Charity Registratlon No. 1184968 ASSISTING BERKSHIRE CHILDREN TO READ (CIO) REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD 01 APRIL 2024 TO 31 MARCH 2025
ASSISTING BERKSHIRE CHILDREN TO READ (CIO) LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Trugt•O8 Mrs H3nn2h McNicholl (Chairl Mrs Pauline Harper (Deputy Chaifl Mr Stephen Smith (Treasurer) Mr Michael Edwards Mrs Jenny Cooney Mr Adrian Meldrum Mrs Claire Herriott Ms Leorah Stewart Mr Paul Dieppe (passed away 3rd June 20241 Operational Management Committee Mrs Hannah McNicholl Mr Stephen Smith Mrs Marcia Rowlinson Patron$ James Carter Julie Cohen Dan Freedman A.F. Harrold Ambassador Katie Fforde Registered Charlty Number 1184968 Accountants C F Limited 20 WLy)ds Road Caversham Reading RG4 6NA Banker5 Lloyds Bank PLC
ASSISTING BERKSHIRE CHILDREN TO READ (CIO) CONTENTS Page Trustees, report Independent examinerfs pOrt Statement of financial ac vities Balance sheet Notes to the financial statemenls 7-13
ASSISTING BERKSHIRE CHILDREN TO READ (CIO) TRUSTEES. REPORT FOR THE PERIOD 01 APRIL 2024 TO 31 MARCH 2025 The Trustees present their report and financial stslefflents for the period from April 1¥ 2024 10 31# March 2025. The financial statèments have been prppared in accordance the accounting lIcIeS sel out in note 110 the financial statements and comply wllh the Ghanty's governing document, Ihe Charities Act 2011 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement ol Recommended Pra¢li¢e applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in Ihe UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021. las amended for accounting peri¢xls commencing from 1 January 20191. Objectlves and activltles The objects of the Charity are lo advance the educab.on and sèlf-confidence of children in Berkshire. particularfy by helping them overcome a¢jIng diffipulties and thereby promotr'ng their general well-being. The Trustees have paid due regard lo guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activitie5 the Charity should undertake. Achievements and perforniance As we celebrated our 20th anniversary in 2024. this year has been one of grovAh. resilience, and deep impact for ABC lo read. Reflecting on our joumey, we are reminded of the vital role that literacy plays in shaping a child's future. Wth the support of our dedicated volunteers, generou5 funders. and committed schools. we have helped hundreds of children gain the ¢onfiden¢e and skills they need to thrive. ABC to read's core objective is to ensure that every chjld struggling with literacy rèceives individualised, one-lo- one reading support. Our achievements this yeaT included". Expanding into new sch¢)ols lo reach more children in need. Delivenng specialist training 10 volunteers, induding". 60 volunleefs trained lo support neurodiver9enl children. 35 voluntéèrs trainad In bbroavement support, renIs1n9 that many children we work with havè lost a parent or sibling al a ywng age. Running buddy workshops. equipping older pupils with the skills lo support younger Teadefs. helping lo develop both literacy and leadership skills in schools. Oelivering parent workshops, empowering families with piactical strategies to 5UPFVrt their children's reading at home. Raising awareness of the literacy crisis and adv¢xats"ng lor better support for Struggling readers. Slrenglhening govemance anl partnerships lo Improve our impact and sustainability- ABC to rè8d measu$ the outcome of pur reading for &11 years old by asknng schools and volunteèrs to comment on the changes observed in the children we support. The results ale that 97Vo of children improved in their attitude lo reading and 96 /¢ Ot childn.$ self-confidence and self*sleem increased. Schools have reported that our buddy workshops have helped strengthen peer-lo-peer reading support. Improving reading outcomes across different age groups. Parents attending ourworkshops have gained greater confidence in supporting their children's literacy at home, creating a Stronger foundation for long-tefm ading success. This year. we have also focused on expBn¢Jing ourreach and enhancing ourgovernance and recognition, including.. Welcoming a new Advisory Panel. bringing together experienced education leaders to help us address the challenges faced by local $chools. A¢hieving mulb.ple awards. demonslraling the quality and impact of our work.. Reading Advice Nefvrk IRANI Quality Standard- recognisin9 our exceptional literacy support. Highly Commended in the Zurich Innovation in Diversity and Inclusion Awards- celebrating our effort5 In inclusive Iitffa support. Safe and Sound govemance kitemath renewal- reaffifming our commitment lo saleguardin9 and accountability. Bronze CSR Accreditation- highlighting our commitment to social responsibility. Commitment to elhical fundraising as a proud member of the Fundraising Regulator, we uphold the highest standards of transparency. Integrity. 2nd besl practice in our fvndraising efforts.
ASSISTING BERKSHIRE CHILDREN TO READ (CIO) TRUSTEES. REPORT FOR THE PERIOD 01 APRIL 2024 TO 31 MARCH 2025 This ygar also brou9hl moments of deep sadness wth the passin9 of Paul Dieppe, our much-loved friend and a Injstee sinee 2004. and Chair for over seven yearg Paul played a pivotal role in shaping ABC lo re8d and championing Clur mission His passion. dedicats"on. and vision have left a lasting impact on our charity 8nd thè many children whose live5 he helped change. In his honour, we were proud to present the first Paul Dieppe Award to one of our dedicated RBM volunteers. recognising ouislanding commitment lo our cause. Paul's legacy will continue to inspire us in all that we do. As we look lo the futu, we iemain ambits.ous in our mi55ion to help every Child become a confident reader. Our priorities for the coming year Include.. Rècruiting and training more vDlunleers lo meet growing demand. Expanding our buddy and parent workshops lo reach more families and SGhools. Slrenglhening partnership5 wilh local businesses, funders, and educational organisations. Maintaining our high standards ot govemance and ethical fundrais¥ng as a member of the Fundraising Regulator. Thank you lo our volunteers. fijnders. staff. Irv5tees. and supporters who contsnue lo make our work possible. Togethèr. we are changing lives. one Foge at a time. The Trustee5 would like lo thank the followng organisations for grants made lo ABC to read.. Reading Universily. John Sykes Foundation. Slough CVS, Groun(fvrk UK, Bracknell Town Council, Wnner5h Parish Council, Warfield Parish Council. Edmund Godson Charity. Greenham Tnjst. Binfield Parish Council. Hungerford Town Council. The Grocers, Charity. Sunninghill and Ascot Parish Council. Speen Parish Council. Magdalen Hospital Tmsl, Charvil Parish Council, The Rectory Foundats'on. One Slough CommunÈty Fund. Betkshire Community Foundation. The SacklerTrusl. Sovereign Network Group. Thalcham Town counc1. The J J Charitable Trust. Beedon Parish GounGII, Woodley Town Council, The Earty Charity. The Swre Charitable Trust. Finchampstead Parish Council. Wokingham Lion5, Tesco Stronger Start5, The Four BaThows Foundation, Abrilsilva Homes. The Shanly Foundation, Berkshire Cornmunity Foundation through Parglter Trusl. The Syder Foundation. Pangboume College Community. The Wakeham Trust. Colefax Charitable Trust, Project Spark Trust. Berkshire Masonic Charity. The John Horseman Trust. The Promotion of English Tru51. The Sobell Foundation. Future Scope Charitable Trust. Zurich's Innovation in Diversity Awards. Newbury FotJndatK>n Committee. Monica Rabagilati, The Silver La£ty Fund, St Nicholas Hurst Parish Council and The Bal&qua Charttable Trust. Thè Tru5te95 would likg lo thank Phylb"$ Court in Henley-on-Tham?s for making ABC to read their Charity of the Year and for their generous donation_ The Trustees would also like to thank the followng for their dDnakn'ons". Penninglons Manches Coottr, The Friendship Society. Elon Action Charities, Kingdom Rooms, Compton Parish Council, Invesco, Wse Music Foundation, Masonic Charitable Foundab'on, Thatcham Parochial Charities, Sl Laurence Church Charities and Rotary Club of Reading Abbey.
ASSISTING BERKSHIRE CHILDREN TO READ (CIO) TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD 01 APRIL 2024 TO 31 MARCH 2025 Financial review The detailed financial position of the C finances of the Charity lo be salisf8Cto arity is as shown in the Finanual Statements The Tnjstees consider the The Charity operate5 ¢wo matrn bank a¢counts. The Chanty cutrent account IS Wth Lloyds and is the main account for the receipt of funds and donations made and can contain funds of both an unrestricted and restricted nature. This account is used for the day-Io-das1 running of the charity The Charity retains the majority of its reserves in COIF Charities Fund wtth CCLA that g nerates a Small amount of interest ea¢h month. It is the policy of the Charity that unre riGted funds whiGh have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to tw Ive-month's expenditUTe in order lo honour our signed agreements with schools and volunteers lo ensure we cbn provide a lull year of support to children when they start the programme 8nd to ensure that in the event of a significant drop in funding. they wll be able to continue the Charity's current activities for a minimum of 12 months hile considerats'on is given to ways in which additsonal fvnds may be raised. The Trustees have assessed the maioi risks to which the Charity is exposed and are satssfied that systems are In place lo rnits.gale exp05ure lo the m or risks. Structurei governance and management Assisting Berkshire Children lo lead Is F CIO and is goveme(I by 8 conskn"lub"on dated was adopted on the 2Tr of June 2019 and amended on the 13th cl August 2019. The charity is not politically aligneo. The Trustees who served during the y Mrs Hannah McNicholl Ichairl Mrs Pauline Harper (Deputy Chairl Mr Stephen Smith (Treasureil Mr Michael Edwards Mrs Jenny Cooney Mr Adrian Meldrum Mrs Claire Herriott Mr Paul Dieppe Ipassed away 3" June Ms Loorah St8wart r arKI up to the dale of signature of the financial statnentS were.. 20241 The Board of Trustees meet c¥nce eac Constilutional or legal requirements m schod lemi. Decisions are made on a siMe majority basis unless date a greater majonty. All of the Tnjslees provide their seryic contract of Significan lo which the C free of charge None of the Trustees had a material interest in any rity vrds a paty during the penod. The TrustÈes' ieport was approved by e Board of Twstees. .}'rt,dGLII annah McNicholl Chair of Trustees Dated..
ASSISTING BERKSHIRE CHILDREN TO READ (CIO) INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF ASSISTING BERKSHIRE CHILDREN TO READ {CIOI I report to Ihe Tnjslees on my examination of the financial slalemenls of Assisting Berkshire Children lo read Ilhe Charity) for the peficxj Oetsveen 1" pril 2024 and 31° March 2025. Respon5ibilitio$ and basis of report As the Trustees of the Charity. you are wlh the requirements ol thg Charities esponsible for the preparats.on of the financial slalemenls in accordance ct 2011 {the 2011 Aeti. I report in respect ol my examination the Gharity's financlal statements carrTred out under section 145 of the 2011 Act. In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Cornmission under section 14515llbl ol the 2011 Act. Independent examlnerfs statement Your attention Is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared financial statements in 8ccordance with Accounting and Reporting by Ch3ntieB prepanng their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 in Preference lo the Accounting and Reporting by Charities." Statement of Recomme ded Practyce Issued on 1 April 2005 which Is referred lo In the extant regulations but has now been thdra l understsnd that this has been done in with Gènerally Accepted Accounting Pr rderforfinancial statements to provide a true and fair view in accordance "ce effeth.ve forreporti'ng periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015. I have complèted my examination. I c4nfirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believ¢ that In any malenal respect.. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 01 the 2011 Act.. or the financial statements do not accord wlh those records." or the financial statements do not cornply with the applicable requirements conceming the form and content of accounts set out in the Chariti* (Accounts and Reports) Regul81ions 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true an4 fair view whtch is not a matter considered as part of an inLlepenaent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no otr matters in connection wth the examination to which attention should Cfpwn in this report in order t enable a proper understanding ofthe)InancAal stalem8nts to be reached. ohn ack Imiled oods Road Caversham Reading RG4 6NA Dated.. O l -
ASSISTING BERKSHIRE CHILDREN TO READ (CIO) STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES. INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE PERIOD 01 APRIL 2024TO 31 MARCH 2025 Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2025 2025 Total Total 2025 2024 Notes g from: Donatlgns and similar income Restricted grants Other grants Interest reiVed from COIF Charity FLd 81,710 81,710 64,259 39.516 7,204 50,705 22,044 35,718 7,286 64,259 39,516 7,204 Totsl Incomin9 resources 128,431 64.259 192,690 115,752 Resourc SEX nded: Cost of purchase of tangible assets Governance costs 2,300 3,531 3,770 3.770 Total 3,770 3,770 5.831 Net Incomlng resources available for charitsble appllcatjon 124.661 64.259 188.920 109.921 Charltable Exp¢ndlture Volunteers. expenses including training.. fecruitrnenl & books Running Costs Managing and administering the Charity Totol Charltabl• Expendlturo 43.821 43.821 4.496 87,651 135.968 28.696 4,769 100,251 133,716 4,4 87,651 92,147 43.821 Total rnsoUeS expended 96.917 43.821 139.737 139.247 Net mov¢m•nt In funds lor peri¢xl 32,514 20.438 52.9S2 119.1951 Fund balances al 01 April 2024 140,845 4,872 145,717 164,912 Fund balances at 31 March 2025 173.359 25.310 198,669 145,717 The statement of financial activits.es includes 011 gains ar losses recogni5ed in the year. Al income and expenditure derive from conts'nuin9 ath"wts"es.
ASSISTING BERKSHIRE CHILDREN TO READ (CIO) BALANCE SHEET AS AT31 MARCH 2025 2025 2024 Notes Flxèd assets Tangible assets Current 48sets Debtors and prepayments Cash al bank and in hand 4.360 5.450 975 198,864 1.065 146.361 10 Total 199.838 147.426 Creditors.. amounts falllng due withi• one year 11 6,619 7.159 Nel current assets 193,219 140.267 Total assets less current liabilftfjes 198.669 145,717 Income funds Unrestricted funds Reslncled funds 173.359 25.310 140,845 4.872 198,669 145.717 The ancial statem ts were approvy by the Trustees on 3 Juty 2025 IL4iL(Il,,Ll Hannah hAcNicholl Chair of Trustaès
ASSISTING BERKSHIRE CHILDREN TO READ (CIO) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD 01 APRIL 2024 TO 31 MARCH 2025 Accountlng pollcles Charity information Assisting Berkshire Childn to réad is a CIO govemed by a constituti.on adopted on the 2P June 2019 and amended on the 13ty August 201 1.1 Accountlng conventlon The financial statements have been prepared in aGcordanc¢ th the Charty's conststution. the Charitie5 Act 2011 and'Accounling and Reporting by Charities. Stslemenl of Recommended Practice applicable lo chanlies prepanng their accounts in accor¢ance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicabSe in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021" las amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 20161. The Charity Is Public Benefit Entity as defined tty FRS 102. The Charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities apptying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows. The financial statement5 have dtparted from the Charib"es (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 Qnly to the extent required to provide a true and fair view. This departure has involved following the StateTnent of Recommended Pfaclice for ctr*rities applying FRS 102 rather than the version of the Statement of Recommended Practice, which il refeffed to in the Regulations. but which has since been wthdrawrb. The financial statements are prepared in stsding. which is the fvncb.onal currency of the Charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £. The fin8n¢i81 ststements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. modified to Includè the revaluation of freehold properties and lo include investment properties and certain financial instruments al fair Value. The principal accounting Folicies adopted are set oui below. 1.2 Golng concern At the time of approving the financial statements, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus, the Trustees conlinuts lo adopt the 90in9 conc¢m basis of aUnting in preparing the financial statements. 1.3 Charitsble funds Unrestri¢led ftjnds a available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherCe of their charitable objectives unless the funds have been designate(I for other purposes. Reslri¢ted funds are subjert to spe¢ifi¢ conditions by donor5 as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the note5 to the financial slalemenl5. Endowment funds are subject lo specific condttions by donor5 that the caprtal must be maintained bythe Chanty. 1.4 Incomlng rnsourcès Income is recogni5ed when the Charity is legally entslled to r( after any perfomiance conditions have been met. the amounts can be measured wliably, and rt is probable that income wll be rece¢ved. C8sh donations are recognised on receipt. Other donati(S are recognised once the Charity has been notified of the donation unless perfomiance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aj'd or deeds of covenant is recogni5ed at the time of the donation.
ASSISTING BERKSHIRE CHILDREN TO READ (CIO) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD 01 APRIL 2024 TO 31 MARCH 2025 Accountlng policl•s {ConL) Legacies are recognised on receipt or othewse if the Charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is knowll. and receipt Is expted. Ifthe amount is noi krthin, the legacy Is treated as a conlingenl asset. Tumover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable and represenls amounts receivable for goods and Services provided in the nomial course of business. net of discounts, VAT and other sales related taxes. 1.S Rgsources expènded Expenditure is recognised once Ihere is a legal or constructive obligab.on lo transfer economic benefit to a third paty, it is probable that 8 transfer of economi¢ benefits wll be required in setuement and the amount ol the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditur¢ is ¢la5sified by a¢llty. The costs of each a1vty 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 lo that acbvity. Shared costs which contribute lo more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a ba515 consistent with the use of résources. Cost of generating funds are costs ineurred in attracting voluntary income, and those incurred in trading activities that iaise funds. Support costs are those costs incurred dire¢tty in support of expendrture on the objects of the charity. 1.6 Tangible fix assets Tangible fixed 85sels are inib'ally measured at $¢ and subsequenljy meaSUd at cgst or valuation. nel ol depreciation and any imwmient losses. Oepreciation 1$ recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets les5 their $•dual values ov8r their usefijl lives on the follIng bases". Fumityre and fittings- 20% per annum The gain gr lo$$ arising on the disposal of an asset is detern)tned as the difference betsv&&n the sale proceed5 and the carying value of the asset and is recogni5ed in net incomellexpenditurel foi the year. 1.7 Impalm)ènt of fixed ass6ts At each pOrting end dale. the harity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets lo detemiine whether there is any indicab.on that those assets have suffered an Impairrnent loss. If any $v¢h indication exists. the recoverable amount of the 85set is estsm*ed in order lo detemiine the extent of the impaimenl loss lif anyl. Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives and intangible asse15 not yet available for use are tested for impairrnent annually, and whenevpr there 15 an indicotion that the asset may be impaired. 1.8 Cash and cash equlvalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand. deposits held ai call wlh banks. other Short-lerm liquicl investments with original malunties of th months or less. and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowngs in current li8bilides.
ASSISTING BERKSHIRE CHILDREN TO READ (CIO) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD 01 APRIL 2024 TO 31 MARCH 2025 AcGounUng pollcles (ConLI Basi¢ financial assets Basic financial assets. whieh nclude debtors 8nd cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including traa¢knon costs and are subsequently carried at arnortised cost using the effective Interest method unless the arrangement ¢on5titutes a financing Iransacbon, Whe the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rale of Interest. Financial assets classified as receivable wthin one year are not amortised. Baslc Ilnancial liabilities Basic financial liabilibes, includlng creditors and bank loans are initialty recognised al transaction price unless the arrangement constitLrtes a financing transaction. where the debt instrument is measured al the present value DI the future payments discounted at a market rate of Interest. Financial liabilities elas5ified 35 payable wlhin one year are rtot amort15ed. Debt instruments are subsequeAlly carried at am0"Sed cost. Using the effeetrve interest rale method. Tiade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amovnls payable are classified as ¢yent lialitIeS if payment is due wlhin one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are reGognised initially at transacts'on price and subseqUenY measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Derncognition of flnaneial liabilities Financial liabilities are derecogrlsed when the Charity's contractual obligations expire or are diharged or cancelled. Cdtical accounting •stimates and Judgoments In the application of th8 Charity's accounting policies. the Trustees are qUired to mak8 judgements. estimates and assumption5 about the carrying amount of assets and liabilib.es that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estsmates and associated assumptsons are based on historical experience an¢Y other factors that are considered to be relevant. Aetual results may differ from these estimates. The estimates and undeFlying dssumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions lo accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and fvrture riOdS where the revision affects both current and future periods.
ASSISTING BERKSHIRE CHILDREN TO READ (CIO) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ICONTINUED FOR THE PERIOD 01 APRIL 2024 TQ 31 MARCH 2025 Donatlons and similar in¢orno 2025 2024 School contributs'ons Sundry donations Total 43.225 38.485 81,710 40.791 9,914 50,705 Restricted Grants 202312024 Grantors Reading University Recr¥Jitment ahd trainin9 of volLtnt8ers Wokingharn District Recruilmenl ar)d training of volunteers Coun¢il Balance blf Amount 8alance Expended If 4.372 500 4,372 500 Grnntor Purpose Grant Amount Amount Expended 210 2,000 Balance Reoding University John Sykes Foundation Slough CVS Groundwork UK Bracknell Town Council Winnersh Parish Council Warfeld Parish Council The EdmurKI Godson Chanty Barkham Parish Council Greenham Trust Ltd Recruitment and training of volunteers Binfield Parish Recruilrnenl and training of volunteers Council Hungerford Town Parish Council The Grocers, Charity Sunninghill 8nd Ascot P8ri5h Council Speen Parish Council Magdalen Hospitsl Tmsl The FSP Foundation Charvil Parish Council Rectory Foundatson One Slough Cotnmunity Fund Increase in living wage for Intems Buddy training 210 2,000 Recruilmenl and training of volunteers Recrurtment and training of volunteers Recrurtment and training of volunteers 750 1,000 1.000 750 1,000 1,000 Rectuibnent and Iraining of volunteers 250 250 Recruitrnenl and trainirwj of volunteers 720 720 Recruitment artd training of volunt$$r 1,590 1,590 Recruitment and training of volunteeis 1.500 1,500 2.500 500 2,500 500 Recruilmenl and training of volunteers 50 50 Ro¢ruitment aThJ training of 5 voluntee 3,118 3.118 Recruitment and training of volunteers 500 500 Recruitment arKI training of volunteers 500 500 Recruilmenl training of 3 volunteers 1,500 1.500 Recruitment ar¥J training of 2 voluntee 1.350 1.350 Recwitment training of volunteers 360 Recruilmenl ar%1 training of volunteers Recruitmenl arxl training of S volunteers 1.000 795 1,000 795 10-
ASSISTING BERKSHIRE GHILDREN TO READ (CIO) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD 01 APRIL 2024 TO 31 MARCH 2025 Berkshire Community Foundats"on Volunteer Coffee Momings 1.700 1.700 GenhaM Trust Ltd Recruitrnent and training of volunièers The Sackler Trust Sovereign NeOrk Recruitment and training of 20 volunteers Group Recruitment and training of 10 volunteers Thaleham Town Council The J J Charitsble Trust Beedon Parish Council Woodley Town Council The Eadey Charity University of Reading The Swire Charitable Trust Finchampslead Parish Council Wokingham Lions Golden Award Tescts Stronger Starts The Four Barrows Foundation Abrilsilva Hom¢$ One Slough Comfflunity Fund Tolals 1.783 5,000 3.000 783 5,000 1,000 1.000 2,000 Recwitmenl and training of volunteers 500 500 RKwitment and training of volunteers 5.000 5,000 Recruitrnenl and training of volunteers 100 100 Recwitment and training of volunteer5 1,0¢)0 1,000 Recruilmenl and training of 10 volunteers Intem recrurtment." O Nobbs and S Mohapalra Recruitment afjd training of volunteers 2.000 3,203 2,000 1,685 1,518 5.000 5,000 Re¢ruitment and training ol volunteers 360 360 Recnjitrnenl and training of 5 volunteers 500 500 Recruitment and training of volunteers 1,125 1,125 Recruitment and training of volunteers 3,000 3,000 Recruitment and training of 18 volunteers Recnjitment a training of volunteers 9.000 795 9.000 795 64.259 43,821 25,310 Other grants Total 2025 Total 2024 The Shanly Foundation Berkshire Community Foundabon The Syder Foundation Pangboume College Community The Wakeham Trust Colefax Charitable Trust Project Spark Trust Berkshire Masoni¢ Chanty The John Horseman Trust The Promotion of English Trust The Sobell Foundation Future Scope Charitable Trust Zurich's Innovation in Diversty and Inclusion Awards Newbury Foundation Committee- SJP ¢haritable Foundab"on Monica Rabagliati IKleinwork Hambms) 1.590 s,000 2,000 500 350 1,000 3,000 1,500 3,000 1.000 5.000 5,000 1,076 1.000 2,500
ASSISTING BERKSHIRE CHILDREN TO READ (CIO) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD 01 APRIL 2024 TO 31 MARCH 2025 7he Silver Lady Fun¢J The Belacqua Charitable Trust Sl Nicholas Hurst Parish Council Berkshire Community Foundatson Total 1,500 1.500 500 2.500 39.516 35,718 Runnlng costs 2025 2024 Rent Depreciatson of fixed assets Total 3,406 1.090 496 3.406 1.363 4,769 Manag¢ment and admlnlstrdtlv# expenses Printing. postage. stationery & telephom Staff salarie5 Sundry expenses Total 1.463 80.103 6,085 87.651 1.719 94.739 3,792 100.251 Tangible fixed assets Cost Al 1" April 2024 Additions during the period Total 16,797 14.497 2,300 16,797 16.797 D•preclatlon Al 151 April 2024 Charge for the period Total Net boox value At 31 March 2025 11.347 1,090 12.437 9.984 1.383 11.347 4.360 5,450 Debtors and prepayments Insuranco School debtors Other Total 317 130 528 975 560 209 1.065 10 Cash at hand and In bank Lloyds current account COIF Charity Trust Fund Cash float 20.165 178.610 89 9,882 136,406 73 12-
ASSISTING BERKSHIRE CHILDREN TO READ (CIO) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ICONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD 01 APRIL 2024 T0 31 MARGH 2025 Total 198.8 146,361 11 CredFtors.' Amounts falllry wlthln 3 months Accountsncy Telephone accrual$ Other accrued expenses Total 2.840 160 3,619 6,619 2,620 170 4,369 7,159 12 Trustees None of the Trustee5 {or any pprsons connected wth trm) received any remuneralKJn or nefItS fiom the Charity during the year. 13 Employees The charity employed an av9ragg of nine staff during the year. 14 R•tlrement benefft schemes The Charity operate5 a defined contn"bution nSIOn scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets ol the scheme are held separately from those of the Chanty in an independentjy administered fund. 15 Related party transactlons There were no disclosable related paty transactions during period. 13-