Trustees. Annual Report for the period PerIA start date Peritsj end date From 8th April 2023 April 2024 Section A Reference and administration details Charity name ms mere ay roup Other names charity is known by Registered charity number {rf any) CharItS principal address Scout Headquarters Warwick Close I Cheadle Hulme Postcode SK8 5NN Names of the chaiity trustees who manage the charity Dates acted If notforwthole sear Trustee name Office (rf any) Name of person (or bod entitled toa ointtrustèè Ifan David Muggeridge MaFk Finnigan Natalie Peters Treasurer hairperson 0 12/7123 o /23 Caroline Farrow 0 1217123 Abbey Jones From 12n/23 stephanie Pinder hairperson rom 12/7123 10 11 Sarah Quin From 13/10123 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Names of the trustees for the charity, rf any, (for example. any custodian trustees) Name Dates acted rf not forwhole year
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional infomiationj e of adviser Name Address Name of chief executive or names of senior stsff members (Optional inforniation) Section B Structure, governance and management Description of the charitys trusts i ype of goveming document How the charity is constiluted Trust Trustee seledion methods Appointed by existing trustees Additional governance issues (Optional infonnation) You may choose to include additional information. where relevant, about: policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees. the chartty's organisational structure and any wider netwoth with which the charity works; relationship with any related parties- trustees, consideration of major risks and the system and ProdureS to manage them. Section C Objectives and activities The aims of the pre-school are to enhan the development and education of children under statutory school age by encouraging parents to understand and provide for the needs of their children through communty groups and by: Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document
(a)offering appropriate play. education and care facilities together with the rights of parents to take responsibility for and to become involved with the activities of such groups, ensuring that such groups offer opportunities for all chi5dren whatever their race. religion. culture. means orabilty. (b)encouraging the stuty of the needs of such children and their families and promoting public interest in and recognition of such needs in the local areas (c)instigaling and adhering to and furthering the aims and objects of the Pre-school Leaming Alliance. Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued bythe Charity Commission on public benefit) Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional infomiation) You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about.. policy on grantmaking. policy programme related investment" contribution made by volunteers.
Section D Achievements and performance Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year .Ran 38 weeks of 6.50 hours each reaching a total circa 20 children. Promoted and attracted children to the nursery desptle increased competition from local primary schools offering enhanced nursery provision and wrap around care. There was also half hour early drop off from 8.30 each day.
Section E Financial review The trustees have agreed that reserves of one tenns running expenses .(approx £30.000) should be retained in case of unexpected falls ip. l income, £5,000 flood risk contingency to replace equipmenudisruption if j we have another future fk)od, £10,000 staff sicknesslcover reserve, staff statutory redundancy reserve £25,000 giving a total reserve balance of £70,OCrf) Brief statement of the charitys policy on reserves etails of any funds ,materially in deficit rurther financial review details (Optional inforniation) You may choose to include addrtional foatiOn, where relevant about: the charity's principal sources of fvnds (including any fundraising)- how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity, investment policy and objecttves including any ethical investment policy adopted. Section F Other optional information Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees. report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date stephanie Pinder Chairperson 2611012024
Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of First steps Orrishmere Prechool On accounts for the year ended 7th April 2024 Charity no (if any) Set out on pages 4and5 Respective The chanty's trustees are responstble for the preparation of the accounts. responsibilities of The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required forthis year trustees and examiner under section 144 of the Charlties Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act. to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charty Commission (under se&ion 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given examinef s ststement by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented wilh those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts. and seeking explanations from the trustees conmIng any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the eviden that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whetherthe accounts present a Irue and fairf view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent In connection with my examination. no matter has come to my attention examinerfs statement (other than that disclosed below 1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in. any material respect. the requirements: to keep accounting records in accordance wrth section 130 of the Charilies Act: and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accound'ng requirements of the Charities 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. . Please delete the wonts in the brackets rfthey do not apy. Signed: Date: Name: lan Roger Newton Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Retired Chartered Accountant
Address: 138 Moss Lane Bramhall. Stockport Cheshire Sk7 1EE Section B Disclosure Only complete rf the examiner needs to highlight material problems.
Give here brief details of I any items that the examiner wishes to disclose.
First Ste Orrishmere Pre-school Chari No: Recei ts & P ments for the Year Endin Recei Fees YE 2023 19.G13.05 .723.58 1.153.20 4(K).iO 7L319.93 26.7133 54,L83.CO . Grant Fees Grant Fees ISENI Early Drop Off 382.50 8L2.83 Total Fees Apprenti Income Photograph Commission Trip Income Sundry Income Donatlons/ Grant Apps Job Retention Scheme {COVIDI Interest 5L(X) s.c Iii.cK) 1,037.1)3 1.678.ClJ 429.61 1,480.14 Tolal Reipts 81945.92 72.07 Pa mènts Salaries Training Rent Development & Equipment Off ice & Admin & Runnirk8 Exp5 SubscriptFons & Insurance Activities & Snacks linc Petty Cash) SummerTrip Christmas Party Building Donation Committee Exps 181367.78) 1577.501 14.472.521 11449.02) ILCIJ3.77) 1765.711 13884.86) 180L(Y)I 185.101.151 1160.(M)I 14.496.311 {2,342.461 I2.484.) 1695.221 12.143.391 1826.Wl {94,922.161 198.249.431 Surplus/{Defiot} foryear (IL97&24) {25.436) exdle followln for underl lusfor Indude- Grant Fees excludes summertemi 2022 athlance from Stockport Council (received in 2V22 re13tes to 22123) 17.982.QKI 17,98LIK) (7,467.361 UnderlyingSuplus/{Oefi¢tt)foryear 11.976.24
First ste s Orrishmere Pre-school Chari statement of Assets & Liabilities as at 7 ri12024 Assets - E ui Books Value Toysl eqimpment ComputerNBV Bfv Equipment NBV Bfmj Depreciate computer @ 25° Depreciation Equip at20% RV Depreciation Toysp al 20¥0 RV ment 2024 2023 1.000 18.19 6422 4.55 12.84 200.00 865.02 1.000 2425 8028 6.06 16.06 200.00 882.41 Assets C Current Assets Debtors Banks & Cash Bank Deposit Ac(x)unt Bank Current Account Petty Cash at Fitst steps 66,276.74 1.000.00 . 161.15 78,280.00 1.000.00 134.13 Total Cash & Banks 67.437.89 79.414.13 Current Liabilities - Creditors Renl due not paid Grant Fees Stockport (See Stockport Rollit Portal sheet) HMRC Job Retention voltary Repanerrt Less Paretrts Fees paid in advance for Summer Tem1 259.20 Restricted Funds Account Restricted FutKls (Area FutKlirKJ Grarrt) included in Bank De osit Reconcile Movement on Banks & Cash to Recei ts&Ex nditure Cash & Bank Bfvrfd Surplusl(Deficir) Cash & Bank Cfv4d 79,414.13 11.976.24 67,437.89 104.863.49 25,449.36 79,414.13 Control check Total Gash arKI Bank Diff 67,437.89 0.00 79.414.13 0.00 Pett Cash Cash in Harvj bltwd Top Up during year (type Trans to PC) Total sperKJ via Petty Cash in sEar E)pected Cash in HatKI clfv 134.13 650.00 622.98 161.15 14.74 750.00 630.61 134.13 Actual Cash in HarKI al Year E1 Difference 161.15 134.13 0.00
Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of First steps Orrishmere Prechool On accounts for the year ended 7th April 2024 Charity no (if any) Set out on pages 4and5 Respective The chanty's trustees are responstble for the preparation of the accounts. responsibilities of The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required forthis year trustees and examiner under section 144 of the Charlties Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act. to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charty Commission (under se&ion 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given examinef s ststement by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented wilh those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts. and seeking explanations from the trustees conmIng any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the eviden that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whetherthe accounts present a Irue and fairf view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent In connection with my examination. no matter has come to my attention examinerfs statement (other than that disclosed below 1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in. any material respect. the requirements: to keep accounting records in accordance wrth section 130 of the Charilies Act: and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accound'ng requirements of the Charities 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. . Please delete the wonts in the brackets rfthey do not apy. Signed: Date: Name: lan Roger Newton Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Retired Chartered Accountant
Address: 138 Moss Lane Bramhall. Stockport Cheshire Sk7 1EE Section B Disclosure Only complete rf the examiner needs to highlight material problems.
Give here brief details of I any items that the examiner wishes to disclose.
First Ste Orrishmere Pre-school Chari No: Recei ts & P ments for the Year Endin Recei Fees YE 2023 19.G13.05 .723.58 1.153.20 4(K).iO 7L319.93 26.7133 54,L83.CO . Grant Fees Grant Fees ISENI Early Drop Off 382.50 8L2.83 Total Fees Apprenti Income Photograph Commission Trip Income Sundry Income Donatlons/ Grant Apps Job Retention Scheme {COVIDI Interest 5L(X) s.c Iii.cK) 1,037.1)3 1.678.ClJ 429.61 1,480.14 Tolal Reipts 81945.92 72.07 Pa mènts Salaries Training Rent Development & Equipment Off ice & Admin & Runnirk8 Exp5 SubscriptFons & Insurance Activities & Snacks linc Petty Cash) SummerTrip Christmas Party Building Donation Committee Exps 181367.78) 1577.501 14.472.521 11449.02) ILCIJ3.77) 1765.711 13884.86) 180L(Y)I 185.101.151 1160.(M)I 14.496.311 {2,342.461 I2.484.) 1695.221 12.143.391 1826.Wl {94,922.161 198.249.431 Surplus/{Defiot} foryear (IL97&24) {25.436) exdle followln for underl lusfor Indude- Grant Fees excludes summertemi 2022 athlance from Stockport Council (received in 2V22 re13tes to 22123) 17.982.QKI 17,98LIK) (7,467.361 UnderlyingSuplus/{Oefi¢tt)foryear 11.976.24
First ste s Orrishmere Pre-school Chari statement of Assets & Liabilities as at 7 ri12024 Assets - E ui Books Value Toysl eqimpment ComputerNBV Bfv Equipment NBV Bfmj Depreciate computer @ 25° Depreciation Equip at20% RV Depreciation Toysp al 20¥0 RV ment 2024 2023 1.000 18.19 6422 4.55 12.84 200.00 865.02 1.000 2425 8028 6.06 16.06 200.00 882.41 Assets C Current Assets Debtors Banks & Cash Bank Deposit Ac(x)unt Bank Current Account Petty Cash at Fitst steps 66,276.74 1.000.00 . 161.15 78,280.00 1.000.00 134.13 Total Cash & Banks 67.437.89 79.414.13 Current Liabilities - Creditors Renl due not paid Grant Fees Stockport (See Stockport Rollit Portal sheet) HMRC Job Retention voltary Repanerrt Less Paretrts Fees paid in advance for Summer Tem1 259.20 Restricted Funds Account Restricted FutKls (Area FutKlirKJ Grarrt) included in Bank De osit Reconcile Movement on Banks & Cash to Recei ts&Ex nditure Cash & Bank Bfvrfd Surplusl(Deficir) Cash & Bank Cfv4d 79,414.13 11.976.24 67,437.89 104.863.49 25,449.36 79,414.13 Control check Total Gash arKI Bank Diff 67,437.89 0.00 79.414.13 0.00 Pett Cash Cash in Harvj bltwd Top Up during year (type Trans to PC) Total sperKJ via Petty Cash in sEar E)pected Cash in HatKI clfv 134.13 650.00 622.98 161.15 14.74 750.00 630.61 134.13 Actual Cash in HarKI al Year E1 Difference 161.15 134.13 0.00