Registered number: 10978174 Charity number: 1175826
RED BALLOON LEARNER CENTRE CAMBRIDGE
(A company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022
RED BALLOON LEARNER CENTRE CAMBRIDGE
(A company limited by guarantee)
CONTENTS
| Page | |
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| Reference and administrative details of the charity, its Trustees and advisers | 1 |
| Trustees' report | 2 - 7 |
| Independent examiner's report | 8 - 9 |
| Statement of financial activities | 10 |
| Balance sheet | 11 |
| Statement of cash flows | 12 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 13 - 29 |
RED BALLOON LEARNER CENTRE CAMBRIDGE
(A company limited by guarantee)
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022
| Trustees | Mr Ian Swain, Chair (appointed 19 January 2022) |
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| Ms Janine Alli-Balogun (appointed 24 January 2022, resigned 20 July 2022) | |
| Ms Lauren Allin (resigned 20 September 2022) | |
| Dr Deborah Brown (resigned 26 June 2022) | |
| Mrs Lynne Harries | |
| Mrs Judith Haste (appointed 17 November 2021, resigned 6 June 2022) | |
| Mr Richard Howitt (resigned 16 September 2022) | |
| Ms Lucy Johnstone (resigned 28 November 2022) | |
| Ms Ruth Loshak (resigned 13 December 2021) | |
| Mrs Kathleen McGuire (appointed 23 January 2023) | |
| Mr Mark Patterson (appointed 20 March 2023) | |
| Ms Lesley Steinitz (appointed 29 November 2022) | |
| Company registered number 10978174 Charity registered number 1175826 Registered office Herbert House 57 Warkworth Terrace Cambridge CB1 1EE Coordinator Ms Jessica Lechner Independent examiner C P J Dougherty FCA Lakin Rose Limited Chartered Accountants Pioneer House Vision Park Histon Cambridge CB24 9NL |
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RED BALLOON LEARNER CENTRE CAMBRIDGE
(A company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022
The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year 1 September 2021 to 31 August 2022. The annual report serves the purposes of both a Trustees' report and a directors' report under company law. The Trustees confirm that the annual report and financial statements of the charity comply with the current statutory requirements, the requirements of the charity's governing document and the provisions of the 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) (effective 1 January 2019).
Since the charity 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.
Objectives and activities
a. Policies and objectives
The objects of the charity are set out in the Articles of Association registered at Companies House on 23rd September 2017.
‘To advance the education of children aged 7 to 19 at the Red Balloon Learner Centre, being students who are the victims of bullying, or by reason of other emotional trauma or illness, are for the time being are unable to attend mainstream schools, including, but not limited to, providing them with tuition and appropriate face-to-face and on-line support in a safe learning environment until they are ready to return to mainstream education or take up training or employment.”
We achieve our objects through the provision of an ‘intensive care’ full time education and support programme. Therapy and counselling are offered to students and families. Continuing use is made of volunteers to work with students. All volunteers have enhanced DBS checks.
In setting objectives and planning for activities, the Trustees 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)'.
b. Main activities undertaken to further the charity's purposes for the public benefit
The charity provides full-time education for children who self-exclude from school. There is no other purposemade scheme to support the recovery of this group of children and to give them their ‘life’ back. Another important aspect of the work that the charity does is to offer support to the parents and carers of these children.
The Trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit.
c. Management
The trustees, in consultation with the Coordinator(s), make decisions about staffing, budgeting and performance reviews. Trustees, directors and consultants of Red Balloon Educational Trust with specialist knowledge may be consulted about employment and other human resource issues.
Trustees work to raise local awareness of the needs of children who have been so badly bullied or suffer from severe emotional trauma or mental health issues that they cannot attend mainstream school. The aim is to draw attention to the fact that such children should be provided with full time education.
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RED BALLOON LEARNER CENTRE CAMBRIDGE (A company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022
Achievements and performance
a. Main achievements of the charity
The Trustees are satisfied with the performance of the charity during the year ended 31st August 2022.
The objectives of the charity are only achieved through the skill, hard work and dedication of the staff and volunteers at Red Balloon and as trustees we are indebted to the team. Achievement and performance at Red Balloon are measured by the increase in self-esteem and confidence of each of the students, their ability to hold their own in the wider world and their understanding of themselves and others, as well as through academic progress and results.
The previous school year (2020/21) was a very exciting time for Red Balloon Learner Centre, Cambridge as despite the pandemic situation, we were able to open a new, second centre in Cambridge. The successful opening of this second centre doubled the amount of places that we are able to offer to students each year. During the school year 2021/22 we were able to continue with this success as the second centre became established and welcomed its second year intake of students. During this year, focus was given to the aim of the two centres having a ‘one centre’ approach. As well as many staff working across both centres, students from each centre have opportunities to take some shared lessons together and attend joint excursions. This approach has worked very well and provided a sense of belonging and cohesion.
For the school year 2021/22, we also had the objective of expanding our offering of support to parents and families of our young learners. We were able to set up a new programme of Family Therapy which has much expanded our offering. We are now able to offer parents a series of therapy sessions to support them as well as their child. We are finding that this is of great benefit to many of the families of the young people that we support. We were also able to extend a new programme of group therapeutic supervision for staff. Building on our previous provision, this has given staff additional opportunities to feel supported in the work that they do.
During the year ended 31st August 2022, the charity supported thirty nine students, including some who were part-time. Of these students, twenty six were still with us at the start of the academic year 2022/23. The majority of leavers went onto further education or training and/or to take up work placements. One of these students moved onto a performing arts course of study and is now taking part in regular public theatre productions as part of this. We also supported some former students through our One Step Beyond programme (OSB). We are very proud of the progress of all of our students.
We are strongly committed to offering a wide range of curriculum subjects to all students. These include English, Maths, Science, Humanities, Art, Music, Media, Drama, Languages (including British Sign Language), PE, ICT, Life Skills and Citizenship. In addition to offering GCSEs, we have a range of qualifications, including Unit Awards, to motivate and recognise those students who thrive in vocational and practical areas. During this year we were able to expand our offering of LAMDA, ASDAN and project qualifications. We were also able to introduce a Music Theory qualification.
The current and future school development plans will continue to be based on a full review of our progress in all areas, particularly using the Independent Schools Association’s own Self Evaluation Process.
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RED BALLOON LEARNER CENTRE CAMBRIDGE
(A company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022
Achievements and performance (continued)
b. Exams
In the school year 2021/22, eleven students took a total of twenty-three GCSE/iGCSE qualifications. Subjects included Maths, English Literature and English Language, Science, Art, MFL and History. In addition some students also undertook Project Awards, Entry Level and Functional Skills certificates as well as LAMDA.
This school year marked a return to students sitting exams in-person rather than results being based on teacher assessed grading as during the pandemic. We supported our learners to prepare for these exams so that they could do their best. We are very proud that the overall percentage of 9-4 grades was 83% which compares favourably to previous years in which there were in -person exams.
c. Activities, trips and excursions
Red Balloon does not just care about academic results, and significant time, energy and expertise are given to ensuring that the students have a wider learning experience through regular activities and special events such as cooking, museum trips, board games, dog-walking, DIY, swimming, circle time, Life Skills sessions and day trips. These activities promote increased self-esteem, emotional regulation, enhanced social skills and a level of confidence that cannot always be developed in a classroom. In addition, many of our students benefit from weekly therapy or counselling sessions. We also work collaboratively with other schools and local groups to develop partnerships across different organisations.
With the restrictions of the pandemic easing in the school year 2021/22, we were able to offer students a range of educational visits and excursions throughout the year. These included visits to the Tower of London and also The Globe theatre, London to see a performance of MacBeth. In addition, a group of Art students attended a workshop at a printwork studio and another group of students visited some alpacas. We had excursions to the Imperial War Museum, Duxford and the National Space Centre in Leicester. In the summer term, students also visited Thorpe Park. The excursions enhance the student experience and provide opportunities for the young people to widen their view of the world.
We were also very pleased to be able to return to offer students the opportunity to take part in a residential trip to Ormside Mill in the Lake District. We have traditionally run an annual visit to Ormside Mill each summer term. Unfortunately, during the pandemic in 2020 and 2021 these visits could not go ahead. However, in 2022, for the first time, we were able to offer two visits so that as many students as possible from both centres could participate.
We have found over the years that this residential trip has a range of benefits for students. Being on a residential excursion moves them outside of their comfort zone and gives opportunities to develop self-esteem. In many cases, it is perhaps the only time they have been away from home in this way. For this reason the visit helps to build confidence and their own sense of self. The students develop both camaraderie within the group and at the same time independence.
The special relationship that Red Balloon has with schools and local authorities in Cambridgeshire and beyond, and organisations and individuals who provide many types of support (such as the Leys school), all contribute to providing the best possible education and care for those children that need our help.
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RED BALLOON LEARNER CENTRE CAMBRIDGE
(A company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022
Financial review
a. Going concern
After making appropriate enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. Further details regarding the adoption of the going concern basis can be found in the accounting policies.
b. Reserves policy
The Trustees have decided that unrestricted reserves should be equivalent to five months’ worth of expenditure. At the level of expenditure for 2021/22, this should equal around £348,000 (2021: £333k) . At 31 August 2022, unrestricted reserves defined as unrestricted funds less fixed assets was £481,451 (2021: £355,208) .
At 31 August 2022 the unrestricted reserves are higher than the reserves policy. The trustees plan to use these excess reserves towards the costs of improving the school's premises.
c. Financial review
Total unrestricted income during the year was £955,004 (2021: £925,443) . Of this, £917,695 (2021: £876,953) came from fees or bursaries. Total restricted donations and grants income in the year was £19,764 (2021: £8,614) , see note 15 for details of these funds.
Total expenditure was £849,356 (2021: £754,955) and was incurred in the performance of the charitable activities of the company including staffing, rent, utilities and other general running costs. £835,359 (2021: £745,122) was spent from unrestricted funds and £13,997 (2021: £9,833) spent from restricted funds.
An unrestricted surplus of £119,645 (2021:£180,923) was recorded, bringing total unrestricted funds to £518,406 (2021: £398,761) .
d. Material investments policy
The trustees’ policy on investment is to retain surplus funds in interest-bearing deposit accounts.
e. Principal risks and uncertainties
The Trustees have examined the major strategic and operational risks which the charity faces. The two main areas for concern are:
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Sourcing of funding for students
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Safeguarding of students
The trustees and the Coordinators have developed a fee pricing structure that reflects the varying support and educational needs of each student.
Safeguarding of students is of the highest priority. Ongoing staff training in Child Protection and Health & Safety is provided regularly and all trustees complete Level 1 Safeguarding when appointed. In addition, a full range of policies are regularly reviewed by staff and trustees together.
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RED BALLOON LEARNER CENTRE CAMBRIDGE (A company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022
Structure, governance and management
a. Constitution
Red Balloon Learner Centre Cambridge is registered as a charitable company limited by guarantee and was set up by a Memorandum of Association on 23rd September 2017.
The sole Member of the Company prior to 11th May 2021 was Red Balloon Learner Centre Group, Company Number 05385341.
From 11th May 2021, the Trustees adopted Membership Rules in accordance with Article 58 of the charity’s Memorandum and Articles of Association and subsequently a number of individuals have been recruited to membership.
b. Governance
The Board of Trustees has the power to appoint new trustees by resolution at a special meeting. An open and transparent recruitment process is undertaken. People who come to the trustees’ attention as having relevant experience, interest or expertise are asked if they would consider becoming a trustee, are interviewed by other trustees and, if it is considered appropriate, are introduced to all of the trustees. All trustees are subject to enhanced DBS checks and must provide a Declaration of Interests and confirm that they are ‘fit’ to serve as a charity trustee.
The Board aims to meet twice per term and holds an AGM in the Spring. At each meeting student progress is reviewed along with progress on the School Improvement Plan. Regular management accounts are also provided for each meeting.
Plans for future periods
We continue to work on enhancing the ‘one centre approach’ and having as much collaboration between students at both centres wherever possible. This continues into the school year 2022/23 with joint projects.
During 2021/22 a group of staff undertook training activities and courses to enable us to offer the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. As a result, in summer term 2023, we will undertake the first expedition with a number of students taking part. We hope that this will be a very positive experience for them and that we will continue to expand the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award offering to our young people.
Members' liability
The Members of the charity guarantee to contribute an amount not exceeding £10 to the assets of the charity in the event of winding up.
With Special Thanks
We are notably grateful to all the organisations and individual donors who have generously supported the work that we do. Thanks goes to DG Marshall of Cambridge Trust and Marshall of Cambridge (Holdings) Ltd, Qualcomm, The Betty Lawes Foundation, The National Lottery, The Patricia Routledge Charitable Trust, The Pye Foundation and The Rotary Club Cambridge South. We are also very appreciative of continued support from a Children in Need Curiosity Grant towards Science activities and excursions.
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RED BALLOON LEARNER CENTRE CAMBRIDGE (A company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022
Statement of Trustees' responsibilities
The Trustees (who are also the directors of the charity 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 charity and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP (FRS 102);
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make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards (FRS 102) have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity 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 charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees on 30th May 2023 behalf by:
and signed on their
Mr Ian Swain Chair of trustees
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RED BALLOON LEARNER CENTRE CAMBRIDGE
(A company limited by guarantee)
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Red Balloon Learner Centre Cambridge ('the charity')
I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 August 2022.
Responsibilities and Basis of Report
As the Trustees of the charity (and its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent Examiner's Statement
Since the charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act 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; or
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the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities [applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)].
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.
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RED BALLOON LEARNER CENTRE CAMBRIDGE (A company limited by guarantee)
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022
This report is made solely to the charity's Trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the charity's Trustees those matters I am required to state to them in an independent examiner's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity's Trustees as a body, for my work or for this report.
Signed: Dated: 30 May 2023
C P J Dougherty, FCA
Lakin Rose Limited
Chartered Accountants Pioneer House Vision Park Histon Cambridge CB24 9NL
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RED BALLOON LEARNER CENTRE CAMBRIDGE
(A company limited by guarantee)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022
| Note Income from: Donations and grants 3 Charitable activities 4 Investments 5 Other income 6 Total income Expenditure on: Charitable activities 7 Total expenditure Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward Net movement in funds Total funds carried forward |
Restricted funds 2022 £ 19,764 - - - 19,764 13,997 13,997 5,767 22,042 5,767 27,809 |
Unrestricted funds 2022 £ 25,562 917,695 161 11,586 955,004 835,359 835,359 119,645 398,761 119,645 518,406 |
Total funds 2022 £ 45,326 917,695 161 11,586 974,768 849,356 849,356 125,412 420,803 125,412 546,215 |
Total funds 2021 £ 49,949 877,544 15 6,549 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 934,057 | ||||
| 754,955 | ||||
| 754,955 | ||||
| 179,102 | ||||
| 241,701 179,102 |
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| 420,803 |
The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
The notes on pages 13 to 29 form part of these financial statements.
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RED BALLOON LEARNER CENTRE CAMBRIDGE (A company limited by guarantee) REGISTERED NUMBER: 10978174
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 AUGUST 2022
| Note Fixed assets Tangible assets 12 Current assets Debtors 13 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 14 Net current assets Total net assets Charity funds Restricted funds 15 Unrestricted funds 15 Total funds |
15,609 515,889 531,498 (22,238) |
2022 £ 36,955 36,955 509,260 546,215 27,809 518,406 546,215 |
32,111 378,358 410,469 (33,219) |
2021 £ 43,553 |
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| 43,553 377,250 |
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| 420,803 | ||||
| 22,042 398,761 |
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| 420,803 |
The charity was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of Companies Act 2006.
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 have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to entities subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees on signed on their behalf by:
30th May 2023 and
Mr Ian Swain
Chair of trustees
The notes on pages 13 to 29 form part of these financial statements.
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RED BALLOON LEARNER CENTRE CAMBRIDGE
(A company limited by guarantee)
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022
| Cash flows from operating activities Net cash generated by operating activities Cash flows from investing activities Purchase of tangible fixed assets Net cash used in investing activities Change in cash and cash equivalents in the year Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year The notes on pages 13 to 29 form part of these financial statements |
2022 £ 138,789 (1,258) (1,258) 137,531 378,358 515,889 |
2021 £ 195,428 (7,313) (7,313) 188,115 190,243 378,358 |
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RED BALLOON LEARNER CENTRE CAMBRIDGE
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022
1. General information
The charity is a private charitable company limited by guarantee and is incorporated in England and Wales. The address of the registered office is Herbert House, 57 Warkworth Terrace, Cambridge CB1 1EE.
2. Accounting policies
2.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the 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.
Red Balloon Learner Centre Cambridge 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.
2.2 Going concern
The Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason they have adopted the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.
2.3 Legal status of the charity
There is no share capital as the company is limited by guarantee. Each member has guaranteed an amount, not exceeding £10, towards the company’s liabilities in the event of a winding up, provided that a member has not ceased to be a member one year prior to any winding up order.
2.4 Income
All income is recognised once the charity 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 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.
Where the donated good is a fixed asset, it is measured at fair value, unless it is impractical to measure this reliably, in which case the cost of the item to the donor should be used. The gain is recognised as income from donations and a corresponding amount is included in the appropriate fixed asset class and depreciated over the useful economic life in accordance with the charity's accounting policies.
On receipt, donated professional services and facilities are recognised on the basis of the value of the gift to the charity which is the amount it would have been willing to pay to obtain services or facilities of equivalent economic benefit on the open market; a corresponding amount is then recognised in expenditure in the period of receipt.
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RED BALLOON LEARNER CENTRE CAMBRIDGE
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022
2. Accounting policies (continued)
2.4 Income (continued)
Income tax recoverable in relation to investment income is recognised at the time the investment income is receivable.
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.
2.5 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 charity's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.
All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.
2.6 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
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.
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 basis:
| Leasehold improvements | - | 10% straight line |
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| Office equipment | - | 33% straight line |
| Computer equipment | - | 50% straight line |
The assets' residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed, and adjusted prospectively if appropriate, or if there is an indication of a significant change since the last reporting date.
2.7 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.
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RED BALLOON LEARNER CENTRE CAMBRIDGE
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022
2. Accounting policies (continued)
2.8 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.
2.9 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 charity 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 statement of financial activities as a finance cost.
2.10 Financial instruments
The charity 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.
2.11 Pensions
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and the pension charge represents the amounts payable by the charity to the fund in respect of the year.
2.12 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 charity 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 charity 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.
Investment income, gains and losses are allocated to the appropriate fund.
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RED BALLOON LEARNER CENTRE CAMBRIDGE
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022
3. Income from donations and grants
| Donations Grants Total 2021 |
Restricted funds 2022 Unrestricted funds 2022 £ £ - 15,562 19,764 10,000 19,764 25,562 8,614 41,335 |
Total funds 2022 £ 15,562 29,764 45,326 49,949 |
Total funds 2021 £ 26,335 23,614 |
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| 49,949 | |||
4. Income from charitable activities
| Unrestricted funds 2022 £ Teaching and support of bullied children 917,695 Administration fees and recharges to Red Balloon Learner Centres - 917,695 Total 2021 877,544 |
Total funds 2022 £ 917,695 - 917,695 877,544 |
Total funds 2021 £ 876,953 591 |
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| 877,544 | ||
5. Investment income
| Unrestricted funds 2022 £ Deposit account interest 161 Total 2021 15 |
Total funds 2022 £ 161 15 |
Total funds 2021 £ 15 |
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RED BALLOON LEARNER CENTRE CAMBRIDGE
(A company limited by guarantee)
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6. Other incoming resources
| School lunches Miscellaneous income Total 2021 |
Unrestricted funds 2022 £ 6,758 4,828 11,586 6,549 |
Total funds 2022 £ 6,758 4,828 11,586 6,549 |
Total funds 2021 £ 5,183 1,366 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6,549 | |||
7. Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities
Summary by fund type
| Teaching and support of bullied children Total 2021 Analysis of expenditure by activities Teaching and support of bullied children Total 2021 |
Restricted funds 2022 Unrestricted funds 2022 £ £ 13,997 835,359 9,833 745,122 Activities undertaken directly 2022 Support costs 2022 £ £ 792,796 56,560 705,275 49,680 |
Total 2022 £ 849,356 754,955 Total funds 2022 £ 849,356 754,955 |
Total 2021 £ 754,955 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total funds 2021 £ 754,955 |
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8. Analysis of expenditure by activities
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8. Analysis of expenditure by activities (continued)
Analysis of direct costs
| Staff costs Depreciation Red Balloon of the Air Therapy General resources Food Student travel Examination fees Special activities Educational resources Tuition Well-being Careers and college transition Rates and utilities Staff welfare Rent Staff and volunteer travel Educational grants Miscellaneous Total 2021 |
Activities 2022 £ 634,200 7,621 20,660 2,160 3,209 10,173 15,158 2,236 5,393 7,525 3,055 265 2,246 7,286 712 65,335 543 4,507 512 792,796 705,275 |
Total funds 2022 £ 634,200 7,621 20,660 2,160 3,209 10,173 15,158 2,236 5,393 7,525 3,055 265 2,246 7,286 712 65,335 543 4,507 512 792,796 705,275 |
Total funds 2021 £ 594,802 10,595 4,045 614 2,151 7,867 36 3,648 2,762 7,537 3,169 360 400 6,221 416 59,639 33 330 650 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 705,275 | |||
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8. Analysis of expenditure by activities (continued)
Analysis of support costs
| Legal and professional Support fee (Red Balloon Group) Training costs Insurance Renewals and repairs Office costs Bank fees Profit on disposal of fixed assets Governance costs Total 2021 |
Activities 2022 £ 8,156 8,000 1,997 5,941 8,895 13,357 93 (469) 10,590 56,560 49,680 |
Total funds 2022 £ 8,156 8,000 1,997 5,941 8,895 13,357 93 (469) 10,590 56,560 49,680 |
Total funds 2021 £ 3,764 8,000 3,157 4,342 16,341 5,668 96 - 8,312 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49,680 | |||
9. Independent examiner's remuneration
The independent examiner's remuneration amounts to an independent examiner fee of £1,800 (2021 - £530) , and accountancy services of £3,600 ( 2021 - £530 ).
10. Staff costs
| Wages and salaries Social security costs Contribution to defined contribution pension schemes |
2022 £ 569,098 43,780 21,322 634,200 |
2021 £ 536,845 39,074 18,883 |
|---|---|---|
| 594,802 |
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10. Staff costs (continued)
The average number of persons employed by the charity during the year was as follows:
| 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| No. | No. | |
| Employees | 32 | 31 |
No employee received remuneration amounting to more than £60,000 in either year.
The Trustees consider the key management personnel to comprise 4 people being the Coordinator and three Deputy Coordinators. The aggregate cost of remuneration of key management personnel during the year was £120,730 (2021: £124,722) .
11. Trustees' remuneration and expenses
During the year ended 31 August 2022, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits (2021 - £NIL) .
During the year ended 31 August 2022, no Trustee expenses have been incurred (2021 - £NIL) .
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12. Tangible fixed assets
| Cost or valuation At 1 September 2021 Additions Disposals At 31 August 2022 Depreciation At 1 September 2021 Charge for the year On disposals At 31 August 2022 Net book value At 31 August 2022 At 31 August 2021 |
Leasehold improvements £ 54,343 - - 54,343 13,197 5,434 - 18,631 35,712 41,146 |
Fixtures and fittings £ 10,870 689 (704) 10,855 9,665 833 (469) 10,029 826 1,205 |
Computer equipment £ 8,167 569 - 8,736 6,965 1,354 - 8,319 417 1,202 |
Total £ 73,380 1,258 (704) 73,934 29,827 7,621 (469) 36,979 36,955 43,553 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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13. Debtors
| Due after more than one year Other debtors Due within one year Trade debtors Other debtors Prepayments and accrued income |
2022 £ 10,732 10,732 2,186 13 2,678 15,609 |
2021 £ 10,732 |
|---|---|---|
| 10,732 7,199 8,710 5,470 |
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| 32,111 |
Included in other debtors due after more than one year is an interest free loan to Red Balloon Learner Centre Group of £10,732 (2021: £10,732) which is repayable at over 12 months’ notice (i.e. 366 days).
14. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
| Trade creditors Other taxation and social security Other creditors Accruals and deferred income |
2022 £ 4,139 11,654 - 6,445 22,238 |
2021 £ 4,570 10,655 3,405 14,589 |
|---|---|---|
| 33,219 |
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15. Statement of funds
Statement of funds - current year
| Unrestricted funds General Funds Unallocated amounts Restricted funds Refurbishment & resources fund Funding for garden studio Parent support fund 16+ provision fund BBC Children in Need Curiosity fund Erasmus project fund Funding for Covid-19 support Funding for remote learning Duke of Edinburgh Awards Total of funds |
Balance at 1 September 2021 £ 398,761 - 398,761 240 1,012 5,163 1,873 3,879 8,973 - 902 - 22,042 420,803 |
Income £ 955,004 - 955,004 - - - - 6,706 2,258 8,800 - 2,000 19,764 974,768 |
Expenditure £ (835,508) 149 (835,359) (240) (526) (224) (777) (2,023) (4,539) (2,766) (902) (2,000) (13,997) (849,356) |
Balance at 31 August 2022 £ 518,257 149 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 518,406 | ||||
| - 486 4,939 1,096 8,562 6,692 6,034 - - |
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| 27,809 | ||||
| 546,215 |
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15. Statement of funds (continued)
Refurbishment & resources fund – Grant received from Qualcomm for the refurbishment of the art room and the purchasing of art materials.
Funding for garden studio - Funding received from Qualcomm to build, decorate and equip a garden office studio.
Parent support fund – Donations received from Co-op to support parents via parent support group and Family therapy.
16+ provision fund – Grant received from Qualcomm to provide transition support to former students as they move into further education, training and employment.
BBC Children in Need Curiosity fund – Grant received to fund Science based learning activities.
Erasmus project fund - Funding for a collaborative project between a group of schools in the UK, Cyprus and Poland.
Funding for Covid-19 support - Funding from the National Lottery to support students and their families through the pandemic and beyond. This includes Family therapy.
Funding for remote learning - Funding from The Leys School, Cambridge to support remote learning with IT equipment.
Duke of Edinburgh Awards - Funding towards costs of students participating in the Duke of Edinburgh Awards Scheme.
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15. Statement of funds (continued)
Statement of funds - prior year
| Unrestricted funds General Funds Restricted funds Refurbishment & resources fund Funding for garden studio Parent support fund 16+ provision fund Funding for holiday club BBC Children in Need Curiosity fund Erasmus project fund Funding for Covid-19 support Funding for remote learning Total of funds |
Balance at 1 September 2020 £ 217,838 1,337 1,777 5,351 6,323 440 6,258 2,377 - - 23,863 241,701 |
Income £ 925,443 - - - - - 157 6,675 880 902 8,614 934,057 |
Expenditure £ (745,122) (1,097) (163) (188) (4,450) (440) (2,536) (79) (880) - (9,833) (754,955) |
Transfers in/out £ 602 - (602) - - - - - - - (602) - |
Balance at 31 August 2021 £ 398,761 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 240 1,012 5,163 1,873 - 3,879 8,973 - 902 |
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| 22,042 | |||||
| 420,803 |
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15. Statement of funds (continued)
Refurbishment & resources fund – Grant received for the refurbishment of the art room and the purchasing of art materials and donations received for the refurbishment and equipment of the kitchen.
Funding for garden studio - Funding received to build, decorate and equip a garden office studio.
Parent support fund – Donations received to support parents through, for example, parent support groups.
16+ provision fund – Grant received to provide transition support to ex-students.
Funding for Holiday club – Grants received for funding a youth worker and for other costs for holiday activity groups.
BBC Children in Need Curiosity fund – Grant received to fund an after school and holiday science club.
Erasmus project fund - Funds awarded to participate in an international project on well-being.
Funding for Covid-19 support - Funding to support students and their families through the pandemic and beyond. This includes Family therapy.
Funding for remote learning - Funding to support remote learning with IT equipment.
16. Summary of funds
Summary of funds - current year
| General funds Restricted funds |
Balance at 1 September 2021 £ 398,761 22,042 420,803 |
Income £ 955,004 19,764 974,768 |
Expenditure £ (835,359) (13,997) (849,356) |
Balance at 31 August 2022 £ 518,406 27,809 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 546,215 |
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16. Summary of funds (continued)
Summary of funds - prior year
| General funds Restricted funds |
Balance at 1 September 2020 £ 217,838 23,863 241,701 |
Income £ 925,443 8,614 934,057 |
Expenditure £ (745,122) (9,833) (754,955) |
Transfers in/out £ 602 (602) - |
Balance at 31 August 2021 £ 398,761 22,042 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 420,803 |
17. Analysis of net assets between funds
Analysis of net assets between funds - current year
| Tangible fixed assets Debtors due after more than one year Current assets Creditors due within one year Total Analysis of net assets between funds - prior year Tangible fixed assets Debtors due after more than one year Current assets Creditors due within one year Total |
Restricted funds 2022 Unrestricted funds 2022 £ £ - 36,955 - 10,732 27,809 492,957 - (22,238) 27,809 518,406 Restricted funds 2021 Unrestricted funds 2021 £ £ - 43,553 - 10,732 22,042 377,695 - (33,219) 22,042 398,761 |
Total funds 2022 £ 36,955 10,732 520,766 (22,238) |
|---|---|---|
| 546,215 | ||
| Total funds 2021 £ 43,553 10,732 399,737 (33,219) |
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| 420,803 |
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18. Reconciliation of net movement in funds to net cash flow from operating activities
| Net income for the year (as per Statement of Financial Activities) Adjustments for: Depreciation charges Loss on the sale of fixed assets Decrease/(increase) in debtors Increase/(decrease) in creditors Net cash generated by operating activities 19. Analysis of cash and cash equivalents Cash in hand Total cash and cash equivalents 20. Analysis of changes in net debt At 1 September 2021 £ Cash at bank and in hand 378,358 378,358 |
2022 2021 £ £ 125,412 179,102 7,621 10,595 235 - 16,502 (10,371) (10,981) 16,102 138,789 195,428 2022 2021 £ £ 515,889 378,358 515,889 378,358 Cash flows At 31 August 2022 £ £ 137,531 515,889 137,531 515,889 |
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21. Pension commitments
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the charity to the fund and amounted to £21,322 (2021 - £18,883) . Contributions of £nil (2021 - £3,405) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date and are included in creditors.
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22. Operating lease commitments
At 31 August 2022 the charity had commitments to make future minimum lease payments under noncancellable operating leases as follows:
| 2022 | 2021 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |||
| Not later than | 1 | year | 23,365 | - |
23. Related party transactions
There is no overall controlling party.
The charity was previously under the control of Red Balloon Educational Trust (previously known as Red Balloon Learner Centre Group), Company Number 05385341, until 11th May 2021.
Included in debtors due after more than one year is a loan to Red Balloon Educational Trust. The balance due on this loan on 11th May 2021 when the related party relationship ceased was £10,732.
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