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2025-06-30-accounts

Wigod Way Wallingford Family Centre

Trustees’ Annual Report

For the year ending 30 June 2025

Registered Charity No: 1173241

Reference and Administrative Details

Charity Name

Wigod Way Wallingford Family Centre

Charity Number

1173241

Principal Address

Wigod Centre 96a Wilding Road Wallingford Oxfordshire OX10 8AJ

Trustees

The trustees who served during the year were: 

  - Spencer Garrett – Chair

  - Simon Godley – Treasurer

     - Lisa Acreman

     - Jennifer Whitfield

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Structure, Governance and Management

Wigod Way Wallingford Family Centre is a registered Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) governed by its constitution.

The trustees are responsible for the governance and strategic direction of the charity. Trustees meet regularly throughout the year to review the charity’s activities, financial performance and strategic priorities.

The day-to-day operations of the CIO are delegated to the Centre Manager, who oversees staff, volunteers and the delivery of services.

New trustees are recruited when required to ensure the board maintains an appropriate range of skills and experience.

Objectives and Activities

The CIO exists to support families with young children in Wallingford and the surrounding areas.

The objectives of the Family Centre are to provide relief to families with young children who live in Wallingford and its surrounding area and who are in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship, or other disadvantage by the provision of such services as the trustees may decide from time to time.

The Centre provides a welcoming and inclusive environment where children can develop through play and learning while parents and carers access advice, support and community connections.

The CIO aims to:

The trustees confirm that they have had due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charity’s aims and activities.

Achievements and Performance

During the year Wigod Way Wallingford Family Centre have 973 families registered and facilitated over 10,000 visits to the Centre through sessions, family support and health services.

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Attendance has grown consistently over the past three academic years:

Year Attendance
2022–2023 7,502
2023–2024 7,876
2024–2025 8,776

This continued growth reflects the increasing reliance of families on the Centre’s services and highlights its role as an important community hub.

Service Delivery

Wigod Way Wallingford Family Centre delivers a wide range of sessions and activities designed to support families with young children in Wallingford and the surrounding areas. Through play-based learning, family support and community engagement, the Centre creates opportunities for children to develop socially, emotionally and physically while parents and carers can build supportive networks and access guidance when needed.

The Centre provides a variety of regular sessions that support early childhood development within a welcoming and inclusive environment, where families feel comfortable seeking support, building relationships and strengthening connections within their community.

Stay and Play Sessions

Stay and play sessions provide a welcoming and safe environment where babies and young children can explore toys, activities and learning experiences that support early development. These sessions encourage social interaction and learning through play while providing parents with opportunities to connect with other families.

Baby Bunch

Baby Bunch sessions are designed for families with babies during the early months of life. These sessions support bonding, sensory development and early social interaction. Parents are able to share experiences and build confidence in a supportive environment.

Cruisers and Crawlers

Cruisers and Crawlers sessions support babies who are becoming mobile and exploring their surroundings. The sessions provide a safe space for babies to develop coordination and movement while parents can learn more about supporting early development.

Tots Time

Tots Time sessions support toddlers as they develop important early social and communication skills. Through play-based activities and interaction with other children, toddlers build confidence and independence while preparing for early years education.

Nature Explorers

Nature Explorers sessions encourage children and families to engage with outdoor play and develop curiosity about the natural world. Activities include outdoor exploration, sensory play and nature-based learning.

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Mrs B’s Brain Boost

Mrs B’s Brain Boost is an educational support programme designed to help children build confidence in their learning while developing essential literacy, numeracy and problem-solving skills. The programme provides targeted support in a small and supportive environment where children can develop their abilities at their own pace. It also provides guidance to parents on how they can support their child’s learning at home. This programme has been particularly valuable for children who may benefit from additional encouragement or tailored learning support.

Baby Massage

Baby massage sessions help strengthen the bond between parents and babies while promoting relaxation and wellbeing. Parents learn gentle techniques that support their baby’s development and help build confidence in caring for their child.

Parent Wellbeing and Fitness Sessions

Sessions such as yoga and fitness activities allow parents to focus on their own wellbeing while still being able to bring their children along. These sessions promote both physical and emotional wellbeing while providing opportunities for parents to connect with others.

SEN Support

The Centre aims to be inclusive and accessible to all families, including those whose children may have additional needs. Staff work with families to ensure activities are supportive and accessible, while also signposting families to specialist services where appropriate.

Swap Shop

The Swap Shop initiative enables families to exchange clothing, toys and baby equipment. This helps reduce financial pressure on families while promoting sustainability and community support.

Holiday Activities

We provide a programme of holiday activities for families on a donation basis, ensuring sessions remain accessible to all regardless of financial circumstances. This approach supports inclusive participation while encouraging community contribution where possible.

Activities are designed to be fun, engaging, and suitable for a wide range of ages, creating opportunities for families to spend quality time together in a welcoming environment.

Workshops

We provide a programme of workshops on a range of topics, designed to support families with practical skills, knowledge, and wellbeing. These sessions are delivered in response to community need and are accessible to all, with no fixed cost or on a donation basis where appropriate.

Workshops are structured to be informative, supportive, and inclusive, creating a safe space for learning and discussion.

Family Support and Signposting

In addition to group sessions, the Centre provides one-to-one guidance to families who may require additional support. This may include helping families access health services, financial advice, housing support or safeguarding services. Staff work closely with partner organisations to ensure families receive appropriate support. Through early intervention and supportive relationships, the Centre helps families access the services they need while reducing isolation and strengthening community connections.

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Community Impact

During the year the Centre supported families experiencing a range of challenges including language barriers, financial pressures, housing instability and safeguarding concerns. Through early intervention and working in partnership with other agencies, families were supported to access essential services and build confidence within their communities.

Financial Review

The charity’s financial position strengthened during the year due to successful grant funding and fundraising activity.

Total income: £102,194.24 Total expenditure: £77,377.24

Balance Sheet

Balance Sheet
2025 2024
Total Cash in Hand £95,543.04 £69,219.27
HMRC Liabilities £1,631.39 £124.63
Pension Liabilities £0.01 £0
Total Net Assets £93,911.64 £69,094.64

Reserves Policy

The trustees maintain reserves to ensure the charity can continue operating during periods of financial uncertainty and to provide stability while securing future funding.

On 30 June 2025 , total reserves were £93,911.64

Risk Management

The trustees regularly review risks including:

Appropriate mitigation measures are in place.

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Safeguarding and Welfare

Wigod Way Wallingford Family Centre is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for all children, parents and carers.

The charity recognises its responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and works closely with relevant agencies where support or protection is required.

Our Partners and Supporters

The Centre works in partnership with a wide range of organisations including health services, schools, community groups and specialist charities to ensure families receive coordinated support.

The trustees are grateful to the grant providers, local organisations and community supporters whose contributions enable the Centre to continue supporting families

Trustee Responsibilities Statement

The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Annual Report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and Charity Commission guidance.

Trustee Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the Trustees’ Annual Report above and confirm that the information contained within it is accurate to the best of their knowledge.

Approval

Approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf.

Spencer Garrett Chair

Simon Godley Treasurer

Date: 14 January 2026

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Wigod Way Wallingford Family Centre Balance Sheet

for the year ending 30 June 2025

2025 2025 2024
£ £
Total cash in hand 95,543.04 95,543.04 95,543.04 69,219.27 69,219.27
HMRC Liabilities - 1,631.39 - 1,631.39 - 1,631.39 - 124.63 - 124.63
Pension Liabilities - 0.01 - 0.01 - 0.01
Total Net Assets 93,911.64 93,911.64 93,911.64 69,094.64 69,094.64
Balance brought forward 69,094.64 69,094.64 69,094.64 67,658.94 67,658.94
Surplus for the year 24,817.00 24,817.00 24,817.00 1,435.70 1,435.70
Total Net Assets 93,911.64 93,911.64 93,911.64 69,094.64 69,094.64
Signed: Date:
Spencer Garrett - all 14-Jan-26
Chairperson
Simon Godley 14-Jan-26
Treasurer

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Wigod Way Wallingford Family Centre Receipts and Payments Accounts

for the year ending 30 June 2025

2025
2024
Income £
£
Courses 120.00
84.72
Discounts given -
- 1,304.00
Donations and legacies 4,939.03
707.84
Fundraising 4,918.58
3,489.66
Gift Aid 53.47
870.52
Grants 70,604.99
43,920.00
Interest 1,802.94
1,770.65
Parent Donations 8,300.23
3,647.54
Room Hire 11,455.00
8,874.60
Uncategorised Income -
-
Total Income 102,194.24
62,061.53
Expenditures
Advertising/Promotional 236.50
-
Bank Charges 60.00
60.00
Cleaning 1,855.74
1,707.40
General Office 4,371.57
3,673.69
Gifts 247.01
216.57
Insurances 273.64
327.88
Other Professional Services 550.90
375.80
Payroll Expenses 55,377.44
39,323.16
Rent 120.00
120.00
Repair and maintenance 1,872.71
4,817.45
Session Expenses 8,131.75
4,620.85
Staff Training 993.60
3,563.96
Utilities 3,286.38
1,819.07
Total Expenditures 77,377.24
60,625.83
Surplus/(Deficit) for the year 24,817.00
1,435.70
Signed:
Date:
Spencer Garrett 14-Jan-26
Chairperson
Simon Godley 14-Jan-26
Treasurer

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Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees Charity Name
Wigod Way Wallingford Family Centre
On accounts for the year 2025 Charity no 1173241
ended (if any)
Set out on pages 7 & 8
(remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)

Report to the trustees

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 30 / 06 / 2025 .

Responsibilities and As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts basis of report in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come examiner's statement to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Date: 28/01/2026

Signed: Name: Melanie Cornut Relevant professional MAAT qualification(s) or body (if any):

Address: 200 Crowmarsh Hill, Crowmarsh Gifford, Wallingford, Oxon, OX108BG

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Section B Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).

Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .

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