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REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1201980
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 JULY2024
FOR
CRAFTWORKS COMMUNITY LIMITED
McGabe Ford Williams
Slalulory Audilors and Chartered Accountants
Building 1063
Cornforth Drive
Kenl Science Park
Sillingbourne
Kent
ME9 8PX

CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 JULY 2024
Page
Rèferencè and Admlnlstratlve Dètalls
Rèport of the Trustees
2 10 14
Rèport of the Independent Audltors
15 10 18
ststement of Financial Activitiès
19
Balance Sheet
20
Cash Flow Statement
21
Notes to the Cash Flow Statèmenl
22
Notes to the Financial Statements
23 to 34
Detailed Statement of Financial Activitiès
35 to 36

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 JULY 2024
TRUSTEES
S Bounds
J Lewis
L McLeod
J Davis-marks
REGISTERED OFFICE
45 Sl. Lukes Road
Maidslone
Kent
ME14 SAS
PRINCIPAL ADDRESS
Willowway, Culnells Falm
School Lane
Iwade
Siltingboulne
Kent
ME9 8QJ
REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER 13181228 IEng18nd and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1201980
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
Mccabe Ford Williams
Stalulory Auditors and Chartered Accountants
Building 1063
Cornforth Drive
Kenl SrAence Park
Sillingbouine
Kent
ME9 8PX
SOLICITORS
Girlings
Slourside Place
Station Road
Ashford
Kenl
TN23 1PP
BANKERS
Nalwesl Bank
Weslem Avenuè
Waterside
Chalham Maritime
Kent
ME4 4RT
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The Iruslees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present Iheir report ￿￿th
the financial slalemenls of the charity for the year ended 29 July 2024. The Iruslees have adopted the provisions of
Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities preparing their
accounts in accordance the Financial Reporting Stsndard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021
(effective 1 January 20191.
The accounting reference dale is 29 July 2024, however, as is permilled the accounts have been made up for the period
1 August 2023 10 31 July 2024.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Oblecllves and activllles
The aim of the Craftworks College is lo create a safe space for young people and adults to be and feel valued where
they can make positive social connections and thrive., The college provides education and training lo young people
aged 16 10 25 with special educational needs and disabilities ISENDI, including mental health needs. The objective is
for learners aged 16-2410 go onlo a study programme studying vocational qualifications from Entry Level lo Level 2.
Learners study a range ol subjects, including Practical Horticulture, Creative Craft, Food and Cookery and Fami Animal
Care. All students have Enolish and Maths lessons, Personal Development Sessions, and inlervenlions lo support (heir
access lo leaming, all students are given the opportunity lo access Enrichment activities and Work Experience.
The charitable companls governing document records ils objects as follows..
'For Ihe public benefit lo advance the education of people under the age of 25 years in kent, in particular bul not
exclusively, for those with disabilities or disadvantages, in such ways as the charity Iruslees think fil, including by;
1. Providing their education including Practical Horticulture, Practical Farm Animal Care, Creative Crafts, Environment &
Conservation, Functional Skills, Hospitality & Catering.
2. Providing support, in furtherance of that education, for entry into any occupation, tradè or profession on leaving an
educational eslablishmenl or to enier further educalion.
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OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Significant activitlos
The Issues
The ¢ollege promdes education and training to young people aged 16 10 25 with speual educational needs and
disabilities ISENDI, induding mental health needs. Al present 31'k of the young people wo are working with have
emotional health and wellbeing needs. Every student enrolled in Craftworks College is in receipt of hlgh-needs funding
and 93% of the students have an Education and Health Care Plan IEHCPI. 87 students are funded by Kent local
authority, 5 students are funded through Medway local authority, and1 through Lewisham. All students are in receipt of
funding from the ESFA. We recognised that many sludenls who join the college have experienced a difficult lime in
education, this could be due lo a disability, educationally or olheNlse, a childhood trauma, pwr mental health or a
variety ol other reasons. As a result of this many of our leamers have been NEET Inol in education, employment or
Irainingl. Craftworks College understands thal our students frequenuy have a negative attitude towards education.
The changes the charity looks to make
CraftW0￿S College Charity vocational courses are Implemented Ihr(xJgh comprehensive projecl-based work Ihat
irnmersively embeds English, IT, Malh8malics, EHCp outcome5, and Personal Developmenl (including lrfe skills) into
everyday activities. Working In a projecl-ba$ed way gives a real world application lo learning. Students are exposed lo
the sequencing of key skills within their core subject so that students can see links between different areas of
kno￿edge and skills and recognise that some knowledge and skills are Iranslerable. E8ch project lakes into account
the building of skills, embedding, and hard-wiring the knowledge through sequencing, repelilion, praelical application,
and assessment. Thls prolecl-based approach lo learning SUC￿$sfUllY builds confidence lor young people, practically
applying their skills, and working as part of a team, and makes learning fun. This builds a sense of belonging and pride
in what they achieve, connecting the learning from education lo the skills needed for Ihe world of work and independent
living. Students of all 8bililies can find a part lo play and gain skills and knowledge that lead lo qualifications. The impact
this has is Ihal these skills seamlessly translate to support them across many ol the experiences that await each young
person after college. They have repeatedly used the skills in a variety of projects lo demonslrale applicats'on in various
guises. This sequenced and regularfy assessed approach means sludenls have had the necessary guidance, support,
and enrA>uragemenl, allowing them lo plan a ftjlure where they can feel safe, make social connections, learn, and thrive,.
entering into lor Instan￿ employment, further education, supported aPpren￿'ceShips, volunteering, making friends, living
independently wlh the confidence lo try new things.
How achievement of alms ald's the charity's future purpose
Craf￿rkS College Charity looks lo work vilh our students lo provide students vilh qualifications lo enable them lo
8ccess the world of work. To provide life skills to ensure they are able lo be as independent as possible and lo make
wsilive social connections enabling them lo lake part in society. By supporting students to achieve these aims we as a
Gharily meet our future aims of supporting those with disabilities lo have good access lo opportunities reducing the gap
beiwe8n those who are mainstream and those who have additional needs.
Strategles for achieving aims
The college has 6 siles, 3 in Ashford comprising ol Food with Friends cafè which is silualed insid8 a govornmenl
Gateway Plus building in central Ashford, Slourside Farm, which is loealed on the Wyvem School sile for SEND, and
Muddy Wellies community farm which is in Smeelh. Two siles are in Faversham, Brogdale Farrn, the original sile
located within the home ol the National Fruit Collection, and a Georgian and Victorian Walled Garden in Faversham.
Th6 main office and other sile is Culnells Farm in Iwade. Many of the siles are rural lo support the provision of local
services lo young people who live in those communities.
There is a clear admissions process where parents, schools, colleges, and the local authority can ask Craf￿￿[$
College lo consider the sludenl as suitable and offer them a place. Polenlial students and parentslcarers are sent
Information about tha college, offered a sile visit, taster day, phased indu¢tion if required, and can look al the website lo
gain further knowledge. Information is sent in Cornmunicale and Print accessible form81 if required and videos can be
sent home for those who may require additional visual aid support for access or mental health needs.
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OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Each sludenl is baselined taking Into consideration their p￿or knowledge needs, their PLR (Prior Learning Record) and
preferences then placed on a pathway that works with the Waves Model ol Inlervenlion, which supports personal
development and well-being as they move through Ihelr pathway on Iheirjoumey with us (Universal Pathway, Targeted
Pathway, Specialist Palhwayl. This ènables the sludenl lo have the right level ol support in all curriwlum areas
Vocational, Maths, English, Work Experience, and Wellbelng.
Our values and ethos underpin a118spects of college life. The college is slruclured to allow students lo have small
classes with local work experience opportuniti8s lo support Ihern in participating in community life. We have 6 siles
across the Swale and Ashford dlslricts lo help redu￿ travel limes ft)r leamers and build social connections in their local
communities. We look lo understand and wort( with each individual, viewing them as a whole person ialher
than Iheir diagnosis and empowering them lo make their own choices. We focus on the positive and create a C￿lture of
social inclusion, choice, and shared respect whilst promoting responsibility. We support young people in selling goals
for themselves and encourage larnilies lo be partners in this process. We are conscious that professionals should b6 '0n
tap, and nol'on lop,, there lo signpost support and opportunities lo encourage self-learning.
The aim of the behaviour and alliludes strategy is lo support learners Ill recognising, understanding, and communicating
their emotions, behaviours, and alliludes so that they can process how they are feeling, develop effeclive coping
mechanisms, and leam lo regulate these giving them life slraleoies that enable Ihern lo access education, employment,
and community.
As a part of the behavlour and alliludes strategy, we will promote a calm environment where all feel safe, respecléd,
and valued. We will sel a strong focus on high allendance and punclualily encouraging students lo adopt the
expeGtalions Ihal wll be requiréd for the world of work and lo aceess education lo the full.
Our behaviour and attitude strategy ouuines a process that can infomi and create a wsibve culture that aligns with tha
Craftworks ethos. A culture of building positive relationships, accepting and celebrating differences, and taking
responsibilily for our thoughts, behaviours, and actions, so that we and others can experience PDsilive well-being and
How we measure progress
We measure progress lor each sludenl based on their progress from their starting points. Each sludenl is baselined on
starting in their english, maths, vocational subject and against their Education and Health Care plan targets. They are
sel long lemi largels and lemily short largels. We record their achievements each lem, tracking their progress towards
academic achievetllents and personal goals. As a post 16 specialist provider college we are also regulated by Ofsled
inspections, these provide a measure for our progress against national standards. Craftworks College Charity is ralod
overall as a Good provider with Oulslanding provision in our Personal Developrnenl.
Public benefit
The funding that we have received from the ESFA, KCC and other local authorities is £1,585,730 as per note 4. This
has ènabled us to provide the education for the students in this academic year. Students have leamed skills in maths,
english, their chosen vocatsonal subje¢l, life skills and considered the wider needs of how they fit into society. Through
due rigour al board meetings, through observations, supeNisory meetings, regularty seeing accounts questioning the
finance manager, the Chan12ble Company's trustees have complied wtth their duty lo have due regard lo the guidance
on public benefit published by the Charity Commission.
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STRATEGIC REPORT
Achlèvemenl and performance
Charltable a¢livilies
A Summary ol the main achievements In the year with referenc8 to the oharills objects '.
Impact.. Destinations of Leavers who left college in July 2024 progressed as follows..
40'k 17 leavers into mainstream & specialist Further Edu&qlion
2.5%1 leaver into apprenticeship
15,/0 5 leavers into paid ernployment
- 27.5% 11 leavers remain NEET
7.5010 3 leavers into independent living skills environments v￿th qualilicalions
7.5Yo 3 leavers have no outcome yel from KCC, our SENCO Is chasing
Success rates of accredited learning for Vocational Programmes of Study12023-241
Support Pathway Outcome
Partial Qualification
Achievedl# of Learners
on this palhwayl
11.10
ooh
5.5511,
0%
Full Qualiflcatlon
Achlèvèdl# of Leamers
on this palhwayl
74.
89.28Vo
88.88,
250
Vocatlonal Programme
of Study
Horticullure
Creative Crafts
Farm Animal Care
Focd and Cookery
Additional Infomiation
25% Merits
VOCATIONAL OUTCOMES. SUMMARY DATA:
Since the Ofsted inspection, which judged Ihe college as overall Good we have pul in place an intensive programme to
raise the standards of English and Maths luilion and increase the achievement rale of students. This has shown some
positive first results..
Engllsh and Mathèmatlcs:
Full Quallficatlon achievement In Functlonal Skllls Programmes of Study
54.70A146184 large18d cornponenl achievement & 33,10 9127 predicted full claims await 4 SLC
oulcomesl
25Y.
English
Maths
Our increased assessmenl windows have 8nablod students to lake assessments earty and assisl&d in bltilding students
confidence and resilience around assttssmenl.
Partial Qualification achièvemenl, IQAI 2019120
English.. Speaklng, Llstenlng and
Communlcation
English: Wrlting
English: Reading
2020121 2021122
2022123
2023124
66.660A116124
Predicledl
33.330A191271
63.63Y.121rJ3)
0.00%
20.00%
10.OOYo
31.25010 40.00%
56.25'A 14.290/0
18.750A 26.92%
670
29°/0
43%
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Success Rates EHCP Outcomes
Outcome fully
achièved {'h)
Further
Educats'on
Employment
and Training
(Cognilional and
Learning)
Participating in
Society
ICommLSnicalion
and Inleraclionl 38.71Y.
Being as
Healthy as
Possible in
Adult Life
(Social
Emotional and
Mental Health)
Independent
Llving (Sensory
and Physicall
2019120
2020121
2021122
2022123
2023124
34.29%
51.610
75.000
52¥.
490
40.00%
62.50%
401.
600
44.44%
47.06%
34.091.
44%
46Y.
46.15Yo
22%
59'k
Attèndance Data
Within the academic year 2023124 we focused our allendance data lo give an oveNew in sperific areas so Ihal we
could adapt our programme and support allendance issues more creatively throughout the year. This process allowed
us lo develop our allendan¢e and re-engagemenl policy which has allowed us lo support student retention rates.
2023124 Programmè of Study IO/ol
Animal Care
Creative Craft
Horticultur6
Focmj and Cookery
Temi 1
73'A
8fQh
69.1Y.
100Yo
Term 3
79.21.
86.
74.70/.
100%
Term 6
73.80A
76.6%
71.30A
100'A
At CrafbNorks College we have developed our °Re-engagemenl Programme" aimed al increasing college attainment
and supporting young people with complex special educational or mental health needs in 'keeping in touch" with
education. This successful programme 811ows students who would have become NEET'nol in education, employment or
training, lo gain self-belief, aspiralion, and re.enler their education or be supported through a pathway lo progress lo
support their ambition.
Year {# of students
enrolled each year} 201211551
Enrolment in the
Re-engagemenl
program
21122166)
221231811
23124191,1
21.82W,
40.91,
46.911.
43.82.
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The above table highlights how many students we have enrolled in college each year and how many of those students
were on Ihe re-engagemenl program. 11 highlights that since its inception the need lo support students with complex
needs has grown by 220A 121122 - 221231. In September of 23124 28.57'10 of the cohort were enrolled Sn the
Re.engagement Programme at thè point of admission, highlighting the growing need of a programme of this kind as a
significant portion of our cohort are coming lo us needing a Spe￿alist approach to start college. Between Term 1 and
Temi 4 we have increased the number of students enrolled on the Reéngagemenl Programme by 15.32%, meaning
the percentage of sludellls that have been enrolled within the Re-engagemenl Programme 23124 was 43.82% of the
cohL)rt.
Retention data
Al Craf￿0th$ college we pride ourselves on wod(ing with complex learners and supporting positive relenlion. The
majority of our students complete the academic year with us and either progress into the next level of qualification or
progress wlh positive outcomes.
Monlloring retention allowed us lo reflect and adapt our allendancè policy and our re4ngagement progr8mme so that
we have positive oulcornes for our students that withdrew earfy in the aeademic year.
Year{# of sludenls)
Student Retention
Withdrew wllhln Term l {42-¢ut offj
Wlthdrow in-year {Oct. July)
2021122{651
86.15'1.
6.15%
7.69%
2022123179)
87.340
6.33%
6.33%
2023124{911
8901.
4%
7%
Since 2021 we have had steady improvement in student retention over the past three academic years. In 2021122, the
retention rale was 86.15'k, which increased to 87.340h In 2Q22123 and further rose to 89'k in 2023124, reflecting positive
progress in keeping students engaged.
Withdrawal rates wilhin Tenn I (before the cut.off datel have slightly decreased over lime, from 6.15% in 202112210 40
in 2023124, suggesting th31 fewer students are leaving early. However, wilhdrawals Ihioughoul the academic year
Ioctober lo July) have remained relatively stable, with a slight dip from 7.69Yo in 2021122 to 6.33010 in 2022123, but an
increase lo 7% in 2023124.
Destination Data 5-yèar trend
In July 2024, 40 Slud8nls left the college, 5 01 whom are in paid employment, 5 progressed to full lime mainslieam
further education, 12 into full lime speoialisl further education, 3 are in independent skills environments, only 11 remain
NEET, 9 of which were hard lo reach students on the re engagernenl programme or prolific safeguarding cases. 13
sludonls are still awaiting outcomes from Kcc-all are due lo allend FE sellingsl.
Not in Educallon
Employment or
Trainiiig
71.44%
25.000
15.38%
8.33°
27.5%
Further
Education
Social
Provision
14.280
Apprenticeship Employment
2019120 (71
o.oooA
0.00%
2020121141
25.00'10
o.ooY.
20211221151
15.380
3.85%
46.15'h
2022123125,1
45.840
0.00%
20.83%
20231241401
40%
2.50
15tsA
Y.5'/0 are awaiting outcom• infomiation from local authority
19.230/0
25Yo
7.5%
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From 2019-2023 we had 8 26% increase in leavars who are accessing fijrther education establishments, both
mainstream and specialist. In four years our NEET percentage has dropped by 630A in spite of our leaver rale
Increasing by17 students, this is 8 leslamenl to the Progression lead and wellbeing work. This year our NEET slalislic
has increased lo 27.50/0 Il is important lo recognise that the majority {81.8 101 ol these students within this slalislic were
referred to us due lo our funded pilot, the re-engagemenl programme, which is speafically designed lo support young
people who have been disengaged from education. While many of these students did not progress lo employment,
education, or Irainlng within the year, we provided them with invaluable opportunities for personal growth, skill
development, and emotional support that others may not have received. These young people have the chance lo build
resilience, gain confidence, and develop essential life skills, setting a foundation for future success, even if they are not
immediately ready lo transition into the next phase of Iheirjoumey.
Financlal rèvièw
Financial position
During the period ended 3181 July 2024, total expenditure was £1,514,34412023', £1,215,609). Al the 31 sl July 2024,
the nel ￿0k value of fixed assets was £ 40,910 (2023.. £38,844) and movements in tangible fixed assets are shown in
note 12 to the finanaal slalemenls. The assets were used exclusively for the providing of education and the assodaled
support services lo pupils of the oharily.
The Charity held fund balances al 31 July 2024 of £331,16112023.' £185,6Q81
These funds comprised of £283,389 of restricted income funds {2023'. £151,8C6), £43,789 01 restricted Buildings and
Asset allocation {2023: £33,002), £33101 free school meals funding12023'.Nil l and £3,652 of general funds 12023..
£8011.
Reseryes pollcy
The Iruslees regularly remew the reserve levels of the Academy Trust. Reviews encompass the nature of the income
and expenditure streams. the need lo match ineome with comrnilmenls and the nature of reseNes. The Trustees have
determined that the appropriate level of reserves should be approximately £300,000 whereas the actual element
funding reseNe was £283,720. The charity will be looking to increase these over the coming couple of years. The
reason for holding reserves is to provide sufficient working capitsl lo cover delays between spending and receipt of
grants and lo provide a cushion lo deal with unexpected emergencies.
Al 31st July 2024 the total funds comprised of:
Restricted Reserves
Element Funding
Buildings & Assets Allocation
Free school meals
Unreslricled funds
Total
£283,720
£43,789
£331
£3,652
£331,492
Golng concern
After making the appropiiate 6nquiries, the board of trustees has 8 reasonable expectation that the Charity has
adequate resources lo continue in operational existence for the foresaeable lulure. For this reason, il continues lo
adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial slalemenls. Further details regarding the adoption of the going
concem basis be found in the Slalemenl of Accounling Policies.
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STRATEGIC REPORT
Principal risks and uncertainties
The Iruslees have assessed the major risks to uthich the Charity is exposed, in particular, those related lo leaching,
facililies and other operational areas of the Charity and ils finances. They have ensured that robust systems, including
operational procedures le.g. velling ol new staff and visitors, supervision ol college grounds) and intemal finanaal
controls are in place in order to minimise risk. Adequat8 ￿nsUran￿ cover has been pul into place. The charity reviews
all systems and procedures, particularfy the intemal financial controls, on an ongoing basis.
Future plans
The charity aims lo have a similar offer of vocational sublècls lo our students in the Swale and Ashford area. This
would mean that we would look lo lind 8 premises lo offer a Food and Cookery course in the Swale are. We are
seeking lo have this offer lo enable sludenls in both areas lo be able to access opportunities where there is a good
possibilily ol gaining qualificab'ons Ihal enable them lo go into jobs in the local economy. By providing these courses in
Swale and Ashford we are providing lo 2 key ar8as in Kent that have the highest number of disabled young people and
in rural wmmunilies Ihal are often challenging to provide for this disadvantaged group. We know frorll previous
experien¢e that our cohort of students are able lo aC￿$S and achieve qualiflcations in these subject areas, that from
our excellent progression results we have been able lo Support students into work related areas and or otrer further
education courses. We thus wsh lo bL¢ild on Ihe success of our current work.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The Charily is controlled by Ils govemlng documenl,Ihe artides of associalion,and constilules a company, limited by
guarantee, as defined by the companies Act 2006.
Charity constltulion
The Charity Is 8 company limited by gu8r8nlee and a registered charity. The charitable company's memorandum and
articles of association are the primary goveming documènts of the Chairty. The Iruslees of Craknrks Community
college are also the directors of the charitable company for the purroses of company law, The Charitable company
operates as Crafiworks Community College.
The college is goverll8d by a board of 4 Iwstees and 1 director, the Principal of the college. The Iwslees are from a
diverse range of backgrounds..
The Chair comes from an allernalive provision and amiy background, also sits on the main CIC board, and is the
current CEO of Lead Sheet College.
One Iruslee is deputy CEO ol the Easl Kent College Group
One Iruslee is a SEND lulor al Sl Nicholas school and was the SEND specialist for KCC SPIS
One Iruslee is a retired small business owner.
The main CIC Board is overseen by Lady Ann Marie Nelson CBE who is an experienced board member of many years
in financial inslilulions and education sellings. There is a prolessional finance officer who supports the board of
Iruslees wilh reports and adminislralive support.
Llablllty of mèmbers
The liability of the members is limi18d lo a sum not exceeding £10, being the amount Ihot each member undertakes lo
conlribu181o the assets of the charity in the event of ils being wound LJP while he, she or il is a membor or within one
year after he, she or il ceases lo be a tllember, for..
1. Payment of the charily's debts and liabilities incurred before he, she or il ceases lo be a rnembeT'.
2. Payment ol the costs, charges and 8xpeNses of winding up,. and
3. Adjuslmenl of Ihe rights of the conlributories arnong themselves.
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STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Recruitment and appointmènt of new trustees
Craftworks College Charity advertises for new Iruslees through social media, the website, through association vAth
current twslees and college staff and through the college network of education associates. When recruiting a trustee
they will be asked to complete an application form which is then scrulinised by the current Iruslees for suilabilily. Those
appropriate are selected for interview by the chair and aiiolher Iruslee and Principle ol the college. They are then
subject to questions that ensure they have the appropriate skills, knowledge and experien￿ to support the aims of the
charity. If Ih6y fulfil this, they are then appointed and wrillen lo by the chair of the Iruslees lo forfflally offer them the
post. They are then sublecl lo references, DBS check and check al companies house to ensure they are suitable to b&
a Iruslee.
Organlsallonal structure
The Senior Leadership Team ISLTI, comprises a Principal, Deputy Head of Quality of EduGg1ion, Deputy Head of
Emotional Health and Wellbeing. and Senior Lead for Personal Development. SLT is supported by two consullanls who
were both previously Ofsled inspectors, Andy Fitt lex. HMII who was the trainer for Ofsted inspectors in the South East
of England, and Helen Bramley lex. 011 who is a SEND specialist Consullanl ￿th significant experien￿ leading
speci81isl colleges.
There is a co.ordinators team that Ix)rnprises'.
Coordinator of Horticulture
Coordinator of Creative Crafts and Coordinator for Trainlng and Development
Coordinator of Farm Anlmal Care and Coordinator for Internal Quality Assurance
Coordinator of Maths and Food and Cookery
Coordinator of English
Each coordinator has a slaff16am of tulors and lead)ing assistants. We employ 14 tutors and 2 HLTAS who provide
cover luloring when required. In addition to our leaching staff, we work with 14 Teaching Assistants and 2 SEMH
Teaching Assistants who, with the SENCO, form the wellbeing team that is supported by the DHT ol EHWB. There are 2
part-lime progressions officers who, together with the Lead for Personal Developrnenl, form the progressions team that
will support employability, sludenl voice and enrichment, alld internal and exlemal work experience. Our adrnin team
consists 011 lerm-lime Human Resources person and 1 part-lime Admissions, an Administration support person. and a
safeguarding adminislralion lead.
Declslon making
Day lo day decisions are made by the senior leadership team. This includes such things arè wruilmenl of staff,
number of students, subject areas lo be delivered. Decisions that 8re strategic such as whether lo sel up a new site or
lo enter into a partnership wlh another college woukl be taken in conjunction wlh the board of Iruslees.
Induction and tralnlng of new trustees
All new Irus18es are asked lo spend a day shadowing the Principle and visiting the college siles lo meet the staff and
students. They are asked lo read the key policies and procedures pertinent lo their role, this will include Health and
Safely, GDPR, Safeguarding, Acceptable use ol IT, Outline of the responsibilily of a Iruslee and lo underiake the
training lo be a charitable Iruslee.
Key management remuneration
AJI pay scales have been sel having résearched the market valu8 of e8ch job role in thè Kent area. Once the research
has been conducted the Principle meets with the thair of board lo review pay scales, outline remuneration for speafic
roles and ensure Ihal this is lair and appropriate.
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29JULY 2024
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Related paities
CrafbNorks College, part of the Brogdale CIC group, is an independent specialist college ￿1¢h is based in Kenl.11 wag
initially called Brogdale Community Interest Company however became a separate charity operating with the Brogdale
CIC group in January 2021. Brogdale GIC divided into 3 separate companies, Brogdale CIC which is a social enterprise
that works with disabled adults lo provide work experience and opportunities. As such they are commissioned lo work
alongside Craftworks College to provide the 'inlernal worf( experien¢e' opportunities. There is an internal contract
between Bcic and Craftworks outlining the role that Bcic staff will do lo provide specific work experience opportunities on
set siles, with spe￿fiC students. The funding for this is provided by Kent County Council as part of their element 3 high
needs funding.
Vibe community is a limited company that prowdes fun leisure adiwlies lor young people aged 8 25 in the Swale and
Ashford area of Kent. Craflworks College Charity signposts students lo the opportunities for1eisure activities with them
during the term breaks. All three companies work off the same siles, share the buildings and some resources. Staff are
specifically employed in each company and have their own contracts and job desoTiplions.
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 JULY 2024
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Risk and control framework
The Charily's system ol internal financial control Is based on a framework of regular management information and
adminislralive prO￿d￿reS induding the segregation of duties and a syslern of delegation and accountability. In
particular, il includes.
Comprehensive budgeting and monitoring systems v￿th an annual budget and pertodic financial reports which are
r6view8d and agreed by the board.
Regular rewews by the board ol the financial perfomiance ag8insl Ihe budgets.
-selling largels lo measure linanaal and other perfomance.
4elegalion of authority and segregation of duties.
idenlificalion and management of rtsks
Principle Risk
Control Measureslslrategies To Reduce Risk
Look al a wide range of awarding organisalions ￿th a¢credilalion that Is ESFA
funded. OFE have now published more funded qualifications and we have
cheoked against these lo futltre proof our qualifications being funded. The CEO
Withdrawal of funding for course is also part of 8 KCC group working lo look al below Levol 2 qualifications for
subjects
SEND young people and lo lobby DFE for fair access lo qualifications.
Have small amount of out of county students, only agreed with contract,
payments quarterly so if not paid can refuse education lo sludenl. KCC have
specific guidelines within their Elernenl 3 funding process. W6 have read these
and adhere lo them. Our fullding has been approved.
Tightly colllrolled finances, clear set budget, reserves and contingency funds,
wee￿Y meetings, regular reports and ts'ghlly overseen budgets. In addition lo this
the new govemmenl have slated that they are looking lo provide more funds for
SEND and for the Further Education sector. Al present we have strictly outlined
our forecast based on the rise of living wage and ils uplifl across the oompany,
needs for staffing vMth the increased hours required for maths and English.
We have excellent relationships with all our landlords. We keep in regular
conlad. We have recently had Girlings our solicitors check over the contracts lo
ensure they are current and correct. Our provision is split across 6 siles lo
miligale against one sile causing the ￿llege lo be in difficulties of where lo
house students.
We have robust H & S po]ici&s that are checked every year and signed off by the
board. We have a H & S lead that meets wlh the principal monthly to look al H &
S needs and check that sile leads are compliant. There is an external H & S
audit carried out each year by Amadillo H & S company. H & S is part of all our
meetings from supervision lo team meetings and board. We are fully insured lo
also cover risk. All staff are trained in H & S on an annual basis, all staff are
trained in Risk Assessments, Arinadillo check our RA annually, we have a H & S
lead who checks our policies annualty along with the principal and college board.
H & S is part of every aspect of everything that we do and all staff are const8nlly
reminded abaul measures regularly and this is documonled.
We are a SEND college il Is therefore likely Ihal there will be incidents of poor
behawour and that parentslcarers and young people VMII al times complain about
how things have been from their perspective. We follow procedures and policies
lo ensure that if 8 complaint comes in, we are able lo justify our response and
damonstrate that we have worked within our procedures.
Non-payment of funds from out
of Kent authorities
Increase in cost of living
outstripping government fvnding
Loss of sile contract
Failure lo meet H & S
requirements and measures
Failure lo operate wlhin policies
provoking complainl++Failure lo
meet safeguarding measures
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 JULY 2024
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
In May 24 we had our most re￿nI Ofsled Inspection and l am pleased lo rewrt
that we gained an overall Good raling with an Oulslanding rating lor our
Personal Development and Progressions area. We continue lo work with
exlema1 advisors lo support our developmenl and lo aim high foi our students
and staff with the desire lo be Outstanding
A regular board meeting agenda consideration. Regular training of staff and
reminders that they need lo adhere lo ihe policies and procedures in place.
Craftworks College has 4 very good Trustees that are dedicated lo supporting
the work of Crafiworks College. Wé do not lake them for granted as we
recognise that il is a gift that they give their lime to SUPW>rt the work that we do.
We are in the process of enlisting a parent tnjslee al presènt and we are always
openly recruiting so that there is a pool of people lo work with lo support the
college.
Failure lo meet
Ofsledrequirements
Fallure lo meét GDPR
requirements
Failure lo gather good Iruslees
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES. RESPONSIBILITIES
The Iruslees (who are also Ihe directors ol Craftworks Community Limited for the purposes of company lawl are
iesponsible lor preparing the Report of the Trustees and the financi81 slalemenls in accordance with applicable law and
Unitsd Kingdorn Accounting Standards {United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Praclicel.
Company law requires (he Iruslees lo prepare financi81 slalemenls for each financial year which give a true and fair view
of the slate of affairs of the charilable company and of the incoming resources and application of resour￿$, induding
thè income and expenditure, ol the charitable company for that period. In preparing those financial slalemenls, ihe
trustees are required lo
select suitable accounting wliaes and then apply Ihem e￿nSIStenI1y.
observe the mèthods and principles in the Charity SORP.,
make judgements and eslimales that are reasonable and prudent.,
slate whether applirable accounting stsndards have been followed, subject lo any material dèpartures disclosed and
explained in the financial slalemenls;
prepare the financial slalemenls on the going concem basis unless il is inappropriate lo presume that the charitable
company will continue in business.
The Iruslees are responsible for keeping proper aecounling records which disclose wilh reasonable accuracy al any
lime the financial position of the charitable company and lo enable them lo ènsure that the financial slalerllenls comply
th the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and
hence for taking reasonable steps for th8 prevention and detection ol fraud and other irregularities.
In so lar as the Iruslees a￿ aware..
there is no relevant audit information of which the charitable company's auditors are unaware,. and
Ihe Iruslees have taken all steps that they ought lo have taken lo rnake themselves aware of any relevant audit
information and lo establish that the audilors are aware ol that inlomiation.
AUDITORS
The auditors, McCab6 Ford Williams, will be proposed for re4ppoinlmenl al the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 JULY 2024
Report of the trus
Aees, incorporating a slralegic report, approved by order of the board of Iruslees, as the company
directors, on .l......PAf...: l ..1.0*.5.... and signed on the board's behalf by..
J Lewls- TTuslee
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I1￿1 I VÈ s IIL IIYLJkni I Muvi I VIIKJ I V I I¥lknIYIUknlX￿ VI
CRAFTWORKS COMMUNITY LIMITED
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Craftworks Communily Limited Ilhe 'charitable companll for the year
ended 29 July 2024 which comprisè the Statement of Financial Aclivilies, the Balance Sheet, the Cash Flow Slalemenl
and notes lo the financial slalemenls, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reportlng
framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounllng Standards
{Unlled Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
In our opinlon the finanaal slalemenls..
give a twe and fair view of the stale of Ihe charllable companls affairs as al 29 July 2024 and of Its incoming
resources and application of resources, including ils income and expenditure, for the year then ended.,
have been prOpe￿Y prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
have been prepared in accordance with Ihe requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Basis for oplnlon
We conducted our audit in accordance with Inlernalional Stsndards on Auditing {UKI IISAS IUKI) ond applicable law.
Our responsibilities under those standards are further descxibed in the Auditors, reswnsibililies for the audit of the
financial slalemenls section of our report. We are independent of the Gharitsble company in accordance with the ethlcal
requirements that are relevant lo our audit of the financial slalements in the UK, including the FRC'S Ethical Standard,
and we h8ve fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit
evidence we have obtained is sufficiènt and appropriate to provide a basls for our opinlon.
Conclusions relatlng to going concern
In auditing the financial slalements. we have concluded that the Iruslees, use of the gryng concem basis of accounting
in the preparation of the finanrial statements Is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any malerial uncErtainlies reE8ling lo events or conditions
that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubl on Ihe oharilab18 company's ability lo continue as a going
concern for a period of al least twelve months from when the financial slalements ale authori￿d for issue.
Our responsibililies and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going concem are described in the relevant
sections of this rèport.
Other Infomiatlon
The Iruslees are responsible for the other information. The other inlomiation comprises the infomialion induded in the
Annual Report, other than the financial slalemenls and our RepDrt of the Independent Auditors th8r80n.
Our opinion on the financial statements does not oover the other inforrnalion and, except lo the extent otherwise
8xplicilly slated in our ￿￿K)rt, we do not express any form of assuran￿ condusion Iher80n.
In connedion wilh our audit of tho financial stalemenls, our responsibility is to read the other infomalion and, in doing
so. consider whether the other information is materially inconsislenl wilh the financial slalements or our knO￿edge
obtained in Ihe audit or otherwise appears lo be materially misslaled. If we identify such material inconsistencies or
apparent materi81 misslalernenls, we are required lo determine whether Ihis gives rise lo a material misslalemenl in Ihe
financia1 slalements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material
rnisslatemenl ol this other informathon, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing lo report in this regard.
Opinions on other matters prèscrlbed by the Companles Act 2006
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit..
the information given in the Report ol the Trustees for Ihe financial year for which the financial sialemenls are
prepared is consislenl with the finanGial slalemènls., and
the Report of the Trustees has been prepared in accordane£ with applicable legal requirements.
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tiki vii l ijl I I IL IIYLJLI LIILILIY I ttVlJl I I V I I IL I¥ILIVIL¥LIto VJ
CRAFTWORKS COMMUNITY LIMITED
Matters on whlch we are requlred to réport by èxcèption
In the light ol the kno￿edge and understanding ol the charitable company and ils enwronmenl obl8in8d in the course of
the audit. we havè not identified material mlsslatemenls in the Report of the Trustees.
We have nothing lo report in respecl of the following matters where the Companies Ael 2006 requires us lo report lo you
If, in our opinion..
adequate accounting records have not been kept or returns adequate for OUT audit have nol been recelved from
branches not visited by us,. or
the finandal slalemenls are not in agreement wlh the accDunling records and returns., or
certain disclosures ol trustees, remuneration specified by law are not made., or
we have not received all the informath'on and explanations we require for our audit,
Responslbllltles of trustees
As explained more fully in the Statement of Trustees, Responsibllilles, the Iruslees (who are also the directors of the
charllable company for the purposes of company lawl are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and
for being satisfied that they give a true and lair view, and for such internal control as the Iruslees delemiine is necessary
10 enable the prepaiation of financial statements Ih812re free from material misslalemenl, thelher due lo fraud or error,
In preparing the financial stalemenls, Ihe Iruslees are responsible for assessing the charitable company's ability lo
continue as a going cLIn￿r￿, disdosing, as applicable, rnallers related lo going concern and using the going concern
basis of accounting unless the Iruslees eithw intend lo liquidate the charitable company or lo cease operations, or have
no realistic allernalive bul lo do so.
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REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEM8ER
CRAFTWORKS COMAIUNifi LIMITED
Our Tesponsibllitles forthe audlt of Ihe financlal statements
Our objeolives are lo obtain reasonable assurance about whether Ihe financial 5tat8ments as a whole ar8 free from
material misstatement, vthelher due lo fraud or error, and lo issue a Report of the Independent Auditors that includes
our opin1￿. Reasonable assurance is a high level ol aSsUra￿e, bul is not a guarantee that an audit conducted In
accordance ￿th ISAS IUKI vill always detect a material misslatemenl wh8n il exists. Misstatements can aiise from
fraud or error and are consklered rnalerial If, individually or in Ihe aggregate, they coukj reasonably be expeGted to
influence the eciyvjmic decisvjns of users taken on the basis of Ihe8e financlal stalernents.
Irreguladt*s including fra￿ are Instartes of nonwcornpllance ￿th laws and r8Julalions. We deslgn procedures in Iln8
wlh our responsibililles outlined above, lo delecl material rnisslatements in respect of Srregularilie$ indudlro fraud. The
exlent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fiaud is detsiled below..
Our approach lo ￿￿en11￿.ng and assessing the risks of rnalerfal misstatement in respect of irregularitks, incI￿11￿j fraud
and non-compliance Nwlh laws and regulat￿, was as fdkK'.
- the engag6ft￿nt partner ensured that the engagement learn colkclSvely had the appropriate compelenrR, Capabil￿8$
and skills lo idenlfy or rec¢)Jnise nonoimpliance w*th applEable laws and regulallons.,
- we identifEd the laws and regulations applicable to the company IhroDah di8cuss¥)ns vmlh trustees and management
and ourexperience of the sector.,
we focused on specific laws and regulations which we considered may have a direct malerfal effect on the financial
slalernents or the operation8 01 the charitable company, inGludiro, bul Ml lirniw to, the Companles Act 20C6, the
Charities SORP 2019 and UK lax legi51alh)n',
we assessed the extent of compliance with the law8 aThJ reg￿atIOnS lden1rf￿d above Ihrough maklng enquiries cl
rnanagemenl., and
identified laws and regulallorB comrnunicated ￿thIn the audit team regularly and the tearn remainéd alert to
inslatKes of non40mplian￿ thro￿hOUl the audK.
We assess& the susceplibllity of the charitabl8 companls fln9[￿la1 slalements to materia misstatement, I￿uding
obtaining an understsnding of howfraud mtghl occur, by..
making enquiries ol rnanagemenl and the trustees as to where they cry￿{dered Ik£fe was suscepllbillty lo fraud, their
kn(Avledge of actual, suspected aThJ al￿ged fraud,.
- cOns￿er￿ng the inlemal controls In place lo miligale risks of fraud and non¥¢ompllancé vilh and regulations.
To a&Jress Ihe rfsk offraud through manajemenl bias aThJ overrije ofconlroLg, we..
- perfomwl analytical pr￿ed￿re$ lo identify any unusual or unexP￿ted relallonships,.
- tested joumal entries lo identify unusual transactions.,
- assessed whether judgements and assumptions rnade in dèterrnlning the accounting eslSmates set oul in note 1 were
indicative of potential bias., and
- Inves￿ated the ralthth behind signiflcanl or unusual Iransxlk)ns.
In resp)nse lo the risk of irregularities and nonthcomptlance wlh laws and regulations, we designed procedures which
Included, bul were not limited lo..
. agreeing financial staternenl dlsclo8iires lo underfying suppoilng d¢xumentslion,'
- reading Ihe minutes of meetings of those charged with govemance.,
- ewuiTrng of Tnanagemenl as to actual and polents'al liligalion and dairns., and
- revIe￿n9 correspondence with HMRC and relevant regulators such as the ESFA.
Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there Is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those
ading lo a rnalerial mS&8latemenl in the financia slalemenls or nonrycornpliance with regulation. This risk increases the
MO￿ that compliance with a law or wulat￿n is removed from the evenl8 and transactions refflected in the financial
statements, as we wll be less likely to be¢om6 aware ot instsnces of non-cornpllance. The risk i8 also greater regarding
irregularittés occumng due b fra￿ rather than error, as fraud Involves uilenlional Con￿alMent, forgery, collusion,
ornissiofi or MIS￿preSentation.
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REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF
CRAFTWORKS COMMUNITY LIMITED
A further d8scriplion of our resp0ns1bllil￿ for the aLbJit ol the financlal statements is I￿ated on the FinanGial Reporting
Council's website al vhvw.frc.org.uklaudilorsresponsibilities. This description forrns part of our Rewrt of the Independent
AuditotS.
U#• of our report
Thts report Is rnade solely lo the Charitab￿ companls members, as a body, in acC￿da￿e with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of
the Companps Act 21J)6. Our audit work has been undertaken so that M￿h1 slate lo the charitsble companls
member5 those mattels pAe required lo stale to them in an auditors, report and for no other purFose. To the fullest
extent pem)itted by law, we do not aGcept or assurne responsibility lo anyone other than the Charitab￿ company aThJ the
Charitable ¢ornpanls members as a body, forour audit work, for thi8 report, orfor the opinions we have forn￿d.
Cfair Rayner FCA DChA (Senior Slalutory Auditor)
for and on behawof Mccabe Ford Williams
Statutory Audkors and CharteTed Accountants
Bulldlng 1C63
Comforth Drive
Kent Science Park
siitlngbjume
Kent
ME9 8PX
Apr7, 2025
Date..
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCORPORATING AN INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 JULY 2024
Period
1.8.22
lo
29.7.23
Total
funds
Year Ended
29.7.24
Total
nds
Unieslricted
fund
Reslrlcted
funds
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
40
62,040
62,080
68,882
Charitable activities
Charitable Activit￿S
1,585,730
1,585,730
1,180,606
Other Irading activilles
12,087
12,087
40,479
Total
12.127
1,647,770
1,659,897
1,289,967
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
352
353
1,429
Charltable actlvltles
Charitable Aciivilies
9,276
1,504,715
1,513,991
1,214,180
Total
9,277
1,505,067
1,514,344
1,215,609
NET INCOME
2,850
142,703
145,553
74,358
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought fO￿ard
801
184,807
185,608
111,250
TOTAL FUNDS CARR5ED FORWARD
3,651
327,510
331,161
185,608
The notes fomi part of thes8 finanoal slalemenls
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BALANCE SHEET
29 JULY2024
29.7.24
Total
funds
29.7.23
Total
funds
Unreslricled
tund
R8slricled
funds
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
13
40,910
40,910
38,844
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank
14
869
382,264
869
385,916
5,470
214,340
3,652
3,652
383,133
386,785
219,810
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due wlhin one year
15
196,5341
{96,5341
173,046)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
3,652
286,599
290,251
146,764
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
3,652
327,509
331,161
185,608
NET ASSETS
3,652
327,509
331,161
185,608
FUNDS
Unreslricled funds
Reslricled funds
16
3,652
327,509
801
184,807
TOTAL FUNDS
331,161
185,608
The financial slalemenls were approved by the Board of Trustees and aulhorised for issue on
and were signed on ils behalf by..
J Lewis- Trustee
The noles fom part of these financial slalem6nls
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CASH FLOW STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 JULY 2024
Period
1.8.22
lo
29.7.23
Year Ended
29.7.24
Notes
Cash flows from opèratlng actlvltlès
Cash generated from operalions
122,343
(19,5061
Net cash W0￿￿ed byl(used inl operating activities
122,343
119,506)
Cash flows from Investing activities
Purchase of tsngible fixed assets
Sale of tangible fixed assets
Capital grants from ESFA
(12,8071
16,584)
7,199
68,882
62,040
Nel cash provided by investing activities
49,233
69,497
Change in cash and cash equivalents In
the reportlng perlod
Cash and cash equivalents at th8
beglnnlng of the reportlng perfod
171,576
49,991
214,340
184,349
Cash and ¢a$h equlval6nts at the end of
the reportlng p•riod
385,916
214,340
The notes form part of these financial s181ements
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NOTES TO THE CASH FLOW STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 JULY2024
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Pariod
1.8.22
lo
29.7.23
Year Ended
29.7.24
Nèt Income for the reporting pèriod las pèr the Statement of Flnanclal
Actlvltlesl
Adlustmènts for:
Depreciation charges
Loss on disposal of ftxed assets
Capital grants from ESFA
Decreasellincreasel in debtors
Increaselldecreasel in uedilors
145,553
74,358
10,740
8,429
644
(68,8821
12,3361
131,7191
162,0401
4,602
23,488
Net Cash provld6d byllused Inl operations
122,343
If9,506}
ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS
AI 30.7.23
Cash flow
At 29.7,24
Net ¢a$h
Cash al bank
214,340
f71,576
385,916
214,340
171,576
385,916
Total
214,340
171,576
385,916
The noles lomi part of these financial stslements
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 JULY 2024
COMPANY STATUS
The ccmpany is a private company limited by guarantee and consequently does not have share capital.The
company is incorporated in England and Wales.The company obtained charitable stalus on 16 February 2023
and is a registered charity,
The presentation currency ol the financial slalemenls is the Pound Sterling (£1.
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statemènts
The finanrial statements of Ihe charitable company, which is a public benefit enlily under FRS 102, have been
prepared in accordance vmth the Charilies SORP {FRS 1021 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement
of Recommended Practice applicable to charities prepailng their accounts in accordance with the FinancAal
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 leffeclive 1 January 20191,,
Finanrial Reporting Standard 102 'The Finanaal Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republlc of
Ireland, and the Companies Act 2006. The financial slalemenls have been prepared under the historical cost
convention.
Crttlcal accounting judgèments and key sources of èstlmatlon uncertalnty
In the application of Ihe Gharilable company's a¢oounling policies,managemenl is required lo make
judgemenls,estimales and assumptions about the carying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily
apparent from other sources.The estimate and underlying assutllplions are based on historical experience and
other factors that are considered relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The eslimales and undertying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis.Revisions lo accounting eslimales
are recognised in the pen(yJ lo which the estimate is revtsed. If the revision affects only Ihal period or in the
period of the revision and lulure periods if the revision affects both current and future periods.
The key sources of esl'mation uncertainly Ihat have a significant effect on the amounts recognised in the
financial slalemenls are the depreciation charges that are calculated wlh reference lo the useful èconomic life of
fixed assets.
Going conc&m
Tre Injsleès assess whether the use of going concem is appropri81è i.e. whether there are any maltsrial
uncertainties related lo events or conditions that may cast significant doubl on the ability of the company lo
continue as a going concem. The Iruslees make this assessment in respect of a p6riLxJ for al least one year from
. the dale of authorisalion for issue of tho financial statements and have concluded that the charity has adequate
resources lo continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future and ther8 are no material uncertainties
about the charities ability lo continue as a going concem, thus they Gonlinue lo adopl the going concern basis of
accounting in preparing Ihe finanejal slalemenls.
Income
Income is included in the Stalemenl of Financial Activities (Sofal when the charity become enlilled lo, and Is
probably certain to receive,Ihe income and the amount ol the income can be rneasured ￿￿th sufficient reliabilily.
Where income has related expenditure the income and related expendlture is reported gTOSS in Ihe SOFA.
Donalions and Legacies
Voluntary income received by way ol granls,donalions and gifts, is induded in the SOFA when receivable and
only when the charity has unconditional enlillemenl lo the income.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS . continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 JULY2024
ACCOUNTING POLICIES. continued
Incomè
Revenue Grants
Grants are included in the slalernenl of financial Activities on a receivable basls. The balance of income
received for specific pu￿OSe$ bul not expended during the period is shown in the relevant funds on the balance
sheel.Where income is received in advance of meeting any performance-relaled conditions there is not
unconditional enllllement lo the income and ils recognition is deferrèd and included in creditors as deferred
income until the perfom)ance-mlatÈd Wfyndilions are rnel. .Where enlillemenl occurs before income is received,
the income is accrued.
Capltal Grants
Capital grants are recognised In ftjll when there Is an uncondllional enlillemenl lo the granl.Un$penl amounts of
capital grants are reflected In the balance sheet in the reslricled fixed asset fund.
Expendlture
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as therè is a legal or constnjctive obligation committing the
charity lo that expenditure, il is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and
the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and
has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related lo the category. Where costs cannot be
directly allribuled lo particular headings they have been allocated lo activities on a basis consislenl with the use
of resources.
Expenditure on Raising Funds comprise the Gosls assorialed with allracting volunlary income,fundraising costs
and investment management costs.
Expenditure on Charitable actiwlies comprise the costs incurred by the charity in the dèlivery of its acliwlies and
seNces in the furtherance ol ils objects,including the making of grants and govemance costs.
Governan￿ costs include those costs associated wlh meeting the conslilulional and slalulory requirement of
the charily,including any audillindependenl examination fees,cosls linked lo the strategic management of the
charily, together wdh a share ol the other adminislralion costs.
Other expenditure are support costs nol allocated lo a particular activity.
Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
Fixed Assets are recognised al cost and depreciation is provided al the following annu81 rates in order lo write
off each asset over ils eslimaled useful life.
Buildings
Fixlures,Fillings &Equiprnenl
10.10 Slraiqhl Line.
25¢1, Reducing Balance.
Trade and other debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the selllemenl amount due after any trade discount
offared.Prepaymenls are valued al the arnounl prepaid nel of any trade discounts due.
Cash and cash equlvalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash at bank and on hand,demand deposits with banks and other short
-lem highly Liquid investments wilh original rnalurilies of thre8 months or less and bank overdrafts in the
slalemenl of financial posilion,bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings or current liabilities.ln the Slalemenl
of Gash flows, cash and cash equivalents are shown net Df bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand and
form an inlegml part of the company's cash management.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 JULY 2024
ACCOUNTING POLICIES- continuèd
Taxatlon
The charity is exempl from corporation lax on ils charilable adiwties.
Fund accounting
Unreslricled funds can be used in accordance with the charitsble objectives al the discretion of the Iruslees.
Reslrided funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes wlhln the objects of the charity. Reslriclions
arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised lor particular reslri¢led purposes.
Further explanatlon of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes lo the financial stslem6nts.
Penslon costs and other post-retlrement beneflts
The charitable company opèrates a defined contribution plan for rts employees. A defined Contribution plan is a
penslon plan under which the company pays fixed contributions into a separat8 enlily. Once the contribution
have been paid the Gompany has no further payments obligations. charitable companvs pension scheme are
charged lo the Slalemenl of Financial Activities in the period lo which they relate.
Trade and other credltors
Short term creditors are measured al the transaction price,olher uedilors and provisions are reoognised where
the charity has a present obligalic>n resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds lo
a third party and the amount due lo sellle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliabty.credilors and
provisions are normally reeognised al their selllemenl amount after allowing for any Irade discounts due.
Leased assets
Where the Charity enters into a lease which entails taking substantially all the risks and Tewards of ownership of
an assel,Ihe lease is treated as a finance lease.
Lease which do not transfèr subslanlially all the risks and rewards of ownership lo charity are classified as
oper81ing leases.
Assets held under finance lease are initially recognised as assets of the charity at their fair value al the inception
of the lease or,if lower,al the present value of the minimum lease paymenls,The corresponding liability to the
lessor is included in the balance sheet dale as a finance lease obligalion.Lease payments are 8PPOrtioned
between finance expenses and reduction of the lease obligalion so as lo achieve a constant rale of interest on
the remaining balance of th8 liability.Finance expenses are rec4)gnised immedialely,unless they are diredy
allribulable lo quality'ng assels,in which case they are capilalised in accordance with Ihe tharily's polioy on
borrowing costs.
Assets held under finance leases are depreciated in the sarne way as owned assets.
Operating lease payments aTe recognised as an expense on a slraighl.line basis over the lease lerm.ln the
events Ihal lease incentives are received lo enter inlo operating leases,such incentives are recognised as a
liability. The aggregale benefit ol incentives is recognised as a reduction of rental èxpanse on a slraiohl.line
basis.
Agency Arrangements
The charitable company acts as an agent in dislribuling bursary funds from ESFA.Paymenls re￿iVed from
ESFA and subsequent disbursements lo sludenls are excluded from the slalemenl of financial 8clivilies as Ihg
charitable cornpany doas not have control over the charitable application of the funds.The charitable company
does not currenlly allocate any percentage of funding towards ils own 8dminislralion costs. The funds received
and paid, and any balances hald are disclosed in nole19.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- contlnued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 JULY 2024
DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
Period
1.8.22
lo
29.7.23
Year Ended
29.7.24
Donations
Capltal Grants
40
62,040
68,882
62,080
68,882
Grants received, included in thè above, are as follows..
Period
7.8.22
lo
29.7.23
Year Ended
29.7.24
ESFA Bulldings & Assets Allocation
62,040
68,882
OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
Pariod
1.8.22
Year Ended
29.7.24
29.7.23
Provision of Staff
Insurance Claims
12,087
38,270
2,209
12,087
40,479
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS . continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 JULY 2024
INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Period
1.8.22
lo
29.7.23
Year Ended
29.7.24
Activity
Charitable Activities
Grants
1,585,730
1,180,606
Grants received, included in the a￿Ve, are as follows-
Period
1.8.22
lo
29.7.23
Year Ended
29.7.24
ESFA Funding Elemen11
ESFA Funding Element 2
ESFA Funding Elemenl 3
ESFA Tuition Fund
SENCO Funding & Training
Free School Meals
ESFA Te8Gher Mentoring Programme
542,505
468,000
565,237
3,249
421,846
366,000
325,655
5,055
54,507
7,543
4,749
1,990
1,585,730
1,180,606
RAISING FUNDS
othèr tradlng activilies
Period
1.8.22
lo
29.7.23
Year Ended
29.7.24
Advertising & Marketing
353
1,429
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 JULY 2024
CHARITABLE ACTivrriES COSTS
Support
costs (see
note 81
Direct
Costs
Totals
Charitable Acliviti8S
1,481,114
32,877
1,513,991
SUPPORT COSTS
Governancè
costs
Charltable Activdies
32,877
NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITUREI
Net incomellexp6ndilurel is slated after charglngllcredilingl..
Peiiod
1.8.22
to
29.7.23
Year Ended
29.7.24
Auditors, remuneration
Auditors, remuneration for non audit work
Depreciation - owned assets
Deficit on disposal of fixed assets
9,625
2,915
10,741
9,600
8,429
644
10. TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no Iruslees, remuneration or other benefits lor the year ended 29 July 2024 nor for the wriod ended
29 July 2023.
Trustees, 8xpenses
Period
1.8.22
to
29.7.23
Year Ended
29.7.24
Tnjslees, expenses
34
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continued...

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Qontinued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 JULY 2024
11. STAFF COSTS
Perfod
1.8.22
to
29.7.23
Year Ended
29.7.24
Wages and Salaries
Sotmal security costs
Other pension eosls
944,838
68,730
16,164
787,190
67,927
14,885
1,029,732
870,002
Tolal amount ol employee salary and benefits recieved by key management personnel is.. £186,897 12023..
£129,826)
The average monthly number of employees during the yeaT was as follows..
Period
1.8.22
to
29.7.23
Year Ended
29.7.24
Management
Delivery of Services
39
33
43
36
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,tx)o.
12. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unreslricled
fund
Reslrioled
funds
Total
funds
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
DonalB)ns and legacies
68,882
68,882
Charltable actlvltles
Charitable Activities
1,180,606
1,180,606
Other Iradino aclivilies
40,479
40,479
Total
40,479
1,249,488
1,289,967
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
1,429
1,429
Charitable activitles
Charitable Activities
39,678
1,174,502
1,214,180
Total
39,678
1,175,931
1,215,609
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS . contlnued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 JULY2024
12.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES- continued
Unreslricted
fund
Restricted
funds
Total
funds
NET INCOME
801
73,557
74,358
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought fotward
111,250
111,250
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
801
184,807
185,608
13. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Improvements
lo
propety
Fixtures
and
fittings
Totals
COST
At 30 July 2023
Additions
27,355
30,662
12,807
58,017
12,807
Al 29 July 2024
27,355
43,469
70,824
DEPRECIATION
AI 30 July 2023
Charge for year
6,320
2,736
12,853
8,005
19,173
fO,741
At 29 July 2024
9,056
20,858
29,914
NET BOOK VALUE
At 29 Juty 2024
18,299
22,611
40,910
At 29 July 2023
21,035
17,809
38,844
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 JULY 2024
14. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
29.7.24
29.7.23
Trade debtors
Other debtors
2,263
3,207
869
869
5,470
15. CREDITORS.. AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
29.7.24
29.7.23
Trade creditors
Social security and other taxes
Other creditors
Accrued expenses
528
26,315
58,051
11,64Q
1,148
20,068
40,430
11,400
96,534
73,046
16. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Nel
ovemenl
in funds
Al
30.7.23
Al
29.7.24
Unreslrfcted funds
Gener81 fund
801
2,851
3,652
Reslrlcted funds
ESFA Funding Elemen11
ESFA Funding Elemenl 2
ESFA Funding Element 3
SENCO Funding & Training
Free School Meals
ESFA Buildings & Assets Allocation
67,792
18,200
26,591
36,753
2,469
33,002
23,914
41,244
105,648
136,753)
12,138)
10,787
91,706
59,444
132,239
331
43,789
184,807
142,702
327,509
TOTAL FUNDS
185,608
145,553
331,161
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - contlnuèd
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 JULY 2024
16.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued
Net movement In lunds, included in the above are as follows..
Incoming
resources
Resources
éxpended
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
12,127
19,2761
2,851
Restrlcted funds
ESFA Funding Element1
ESFA Funding Element 2
ESFA Funding Element 3
ESFA Tuition Fund
SENCO Funding & Training
Free Sdiool Meals
ESFA Buildings & Assets Allocation
ESFA Teacher Mentoring Programme
542,505
468,000
565,237
3,249
1518,5911
1426,7561
1459,5891
13,2491
(36,753)
16,8871
151,2531
11,9901
23,914
41,244
105,648
136,7531
{2,1381
10,787
4,749
62,040
1,990
1,647,770
{1,505,0681
142,702
TOTAL FUNDS
1,659,897
11,514,344>
145,553
Comparatlves for movement in funds
Nel
movernenl
in lunds
Al
29.7.23
Al 1.8.22
Unrestrlcted funds
General fund
801
801
Restricted funds
ESFA Funding Element1
ESFA Funding Element 2
ESFA Funding Element 3
SENCO Funding & Training
Free School Meals
ESFA Buildings & Assets Al0￿110n
47,282
20,510
18,200
26,591
3,586
2,469
2,201
67,792
18,200
26,591
36,753
2,469
33,002
33,167
30,801
111,250
73,557
184,807
TOTAL FUNDS
111,250
74,358
185,608
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - conllnued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 JULY 2024
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- contlnued
Comparative nel movemenl in funds, induded in the above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestrlcted funds
General fund
40,479
(39,678)
801
Rèstrlcled funds
ESFA Funding Elemen11
ESFA Funding Element 2
ESFA Funding Element 3
ESFA Tuition Fund
SENCO Funding & Training
Free Sch￿1 Meals
ESFA Buildings & Assets Allocation
421,846
366,000
325,655
5,055
54,507
7,543
68,882
1401,3361
1347,800)
1299,0641
{5,0551
(5LI,g211
15,0741
166,6811
20,510
18,200
26,591
3,586
2,469
2.201
1,249,488
11,175,931)
73,557
TOTAL FUNDS
1,289,967
11,215,609)
74,358
17. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT OBLIGATIONS
The company 0￿rateS a defined contribution scheme. The provider of the scheme is NEST. During the year the
harily conlribuled £18,46512023'.£14,8851. There was an OL)tstanding ba5ance of £3,072. paid on 9th August
202412023.'£3,3931
18. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
During the year the company rnade s818S to Brogdale CIC of £3,04812023.' £3,320) and made payments lo them
of £131,52712023.' £52,840). Al the year end the nel amount owing by Brogdale CIC was £Nil12023.' £2,914
owèd by Brogdale CIC).
During the year the company also made sales to Vibe Commijnlty Limited of £8,014 (2023: £35,323) and m8dè
payments to Ihem of £1,956 (2023.. £4,479). Al the year end the nel amount owing by Vibe Community Limited
was £Nil12023'. £1,338 owed by Vibe Communily Limiledl.
The CEOI Prinapal R O'Neill ol Ihe charily has a dose lamily relationship with F Q'Neill who is also a member ol
key rnanagemenl personnel.The value of femuneralion and other bonefils received in respect of their
employment was as follows-
R O'NÈlll
Remuneration £40,000 - £50.OLXI12023 '. £ 40,000- £50,000)
Empk)yee Pension £l,000- £2,00012023.' £1,000- £ 2,0001
F O'Nelll
Remuneration £40,000- £50,00012023 '. £ 30,000- £40,000)
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 JULY 2024
18.
RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES- continued
Employee Pension £1,000- £2,000 (2023.. £ o- £9991.
19, BURSARY FUNDS
The charitable company dislribules bursary funds lo students as an agent ofthe ESFA. In the year under review
the charitable company received £57,39012023.' £41,559) and disbursed £46,37912023 £30,939) of the funds.
An amount of £38,13612023 £27,125) is included in other creditors relating lo undislribuled funds, that if not
disbursed in the next financial year will be repayable to the ESFA.
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CRAFTWORKS COMMUNITY LIMITED
ETAILED STATEMENT OF FI
NCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 JULY
24
Period
1.8.22
Year Ended
29.7.24
29.7.23
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and lega¢les
Donations
Capital Grants
40
62,040
68,882
62,080
68,882
Othertradlng actlvliies
Provision of Staff
Insurance Claims
12,087
38,270
2,209
12,087
40,479
Charitable actlvltl•s
Grants
1,585,730
1,180,606
Total Incomlng resources
1,659,897
1,289,%7
EXPENDITURE
Olhertrading actlvlll¢i
Advertising & Marketlng
353
1,429
Charitable adlvttl
Wages
Soclal security
Pensions
Temporary Staff
Educational Supplies
Examinalv)n Fees
Staff Developmenl & Tralning
Free Schjol Meals
Sundries
Hire of Plant rn&h4nery
Techmlogy C4)sts
Travel & Subsislenr
Telephone
Rent and Rates
Carried forw*d
944,839
68,730
16,164
134,937
18.501
12,319
9,119
6,887
787,19)
67,927
14,885
54,324
13,261
13,729
7,523
5,074
28
9,909
19,336
21,093
12,101
19,907
1,046,287
176
13.494
22,060
11,797
22,909
1,288,235
This page ¢kns not fofm wt of th8 Statutory financial statements
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CRAFTWORKS COMMUNITY LIM
TED
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 JULY 2024
TIES
Period
1.8.22
lo
29.7.23
Ye* End8J
29.7.24
Charitable activitl•s
Brought fo(wwd
Energy Costs
Insuran
RepaiTr & renewals
Legal & Professional Costs
Postage and slalionery
staff Development & TralniThJ
Bank Charges
Improvements to property
Fixtures and Ilttings
Loss on sale of tangible fixed assets
1,288,235
19,797
17,671
79,098
31,712
15,775
17,638
388
2,735
8,005
1,046,287
16,234
14,205
68,837
15,031
8,176
2.735
5,694
644
1,481,114
1,187,146
Support costs
Governance costs
Trustees, expenses
Auditors, remuneralion
Auditors, remuneration for Trjn audit work
Accountancy fees
9,625
2,915
20,337
17,4Q)
32,877
27,034
Total resources expended
1,514,344
1,215,809
Net Income
145,553
74,358
ThÈs page does not ftim part of the statutory financial slalemenls
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CRA6309 - Accounts Y.E 29 July 2024 (client
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