REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 13181228 (England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1201980
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 JULY 2025
FOR
CRAFTWORKS COMMUNITY LIMITED
McCabe Ford Williams
Statutory Auditors and Chartered Accountants
Building 1063
Cornforth Drive
Kent Science Park
Sittingbourne
Kent
ME9 8PX
CRAFTWORKS COMMUNITY LIMITED
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 JULY 2025
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Report of the Trustees |
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Report of the Independent Auditors |
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Statement of Financial Activities |
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Balance Sheet |
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Cash Flow Statement |
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Notes to the Cash Flow Statement |
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Notes to the Financial Statements |
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CRAFTWORKS COMMUNITY LIMITED
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 JULY 2025
TRUSTEESS Bounds
J Lewis
L McLeod
J Davis-Marks
REGISTERED OFFICE45 St. Lukes Road
Maidstone
Kent
ME14 5AS
REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER 13181228 (England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1201980
INDEPENDENT AUDITORSMcCabe Ford Williams
Statutory Auditors and Chartered Accountants
Building 1063
Cornforth Drive
Kent Science Park
Sittingbourne
Kent
ME9 8PX
SOLICITORS Girlings
Stourside Place
Station Road
Ashford
Kent
TN23 1PP
BANKERS Natwest Bank
Western Avenue
Waterside
Chatham Maritime
Kent
ME4 4RT
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CRAFTWORKS COMMUNITY LIMITED
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 JULY 2025
The trusteeswho are alsodirectorsof the charityfor the purposesof the CompaniesAct 2006,presenttheirreport with
thefinancialstatementsofthecharityfortheyearended29July2025.Thetrusteeshaveadoptedtheprovisions of
AccountingandReportingbyCharities:StatementofRecommendedPracticeapplicabletocharitiespreparing their
accountsinaccordancewiththeFinancialReportingStandardapplicableintheUK andRepublicofIreland(FRS 102)
(effective 1 January 2019).
The accountingreferencedate is 29 July 2025, however,as is permittedthe accountshave been made up for the period
1 August 2024 to 31 July 2025.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and activities
TheaimoftheCraftworksCollegeis'tocreateasafespaceforyoungpeopleandadultstobeandfeelvalued where
theycanmakepositivesocialconnectionsandthrive.'Thecollegeprovideseducationandtrainingtoyoung people
aged16to25withspecialeducationalneedsanddisabilities(SEND),includingmentalhealthneeds.Theobjective is
for learnersaged 16-24to go onto a studyprogrammeaccessingvocationalqualificationsfrom Entry Levelto Level 2/3.
Studentsstudya rangeof subjects,includingPracticalHorticulture,CreativeCraft,Foodand Cookeryand Farm Animal
Care.All studentshave Englishand Mathslessons,PersonalDevelopmentSessions,and interventionsto support their
access to learning, all students are given the opportunity to engage in Enrichment activities and Work Experience.
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OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Significant activities
The issues
AtpresentCraftworksCollegehas109studentsenrolled;ofthese109learners,92.7%holdanEHCP,5.5%do not,
and1.8%wearecurrentlysupportingtheirneedsassessmentwiththehopetoobtainanEHCpforthem.The current
needsprofilereflects3.7%ADHD,34.9%ASC,10.1%PMLD,44.0%SEMH,and7.3%SLCD,highlighting the
complexityof the cohort.107 studentsare fundedby Kentlocalauthority,2studentsare fundedthroughMedway local
authority.All studentsare in receiptof fundingfromthe ESFA.We recognisedthatmanystudentswho jointhe college
haveexperienceda difficulttimeineducation,thiscouldbeduetoa disability,educationallyorotherwise,a childhood
trauma,poormentalhealthoravarietyofotherreasons.Asaresultofthismanyofourlearnershavebeen NEET.
Craftworks College understands that our students frequently have a negative attitude towards education.
The changes the charity looks to make
CraftworksCollegeCharityvocationalcoursesareimplementedthroughcomprehensiveproject-basedwork that
imersivelyembedsEnglish,IT,Mathematics,EHCpoutcomes,andPersonalDevelopment(includinglifeskills) into
everydayactivities.Workingin a project-basedway givesa realworldapplicationto learning.Studentsare exposed to
thesequencingofkeyskillswithintheircoresubjectsothatstudentscanseelinksbetweendifferentareas of
knowledgeandskillsandrecognisethatsomeknowledgeandskillsaretransferable.Eachprojecttakesinto account
thebuildingofskills,embedding,andhard-wiringtheknowledgethroughsequencing,repetition,practical application,
andassessment.Thisproject-basedapproachtolearningsuccessfullybuildsconfidenceforyoungpeople, practically
applyingtheirskills,and workingas partof a teamand makeslearningfun.Thisbuildsa senseof belongingand pride
in what they achieve,connectingthe learningfrom educationto the skillsneededfor the worldof work and independent
living.Studentsof all abilitiescan find a part to play and gain skillsand knowledgethat lead to qualifications.The impact
thishas is that theseskillsseamlesslytranslateto supportthemacrossmanyof the experiencesthat awaiteach young
personaftercollege.Theyhaverepeatedlyusedtheskillsina varietyof projectsto demonstrateapplicationin various
guises.Thissequencedandregularlyassessedapproachmeansstudentshavehadthenecessaryguidance, support
and encouragement,allowingthem to plan a futurewhere they can feel safe, make socialconnections,learn,and thrive;
i.e.enteringintoemployment,furthereducation,supportedapprenticeships,volunteering,makingfriends, living
independently with the confidence to try new things.
How achievement of aims aid's the charity's future purpose
CraftworksCollegeCharitylooksto providestudentswith qualificationsto enablethemto accessthe worldof work. To
providelifeskillstoensuretheyareabletobeasindependentaspossibleandtomakepositivesocial connections
enablingthemtotakepartinsociety.Bysupportingstudentstoachievetheseaimsweasacharitymeetour future
aimsof supportingthosewith disabilitiesto havegoodaccessto opportunitiesreducingthe gap betweenthosewho are
mainstream and those who have additional needs.
Strategies for achieving aims
The collegehas 6 sites:3 in AshfordcomprisingFood with Friendscafé whichis situatedinsidea government Gateway
PlusbuildingincentralAshford;StoursideFarm,whichislocatedontheWyvernSchoolsiteforSEND;and Muddy
WelliescommunityfarmwhichisinSmeeth:2sitesareinFaversham;BrogdaleFarm,theoriginalsitelocated within
the homeof the NationalFruitCollection;anda GeorgianandVictorianWalledGardenin Faversham.The main office
andothersiteis CulnellsFarmin Iwade.Manyof thesitesareruralto supporttheprovisionof localservicesto young
people who live in those communities.
Thereisaclearadmissionsprocesswhereparents,schools,colleges,andthelocalauthoritycanask Craftworks
Collegetoconsiderthestudentassuitableandofferthemaplace.Potentialstudentsandparents/carersare sent
informationaboutthe college,offereda site visit,tasterday, phasedinductionif required,and can look at the website to
gainfurtherknowledge.InformationissentinCommunicateandPrintaccessibleformatif requiredandvideoscan 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
Eachstudentis baselinedtakingintoconsiderationtheirpriorknowledgeneeds,theirPLR (PriorLearningRecord) and
preferencesthenplacedonapathwaythatworkswiththeWavesModelofIntervention,whichsupports personal
developmentand well-beingas theymovethroughtheirpathwayon theirjourneywith us (UniversalPathway, Targeted
Pathway,SpecialistPathway).Thisenablesthestudenttohavetherightlevelofsupportinallcurriculumareas -
Vocational, Maths, English, Work Experience, and Wellbeing.
Ourvaluesandethosunderpinallaspectsofcollegelife.Thecollegeisstructuredtoallowstudentstohave small
classeswithlocalworkexperienceopportunitiestosupporttheminparticipatingincommunitylife.The6sites across
theSwaleandAshforddistrictshelpreducetraveltimesforlearnersandbuildsocialconnectionsintheir local
communities.Welooktounderstandandworkwitheachindividual,viewingthemasa wholepersonratherthan their
diagnosisandempoweringthemtomaketheirownchoices.Wefocusonthepositiveandcreateacultureof social
inclusion,choice,andsharedrespectwhilstpromotingresponsibility.Wesupportyoungpeopleinsettinggoals for
themselvesandencouragefamiliestobepartnersinthisprocess.Weareconsciousthatprofessionalsshouldbe 'on
tap' and not 'on top', there to signpost support and opportunities to encourage self-learning.
Ourbehaviourandattitudesstrategyseeksto supportlearnersin recognising,understanding,andcommunicating their
emotions,behaviours,andattitudessothattheycanprocesshowtheyarefeeling,developeffective coping
mechanisms,and learnto regulatethesegivingthem lifestrategiesthat enablethem to accesseducation, employment,
and community.
We promotea calmenvironmentwhereall feelsafe,respected,and valued.We set a strongfocuson high attendance
and punctualityencouragingstudentsto adoptthe expectationsthat will be requiredfor the worldof work and to access
education to the full.
Ourbehaviourandattitudestrategyoutlinesa processthatcaninformandcreatea positiveculturethatalignswith the
Craftworksethos.Acultureofbuildingpositiverelationships,acceptingandcelebratingdifferences,and taking
responsibilityforourthoughts,behaviours,andactions,sothatweandotherscanexperiencepositivewell-being and
thrive in life.
How we measure progress
We measureprogressfor eachstudentbasedon theirprogressfrom theirstartingpoints.Each studentis baselined on
startingintheirEnglish,maths,vocationalsubjectandagainsttheirEducationandHealthCareplantargets.They are
set long term targetsand termlyshort targets.We recordtheirachievementseach term, trackingtheirprogress towards
academicachievementsandpersonalgoals.Asapost-16specialistprovidercollegewearealsoregulatedby Ofsted
inspections,theseprovidea measureforourprogressagainstnationalstandards.CraftworksCollegeCharityis rated
overall as a Good provider with Outstanding provision in our Personal Development.
Public benefit
The fundingthat we have receivedfrom the ESFA, DfE, KCC and other localauthoritiesis £2,043,046This has enabled
us to providethe educationfor the studentsin thisacademicyear.Studentshavelearnedskillsin maths,English, their
chosenvocationalsubject,lifeskillsandconsideredthe widerneedsof how theyfit intosociety.Throughduerigour at
boardmeetings,throughobservations,supervisorymeetings,regularlyseeingaccountsquestioningthe finance
manager,the CharitableCompany'strusteeshave compliedwith their duty to have due regardto the guidanceon public
benefit published by the Charity Commission.
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STRATEGIC REPORT
Achievements and performance Charitable activities
A Summary of the main achievements in the year with reference to the charity's objects :
Impact: Destinations of Leavers who left college in July 2025 progressed as follows:
43 Students left the college
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10 (23.26%) of whom are in paid employment,
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2 (4.65%)are on apprenticeships,
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1 (2.33%) on an internship,
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13 (30.23%) progressed to full time mainstream further education or specialist further education,
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8 (18.60%) are in independent skills environments,
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9 (20.93%) remain NEET, 4 of which are extreme safeguarding cases.
Success rates of accredited learning for Vocational Programmes of Study (2024-25)
Full Qualification achievement |
|
|
|
in Vocational Programme of |
|
|
With Partial |
Study (%) |
2024/25 |
24/25 Leaner Numbers |
Achievements |
Horticulture |
78.6% |
22/28 |
92.9% |
Creative Crafts |
85.7% |
18/21 |
90.5% |
Farm Animal Care |
78.9% |
15/19 |
94.7% |
Food and Cookery |
100% |
4/4 |
|
Overall |
81.9% |
59/72 |
|
English and maths Overall Achievement Rates 24-25
WehaveputaconcertedeffortintoworkingwiththeEnglishandMathsteams.TheEnglishandmathsresults have
significantlyimprovedas indicatedbelow.The fullanalysisand the breakdownof levelscan be foundbelowthe subject
achievement rates.
Subject |
22/23 Rate |
23/24 Rate |
24/25 Rate |
Learner Number |
+ / - |
Overall English |
Actual 42.4% |
Actual 43.75% |
Actual 75% |
24/32 Full Claims |
+31.25% |
Reading |
Overall 43% |
Overall 63.63% |
Overall 72.73% |
24/33 |
+9.1% |
SLC |
Actual 67% |
Actual 72.2% |
Actual 100% |
29/29 |
+27.8% |
Writing |
Overall 29% |
Overall 33.33% |
Overall 80% |
28/35 |
+46.67% |
Overall maths |
25% |
25% |
60.6% |
20/33 |
+35.6% |
Overall E&M FS |
36.79% |
46.7% |
77.69% |
101/130 entries |
+30.99% |
Overall,thereisasignificantupwardtrendintheoverallEnglishandmathsresults.Mathshasmadegreatstrides in
improvingtheirachievementratescomparedto the previoustwo years.Englishhas made exceptionalprogresswith the
Speaking, Listening and Communication and Writing results in particular which was previously an area for improvement
Success Rates EHCP Outcomes
Success Rates EHCP Outcomes |
|
Outcome fully achieved (%) |
2024/25 |
Further Education Employment and Training (Cognitional and Learning) |
34% |
Participating in Society (Communication and Interaction) |
44% |
Being as Healthy as Possible in Adult Life (Social Emotional and Mental Health) |
25% |
Independent Living (Sensory and Physical) |
59% |
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Outcomeachievementdata for 2024/25shows a reductionacrossseveralareas when comparedto previousyears. This
changedoesnotreflectadeclineinstudentprogress,butadeliberatestrengtheningofhowoutcomesare defined,
measured,andevidenced.Astructuredtarget-settingprogrammewasintroducedtobreaklong-termEHCP outcomes
intosmaller,measurablesteps.Thishasenabledmoreaccuratetrackingofprogressthroughouttheyear,rather than
relyingonend-pointjudgmentsalone.Whilethishasresultedinmorecautiousreportingoffullachievementin-year, it
providesafarmorerobustanddefensiblepictureofimpact.Weanticipatethatthisapproachwillleadto stronger
outcome data over time, with clearer evidence of progression and sustained achievement moving forward.
Attendance Data
2024/25 |
Programme of Study (%) |
Term 2 |
Term 6 |
|
Animal Care |
72% |
76% |
|
Creative Craft |
66% |
59% |
|
Horticulture |
62% |
60% |
|
Food and Cookery |
83% |
90% |
|
Maths and English |
65% |
55% |
AttendanceacrossProgrammesofStudyin2024/25showsgenerallystableengagement,withpositivegainsin key
practicalpathways.AnimalCareandFoodandCookerybothdemonstratedimprovedattendancebetweenTerm2 and
Term6,withFoodandCookeryshowingparticularlystrongengagementbytheendoftheyear.Attendance within
CreativeCraftandHorticultureshowedslightdeclinesoverthesameperiod.Thiswasprimarilylinkedto individual
studentsexperiencingfluctuatingwellbeingandattendancechallengesratherthanreducedengagementwith the
curriculumitself.Inresponse,targetedattendanceactionplanswereimplemented,alongsideincreasedpastoral and
wellbeing support to stabilise engagement.
Attendancein Mathsand EnglishreducedbetweenTerm2 and Term6, reflectingknownbarriersfor thiscohort around
confidence,anxiety,andpriornegativeexperiencesofformallearning.Thesesessionsweresupported through
differentiateddelivery,flexibleapproaches,andcloserintegrationwithvocationallearningtoimproveaccessibility and
sustain participation.
Retention data
Year (# of students) |
2022/23 (79) |
2023/24 (91) |
2024/25 (93) |
Student Retention |
87.34% (69) |
89% (81) |
88% (82) |
Withdrew within Term 1 (42-cut-off) |
6.33% (5) |
4% (4) |
7% (7) |
Withdrew in-year (Oct-July) |
6.33 (5) |
7% (6) |
4% (4) |
Studentretentionhas remainedconsistentlystrongyearon year,despiteincreasingoverallstudentnumbers. Retention
improvedfrom87.34%in2022/23to89%in2023/24andremainedhighin2024/25at88%,representing82of 93
studentsretained.Thisdemonstratesthestabilityoftheprovisionasthecollegecontinuestogrowand support
increasingly complex cohorts.
In2024/25,therewasaslightincreaseinwithdrawalswithinthefirst42days.Thisreflectsearlieridentification of
studentsforwhomCraftworksCollegewasnotthemostappropriatelong-termprovision,enablingtimelytransitions to
alternativeplacements.All studentswho withdrewwithinthis periodsecureda changeof placement,reducingthe risk of
prolonged disengagement.
In-yearwithdrawalsreducedin2024/25,withpositiveoutcomesachievedforthesestudents.Ofthesevenwho left
duringtheyear,threeprogressedintoemployment,onetransitionedtoanalternativeplacement,andthree completed
their courseearly beforemovingon to socialprovision,volunteering,or employment.These outcomesreflect purposeful
transitions rather than disengagement, reinforcing the strength of the college's retention and progression approach.
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Destination Data 5-year trend
NEET students:
Year (# of students that are new to Craftworks College) |
2022/23 (81) |
2023/24 (91) |
2024/25 (93) |
Percent of NEET students enrolled each year |
53.12% (32) |
43.58% (36) |
45.71% (35) |
Eachacademicyear,asubstantialproportionofstudentsjoiningCraftworksCollegearriveasNEET, demonstrating
both the scaleof unmetneed locallyand the college'sgrowingrole as a re-engagementprovider.Swale has the highest
numberofNEETsinKentat6.9%.In2024/25,NEETenrolmentsremainedconsistentlyhighat45.71%(35of 93),
again increasing in absolute terms year on year.
Thispatternshowsthatas CraftworksCollegegrows,it continuesto attractandsupportlearnerswhoarefurthest from
education,ratherthannarrowingits intaketo lower-needcohorts.The sustainedvolumeof NEET learnersyearon year
highlightstheongoingdemandforaprovisionthatcanstabilise,re-engage,andretainyoungpeoplewho have
previously disengaged from mainstream education.
NEETs Outcome |
2022/23 (17) |
2023/24 (17) |
2024/25 (16) |
Withdrew within 42 days of enrolment |
5.88% (1) |
11% (2) |
12.5% (2) |
Widrew in-year (Oct-July |
5.88% (1) |
11% (2) |
0% (0) |
Withdrew at end of academic year (qualification achieved and now |
|
|
|
NEET) |
0% (0) |
0% (0) |
0% (0) |
Progressed to 2nd year of study with Craftworks College |
76.47% (13) |
53% (9) |
75% (12) |
Progressed to employment |
5.88% (1) |
0% (0) |
0% (0) |
Progressed to further education provider |
5.88% (1) |
19% (3) |
12.5 (2) |
RetentionandprogressionoutcomesforNEETlearnersin2024/25continuetodemonstrateastrongand sustained
impactwhencomparedtopreviouscohorts.In2024/25,75%ofNEETlearners(12of16students)progressedinto a
secondyearof studyat CraftworksCollege,with zeroin-yearwithdrawalsbetweenOctoberand July.Early withdrawals
withinthefirst42daysremainedlowandconsistentwithpreviousyears,reflectingappropriateearly decision-making
rather than late-stage disengagement.
TheseoutcomesaredirectlylinkedtothewayCraftworksCollegenowsupportsNEETlearnersthrougha targeted
supportofferalongsidespecialistre-engagementprovision.Fromenrolment,studentsaccesssmallclasssizes, high
staff-to-studentratios,relationalteaching,andapractical,project-basedcurriculum,underpinnedbyastrongfocus on
emotionalwellbeing,routine,andbelonging.Thisapproachsupportsearlystabilisation,reducesanxiety around
attendance, and enables learners to re-establish a positive learner identity.
TheRe-EngagementProgrammehasplayedakeyroleinsupportingstudentsatthehighestriskofwithdrawal. In
2024/25,3 of the 16 NEET learnersrequiredadditionalre-engagementsupport,includingflexibletimetables,blended or
distancelearning,enhancedwellbeinginput,andcarefullypacedtransitionsbackintoonsiteprovision.This targeted
intervention has enabled students who may otherwise have disengaged to remain on roll and continue progressing.
Whatisbeingevidencedisnotjustretention,butpurposefulretention.Progressionoutcomes,includingprogression to
furthereducationprovidersandcontinuedstudy,demonstratethatNEETlearnersarebeingstabilisedeffectively and
supported into realistic, sustained pathways aligned to their readiness and longer-term goals.
Re-engagement Program:
Year (# of students enrolled each year) |
2022/23 (81) |
2023/24 (91) |
2024/25 (93) |
Enrolment in the Re-engagement program |
46.91% |
43.82% |
33% |
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Enrolmentin the Re-EngagementProgrammeremainsa significantfeatureof CraftworksCollege'sintake,reflecting the
complexityof need withinthe studentcohort.While overallstudentnumbershave increasedyear on year, the proportion
ofstudentsrequiringre-engagementsupporthasreducedfrom46.91%in2022/23to33%in2024/25.This downward
trendsuggestsimprovedearlyidentification,stabilisation,andtransitionintothemaincurriculum,while maintaining
access for students who need flexible, targeted support to re-enter education successfully.
Outcome |
2022/23 (38) |
2023/24 (39) |
2024/25 (23) |
Withdrew from Craftworks College (NEET) |
5% (2) |
8% (3) |
8.7% (2) |
Re-engagement only |
15% (6) |
11% (4) |
8.7% (2) |
Distance learning only |
0% (0) |
3% (1) |
4.35% (1) |
Phased return to onsite learning |
26% (10) |
24% (9) |
21.74% (6) |
Re-integrated to full-time education |
41% (16) |
18% (7) |
8.8% (3) |
Progressed to employment, training or independent living |
13% (5) |
36% (14) |
47.8% (9) |
Year-on-yearoutcomedatafor studentssupportedthroughthe Re-EngagementProgrammeshowsa clearshiftin both
needandtrajectoryacrosscohorts.In2022/23,outcomeswereweightedtowardsreintegrationintofull-time education
(41%),reflectinga cohortlargelyableto returnto structuredprovisiononcestabilised.By 2023/24,theprofile changed
significantly,withahigherproportionprogressingintoemployment,trainingorindependentliving(36%), indicating
stronger readiness for adult pathways and alternative destinations beyond full-time education.
In2024/25agreaterproportionofstudentsprogressedtoemployment,trainingorindependentlivingthrough the
supportofourre-engagementprogramme.A similarstoryyearonyearforthosewhoareNEET,onlyengage through
our off site re-engagementprogrammeor distancelearning.Again the numberof studentswho we phase back onto site
staysatasimilarlevelenablingstudentstogaintheirqualificationsandprogress.Thereisacontinuedtrend where
studentswhohavebeenonthere-engagementprogrammedonotre-integrateinfulltimeeducation,theyreceive the
bespokesupporttheyrequirewhichmeansweareabletoprogressthemontoothercollegeproviderswho have
courses they prefer or assess that they are ready for work and that is a better route than remaining in education.
Overthepastyear,theRe-EngagementProgrammehasbeenstrengthenedtooperateasaneducation-led provision,
notsolelya wellbeingintervention.Studentsnowaccessspecificallydesignedcourseswhileoutoffull-time education,
enablingthemtoachievemeaningfullearningoutcomesalongsidetargetedwellbeingsupport.Thesecourses are
intentionallyfocusedonaddressingbarrierstoeducation,buildingreadinessforlearning,anddevelopingthe skills
requiredto re-enteronsiteprovision.Whereappropriate,learningis explicitlylinkedto EHCP outcomesand vocationally
relevant qualifications, ensuring progress continues even when students are not yet able to attend full time.
Destination Data -
InJuly2025,43Studentsleftthecollege,10ofwhomareinpaidemployment,2areonapprenticeships,1on an
internship,13 progressedto fulltimemainstreamfurthereducationor specialistfurthereducation,8 arein independent
skills environments, only 9 remain NEET, 4 of which are extreme safeguarding cases.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Not in Education |
|
|
Further |
Apprenticeship |
|
Social |
Employment or |
|
|
Education |
/ Internship |
Employment |
Provision |
Training |
2022/23 |
(25*) |
45.85% |
0.00% |
20.83% |
25% |
8.33% |
2023/24 |
(40) |
47.5% |
2.5% |
12.5% |
7.5% |
30% |
2024/25 |
(43) |
30.23% |
6.97% |
23.27% |
18.6% |
20.93% |
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Destinationdataoverthe three-yearperioddemonstratesthe effectivenessof our provisionin supportingyoung people
intosustainedpositiveoutcomes.In2022/23and2023/24,themajorityoflearnersprogressedintoFurther Education
(45.84%and 47.5%respectively);however,in 2024/25this reducedto 30.23%as more learnersaccessed employment
(18.6%)and apprenticeships/internships(6.97%),reflectingthe curriculum'sintentto providemultiplepathways tailored
to individuallearnerneeds.The rise in NEET outcomesin 2023/24coincideswith the organisationbeing commissioned
byKCCtodeliverapilotRe-engagementProgrammeforyoungpeoplewhohadbeendisengagedfromeducation for
prolongedperiods,insomecasesexceedingtenyears.Thiscohortpresentedsignificantandcomplexbarriers to
learningandearlydestinationmeasuresdidnotreflectthefullimpactoftheprovisionduringitsinitial implementation
phase.By 2024/25,NEET figureshad reducedto 20.93%,alongsidean increasein positivedestinations, demonstrating
that the programme is now well established and beginning to secure sustained and meaningful progression.
Socialprovisionplacementsalsoincreasedto 23.27%,highlightinga strongfocuson personalisedsupportfor learners
withcomplexneeds.Overall,thedataillustratesthatthesupporteffectivelyenableslearnerstoachieve meaningful
destinations aligned with their starting points and needs.
Financial review
Financial position
Duringtheperiodended31stJuly2025,totalexpenditurewas£1,975,002(2024:£1,514,343).Atthe31stJuly 2025,
thenetbookvalueof fixedassetswas£ 47,227(2024:£40,910)andmovementsin tangiblefixedassetsareshown in
note13 to the financialstatements.The assetswere usedexclusivelyfor the providingof educationand the associated
support services to pupils of the charity.
The Charity held fund balances at 31 July 2025 of £404,139 (2024: £331,161).
Thesefundscomprisedof£340,485ofrestrictedelementincomefunds(2024:£283,388),£59,142of restricted
BuildingsandAssetallocation(2024:£43,789),£860offreeschoolmealsfunding(2024£332)and£3,652of general
funds (2024: £3,652).
Reserves policy
ThetrusteesregularlyreviewthereservelevelsoftheAcademyTrust.Reviewsencompassthenatureofthe income
andexpenditurestreams,theneedto matchincomewithcommitmentsandthenatureof reserves.TheTrustees have
determinedthattheappropriatelevelof reservesshouldbe approximately£300,000whereastheactualun ring-fenced
reserveswere£3,652.Thetotalreservesare£386,913.Thecharitywillbelookingtoincreasetheseoverthe coming
coupleofyears.Thereasonforholdingreservesistoprovidesufficientworkingcapitaltocoverdelays between
spending and receipt of grants and to provide a cushion to deal with unexpected emergencies.
At 31st July 2025 the total funds comprised of:
Restricted Reserves
Element Funding |
£340,485 |
Buildings & Assets Allocation |
£59,142 |
Free school meals |
£860 |
Unrestricted funds |
£3,652 |
Total |
£386,913 |
Going concern
Aftermakingtheappropriateenquiries,theboardoftrusteeshasareasonableexpectationthattheCharity has
adequateresourcestocontinueinoperationalexistencefortheforeseeablefuture.Forthisreason,itcontinues to
adoptthe goingconcernbasisin preparingthe financialstatements.Furtherdetailsregardingthe adoptionof the going
concern basis can be found in the Statement of Accounting Policies.
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 JULY 2025
STRATEGIC REPORT
Principal risks and uncertainties
ThetrusteeshaveassessedthemajorriskstowhichtheCharityisexposed,inparticular,thoserelatedto teaching,
facilitiesandotheroperationalareasoftheCharityanditsfinances.Theyhaveensuredthatrobustsystems, including
operationprocedures(e.g.vettingofnewstaffandvisitors,supervisionofcollegegrounds)andinternal financial
controlsare in placein orderto minimiserisk.Adequateinsurancecoverhasbeenput intoplace.The charity reviews
all systems and procedures, particularly the internal financial controls, on an ongoing basis.
Future plans
ThecharityaimstohaveasimilarofferofvocationalsubjectstoourstudentsintheSwaleandAshfordarea. This
wouldmeanthatwewouldlooktofindapremisestoofferaFoodandCookerycourseintheSwaleare.We are
seekingtohavethisoffertoenablestudentsinbothareastobeabletoaccessopportunitieswherethereisa good
possibilityof gainingqualificationsthat enablethemto go intojobsin the localeconomy.By providingthesecourses in
Swaleand Ashfordwe are providingto 2 key areasin Kent that havethe highestnumberof disabledyoungpeople and
inruralcommunitiesthatareoftenchallengingtoprovideforthisdisadvantagedgroup.Weknowfrom previous
experiencethatourcohortofstudentsareabletoaccessandachievequalificationsinthesesubjectareas,that from
ourexcellentprogressionresultswehavebeenabletosupportstudentsintoworkrelatedareasandorother further
education courses. We thus wish to build on the success of our current work.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
TheCharityiscontrolledbyitsgoverningdocument,thearticlesofassociation,andconstitutesacompany,limited by
guarantee, as defined by the companies Act 2006.
Charity constitution
TheCharityisacompanylimitedbyguaranteeandaregisteredcharity.Thecharitablecompany'smemorandum and
articlesofassociationaretheprimarygoverningdocumentsoftheChairty.ThetrusteesofCraftworks Community
collegearealsothedirectorsofthecharitablecompanyforthepurposesofcompanylaw,TheCharitable company
operates as Craftworks Community College.
Thecollegeisgovernedbyaboardof4trusteesand1director,thePrincipalofthecollege.Thetrusteesarefrom a
diverse range of backgrounds:
-TheChaircomesfromanalternativeprovisionandarmybackground,alsositsonthemainCICboard,andis the
current CEO of Lead Sheet College.
One trustee is deputy CEO of the East Kent College Group
- One trustee is a SEND tutor at St Nicholas school and was the SEND specialist for KCC SPIs
- One trustee is a retired small business owner.
The mainCIC Boardis overseenby LadyAnn MarieNelsonCBE who is an experiencedboardmemberof many years
infinancialinstitutionsandeducationsettings.Thereisaprofessionalfinanceofficerwhosupportstheboard of
trustees with reports and administrative support.
Liability of members
Theliabilityofthemembersislimitedtoa sumnotexceeding£10,beingtheamountthateachmemberundertakes to
contributetotheassetsofthecharityintheeventofitsbeingwoundupwhilehe,sheoritisamemberorwithin one
year after he, she or it ceases to be a member, for:
1. Payment of the charity's debts and liabilities incurred before he, she or it ceases to be a member:
2. Payment of the costs, charges and expenses of winding up; and
3. Adjustment of the rights of the contributories among themselves.
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 JULY 2025
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Recruitment and appointment of new trustees
CraftworksCollegeCharityadvertisesfornewtrusteesthroughsocialmedia,thewebsite,throughassociation with
currenttrusteesandcollegestaffandthroughthecollegenetworkofeducationassociates.Whenrecruitinga trustee
they will be askedto completean applicationform which is then scrutinisedby the currenttrusteesfor suitability. Those
appropriateareselectedforinterviewbythechairandanothertrusteeandPrincipalofthecollege.Theyare then
subjectto questionsthatensuretheyhavetheappropriateskills,knowledgeandexperienceto supporttheaimsof the
charity.Iftheyfulfilthistheyarethenappointedandwrittentobythechairofthetrusteestoformallyofferthem the
post.Theyare thensubjectto references,DBS checkand checkat companieshouseto ensuretheyare suitableto be
a trustee.
Organisational structure
TheSeniorLeadershipTeam(SLT),comprisesaPrincipal,DeputyHeadofQualityofEducation,DeputyHead of
EmotionalHealthandWellbeing,andSeniorLeadforPersonalDevelopment.SLTissupportedby2 consultants who
werebothpreviouslyOfstedinspectors,AndyFitt(ex.HMI) who was the trainerfor Ofstedinspectorsin the South East
ofEngland,andHelenBramley(ex.OI)whoisaSENDspecialistConsultantwithsignificantexperience leading
specialist colleges.
There is a Co-ordinators team that comprises:
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Coordinator of Horticulture
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Coordinator of Creative Crafts and Coordinator for Training and Development
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Coordinator of Farm Animal Care and Coordinator for Internal Quality Assurance
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Coordinator of Maths
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Coordinator Food and Cookery
- Coordinator of English
- Coordinator for SEND
Coordinator for Safeguarding
Eachcoordinatorhasastaffteamoftutorsandteachingassistants.Weemploy22tutorsand2HLTAswho provide
covertutoringwhenrequired.Inadditiontoourteachingstaff,weworkwith21TeachingAssistantsand2 SEMH
TeachingAssistantswho, with the SENco,form the wellbeingteam that is supportedby the DHT of EHWB. Thereare 2
part-timeprogressionsofficerswho,togetherwiththeLeadfor PersonalDevelopment,formtheprogressionsteam that
willsupportemployability,studentvoiceandenrichment,andinternalandexternalworkexperience.Ouradmin team
consistsof 1 term-timeHumanResourcespersonand 1 part-timeAdmissions,an Administrationsupportperson,and a
safeguarding administration lead.
Decision making
Day to day decisionsare made by the seniorleadershipteam.This includessuch thingsas recruitmentof staff, number
of students,subjectareasto be delivered.Decisionsthatarestrategicsuchas whetherto setup a new siteor to enter
into a partnership with another college would be taken in conjunction with the board of trustees.
Induction and training of new trustees
AllnewtrusteesareaskedtospendadayshadowingthePrincipleandvisitingthecollegesitestomeetthestaff and
students.Theyareaskedtoreadthekeypoliciesandprocedurespertinenttotheirrole,thiswillincludeHealth and
Safety,GDPR,Safeguarding,AcceptableuseofIT,Outlineoftheresponsibilityofatrusteeandtoundertake the
training to be a charitable trustee.
Key management remuneration
Allpayscaleshavebeensethavingresearchedthemarketvalueof eachjobrolein theKentarea.Oncethe research
hasbeenconductedthePrinciplemeetswiththechairofboardtoreviewpayscales,outlineremunerationfor specific
roles and ensure that this is fair and appropriate.
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 JULY 2025
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Related parties
CraftworksCollege,partof theBrogdaleCIC group,is an independentspecialistcollegewhichis basedin Kent.It was
initiallycalledBrogdaleCommunityInterestCompanyhoweverbecamea separatecharityoperatingwiththe Brogdale
CIC group in January2021.BrogdaleCIC dividedinto 3 separatecompanies,BrogdaleCIC which is a social enterprise
thatworkswithdisabledadultsto provideworkexperienceandopportunities.As suchtheyarecommissionedto work
alongsideCraftworksCollegetoprovidethe"internalworkexperience"opportunities.Thereisaninternal contract
betweenBcic and Craftworksoutliningthe role that Bcic staff will do to providespecificwork experienceopportunities on
set sites,with specificstudents.The fundingfor thisis providedby KentCountyCouncilas partof theirelement3 high
needs funding.
Vibecommunityis a limitedcompanythatprovidesfunleisureactivitiesfor youngpeopleaged8 - 25 in theSwale and
Ashfordareaof Kent.CraftworksCollegeCharitysignpostsstudentsto the opportunitiesfor leisureactivitieswith them
duringthe term breaks.All three companieswork off the same sites,share the buildingsand some resources.Staff are
specifically employed in each company and have their own contracts and job descriptions.
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 JULY 2025
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Risk and control framework
TheCharity'ssystemofinternalfinancialcontrolisbasedonaframeworkofregularmanagementinformation and
administrativeproceduresincludingthesegregationofdutiesandasystemofdelegationandaccountability. In
particular, it includes.
-Comprehensivebudgetingandmonitoringsystemswithanannualbudgetandperiodicfinancialreportswhich are
reviewed and agreed by the board.
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Regular reviews by the board of the financial performance against the budgets.
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-setting targets to measure financial and other performance.
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-delegation of authority and segregation of duties.
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identification and management of risks
Principle Risk |
Control Measures/Strategies To Reduce Risk |
|
Look at a wide range of awarding organisations with accreditation that is ESFA |
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funded. DFE have now published more funded qualifications and we have |
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checked against these to future proof our qualifications being funded. The CEO |
Withdrawal of funding for course |
is also part of a KCC group working to look at below Level 2 qualifications for |
subjects |
SEND young people and to lobby DFE for fair access to qualifications. |
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Have small amount of out of county students, only agreed with contract, |
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payments quarterly so if not paid can refuse education to student. KCC have |
Non-payment of funds from out |
specific guidelines within their Element 3 funding process. We have read these |
of Kent authorities |
and adhere to them. Our funding has been approved. |
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Tightly controlled finances, clear set budget, reserves and contingency funds, |
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weekly meetings, regular reports and tightly overseen budgets. In addition to this |
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the new government have stated that they are looking to provide more funds for |
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SEND and for the Further Education sector. At present we have strictly outlined |
Increase in cost of living |
our forecast based on the rise of living wage and its uplift across the company, |
outstripping government funding |
needs for staffing with the increased hours required for maths and English. |
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We have excellent relationships with all our landlords. We keep in regular |
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contact. We have recently had Girlings our solicitors check over the contracts to |
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ensure they are current and correct. Our provision is split across 6 sites to |
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mitigate against one site causing the college to be in difficulties of where to |
Loss of site contract |
house students. |
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We have robust H & S policies that are checked every year and signed off by the |
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board. We have a H & S lead that meets with the principal monthly to look at H & |
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S needs and check that site leads are compliant. There is an external H & S |
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audit carried out each year by Armadillo H & S company. H & S is part of all our |
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meetings from supervision to team meetings and board. We are fully insured to |
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also cover risk. All staff are trained in H & S on an annual basis, all staff are |
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trained in Risk Assessments, Armadillo check our RA annually, we have a H & S |
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lead who checks our policies annually along with the principal and college board. |
Failure to meet H & S |
H & S is part of every aspect of everything that we do and all staff are constantly |
requirements and measures |
reminded about measures regularly and this is documented. |
|
We are a SEND college it is therefore likely that there will be incidents of poor |
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behaviour and that parents/carers and young people will at times complain about |
Failure to operate within policies |
how things have been from their perspective. We follow procedures and policies |
provoking complaint++Failure to |
to ensure that if a complaint comes in, we are able to justify our response and |
meet safeguarding measures |
demonstrate that we have worked within our procedures. |
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 JULY 2025
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
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In May 24 we had our most recent Ofsted inspection and I am pleased to report |
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that we gained an overall Good rating with an Outstanding rating for our |
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Personal Development and Progressions area. We continue to work with |
Failure to meet |
external advisors to support our development and to aim high for our students |
Ofstedrequirements |
and staff with the desire to be Outstanding |
Failure to meet GDPR |
A regular board meeting agenda consideration. Regular training of staff and |
requirements |
reminders that they need to adhere to the policies and procedures in place. |
|
Craftworks College has 4 very good Trustees that are dedicated to supporting |
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the work of Craftworks College. We do not take them for granted as we |
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recognise that it is a gift that they give their time to support the work that we do. |
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We are in the process of enlisting a parent trustee at present and we are always |
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openly recruiting so that there is a pool of people to work with to support the |
Failure to gather good trustees |
college. |
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES
Thetrustees(whoarealsothedirectorsofCraftworksCommunityLimitedforthepurposesofcompanylaw) are
responsiblefor preparingthe Reportof the Trusteesand the financialstatementsin accordancewith applicablelaw and
United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Companylawrequiresthetrusteesto preparefinancialstatementsforeachfinancialyear.Underthatlaw,the trustees
haveelectedtopreparethefinancialstatementsinaccordancewithUnitedKingdomGenerallyAccepted Accounting
Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law).
Undercompanylawthetrusteesmustnotapprovethefinancialstatementsunlesstheyaresatisfiedthattheygive a
trueandfairviewofthestateofaffairsofthecharitablecompanyandoftheincomingresourcesandapplication of
resources,includingthe incomeand expenditure,of the charitablecompanyfor thatperiod.In preparingthose financial
statements, the trustees are required to
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in business.
Thetrusteesareresponsibleforkeepingproperaccountingrecordswhichdisclosewithreasonableaccuracyat any
timethe financialpositionof the charitablecompanyandto enablethemto ensurethatthe financialstatements comply
withtheCompaniesAct2006.Theyarealsoresponsibleforsafeguardingtheassetsofthecharitablecompany and
hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
In so far as the trustees are aware:
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there is no relevant audit information of which the charitable company's auditors are unaware; and
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the trustees have taken all steps that they ought to have taken to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the auditors are aware of that information.
AUDITORS
The auditors, McCabe Ford Williams, will be proposed for re-appointment at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 JULY 2025
Report of the trustees, incorporating a strategic report, approved by order of the board of trustees, as the company directors, on ............................................. and signed on the board's behalf by: Apr 24, 2026
........................................................................
J Lewis - Trustee
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Opinion
WehaveauditedthefinancialstatementsofCraftworksCommunityLimited(the'charitablecompany')forthe year
ended29 July2025whichcomprisethe Statementof FinancialActivities,the BalanceSheet,the CashFlow Statement
andnotestothefinancialstatements,includingasummaryofsignificantaccountingpolicies.Thefinancial reporting
frameworkthathasbeenappliedintheirpreparationisapplicablelawandUnitedKingdomAccounting Standards
(United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
In our opinion the financial statements:
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give a true and fair view of the state of the charitable company's affairs as at 29 July 2025 and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for the year then ended;
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have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
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have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Basis for opinion
WeconductedourauditinaccordancewithInternationalStandardsonAuditing(UK)(ISAs(UK))andapplicable law.
OurresponsibilitiesunderthosestandardsarefurtherdescribedintheAuditors'responsibilitiesfortheauditof the
financialstatementssectionof our report.We are independentof the charitablecompanyin accordancewith the ethical
requirementsthatarerelevanttoourauditofthefinancialstatementsintheUK,includingtheFRC'sEthical Standard,
and we havefulfilledour otherethicalresponsibilitiesin accordancewith theserequirements.We believethat the audit
evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Conclusions relating to going concern
In auditingthefinancialstatements,we haveconcludedthatthetrustees'useof thegoingconcernbasisof accounting
in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.
Basedon the work we have performed,we have not identifiedany materialuncertaintiesrelatingto eventsor conditions
that,individuallyorcollectively,maycastsignificantdoubtonthecharitablecompany'sabilitytocontinueasa going
concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.
Ourresponsibilitiesandtheresponsibilitiesofthetrusteeswithrespecttogoingconcernaredescribedinthe relevant
sections of this report.
Other information
Thetrusteesareresponsiblefortheotherinformation.Theotherinformationcomprisestheinformationincludedin the
Annual Report, other than the financial statements and our Report of the Independent Auditors thereon.
Ouropiniononthefinancialstatementsdoesnotcovertheotherinformationand,excepttotheextent otherwise
explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
Inconnectionwithourauditofthefinancialstatements,ourresponsibilityistoreadtheotherinformationand,in doing
so,considerwhethertheotherinformationismateriallyinconsistentwiththefinancialstatementsorour knowledge
obtainedintheauditorotherwiseappearstobemateriallymisstated.Ifweidentifysuchmaterialinconsistencies or
apparentmaterialmisstatements,we are requiredto determinewhetherthis givesrise to a materialmisstatementin the
financialstatementsthemselves.If,basedontheworkwehaveperformed,weconcludethatthereisa material
misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.
Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:
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the information given in the Report of the Trustees for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
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the Report of the Trustees has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
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Matters on which we are required to report by exception
In the lightof the knowledgeand understandingof the charitablecompanyand its environmentobtainedin the course of
the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Report of the Trustees.
We have nothingto reportin respectof the followingmatterswhere the CompaniesAct 2006 requiresus to reportto you
if, in our opinion:
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adequate accounting records have not been kept or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
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the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
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certain disclosures of trustees' remuneration specified by law are not made; or
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we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.
Responsibilities of trustees
AsexplainedmorefullyintheStatementofTrustees'Responsibilities,thetrustees(whoarealsothedirectorsof the
charitablecompanyfor the purposesof companylaw) are responsiblefor the preparationof the financialstatements and
for being satisfiedthat they give a true and fair view, and for such internalcontrolas the trusteesdetermineis necessary
to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
Inpreparingthefinancialstatements,thetrusteesareresponsibleforassessingthecharitablecompany'sability to
continueasagoingconcern,disclosing,asapplicable,mattersrelatedtogoingconcernandusingthegoing concern
basisof accountingunlessthe trusteeseitherintendto liquidatethe charitablecompanyor to ceaseoperations,or have
no realistic alternative but to do so.
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REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF
CRAFTWORKS COMMUNITY LIMITED
Our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
Ourobjectivesaretoobtainreasonableassuranceaboutwhetherthefinancialstatementsasawholearefree from
materialmisstatement,whetherduetofraudorerror,andtoissueaReportoftheIndependentAuditorsthat includes
ouropinion.Reasonableassuranceisahighlevelofassurance,butisnotaguaranteethatanauditconducted in
accordancewithISAs(UK)willalwaysdetectamaterialmisstatementwhenitexists.Misstatementscanarise from
fraudorerrorandareconsideredmaterialif,individuallyorintheaggregate,theycouldreasonablybeexpected to
influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
Irregularitiesincludingfraudareinstancesofnon-compliancewithlawsandregulations.Wedesignproceduresin line
with our responsibilitiesoutlinedabove,to detectmaterialmisstatementsin respectof irregularitiesincludingfraud. The
extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:
Ourapproachto identifyingandassessingtherisksof materialmisstatementin respectof irregularities,including fraud
and non-compliance with laws and regulations, was as follows:
- theengagementpartnerensuredthattheengagementteamcollectivelyhadtheappropriatecompetence, capabilities
and skills to identify or recognise non-compliance with applicable laws and regulations;
- we identifiedthelawsandregulationsapplicableto thecompanythroughdiscussionswithtrusteesand management
and our experience of the sector;
-wefocusedonspecificlawsandregulationswhichweconsideredmayhaveadirectmaterialeffectonthe financial
statementsortheoperationsofthecharitablecompany,including,butnotlimitedto,theCompaniesAct2006, the
Charities SORP 2019 and UK tax legislation;
-weassessedtheextentofcompliancewiththelawsandregulationsidentifiedabovethroughmakingenquiries of
management; and
-identifiedlawsandregulationswerecommunicatedwithintheauditteamregularlyandtheteamremainedalert to
instances of non-compliance throughout the audit.
Weassessedthesusceptibilityofthecharitablecompany'sfinancialstatementstomaterialmisstatement, including
obtaining an understanding of how fraud might occur, by:
- makingenquiriesof managementandthetrusteesas to wheretheyconsideredtherewas susceptibilityto fraud, their
knowledge of actual, suspected and alleged fraud;
- considering the internal controls in place to mitigate risks of fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations.
To address the risk of fraud through management bias and override of controls, we:
- performed analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships;
- tested journal entries to identify unusual transactions;
- assessedwhetherjudgementsandassumptionsmadein determiningthe accountingestimatesset out in note1 were
indicative of potential bias; and
- investigated the rationale behind significant or unusual transactions.
Inresponsetotheriskofirregularitiesandnon-compliancewithlawsandregulations,wedesignedprocedures which
included, but were not limited to:
- agreeing financial statement disclosures to underlying supporting documentation;
- reading the minutes of meetings of those charged with governance;
- enquiring of management as to actual and potential litigation and claims; and
reviewing correspondence with HMRC and relevant regulators such as the DfE.
Becauseoftheinherentlimitationsofanaudit,thereisariskthatwewillnotdetectallirregularities,including those
leadingto a materialmisstatementin the financialstatementsor non-compliancewith regulation.This risk increases the
morethatcompliancewithalaworregulationisremovedfromtheeventsandtransactionsreflectedinthe financial
statements,as we will be less likelyto becomeaware of instancesof non-compliance.The risk is also greater regarding
irregularitiesoccurringduetofraudratherthanerror,asfraudinvolvesintentionalconcealment,forgery, collusion,
omission or misrepresentation.
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A furtherdescriptionof our responsibilitiesfor the auditof the financialstatementsis locatedon the Financial Reporting
Council'swebsiteat www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities.This descriptionforms part of our Report of the Independent
Auditors.
Use of our report
Thisreportis madesolelyto the charitablecompany'smembers,as a body,in accordancewith Chapter3 of Part 16 of
theCompaniesAct2006.Ourauditworkhasbeenundertakensothatwemightstatetothecharitable company's
membersthosematterswearerequiredtostatetotheminanauditors'reportandfornootherpurpose.Tothe fullest
extentpermittedby law, we do not acceptor assumeresponsibilityto anyoneother than the charitablecompanyand the
charitable company's members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
Clair Rayner FCA DChA (Senior Statutory Auditor) for and on behalf of McCabe Ford Williams Statutory Auditors and Chartered Accountants Building 1063 Cornforth Drive Kent Science Park Sittingbourne Kent ME9 8PX Apr 24, 2026
Date: .............................................
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CRAFTWORKS COMMUNITY LIMITED
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING AN INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 JULY 2025
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
3
Charitable activities
5
Charitable Activities
Other trading activities
4
Total
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
6
Charitable activities
7
Charitable Activities
Total
NET INCOME
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD |
Unrestricted
fund
£
1,170
10,500
3,764
15,434
-
15,434
15,434
-
3,652
3,652 |
Restricted
funds
£
83,984
1,948,562
-
2,032,546
-
1,959,568
1,959,568
72,978
327,509
400,487 |
29.7.25
Total
funds
£
85,154
1,959,062
3,764
2,047,980
-
1,975,002
1,975,002
72,978
331,161
404,139 |
29.7.24
Total
funds
£
62,080
1,585,730
12,086 |
|
|
|
|
1,659,896 |
|
|
|
|
352
1,513,991 |
|
|
|
|
1,514,343 |
|
|
|
|
145,553
185,608 |
|
|
|
|
331,161 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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CRAFTWORKS COMMUNITY LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 13181228)
BALANCE SHEET 29 JULY 2025
Unrestricted
fund
Notes
£
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
13
-
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
14
-
Cash at bank
3,652
3,652
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
15
-
NET CURRENT ASSETS
3,652
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
3,652
NET ASSETS
3,652
FUNDS
16
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS |
Restricted
funds
£
47,227
31,899
409,477
441,376
(88,116)
353,260
400,487
400,487 |
29.7.25
Total
funds
£
47,227
31,899
413,129
445,028
(88,116)
356,912
404,139
404,139
3,652
400,487
404,139 |
29.7.24
Total
funds
£
40,910
869
385,916
386,785
(96,534)
290,251
331,161
331,161
3,652
327,509
331,161 |
|
|
|
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The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on ............................................. and were signed on its behalf by: Apr 24, 2026
.............................................
J Lewis - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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CRAFTWORKS COMMUNITY LIMITED
CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 JULY 2025
Notes
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations
1
Interest paid
Net cash (used in)/provided by operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Capital grants from DfE
Net cash provided by investing activities
Change in cash and cash equivalents in
the reporting period
Cash and cash equivalents at the
beginning of the reporting period
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of
the reporting period |
29.7.25
£
(36,523)
(95)
(36,618)
(20,153)
83,984
63,831
27,213
385,916
413,129 |
29.7.24
£
122,343
-
122,343
(12,807)
62,040
49,233
171,576
214,340
385,916 |
|
|
|
The notes form part of these financial statements
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CRAFTWORKS COMMUNITY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 JULY 2025
1.
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
29.7.25
£
Net income for the reporting period (as per the Statement of Financial
Activities)
72,978
Adjustments for:
Depreciation charges
13,606
Interest paid
95
Capital grants from DfE
(83,984)
Bad debts provision
20,187
Disposal of fixed assets
230
(Increase)/decrease in debtors
(51,217)
(Decrease)/increase in creditors
(8,418)
Net cash (used in)/provided by operations
(36,523) |
29.7.24
£
145,553
10,740
-
(62,040)
-
-
4,602
23,488 |
|
122,343 |
2. ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS
|
At 30.7.24 |
Cash flow |
At 29.7.25 |
|
£ |
£ |
£ |
Net cash |
|
|
|
Cash at bank |
385,916 |
27,213 |
413,129 |
|
385,916 |
27,213 |
413,129 |
Total |
385,916 |
27,213 |
413,129 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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CRAFTWORKS COMMUNITY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 JULY 2025
1. COMPANY STATUS
Thecompanyisaprivatecompanylimitedbyguaranteeandconsequentlydoesnothavesharecapital. The
companyisincorporatedinEnglandandWales.Thecompanyobtainedcharitablestatuson16February 2023
and is a registered charity.
The presentation currency of the financial statements is the Pound Sterling (£).
2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
Thefinancialstatementsofthecharitablecompany,whichisa publicbenefitentityunderFRS102,have been
preparedinaccordancewiththeCharitiesSORP(FRS102)'AccountingandReportingbyCharities: Statement
ofRecommendedPracticeapplicabletocharitiespreparingtheiraccountsinaccordancewiththe Financial
ReportingStandardapplicableintheUKandRepublicofIreland(FRS102)(effective1January 2019)',
FinancialReportingStandard102'TheFinancialReportingStandardapplicableintheUKandRepublic of
Ireland'andtheCompaniesAct2006.Thefinancialstatementshavebeenpreparedunderthehistorical cost
convention.
Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
Intheapplicationofthecharitablecompany'saccountingpolicies,managementisrequiredto make
judgements,estimatesandassumptionsaboutthecarryingvalueofassetsandliabilitiesthatarenot readily
apparentfromothersources.Theestimateandunderlyingassumptionsarebasedon historicalexperience and
other factors that are considered relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
Theestimatesandunderlyingassumptionsarereviewedonanongoingbasis.Revisionsto accounting
estimatesare recognisedin the periodto whichthe estimateis revised.If the revisionaffectsonlythatperiod or
in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods.
Thekeysourcesofestimationuncertainlythathaveasignificanteffectontheamountsrecognisedin the
financialstatementsare the depreciationchargesthat are calculatedwith referenceto the usefuleconomiclife of
fixed assets.
Going concern
Thetrusteesassesswhethertheuseofgoingconcernisappropriatei.e.whetherthereareany material
uncertainties related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the ability of the company to
continueas a going concern.The trusteesmake this assessmentin respectof a periodfor at least one year from
the dateof authorisationfor issueof the financialstatementsandhaveconcludedthatthe charityhas adequate
resourcesto continuein operationalexistencefor the foreseeablefutureandthereare no material uncertainties
aboutthe charitiesabilityto continueas a goingconcern,thus they continueto adoptthe goingconcernbasis of
accounting in preparing the financial statements.
Income
IncomeisincludedintheStatementofFinancialActivities(SoFA)whenthecharitybecomeentitledto,and is
probably certain to receive, the income and the amount of the income can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Where income has related expenditure the income and related expenditure is reported gross in the SoFA.
Donations and Legacies
Voluntaryincomereceivedbywayofgrants,donationsandgifts,isincludedintheSoFAwhenreceivable and
only when the charity has unconditional entitlement to the income.
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CRAFTWORKS COMMUNITY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 JULY 2025
2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
Income
Revenue Grants
GrantsareincludedinthestatementoffinancialActivitiesonareceivablebasis.Thebalanceof income
receivedfor specificpurposesbut not expendedduringthe periodis shownin the relevantfundson the balance
sheet.Whereincomeisreceivedinadvanceofmeetinganyperformance-relatedconditionsthereis not
unconditionalentitlementtotheincomeanditsrecognitionisdeferredandincludedincreditorsas deferred
incomeuntiltheperformance-relatedconditionsaremet.Whereentitlementoccursbeforeincomeis received,
the income is accrued.
Capital Grants
Capitalgrantsare recognisedin full when thereis an unconditionalentitlementto the grant.Unspentamounts of
capital grants are reflected in the balance sheet in the restricted fixed asset fund.
Expenditure
Liabilitiesarerecognisedasexpenditureassoonasthereisalegalorconstructiveobligationcommitting the
charitytothatexpenditure,itisprobablethatatransferofeconomicbenefitswillberequiredinsettlement and
theamountoftheobligationcanbemeasuredreliably.Expenditureisaccountedforonanaccrualsbasis and
hasbeenclassifiedunderheadingsthataggregateallcostrelatedtothecategory.Wherecostscannot be
directlyattributedto particularheadingstheyhavebeenallocatedto activitieson a basisconsistentwith the use
of resources.
Expenditureon RaisingFundscomprisethe costsassociatedwith attractingvoluntaryincome,fundraising costs
and investment management costs.
Expenditureon Charitableactivitiescomprisethe costsincurredby the charityin the deliveryof its activities and
services in the furtherance of its objects, including the making of grants and governance costs.
Governancecostsincludethosecostsassociatedwithmeetingtheconstitutionalandstatutoryrequirement of
thecharity,includinganyaudit/independentexaminationfees,costslinkedtothestrategicmanagementof the
charity, together with a share of the other administration costs.
Other expenditure are support costs not allocated to a particular activity.
Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
FixedAssetsarerecognisedatcostanddepreciationisprovidedatthefollowingannualratesinorderto write
off each asset over its estimated useful life.
Buildings 10% Straight Line.
Fixtures, Fittings &Equipment 25% Reducing Balance.
Trade and other debtors
Tradeandotherdebtorsarerecognisedatthesettlementamountdueafteranytradediscount offered.
Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cashandcashequivalentscomprisecashatbankandonhand,demanddepositswithbanksand other
short-termhighlyLiquidinvestmentswithoriginalmaturitiesofthreemonthsorlessandbankoverdraftsin the
statementof financialposition,bankoverdraftsare shown withinborrowingsor currentliabilities.In the Statement
ofcashflows,cashandcashequivalentsareshownnetofbankoverdraftsthatarerepayableondemand and
form an integral part of the company's cash management.
continued...
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CRAFTWORKS COMMUNITY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 JULY 2025
2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restrictedfundscan onlybe usedfor particularrestrictedpurposeswithinthe objectsof the charity. Restrictions
arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits
The charitablecompanyoperatesa definedcontributionplanfor its employees.A definedContributionplanis a
pensionplanunderwhichthecompanypaysfixedcontributionsintoaseparateentity.Oncethe contribution
havebeenpaidthecompanyhasnofurtherpaymentsobligations.charitablecompany'spensionscheme are
charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.
Trade and other creditors
Shorttermcreditorsare measuredat the transactionprice,othercreditorsandprovisionsare recognised where
the charityhas a presentobligationresultingfrom a past eventthat will probablyresultin the transferof funds to
athirdpartyandtheamountduetosettletheobligationcanbemeasuredorestimatedreliably.Creditors and
provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due.
Leased assets
Wherethe charityentersintoa leasewhichentailstakingsubstantiallyallthe risksandrewardsof ownership of
anasset,theleaseistreatedasafinancelease.Leaseswhichdonottransfersubstantiallyalltherisks and
rewards of ownership to charity are classified as operating leases.
Assetsheld underfinanceleaseare initiallyrecognisedas assetsof the charityat theirfair valueat the inception
oftheleaseor,iflower,atthepresentvalueoftheminimumleasepayments.Thecorrespondingliabilityto the
lessorisincludedinthebalancesheetdateasafinanceleaseobligation.Leasepaymentsare apportioned
betweenfinanceexpensesandreductionoftheleaseobligationsoastoachievea constantrateofinterest on
theremainingbalanceoftheliability.Financeexpensesarerecognisedimmediately,unlesstheyare directly
attributabletoqualifyingassets,inwhichcasetheyarecapitalisedinaccordancewiththecharity'spolicy on
borrowing costs.
Assets held under finance leases are depreciated in the same way as owned assets.
Operatingleasepaymentsarerecognisedasanexpenseonastraight-linebasisovertheleaseterm.In the
eventsthatleaseincentivesarereceivedtoenterintooperatingleases,suchincentivesarerecognisedas a
liability.Theaggregatebenefitofincentivesisrecognisedasareductionofrentalexpenseona straight-line
basis.
Agency Arrangements
ThecharitablecompanyactsasanagentindistributingbursaryfundsfromESFA.Paymentsreceived from
ESFAandsubsequentdisbursementstostudentsareexcludedfromthestatementoffinancialactivitiesas the
charitablecompanydoesnothavecontroloverthecharitableapplicationofthefunds.Thecharitable company
doesnotcurrentlyallocateanypercentageoffundingtowardsitsownadministrationcosts.Thefunds received
and paid and any balances held are disclosed in note 19.
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CRAFTWORKS COMMUNITY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 JULY 2025
3.
DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
Donations
Capital Grants
Grants received, included in the above, are as follows:
DfE Buildings & Assets Allocation
4.
OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
Provision of Staff
5.
INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Activity
Grants
Charitable Activities
Grants received, included in the above, are as follows:
DfE Funding Element 1
DfE Funding Element 2
LA Funding Element 3
DfE Tuition Fund
Free School Meals
DfE Teacher Mentoring Programme
Other Government Revenue Grants
Other DfE Revenue Funding |
29.7.25
£
1,170
83,984
85,154
29.7.25
£
83,984
29.7.25
£
3,764
29.7.25
£
1,959,062
29.7.25
£
651,379
510,000
764,353
-
13,309
-
10,500
9,521
1,959,062 |
29.7.24
£
40
62,040
62,080
29.7.24
£
62,040
29.7.24
£
12,086
29.7.24
£
1,585,730 |
|
|
29.7.24
£
542,505
468,000
565,237
3,249
4,749
1,990
-
- |
|
|
1,585,730 |
continued...
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CRAFTWORKS COMMUNITY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 JULY 2025
6. RAISING FUNDS
Other trading activities
Advertising & Marketing
7.
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
Charitable Activities
8.
SUPPORT COSTS
Management
£
Charitable Activities
4,021 |
Direct
Costs
£
1,930,466
Finance
£
1,464 |
29.7.25
£
-
Support
costs (see
note 8)
£
44,536
Governance
costs
£
39,051 |
29.7.24
£
352
Totals
£
1,975,002 |
|
|
|
Totals
£
44,536 |
9. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):
|
29.7.25 |
29.7.24 |
|
£ |
£ |
Auditors' remuneration |
10,600 |
9,625 |
Auditors' remuneration for non audit work |
2,675 |
2,915 |
Depreciation - owned assets |
13,606 |
10,741 |
10. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
Therewerenotrustees'remunerationorotherbenefitsfortheyearended29July2025norfortheyear ended
29 July 2024.
Trustees' expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 29 July 2025 nor for the year ended 29 July 2024.
continued...
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CRAFTWORKS COMMUNITY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 JULY 2025
11. STAFF COSTS
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Other pension costs |
29.7.25
£
1,228,436
110,758
21,669
1,360,863 |
29.7.24
£
944,838
68,730
16,164 |
|
|
1,029,732 |
Totalamountofemployeesalaryandbenefitsrecievedbykeymanagementpersonnelis:£231,671 (2024:
£186,897)
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
Management
Delivery of Services
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
12.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
fund
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
40
Charitable activities
Charitable Activities
-
Other trading activities
12,086
Total
12,126
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
-
Charitable activities
Charitable Activities
9,276
Total
9,276
NET INCOME
2,850 |
29.7.25
4
49
53
Restricted
funds
£
62,040
1,585,730
-
1,647,770
352
1,504,715
1,505,067
142,703 |
29.7.24
4
39
43
Total
funds
£
62,080
1,585,730
12,086 |
|
|
1,659,896 |
|
|
352
1,513,991 |
|
|
1,514,343 |
|
|
145,553 |
continued...
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CRAFTWORKS COMMUNITY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 JULY 2025
12.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued
Unrestricted
Restricted
fund
funds
£
£
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
801
184,807
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
3,651
327,510
13.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Improvements
Fixtures
to
and
property
fittings
£
£
COST
At 30 July 2024
27,355
43,469
Additions
758
19,395
Disposals
-
(230)
At 29 July 2025
28,113
62,634
DEPRECIATION
At 30 July 2024
9,056
20,858
Charge for year
2,811
10,795
At 29 July 2025
11,867
31,653
NET BOOK VALUE
At 29 July 2025
16,246
30,981
At 29 July 2024
18,299
22,611
14.
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
29.7.25
£
Trade debtors
20,671
Other debtors
11,228
31,899 |
|
Total
funds
£
185,608 |
|
|
331,161 |
|
Totals
£
70,824
20,153
(230)
90,747
29,914
13,606
43,520
47,227
40,910
29.7.24
£
-
869
869 |
|
continued...
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CRAFTWORKS COMMUNITY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 JULY 2025
15. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Trade creditors
Social security and other taxes
Other creditors
Accrued expenses
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
DfE Funding Element 1
DfE Funding Element 2
LA Funding Element 3
Free School Meals
DfE Buildings & Assets Allocation
TOTAL FUNDS
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
DfE Funding Element 1
DfE Funding Element 2
LA Funding Element 3
Free School Meals
DfE Buildings & Assets Allocation
Other DfE Grants
TOTAL FUNDS |
|
|
|
16. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
continued...
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CRAFTWORKS COMMUNITY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 JULY 2025
16. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparatives for movement in funds
At
30.7.23
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
801
Restricted funds
DfE Funding Element 1
67,792
DfE Funding Element 2
18,200
LA Funding Element 3
26,591
SENCO Funding & Training
36,753
Free School Meals
2,469
DfE Buildings & Assets Allocation
33,002
184,807
TOTAL FUNDS
185,608
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: |
Net
movement
in funds
£
2,851
23,914
41,244
105,648
(36,753)
(2,138)
10,787
142,702
145,553 |
At
29.7.24
£
3,652
91,706
59,444
132,239
-
331
43,789 |
|
|
327,509 |
|
|
331,161 |
|
|
|
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
DfE Funding Element 1
DfE Funding Element 2
LA Funding Element 3
DfE Tuition Fund
SENCO Funding & Training
Free School Meals
DfE Buildings & Assets Allocation
DfE Teacher Mentoring Programme
TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming
resources
£
12,126
542,504
468,001
565,237
3,249
-
4,749
62,040
1,990
1,647,770
1,659,896 |
Resources
expended
£
(9,275)
(518,590)
(426,757)
(459,589)
(3,249)
(36,753)
(6,887)
(51,253)
(1,990)
(1,505,068)
(1,514,343) |
Movement
in funds
£
2,851
23,914
41,244
105,648
-
(36,753)
(2,138)
10,787
- |
|
|
|
142,702 |
|
|
|
145,553 |
continued...
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CRAFTWORKS COMMUNITY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 JULY 2025
17. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT OBLIGATIONS
The companyoperatesa definedcontributionscheme.The providerof the schemeis NEST. Duringthe year the
charity contributed £21,669 (2024: £16,465). There was an outstanding balance of £Nil (2024: £3,072).
18. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
Duringthe year the companymade salesto BrogdaleCIC of £Nil (2024:£3,048)and made paymentsto them of
£172,477 (2024: £131,527). At the year end the net amount owing by Brogdale CIC was £Nil (2024: £NIL).
DuringtheyearthecompanyalsomadesalestoVibeCommunityLimitedof£3,763(2024:£8,014)and made
paymentsto themof £13,170(2024:£1,956).At the yearend the net amountowingby VibeCommunity Limited
was £Nil (2024: £Nil).
V Turner,a memberof theseniormanagementteamhasa closefamilyrelationshipwithS Manneringwhois a
self employed marketing consultant. The company made payments to S Mannering of £1,400 (2024: £Nil)
The CEO/ PrincipalR O'Neillof the charityhas a closefamilyrelationshipwith F O'Neillwho is also a member of
keymanagementpersonnel.DuringtheyearthecostofemploymentofRO'Neillamountedto£68,763 (2024:
£54,220); the cost of employment of F O'Neill amounted to £53,954 (2024: £49,858).
19. BURSARY FUNDS
ThecharitablecompanydistributesbursaryfundstostudentsasanagentoftheDfE.Intheyearunder review
the charitable company received £53,865 (2024: £57,390) and disbursed £67,320 (2024 : £46,379) of the funds.
The Collegechargeda fee of £9,521in respectof administeringthe Bursaryfor the years2021-2025,being 5%
perannumoftheBursaryincomereceivedinthisperiod.TheCollegewillnowchargeanannualfee to
administer Bursary Funds of 5% of the Bursary received.
Anamountof£15,153(2024:£38,129)isincludedinothercreditorsrelatingtoundistributedfunds,thatif not
disbursed in the next financial year will be repayable to the DfE.
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