480	435,573
At31December
2023	12,363,538	542,214	1,070,618	320,417	93,480	14,390,267
Depreciation
At1January2023	9,301,907	279,808	480,780	254,226		10,316,721
Chargefortheyear	-	25,235	97,544	12,524	-	135,303
At31December
2023	9,301,907	305,043	578,324	266,750	-	10,452,024
Net book value
At31December
2023	3,061,631	237,171	492,294	53,667	93,480	3,938,243
At 31 December
2022	3,007,343	262,406	353,147	15,077	-	3,637,973

Included in freehold property is land[ at][ a][ cost][ of][ £106,693][ (2022:][ £106,693).]

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14. Tangible fixed assets[(continued)]

Company

	Freehold	Long-term leasehold	Plant and	Motor	Other fixed	Other fixed
	property £	property £	machinery £	vehicles £	assets £		Total £
Cost or valuation
At1January2023	12,309,250	542,214	833,927	269,303		-	13,954,694
Additions	54,288	-	236,691	51,114	93,480		435,573
At31December
2023	12,363,538	542,214	1,070,618	320,417	93,480		14,390,267
Depreciation
At1January2023	9,301,907	279,808	480,780	254,226			10,316,721
Chargeforthe year	-	25,235	97,544	12,524		-	135,303
At31December 2023	9,301,907	305,043	578,324	266,750		-	10,452,024
Net book value
At31December 2023	3,061,631	237,171	492,294	53,667	93,480		3,938,243
At 31 December 2022	3,007,343	262,406	353,147	15,077		-	3,637,973

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15. Fixed asset investments

							Investments
							in subsidiary
							companies
	College						£
	Cost or valuation
	At1January2023						100
	At31December2023						100
	Net book value
	At31December2023						100
	At 31 December 2022						100
	Principal subsidiaries
	Thefollowingwasa subsidiaryundertaking	oftheCollege:
	Name			Company number		Class of shares	Holding
	DerwenCollegeConsulting Limited			14503923		Ordinary	100%
		Income	Expenditure		Profit/(Loss)/		Net assets
		£		£		Surplus/	£
					(Deficit) for
						the year
						£
	DerwenCollege ConsultingLimited	421,350		(42,350)		378,546	378,546
16.	Stocks
		Group		Group		Company	Company
		2023		2022		2023	2022
			£		£	£	£
	Finishedgoodsand goodsforresale		47,921	38,899		47,921	38,899

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17. Debtors

	Group	Group	Company	Company
	2023	2022	2023	2022
	£	£	£	£
Due within one year
Tradedebtors	775,313	342,529	504,048	342,529
Otherdebtors	1,300	7,469	1,300	7,469
Prepaymentsandaccruedincome	159,024	158,331	159,024	158,331
	935,637	508,329	664,372	508,329

18. Creditors: Amounts[falling][ due][ within][ one][ year]

Creditors: Amounts falling due within one	year
	Group	Group	Company	Company
	2023	2022	2023	2022
	£	£	£	£
Paymentsreceivedonaccount	152,346	148,730	152,346	148,730
Tradecreditors	324,832	143,575	282,043	143,575
Amountsowedtogroup undertakings	-	-	150,085	100
Othertaxationandsocialsecurity	184,677	154,233	184,677	154,233
Obligationsunderfinanceleaseandhire purchasecontracts	12,894	-	12,894	-
Othercreditors	21,424	27,044	21,424	27,044
Accrualsanddeferred income	360,841	395,384	360,826	395,384
	1,057,014	868,966	1,164,295	869,066
			Group	Group
			2023	2022
			£	£
Deferredincomeat 1January2023			264,142	-
Resourcesdeferred duringtheyear			151,393	264,142
Amountsreleasedfrom previousperiods			(264,142)	-
			151,393	264,142

Deferred income relates[to][ fees][ received][ in][ advance.]

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19. Statement of funds

Statement of funds -[ current][ year]

Statement of funds - curren	t year
					Balance at 31
	Balance at 1			Transfers	December
	January 2023 £	Income £	Expenditure £	in/out £	2023 £
Unrestricted funds
GeneralFunds-allfunds	438,144	13,270,130	(12,297,867)	(93,481)	1,316,926
Fixedassetfund	822,201	-	(110,068)	558,631	1,270,764
	1,260,345	13,270,130	(12,407,935)	465,150	2,587,690
Endowment funds
Fixedassetfund	2,371,314	171,000	-	(294,058)	2,248,256
ExpendableEndowment	558,966	-	(217,745)	(171,092)	170,129
	2,930,280	171,000	(217,745)	(465,150)	2,418,385
Restricted funds
Fixedassetfund	444,458	-	(25,235)	-	419,223
Otherrestrictedfunds	-	70,343	(30,343)	-	40,000
	444,458	70,343	(55,578)	-	459,223
Total of funds	4,635,083	13,511,473	(12,681,258)	-	5,465,298

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19. Statement of funds[(continued)]

Statement of funds -[prior][ year]

					Balance at
	Balance at				31
	1 January			Transfers	December
	2022	Income	Expenditure	in/out	2022
	£	£	£	£	£
Unrestricted funds
GeneralFunds-allfunds	353,715	10,795,638	(10,575,314)	(135,895)	438,144
Fixedassetfund	703,702		(85,773)	204,272	822,201
	1,057,417	10,795,638	(10,661,087)	68,377	1,260,345
Endowment funds
Fixedassetfund	2,265,731	-	-	105,583	2,371,314
ExpendableEndowment	-	1,026,360	(484,869)	17,475	558,966
	2,265,731	1,026,360	(484,869)	123,058	2,930,280
Restricted funds
Fixedassetfund	780,655	(45,958)	(98,804)	(191,435)	444,458
Otherrestrictedfunds	-	149,079	(149,079)	-	-
	780,655	103,121	(247,883)	(191,435)	444,458
Total of funds	4,103,803	11,925,119	(11,393,839)	-	4,635,083

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Statement of funds[(continued)]

Endowment Funds

Endowment funds[represent][land][and][buildings][of][the][college,][with][the][exception][of][those][held][within] restricted funds (see[below).][ The][ endowed][ land][ and][ buildings][ are][ held][ on][ trust][for][Derwen][ College][ Trust,] Charity Number 1[1] 53280-1.

During the year the college sold[one][ property,][ the][ funds][ received][are][ being][ held][ as][expendable][ endowed] funds until the Trustees[wish][to][exercise][the][power][to][spend][them.][The][expenditure][during][the][year] relates to expenditure on the[properties,][ as][ permitted][ by][ the][ scheme][ granted][ by][ the][ Charity][ Commission.]

Restricted Funds

The restricted fund[brought][ forward][ and][ remaining][ balance][ carried][ forward][ relates][ to][ the][ net][ book][ value][ of] the properties at Ludlow, Telford[ and][ Walford][ College,][ including][ 2][ properties][in][ Gobowen][ that][ were][ partly] funded by the Big Lottery[(refer][ to][ note][ 26).]

Other restricted funds[-][ Any][ other][ restricted][ income][ and][ expenditure][ that][ has][ occurred][ during][ the][ year.]

20. Analysis of net assets between[funds]

Analysis of net assets between[funds][ -][ current][ year]

	Unrestricted	Restricted	Endowment	Total
	funds	funds	funds	funds
	2023	2023	2023	2023
	£	£	£	£
Tangiblefixedassets	1,270,764	419,223	2,248,256	3,938,243
Currentassets	2,523,925	40,000	170,129	2,734,054
Creditorsduewithinone year	(1,206,999)	-	-	(1,206,999)
Total	2,587,690	459,223	2,418,385	5,465,298

Total

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20. Analysis of net assets between[funds][ (continued)]

Analysis of net assets between[funds][ -][ prior][ year]

Analysis of net assets between fund	s - prior year
	Unrestricted	Restricted	Endowment	Total
	funds	funds	funds	funds
	2022	2022	2022	2022
	£	£	£	£
Tangiblefixedassets	822,201	444,458	2,371,314	3,637,973
Currentassets	1,307,110	-	558,966	1,866,076
Creditorsduewithinoneyear	(868,966)	-	-	(868,966)
Total	1,260,345	444,458	2,930,280	4,635,083

21. Reconciliation of net movement[in][ funds][ to][ net][ cash][ flow][ from][ operating][ activities]

22.

	Group	Group
	2023	2022
	£	£
Netincomefortheyear(asperStatement ofFinancialActivities)	830,215	531,280
Adjustments for:
Depreciationcharges	135,303	104,266
Returnsoninvestmentsand servicingoffinance	(15,720)	(308)
Profitonthesaleoffixed assets	(171,000)	(980,402)
Decrease/(increase)instocks	(9,022)	2,294
Increaseindebtors	(577,293)	(219,192)
Increaseincreditors	338,033	11,974
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities	530,516	(550,088)
Analysis of cash and cash equivalents

	Group	Group
	2023	2022
	£	£
Cashinhand	1,600,511	1,318,848
Total cash and cash equivalents	1,600,511	1,318,848

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23. Analysis of changes in net debt

				At 31
	At 1 January		New finance	December
	2023	Cash flows	leases	2023
		£	£	£
	£
Cashatbankandinhand	1,318,848	281,663	-	1,600,511
Financeleases	-	-	(12,894)	(12,894)
	1,318,848	281,663	(12,894)	1,587,617

24. Pension commitments

Auto - Enrolment Pension Scheme

The College now operates two[defined][ contribution][ pension][ schemes.][The][ assets][of][ the][ scheme][ are][ held] separately from those of the College in[independently][administered][funds.][One][of][these][schemes][was] introduced from 1 June 2019[with][staff][being][given][the][option][to][migrate][over][from][the][closed][defined] benefit scheme (see[below).]

The pension cost charge represents contributions[payable][by][the][College][to][the][fund][and][amounted][to] £292,902 (2022: £268,296).

College Scheme

The Group operates a defined[benefit][pension][ scheme.]

The scheme was closed[to] new[members][and][future][accrual][ in][2019.][All][ active][ members][were][ given][ the] option to migrate to a new defined[contribution][scheme][that][was][setup][from][1][June][2019.][The][defined] benefit scheme remains[open][as][a][de-risking][exercise][is][being][completed][in][preparation][to][be][in][a] position to a future buy out. There are[currently][ no][ active][ members.][ All][ members][ are][ classed][ as][ deferred] or pensionable as at 31 December[2023.]

The amounts in the financial statements[for][the][year][ended][31][December][2023][relating][to][pensions][are] based on a full actuarial valuation[dated][31][December][2020][and][updated][to][31][December][2023][by][a] qualified actuary, independent of the scheme's[sponsoring][ employer.]

Principal actuarial assumptions at the Balance[sheet][ date][ (expressed][ as][ weighted][ averages):]

PrincipalactuarialassumptionsattheBalance	sheetdate(expressedasweightedaverages)	:
	At 31	At 31
	December	December
	2023	2022
	%	%
Discountrate	4.8	5
Inflation(RPI)	3.2	3.3
Inflation(CPI)	2.6	2.7

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24. Pension commitments (continued)

	At 31	At 31
	December	December
	2023	2022
	Years	Years
Mortalityrates(inyears)
-foramaleaged65now	21.4	21.8
-at65foramaleaged45 now	22.6	23.1
-forafemaleaged65now	23.3	23.6
-at65forafemaleaged45 now	24.7	25.1

The Group's share of the assets in the scheme[ was:]

	At 31	At 31
	December	December
	2023	2022
	£	£
Corporatebonds	2,750,000	946,000
InternationalBonds	8,481,000	10,091,000
CashandOthers	50,000	82,000
Total fair value of assets	11,281,000	11,119,000

The actual return on scheme assets was[£510,000] [ (2022][ -][ £-6,019,000).]

The amounts recognised in the Consolidated Statement[of][ Financial][ Activities][ are][ as][ follows:]

Movements in the present value of the defined[benefit][ obligation][ were][ as][ follows:]

Movementsinthepresentvalueofthedefined benefitobligationw	ereasfollows:
	2023
	£
Openingdefinedbenefitobligation	8,428,000
AdminExpenses
ActuarialLosses	60,000
Interestcost	413,000
Benefitspaid	(348,000)
Closing defined benefit obligation	8,553,000

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24. Pension commitments (continued)

Movements in the fair value of the[Group's][ share][ of][ scheme][ assets][ were][ as][ follows:]

Movementsinthefairvalueofthe Group'sshareofschemeasset	swereasfollows:
	2023
	£
Openingfairvalueofschemeassets	11,119,000
Interestincome	546,000
Benefitspaid	(348,000)
ActuarialGains	(36,000)
Closing fair value of scheme assets	11,281,000

The Group has an unrecognised[gain][of][£2,728,000] [(2022][ -][£2,691,000)][in][respect][of][its][defined][ benefit] pension scheme as it does not expect[to][recover][ the][ plan][ surplus][ either][ through][ reduced][ contributions][ in] the future or through refunds from the[scheme.]

25. Operating lease commitments

At 31 December 2023 the Group[and][the][College][had][commitments][to][make][future][minimum][lease] payments under non-cancellable[operating][ leases][ as][ follows:]

At 31 December 2023 the Group and the College had co paymentsundernon-cancellable operatingleasesasfollows:	mmitments to make future mi	nimum lease
	Company	Company
	2023	2022
	£	£
Notlaterthan1year	6,189	7,876
Laterthan1yearandnotlater than5years	6,705	-
	12,894	7,876

26. Big Lottery Funding

The college received Big Lottery[Funding][ in][ respect][ of][ the][ Derwen][ Enterprises][ ceramics][ buildings][ and][ the] residential building, The Acorns in 1997[ and][ 2003][ respectively.]

The grants are repayable in[the][ event][ of][ the][ college][ ceasing][ its][activities,][ and][ the][ college][ may][ not][ dispose] of the buildings or use them as[security][ for][a][loan][without][prior][written][provision][of][the][Big][Lottery][ Fund,] such restrictions to be in[place][for][80][years][from][1997][and][2003][respectively][when][the][grants][were] received.

27. Finance lease commitments

The college has a finance lease[with][ a][commitment][to][ £12,894][at][ the][year][end.][This][relates][ to][ the][ lease] of two lawn mowers.

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28. Related party transactions

The College has not entered[into][any][related][party][transaction][during][the][year,][nor][are][there][any] outstanding balances owing between[related][ parties][ and][ the][ College][ at][ 31][ December][2023.]

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2023-12-31-accounts

Derwen[-]

Reference and administrative[details][ of][ the][ college,][ its][ trustees] and advisors for the[year][ended][31][December][2023.]

Trustees

Registered office:

Patron:

Independent auditors:

Clerk to Governors and[ Company][ Secretary:]

Bankers:

Solicitors:

Mrs C Thompson

Senior management team:

w\ Contents

Trustees' report for the[year][ended][ 31][December][2023]

The trustees and co-opted members[of][ the][ charity]

Committe co-optees

Helen Smith

www.derwen.ac.uk

Derwen College

The college’s mission,[strategic][ priorities][ and][ values]

Mission

Strategic priorities

Ensure our[long-term][sustainability]

Excel in every[aspect] of[our][operation]

Make the most of our exceptional[resources] Areas of focus

Be trailblazers, initiators[and][ researchers] Areas of focus

The college's values

Derwen College

2023 overview

External recognition and involvement

www.derwen.me/WorldSkills.

SEND and Alternative[Provision][ (AP)][ Improvement][ Plan]

AoC college collective

Derwen College

Derwen International

Business Administration Hospitality and Food

Snapshots of highlights and activities[in][ 2023:]

January

February

March

Derwen College

April

May

June

July

October

Derwen College

November

Derwen Christmas[Fayre][ Weekend.]

December

Christmas Show

The Students in 2023

Religion

Derwen College

Pathways and programmes

Gobowen Main Site: residential[ and][ day]

Telford: day provision

Walford: day provision

Ludlow: day provision

This may include:

Learner Voice and Student[Union][Board]

Personal, social and health education (PSHE)

Universal therapy provision

• Online[safety][ -modules][1,2][ and][ 3]

fhsrspy proyfetan

Derwen College

Outcomes

National[average] of[young][people][ with][ SEND][ going][into][ work][-][5.4%]

The clients in 2023

Excellent performance and[quality]

Internally

A Overall effectiveness:[Good]

Derwen College

Inspection and public recognition

Overall effectiveness Good The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Provision for learners with[high] needs Good

The report included:

Derwen College

From the parent of a student[on][ DofE]

Mother of student

Father of a student who achieved[his][ gold][ DofE][ award]