Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 31 Aug 2019 Period start date To 31 aug 2020 Period end date
Charity name: Tutbury preschool
Charity registration number: 1015234
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To provide session care for children aged 2-4 |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
We offer flexible care from 9-3 Monday to Thursday and 9 -12 on a Friday. Term time only Due to covid-19 we had to finish on a Friday to deep clean in March 2019 |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Yes they have |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference None Para 1.38 Policy on grant making None Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment None Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers None Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | We raised money this year to try and stay finically viable. Covid-19 had a massive impact on the setting. We had fewer child and at one point we closed completely to stay safe. We reopened for key worker children and tried our best to keep the preschool open. We made a small loss this year however this was due to the fundraising that the community did to keep us a float. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: | |
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | In September 2019 our goal was to open a wildlife garden. By the end of the year the goal was to still have a preschool due to Covid-19. |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | We are still open so we achieved the goal. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | none |
| Other | none |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | We are in a reasonable financially state after this year. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | We have to hold 3 months running cost in the bank plus an emergency fund. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | 22126.72 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | We are solely reliant on the number of children that want spaces so if this decreases we could get into financial trouble. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: | |
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Funding for children from Staffordshire county council for 2,3, and 4 year olds. |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | If we not get enough children we will be in finical trouble. The building leases could not be renewed and we would lose our base. |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Memorandum and articles association |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Committee made up of parents |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Elected from membership |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and Para 1.51 training of trustees The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Tutbury preschool |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1015234 |
| Charity’s principal address | The old school house cornmill lane tutbury DE13 9HA |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline acton | Manager | |||
| Victoria Ambrose | Chair | |||
| Sophie Elley | Treasurer | |||
| Catrin dhanha | Secretary | |||
| Christen robinson | ||||
| Sara Alkis | ||||
| Magda tutt | ||||
| Ellenpigott | Administrator | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Caroline acton Full name(s) Caroline acton Position (eg Secretary, Manager Chair, etc) Date 09/07/2020
TUTBURY PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP Income & Ex enditure Account For The Year Ended 31 Au ust 2020 Charity Number 1015234
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