## CHRIST CHURCH SCHOOL PLAYGROUP TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDING 31[st] AUG 2024 We continued to be busier over the year with more younger children and parents paying their fees rather than just relying on voucher payments (though vouchers remain to be our main income). With more monies coming in , we have addressed much needed repairs to the building and play areas , which included the outside bottom skirting needing to be replaced as well as the two main doors to the building. Fundraising was still an impossibility as parents do not have much disposable income , especially with the cost of living continuing to spiral. We had our ofsted inspection in February ,and am pleased to state that we received a ‘good’ again. There were lots of positive comments regarding our teaching and nuturing approach which is reassuring to know that we are on the right track. We will continue providing quality childcare at affordable prices and strive to do the best we can. ## CHRIST CHURCH SCHOOL PLAYGROUP INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR YEAR ENDED 31[st] Aug 2024 INCOME 2023 2024 Fees from parents 5,954.44 15,601.25 Nursery vouchers 75,942.55 72,915.90 Fundraising - - Grants - - Sundries - - Bank interest 5.70 30.76 81,902.69 88,547.91 LESS EXPENDITURE Wages 43,650.58 49,533.18 Tel/Utilities/Insurance 2,146.39 7043.70 Equipment & Consumables 9,474.29 8,061.70 Maintenance & Repairs 3,869.63 4,813.42 Inland revenue - - Cash purchases 1,275.09 986.64 Training registrations & lice 706.58 3,677.86 61,122.56 74,116.50 NET INCOME 20,780.13 14,431.41 ## CHRIST CHURCH SCHOOL PLAYGROUP CASH PURCHASES FOR YEAR ENDED 31[st] Aug 2024 BALANCE BROUGHT FORWARD - Cash from bank Sept - Oct - Nov 345.00 Dec - Jan - Feb - March - April 350.00 May - June - July - Aug 290.76 TOTAL 986.64 PAYMENTS Admin 191.91 Misc 281.22 Maint 68.50 Equip/resources 242.68 Cleaning 72.97 Snack 129.36 TOTAL 986.64 CHRIST CHURCH SCHOOL PLAYGROUP BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31[st] Aug 2024 ## PLAYGROUP BUILDING 2023 2024 Cost 15,230 4,700.00 4,600.00 Toys & equipment value 4,200.00 4,300.00 BANK BALANCES Current account 52,804.27 63,675.90 Reserve account 635.74 4,861.50 Cash in hand - - 62,340.01 77,437.40 ## INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31[st] Aug 2024 ## Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner. The charity`s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts . The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under sec. 144 of the charities act 2011, and that an independent is needed. It is my responsibility to: Examine the accounts under sec.145 of the charities act To follow the procedures laid down on the general directions given by the charity commission To state whether particular matters have come to my attention Basis of independent examiners statement My examination was carried out in accordance with general directions given by the charity commission An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explainations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a true and fair view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. ## Independent examiner’s statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention, - (1) Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements - To keep accounting records in accordance with sec. 130 of the act - To prepare the accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the act have not been met or - (2) to which in my opinion attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached Mr. K. W. Baxter 3, Greaves Drive, Lancaster 1/6/2025