Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From January 1st 2024 Period start date To December 31st 2024 Period end date
Charity name:Baby Check Bath CIO
Charity registration number:1196275
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The advancement of education in paediatric osteopathy for babies, children and mothers by conducting and coordinating research into and evaluation of paediatric osteopathy and its treatment and the dissemination of the useful results of such research for the public benefit |
| 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 To fulfil its objectives, Baby Check Bath has continued to develop its relationship with the University of Bath. We are members of the BSW Research Hub at the University of Bath. This group is funded by the department of Health and is under the umbrella of the National Institute for Health Research. The group brings together Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire primary care, community health and social care projects. The research hub supports and facilitates all aspects of applied health research, from help with preparing research proposals and obtaining relevant approvals, to providing research governance. As members of BSW Research Hub, we are investigating the views of service users on the provision of osteopathic care for babies and new mothers, in particular their views on the effect of treatment on their post natal wellbeing. We also have engaged Masters students to work with us to analyse and write up our valuable data as part of their Masters projects including carrying out some more in- depth interviews with parents to gather richer qualitative data. This relationship with BSW Research Hub gives us excellent research support to fulfil our charity aims. |
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| 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 received this guidance |
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Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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| 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 | Many volunteers undertake fund raising activities for the charity - plant sales, knitted baby clothes, cake making etc. |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
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| 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 | As described above, Baby Check Bath has been conducting research and outcome measures on the effects of osteopathic treatment on babies and mothers. The latest data collection results have again been very positive. The research programme continues to increase the numbers of beneficiaries. This year the charity has treated over 150 mother/baby dyads free of charge. The feedback shows that the improvement rates in the babies and mothers are consistently high with babies feeling calmer with improved feeding and sleep. |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | |
| 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 |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | |
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| 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 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Foundation Model 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 |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Baby Check Bath CIO |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1196275 |
| Charity’s principal address Stillpoint 1 The Stoneyard Old Orchard Bath BA1 5AX |
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Peter Cockhill | Chair | ||
| Adrian Baker | Treasurer | |||
| Dr Neil Simpson |
Research Consultant |
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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 rf not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
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
Company Registration No. 1196275 (England and Wales)
BABY CHECK BATH CIO ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
BABY CHECK BATH CIO ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS CONTENTS
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| Company information | 3 |
| Directors' report | 4 |
| Income statement | 5 |
| Statement of financial position | 6 |
| Notes to the accounts | 7 |
| Detailed profit and loss account | 8 |
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BABY CHECK BATH CIO COMPANY INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Directors
Company Number
Registered Office
Adrian Pearce Baker Peter Neil Cockhill Robert Neil Simpson 1196275 (England and Wales)
Stillpoint 1 The Stoneyard Old Orchard Bath BA1 5AX
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BABY CHECK BATH CIO (COMPANY NO: 1196275 ENGLAND AND WALES) DIRECTORS' REPORT
The directors present their report and accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024.
Directors
The following directors held office during the whole of the period:
Adrian Pearce Baker Peter Neil Cockhill Robert Neil Simpson
Statement of directors' responsibilities
The directors are responsible for preparing the report and accounts in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
Company law requires the directors to prepare accounts for each financial year. Under that law, the directors have elected to prepare the accounts in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under company law the directors must not approve the accounts unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of the profit or loss of the company for that period. In preparing these accounts, the directors are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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prepare the accounts on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business.
The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the accounts comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Small company provisions
This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to small companies within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.
Signed on behalf of the board of directors
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Adrian Pearce Baker Director
Approved by the board on: 21 August 2024
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BABY CHECK BATH CIO INCOME STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| 2024 | 2023 | |
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| £ | £ | |
| Administrative expenses | (35,655) | (35,461) |
| Other operating income | 57,650 | 48,892 |
| Operating profit | 21,995 | 13,431 |
| Interest receivable and similar income | 554 | - |
| Profit on ordinary activities before taxation | 22,549 | 13,431 |
| Tax on profit on ordinary activities | - | 831 |
| Profit for the financial year | 22,549 | 14,262 |
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BABY CHECK BATH CIO STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
| Notes Current assets Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 4 Net current assets Net assets Capital and reserves Profit and loss account Shareholders' funds |
2024 £ 48,884 - 48,884 48,884 48,884 48,884 |
2023 £ 28,737 (2,402) |
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| 26,335 | ||
| 26,335 | ||
| 26,335 | ||
| 26,335 |
For the year ending 31 December 2024 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime and in accordance with the provisions of FRS 102 Section 1A - Small Entities.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors and authorised for issue on 21 August 2024 and were signed on its behalf by
Adrian Pearce Baker Director
Company Registration No. 1196275
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BABY CHECK BATH CIO NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1 Statutory information
Baby Check Bath CIO is a private company, limited by shares, registered in England and Wales, registration number 1196275. The registered office is Stillpoint, 1 The Stoneyard, Old Orchard, Bath, BA1 5AX.
2 Compliance with accounting standards
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of FRS 102 Section 1A Small Entities. There were no material departures from that standard.
3 Accounting policies
The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are set out below and have remained unchanged from the previous year, and also have been consistently applied within the same accounts.
Basis of preparation
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention as modified by the revaluation of certain fixed assets.
Presentation currency
The accounts are presented in £ sterling.
4 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
| Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | 2024 | 2023 |
| £ | £ | |
| Trade creditors | - | 2,402 |
5 Average number of employees
During the year the average number of employees was 0 (2023: 0).
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BABY CHECK BATH CIO DETAILED PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
This schedule does not form part of the statutory accounts.
| This schedule does not form part of the statutory accounts. | ||
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| Administrative expenses Rent Bank charges Insurance Software Accountancy fees Consultancy fees Other legal and professional Other operating income Other operating income Operating profit Interest receivable Interest receivable Profit on ordinary activities before taxation |
2024 £ 17,160 - 350 403 210 - 17,532 35,655 57,650 21,995 554 22,549 |
2023 £ 17,160 5 350 - - 2,041 15,905 |
| 35,461 | ||
| 48,892 | ||
| 13,431 | ||
| - | ||
| 13,431 |
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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of ASY CHICK GA7H CIO On a¢Gounts for the year ended Charity no (If any) 11?6Z7> Set out on pages I pOrt to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (Ihe Trust") for the year ended 21 I I z i 1024. Responslbllltles and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in a¢cordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 fthe Acr). I pOrt in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act arKI in carying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confinn that no material matters have ome to my attention (other than that disdosed below ") in connection viith the examination whith gr¥es me cause to believe that in, any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records Independent examiner's stalement I have no cOnmS and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should te drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. . Ple8se delete the words in the brackets rfthey do not 8ppIy. Slgned: Dale: 291otlz¢Z- Name: DhN 16L GF£CY Relevant professional quallflcatlon(s) or body (If any): TL-CHN Address: Eo$s Z P**1 hieLs (Q£isTOL) Likn 17eo Lhfv& GLISiNpésJ PARK. C>QisroL. f5SaO &Yr IER October 2018
Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concemlsee CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts" directions and guidance for examiners). Glve here brlef detalls of any Items that the examinerwlshès to dlsclose. IER October 2018