## **2024 AGM 11/11/2024** ## **Chair’s Report** We would like to start by thanking all the staff at Whitchurch Preschool, who not only work tirelessly for all the children in their care, but do so in a wonderfully committed, creative and positive way. Judith; Lisa; Donna; Sue and Karen have been outstanding, and their efforts were deservedly recognised as such when Preschool was accredited with an ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rating at the beginning of the school year. We would also like to thank all members of the Preschool Committee who worked extremely hard and thoughtfully to contribute to the effective management of Whitchurch Preschool. The Committee and staff undertook various fundraising activities and successfully applied for grants, which raised some substantial and very much appreciated sums. We would like to thank everyone who contributed to these, both from an administrative and financial perspective. The monies raised were applied to further improve the Preschool, specifically the much-needed renovation to the children’s bathroom facilities. The renovation works, whilst a substantial investment, have already proven a strong asset and benefited both the children and staff alike. The Committee also voted to use Preschool funds to replace and upgrade the front door; the old door having been problematic for quite some considerable time. We would like to personally thank all the Preschool staff for their invaluable contribution to our daughter’s development. Not only have we witnessed her grow in every way, but she eagerly looks forward to attending Preschool. May we also take this opportunity to actively encourage anyone who can to join the Committee. A strong, varied Committee builds a solid foundation for effective management and supports the Preschool staff in the wonderful work they do. Any help, support or suggestions people can offer is always greatly appreciated. Thank you. ## **PROFIT AND LOSS AND BALANCE SHEET FOR WHITCHURCH PRE-SCHOOL** ## **1ST SEPTEMBER 2023 TO 31ST AUGUST 2024** ||**INCOME**
**EXPENDITURE**
Funding
76,127.34
£
Salaries
70,895.75
£
Fees
15,165.25
£
Building & Maintenance
11,682.32
£
Uniform
88.55
£
Uniform
-
£
Registration fees
180.00
£
Consumables
212.80
£
Donations/Grants
2,000.00
£
General
1,954.44
£
Milk
118.60
£
Phone
119.30
£
Interest
210.23
£
Cleaning
598.25
£
Sundry
100.00
£
Insurance
1,721.72
£
Fundraising
898.63
£
Membership Fee
130.00
£
Utilities
1,183.27
£
Website
51.00
£
Council Tax
567.87
£
Training
27.50
£
Fundraising
222.15
£
Total
**94,888.60**
**£**
Total
**89,366.37**
**£**
**Profit/(Loss)**
**5,522.23**
**£**
**Profit and loss report**||Current Assets b/f
79,811.86
£
**Profit/(loss) for year**
**5,522.23**
**£**
**Current Assets c/f**
**85,334.09**
**£**
**BANK AT 31ST AUGUST 2024**
Account
Current
69,284.73
£
Fundraising
816.82
£
Savings
15,232.54
£
**Total cash balance**
**85,334.09**
**£**
**Balance sheet**| |---|---|---|---| **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 2024 **Charity no** 1020798 **(if any)** **Set out on pages** 2 2 (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets) **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: - examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act, - 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 - 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 *) 1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements: - to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and - to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting 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 words in the brackets if they do not apply._ ## **Signed:** Nicola Hooper **Date:** 8[th] October 2024 **Name:** NICOLA HOOPER 1 **IER** **Relevant professional** FMAAT **qualification(s) or body (if any):** **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.) 2 **IER** **Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose** . 3 **IER**