## **Little Cherubs** ## **Trustees’ Annual Report** ## **For the period 1 January – 31 December 2025** **Prepared by:** Andrea Jodrell, Trustee **Charity Registration Number:** 1202361 **Registered Address:** 58 Rowton Grange Road, Chapel en le Frith, High Peak. SK23 0LD ## **CONTENTS** 1. Reference and Administrative Details 2. Objectives and Activities 3. Public Benefit Statement 4. Achievements and Performance - 4.1 Family Support Service - 4.2 Sports Utilisation Programme - 4.3 Community Engagement and Operations - 4.4 Volunteers 5. Grant Applications and Funding 6. Fundraising Statement 7. Financial Review 8. Reserves Policy 9. Structure, Governance and Management 10. Risk Management 11. Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities 12. Approval Registered Charity 1202361 ## **TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT** ## **For the period 1 January – 31 December 2025** ## **1. Reference and Administrative Details** **Charity Name:** Little Cherubs **Charity Structure:** Unincorporated Association **Charity Registration Number:** 1202361 **Registered Address:** 89 Manchester Road, Chapel en le Frith, High Peak.SK23 0LD. ## **Trustees:** - Sally Depee - Ian Depee - Andrea Jodrell - Lynda Jones - Jill Mears - Gareth Jones ## **2. Objectives and Activities** Little Cherubs exists to relieve hardship and promote wellbeing among children and families across the High Peak and surrounding areas. The charity provides essential items, safe equipment, clothing, and access to enriching experiences such as sports and holiday activities. We work closely with schools, health professionals, social workers, and community organisations to ensure support reaches those most in need. All activities undertaken during the year directly further our charitable purposes for the public benefit. ## **3. Public Benefit Statement** The trustees confirm that they have complied with their duty under section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit. Little Cherubs provides free support to families experiencing financial hardship, safeguarding concerns, social isolation, or other vulnerabilities. Our work improves children’s safety, wellbeing, and inclusion, and reduces pressure on statutory services. Registered Charity 1202361 ## **4. Achievements and Performance** ## **4.1 Family Support Service** Across 2025, Little Cherubs supported **approximately 350 appointments** , responding to sustained and often complex need. Demand remained consistently high, with peaks in March, June, July, September, October, and November. **September was the busiest month** , with 38 families supported. ## **Essential Items and Equipment** - Clothing provided in **over 70%** of all appointments equating to **1321** children, - **100+ large items** issued, including prams, travel cots, car seats, high chairs, stair gates, cot beds, bed guards, and specialist equipment - **15 full newborn setups** delivered to families in crisis or emergency situations ## **Professional Referrals** - **45+ referrals** from Social Services, Health Visitors, schools, and midwives - **18 families** monitored on the Watch List due to ongoing vulnerability ## **Seasonal Support** - **Christmas presents provided to more than 180 children** , with unprecedented support from local businesses - Back-to-school clothing and equipment provided to families in hardship ## **4.2 Sports Utilisation Programme** Little Cherubs delivered a comprehensive programme of sports and wellbeing support to ensure children from low-income, SEND, single-parent, and vulnerable households could access physical activity. ## **Holiday Camps** - **108 funded camp spaces** provided - **£2,376** worth of activity delivered - Support included HAF places, discounted days, and emergency funded sessions ## **Extracurricular Clubs** - Dozens of funded or subsidised football and dance placements Registered Charity 1202361 - Support targeted to children with SEND, social anxiety, behavioural needs, and financial hardship ## **Sports Clothing & Equipment** - **20 branded sports hoodies** issued ## **Community Sports Infrastructure** - Football pitch marked at Chapel Park following removal of the MUGA ## **4.3 Community Engagement and Operations** - Organised **9 fundraising events** - Supported **4 Duke of Edinburgh placements** - Expanded storage capacity by renting a second unit - Introduced new ID badges for volunteers to strengthen safeguarding - Delivered First Aid training sessions for local families - Installed a new swing at a local park - Match-funded a **defibrillator installation** at a nursery in Whaley Bridge ## **4.4 Volunteers** - **Two volunteers stepped down** due to personal reasons - **Three new volunteers recruited** , strengthening operational capacity - Volunteers remain central to the charity’s delivery and impact ## **5. Grant Applications and Funding** In 2025, Little Cherubs submitted **12 grant applications** . The funding landscape has become increasingly challenging, with higher competition, reduced budgets, and stricter eligibility criteria across the sector. Despite this, we secured: - **Morrisons Foundation – £5,000** - **National Lottery Community Fund – £10,000** - **Match-funding for a defibrillator installation** at a nursery in Whaley Bridge Additional grants received: Grant funding remains essential to sustaining our services and meeting rising demand. ## **6. Fundraising Statement** Registered Charity 1202361 Little Cherubs is supported by community fundraising, local businesses, and individual donors. All fundraising activities are carried out by volunteers and comply with the Charity Commission’s guidance. We do not employ professional fundraisers or use commercial fundraising agencies. Our Christmas appeal received **more support from local businesses than ever before** , enabling us to reach over 180 children with gifts. ## **7. Financial Review** Little Cherubs maintained stable finances throughout 2025. Income was generated through grants, donations, community fundraising, and local business support. Expenditure focused on essential family support, sports placements, holiday camps, equipment provision, and operational costs such as storage and safeguarding improvements. A fundraiser of **£2,500** enabled us to fund **125 sports activities** . The trustees are satisfied that the charity’s finances are being managed responsibly and in accordance with charity law. Full financial accounts and the independent examination are submitted separately as required. ## **8. Reserves Policy** Little Cherubs aims to maintain reserves sufficient to cover **three months of core operating costs** , ensuring continuity of service in the event of unexpected financial pressures. Reserves are reviewed regularly by the trustees in line with demand and financial risk. ## **9. Structure, Governance and Management** Little Cherubs is governed by a board of trustees who oversee strategy, safeguarding, financial management, and operational delivery. Trustees meet regularly to review performance, risk, and compliance. Day-to-day operations are delivered by volunteers, supported by trustees with relevant professional expertise. ## **10. Risk Management** The trustees recognise their responsibility for identifying and managing the major risks facing the charity. Key areas of risk include safeguarding, financial sustainability, data protection, volunteer capacity, and the safe provision of equipment. Risk management is overseen by a trustee with professional Health and Safety expertise, ensuring that assessments, safe systems of work, and safeguarding considerations are embedded into daily practice. Policies and procedures are maintained and updated as required, and volunteers receive appropriate guidance and support. Registered Charity 1202361 The trustees are satisfied that reasonable steps have been taken to manage and mitigate the charity’s risks. ## **11. Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities** The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations. They ensure that accounting records are maintained, financial statements give a true and fair view, and the charity complies with its governing document. ## **12. Approval** This report was approved by the trustees of Little Cherubs on: **14 January 2026** Signed: **___Jill Mears________________** On behalf of the Board of Trustees Registered Charity 1202361 Little Cherubs Community Accounts Jan – Dec 2025 |IN SUMMARY|IN SUMMARY|OUT SUMMARY|OUT SUMMARY| |---|---|---|---| |CATEGORY|TOTAL|CATEGORY|TOTAL| |Donations|£4,463.79|Toys|£0.00| |Grants|£0.00|Furniture|£0.00| |Council Funds|£0.00|Equipment|£1,738.02| |Fundraisers|£2,461.30|Clothes|£0.00| |Colltex|£227.35|Insurance|£0.00| |Refunds|£0.00|Rent|£0.00| |Opening Balance|£10,000.00|Posters/Leaflets|£0.00| |Appeals|£0.00|Hub Supplies|£0.00| |||Appeals|£0.00| |||Bank Charges|£0.00| |||Uniform|£0.00| |||Refunds|£0.00| |||Sundries|£0.00| |||Unpaid Cheques|£0.00| Little Cherubs Community Accounts Jan – Dec 2025 ## **Little Cherubs** ## **Bank Reconciliation** Year Ending 31st December 2025 |**Cash Book Summary**
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13.11.25 Chapel parish council park footbal pitch p £612.00 £612.00 £0.00
20.11.25 Lomas foods xmas sacks o £216.00 £216.00 £0.00
21.11.25 Jill Mear ipods for xmas o £129.03 £129.03 £0.00
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19.12.25 Morrisons wrong card o £7.90 £7.90 £0.00
23.12.25 Kizzy Young xmas hamper o £50.00 £50.00 £0.00
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Little Cherubs Community Accounts Jan – Dec 2025 |_Cash_|_Receipts_||||£5,000.00||| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| ||||||£5,000.00||x| ||||||£0.00||£5,000.00| ||cheques only||||||| |||FILE||CHQ|||| |Date|PAYEE|REFERENCE|TYPE|No.|VALUE||Savings| |||||||b|£5,000.00| |||||||b|| |||||||b|| |||||||b|| ## **Little Cherubs** Management Trading Profit and Loss account Year Ending 31st December 2025 ## **Donations** Total Revenue |Other||total|| |---|---|---|---| |£||£|| |4,463.79||4,463.79|| ||£||-| |**£**||**£**|| |**4,463.79**||**4,463.79**||