Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 6[th] April 2022 Period start date To 5[th] April 2023 Period end date
Charity name: Almondbury Playgroup
Charity registration number: 1015462
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The aims of the Pre-school are to enhance the development and education of children primarily under statutory school age by encouraging parents to understand and provide for the needs of their children through community groups and by: (a) offering appropriate play, education and care facilities, family learning and extended hours groups, together with the right of parents to take responsibility for and to become involved in the activities of such groups, ensuring that such groups offer opportunities for all children whatever their race, culture, religion, means or ability; (b) encouraging the study of the needs of such children and their families and promoting public interest in and recognition of such needs in the local areas; (c) instigating and adhering to and furthering the aims and objects of the Pre-school Learning Alliance. |
| 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 term-time only sessional care Monday to Friday and now provide increased hours from 9am until 3pm three days per week and 9am until 1pm on the remaining two days, as a reaction to demand especially from working families. We provide play, education and care for up to 20 children per session within the local area. Children can access up to 26 hours per week. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees have regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit. |
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SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
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| 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 | The development and education of children has been advanced in a caring environment. The children have been monitored regularly and progressed in the seven areas of learning and development underpinned by the Early Years Statutory Framework and the characteristics of effective learning and teaching through: playing and exploring, active learning, creating and thinking critically. Extended hours have been provided to accommodate demand for play, education and care facilities and the requirements of working families. |
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Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
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| Performance of fundraising |
| activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
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| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The Income and Expenditure Accounts submitted show the results for the year. Income to carry forward at 5thApril 2023 is £8070.78. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Reserves in case of unexpected occurrences/events are carried forward each year. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | |
| 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 |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | The charity’s principle sources of funds are: privately paid fees and funding from Kirklees council which provided most of the income for the year, along with a small amount of fundraising. |
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| 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 | |
| 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 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Unincorporated association |
| 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 | The committee Members are elected for a one-year term at the AGM. A member of the committee can be re-elected unless they have already served in any capacity for ten consecutive years. If the committee decided it can co-opt up to three further members after the AGM. |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Almondbury Playgroup |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charitynumber | 1015462 |
| Charity’s principal address | |
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) |
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| Jennifer Dobbins | Chairperson | |||||
| Lisa Utting | Secretary | |||||
| Carole Midgley | Treasurer | |||||
| Elizabeth Barker | Nominated person re Ofsted |
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| Alet Bamford | Elected member | |||||
| ~~Danielle Ruddiman~~ | ~~Elected member~~ | |||||
| ~~Rebecca Snowden~~ | ~~Elected member~~ | |||||
– 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)
Rachel Reynolds - Manager
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) Carole Midgley Full name(s) Jennifer Dobbins Position (eg Secretary, Chair Chair, etc)
Date
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF ALMONDBURY PLAYGROUP I report on the h'nancial statements of the company for the year ended 31 March 2023. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity trustees of Almondbury Playgroup you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act,). Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examinatron of your company's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act,). In carrying out my examinatron I have followed the Directrons given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confi.rm that no matters have come to my attentron in connectr.on with the examination giving me cause to believe that: the accounts comply with the accountrng requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act I believe the accounts give a 'true and fair view, I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination. Name A)MfLci ION r]q Address l o BaicrLILoi trULcMoIIL( tLLC(cLotC4o( cl It-os IXL tri bQ