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2023-03-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 01/04/2022 Period start date To 31/03/2023 Period end date

Charity name: Chalgrove and Watlington First Steps Family Hub

Charity registration number: 1179759

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 To enhance the development and
education of families with children primarily
under statutory school age in Watlington,
Chalgrove and surrounding villages.
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.		 Para 1.17 and
1.19		 The Hub is open each morning for
sessions aimed at 0 -5 years and their
parents and carers. In addition it runs
more specialist sessions including school
readiness, mental health and wellbeing,
baby massage and music. The staff are
able to signpost parents and carers to
additional specialist services as needed
and have regular contact with health and
educational professionals.
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit		 Para 1.18 All trustees have been provided with the
charity commission documentation both in
hard copy and online and have signed a
Trustee and Committee code of conduct
document

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SORP reference
Policy on grant making Para 1.38
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment		 Para 1.38
Contribution made by
volunteers		 Para 1.38 Our 3 paid staff are supported by a
volunteer at each session. All are DBS
checked and have completed safeguarding
training. Our trustees and committee
members are also volunteers providing a

lot of support time, enthusiasm, and professional knowledge to help the staff with the work programme as well as attending meetings regularly. Other

Achievements and Performance

SORP reference
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.		 Para 1.20 We continue to aim to provide a support
service for children, parents, grandparents,
and other carers in South Oxfordshire
operating from two bases – one in
Chalgrove and one in Watlington. These are
both alongside nursery and primary schools
and linking closely with staff there. We
provide activity sessions preparing babies
and young children to be ready for nursery
and school as well as support and advice for
the adults caring for them. These services
are preventive and responsive to local
needs providing social contact to prevent
loneliness and isolation, poor mental health.
The services are a lifeline particularly for
young families new to the area and we have
many new houses being built. It is hoped
that these connections will remove or
reduce some of the burden on social care
and family support services as families
establish links in their communities. This
year has seen a significant increase in those
moving to new housing requiring more
support in a new area. We have continued
with the social media connections which
were established when we were unable to
open in person and this has reached
families in more remote locations who may
find attendance more difficult at times. We
are confident that our two centres have
achieved their objective this year and have
been delighted to see such high attendance
with very positive feedback from those
attending. Social networks have been
establishing well and we have been
reaching a wide geographical area in this
rural county. Smaller groups have been able
to support those more anxious about
meeting others as well as large groups with
a musician who provides enjoyment for all in
a large hall attached to the playroom. We
have close links with the parish councils.
Local District and County Councillors have
provided not only continued support to our
committee as well as visiting us but have
We continue to aim to provide a support
service for children, parents, grandparents,
and other carers in South Oxfordshire
operating from two bases – one in
Chalgrove and one in Watlington. These are
both alongside nursery and primary schools
and linking closely with staff there. We
provide activity sessions preparing babies
and young children to be ready for nursery
and school as well as support and advice for
the adults caring for them. These services
are preventive and responsive to local
needs providing social contact to prevent
loneliness and isolation, poor mental health.
The services are a lifeline particularly for
young families new to the area and we have
many new houses being built. It is hoped
that these connections will remove or
reduce some of the burden on social care
and family support services as families
establish links in their communities. This
year has seen a significant increase in those
moving to new housing requiring more
support in a new area. We have continued
with the social media connections which
were established when we were unable to
open in person and this has reached
families in more remote locations who may
find attendance more difficult at times. We
are confident that our two centres have
achieved their objective this year and have
been delighted to see such high attendance
with very positive feedback from those
attending. Social networks have been
establishing well and we have been
reaching a wide geographical area in this
rural county. Smaller groups have been able
to support those more anxious about
meeting others as well as large groups with
a musician who provides enjoyment for all in
a large hall attached to the playroom. We
have close links with the parish councils.
Local District and County Councillors have
provided not only continued support to our
committee as well as visiting us but have

been able access finance from their councillor grants which has helped enormously. We have remained financially stable and as numbers have increased so have our voluntary contributions. We can continue to provide the service successfully due to excellent staff, a very positive and reliable group of volunteers as well as regular support from Health Visitors and Head Teachers from the schools and nurseries.

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Achievements against
objectives set		 Para 1.41 The charity is meeting its constitutional
objectives and this is evidenced by
attendance figures, verbal and written
feedback from attendees and nursery and
primary school head teachers.
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set		 Para 1.41 Fundraising and donations have continued
to match our financial requirements.
Investment performance
against objectives		 Para 1.41
Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period		 Para 1.21 The charity has reduced its reserves a little
this year but still maintains a healthy
balance sheet with a lot of voluntary
donations from the community.
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 Our reserves are maintained to ensure the
stability of the organisation and the
employment of staff. We have accepted
grants when offered for various items and
the support of the parish councils and
closely monitor our sustainability as well as
our regular outgoings.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £45,029
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22
Details of fund materially in
deficit		 Para 1.24
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern		 Para 1.23

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The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)		 Para 1.47 Parish Councils annual donations, District
and County Councillor Councillor grants,
occasional donations from local
businesses, voluntary tradesman support
for maintenance tasks, fundraising activities
by villagers or from fetes and festivals.
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted		 Para 1.46
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity		 Para 1.46 As our charity has become more
established and recognised for the work we
do we hope that any financial risks have
lessened as more people have experienced
the care and support provided enabling us
to request increased donations if required
to maintain services. Currently we are very
fortunate with our two premises but should
this change and require large rent
payments it would present a greater
financial risk to our organisation.
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)		 Para 1.25 CIO Constitution
How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)		 Para 1.25 CIO
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		 Para 1.25 Trustees are appointed by a resolution
passed at a meeting of the charity trustees.

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Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees		 Para 1.51 New trustees meet initially with Chair of
Trustees and then with committee
members and trustees. They all sign a
code of conduct when they are elected and
this is explained fully to them.
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works		 Para 1.51 The charity works collaboratively with local
councillors, education staff, local health
services and other early years services.
Relationship with any
related parties		 Para 1.51 Professional relationships particularly
working with statutory child care situations.
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name First Steps Family Hubs
Other name the charity uses Chalgrove and Watlington First Steps Family Hub
Registered charity number 1179759
Charity’s principal address Chalgrove and Watlington First Steps Family Hub
High Street
Chalgrove
Oxfordshire
OX44 7ST

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20		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
**year **		 Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee (ifany)
Heather Topping Chair Trustees and Committee
Amanda Bruce Secretary
Neil Topping
Linda Simmie Appointed 9thMay2022
Rev David Benskin Resigned on 19thApril
2023
Rev Val Kearney Confirmed on 17thMay
2023

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of Name Address
adviser

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Other optional information

Declarations

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

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc)

Date

First Steps Fgamily Hub 1179759
Receipts and payments accounts CC16a
For Period start date
the period
from
1.4.22		 To Period end date
31.3.23
Section A Receipts and payments Section A Receipts and payments Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts Unrestricted
funds
to the nearest £
11,350
3,451
3,771
3,267		 Restricted
funds
to the nearest £
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-		 Endowment
funds
to the nearest £
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-		 Total funds
to the nearest £
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11,350
3,451
3,771
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3,267
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21,839
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21,839
14,287
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4,539
2,791
1,564
922
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24,103
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24,103
- 2,264		 Last year
to the nearest £
Covid Grant - - - 6,500
Parish Councils 11,350 - - 11,350 11,400
Local Funds 3,451 - - 3,451 6,475
Session Donations 3,771 - - 3,771 3,670
- - -
Other 3,267 - - 3,267 1,503
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Sub total(Gross income for
AR)		 21,839 - - 21,839 29,548
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
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Sub total - -
Total receipts
A3 Payments
29,548

Payroll		 14,287 12,206
BuildingRunningCost Contribution 4,539 2,077
Session Resources 2,791 2,156
Office(copier/phone/phone/IT 1,564 1,731
Other 922 811
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**Sub total ** 24,103 18,981
A4 Asset and investment
purchases (see table)
, -
-
**Sub total ** - -
Total payments
Net of receipts/(payments)
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end
18,981
- 2,264 - 2,264 10,567
- - -
47,293 36,726
45,029 - 2,264 47,293

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

01/11/2023

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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Categories
Signed by one or two trustees on
behalf of all the trustees
B5 Liabilities
B3 Investment assets
B2 Other monetary assets
B4 Assets retained for the
charity’s own use
B1 Cash funds		 Details
Details
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
Details
Details
Details
Signature		 Unrestricted
funds
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funds
to nearest £
to nearest £
45,029
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OK
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funds
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funds
to nearest £
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liability relates
Amount due
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approval

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

01/11/2023

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