Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 14/11/2023 Period start date To 31/10/2024 Period end date Charity name: Call of the Wild Development Trust CIO
Charity registration number:
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To advance in life and relieve the needs primarily of primary school aged children transitioning into secondary school, new settings and new experiences or opportunities through: - The provision of recreational and leisure time activities provided in the interest of social welfare, designed to improve their conditions of life; - Providing support and activities which develop their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals. For the public benefit, to relieve the charitable needs arising from being long term unemployed, a young person not in education, employment and training (neets) and ex service personnel through providing programmes and activities to build confidence and skills and in such other ways as the trustees may determine. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
Summary of Main Charitable Activities • Resilience Programmes:Since our inception as a CIO in November 2023, we have successfully delivered 13 impactful Resilience Programmes at schools within the local community, focusing on developing essential life skills in children as they prepare for the transition to secondary school. The main aim of our Resilience Programme is to help children to become confident, mentally tough individuals who can cope effectively with life’s challenges. If we can offer support at this crucial stage of their lives then we |
| can offset future problems. This year, | |
|---|---|
| over 300 children have participated in | |
| and benefited from our programme. | |
| We prioritised supporting children | |
| from the most disadvantaged | |
| backgrounds, focussing on schools | |
| located within the top 10% most | |
| deprived areas in Wales, where over | |
| half of the students qualified for free | |
| school meals. | |
| • | Adventure Camps:In collaboration |
| with Youth Adventure Trust, we | |
| organised two week-long adventure | |
| camps enabling 77 disadvantaged | |
| young people to participate in a week- | |
| long adventure camp, combining | |
| resilience training with outdoor | |
| activities. This provided a break from | |
| the stress and challenges of their | |
| everyday lives and an opportunity for | |
| outdoor exploration and personal | |
| growth. | |
| • | Partnership with Neath Port Talbot |
| Children's Services:We were able to | |
| offer additional support to a group of | |
| care-experienced young girls, through | |
| outdoor activities, group discussions | |
| and social activities. One participant | |
| commented the time spent with us was | |
| the ‘best three days of my life’. It was | |
| particularly rewarding to witness the | |
| confidence boost for one visually | |
| impaired young girl who successfully | |
| conquered a mountain hike, rock | |
| climbing and a leap from a waterfall. | |
| • | Pilot Residential Programme:With the |
| generous support of a windfarm grant, | |
| we successfully piloted a two-night | |
| residential programme. This initiative | |
| aimed to address the lasting impact of | |
| the pandemic and lockdown on | |
| children's confidence and | |
| independence. The programme | |
| emphasised building self-reliance and | |
| social skills through group activities, | |
| proving to be a resounding success and | |
| inspiring us to replicate it in the future. |
Statement confirming Para 1.18 whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment Para 1.38 including program related investment Contribution made by Para 1.38 volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | Summary of Main Achievements • Empowered Young People: oImproved the soft skills and employability of over 400 young people, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds. oRaised aspirations and boosted the confidence of participants. oHelped young people overcome the negative impacts of the pandemic on their social skills and education. • Enhanced Well-being: oProvided valuable support to care-experienced young girls through a tailored programme. oEnabled participants to develop effective coping mechanisms for managing stress and navigating challenges. oCultivated a "can do" attitude in young people, equipping them with the resilience to overcome obstacles and |
| establishing positive | |
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| behaviours. | |
| • | Positive Impact on Schools and |
| Communities: | |
oObserved significant |
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| improvements in the behaviour | |
| and group interaction of | |
| participants with additional | |
| learning needs. | |
oIntroduced school staff to new |
|
| concepts for managing pupil | |
| behaviour. | |
oReceived numerous positive |
|
| testimonials from staff and | |
| children, demonstrating the | |
| high demand and impact of the | |
| charity's work. | |
oContributed to the overall well- |
|
| being of the community by | |
| empowering young people and | |
| fostering positive social | |
| development. | |
| By delivering a range of programmes, | |
| including resilience training, adventure | |
| camps, and specialised support, we | |
| have empowered over 400 young | |
| people, particularly those from | |
| disadvantaged backgrounds, to develop | |
| essential life skills, boost their | |
| confidence, and overcome challenges, | |
| contributing to a more positive and | |
| resilient community. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Achievements against Para 1.41 objectives set Performance of fundraising Para 1.41 activities against objectives set Investment performance Para 1.41 against objectives Other
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The Statement of Financial Activities reflects the income and expenditure incurred by Call of the Wild Development Trust CIO in carrying out its role in respect of its objectives. The total income of £115,454 was spent on direct charitable expenditure totalling £113,219 resulting in a net surplus of £2,235. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The board has examined the charity's requirements for reserves in respect of the main risks to the organisation, the charity’s policy is to achieve an unrestricted reserves level of £5,000. They have a plan in place to achieve this in the short to medium term to enable it to expand the services they currently provide. Call of the Wild (Development) Limited will financially support Call of The Wild Development Trust CIO and will underwrite the reserves level of £5,000 should this not be achieved by the charity. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | The unrestricted funds at 31 October 2024 were £3,256. The restricted funds at 31 October 2024 were £NIL. |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: The charity’s principal Para 1.47 sources of funds (including any fundraising) Investment policy and Para 1.46 objectives including any
social investment policy adopted A description of the principal Para 1.46 risks facing the charity Other
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | The organisation is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated and registered as a charity on 14/11/2023. The charity is controlled by its governing document and constitutes a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Para 1.51 The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works Para 1.51 Relationship with any related parties Para 1.51 Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Call of the Wild Development Trust CIO |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1205707 |
| Charity’s principal address | 83 Church Road Seven Sisters Neath SA10 9DT |
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Geraint Lewis | ||||
| Mark James Soanes |
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| Robert Lloyd Griffiths |
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| Alan Tudor Jones | 16/8/2024 | |||
| Lynne Sheehy | 16/8/2024 | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) |
|---|---|---|
| Type of adviser Name Address |
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| Accountant and Independent examiner |
Bevan Buckland LLP |
Bevan Buckland LLP Ground Floor Cardigan House Castle Court Swansea Enterprise Park Swansea SA7 9LA |
| Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) | ||
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Full name(s) Geraint Lewis Position (eg Secretary, Chair Chair, etc) Date 9.4.2025
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1205707
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD 14 NOVEMBER 2023 TO 31 OCTOBER 2024
FOR
CALL OF THE WILD DEVELOPMENT TRUST CIO
Bevan Buckland LLP Ground Floor Cardigan House Castle Court Swansea Enterprise Park Swansea SA7 9LA
CALL OF THE WILD DEVELOPMENT TRUST CIO
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD 14 NOVEMBER 2023 TO 31 OCTOBER 2024
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| Report of the Trustees | 1 | to | 3 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 4 | ||
| Statement of Financial Activities | 5 | ||
| Balance Sheet | 6 | ||
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 7 | to | 11 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 12 |
CALL OF THE WILD DEVELOPMENT TRUST CIO
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE PERIOD 14 NOVEMBER 2023 TO 31 OCTOBER 2024
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the period 14 November 2023 to 31 October 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
The purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document are to advance in life and relieve the needs primarily of primary school aged children transitioning into secondary school, new settings and new experiences or opportunities through:
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The provision of recreational and leisure time activities provided in the interest of social welfare, designed to improve their conditions of life;
-
Providing support and activities which develop their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals.
For the public benefit, to relieve the charitable needs arising from being long term unemployed, a young person not in education, employment and training (NEET) and ex service personnel through providing programmes and activities to build confidence and skills and in such other ways as the trustees may determine.
Significant activities
Resilience Programmes
Since our inception as a CIO in November 2023, we have successfully delivered 13 impactful Resilience Programmes at schools within the local community, focusing on developing essential life skills in children as they prepare for the transition to secondary school. The main aim of our Resilience Programme is to help children to become confident, mentally tough individuals who can cope effectively with life's challenges. If we can offer support at this crucial stage of their lives then we can offset future problems. This year, over 300 children have participated in and benefited from our programme. We prioritised supporting children from the most disadvantaged backgrounds, focussing on schools located within the top 10% most deprived areas in Wales, where over half of the students qualified for free school meals.
Adventure Camps
In collaboration with Youth Adventure Trust, we organised two week-long adventure camps enabling 77 disadvantaged young people to participate in a week-long adventure camp, combining resilience training with outdoor activities. This provided a break from the stress and challenges of their everyday lives and an opportunity for outdoor exploration and personal growth.
Partnership with Neath Port Talbot Children's Services
We were able to offer additional support to a group of care-experienced young girls, through outdoor activities, group discussions and social activities. One participant commented the time spent with us was the 'best three days of my life'. It was particularly rewarding to witness the confidence boost for one visually impaired young girl who successfully conquered a mountain hike, rock climbing and a leap from a waterfall.
Pilot Residential Programme
With the generous support of a windfarm grant, we successfully piloted a two-night residential programme. This initiative aimed to address the lasting impact of the pandemic and lockdown on children's confidence and independence. The programme emphasised building self-reliance and social skills through group activities, proving to be a resounding success and inspiring us to replicate it in the future.
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CALL OF THE WILD DEVELOPMENT TRUST CIO
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE PERIOD 14 NOVEMBER 2023 TO 31 OCTOBER 2024
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Summary of Main Achievements
Empowered Young People
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Improved the soft skills and employability of over 400 young people, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
-
Raised aspirations and boosted the confidence of participants.
-
Helped young people overcome the negative impacts of the pandemic on their social skills and education.
Enhanced Well-being
-
Provided valuable support to care-experienced young girls through a tailored programme.
-
Enabled participants to develop effective coping mechanisms for managing stress and navigating challenges.
-
- Cultivated a "can do" attitude in young people, equipping them with the resilience to overcome obstacles and establishing positive behaviours.
Positive Impact on Schools and Communities
-
Observed significant improvements in the behaviour and group interaction of participants with additional learning needs.
-
Introduced school staff to new concepts for managing pupil behaviour.
-
Received numerous positive testimonials from staff and children, demonstrating the high demand and impact of the charity's work.
-
Contributed to the overall well-being of the community by empowering young people and fostering positive social development.
By delivering a range of programmes, including resilience training, adventure camps, and specialised support, we have empowered over 400 young people, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, to develop essential life skills, boost their confidence, and overcome challenges, contributing to a more positive and resilient community.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Financial position
The Statement of Financial Activities reflects the income and expenditure incurred by Call of the Wild Development Trust CIO in carrying out its role in respect of its objectives.
The total income of £115,454 was spent on direct charitable expenditure totalling £113,219 resulting in a net surplus of £2,235.
As at 31 October 2024, the unrestricted funds were £3,256 and restricted funds were £nil.
Reserves policy
The board has examined the charity's requirements for reserves in respect of the main risks to the organisation, the charity's policy is to achieve an unrestricted reserves level of £5,000. They have a plan in place to achieve this in the short to medium term to enable it to continue and expand the services they currently provide.
Call of the Wild (Development) Limited will financially support Call of The Wild Development Trust CIO and will underwrite the reserves level of £5,000 should this not be achieved by the charity..
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, and constitutes a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO).
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Charity number 1205707
Principal address
83 Church Road Seven Sisters Neath SA10 9DT
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CALL OF THE WILD DEVELOPMENT TRUST CIO
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE PERIOD 14 NOVEMBER 2023 TO 31 OCTOBER 2024
Trustees
G Lewis Chair M J Soanes Trustee R L Griffiths (appointed 14.11.23)
G Lewis (appointed 14.11.2023) M J Soanes (appointed 14.11.2023) R L Griffiths (appointed 14.11.2023) A T Jones (appointed 16.08.2024) L Sheehy (appointed 16.08.2024)
Independent Examiner
Bevan Buckland LLP Ground Floor Cardigan House Castle Court Swansea Enterprise Park Swansea SA7 9LA
Approved by order of the board of trustees on and signed on its behalf by:
M J Soanes - Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF CALL OF THE WILD DEVELOPMENT TRUST CIO
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Call Of The Wild Development Trust CIO
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Call Of The Wild Development Trust CIO (the Trust) for the period 14 November 2023 to 31 October 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Alison Vickers The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
Bevan Buckland LLP Ground Floor Cardigan House Castle Court Swansea Enterprise Park Swansea SA7 9LA
4th March 2025
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CALL OF THE WILD DEVELOPMENT TRUST CIO
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE PERIOD 14 NOVEMBER 2023 TO 31 OCTOBER 2024
| Unrestricted fund Notes £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 62,229 Charitable activities 2 Charitable activities 3,305 Total 65,534 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities Charitable activities 63,338 Other (39) Total 63,299 NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) 2,235 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 1,021 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 3,256 |
Restricted fund £ - 49,920 49,920 49,920 - 49,920 - - - |
Period Period 14.11.23 1.1.23 to to 31.10.24 13.11.23 Total Total funds funds £ £ 62,229 9,632 53,225 38,411 115,454 48,043 113,258 53,195 (39) (1,168) 113,219 52,027 2,235 (3,984) 1,021 5,005 3,256 1,021 |
|---|---|---|
The notes form part of these financial statements
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CALL OF THE WILD DEVELOPMENT TRUST CIO
BALANCE SHEET 31 OCTOBER 2024
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total | |||
| fund | fund | funds | funds | |||
| Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| CURRENT ASSETS | ||||||
| Debtors | 6 | - | - | - | 1,168 | |
| Cash at bank | 5,431 | - | 5,431 | 3,836 | ||
| CREDITORS | 5,431 | - | 5,431 | 5,004 | ||
| Amounts falling due within one year | 7 |
(2,175) | - | (2,175) | (3,983) | |
| NET CURRENT ASSETS | 3,256 | - | 3,256 | 1,021 | ||
| TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT | LIABILITIES | 3,256 | - | 3,256 | 1,021 | |
| NET ASSETS/(LIABILITIES) | 3,256 | - | 3,256 | 1,021 | ||
| FUNDS | 8 | |||||
| Unrestricted funds | 3,256 | 1,021 | ||||
| TOTAL FUNDS | 3,256 | 1,021 |
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 4th March 2025 and were signed on its behalf by:
M J Soanes - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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CALL OF THE WILD DEVELOPMENT TRUST CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD 14 NOVEMBER 2023 TO 31 OCTOBER 2024
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Income
Income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. Non-refundable grants are recognised upon receipt.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it 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 to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of 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.
Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and in hand are basic financial assets and include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current
Financial instruments
The company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 'Basic Financial Instruments' and Section 12 'Other Financial Instruments Issues' of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the company's balance sheet when the company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Derecognition of financial assets
Financial assets are derecognised only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire or are settled, or when the company transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another entity, or if some significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained but control of the asset has transferred to another party that is able to sell the asset in its entirety to an unrelated third party.
Classification of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE PERIOD 14 NOVEMBER 2023 TO 31 OCTOBER 2024
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
Cash at bank and in hand
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and loans from fellow group companies, are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the company's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
Creditors
Short term trade creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other financial liabilities, including bank loans, are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Debtors
Short term debtors are measured at transaction price, less any impairment. Loans receivable are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment.
Going concern
The charity meets its day-to-day working capital requirements through support from Call Of The Wild (Development) Ltd, which provides a monthly donation to the charity and will cover any deficit.The charity therefore continues to adopt the going concern basis in preparing its financial statements.
2. INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
| Period | Period | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 14.11.23 | 1.1.23 | ||
| to | to | ||
| 31.10.24 | 13.11.23 | ||
| Activity | £ | £ | |
| Grants | Charitable activities | 53,225 | 38,411 |
| Grants received, included in | the above, are as follows: | ||
| NPTCBC - Youth Support Grant | Period 14.11.23 to 31.10.24 £ 1,875 |
Period 1.1.23 to 13.11.23 £ 4,082 |
|
| Cronfa Gymunedol | - | 3,690 | |
| Other grants | - | 7,621 | |
| Postcode Community Fund | - | 23,018 | |
| Shared Prosperity Fund | 49,920 | - | |
| NPTCBC | 950 | - | |
| C&C Swansea | 480 | - | |
| 53,225 | 38,411 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE PERIOD 14 NOVEMBER 2023 TO 31 OCTOBER 2024
3. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the period ended 31 October 2024 nor for the period ended 13 November 2023.
Trustees' expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the period ended 31 October 2024 nor for the period ended 13 November 2023.
4. STAFF COSTS
5.
| Period | Period | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14.11.23 | 1.1.23 | |||||
| to | to | |||||
| 31.10.24 | 13.11.23 | |||||
| £ | £ | |||||
| Wages and salaries | 17,875 | 13,000 | ||||
| Social security costs | - | 150 | ||||
| 17,875 | 13,150 | |||||
| The average monthly number of employees during the period was as follows: | ||||||
| All staff | Period 14.11.23 to 31.10.24 1 |
Period 1.1.23 to 13.11.23 1 |
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| No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000. | ||||||
| COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES | ||||||
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM | Unrestricted fund £ |
Restricted fund £ |
Total funds £ |
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| Donations and legacies | 9,632 | - | 9,632 | |||
| Charitable activities | ||||||
| Charitable activities | 38,411 | - | 38,411 | |||
| Total | 48,043 | - | 48,043 | |||
| EXPENDITURE ON | ||||||
| Charitable activities | ||||||
| Charitable activities | 53,195 | - | 53,195 | |||
| Other | (1,168) | - | (1,168) | |||
| Total | 52,027 | - | 52,027 | |||
| NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) | (3,984) | - | (3,984) | |||
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS | ||||||
| Total funds brought forward | 5,005 | - | 5,005 | |||
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 1,021 | - | 1,021 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE PERIOD 14 NOVEMBER 2023 TO 31 OCTOBER 2024
| 6. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Tax 7. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Taxation and social security Other creditors 8. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS At 14.11.23 £ Unrestricted funds General fund 1,021 TOTAL FUNDS 1,021 Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Incoming resources £ Unrestricted funds General fund 65,534 Restricted funds Shared Prosperity Fund 49,920 TOTAL FUNDS 115,454 Comparatives for movement in funds At 1.1.23 £ Unrestricted funds General fund 5,005 TOTAL FUNDS 5,005 Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Incoming resources £ Unrestricted funds General fund 48,043 TOTAL FUNDS 48,043 |
2024 2023 £ £ - 1,168 2024 2023 £ £ 208 81 1,967 3,902 2,175 3,983 Net movement At in funds 31.10.24 £ £ 2,235 3,256 2,235 3,256 Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (63,299) 2,235 (49,920) - (113,219) 2,235 Net movement At in funds 13.11.23 £ £ (3,984) 1,021 (3,984) 1,021 Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (52,027) (3,984) (52,027) (3,984) |
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CALL OF THE WILD DEVELOPMENT TRUST CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE PERIOD 14 NOVEMBER 2023 TO 31 OCTOBER 2024
8. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Restricted funds
Shared Prosperity Fund - The grant was used to deliver 11 resilience programmes (5 days each) at 11 schools in Neath Port Talbot and 1 programme for Neath Port Talbot Children's Services.
9. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
Call of the Wild (Development) Ltd is a related party of the charity because two of the trustees are also directors of the company.
At the date of these financial statements, a total of £1,202 (2023: £1,202) was owed to Call Of The Wild (Development) Limited.
During the year Call Of The Wild Development Trust CIO was invoiced £88,612 by Call of the Wild Development) Limited for resilience programmes for young children.
Call of the Wild (Development) Limited donated £11,399.
10. CHANGE OF ENTITY
On 14 November 2023 Call Of The Wild Development Trust CIC was converted to Call Of The Wild Development Trust CIO.
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| DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| FOR THE PERIOD 14 NOVEMBER 2023 TO 31 OCTOBER | 2024 | ||
| Period | Period | ||
| 14.11.23 | 1.1.23 | ||
| to | to | ||
| 31.10.24 | 13.11.23 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS | |||
| Donations and legacies | |||
| Donations | 11,399 | 9,632 | |
| Summer camp income | 50,830 | - | |
| Charitable activities | 62,229 | 9,632 | |
| Grants | 53,225 | 38,411 | |
| Total incoming resources | 115,454 | 48,043 | |
| EXPENDITURE | |||
| Charitable activities | |||
| Wages | 17,875 | 13,000 | |
| Social security | - | 150 | |
| Insurance | 96 | - | |
| Sundries | 234 | - | |
| Resilience programmes | 53,610 | 37,944 | |
| Summer camp | 35,002 | - | |
| Subcontractors | 5,160 | - | |
| Subscriptions | 60 | - | |
| Donations | - | 30 | |
| Other | 112,037 | 51,124 | |
| Corporation tax | (39) | (1,168) | |
| Support costs | |||
| Governance costs | |||
| Accountancy and legal fees | 1,221 | 1,706 | |
| Legal fees | - | 365 | |
| 1,221 | 2,071 | ||
| Total resources expended | 113,219 | 52,027 | |
| Net income/(expenditure) | 2,235 | (3,984) | |
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF CALL OF THE WILD DEVELOPMENT TRUST CIO
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Call Of The Wild Development Trust CIO
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Call Of The Wild Development Trust CIO (the Trust) for the period 14 November 2023 to 31 October 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Alison Vickers
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
Bevan Buckland LLP Ground Floor Cardigan House Castle Court Swansea Enterprise Park Swansea SA7 9LA
18 February 2025
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