Company registration number. 01546053
Charity registration number. 282803
Catholic Childrens Society (Plymouth)
IA company limited by guarantee}
Annual Report and Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 Decernber 2025
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Cathollc Chlldrens Society {Plymouth
Contonts
Reference and Administrative Details
Truste88' Report
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Indep9ndent Examinerfs Report
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statement of Financial Actiwt￿8
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Balance Sheet
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Notes lo the Financial Statements
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Catholic Childrens Society (Plymouth
Reference and Administrative Details
Chair
B S Fearnley
Tru8tee8
A M Rodgers
H Brown
T Shepherd
M Macari
D TV Kroonenburg
R Paice
A L Towsey
B S Feafnley
R PaiGg
S•cr•tary
Charlty Regl8tratlon Number
282803
Company R•gl3tratlon Number 01546053
The charty is incorporated in England and Wales.
Sl Bonifa¢g House
Ashburton
Devon
R8918t•r•d Offl¢•
TQ13 7JL
Weslcotts (SWI LLP
PIyTn House
3 Longbridge Road
Marsh Mills
Ptymoulh
Devon
PL6 8LT
Ind•p•nd•nt Examlnor
Sollcltors:
Tozefs Solicitors LLP
Broadwalk House
Southernhay Wesl
Exeter
Devon
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The trustees, who are diredors for the purposes of ccjrnpany law. present the annual report logeth8r
with the financial statements and auditors, report of the charrtable company for the year ended 31
December 2025.
Strueture, govèrnanc8 and management
Oryanisational structure
The Society Is a company limited by guarante8, not having share capital. and governed by ils
Memorandum and Articles of Association. Iln the event of the Company being wound up, the liability
ol each member is limrted lo £10.
Control ol the Society and its propety and funds are ve51ed in a Commillee, whg$e Members, Chair
and Deputy Chair are fomialty appointed by the Roman Catholic Bishop of Plymouth and who
conslilule the charity trustees of the Society and directors under company law and aro known as the
8oard of Truste8 Directors.
Canon Paul Cummins was the Diocesan Administrator, up until the 29.11.25 when Bishop Nicholas
Hudson wos installed. Appointments of new CCSP Trustees were approvéd by the then Diocesan
Administrator and from Novembfjr the Bishop.
Naturn of gov•mlng document
Details of the structure of the Charity and ils Goveming Document are given above. The business of
the Society is managed by this Board, which may consult with the BishoplAcling Piesidenl on the
business of the Society whengvgT Il is deemed appfopriale. and which musl do so on any matter
which signrficantly affects the character and ethos of the Society. The Board meets as often 89
onsidered neces9ary lo manage the business of the Society bLrt musl meet al least three limes a
year, The Board may delegate any of ils lunclions lo sub-committees. (provided al least fv40 membe
of each sub-commrttee are members of the main committ991 and regulate them as approprialfj and In
addition may appoint sub<ommittees lo act purely in an advi80ry capacity. The Board review and Sel
up sub-committees where needed. an example of thi5 being sukFcommittees were created for an
action plan, topics being CCSP mowng fo￿ard and reviewing finances, expens0$, fundraising and
communication wrth the Bishops Office. Face lo face meetings take place, along with Tooms meetings
where appropriate, a$ well as some phone conver8alKJns.
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Recruitment and appointment of trustees
RecTuilmenl of membgrs lakes place from advertisements placed across the Catholic DI0￿Se of
Plymouth, as we have an 8xp8ctation that members will live wrthin the area in which the charty
provides its services. The Board members are recruited from all backgrounds. faiths, and
experiences, and arthough some have specialist skills and knowledge lo share wrth the Board il is
conside￿d of primary importance that the members have an interest in the care and welfare of
children, young people, and families.
Candidates for membership of the Baard are invited lo attend one Of Board Meetings as
observers. lo meet existing members and gain an insight into the workings ol the Charity and its
Board. At that time and on appointment to the Board, they are supplied with a copy of the last
Slalulory Financial Slalements of the Charrty, a copy of ils M8morandum and Articles and Charity
Commission publications explaining their responsibilrtie5 a5 Trustee Directors. New Board Members
complete declarations accepting membership of the Charty and of their willingness lo act as Trustee
Dire¢lors of tha Charity and are vetted in accordance with the guidance issued by the Charity
Commission.
All new 8oard members afe encouraged lo ask questions al Board meetings, and whor8 appropriate
lo seek additional training or guid8nc8 on any asp￿1 of the Society's work. Members of staff and
Trustees are availablg for any questions.
Arnangements forsettlng key management PW50nnel remuneraflon
Trustee Directors receive no remuneration for their wort( goveming and sUPPOrting the charity,
although due lo the large area covered and to ensure recruilmenl and relenlign of Board members,
r•8sonable travel expenses aro reimbur$8d.
Staff
During 2025 the Society employed three pa￿ staff, all of whom worked part lime.
Pro4ctlv• Parentlng LeadlRalnbows Dlrector providing and lacililaling all PrC￿aCtlve Parenting
courses lo support parenlslcarers and liaising wrth schools. The Pro•activ8 Parenting member of 51aff
is also trained lo deliver Rainbows GB berèavement and loss training." lo support members of staff In
CAST schools to delivef Ihg rainbow5 programme lo children.
Fundraisor & Comrnunlcatlons Offl¢er
obtaining all grants and funding for th8 charity and
updating parishionerslDioces&lsupporters of the work CCSP carry out through the year.
Administrator. Flnanco and Essontial Grants Manager - Essential grant programme. admin for
Trusteeslchaniy and finances.
Grants Officer - Essential GrBnl PTogramm6, this role is lemporary16-month contract from August
2025 - due lo the demand of the EGP and will bg revEwed by Trustees a¢￿r￿1ngIy.
Patron
Our sincere thanks go lo Professor Shelh8 the Baroness Hollins who is our Patron, she is regularfy
updated.
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Volunteers
Throughout the Oiocgse, a few people in parishes volunteer lo help the Society by acting as
coordinators for the annual appèal collection. Others have given much time and effort lo fundraising
and PUbl￿ty. The Society is most grateful lo all who have given help In any way.
CCSP plans lo ccmlinue lo adively promote th8 Parish Volunteer role.
Othor r•latlon8hips
The Society is supported by the Plymouth Diocesan Trust, a150 a Registered Charrty (No. 2132271.
The Diocèsan Trust provides the accommodation occupied by the Society's Fiegislered Office and
expects reimbursement for the office consumables such as slalionery. telephone. and postage. A
sm811 sum is payable for other 8dminislralive geNices provided by the Diocese such as payroll and
personnel support. Th8 Society is exceèdingly grateful for the support the Diocese offers in this way.
Carlta8
Carrtas continues lo thrive and develop.
It supports and shales the Mission of the Catholic Church. supporting the ne￿Ork of Social action
charities and parishes within the Ptymoulh Diocese. We have a strong partnership with Caritas
Plymouth. As one of the founder members of the Caritas team we are helping to draw this inrtialive
fO￿ard, helping to reach more disadvantaged families, and children. We have worked collaboratively
with Caritas in idenlityng the needs of familie8 In CTISIS in the Dioceses. Helping those of faith and of
none.
Compllanco wlth the govtming docum•nt and curr•nt Statutory vequlrements
The financial slalemenls have been prepared in accordance with the governing document of the
Society, current slalutory requiremen15, and the requirements of the Stslemenl of Recommended
Pracliee IFRS1021.' Accounting and Reporting by Charrtiès. The Board of Tru61ee Directors have
compli8d with their duty and with due regard lo th8 guidanc8 on public beneli( given by the Charty
Commission when exercising any powers or duties lo which the guidance was ￿leVant.
Investment Pow•rs
Unéer the Memorandum and Articles, the Charity has the power lo deposit or invest funds in any
manner Ibul lo invest only after obtaining advi￿ and having regard lo the surtability of investment5
and the need for diversrficationl. The Charty holds a policy on ethical investment and ha5 a statement
of investmonl principle and risk of which our investment advisors are aware.
Objectives and activities
Objects and aims
The objectives of the Society are lo relieve the charitable needs of chiklren. young persons. and
families of those of the Catholic faith, those of all faiths and none.
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Objectives, stratogies and activitiés
The stated objective of the Society is lo support family life across the Catholic Dioces8 of Plymouth,
which covers all of Comwall. Devon, and part of Dorsel.
Currently this is achieved by the provision of th8 Pro-active Parenting Project, Rainbows bereavement
and loss training, the Good Shepherd Programme for schools, and an Essential Grant Prugramme.
These are all supported by various fundraising Initiatives and don81ions from schools. parishes. and
individuals, as well as from a number of grant giving organisalions. Our invgstmenl strategy provide5
reserves lo ensure there are sufficient funds available lo support these adivities for at least the
coming financial year in the event of a financial d81icil caused by lack of income. This is necessary
due to the fluctuating naluro of our grant giving, which is dgpendent on need and can vary greatly
month lo month.
The Pr￿a¢￿'ve Parenting Projacl 18 de8igned to support parents and carers. The programmos cov8r
drffering age ranges so that parents or carers have 8 choice gf platform to sult their needs. Efforts ar8
made lo ovèrcome any barners lo participation, such as lilera¢y or language. and venues are selected
to cover a wido-ranging area and with appropnale facilities for all participants.
These programmes are provided free of charga lo all parents and car8r8 and although voluntary
donations lo help defray expenses are welcomed. they are not oxpocted. CCSP also has an SLA
agreement with CAST IPfymouth CAST. Multi Academy Tru611, in ordar lo bo able lo offer the
Pro•aclive Parenting Coufses within th8se schools.
As local aulhonty budge15 are cut further, the number of non-51alulory parents'ng programme$
provided by local authorities continue lo fall year on year. The Pr￿a￿1ve Parenting project strives to
bridge the gap fof parents by providing programmes in their locality.
The Pro-active Parenting member of staff is also trained to deliver Rainbows GB bereavement and
loss training lo support members of staff in CAST schools lo deliver the rainbows programme lo
chikjren.
The Board of Trust86 Director8 review the Project 10 9n$ure cost efficiency, value for money, along
wf(h effecliven08s and impact are being mel.
Our Good Shepherd programme is promoted in schools lo encourage young peoplè lo think of the
needs of othèrs. Along with the organisation of sponsored events lo raise awaroness and funds for
ccsp.
We also purchased essential rtem8 for families through our Essential Grant Programme. Helping lo
SUPPOrt families of all faiths or none. All grant applications Ihg Society rèceive are assessed on
individuallfamilieslcafers need.. in order that CCSP can be 8ure Ihal all donationslfunding received are
boing used with consideration and efficiency.
Applications musl be supported by a professional agency supporting the family, an example of this
being a school, housing association. or medical professional. Guidance is offered to applicants and
referees through documents publicly available on oui websit8 or on fequest. The main criteria for
ac￿pIanCe remains that the rt8m required musl directly benefit Childrgn wrthin the family, and be ol an
ess¢nlial nature, and not available through slalutory aid. The Essential Grant programme will continue
to be revi8wed.
The Board of Trustee Directors have provided all these services and complied with their duty and wrth
due regard lo the guidance on public benefit given by the Charity Commission when exercising any
p¢)wers or duties to which the guidance was relevant.
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Achlevements and performance
Another busy and successful year for th8 charity. Our commitment as a board of directors is to
provide good governance. wisdom, and discemmenl in how we spend the charitys money. for the
good ol the families and children most in need in oui diocese.
Our Fundraiser has worked hard lo reach her largel sgt during her annual appraisal. and went beyond
expeclalions. due to some generou5 legacies, the Success of funding applications, fundraising events,
crowdfund8rs, alongsidè many more parishes contributing their no longer wanted rtems to our orange
box scheme. Wrthout thè support of our generous parishes, we would be impoverished. We keep our
families, parishes, parishioners, and all generous benefactors in our prayers.
Thank8 go lo all our employees, our Fundral8er. our Prc4ctive Parenting Facililalor and regislored
director for Rainbows GB Bereavement and Loss and our Adminislralor. We, the Iruslees,
acknowledge that we are very fortunate lo havg such a dedicated team. Each ol our employees is
assigned a monlor, who carries out Year￿ appraisals, with largels Sel for the coming year. All
employees have opportunrties for appropriate CPD throughout the year. We see this as vrtal lo updat8
and extend their ski115 through training opportunities.
Our Ess8nlial Grants Programme this year has seen a very high number ol applications for holp,
necessi181ing extra support in the adminislralion ol this arga. This need r8flecls the cost-of-living crisis
and many more families and professionals hearing about our work. From Augu3t 2025. we have
employed an addrtional part lime employee lo support the adminislralion of grants.
Requests for support through th6 Essential Grants Programme come from all over our dioce$fj, and
through these we have hèlped $0 many families. ol faith and no faith. Each application is carefully
evaluated by a small pan81 of Ifuslees, with an answer being giv&n lo families and goods delivered
wherg possible within a twweek timefram8. When an application is complex, rt goes before the full
board. Many more reques15 for help have come from kinship carers, families wrth disabilrties, those
fleeing domestic abuse, families where a parenucarer has lost a job and asylum seekers.
Our Prowactive Parenting worker has found that pastoral support assistants in schools are helping
families where there is a need for parenlinglcaring support. Meaning Iheie has been less work for her
in this area. this year. This employee was asked lo producg a report on the efficacy gnd value lor
money of this work. Using data collection, looking al need and from their evaluation, a report has been
wntten and presented lo the tnjslees. The need is there. but parentslcarers look upon schools lo
provide that 5UPPOrt as Ihoy know the staff.
Twonty-three CAST schools are now registered as Rainbow5 GB sites and this need is increasing.
Many of the CAST schools fundraise for our charity through the Good Shepherd programme Dr
through their own initiatives. We are very grateful for their continued support. Our Pro-activ8 Parenting
support worl(er has shared ideas wrth s¢hoo18 on how lo raise money for us and there a￿ somg
imaginative projects in the pipeline.
We give thanks lo Canon Paul Cummins. Diocesan Admini51ratOT, who has conlinLJed lo act as Dur
president. in the absence of a new Bishop and we gratefully ackn¢)wledge this. Bishop Nicholas
Hudson was installed in November. and the charity very much look forward to meeting him and
working with him.
Our patron Profe5soI Sheila the Baroness Hollins is updated regular￿ and infomied of our work. We
thank her for being our patron.
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Use of volunteers
The number of parishes getting more involved with our fundrai8ing initiatives continues lo increase as
we travel around the Diocese with our annual events including our Annual Mass and our 'Rise lo Our
Cause, Ascension Day fundraisor.
We continue to promote the role of the Parish Volunteer throughout the Diocese. where we look for
one parishioner or even a small number of people in a parish lo volunteer lo help the charty by ading
as coordinators for our annual appeal and crib appeal. as well as other diocesan wide fundraising
events. We recruited one new Parish Volunteer last yèar and spoke lo a few others about the
possibilrty of taking on the fole in their parish and we have Improved communication wrth the Parish
Volunteers we already have and would like lo continue lo formalise this vital role. The charity is very
gralefvl lo all our loyal supporters who continue lo help raise much needed funds.
Lo9acies
During 2025 CCSP received 2 legacies for which we are extremely grateful. This enables us lo
continue to support families within the Diocg$0, this also supports the charity's future. We are grateful
for those peopl8 who left a donation in their will for CCSP. we are thankful for the support we receive.
Surnrnary of achlovements In 2025- Pro-actlve Par•ntlnglRalnbows.
Contlnuing prof0s31oThal D•v•loprnont
All diocesan mandatory training wa8 completed and up lo date. There has been opportunity lo train
and widen the skills sel lo meet the needs of families and people we come into contact wrth this year
includin9 Domestic Abuse Champion Training, meaning that we are trained lo support those that have
experiencod DA and can appropfiagly signpost as a DA safe ofganisalion.
DASH training wa8 Gompleled, meaning that a professional assessmgnl can be made lor appropriate
referrals. On the basis of this training CCSP is nLX¥ part of Standing Tall in the Torbay area lo 5UPPOrt
the childr8n and families in that part of the diocese
Time has been taken to resaarch the provision of pastoral support lo children and families in th&
diocese in comparison to other areas and CCSP has produced a study wrth recommendations for
future planning.
Pn)ryAGtive Parentlng
We advertlS8 directly with the school, as well as through the CAST portal, and promote through social
media, and Sharo in our newsletters and through the diocese. 11 is becoming increasingly difficuhy for
schools lo get parents lo attend. Desprte offenng off school grounds. parents are lacking lime lo
attend, and there is a culture of shame that Is hard lo break through. 11 is now common praclice for the
school to have a pastoral worker full lime. and they lend ID Work and support parents one lo one
which is preferred by parents, the local authority also offars a version ol parenting support sessions
that are free for the school and parents lo access. As a resutt, there have be¢n 5 schools that have
takfjn up ProActive parenting this year.
Rainboy
We off8r b8reavement and loss training to staff in our Catholic schcK)Is, enabling them to deliver the
peer support style Rainbows. Sunboams and Spectrum programs. We have regisleied and provided
whole School CPD 317 sites thi5 year as well as facililalor training al these 7 schools. Out of 35 CAST
schoo15 in the diocese, we have 23 registered siles.
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Good Sh•ph•rd
Our Good Shepherd program continues to encourag& children in our Catholic schools to think of
others. It wa$ decided to not go ahead w(th the Jubilee of sport event because the CES were already
planning a similar event, so this year Good Shepherd was combined with the St Aloysius fundraiser
and the fact that rt was the 10th anniversary of CAST. CCSP produced a celebration assembly as w811
as teaching resources for EYFS right through lo KS5 as individual lessons to celebrate, ensuring thal
thè themes were in line wrth the 7 principles and support the gospel values. The activities also raised
fund8 for CCSP. At the last ￿Unt this was over £3000.
Summary of achl•vam•nts In 2025 - Fundrllslng
2025 was another wonderful year for CCSP 85 we received a recoid-breaking Combined amount of
fundraising from all our annual events such as our Annual Appeal, Crib Appeal. Great Big Diocesan
Quiz, Orange Box and ink cartridge recycling $chemes, our Crtrwdfunder Pryze Draw and our Wills
Week. We are very grateful for all the 8UPPOrt w& continue lo receive from all our loyal parishes.
Catholic schools, individuals, and annual grant funder5 throughout Ihe Diocese.
'GNing Hope lo Al - PLrtting All Children First, was the thème of our 2025 Annual Appeal, which raised
just over £12,000 compared lo £21,000 in the previous year and just over £17.000 in both 2023 and
2022. In addition, we received almost £9,500 in donations lo our Crib Appeal al the end of 20241slart
of 2025 compared lo ju81 over £10.000 in the previous year and just over £8.000 the year before.
We are gr?1gful to the Comwall Community Foundation as we received another £2.000 from their
SuNiwng Winter Fund lor the fourth year running and we also received an additional £4.000 from their
Crisis Fund. We were also $u¢¢essful In receiving another £10,000 from the Day for Lrfe Fund for the
second year running and £2,500 from the Ladies Aid Society in Plyrnouth. The amount received from
our regular annual grant lunders rose considerably last yéar a5 we réceived almost £13.000
compared to just OV8r £10.000 in the provious year.
Thanks lo the generosity of an anonymous donor in Dorset from which we receivad £24,000 from on
small donation. another record was sel with our Orange Box recycling scheme, where supportors
donate their unwanted items such as stamps. jewgllery, $ifver etc which is subsequently tumed into
cash. Over £35.000 was raised In 2025 compared lo the record sel the previous year of almost
£6,000 and just Dver £5,500 in 2023 and £3,500 in 2022. Our Orange Box recycling schemg is gaining
momentum and more parishes. and indiwdual donors are donating their unwanted trinkets, which we
are extremely grateful lo receive. Following the relaunch of our Ink cartridge recycling scheme in 2024
where we raised £532.50 compared lo £206 in 2023. In 2025 we raised almo81 £400. We wll continu8
to promote these fv40 recycling initiatives as not onty do they raise funds for the charity, bul we are
also helping lo reduce landfill.
Nine parishes look part in our 2025 Great Big Diocesan Quiz which raised almost £1,400 compared to
just over £1,500 in the previous year from eight parishes. We held our third Crowdtunder Prize Draw
to win a Ninia Air Fryer bundle, which raised £540 compared lo £S50 and £405 in the prewous fvjo
years. We would like lo thank HBH Woolacotts and the School Wear Shop in Plymouth as they
donated this yeaf s pnze of a Ninia AirFryer and a £100 5uperm8rket voucher.
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Our third 'Ri3e to Our Cause, o￿nt on Ascension Thursday was held al St Cuihbert Mayne in
Launceston which raised just over £600 compared to £54Q and £450 in the first two years. This
annual event is a wonderful opportunity to travel aiound the Diocese and meet new supporters as the
previous events were held al 8uckfast Abbey and St Mary's in Poole. Thank you lo everyone
involved al Sl c￿hbert Mayne in Launceslorb for making last year'5 event so su¢cessftJl and for the
arnazing hol buffet provided. Our Guest Speaker was Phil Mccarthy, whose presentation on his own
pilgrimages lo Rome and Istanbul delighted everyone present.
We have now held Will$ Weeks following the Success of our first ever Wills Vveek in 2024
ahhough the event last year raised slightly less than the first year. However. Tozers havo confirnad
that Wills Weeks become more popular as the years go by. so we are hopeful that this year's event
will be the most $ue¢essful yel. Thank you to Tozers for providing their lime and lo those 8UPPOrters
who have taken advantage lo wrrte a new will or re•wrrte an old one lo benelil our ¢harity.
Our new website was launch8d at the Start of the year, thank5 to a very generous legacy 18ft by a
former Trustee. The new website has r8C8ived great feedback as it is now rnuch 88si8r to navigalo,
and foms can be completed online as well as donations can now be made through the new websrte.
We continue to review the websrte and make improvements lollowng feedback we receive from our
end users.
Annual Mass
This year's Annual Mass was held al Sl John the Baptist in Camborne thanks lo Fr Jar881aw and the
children of Sl John's Cathdic Primary School. It was a beautiful mass, which included readings by
some of the Year 6's and the most wonderful singing from the whole school. Our Annual Mas8 IS Our
way of continuing lo thank all our supporters as well 88 highlighting the important work that wg do. We
like lo travel around the Diocese lo meet ngw SUPPOrters, and we look fO￿ard lo visitsng Sl Mary's in
Axminsler in 2026.
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Summary of achlevements in 2024 b Essential Grant Programme. EGP
The number of applications processed in 2025 was higher than il has been in previous years, which
shows there continues lo be a high demand for the EGP wrth many families in noed within the
Diocese. The cosl-of-living ¢risis continues to impacl on families, along with family dynamics changing
due lo ill heaf(h, a change in family circurnslanGes, beraavèment, and moving home. We have also
se8n a marked Increase in the number of applieations from families fleeing their home countries wi(h
no belongings and seeking refuge in this country having lo start from scratch.
The number of applications received has increased considerably to 282, of which 269 were
considered by the panel and 214 of these were processed. This is the number of familieslcarers who
have been supported by tha charity during 202S. The number of children within a family with
addrtional needs has doubled and the number of adullslapplicant5 who have a di58bilily has almost
doubled from the figures the previous year. We envisage that this number will continue to increase as
the cosl-of-living is becoming too great for many of the familie8 liwng Wbthin the Dioc8se.
Of the 214 applications approved and processed ion 2025, th8 number of children bonefrting directly
from ilemjs purchased was 162
The number of children within a family wrth addrtional needs was 54
The number of adult￿appliCanl$ who have a d1sability or additional needs was 43
The numbor of items purchased for familieslcarers (uniform is classed as one ileml was 481
The number ol items purchased has risen from 354 in 2024 and an example of the rtgms provided in
2025 include baby clothing and shoe5, baby equipment, beds and mattresses, car seats, children's
clothing and loo￿e8r, chests of drawers, heated clothes airers, condenser tumble dryers. cookers,
fridgelfreezers, microwaves, prams & double buggies. ru9s. school uniforms including school shoes,
sensory clothing. sofas, slairgales, tables and chairs, vacuum cleaners. wardrobes, washing
machines, weighted ve8ts and a year 6 rasiderblial.
2022 2023 2024 2025
396 211 188 269
Numb•r of grants rocelved and consld•r•d
Mumber of grants su$pendgdlnot processed due to budget
Total numbor of grant appllcatlonts rècelv
Appllcatlon$ decllnedlcancellod or no long•r noeded
Total numbgr of grants approved and fundod
56 22
32 13
452 233 218 282
166 63
45 55
230 148 141 214
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The Ptymoulh Di¢xese covers all of Devon, Coillwall, and parts of Dorset. IAosl applications received
and considered were from Devon and in particular P￿MOUth, howover th8 number of applicalK)ns
from Comwall has increased as last year we only received 21 applications.
Devon applications 202
Cornwall applications 60
Dorset applications 7
The charity continues lo look at the ways we support families and is continually looking for new ways
lo promote the Essential Grants Programme lo make families and the prof•ssional agencies who
support those familie5 most in need aware of how we can help all families Ihfoughout the Diocese.
Upon receipt of a completed application lorm from a family as well as a reference form completed by
a professional supporting the famity, the panel of trustees considers each application. If appfoved,
fvnds are not Iranslerred directly lo Ihg family. as the charity purchases the items required, hawng
sourced the best dèals available at the lime. and Ihgn the items are delivored lo the family homes.
Unfortunalely, due lo budget reslriclions and the sh8er volume of application5 the chanty receives, the
Board of Trustees has sel a maximum monthty spend limit, which sometimes mean that if this
limrt 1$ reached, some applications may have lo be suspended towards the end of the month. The
lolal suspended in 2025 was 13 which is less than in previous years. Referees are Ihgn asked lo
re-submit their Suspended applications the following month, as w8 do not maintsin a wailing list. This
was not an easy decision for Ihg Board of Trustees to make. but based on finances, donations and
reserves, thi8 action had lo be takon. However, this remains under constant review.
Last year, we worked with the professionals who completed the EGP applications in order lo
streamline our procedures, and we are hopeful of having just on8 combined application form following
feedback from many professionals.
We receive many grateful messages from the families we Support and the professtonals who support
them and we endeavor lo lat our loyal SLJPPOrters know in OUT newsletters and on our Social Media
Pages. Thi8 feedback not only encourages more donations. bul il assists wrth applications for external
funding. The charlty Is extr8moly gratoful for all donatlonl, funding, grants, and 18gacl8s that it
r•cèlves. as thls vltal money enables the charlty to continue with the Essentlal Grants
Programm8 by holplng families within the Plymouth Dioceso. Thank you.
Flnanclal r•vl•w
Incomlng Rg$oiirce8
The Society's incoming resources in the year were £ 143,275 12024,. £129,467). Of this amount
£89,994 12024.. £74,975) came from Voluntary SoUr￿S. Legacies of £11,000 was received in this
period12024'. £ 8, 1921. Gran13 totalling £36,88412024. £41,620) were secured this year as a r8suII of
the efforts of the fund rai56r.
R￿ourCeS Expended
The Society spent £147,242 12024.. £118,020) . Chant8ble expenditure of £119,423 12024.. £92,124}
In the current year comprises £20,733 12024.. £19,967) spent on Pro-active parenting. (the family
support project). Grants lo individuals and other institutions increased to £58,870 from £39,881 in
2024. The costs of Governanc8 of the Society were £7,470 12024 £6,016) and £27,819 12024..
£25.8961 was applied lo generate funds for the Society, including the c051 of the fundraiser.
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Catholic Childrens Society (Plymouth
Trustees. Report
Net Movement In Funds
Thè net decrease in realised funds for the year was £3.967 12024 increase of £11,447). Further
details on the resLslls for the year and on the movement in funds may be found in the Statement of
Financial Activities on page 1 S of the financial slalemenls.
Invastment policy and objecti￿$
Having regard lo the level of reserves and reservès policy. thè Directors operate a policy of keeping
fvnds sufficient for day-to-day functioning in current accounts, with the balance adrninislered by
investment fund managers - Raymond Jamesmlren Sterling I previously known as Stockdale Asset
Managementl. This year the Direclofs have allocated part of the investments lo ensure the Society
has sufficient reserves lo cover contractual obligatson3 10 ils staff and suppliers should the s￿Iety
become uninlenlionally insolvent,
Policy on rnsems
This section of the Director8. Report shoul¢J be read in conjundion wrth note 15 to th8 finartC￿l
slalemenls. The Society is involved in several projects, the foremost being Pro-active Parenting,
(supporting parenlslcarers and famili881, which is a permanènt fèaturè of thè Societys work and 118
major financial commitment.
The Charity has lolal unrèslricled re8eNes al 31 December 2025 of £279,27812024 £261,033) and
feslricled reserves of £10.000 12024 £15,000>. The Directors consid8r this level of reserves
appropriate lil lo cushion existing activities from unexpeclgd fluctuations in incoming rasources. lill lo
énable maintenance and improvement of the projects currently being run and liiil lo enable them lo
make one-off grants as and when appropriate. A design81ed reserve h8s been allocated lo ensure
that the Society 13 in a position to meet Ils c¢ntraelual obligation8 10 81aff and suppliers should any
nfofeseen event occur which threatens the resources of the Society.
Plans for future perlods
Alms and key obJe¢tlves forfuture porlods
Continue lo find atternalive and Innovative ways of fundraising as well as supporting our a￿$11ng
W8ys lo get invofved
Continue lo apply for grant funding from new sources as well as our regular funders
Continue lo promote the Importance of regular donations. espeGially through our now wabsila and
also our 50.'50 club Helping Hands
Continue lo work with our schools and parish8$ lo ènsure more support for our fundraising inrtiativos
Continue lo promote the Parish Volunteer role and investigate ways lo encourage more recruits
such as the production of a Parish Voluntegr newsle*ttèr and zoom meetings lo prOv￿e support and
training to the Parish Volunteers we have recruited
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Catholic Childrens Society (Plymouth
Trustees. Report
Trustses and officers
The trustees and officers serving during the year and since the year end were as fc41ows'.
Trustees..
A M Rodgers
H Brown
M T Shepherd
M Macari
D T V Kroonenburg
R Paic•
A L Towsey
B S F8amley
Chair
B S Feamlay
R Paice
Socr8tary.'
The annual report was approved by the Iruslees of the charity on L-...Lè.-.2.knd 51gned on ils
beham ty..
8 S Fearnley
Chair and Iru8tea
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Catholic Childrens Society (Plymouth)
Independent Examinerfs Report to the trustees of CathollG Childrens Society
(Plymouth) I'the Company,)
I report to the eharily trustees on my examinats'on of the accounts of the Company for the y8ar ended
31 December 2025.
R•sponslbllllS0s and basi$ of roport
As the charity's trustees of the Company land also i(5 directors for the purposos of company lawl you
are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance wrth the requirements of the
Companies Act 20061'lhe 2006 Ad'l.
Hawng sa118fied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required lo be audited under Part
16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent exarninalion, I report in respect of my examination
of your charrty's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 I'lhe 2011 Acl'l.
In carrying out my examination I have followed the Diredions given by the Chanly Commission under
sect￿n 14515llbl of the 2011 Act.
Independent oxamlner'$ statèmont
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come lo my attention in eonneclion
wrth the examination giving me cause lo believe..
1. accounting recorés were not kept in respect of Catholic Childrens Society (Plymouthl as required
by sèction 386 of thè 2006 Ael., or
2. the accounts do not accord with Ih05e records.. or
3. tho a￿Ount¥ do not comply with the aecounling requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act
other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'lrue and fair wew, which is not a matter
considered as part of an independent examination., or
4. the accounts hove not b¢on prepared in acwrdance with the methods and principles ol the
Stslemenl of Recommended Pra¢li¢8 for accounting and reporting by charities lapplicable lo
charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic ol Ireland IFRS 10211.
I have no conceriis and hove coine across iio other matters in Gonnedion with the axaminalion lo
which attention should be drawn in this ieport in order lo enable a proper understanding of the
accounts to be reached.
Matthew Keane FCCA
Weslcotts (SWI LLP
Plym House
3 Longbridge Road
Marsh Mills
Plymouth
PL6 6LT
Date..
20./o..F126
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Catholic Childrens Society {Plymouthl
Statement of FinanGial Aclivities for the Year Ended 31 December 2025
Ilncluding Income and Expenditure Account and Statement of Total
Recognised Gains and Losses)
Unrestrl¢tod
funds
Rastricted
funds
Total
2025
Total
2024
Note
Incomo and Endowments from:
Donations and legacies
Charrtable activities
Investment income
104,878
1,172
4,225
33,000
137,878
1,172
4,225
123,187
6,280
Total income
110,275
33,000
143,275
129.467
Expendltur• on:
Raising funds
Charitable activities
128,4661
81,423
128,4661
119,4231
125.8981
92.1241
138,OQOI
Total expenditure
Gainsll105se81 on
investrnenl assets
1109,8891
138.0001
1147,8891
{118,0201
24,320
24,320
5,129
Net Incomellexpendf(urel
5,000
19,706
16,576
Net movement in funds
24,706
{5,0001
19,706
16,576
Reconclllatlon of funds
Total fund8 brought fO￿ard
Total funds carried forward 15
261,033
15,000
276,033
2S9.4S7
285,739
10,000
295,739
276,033
All of the charty's activities derive from continuing operations during the above periods.
The funds breakdown for 2024 18 shown in note 15.
The notes on pages 17 10 30 form an integral part of these finanaal slatemenls.
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Cathollc Chlldrens Society (Plymouth)
(Re9iStration number: 01546053>
Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2025
2025
2024
Note
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
Investments
2,129
244,398
1,864
200,708
12
246,525
202.572
Current a$s•ts
Debtors
Cash al bank and in hand
13
512
55,901
796
79.447
S6,413
80,243
Cr$dbtors: Amounts falllng duo wlthln ono yoar
14
7.1991
8,7821
Not curront a•s•ts
49,214
73,481
Nol assets
295,739
276,033
Funds of tho charlty:
Rostrlctod Incomo funds
Restricted funds
10,000
15.OCQ
Unre$trlct•d Ineomo funds
Designated Fund8
General Fund5
23.421
262.318
23,864
237,169
Total unrestricted funds
285,739
261,033
Total funds
15
295,739
276.033
For the financial year ending 31 December 2025 the charity was entrtled to axamption from audit
under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating lo small companies.
Oirodor5' rg$pon$ibililies.'
The members have not required th& Charity lo obtain an audit of ils accounts for the year in
question in accordanc8 wilh section 476.. and
The director3 acknowledge their responsibilities for complying wrth the requiremen15 of the Act with
respect to accounting record5 and the preparalKJn of accounts.
The financial slalemenls on pages 15 10 30 were approved by the trustees. and authorised for issue
on .2o_.4.gLand signed on their behalf by..
B S Fearnley
Chair and Irusteg
The notes on pages 17 10 30 forni an integral part of these financial state￿￿ntS.
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CatholiG Childrens Society (Plymouth)
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2025
1 Charlty status
The charity is limite(I by guarant8e. incorporated In England and Wales, and consequently does not
have share capitsl. Each of the trustees is liable lo contribute an amount not excfjfjding £10 towards
the ossels of the charity in the event of liquidatson.
The address ol ils registered office is..
st Bonrface House
A$hburton
Devon
TQ13 7JL
2 Accountlng pollcl•s
Summary ol slgnlflcant accounting pollclès and key accounting estimates
The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial 51alemenls are sel out
btrlow. These policies hav8 been con5151enlly applied lo all the years presented, unles5 otherwise
slated.
Statemont of compllance
The financial slalements have been Prepared in accordanca wlih Accounting and Reporting by
Charities. Stal&m8nl of Recommended Pradice 18pplicable to Charities preparing their aceounls in
accordance with tho Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS
10211 (issued in October 20191 Ichanlies SORP IFRS 10211, the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Iroland IFRS 1021 and the CLJnpanies Act 2006.
8asls of preparatlon
Catholi¢ Childrens S¢xiety (Plymoulhl meets the defr'nrtion of a public benefit entity under FRS 102.
Assets and liabilities are Initial￿ recognised at historical cost or transaction value unlass othe￿18e
stated in the relevanl accounting policy notes.
Golng concom
The Iruslees cons￿er that ther• ar• no material uncertainties about the charill$ abilty to continue as
a going concern nor any Significant afeas of uncertainly that affect the carrying value of assets held by
the charity.
Incom• and endowm•nts
All income is recognised once the charity has entitlement to the income. il is probable that the income
will be received and the amount of the income receivable can be measured reliably.
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Catholic Childrens Society (Plymouth)
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2025
Donations and legacies
Donations are recognised when tho chanty has been notif￿d in writing ol both the amount and
settlement dale. In the 8v8nl that a donation is subject to condrtions that require a level of
perfomance by the Charity bèfore the charity is entitled to the funds, the income Is deferred and not
recognised until erther those conditions are fully mel, or the fulfilment of those conditions is wholly
within the control of the charrty and rt is probable that these conditions will be fulfilled in the reporting
period.
Grants rncèivable
Grants are rècognised when the charity has an ontrtl8menl lo tho funds and any conditsons linked lo
th8 grants have be8n met. Where performanc8 conditions are attached to the grant and are yet to be
met. the income is recognised as a liability and included on the balance sheet as defèrred Income lo
be released.
Donat•d s•rvle•s and facllltles
Income from donated goods is recorded only once the proceeds of the sales have been realised. Until
Such time as the goods are sold, il is not possible lo confim reliabty what their market value wll be.
This is due to the nature of the market for the types of rtems received, such as anliquas and collectors
items.
Investment Incorno
Dividends are recognised once the diwdend has been declared and notification ha$ been r￿e1Ved of
the dividend dug.
Expendltur
All expenditure is r8cognised onca there is é legal or conslruclive cèligalion lo that expenditure. (( is
probable settlement is required and the amount can be measured roliobly. All costs are allocated lo
the applicable expenditure heading that aggregate similaf costs lo that cBl8gory. Wher8 costs cannot
be dir8ctly attributed lo Part￿Ular heading5 they have been allocated on a basis consistent with the
use of resoLir¢es, wlh central staff costs allocated on the bas1$ of lime spent, and depreciation
charges allocated cn the portion of the asset's use. Other support Gosls are allocated based on the
spreaLI of stsff costs.
Raising funds
These are eosls incurred in attracting voluntary income, the management of investments and those
incurred in trading acliviliès that raise funds.
Charltable actlvltles
Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the dolivery of ils adivitigs
and sgrvices for its beneficianes. 11 includes both Costs that can be allocated directly to such a¢tivrtie$
awd-those costs of an indirect nature necessary lo support them.
GovgTnanee costs
These in¢lude tho cost5 attributable to the charity's compliance wi(h constttulional and slalulory
quirements, including audit. strategic management and truste￿ meetings and reimbursed
expenses.
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Catholic Chlldrèns Society (Plymouth
Notes to tho Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2025
Taxation
The charity is considered lo pass the lesls set out In Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finance Ad 2010
and therefore it meets the definition of a charrtable company for UK corporation tax purposgs.
Accordingly, the charty is potentially exempt from laxalion in respect of income or capital gains
re¢8ived within categories covered by Chaplef 3 Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section
256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gain5 Act 1992, to the extent that such income or gains are
applied exclusively lo charrtable purposes.
Tanglbla flxod assets
Individual fixed assets costing £100.00 or more are initially recorded al cost. less any subsequent
accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.
Depreclatlon and amortlsatlon
Depreciation is provided on lan9ible fixed assets $0 as to write off Ihg cost or valuation. less any
estimated residual value, over their expected useful economic lifo as follows..
Asset class
Electrical equipment
Other equipment (including collection boxes)
0oprecSatlon mothod and rate
200A reducing balance
200/0 reducing balance
Flxad asset Inve$tment8
Fixed a55el inv8slm8nls. other than programme related investments. are included al markot value at
the balance sheet dale. Realised gains and losses on investments are calculated as the difference
be￿e￿n sales proceeds and their market Valua al the start of the year, or their subsequent cost, and
are charyed or uediled to the Slalemenl of Financial Aclivrties in the poriod of disposal.
Unrealised gains and losses reprgsenl the movement in market values during tho yoar and are
credited or chargad lo the Statement of Financial Aclivili8s based on the market value at the year end.
Cash and Cash equlval•nts
Cash and cash equivalents e¢mpiise cash on hand and call deposits, and other 5hort-lerm high
liquid inveslmanls that are readity convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject lo an
insignificant risk of ¢hang8 in value.
Borrowlngs
Inlerest-bearing borrowings are inftially recorded al fair value. nel of transaction cos15.
Inleresl-bearing borrowings are subsequently earried at amortised cost, with the drfference be￿een
the proceeds, nel of transaction costs. and the amount due on redemption being recognised as a
charge lo the Statement of Financial Activities ovor the pgriod of the relevant borrowing.
Interest expense 1$ recognised on the basis of the effective interest melh¢xl and 1$ included in interest
payab￿ and similar charges.
Borrowings arg classified as current liabilities unless th& charity ha5 an uncondi(ional right to defer
$9tt1gm8nl of the liability for at least twelve months after the reporting dale.
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Catholl¢ Chlldrens Soclety (Plymouth)
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2025
Fund strncture
Unrestricted income funds are general funds that are available for use at the Iruslees discretion in
furttterance of the objectives of the charity.
Designated funds are unrestricted fvnds sel aside for spacrfic purposes at the discretion of the
Iruslees.
Reslricled income funds are those donated lor use in a partI￿lar area or for specific purposes. the
use of which ￿ reslricled lo that area or purpose.
Flnancial instruments
Classmlcatlon
Financial assets and fi'nanc￿1 li8bilit￿8 are recogni8ed when the chanty b￿oMe$ a party lo th?
contractual provisions of the inslrumenl.
Financial liabilities and equity instruments are Classifièd xcording to the substance of the ¢onlraclu81
arrangements entered into. An equrty instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in
the asse15 of the charity after deducting all of its liabilities.
Recognltlon and me•surnment
Ail financial assets and liabilities are ini118lly measured al transaction price (including Irgnsadton
coslsl. except lor those finan¢ial assets classified as al fair value through profil or loss. which are
inrtially m888ured at fair value Iwhich is normally the Ir3nsaclion price excluding transaction eoslsl.
unle55 the arrangement conslilul8s a financing transaction. If an arranggmenl conslilules a financing
Iransaclion, the financial asset or financial liabilrty is measured al the present value of the future
payments di$counted al a market rale of inleregt foi a similar debt instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are only offs81 in the statement of financial po811ion when, and only
when there exists a l&gally enforceable right lo sel off the recognised amounts and the charity intends
either lo $gttle on a nel basis. or lo realise the asset and settle tho liabilty simullaneousty.
Financial assets are derecognised when and only when al the contractual rights lo the cash flows
Irom the financial a$$et expire or are settled, bl the charrty transfers lo another party subslanlially all
of the risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset. or cl the charity, despite having retained
some. but not all, significant risks and rewards of ownership. has transferred control of the asset lo
another party.
Financial liabilrtie$ arg d¥recognis8d onty when the oblvjalion specified in Ihtr contract is discharged,
cancelled or expires.
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Catholic Childrens Socl8ty (Plymouthl
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2025
Dobt instruments
Debt instruments which meet the following conditions are subsequently measure¢J at amortised cost
using the effective interest rnelhod..
Debt instruments that are classified as payable or receivable within one year on initsal recognitlon and
which meet the obov8 conditions are measured al the undiscounled amount of the cash ￿ other
consideration expected lo be paid or receivgd. nel of Impairment.
wrth the exception of some hedging instrum8nls. other debt irbslruments not meeting these condition8
are measured al fair value through profil or loss.
Commitments to make and receive loans which meét the conditions mentioned abovo ara measured
al cost Iwhieh may be nil) less impairment.
Investments
Investments in nomonvertible preference shares and non-puttabl8 ordinary or pr8fer8nco shares
(where share$ are publicly traded or Ih8ir lair value is reliably measurable) are measured al lair value
through profit or loss. Whare lair value cannot be measured reliably, investments are measured at
cost less impairment.
Investments in subsidiar￿8 and as80ciales are measured al w$l188s impairmént. For invoslmen16 in
subsidiaries acquired for consideration including the is8ue of shares qualifying for marger relief, cost
is measured by refefence to the nominal value of the shares issued plus fair value of other
consideration. Any premium is ignor8d.
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Catholic Childrens Soclety (Plymouth)
Notes to the Financial Statemants for the Year Ended 31 December 2025
3 Incomg from donations and legacles
Unrostricted
funds
General
R￿trIcted
funds
Total
2025
Donations and legacies",
Legacies and bequests
Appeals and donations
Donations - Patchwork
Oonalions - Fundraising
Crib offerings
Grant8, including capital grants,.
Grants- Fundraisin9
Diocesan coll8ctions - Fun¢Jraising
Sales of donated goods
11,000
13,261
1,500
17,956
8,726
11.000
13,261
1,500
17.956
8,726
3,884
13,350
35.201
33,000
36,884
13,350
35,201
104,878
33.000
137,878
Unrostrict8d
funds
General
Restrleted
funds
Total
2024
Donations and legac￿S.,
Oonalions - Patchwork
Legaci8$
Donations - Fundrai$irbg
Cfib offerings
Appeals and donations
Grants. including capital grants,.
Grants- Fundr8isin9
Diocgsan colledions Fundraising
1.500
8,192
22.510
8.781
20.254
1,500
8.192
22,510
8,781
20,254
5.620
20.330
36.000
41,620
20.330
87.187
36.000
123.187
4 Income from charltable a¢tiviti•s
Vnrastricted
funds
Gèn•ral
Total
2025
Rainbows
1,172
1,172
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Catholic Childrens Soclety (Plymouth)
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 D8cemb8r 2025
5 Investment incomè
Unrestrlcted
funds
G8n•ral
Total
2025
Total
2024
Interest receivable and similar incom8',
Interest receivable on bank deposits
Other income from fixèd asset investments
2,927
1,298
2.927
1.298
1.727
4,553
4,225
4,225
6.280
6 Expendltur• on ralslng fund•
Unrostrlc¢gd
funds
General
Total
2025
Total
2024
Fundraising expenses
Fundfaising wag
Investment management costs
6,917
19.619
1.930
6.917
19,619
1.930
28.466
6,032
18,410
1,454
25,896
28.466
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Catholic Childrens Society (Plymouth)
Notes to the Financial Ststements for the Year Ended 31 December 2025
7 Expondlture on charllabla activiti•s
Unrestrlcted funds
Doslgnatad
Goneral
Rostricted
funds
Total
2025
Total
2024
Direct charrtable running
costs
Patchwork Family Support
Project
Direct grant fvnding of
individuals and olhgr
instrtulions
Rainbows
Sundry costs
Indirect support costs
Olhor
Govemanc? costs
29.703
29,703
22,994
20,733
20,733
19,￿7
20,870
2,011
2S3
159
424
7,027
38,000
58,870
2.011
253
159
424
7,470
39.881
850
183
2,231
6,016
443
443
80,980
38.000
119.423
92,124
8 Anatysls of govornanc• and support cojts
Unrestrlcted fund#
D￿Ignated
Ggnoral
Tolal
2025
Total
2024
Accounlanvs remuneration
Independent Examiner's
remuneration
Legal fees
Depreciation, amortisolion and
other similar c08t8
1,284
1,284
3,468
2,275
3,488
2,275
4,596
443
443
457
443
7,027
7,470
6,016
P898 24

Catholic Chlldrens Socl8ty (Plymouth)
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 Decembar 2025
Staff costs
The aggregate payroll costs were as follows..
Unrestricted fund
Charitable
Raising
Actlvltles
Funds
202S
2026
2025
2024
Staff costs durlng the yoar
ware:
Wages and salaries
Pension costs
38,950
4,410
43,360
17,624
1,995
19,619
56,574
6,405
51,101
5.735
62,979
56.836
The rnonlhly average number of persons (including Senior management I leadership loam) employed
by th8 charty during tha year was as follows..
2025
No
2D24
Employees
No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000 during the year.
10 Taxatlon
The charity is a regi$ler8d chanty and is therefore exempl from taxation.
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Catholic Childrens Society {Plymouth)
Notes to the Flnancial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2025
11 Tanglblo fixgd assots
Furnlture
and
equipm•nt
Total
Cost
Al 1 January 2025
Addrtions
10,920
708
10,920
708
At 31 December 2025
11,628
11,628
Daprnciation
At 1 January 2025
Charge for the year
Al 31 December 202S
9,056
443
9.056
443
9.499
Not book value
At 31 December2025
2,129
2,129
At 31 December 2024
1,864
1,864
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Catholic Childrens Society (Plymouth)
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2025
12 Flxèd asset Investments
2025
2024
other invostm8nls
244,396
200.708
othor Investments
Llsted
Investments
Total
Cost or ValualioD
Al 1 January 2025
Cash investment
Addrtions
Di8p¢>sa18
200,708
20,000
256,512
232,8241
200.708
20,IJI)O
258,512
232,824
Al 31 December 2025
244.396
244,396
Net book value
Al 31 Decomber 2025
244.396
244,396
At 31 December 2024
200,708
200,708
13 Debtors
2025
2024
Accrued income
512
14 Cr•dltorn: amounts falling duè wlthln one year
2025
2024
Other laxalion and Social security
Other creditors
Accrua18
590
1,192
5,417
7,199
1,239
5,543
6,782
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Catholic Childrens Society (Plymouthl
Notes to tha Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2025
15 Funds
Other
recognisod
galnsl
Ilossesl
Balance at
31
December
2025
Balance at
1 January
2025
Incomlng ResouKe8
resourc
oxpended
Unrestrlcted funds
Goneral
General Funds
237.169
110,275
1109,4461
24,320
262,318
Deslgnated
Tangible fixed assets
Trustee designated
14431
1.421
22,000
22,000
23,864
14431
23,421
Total unrestrlcted
funds
261.033
110.275
1109,8891
24,320
285,739
Re$tricted funds
Dir8ci Grant Funding
15,000
33,000
38,000
10.000
Tolal funds
276,033
143.275
147,889
24,320
295.739
Balance
at1
January Incomlng Resources
2024 resources expendèd
Other
Balance
r•cognls•d
at31
galnsl December
(Ios8•81
2024
Transforn
UnrnstrlGt¢d fund*
G8norn1
General Funds
230,832
93,467
191,5631
16961
5,129
237,169
08slgnated
Tangible fixed assets
Trustee designated
1.625
22.000
14571
696
1.884
22,000
23.825
1457}
896
23,864
Total unrostrlcted
lid¥
254,4S7
93,467
192,0201
5,129
201,033
Regtrlcted funds
DireGt Grant Funding
5,000
26,000
15,000
Total funds
259.457
129,467
1118,0201
5.129
276,033
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Catholic Childrens Society (Plymouth)
Notes to the Financial Ststaments for the Y8ar Ended 31 December 2025
The spectfic purposes for which the funds are to be applied are as follows..
i} Tha net book amounts of unrestricted funds invested in tangible fixed assets
lill Dètails of the Patchwork Famity Support Project are explained in the Trustees Report. In 2011 the
Trustees decided lo designate funds lo secure the future of the Patchwork family support project,
consequently 8 transfer amounting to a further tsvo years annual expenses was ma(le from the
general fund lo cover 2014 and 2015. 11 also includes incoming resourGe5 in the form of donations
from participants of Patchwork Courses. (The equipment used for the project is included in the
Tangible Fixed Assets Fundl.
liiil The net surpluslldeficitl after transfers lo the d8sunated funds represents. if in surplus, funds
available for use al the discretion of the Directors lo further expand the activities of the Society.
livl Grants or donations recèivèd wi(h rèslriclion8 over their use.
16 Anatysls of n•t a8S•ts bolween funds
Total lunds
at31
Do¢omber
2025
Unr•stflct•d funds
General
Doslgnatod
funds
Tangible fixed assets
Fixed asset investments
Current asso1$
Current l￿bilItIeS
2.129
2,129
224,396
56,413
17,1991
275,739
224,396
46.413
17,1991
263.610
10,000
Total nel assets
2,129
10,000
Total funds
•t31
DKembgr
2024
Unrestrlcted fund$
General
Deslgnated
Restrlcted
funds
Tangible fixed assets
Fixed a5sel investmen18
Curronl assets
Cuffenl liabilrtie8
1.864
1,864
200.708
80.243
6,7821
200,708
65,243
16.782}
259,169
15,000
Totsl net assets
15,000
276,C133
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Catholic Childrens Society (Plyrnouth)
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2025
17 Related party transactions
During the year the charity made the following related party transactions..
Neilhar the Trustee Dire¢lois nor any persons Connected with them receive any fomi of remuneration
other than reimbursement al a fixed rale per mile for motor car travel and for other expenses incurred
in the course of their duties as Trustee Directors. The entillemenl was exercised by 3 Trustee
Directors 12024."4}. The Trustee Directors were reimbursed £1,294 for expenses during the year
12024.. £2521- Total cost5 01 £2,446 ware paid lo the Diocesan Trust wh￿h was made up ol the
following.. £1,000 lo Ptymoulh Diocesan Trust 12024.. £1,000) for bookkeeping and administrative
$upport. The remainder of the costs were paid for general use of the admin costs as supplied by the
Di￿es￿.
No grant8 were given lo the Diocese during the year.. Al the balance shgel date the amount duè lo
the Diocese was £1,133 {2024 - £6461.
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