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2023-08-31-accounts

LONG FURLONG BADGER CLUB CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS

31 AUGUST 2023

Charity Number 1175264

VINEYARD ACCOUNTANTS

Chartered Certified Accountants 5 The Chambers Vineyard Abingdon-on-Thames

LONG FURLONG BADGER CLUB FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS

YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023

CONTENTS PAGE
Trustees Annual Report 1
Independent Examiner’s Report on the Accounts 6
Receipts and Payments Accounts 7

LONG FURLONG BADGER CLUB TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023

Objectives and Activities

Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 To provide facilities for the out of school care, education
and recreation of children at Long Furlong school by the
provision of a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Our primary aim is to provide facilities for the out of school
care, education and recreation of children at Long Furlong
School by the provision of a breakfast club and after
school club.
Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or
services identified in the
accounts.		 The club provides wrap-around care for the Long Furlong
School community through the provision of a breakfast
club and after-school club during school term times. The
club is run on the school site and works closely with the
school to provide inclusive support for all school families
and staff. The club provides training opportunities in the
field of play work to its staff as well as other training
required for the role including safeguarding, food hygiene
and paediatric first aid.
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit		 The trustees consider that they have complied with their
duties to have due regard to the public benefit guidance
published by the Charity Commission and uses this in
their current and forward planning.

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LONG FURLONG BADGER CLUB TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023

Achievements and Performance

Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the difference the
charity’s work has made to
the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.		 Long Furlong Badger Club has continued to provide a
valuable out of school childcare service to the parents and
carers of pupils at Long Furlong Primary School.
The club normally has 35 spaces available per session,
the majority of which are taken up by regular contracts.
Following the successful recruitment of a new club
manager and deputy manager, the club was able to
increase spaces in the afternoon sessions to 40 in the
final quarter of the year which alleviated the waiting lists.
Demand for the club is still high and many parents join the
waiting list over a year in advance. Parents/carers are
also able to book ad hoc sessions when required.
The charity has retained its high staff to child ratio, above
what is required by Ofsted, with up to 6 staff for the
busiest shifts.
The charity continues to provide a vital service for many
families in the school community and was able to assist
some of the school’s more vulnerable pupils during the
year through short-term part funded places at the club.
Financial Review
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the year.		 All money the charity holds is unrestricted and is used to
further the aims of the charity. The charity’s expenditure
supports the objectives of the charity.
With the increase in numbers, temporary reduced staff
costs, the club had a stronger year financially and was
predicted to make a significant surplus by the third
quarter. As such, the Trustees and Management
Committee agreed to invest surplus funds in the following
ways whilst retaining adequate reserves:
•
Staff pay increases above minimum wage
•
Decrease in session fee prices to pre-covid levels
for parents
•
Increase payment of rent to school
•
Investment in improvements to outdoor play areas
through a fixed contribution to school

All the above should have resulted in a break-even
position but at the year-end there was a small deficit
which was the result of some outstanding debts collected
in the next financial year.

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LONG FURLONG BADGER CLUB

FOR TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT
THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 We hold a reserve policy to ensure we establish a level of
reserves that is appropriate for our charity. The reserves
allow us to invest in the staff and equipment for the charity
as the needs arise. They are also reviewed on a regular
basis to consider whether our session pricing and
therefore value to our families is appropriate.
We consider this demonstrates good stewardship and
active financial management in addition to demonstrating
the charity’s resilience and capacity to manage
unforeseen financial circumstances.
Amount of reserves held At the 31 August 2023 our reserves were £8,542 (2022:
£8,914).

Additional information (optional)

The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)		 The charity’s main source of funds is through the payment
of session fees by parents/carers.
Trustee remuneration and
expenses		 For the year ended 31 August 2023, no trustees were
remunerated in this or the previous year.
During the year, 2 trustees incurred expenses amounting
to £839 for DBS fees, advertising, costs and staff leaving
gifts (2022 – 2 trustees £171).

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:

Type of governing document The Charitable Incorporated Organisation foundation
constitution was registered on 20 October 2017.
How is the charity
constituted?		 Charitable Incorporated Organisation.
Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees		 In accordance with section 10 of the Charity’s constitution,
new trustees are appointed by the remaining trustees
giving regard to the skills, knowledge and experience
needed for the continued effective administration of the
CIO. This is confirmed in the Charity’s AGM with
committee members in attendance.
New Trustees are provided with any additional training
required to enable them to perform their duties including,
as appropriate, safeguarding and Safer Recruitment
training.

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LONG FURLONG BADGER CLUB TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023

Additional information (optional)

Relationship with any related
parties		 During the year, the Charity made a donation to Long
Furlong School for £5,000 (2022 - £nil) to contribute
towards the School purchasing outdoor play equipment
which Long Furlong Badger club are able to use.
For the year ended 31 August 2023, The charity also paid
rent amounting to £750 (2022 – £1,000) to Long Furlong
Primary School and this rate is agreed between the
School and the Charity.
Mr S Gladwell is an employee of the Charity and his wife
Mrs N Gladwell is a trustee. For the year ended 31
August 2023, Mr S Gladwell was paid a gross salary of
£9,212 (2022 - £7,494) for his work. The salary reflects
the job undertaken.
During the year, Mr S Gladwell incurred expenses
amounting to £186 for the purposes of a staff party (2022
– no expenses incurred).
Other The trustees regularly review the major risks the charity
faces. Insurance and health and safety issues are
regularly assessed.
The average number of employees for the year was 11
employees (2022 – 11 employees).

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LONG FURLONG BADGER CLUB TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name Long Furlong Badger Club
Other name the charity uses Badger Club
Registered charity number 1175264
Charity’s principal address Long Furlong Primary School
Boulter Drive
Abingdon
Oxfordshire
OX14 1XP

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
year		 Name of person (or body)
entitled to appoint trustee (if
any)
Marta Tricklebank Chairperson Resigned 1 September
2022
Sarah Bench Chairperson Appointed 1 September
2022		 Nicola Gladwell/ Fanny Le
Tanter
Nicola Gladwell Treasurer
FannyLe Tanter Secretary

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of
adviser		 Name Address
Accountants Vineyard
Accountants		 5 The Chambers, Vineyard, Abingdon-on-Thames.

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s)
Full name(s)
Position (eg Secretary,
Chair, etc)
Date
NICOLA GLADWELL
Treasurer
10 June 2024
10 June 2024

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LONG FURLONG BADGER CLUB CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF LONG FURLONG BADGER CLUB

YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts set out on the following pages of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31 August 2023 set out on pages 7 and 8.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).

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

Independent examiner's I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have statement come 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 order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Signed:
Name:
Relevant professional
qualification:
Address:		 20 June 2024
Ashley Poyton
FCCA
Vineyard Accountants Ltd
5 The Chambers, Vineyard
Abingdon-on-Thames
OX14 3PX

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LONG FURLONG BADGER CLUB

RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023

Receipts Unrestricted
funds
£
80
48,780
22,810
(3,088)
43
-
68,625
-
68,625
1,744
4,887
47,771
1,279
595
750
177
2,074
318
2,398
474
387
478
665
5,000
68,997
-
68,997
(372)
-
8,914
8,542		 Restricted
funds
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Endowment
funds
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Total funds
£
80
48,780
22,810
(3,088)
43
-
68,625
-
68,625
1,744
4,887
47,771
1,279
595
750
177
2,074
318
2,398
474
387
478
665
5,000
68,997
-
68,997
(372)		 Total funds
£
80
48,780
22,810
(3,088)
43
-
68,625
-
68,625
1,744
4,887
47,771
1,279
595
750
177
2,074
318
2,398
474
387
478
665
5,000
68,997
-
68,997
(372)		 Total funds
last year
£
Registration fees 80 120
Session fees: After School Club 48,780 47,098
Session fees: Breakfast Club 22,810 24,818
Discounts given (3,088) (6,651)
Bank interest 43 -
- -
Sub total 68,625 65,385
Asset and investment sales, etc.
Total receipts
Payments
-
65,385
Toys, equipment and consumables 1,744 1,050
Food 4,887 5,216
Staff salaries, nic and pension 47,771 48,457
Training 1,279 277
Insurance 595 -
Rent and rates 750 1,000
Telephone 177 136
Office supplies,stationeryand software 2,074 675
Subscriptions 318 232
Professional Fees 2,398 2,432
Bank charges 474 394
Bad debts written off 387 83
Children's entertainment 478 -
Staff entertainment 665 782
Donation to School for play equipment 5,000 -
Sub total 68,997 60,734
Asset and investment purchases, etc.
Total payments
Net of receipts/(payments)
Transfers between funds
Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end
-
60,734
(372) - - (372) 4,651
- - - - -
8,914 - - 8,914 4,263
8,542 - - 8,542 8,914

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LONG FURLONG BADGER CLUB

RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AT THE YEAR END

Categories
Signed on behalf of all the trustees
Cash funds
Other monetary assets
Investment assets
Assets retained for the charity’s own use
Liabilities		 Details
Current accounts
Deposit account
Petty cash
Details
Total cash funds
Details
Details
Details
PAYE and NIC deductions
Vineyard Accountants Ltd
Signature		 Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
£
£
2,542
-
6,000
-
-
-
8,542
-
OK
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
£
£
-
-
-
-
Fund to which
asset belongs
Original Cost
(optional)
-
-
-
Fund to which
asset belongs
Cost (optional)
-
-
-
-
Fund to which
liability relates
Amount due
(optional)
Unrestricted
118
Unrestricted
900
-
-
Print Name
Nicola Gladwell		 Endowment
funds
£
-
-
Endowment
funds
£
-
-
-
Current value
(optional)
-
-
-
Current value
(optional)
-
-
-
-
When due
(optional)
Date of
approval
10-Jun-24

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