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2024-12-31-accounts

Table of Contents

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Reference and Administrative Information 1 Introduction from the Chair 2 Objectives and Activities 3 Programme Highlights 4 Our Values 6 Our Volunteers 7 Our Impact 8 Plans for the Future 14 Fundraising 15 Structure, Governance & Management 16 Financial Review 17 Trustee Responsibilities 18

TRUSTEES

Mr James Coulton (Appointed 13.10.2016) Mr Nicholas Peppiatt (Appointed 13.10.2016) Mrs Serena Blackburn (Appointed 13.10.2016) Mrs Bettina Betton (Appointed 19.09.2022) Mr James Sellon (Appointed 5.12.2022) Mrs Sara Falk (Appointed 10.05.2016) Mr Christopher Lloyd (Appointed 18.01.2024) Mr David Bailey (Appointed 18.01.2024) Mr Edmund Blackburn (Appointed 18.01.2024) Mrs Pammie Godson (Appointed 18.02.2024) Mrs Bonnie Stokes (Appointed 5.12.2022, Resigned Jan 2024)

OFFICES

Mrs Victoria Strong- Chief Executive Officer Mrs Kate Godson - Founder

Mr James Coulton - Chair of Trustees

Ms Juliet Grieve - Financial Controller

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER

Lucy MacGinnis, Oaktree Business Management, 38 Bridge Street, Andover, SP10 1BW

REGISTERED OFFICE

Lytchett House, 13 Freeland Park, Wareham Road, Poole BH16 6FA

CHARITY REGISTERED NUMBER 1167022

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Introduction from the Chair

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2024 was a big year for Kids on Track

3 Trustees who joined at inception will step down after completing their 8 year terms and we will have a new Chair and CEO.

With the new leadership team in place and an expanded Board of Trustees the charity is well placed for the next phase of its work and goals.

2024 witnessed the expansion of the Senior Programme, with a separate after-school activity and mentoring programme.

As ever we are reliant on wonderful staff and volunteers who all go beyond what might be ordinarily expected. I would like to take this opportunity to thank them all on behalf of the Trustees.

The charity is entirely dependent on donations – and we continue to witness great generosity from existing supporters and newcomers to the KoT fold. A big thank you to all of them for helping us do our work.

Our work in Andover has never been more important and our help is needed more than ever. Against this back drop we are also keen to help even more kids but logistics and finances means expansion has to be responsibly managed.

It is accurate to say the charity has never been in better shape – giving it the best chance of helping the most kids.

Very best wishes James Coulton

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Objetives and Aims

Kids on Track aims to provide children from disadvantaged areas access to chances and experiences they might never have, empowering them to break through their own limitations.

This is done through nurturing a dynamic environment where children are encouraged to try everything whilst cultivating trust by building long term relationships.

Programme Expansion

Kids on Track originally offered non-residential holiday clubs to children from disadvantaged areas of Andover, but the programme has evolved significantly and we now offer a diverse array of opportunities, including after-school clubs, inspiring trips, and invaluable mentoring support. As the charity has expanded, so has our dedication to enriching the lives of the children we help. Our core objective remains focused on improving their mental wellbeing and ensuring equal opportunities so that every local child can pursue and achieve their aspirations.

Long-Term Support

We embark on a transformative journey with children from the age of 9 to 16, extending our support until they have completed a successful transition to Sixth Form College. This comprehensive and enduring approach allows us to make a tangible and lasting impact on the lives of these young individuals. Referrals are received from social workers, support workers, and schools, identifying children who lack the financial means or parental support to access extracurricular activities independently.

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Programme Highlights

Junior Programme

Upon joining Kids on Track, children are invited to participate in four camps annually until they reach the age of twelve. Over the course of three years, they immerse themselves in a diverse array of over 100 activities. From boxing to drumming, from the culinary delights of cooking to the creativity of tee shirt making, and from the art of pumpkin carving to the world of circus skills -our camps provide a rich tapestry of experiences. These activities are carefully curated to enhance their self-belief, resilience, and cultural capital, unlocking their potential and broadening their horizons. For those that discover new interests we encourage them to explore these further helping them find local clubs and paying subscription fees.

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Mentoring Programme

The Mentoring Programme falls within the Senior Programme but is now more focussed on the one-to-one relationship between mentor and mentee. The Mentor is encouraged to identify the Mentee’s special skills or needs and to develop a relationship with the parent so that the child is properly supported. Our feedback is very much valued by social services and the schools as we have unprecedented and unusual access to the children in their lives outside school; additionally, we are not perceived by the parent as “an institution” and are purely a positive addition to their children’s life. Equally, we are able to provide a better mentoring service as we have sight of other areas of the child’s life and the challenges they are facing.

The responsibility that this brings to the Mentor is not under-estimated and we continue to build a strong support network for them. They undergo annual training in how to identify safeguarding issues and there is a swift, robust reporting structure including regular access to the Mentoring Team at Kids on Track. We also offer termly support meetings where mentors can benefit from sharing experiences and learning from their peers as well as receiving relevant training in areas such as Mental Health First aid and Child Psychology. In 2024 28 children were being mentored.

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Our Values

We put young people and children

Everything we do starts with their needs. We believe every child has the right to feel safe at home, at school and in their community and it is our role to help them find the support they need to achieve this.

“I feel noticed, I feel someone cares about me.”

We believe in unconditional positive regard

We always see the best in our children and young people. We identify their strengths and build on these. “I have someone that believes in me and I have a sense of belonging.”

We create safe spaces for young people and children

We believe that all children should have the opportunity to try new activities and make friends in a safe, encouraging and judgement free environment. “I have taken part in a wide range of experiences and this has helped me to understand what I like and what I don’t like and helped me to be less afraid of trying new things.”

We challenge inequality, and discrimination

We believe that all children should have an equal opportunity to achieve success. We identify barriers and develop strategies to overcome these barriers. “I feel included and that I have the same right as others to succeed.”

We are relationship based

We are building authentic connections and relationships. “I have someone who genuinely cares about me and my future.”

We take a multi-agency approach

We work closely with schools, children’s services, parents, guardians and other adults involved in the children and young people’s lives to ensure that we deliver maximum impact. We are transparent and share information wherever possible. “I feel the support I am given is consistent.”

We respect all voices, expertise and experiences of children

We show a genuine interest in their lives and give them choices about what support they need. We listen to their thoughts and create opportunities for them to take part in activities in which they are interested. “I feel heard and acknowledged. My opinions are important.”

We are constantly seeking improvement

We are always following the latest research and reviewing our practice to ensure that we deliver the highest quality service that maximises the impact we can have with the resources available. “I understand that Kids on Track is a professional organisation that is always looking to improve.”

We believe best results can be achieved when every e is having a good time

Kids on Track aims to bring an element of fun to everything they do. “I love going to Kids on Track because I have a great time.”

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Our Impact

Junior Programme

During 2024, over 70 vulnerable children from Andover came to our holiday camps programme attending 4 camps per year and trying over 30 different activities. Further evidence of the impact we are having is that the children keep coming back. It is this ongoing interaction that help us have long term benefits.

It is important to us that we listen to the children. One way we monitor impact is to ask the children as few questions during the camps.

Over 20 Safeguarding referrals were picked up and made by KoT volunteers.

All children when asked said the the volunteers are kind and helpful.

I like trying new things- 96%

Kids on Track has helped me become more confident - 86%

Kids on Track has helped me work as a team - 100%

Kids on Track has helped me make more friends - 100%

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Our Impact

Senior Programme - Outreach

After the children graduate from the camps they are offered after school clubs. A number of these are run by Kids on Track volunteers and provide continuity from the camps. They offer encouragement and support in a safe environment, whilst enabling the young people to be more selective about the activities with which they engage. Over the last year these have included:

Swimming - over 14 children have learned to swim through Kids on Track. Arts and Crafts - an opportunity to relax, unwind and learn simple craft skills with friends Cookery - healthy eating recipes that are easy to create at home

Sport- A range of sports are offered including basketball, tennis, boxing, pickleball and many more.

For those children that have a particular passion we will also pay for externally-run after school clubs and arrange the logistics of getting to and from the clubs for those that need it. One child has been accepted to drama school for sixth form after KoT paid for her to attend Stagecoach. This year these extra paid activities have included:

Total 2024
Swimming 14
Dance 3
Football 2
Guitar 1
Drums 1
Boxing
Theatre(Stage Coach)		 2
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Life Skills Workshops have proved extremely beneficial this year; we invited Dr Maryhan Baker, renowned child psychologist, to return and deliver workshops on Healthy relationships, as well as a revision workshop delivered by a local SEN teacher, a first aid course and a clothes up-cycling workshop.

Many trips took place including to the ballet, Dogs Trust and a racing stables.

Chalke Valley History Festival kindly donated tickets so the children interested in history were able to experience this fun and educational day out.

During the summer holidays (a particularly bleak time for many of our children when their friends are enjoying foreign holidays, local trips and outings) 10 children from years 10 and 11 signed up to a 6 week hospitality training course.

A team of dedicated volunteers collected the children weekly from Andover and drove them to a local village pub where they trained the children in hospitality. This very successful collaboration led to three children gaining part time employment and one starting an apprenticeship and continuing work at the restaurant as a sous chef.

Impact is difficult to measure but it is rewarding to hear the children start conversations with: “Do you remember when we saw …” or “It wasn’t as good as …” and even “Can we go and see …”

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Our Impact

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Mentoring Programme

In 2021 we introduced our mentoring programme with these aims:

In 2024 over 28 children were part of our mentoring programme receiving over 600 hours of one to one mentoring.

An extremely generous grant from the Worshipful Company of Mercers has helped us to develop a structured framework for our mentoring which includes workshops to develop social and emotional skills, revision support and life skills as well as cultural activities and trips.

• Five mentees dropped out of the programme because their personal circumstances were too challenging for them to engage in the Mentoring programme. Four of these are also disengaging with school. We keep in touch and work on re-engagement.

• Twenty two mentees are still meeting regularly with their mentors. All of these have attended after school clubs, been taken on trips and visits and had the opportunity to build their self-esteem by working with renowned psychologist Dr. Maryhan Baker.

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Our impact can be described best by a letter from one of our parents:

“He loves coming to Kids on Track, and he is always so positive and happy when he returns. Thank you so much for all you do for all the children, it is the best thing that has happened for all of Andover’s children and families. You show them a different world, your kindness and empathy for families that struggle, and for giving the children chances to experience things that they would never have. Today, the world is a scary place to live in, especially in Andover, but Kids on Track are giving the children hope, support, and a chance to have a better start in life so from the bottom of my heart - thank you.”

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Last year we fulfilled our plans of putting in place a sustainable staffing structure with compensation to attract high calibre people but whilst retaining affordability. A fundraising committee has been set up and with the help of the trustees has developed a plan to help Kids on Track deliver the exciting activities for the Senior and Junior Programme.

The growth of the Senior Programme demanded the recruitment of an Activities Co-ordinator who manages the activities and corresponding volunteers, leading to new ideas and a well organised structure.

The Junior Programme co-ordinator as planned is now in post. Having a specific role ensures organisation of over 100 volunteers and all the activity providers, to make sure each camp is delivered to the highest standard as expected at Kids on Track.

In recent years Kids on Track has grown rapidly not only in the number of children that we support but also in the quality and quantity of support that is provided to each individual. Our Junior Programme continues to thrive with an increasing number of children attending camps regularly for over two years and waiting lists of children keen to join us. The majority of young people in our Senior Programme meet with Kids on Track at least once every fortnight and more intensive support is available for those with specific challenges to overcome.

The number of Mentors has increased due to our dedicated volunteers and therefore the number of children who will benefit from our supportive mentoring programme.

Over the next year we have plans to explore the opportunity to replicate Kids on Track Andover into another area.

At present there is one residential trip for year 8, kindly supported by Allegra’s Ambition. The impact of these few nights away at a farm with their peers is immense, so another residential trip is being planned for 2025 for year 10 and 11 to continue this impact and increase resilience. .

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Structure, Governance and Management

Kids on Track is a charitable incorporated organisation and was registered as a charity on 10 May 2016. The company was established under memorandum of association, which established the objectives and powers of the charitable organisation. Trustees are recruited based on the skills they will bring to the organisation and are elected to the post by the current trustees.

The day to day running of the charity is delegated to the operational committee. In order to ensure that the charity is sustainable and has the capacity to grow this committee is made up of:

All of these are employed on a part time basis and remunerated.

All roles are currently in place.

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Financial Review

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Statement of Financial Activity

Net income for the year was £114,905 (2023: £231,441). Total Expenditure was £114,468 (2023: £74,276). The significant increase in revenue was due to a large fundraiser held in September 2023. At the year-end the Trust held funds of £308,397 (2023: £308,397).

Reserves Policy

The Trustees have examined the charity’s requirements for reserves in light of the main risks to the organisation. Trustees are committed to generating sufficient reserves to support current organisational activities to meet the following requirements:

• Safeguarding the charity’s ability to deliver camps and other services, in the event of delays in receipt of grants or other income.

• Providing a financial cushion against risk and future uncertainties.

To this end, the Trustees have established a reserves policy, that is reviewed annually, to ensure that the appropriate levels of reserves are maintained and Kids on Track is able to continue to fund its activities without unnecessary disruption, as a result of peaks and troughs in income. This reserve will enable Kids on Track to continue to run for six months without any additional income.

Risk Management

The Trustees have a risk management strategy that comprises:

• Regular review of the principal risks that the charity faces.

• Risk assessments for each activity / event clearly communicated to all involved.

Kids on Track places the safeguarding of its beneficiaries as a top priority; as such there is no appetite for accepting risk in this regard. Staff are provided with regular safeguarding training and we have a robust policy based on best practice processes and procedures. The Trustees consider that the need to attract and retain high quality staff and volunteers is essential and the failure to do this would be a key risk for the charity. The Trustees regularly review their

approach to resourcing and aim to make working with Kids on Track a fun and rewarding experience. Failure to raise sufficient funds is also considered a key risk. Our fundraising strategy is reviewed at each meeting and the charity has a five year financial plan to ensure financial security.

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Trustee Responsibilities

Our Trustees are responsible for preparing the report of the Trustees and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure of the charitable company for that period.

In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:

The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company 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 charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

In so far as the Trustees are aware:

The Trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the charitable company's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom, governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.

Signed

James Coulton (Chair of Trustees)

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Charity Number: 1167022

KIDS ON TRACK

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED

31 December 2024

Charity Number: 1167022

These accounts have been Prepared by:-

38 Bridge Street Andover SP10 1BW www.oaktreebm.co.uk

T: 01264 324103 E: info@oaktreebm.co.uk

Charity Number: 1167022

KIDS ON TRACK INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF KIDS ON TRACK FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024

I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31st December 2024 which are set out on pages 2-4.

Respective Responsibilities of Trustee and Examiner

The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the2011 Act)) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

Basis of Independent Examiner's Report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the

evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a true nad fair view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent Examiner's Statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention

(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements

have not ben met; or

(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

L MacGinnis MAAT Oaktree Accountants Ltd 38 Bridge St Andover Hampshire SP10 1BW

12/02/2025

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Charity Number: 1167022

KIDS ON TRACK

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024

Activities relating to the work of the Charity:

RECEIPTS
Notes
Income Tax recouped
Interest received
OTHER VOLUNTARY RESOURCES
Donations, and legacies
Fundraising
Grants
TOTAL RECEIPTS
PAYMENTS
Administration costs
Fundraising expenses
Marketing
Junior Programme
Senior Programme
After school clubs
Christmas
Insurance
Legal and professional
Salaries
Training
TOTAL PAYMENTS
EXCESS OF RECEIPTS OVER PAYMENTS		 2024
2024
2024
2023
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total funds
2837
2837
8029
6658
6658
2764
9494
0
9494
10793
32249
32249
19084
44012
44012
192002
29150
29150
9563
0
105411
0
105411
220648
114905
0
114905
231441
1493
1493
1252
1356
1356
2379
2278
2278
5974
30973
30973
15592
53406
53406
31795
1510
1510
2743
410
410
1127
1002
1002
946
4535
4535
6899
17427
17427
4462
78
78
1108
114468
0
114468
74277
437
0
437
157164

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Charity Number: 1167022

KIDS ON TRACK FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AT 31ST DECEMBER 2024

MONETARY ASSETS:
Investments CCLA
Bank Current Account
Bank Deposit Account
TOTAL ASSETS		 2024
2024
2024
2023
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total funds
228049
228049
8418
8418
5420
72365
72365
302977
308833
0
308833
308397
REPRESENTED BY FUNDS
Funds at 1/1/2024
Excess of Receipts over Payments
Funds at 31/12/2024		 308396
308396
151232
437
437
157164
0
308833
0
308833
308396

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Charity Number: 1167022

KIDS ON TRACK NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The accounts have been prepared under the Receipts and Payments method of Accounting. Amounts are included as received by the charity or as cheques drawn or cash paid.

The receipts and payments account and the statement of assets and liabilities have been prepared following the guidance for accounting for smaller charities issued by the Charity Commission.

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Charity Number: 1167022

KIDS ON TRACK

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED

31 December 2024

Charity Number: 1167022

These accounts have been Prepared by:-

38 Bridge Street Andover SP10 1BW www.oaktreebm.co.uk

T: 01264 324103 E: info@oaktreebm.co.uk

Charity Number: 1167022

KIDS ON TRACK INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF KIDS ON TRACK FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024

I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31st December 2024 which are set out on pages 2-4.

Respective Responsibilities of Trustee and Examiner

The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the2011 Act)) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

Basis of Independent Examiner's Report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the

evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a true nad fair view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent Examiner's Statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention

(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements

have not ben met; or

(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

L MacGinnis MAAT Oaktree Accountants Ltd 38 Bridge St Andover Hampshire SP10 1BW

12/02/2025

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Charity Number: 1167022

KIDS ON TRACK

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024

Activities relating to the work of the Charity:

RECEIPTS
Notes
Income Tax recouped
Interest received
OTHER VOLUNTARY RESOURCES
Donations, and legacies
Fundraising
Grants
TOTAL RECEIPTS
PAYMENTS
Administration costs
Fundraising expenses
Marketing
Junior Programme
Senior Programme
After school clubs
Christmas
Insurance
Legal and professional
Salaries
Training
TOTAL PAYMENTS
EXCESS OF RECEIPTS OVER PAYMENTS		 2024
2024
2024
2023
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total funds
2837
2837
8029
6658
6658
2764
9494
0
9494
10793
32249
32249
19084
44012
44012
192002
29150
29150
9563
0
105411
0
105411
220648
114905
0
114905
231441
1493
1493
1252
1356
1356
2379
2278
2278
5974
30973
30973
15592
53406
53406
31795
1510
1510
2743
410
410
1127
1002
1002
946
4535
4535
6899
17427
17427
4462
78
78
1108
114468
0
114468
74277
437
0
437
157164

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Charity Number: 1167022

KIDS ON TRACK FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AT 31ST DECEMBER 2024

MONETARY ASSETS:
Investments CCLA
Bank Current Account
Bank Deposit Account
TOTAL ASSETS		 2024
2024
2024
2023
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total funds
228049
228049
8418
8418
5420
72365
72365
302977
308833
0
308833
308397
REPRESENTED BY FUNDS
Funds at 1/1/2024
Excess of Receipts over Payments
Funds at 31/12/2024		 308396
308396
151232
437
437
157164
0
308833
0
308833
308396

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Charity Number: 1167022

KIDS ON TRACK NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The accounts have been prepared under the Receipts and Payments method of Accounting. Amounts are included as received by the charity or as cheques drawn or cash paid.

The receipts and payments account and the statement of assets and liabilities have been prepared following the guidance for accounting for smaller charities issued by the Charity Commission.

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