2024-08-31-accounts - Long Furlong Badger Club

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LONG FURLONG BADGER CLUB CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS

31 AUGUST 2024

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 2024

CONTENTS PAGE
Trustees Annual Report	1
Independent Examiner’s Report on the Accounts	5
Receipts and Payments Accounts	6

LONG FURLONG BADGER CLUB TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

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.

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.

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 has 40 spaces available per session, the
majority of which are taken up by regular contracts.
Demand for the club remains high, particularly for after-
school sessions and many parents join the waiting list
over a year in advance. Parents/carers are also able to
book ad hoc sessions when required although these are
usually only available for Breakfast Club.
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.

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LONG FURLONG BADGER CLUB

TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

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 near capacity attendance at most sessions, the club had an increased turnover compared to the last financial year. However, this was offset by a significant increase in staff costs with the appointment of both a manager and deputy manager throughout the year as well as pension and training costs for those staff and other new joiners. Other increased costs included a large rise in rent agreed with the school as reported in the last Trustee report. Food price increases as well as a broader food offering implemented by the new manager resulted in higher costs this year. As at the year end, the club also had a number of outstanding payments due from parents which contributed to an overall small deficit in the financial year.
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 2024 our reserves were £6,138 (2023: £8,542).

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 near capacity attendance at most sessions, the
club had an increased turnover compared to the last
financial year. However, this was offset by a significant
increase in staff costs with the appointment of both a
manager and deputy manager throughout the year as well
as pension and training costs for those staff and other
new joiners. Other increased costs included a large rise in
rent agreed with the school as reported in the last Trustee
report.
Food price increases as well as a broader food offering
implemented by the new manager resulted in higher costs
this year.
As at the year end, the club also had a number of
outstanding payments due from parents which contributed
to an overall small deficit in the financial year.

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 2024 our reserves were £6,138 (2023:
£8,542).

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 2024, no trustees were remunerated in this or the previous year. During the year, 1 trustee incurred expenses amounting to £412 for DBS fees, (2023– 2 trustees £839).

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LONG FURLONG BADGER CLUB TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

Structure, Governance and Management

Structure, Governance and Management	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.

Additional information (optional)

Relationship with any related parties	For the year ended 31 August 2024 The charity paid rent amounting to £2,000 (2023 – £750) 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 2024, Mr S Gladwell was paid a gross salary of £10,125 (2023 - £9,212) for his work. The salary reflects the job undertaken. During the year, Mr S Gladwell incurred expenses amounting to £556 for the purposes of a staff parties (2023 – £185).
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 12 employees (2023 – 11 employees).

Relationship with any related
parties

For the year ended 31 August 2024 The charity paid rent
amounting to £2,000 (2023 – £750) 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 2024, Mr S Gladwell was paid a gross salary of
£10,125 (2023 - £9,212) for his work. The salary reflects
the job undertaken.
During the year, Mr S Gladwell incurred expenses
amounting to £556 for the purposes of a staff parties
(2023 – £185).

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 12
employees (2023 – 11 employees).

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LONG FURLONG BADGER CLUB

TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

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

Name of person (or Dates acted if not for whole Trustee name Office (if any) body) entitled year to appoint trustee (if any) 1 Sarah Bench 2 Nicola Gladwell Treasurer 3 Fanny Le 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.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Full name(s) NICOLA GLADWELL Position (eg Secretary, Treasurer Chair, etc) Date 15 May 2025

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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 2024

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 2024 set out on pages 6 and 7.

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 statement

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

accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
• the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

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:		16 June 2025

	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 2024

Receipts	Unrestricted funds £ 70 53,953 24,723 (3,748) 83 - 75,081 - 75,081 1,887 6,939 59,204 1,378 - 2,000 195 788 502 2,674 526 - 766 626 - 77,485 - 77,485 (2,404) - 8,542 6,138	Restricted funds £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	Endowment funds £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	Total funds £ 70 53,953 24,723 (3,748) 83 - 75,081 - 75,081 1,887 6,939 59,204 1,378 - 2,000 195 788 502 2,674 526 - 766 626 - 77,485 - 77,485 (2,404)	Total funds last year £
Registration fees	70				80
Session fees: After School Club	53,953				48,780
Session fees: Breakfast Club	24,723				22,810
Discounts given	(3,748)				(3,088)
Bank interest	83				43
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*Sub total*	75,081				68,625
Asset and investment sales, etc. *Total receipts* Payments
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					68,625

Toys, equipment and consumables	1,887				1,744
Food	6,939				4,887
Staff salaries, nic and pension	59,204				47,771
Training	1,378				1,279
Insurance	-				595
Rent and rates	2,000				750
Telephone	195				177
Office supplies,stationeryand software	788				2,074
Subscriptions	502				318
Professional Fees	2,674				2,398
Bank charges	526				474
Bad debts written off	-				387
Children's entertainment	766				478
Staff entertainment	626				665
Donation to School for play equipment	-				5,000
**Sub total **	77,485				68,997
Asset and investment purchases, etc. *Total payments* *Net of receipts/(payments)* Transfers between funds Cash funds last year end *Cash funds this year end*
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					68,997

	(2,404)	-	-	(2,404)	(372)
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	8,542	-	-	8,542	8,914
	6,138	-	-	6,138	8,542

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LONG FURLONG BADGER CLUB

RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AT THE YEAR END

Categories Signed on behalf of all the trustees Liabilities Assets retained for the charity’s own use Investment assets Other monetary assets Cash funds	Signature Details Vineyard Accountants Ltd Details Details Details *Total cash funds* Current accounts Deposit account Petty cash Details	Unrestricted funds Restricted funds £ £ 1,455 - 4,683 - - - 6,138 - 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 1,020 - - - Print Name Nicola Gladwell	Endowment funds £


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			Date of approval 15-May-25

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