WYEPLAY
(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
PERIOD ENDED 31[st] May 2024
Charity Number: 1178476
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INDEX TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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| Report of the Trustees | 1 – 4 |
| Report of the Independent Examiners | 5 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 6 |
| Balance Sheet | 7 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 8 – 11 |
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31st May 2024
The trustees present their report and financial statements for the period ending 31st May 2024.
Reference and Administrative Information
Charity Name: Wyeplay Charity Registered Number: 1178476 Registered Office: Lakeside Three Ashes Hereford HR2 8LZ Trustees: Susannah Jones (Chair) Graham Feeney (Treasurer) (resigned October 2023) Zoe Williams (Trustee) (Treasurer from October 2023) Davina Diamond (Trustee) Jody Hyndman (Trustee) (resigned April 2024) Emma Burnell (Secretary) Independent Examiner: Kings Accountancy Limited Suite 2 Offices Cantilupe Road Ross on Wye HR9 7AN
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Structure, Governance and Management
The Trustees present their report and financial statements for the period ended 31st May 2024.
Governing Document
The charity is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), incorporated on 8[th] May 2018. It is governed by a Constitution of a CIO whose only voting members are its charity trustees
The charity is registered under the Charity Commission, reference number 1178476.
Appointment of Trustees
Apart from the first charity trustees, every trustee must be appointed for a term of three years by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees.
In selecting individuals for appointment as charity trustees, the charity trustees must have regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the CIO.
Trustees Induction and Training
The charity trustees will make available to each new charity trustee, on or before his or her first appointment:
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(a) a copy of the current version of this constitution; and
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(b) a copy of the CIO’s latest Trustees’ Annual Report and statement of accounts.
Organisational Structure
Wyeplay is managed by the 5 trustees listed on page 1 of these accounts. The minimum number of trustees required is 3 and the maximum number is 8. A Chair is appointed by the trustees to manage the day-to-day operations of the charity.
Risk Management
The major risks to which the charity are exposed, as identified by the trustees, have been reviewed and systems have been established to mitigate those risks.
Objectives and Activities
The objects of the organisation are to promote for the benefit of the inhabitants of Herefordshire and the surrounding area the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation of children up to the age of 5 who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, infirmity or disablement, financial hardship or social and economic circumstances in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving their conditions of life, by the provision of soft-play facilities.
How our activities deliver public benefit
The Trustees have had regard to Charity Commission guidance on public benefit. We deliver public benefit via providing soft-play sessions for the use of inhabitants of Herefordshire, in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving the conditions of life for users.
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Achievements and Performance
Wyeplay runs 5 soft play sessions in Herefordshire every week during term time to include SEN sessions.
Each week the sessions have a theme and include a craft table, alongside the soft play, story and snack time.
Financial Review
The net incoming resources for the year amounted to £17,051 (2023 net outgoing resources of £5,547) comprising of a current period profit on unrestricted funds of £17,051 and deficit on restricted funds of £0 after transfers between funds.
The principal sources of funding were Grants and Donations £34,033 and takings from the session bookings £9,817.
Reserves Policy
It is the policy of the charity to maintain unrestricted funds which are free reserves of the charity, at a level which equates to approximately six months total expenditure. Unrestricted funds were above this amount at 31[st] May 2024.
Investment Powers and Policy
Under the constitution, the charity has the power to invest monies not immediately required for its purpose in or upon such investments, securities, or property as may be thought fit. No such investments have been made during the year.
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Responsibilities of the Trustees
Law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the charity’s financial activities during the period and of its financial position at the end of the period. In preparing financial statements giving a true and fair view, the Trustees should follow best practice and:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principals in the Charities SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards and statements of recommended practice 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 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 Charities Act 2011. 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.
The Trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the charity and financial information included on the charity’s website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.
The charity trustees shall manage the affairs of the CIO and may for that purpose exercise all the powers of the CIO. It is the duty of each charity trustee:
(a) to exercise his or her powers and to perform his or her functions in his or her capacity as a trustee of the CIO in the way he or she decides in good faith would be most likely to further the purposes of the CIO; and
(b) to exercise, in the performance of those functions, such care and skill as is reasonable in the circumstances having regard in particular to:
- (i) any special knowledge or experience that he or she has or holds himself or herself out as having; and, (ii) if he or she acts as a charity trustee of the CIO in the course of a business or profession, to any special knowledge or experience that it is reasonable to expect of a person acting in the course of that kind of business or profession.
Approved by the Council of Trustees on 21[st] March 2025 and signed on its behalf by:
Susannah Jones (Chair) Zoe Williams (Treasurer)
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Independent Examiners Report for the Period Ended 31[st] May 2024
Independent examiner's report to the Trustees of WyePlay
I report on the accounts of the charity for the period ended 31[st] May 2024, which are set out on pages 6 to 11.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
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to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act or
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the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
I 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.
Mrs Michelle Kings For and on behalf of Kings Accountancy Ltd Chartered Accountants Suite 2 Offices Cantilupe Road Ross-on-Wye Herefordshire HR9 7AN
Date: 21[st] March 2025
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Consolidated statement of financial activities (including income and expenditure account) For the period ended 31st May 2024
| UNRESTRICTED FUNDS RESTRICTED FUNDS NOTES £ £ Incoming Resources Incoming resources from charitable activities Takings 9,817 - Incoming resources from generated funds Voluntary income: Donations and grants 2 33,513 520 Activities for generating funds: Fundraising - - Other Income 1,196 Total Incoming Resources 44,526 520 Resources Expended Costs of generating funds: Fundraising - - Charitable activities 3 26,815 520 Governance costs 660 - Total Resources Expended 27,475 520 Net Incoming Resources Before Transfers (net income for the period) 17,051 - Gross transfers between funds 4 - - Net incoming/ (outgoing) resources before other recognised gains/ losses 17,051 - Other recognised gains/losses Other gains/ (losses) - - Net movement in funds 17,051 - Balances brought forward 10,322 153 Balances carried forward at 31st May 2024 27,373 153 |
31/05/2024 TOTAL FUNDS 9,817 34,033 - 1,196 45,046 - 27,335 660 27,995 17,051 - 17,051 - 17,051 10,475 27,526 |
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The notes on pages 8 to 11 form part of these financial statements.
The results for the period derive from continuing activities and there are no other gains and losses recognised in the period.
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Balance sheet as at 31st May 2024
| Notes Fixed assets Tangible assets 7 Current assets Debtors 8 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year 9 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Capital and reserves General Reserves - Unrestricted Funds 10 - Designated Funds 10 Restricted Funds 10 |
31st May 2024 - 774 27,568 28,342 (816) 27,526 27,526 27,373 - 153 27,526 |
31st May 2024 - 774 27,568 28,342 (816) 27,526 27,526 27,373 - 153 27,526 |
31st May £ 1,305 10,133 11,438 (963) |
2023 £ - 10,475 |
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| 28,342 (816) |
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| 10,475 | ||||
| 27,373 - 153 27,526 |
10,322 - 153 10,475 |
Approved by the Council of Trustees on 21[st] March 2025 and signed on its behalf by
Susannah Jones (Chair) Zoe Williams (Treasurer)
The notes on pages 8 to 11 form part of these financial statements
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 31st May 2024
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
- 1.1 Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRSSE) ‘Accounting and reporting by charities: statement of Recommended Practice’ applicable to the charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller entities (effective January 2015).
1.2 Incoming Resources
All incoming resources are included in the SOFA when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. Where donors specify that donations and grants given to the charity must be used in future accounting periods, the income is deferred until these periods.
1.3 Resources Expended and Allocation of Costs
Resources expended are included in the SOFA on an accruals basis, inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.
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Costs of generating funds comprise the costs associated with generating fundraising income.
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Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.
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Governance costs include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements of the charity and include the independent examination fees and costs linked to the strategic management of the charity.
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All costs are allocated between the expenditure categories of the SOFA on a basis designed to reflect the use of the resource.
1.4 Fixed Assets
Fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Motor vehicles are depreciated over 4 years on a straight line basis. All other fixed assets are depreciated over 5 years on a straight line basis.
1.5 Fund Accounting
Restricted funds are to be used for specific purposes laid down by the donor. Expenditure which meets these criteria is allocated against the fund.
Unrestricted funds are donations and other incoming resources received or generated for the charitable purposes. Designated funds are funds set aside by the Trustees out of unrestricted general funds for specific future purposes or projects.
1.6 Realised Gains and Losses
All gains and losses are taken to the statement of financial activities as they arise.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the Period Ended 31st May 2024 /continued
2. VOLUNTARY INCOME
| Unrestricted Restricted 2024 Total £ £ £ E F Bulmer Fund 5,000 - 5,000 Albert Hunt 2,000 - 2,000 Baron Davenport 1,000 - 1,000 DMF Ellis - - - Yapp Charitable Trust 3,000 - 3,000 Brailsford 3,000 - 3,000 John Middlemore Charity 2,000 2,000 Herefordshire Community Foundation 1,000 1,000 The Eveson Trust 1,000 1,000 Mumford Memorial Trust 4,000 4,000 Howard Bulmer Charitable Trust 5,000 5,000 The Foyle Foundation 3,000 3,000 Hereford Society for aiding the Industrious 1,100 1,100 HCF - Bulmer Gilmore Fund 1,000 1,000 Ross Town Council - 520 520 Herefordshire Masonic Trust 500 500 Tesco Groundwork 500 500 Other donations 413 - 413 33,513 520 34,033 ANALYSIS OF CHARITABLE EXPENDITURE Unrestricted 31st May 2024 Restricted 31st May 2024 Total 2024 £ £ £ Insurance 525 - 525 Hall hire 3,501 520 4,021 Depreciation - - - Staff wages 19,818 - 19,818 Storage 1,768 - 1,768 Motor costs General expenses 1,061 10 - - 1,061 10 Bank charges - - - Website / booking system 132 - 132 26,815 520 27,335 |
2023 Total £ 5,000 2,000 - 5,000 - 3,000 469 15,469 Total 2023 £ 431 3,704 1,068 17,064 1,800 2,217 172 14 142 26,612 |
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3. ANALYSIS OF CHARITABLE EXPENDITURE
4. TRANSFERS BETWEEN FUNDS
There were no transfers between funds this year.
5. STAFF COSTS
| Salaries Employers National Insurance Pension contributions |
2024 2023 £ £ 19,818 17,064 - - - - 19,818 17,064 |
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The average number of employees during the period was 3 (2021 – 3).
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the Period Ended 31st May 2024 /cont
6. TRUSTEES REMUNERATION AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
No payments were made to Trustees, other than reimbursement of actual costs incurred.
7. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
| COST: As at 1stJune 2023 Additions Disposals As at 31st May 2024 DEPRECIATION As at 1stJune 2023 Charge for Period Disposals As at 31st May 2024 NET BOOK VALUE As at 31stMay 2023 As at 31st May 2024 |
Motor Vehicles £ 4,500 - - 4,500 4,500 - - 4,500 - - |
Equipment £ 5,332 - - 5,332 5,332 - - 5,332 - - |
Total £ 9,832 - - |
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8. DEBTORS
| Prepayments 9. CREDITORS Trade creditors Accrued expenses Other creditors |
31st May 2024 £ 774 774 31st May 2024 £ 130 600 86 816 |
31st May 2023 £ 1,305 |
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| 1,305 | |||
| 31st May 2023 £ 423 540 - 963 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the Period Ended 31st May 2024 /cont.
10. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
| Tangible fixed assets Current assets Current liabilities Net assets at 31st May 2024 11. MOVEMENTS IN FUNDS Restricted funds Herefordshire Community Foundation Ross Town Council Unrestricted funds - general - designated |
Unrestricted Funds Designated Funds Restricted Funds £ £ £ - - - 28,189 - 153 (816) - - 27,373 - 153 At 31/05/23 Incoming Resources (including gains) Outgoing Resources (including losses) Transfers £ £ £ £ 153 - - 520 - (520) - - 153 520 (520) - 10,322 - 44,526 - (27,475) - - |
Total Funds £ - 28,342 (816) 27,526 At 31/05/24 £ 153 - |
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Purposes of restricted funds
Herefordshire Community Foundation - this grant was received to purchase new mats which have been purchased in a prior year, although the actual cost was slightly less than the grant received hence the balance carried forward which will be spent on mats purchased in the future.
Ross Town Council – during the year a grant for £520 was received from Ross Town Council to cover the rent for sessions at the Tudorville & District Community Centre. This grant was spent in full during the year.
All other grants received were towards general running costs.
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