Rodborough Playgroup Trustees, Annual Report I" September 2024- 31" August 2025 Rodborough Playgroup Tabernacle Walk, Rodborough. Stroud, Gloucestershire GL5 3UJ Phone: 01453 756141 Otsted Reg: 1017191 Charity Reg: 1001432 Aims and Objertives The aim of the group, as outlined in our Governing Document, is to enhance the development, care, and education of children primarily under statutory school age and of school-aged children bv encouraging parents to understand and provide for their needs through community-managed group5. This includes.. Offering appropriate play facilities and training courses, with parental involvement. Ensuring inclusivity for all children regardless of race, culture, religion, means, or ability. Promoting the study of children's needs and raising public interest and recognition of these needs locally. Overview Rodborough Playgroup provides early years childcare for children aged 2 years and 6 months until school age, operating from 8:45 to 15:00 on weekdays during term time. For over sixty years, this parent-run, community-based charity has served the local area. Situated near Rodborough Common, the playgroup offers children the chance to explore the outdoors. enhancing their learning experiences. Our committee of volunteer parents employs professional staff who work with children using the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum IEYFSI. We offer a safe and stimulating environment with various play-based activities. Facilities include a large playroom, a fully equipped kitchen, and two enclosed outdoor spaces with a sand pit, mud kitchen, and areas for digging and planting. The playgroup serves 30 to 50 families at any given time, fostering strong relationships among children, parents, and staff. Parents parhcipate in fundraising. session assistance, and various tasks
to keep the playgroup running. We are registered with and inspected by Ofsted, receiving a 'Good' rating in November 2022. We are also affiliated with PATA, which provides training and guidance. Structure, Governance, and Management Our Governing Document is a Group Constitution affiliated with PATA IUKI. Rodborough Playgroup is managed by a committee elected at the AGM, consisting of trustees, including 3 Officers (Chair, Secretary, and Treasurerl. The Chair is the Playleader's line manager while the Playleader manages the staff team. Playgroup also pays a part-time freelance administrator to help with the day-to-day running of the charity. Trustees must be voted on to the committee bythe committee. The committee meets 6 times a year, with additional meetings for the fundraising team as needed. Trustees for the Period: Alan McDowell (Chair from summer 20231 Emm3 Green (Treasurer to April 20251 Jen O'Dale (Treasurer from April 20251 Sophie Harrison Isecretaryl Catherine Forrester Rebecca Loweth Activities During the Year 2024-2025 was a year where Rodborough playgroup was able to thrive, with a busy cohort of children, an engaged parent group and prospects for future growth and change. A busy playgroup was good news to help build financial strength, but also meant our staff had to show considerable resilience to settle and support so many children. We are extremely thankful for their professionalism and care in doing this. In addition to our usual childcare athvities we hosted a series of events that were open to the community throughout the year. Not only are these a great way to raise funds for playgroup and enrich our children's experiences, they also promote a wonderful sense of commLJnity. A great example of this w3S at Christmas, when we hosted a wonderful Christmas celebration, with christmas songs sung by the children and a visit from Father Christmas. The Spring Trail in May was also a great gathering and we all enjoyed both making and appreciating the little fairies. We also had raffles and sponsored events- so a huge thank you to the fundraising team. Rodborough Playgroup Financial Report for 2024/25 The accounts have been independently examined by Dan Tarr of SLS Accountants Ltd., whose report is attached below. For the fiscal year 2024125, Rodborough Playgroup IRPGI saw a small13%1 decrease in total income £143,081 compared to the previous year, £147.967. Although total outgoing expenses also increased by IIY,, from £122,988 to £137,051, the income growth rate outpaced the rise in expenses. Two years prior we were in a critical position, so another strong year has given us some breathing space. However, we face increased challenges with the cost of running playgroup, new changes to tax, and we expect the financials to continue to be challenging. The support from staff,
parents, volunteers and the council has been instrumental for the continued high levels of care at RPG. We thank everyone involved. Summary Total Income.. Decreased by 3%, from £147,967 in 2023124 to £143,081 in 2024125 INCOME 2024125 2023124 % DIFF £114,662 £95,365 20% £1,332.53 £237 £22,890 £2,234 £664 £0 Glos CC Grant Glos CC Gran pupil premium Fees 462% -25Yo -470 £30,507 £4,194 £1,997 £0 Fundraisin Donations GiftAid -67% Bank interest Other grants Miscellaneous £0 £5 £1,298 £0 £15,641 £20 -92Yo TOTAL £143,081 £147,967 -3.3% Total Outgoings: Increased by Il%, from £122,988 in 2023124 to £137,051 in 2024125. OUTGOING 2024125 2023124 % DIFF Rent £11,801 £12,085 -2Y. £1,157 £1,145 £558 £530 Insurance Re airslmaintenance Staff Wages Iln Pension and HMRC 5.2% £108,457 £0 £95,662 £0 130A holida Trainin £253 £159 59¥0 17% PATA £705 £603 OFSTED £50 £50 0% PATA membershi £134 £121 Pu remium urchases £648 £382 70% Resources £3,104 £2,579 £0 £4,018 £1,213 £92 -23% Consumables Covid supplies Tele hone Subscri Playgroup events Staff milea ITSU Loan interest/repayment Miscellaneous 113Yo £401 £431 ons £249 £403 -380A £824 £644 28Y. -2% 17% £94 £2,539 £2,130 £1,134 £96 £2,172 £2,130 £999 ort 14%
Fundraisin ex enditure £232 £53 338% TOTAL £137 051 £122 988 11% Overall, RPG has managed to control expenses, with increased investments in areas that support growth Ilike training and IT Support), while also finding small savings in categories like subscriptions. This balance between increased income and spend has resulted in a healthy financial position for the year. Bank Balance, Reserves, and Cash Flow The overall financial position in 2024125 was a gain of £6,030 vs a gain of £24,987 last year. Reserves at the end of the 2024125 financial year were £50,310 lafter deposits paid) which meets our reserves target. The management team and committee are working on plans to ensure continued financial sustainability for the future whilst ensuring we continue offer great care and development of children within their early years Balance at Start of Year.. £44,277 Balance at End of Year: £51,1601£50,310 plus £850 deposits received throughout 20241251 Conclusion The officers and committee members are committed to building on this year's successes and addressing ongoing financial challenges to secure a sustainable future for the playgroup. Thank you to all contributors and community members who have supported us throughout this year. Jen O'Dale Volunteer Treasurer 23rd March 2026
to th• I report to the ch4fity trustées on my eamln#lon of the Krount5 of Rodbof(w8h playgroup for the year ended 31 August 2025. R•bIlItIES •r•d bds ol repwt As the chèrbrfs trustees you are respon5We for the prepafatknn of the accounts in accordance wlih the requlrements of the Ch•rllles Acl 20111'the Act'l I have ex•mlTred r tharitrf5 accounts as requlred under sertlcm 145 of the kt. kn carrykna out my examlnatlon I have followed the Dliectlons gfven by the Ch4fbly Comm1$5ion undef sectk)n 145151{bl of the Act. Ind•p•nd•rt •Aamln•rfs I h•ve completed my exominatlon. I cmftrm that fto materlal marters have come io rny attention In cgnnertion with the Èxamlnatk)n vln8 me cause to believe thai in materlal l. accountln8 record5 wffe not kept kn respect of the T1 as requlred by Sertlon 130 ol ihe ACL. oi 2. the xcounts do not acctyd vhth those records; or 3. the accounts do nol comply v/rth tho applbcable r•qwemenls con¢errth8 Ihe fomi and conteni of accounts set out in th• Charitie5 Ikcount5 and Reports) UlatiOnS 21J)8 other than any requlrernent that Ihe accounts elve a irue and falr vlew whkh 55 fbot a maitef (s1dered as part ol an kndependent examlnatk)n. I have no concems and have come XT055 no othew matttf5 ronnertion wrth ihe examinallon to whlth #tenlion shoukl be drown in this report in order to en•bts • prop und¢f5tandirb8 of the 4ccount5 to be feathed. Dan Tarr SLS Acttuntarbts Ltd 78 Drayroti Durylev G105 GLII SD