Bluebe Day Centre BLUEBELLS DAY CENTRE REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1181582 TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT and FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
BLUEBELLS DAY CENTRE
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT and FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
INDEX
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| Administrative Information | 1 |
| Trustees Annual Report | 2 |
| Independent Examiners Report | 4 |
| Financial Statements | |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 5 |
| Balance Sheet | 6 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 7-10 |
BLUEBELLS DAY CENTRE
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT and FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
| CHARITY REGISTERED NUMBER: REGISTERED OFFICE and DAY CENTRE: BANKERS: WEBSITE: |
1181582 Christ Church Centre 46 Reading Road Henley-on-Thames Oxon RG9 1AG CAF Bank Nat West plc www.BluebellsDayCentre.org.uk |
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BLUEBELLS DAY CENTRE
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT and FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
TRUSTEES REPORT
The Trustees present their report together with the Financial Statements of the Charity for the period ended 31 January 2024. The Trustees' report and financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the trust deed, the Charities Act 2011 and Statement of Recommended Practice, "Charities SORP (FRS 102) Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with FRS 102" effective 1 January 2019.
Structure, Governance and Management
Bluebells Day Centre is Charitable Incorporated Organisation and was registered on 15 January 2019. The Charity Trustees during the year were:
Glen Lambert (chair) Hannah Leamy FCCA (treasurer) Rev. Glyn Millington David Skinner Kim Wedderburn LLB Hons.
Decisions are taken by the Trustees at formal meetings and in consultation with each other on an informal basis. The reference and administrative information is given on page 1.
Objectives and Activities
The objects of the charity is to provide social engagement, activities, games and outings for dementia sufferers and respite for their carers.
Public Benefit
The Trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charity's aims and objectives and in planning future activities and setting the activities and policies for the year.
Achievement and Performance
Bluebells continues to run twice weekly sessions from 10.00 to 3.30 offering mental stimulation, physical activity and social interaction to those with dementia and related disabilities.
No difficulties have been encountered in the organisation and administration of the Charity.
Financial Review
The charity received £12,219 in donations in the year including £8,600 from Henley Town Council restricted to towards the rent of the room. Fees from guests at £40 per session, amounted to £43,795 and fundraising contributed £5,804. Our largest cost is staff wages of £36,700. All our staff are active in running the twice weekly sessions. Other costs are detailed in the notes to the accounts. Administration costs remain minimal as admin work is carried out by the trustees. Our costs are also less than they otherwise would be due to our volunteers who help at Bluebells' sessions and also to our Independent Examiner who reviews the financial statements on a pro bona basis.
We commenced the year with funds of £18,172, and at the year end they had increased to £22,164. We aim to hold reserves of £18,500.
Reserves
The aim is for sufficient reserves are held to ensure the payment of staff for six months. For 2024-25 this is calculated to be £18,500 (2023-24: £14,500).
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Risk Assessment
The Trustees have reviewed the risks faced by the charity and have implemented systems to mitigate these risks. In particular, the Trustees consider the major risk to the charity is the safety and wellbeing of its guests. To mitigate this risk the Trustees have employed staff trained and experienced in assisting those with dementia and mobility problems. The Trustees receive a weekly report on the sessions from the co-ordinator.
Trustees Review of the Year
Funding is always an issue and the trustees are particularly grateful to Henley Town Council who have approved a further three year's support for Bluebells.
We are grateful to so many people who support our work, including our staff and volunteers.
Statement of Trustees Responsibilities
Charity Law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Trust and its incoming resources and application of resources for the year then ended. In preparing those financial statements, the Trustees are required to:-
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Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently;
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Observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP (FRS 102);
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Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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Value assets and liabilities in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice Accounting & Reporting by Charities and to state whether or not the accounts have been prepared in accordance with any applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice and to give particulars of any material departure from those standards and practices and the reasons for such departure;
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Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which are sufficient to show and explain the Charity's transactions and to disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Trust, and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with relevant legislation. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
In so far as the Trustees are aware;
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there is no relevant audit information of which the charitable company's Independent Examiner is unaware; and
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the Trustees have taken all steps that they ought to have taken to make themselves aware of any relevant information and to establish that the Independent Examiner is aware of that information.
Approved by the Trustees on 12 November 2025 and signed of their behalf by
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Glen Lambert
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BLUEBELLS DAY CENTRE
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS - REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1181582 FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
I report to the Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity for the period ended 31 January 2025 which are set out on pages 6 to 10.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees 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 all 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 giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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proper accounting records were not kept in accordance with Section 130 of the Act; 2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of the 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 this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed: Jane Smewing Jane Smewing, Independent Examiner
Name and address: 51 St Marks Road Henley on Thames Oxon RG9 1LP
Dated: 28 November 2025
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TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT and FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES and PROFIT and LOSS ACCOUNT
| NOTE Income from: Donations received 2 Sundry income Fundraising Guest fees Total income Expenditure on: Charitable activities 3 Fundraising costs Total expenditure Net income/(expenditure) Net income/(expenditure) and net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds Funds brought forward 31 January 2024 Transfer from bursary reserve Funds carried forward at 31 January 2025 11 |
General Funds Restricted Funds TOTAL 2025 £ £ £ 3,619 8,600 12,219 33 - 33 5,804 - 5,804 43,795 - 43,795 53,252 8,600 61,852 50,202 8,600 58,802 - - - 50,202 8,600 58,802 3,050 - 3,050 3,050 - 3,050 18,172 - 18,172 - - - 21,222 - 21,222 |
TOTAL 2024 £ 18,037 26 3,133 39,480 60,676 51,592 3,020 54,612 6,065 6,065 12,107 - 18,172 |
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The notes on pages 6 to 8 form part of these financial statements
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| BALANCE SHEET NOTE Fixed Assets Tangible Fixed Assets 5 Current Assets Debtors and Prepayments 6 Petty Cash Cash at Bank Liabilities Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year 7 Net Current assets NET ASSETS REPRESENTED BY: The Funds of the Charity Unrestricted Funds 8 General Fund Designated Funds - Reserves Designated Fund - Bursaries 8 TOTAL CHARITY FUNDS |
£ £ 461 3,113 84 19,308 22,506 1,745 20,760 21,222 52 18,500 2,670 21,170 21,222 2025 |
£ £ 615 2,979 523 16,421 19,923 2,366 17,557 18,172 1,002 14,500 2,670 17,170 18,172 2024 |
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Approved by the Trustees on 12 November 2025 and signed on their behalf by
…................................................................ Glen Lambert Chair of Trustees
The notes on pages 6 to 8 form part of these financial statements
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TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT and FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Introduction
Bluebells Day Centre is a registered charity (No 1181582). Its objects are as stated in the Trustees report.
General
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Statement of Recommended Practice "Accounting and Reporting Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with FRS 102" issued on 16 July 2014.
They have been prepared on a going concern basis under historical cost convention with the exception of Fixed Asset Investments which have been stated at market value.
The Charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.
Recognition of Income
All income is included in the Statement of Financial Activities when the Charity is entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.
Guest Fees
Guest Fees are included in the accounts once a guest has attended a session. Expenditure
Expenses are accounted for on an accrued basis.
Governance costs are those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements of the charitable company and include company secretarial costs, accountancy fees, independent examination fees and costs associated with Trustee meetings.
Funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Charity.
Fixed Assets
Fixed assets are included in the financial statements at cost less depreciation. Depreciation is calculated on a straight line basis.
Liabilities
Accruals are recognised when there is a present obligation at the reporting date as a result of a past event. Accruals are measured at the best estimate of their settlement amount. Fees paid in advance by guests are shown as accrued income.
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TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT and FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
| 2025 | 2024 | |||
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| **2 ** | DONATIONS RECEIVED | £ | £ | |
| Corporate Donations | ||||
| Baker Carel | - | 1,410 | ||
| Binfield Heath Flower Show | - | 300 | ||
| Henley Manor Care Home | 160 | |||
| Henley Town Council (restricted to room hire)* | 8,600 | 8,600 | ||
| Leadership Systems | - | 500 | ||
| Lions Club (restricted to purchase of two chairs)* | - | 768 | ||
| Lord Phillimore's Charitable Settlement | 2,000 | - | ||
| New Capital Reserve | - | - | ||
| Other | - | 1,398 | ||
| Oxfordshire and central Masons | - | 1,000 | ||
| Phylis Court Bridge Club | 686 | - | ||
| Rotary Club | 200 | 50 | ||
| Rotary Club (restricted to Outing and Christmas party)* | - | 200 | ||
| Shiplake WI | 310 | - | ||
| St Jude's Trust | - | 500 | ||
| Tony Lane Foundation (restricted to agency staff)* | - | 1,465 | ||
| Tony lane Foundation (unrestricted) | - | 570 | ||
| Woodley Ukelele Band | - | 250 | ||
| Donations from individuals, including funeral collections | 11,956 263 |
17,011 1,026 |
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| 12,219 £ |
18,037 £ |
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| The grants marked * are for restricted purposes and total £8600 (2024: £11,033) | ||||
| 3 | FUNDRAISING INCOME | 2025 | 2024 | |
| Tombolas, Raffles and cake sale | £ 702 |
£ 418 |
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| Aliquando | 5,102 | |||
| Henley Herald Community Champion awards | - | 2,715 | ||
| 5,804 | 3,133 | |||
| **4 ** | CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | 2025 £ |
2024 £ |
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| Cost of Providing day care | ||||
| Staff wages | 36,700 | 29,019 | ||
| Agency staff | 1,022 | 480 | ||
| Room hire (£8,600 covered by restricted grant) | 9,785 | 9,659 | ||
| Guest meals and refreshments | 8,774 | 9,538 | ||
| Guest outings and entertainment | 1,062 | 984 | ||
| General expenses | 597 | 461 | ||
| Insurance | 627 | 640 | ||
| Phone for manager | - | - | ||
| Bank fees | 80 | 59 | ||
| Depreciation of Furniture | 154 | 752 | ||
| 58,802 | 51,592 |
There were no fees charged for the Independent Examination.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
| 5 FUNDRAISING COSTS Henley herald champion awards 5 FIXED ASSETS COST As at 1.2.2024 Assets bought in year (chair) As at 31.1.2025 DEPRECIATION As at 1.2.2024 Charge for year at 20% As at 31.1.2025 Net Book Value at 31.1.2025 Net Book Value at 31.1.2024 6 DEBTORS AND PREPAYMENTS Guest fees Sundry debtors Prepayments - insurance 7 CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR ACCRUED EXPENSES Wages and NEST pension contributions PAYE Room hire and lunches Other |
2025 2024 - 3,020 - 3,020 2025 2024 £ £ 3,762 3,762 - - 3,762 3,762 3,147 3,147 154 - 3,301 3,147 461 615 615 615 2025 2024 £ £ 2,729 2,595 175 175 209 209 3,113 2,979 2025 2024 £ £ 189 53 90 191 1,463 1,484 3 648 1,745 2,376 |
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BLUEBELLS DAY CENTRE
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT and FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
| **8 ** | FUNDS | Unrestricted | Unrestricted |
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| General Fund | General Fund | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Fixed Assets | 461 | 615 | |
| Debtors and Prepayments | 3,113 | 1,579 | |
| Petty cash | 84 | 523 | |
| Cash at bank | 19,308 | 17,831 | |
| Current Liabilities - creditors | (1,745) | (2,376) | |
| 21,222 | 18,172 | ||
| All the above funds are unrestricted. The trustees have designated some funds | for special purposes: | ||
| Reserve Funds | 18,500 | 14,500 | |
| Bursary fund, to pay session fees for those on low income | 2,670 | 2,670 | |
| The reserve fund, set to cover six months of staff wages, was | increased by a transfer from general funds |
8 TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION
The Trustees received no payment during the year, nor were they reimbursed for any expenses during the year.
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