Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ members of
Whitchurch Preschool
On accounts for the year ended
31[st] August 2022 Charity no 1020798 (if any)
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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 section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Charities Act”) and that an independent examination is needed .
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
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to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s 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 explanations 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 In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention examiner's statement (other than that disclosed below *)
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which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
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have not been met; or
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to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
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Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
Signed:[Nicola Hooper ]
Date: 24[th] September 2022
Name: NICOLA HOOPER
IER
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Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any):
MAAT
Address: 21 CHERRY TREE CLOSE EXETER DEVON EX4 5AT
Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material problems.(E.g. accounting records have not been kept in accordance with s132 of the Charities’ Act 2011 and those accounts do not comply with the requirements of the 2008 Regulations setting out the form and content of charity accounts; any material expenditure or action which appears not to be in accordance with the trusts of the charity; any failure to be provided with information and explanations by any past or present trustee, officer or employee; and any material consistency between the accounts and the trustees’ annual report.)
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Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
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PROFIT AND LOSS AND BALANCE SHEET FOR WHITCHURCH PRE-SCHOOL
| INCOME EXPENDITURE Fees 12,431.50 £ Salaries 57,161.94 £ Funding 43,794.24 £ Building - £ Uniform 93.00 £ Milk Add hours - £ Uniform 139.66 £ Donations 1,003.97 £ Consumables 1,391.54 £ Milk 88.43 £ GeneraL 2,074.34 £ Interest 24.31 £ Office Costs - £ Other - £ phone 85.80 £ Covid Grant - £ Cleaning 349.54 £ Fundraising 248.60 £ Petty Cash - £ Insurance 868.85 £ Utilities 649.75 £ Web 98.29 £ Rent 1,400.99 £ Training 350.00 £ Total 57,684.05 £ Total 64,570.70 £ Profit/Loss 6,886.65 -£ Profit and loss report |
1ST SEPTEMBER 2021 to 31ST AUGUST 2022 | 1ST SEPTEMBER 2021 to 31ST AUGUST 2022 | |
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| ACCOUNTS Opening cash position 105,280.84 Profit/loss 6,886.65 -£ Closing cash position 98,394.19 £ BANK ACCOUNT CURRENT 88,701.81 £ FUNDRAISI 2,280.86 £ SAVINGS 7,411.52 £ TOTAL 98,394.19 £ NOTE - £ THE TWO GREEN NUMBERS SHOULD BE THE SAME Balance sheet |
Chairperson Report Whitchurch Preschool AGM October 19th 2022
With the presence of covid-19 still hanging in the midst over the past 12 months, it has inhibited our ability to perhaps carry out all the activities we would have perhaps hoped to as a committee, however we have been able to run the raffle earlier in the summer which has raised money towards play equipment for which the children have benefitted.
The introduction of a Whatsapp group amongst parents has allowed new friendships to be formed and social gatherings outside of the preschool which has been a great addition!
There have been a few staffing changes this year – we have said our thanks and goodbye to Keri and Katy, and have welcomed Sue and Donna to the team with Judith and Lisa. I think I can speak for everyone when I say thank you for the continued amazing job you do for all the preschool children – it’s clear that the children really enjoy attending when they arrive with smiles on their faces rushing to go in and that’s all down to the great atmosphere you create.
It's been a great opportunity to have been able to be the Chairperson for the preschool – it’s well recognised amongst the community as a great place to send children prior to their school journey, for which both my children have/are benefitting, and lovely to be able to be a part of it.
I would really encourage anyone interested in joining the committee to do so – it really isn’t time consuming and any contribution you are able to provide is really valuable.
Rebecca Peers