Registered Charity Number: 1000774
Annual Report and Financial Statements for The Grange Pre-school Registered Charity Number: 1000774 Registered Charity Name: The Grange Playgroup Association For the year ended 31 August 2024
The Grange Playgroup Association
Report and Accounts
Contents
| Page | |
|---|---|
| Trustees Annual Report | 2 |
| Independent examiner's report | 5 |
| Statement of financial activites | 6 |
| Balance Sheet | 7 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 8 |
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The Grange Playgroup Association Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31 August 2024
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31st August 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities' issued in 2019.
Charity information
Operating Name:
Registered Charity number
The Grange Pre-School 1000774
Address
The Grange United Reformed Church Circuit Lane Reading RG30 3HD
Trustees (Committee members)
Under the terms of the constitution, the Committee members are the charity trustees of the Pre-School.
The following people were trustees on the date that the financial statements were approved or served during the year.
| Name | Position | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Bray | Chair | 19/09/2023 | |
| Pollyanna De Lima | Treasurer | 20/09/2022 | 17/09/2024 |
| Vikash Singh | Secretary | 19/09/2023 | 17/09/2024 |
| Megan Molyneux | 19/09/2023 | ||
| Marian Domingues Dos Santos | 19/09/2023 | 17/09/2024 | |
| Danae Tegg | 19/09/2023 | 17/09/2024 | |
| Sarah Burke | 19/09/2023 | 17/09/2024 | |
| Sammy Maggs | 19/09/2023 | 17/09/2024 | |
| Jade Claridge | 19/09/2023 | 17/09/2024 | |
| Evana Choudhury | Chair | 20/09/2022 | 19/09/2023 |
| Nazia Zaman | 17/09/2024 | ||
| Claire Matthews | 17/09/2024 | ||
| Roseanne Munns | 17/09/2024 | ||
| Julia Molyneux | Manager, ex officio |
Independent Examiner
Claire Connell
Structure, governance and management
Governning Document
The charity is controlled by its Constitution.
Recruitment and appointment of new trustees
The charity endeavours to fill any trustee vacancies through our network of parents. In addition, some people are approached directly after discussions amongst existing trustees.
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The Grange Playgroup Association Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31 August 2024 (continued)
Structure, governance and management (continued) Risk management
The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error. The trustees actively review the major risks which the charity faces on a regular basis. They also examine other operational and business risks faced by the charity and believe they have established systems to mitigate these risks.
Whilst the Trustees have overall responsibility for the Charity's affairs, day-to-day management of childcare services and the associated administrative duties have been delegated to the Manager and her staff. The Charity's financial administration is carried out by a paid employee who reports to the Treasurer, who is a Trustee.
Objectives and Activities
The charitable objectives of The Grange Playgroup Association (The Grange Pre-School) are the provision of affordable early years foundation stage education as provided by following the appropriate standards. During this financial year The Grange Pre-School continued to fulfil these objects by focusing on the provision of games and play for children up to 5 years of age in the following areas:
communication and language physical development personal, social and emtional development literacy mathematics understanding the world expressive arts and design
Achievement and performance
During the past year The Grange Pre-School has remained a financially viable charity with a full register and substantial waiting list. The staffing levels remain stable and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. The parental feedback received remains extremely positive and we continue to strive to provide the best possible start in education for the children attending the setting
Future
The trustees are prepared for another challenging year and have staffing and delivery plans in place to ensure that The Grange Pre-School continues to provide first class facilities and support for children in their early years.
Financial Review
The financial accounts for the year ended 31 August 2024 are set out on pages 6-12. The Statement of Financial Activities shows a surplus for the year of £33,089 (2023 deficit of £17,417). The total reserves at year end stand at £190,223 (2023 £157,134), of which £2,376 (2023 £7,842) is restricted and £187,847 (2023 £149,292) is unrestricted.
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The Grange Playgroup Association Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31 August 2024 (continued)
Statement of Trustees Responsibilities
The Trustees are responsible for the preparation of financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity as at the end of the financial year and of the surplus or deficit of the Charity. In preparing those financial statements the Trustees are required to
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
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state whether the applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
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make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; and
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue its work.
The trustees are also responsible for maintaining proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity and which are sufficient to show and explain the Charity's transactions. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The Trustees are mindful of the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit.
This report was approved by the Board of Trustees on 20.1.2025
Jonathan Bray
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The Grange Playgroup Association Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31[st] August 2024, which are set out on the pages 7 to 14 attached.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).
I report in respect of my examination of your charity’s accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Act. In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner’s statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with my examination giving me cause to believe that:
a) Accounting records were not kept by the Company as required by section 130 of the Act; or
- b) The accounts do not accord with those records; or
c) 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 should give a ‘true and fair view’, which is not a matter considered as part of the independent examination; or
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.
Claire Connell MA, ACA, CTA
Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
86 Silverdale Road Earley Reading RG6 7LT
Date: 24.1.2025
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The Grange Playgroup Association
Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) for the year ended 31st August 2024
| All figures in £ Note Income and Endowments from: Donations and Legacies A1 Charitable Activities A2 Other Trading Activities A3 Investments A4 Other income A5 Total Income and Endowments Expenditure on: Raising Funds B1 Charitable Activities B2 Other B3 Total Expenditure Net Gains/(Losses) on Investments Net Income/(Expenditure) Transfers between Funds Net Movement in Funds Reconciliation of Funds: Total Funds brought forward Total Funds carried forward |
Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total 1,430 - 1,430 293,367 2,773 296,140 3,018 - 3,018 3,323 - 3,323 - - - 301,138 2,773 303,911 1,729 - 1,729 260,854 8,239 269,093 - - 262,583 8,239 270,822 - - - 38,555 (5,466) 33,089 - - - 38,555 (5,466) 33,089 149,292 7,842 157,134 187,847 2,376 190,223 2024 |
2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Total | ||
| 500 196,692 1,917 1,370 |
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| 200,479 1,700 216,195 |
||
| 217,895 | ||
| (17,417) | ||
| - | ||
| (17,417) | ||
| 174,549 | ||
| 157,132 |
w The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
w All income and expenditure derives from continuing activities.
w See Note G3 for the comparative SOFA
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The Grange Playgroup Association Balance Sheet as at 31st August 2024
| All figures in £ Note Fixed Assets: Tangible Assets Total Fixed Assets Current Assets: Debtors C1 Investments D2 Cash at Bank and in Hand Total Current Assets Liabilities: Creditors: Amounts falling due within a year D1 Net Current Assets or Liabilities Total Net Assets or Liabilities The Funds of the Charity: Unrestricted Funds E1 Restricted Income Funds E2 Total Charity Funds |
Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total - - - - - - - - - - - - 269,223 2,376 271,599 269,223 2,376 271,599 81,376 - 81,376 187,847 2,376 190,223 187,847 2,376 190,223 187,847 2,376 190,223 - 2024 |
2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Total | ||
| - - |
- | |
| - - - - - - 269,223 2,376 |
- - - 222,439 |
|
| 269,223 2,376 81,376 - 187,847 2,376 |
222,439 65,305 157,134 |
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| 187,847 2,376 |
157,134 | |
| 149,292 7,842 |
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| 157,134 | ||
The Trustees consider that the company is entitled to exemption from the requirement to have an audit under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 and that members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 466 of the Act
The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008.
These accounts were approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf
Jonathan Bray Clarie Matthews Date 20.1.2025 Date 21.1.2025
The notes on pages 8 -13 form part of these financial statements.
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The Grange Playgroup Association
Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31st August 2024
1. Accounting Policies
1.01. The Charity's Structure, Organisation and Business
The Grange Playgroup Association is an unincorporated association governed by its constitution. It is a charity registered in England and Wales and the address of the registered office is given in the charity information on page 2 of these accounts.
The charity provies pre-school educational services funded by the Government's Early Years Education scheme and parental fees.
1.02. Basis of preparation and assessment of going concern
The accounts (financial statements) have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) 2019; the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.
The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.
After making enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources to continue its activities for the foreseeable future. Accordingly they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements as outlined in the Statement of Trustees Responsibilities on page 4.
1.03. Funds structure
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by the donor or trust deed. The only restricted fund is the fund for the refurbishment of the toilet block, replacement of the in-ground trampoline and butterfly/bug garden.
Unrestricted income funds comprise those funds which the Trustees are free to use for any purpose in furtherance of the charitable objects.
1.04. Income recognition
(i) Recognition of Incoming Resources These are included in the statement of financial activities when: - the charity becomes entitled to the resources; - the trustees are virtually certain that they will receive the resources; and - the monetary value can be measured with reasonable accuracy. (ii) Grants and donations Grants are only included in the statement of financial activities when the charity has unconditional entitlement to the resources (iii) Gifts in kind Gifts in kind are accounted for when receivable, at a reasonable estimate of their value to the Charity
(iv) Investment income Bank and building society interest is included in the statement of financial activities when the interest falls due
1.05. Expenditure recognition
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 settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis.
1.06. Costs of raising funds
The costs of raising funds include any direct costs attributable to fundraising events or fundraising activities.
1.07. Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
All assets costing more than £2,000 are capitalised and depreciate over their estimated lives. Assets costing less than £2,000 are written off in the year of acquisition.
Depreciation is charged on assets on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful life as follows:
o IT and other equipment and furniture: 3 years
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The Grange Playgroup Association
Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31st August 2024
1.08. Pensions
The charity participates in a defined contribution pensions scheme. Contributions in respect of this scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities for the year in which they are payable. Timing differences between contributions payable and contributions actually paid in the year are shown as either accruals or prepayments at the year end.
| A1: Donations & Legacies All figures in £ Other Donations Total Income from Donations & Legacies A2: Charitable Activities All figures in £ Nursery Education Grant Funding Fee income Total Income from Charitable Activities A3: Other Trading Activities All figures in £ Fundraising Events and activities Total Income from Other Trading Activities A4: Investments All figures in £ Bank Interest Total Income from Investments B1: Raising Funds All figures in £ Fundraising Costs Total Expenditure on Raising Funds B2: Charitable Activities All figures in £ Wages, salaries and other staff costs Wages and salaries Employer's pension contributions Employer's national insurance contributions Staff training and expenses Subtotal carried forward |
Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total 1,430 1,430 1,430 - 1,430 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total 267,471 2,773 270,244 25,896 - 25,896 293,367 2,773 296,140 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total 3,018 - 3,018 3,018 - 3,018 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total 3,323 - 3,323 3,323 - 3,323 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total 1,729 - 1,729 1,729 - 1,729 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total 220,278 220,278 3,249 - 3,249 6,161 - 6,161 2,026 2,026 231,714 - 231,714 231,714 - 231,714 2024 2024 2024 2024 2024 2024 |
2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Total | ||
| 500 | ||
| 500 | ||
| 2023 | ||
| Total | ||
| 161,275 35,417 |
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| 196,692 | ||
| 2023 | ||
| Total | ||
| 1,917 | ||
| 1,917 | ||
| 2023 | ||
| Total | ||
| 1,370 | ||
| 1,370 | ||
| 2023 | ||
| Total | ||
| 1,700 | ||
| 1,700 | ||
| 2023 | ||
| Total | ||
| 183,916 2,795 2,537 1,954 |
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| 191,202 | ||
| 191,202 |
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The Grange Playgroup Association
Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31st August 2024
| B2: Charitable Activities (cont'd) All figures in £ Subtotal brought forward Premises costs Rent Repairs and maintenance Cleaning Garden enhancements Insurance Insurance Accountancy, legal and other professional fees Other Professional Fees Data protection and Ofsted Software Marketing Website Other business expenses Governance - independent examination Gifts and donations Telephone, stationery and other office costs Telephone Postage and stationery Children's activities Children's parties and outings Equipment expensed Food Total Expenditure on Charitable Activities |
Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total 231,714 - 231,714 13,192 13,192 3,150 6,176 9,326 1,017 - 1,017 1,869 1,869 19,228 6,176 25,404 877 - 877 877 - 877 - - - 85 - 85 1,769 1,769 1,854 - 1,854 - - - - - - 500 - 500 125 125 625 - 625 941 - 941 39 39 980 - 980 607 - 607 3,345 2,063 5,408 1,624 1,624 5,576 2,063 7,639 260,854 8,239 269,093 2024 |
2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Total | ||
| 191,202 12,611 206 1,143 307 |
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| 14,267 | ||
| 916 | ||
| 916 | ||
| 75 35 1,577 |
||
| 1,687 | ||
| - | ||
| - | ||
| 500 521 |
||
| 1,021 | ||
| 853 36 |
||
| 889 | ||
| 73 4,677 1,463 |
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| 6,213 | ||
| 216,195 |
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The Grange Playgroup Association
Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31st August 2024
| C1: Debtors All figures in £ Other Debtors Debtors for fees Prepaid expenditure Other debtors - HMRC Debtors Total D1: Creditors, Amounts falling due within one year All figures in £ Trade Creditors Taxation and Social Security Other Creditors Pension Other accruals Deferred income Creditors (within one year) Total E1: Unrestricted Funds All figures in £ General Fund Total Unrestricted Funds E2: Restricted Income Funds All figures in £ Restricted Fund E2.1 DAF monies E2.2 Total Restricted Income Funds |
Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total - - - - - - - - - - - Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total - - - 1,610 - 1,610 - - - - 1,377 - 1,377 78,389 - 78,389 81,376 - 81,376 2024 2024 |
2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Total | ||
| - - - |
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| - | ||
| 2023 | ||
| Total | ||
| - 494 500 64,311 |
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| 65,305 | ||
| Opening Balance Income Expenditure Transfers Closing Balance |
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| 149,292 301,138 (262,583) - 187,847 |
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| 149,292 301,138 (262,583) - 187,847 |
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| Opening Balance Income Expenditure Transfers Closing Balance |
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| 7,842 - 6,176 - 1,666 - 2,773 2,063 - 710 |
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| 7,842 2,773 8,239 - 2,376 |
E2.1. Fund established in 20-21 for the replacement of toilet blocks, in-ground trampoline and butterfly/bug garden
E2.2 DAF money provided to make settings more accessible for children with special educational needs.
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The Grange Playgroup Association Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31st August 2024
F1: Staffing Costs and Remuneration
F1.1. The average number of employees in the year was 14 (2023: 14).
F1.2. No employees received emoluments over £60,000 during the current or prior year.
F2: Trustee Remuneration, Related Party Transactions, and Other Transactions
Trustee Remuneration
None of the trustees of the charity were paid any remuneration or received any other benefits from an employment with the charity or a related entity. None of the trustees were reimbursed any expenses. The salary of the Manager, who is a trustee ex officio, is included in the staff costs note.
Related Party Transactions
All of the fee income is from parents who, by nature of the constitution, are members of the Charity. As in every year, Committee members (who are trustees) paid fees at the standard fee rates.
Governance Costs
The only governance cost that is separately identifiable is the fees paid to the independent examiner of £500 for those services (2023: £500). No other fees were paid to the examiner in either year. The premium paid for general insurances includes trustee indemnity cover, but the amount is not separately stated in the premium.
F3: SOFA for the year ended 31st December 2023 for comparative purposes
| All figures in £ Note Income and Endowments from: Donations and Legacies A1 Charitable Activities A2 Other Trading Activities A3 Investments A4 Other income A5 Total Income and Endowments Expenditure on: Raising Funds B1 Charitable Activities B2 Other B3 Total Expenditure Net Income/(Expenditure) Transfers between Funds Net Movement in Funds Reconciliation of Funds: Total Funds brought forward Total Funds carried forward |
2023 |
|---|---|
| Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total |
|
| 500 - 500 196,691 196,691 1,917 - 1,917 1,370 1,370 |
|
| 200,478 - 200,478 1,700 1,700 215,455 738 216,193 - - - |
|
| 217,155 738 217,893 |
|
| (16,677) (738) (17,415) |
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| - - |
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| (16,677) (738) (17,415) |
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| 165,969 8,580 174,549 |
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| 149,292 7,842 157,134 |
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