
## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period** 

## **From 1st September 2020                  Period start date   To 31st August 2021 Period end date** 

## **Charity name: Rainbow Teddies Pre School** 

## **Charity registration number: 1022411** 

## **Objectives and Activities** 


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SORP<br>reference<br>Summary of the purposes Para 1.17 The aim of the Preschool is to enhance<br>of the charity as set out  the development and education of<br>in its governing  children from 2.5 to statutory school<br>document age.<br>Summary of the main  Para 1.17  The Trustees have referred to the<br>activities in relation to  and 1.19 guidance contained in the Charity<br>those purposes for the  Commission's general guidance on<br>public benefit, in  public benefit when reviewing our aims<br>particular, the activities,  and objectives and in planning our<br>projects or services  future activities. Rainbow Teddies Pre-<br>identified in the  school has been offering early<br>accounts. childhood education and the<br>community of Thornbury has benefited<br>from 1993. We welcome all children in<br>the local community from every<br>background.. Children learn and<br>develop through play and realising that<br>learning is fun in our setting.<br>Foundations such as communication<br>and language, behaviour, turn taking<br>and being creative are some of the<br>skills which will enable children to<br>become independent and confident<br>individuals within their local<br>community. We have close links with<br>the local primary schools, working<br>closely with staff and school<br>transitions. This benefits our children<br>to become ready for the next stage of<br>the learning journey.<br>Statement confirming  Para 1.18 The Trustees have given due regard to<br>whether the trustees  the guidance issued by the Charity<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>





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have had regard to the  Commission on public benefit<br>guidance issued by the  principles and have reviewed all<br>Charity Commission on  activities and plans outlined in this<br>public benefit report to ensure that they comply with<br>those principles.<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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SORP<br>reference<br>Policy on grant making We have no policy of grant making and<br>are not involved in grant making.<br>Para 1.38<br>Policy on social  Similarly, we have no policy on social<br>investment including  investment as we are not involved in<br>program related  social investments<br>investment<br>Para 1.38<br>Contribution made by  The work of the fund-raising committee<br>volunteers continues to provide us with a sense of<br>community and help to raise funds<br>needed to support the setting. We are<br>Para 1.38<br>grateful to those parents, beyond our<br>Committee of volunteers, who give up<br>their time for free to help at the<br>PreSchool.<br>Other<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## **Achievements and Performance** 

SORP reference 



||Summary of the main<br>achievements of the<br>charity, identifying the<br>diference the charity’s<br>work has made to the<br>circumstances of its<br>benefciaries and any<br>wider benefts to society<br>as a whole.|Para 1.20|We have been working hard to<br>establish a stable and proactive<br>committee of dedicated volunteers<br>after a period of instability/changes of<br>members.<br>The Committee have worked hard to<br>ensure the future fnancial stability of<br>the Pre-School, following a defcit<br>budget. In response, the committee<br>are reviewing how this can be rectifed.<br>We are looking to have robust systems<br>in place  for monitoring expenditure,<br>monthly cashfow, setting annual<br>budgets and to increase income.<br>All of our practitioners continue to<br>complete mandatory training  and a<br>recent review of the pre school<br>curriculum has been a huge focus and<br>is now being rolled out in the setting.<br>The resignation of the previous<br>manager led to recruitment of the<br>current Manager, in April 2021.<br>The new committee began renewing all<br>policies with an aim to bring them all<br>up to date and this will continue to<br>happen annually.||
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In order to make the budget more sustainable, options need to be explored and the committee recognise that difficult decisions need to be Achievements against made in order to close the deficit. objectives set Para 1.41 



N/A Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41 N/A Investment performance against objectives Para 1.41 Other 



## **Financial Review** 


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Review of the charity’s  Para 1.21 Income totalled £98,328.91 and the<br>financial position at the  total expenditure was £102.518.63,<br>end of the period resulting in an over expenditure of<br>£4,189.72 for the year.<br>This has been addressed and is a high<br>priority  and  the  trustee  report<br>highlights  how  the  committee  will<br>focus on increasing the income of the<br>setting.<br>Statement explaining the Para 1.22 Reserves are held, with the aim of<br>policy for holding  holding three months running cost and<br>reserves stating why  staff redundancy funds. This will be<br>they are held used as an emergency fund to allow<br>the pre school to function in the event<br>of cash flow problems or unexpected or<br>unbudgeted problems.<br>Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 The balance of reserves in the general<br>account stands at £22,317.13<br>Reasons for holding zero  Para 1.22 N/A<br>reserves<br>Details of fund materially Para 1.24 N/A<br>in deficit<br>Explanation of any  Para 1.23 In response to the deficit budget,<br>uncertainties about the  options are being explored to increase<br>charity continuing as a  income. A b<br>going concern<br>Additional information (optional)<br>You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:<br>The charity’s principal sources of funds<br>are fees collected from children<br>(mainly aged 2 years) attending the<br>Pre-School and income received from<br>The charity’s principal<br>SCC for those children aged 3 and<br>sources of funds<br>above who are entitled to funded<br>(including any<br>sessions. We receive some funding via<br>fundraising)<br>Para 1.47<br>fundraising which is co-ordinated by<br>our small group of funding raising<br>volunteers.<br>N/A<br>Investment policy and<br>objectives including any<br>social investment policy<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>





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adopted Para 1.46<br>A description of the  Historical financial spends have been<br>principal risks facing the  greater than income. Currently, newly<br>charity  formed management committee and<br>employed leadership staff are focusing<br>on closing this deficit over a 5 year<br>Para 1.46 plan and this will continue to be the<br>main focus.<br>Other<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>




## **Structure, Governance and Management** 


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Description of charity’s<br>trusts:<br>Type of governing  Para 1.25 Constitution<br>document<br>(trust deed, royal<br>charter)<br>How is the charity  Para 1.25 Unincorporated<br>constituted?<br>(e.g unincorporated<br>association, CIO)<br>Trustee selection  Para 1.25 The overall management and control of<br>methods including details the Pre-school rests with the individual<br>of any constitutional<br>members of the Pre-school’s<br>provisions e.g. election to<br>management committee. As well as<br>post or name of any<br>person or body entitled<br>being responsible for the management<br>to appoint one or more<br>of the Pre-school the Committee<br>trustees<br>members are also the charity trustees<br>of the Pre- school.<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:<br>Trustees complete DBS checks in line<br>with statutory requirements. They give<br>their time on a voluntary basis and<br>meet regularly and work<br>Policies and procedures<br>collaboratively on all aspects of the<br>adopted for the induction<br>role. As of April 2022 there will be a<br>and training of trustees<br>trustee induction handbook which<br>Para 1.51<br>provides a detailed induction for new<br>trustee members and training.<br>The overall management and control of<br>the Pre-school will rest with the<br>individual members of the Pre-school’s<br>management committee (The<br>The charity’s<br>Trustees). The Trustees are responsible<br>organisational structure<br>in ensuring that the Pre-school<br>and any wider network<br>complies with the requirements of the<br>with which the charity<br>Para 1.51<br>Charities Acts as to the keeping of<br>works<br>financial records, reviewing and<br>agreeing a budget, setting policies,<br>making major decisions about the<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>




direction of the Pre-School and Nursery, and capital expenditure. The Committee (the Trustees) consists of three 'officers', The Chair, the Secretary and the Treasurer.  Additional members include at least 2 but no more than 9 other elected Members; and if the Committee decides it can coopt up to 3 further Members on to the Committee at any time after the AGM. From September 2022, this will be monitored with increased rigour, to ensure at least 5 Committee members are affiliated as Trustees. The Pre School and Nursery has a leadership team which consists of a Manager and Deputy Manager. The aim of the leadership structure is to devolve responsibility and encourage decision making at all levels. From September 2022, the Manager will also be the Nominated Person for Ofsted, as well as SENDCo. Both the Manager and the Deputy Manager are Designated Safeguarding Leads.  The Leadership team control the Pre School and Nursery at an executive level, implementing the policies and structures as agreed and laid down by the Trustees, and reporting back of them. The Manager is responsible for the recruitment of staff, though interview panels always include a Trustee. The Chair, the Treasurer and the Manager are responsible for authorisation of spending within agreed Budgets. 



Rainbow Teddies Preschool is a member of the Preschool Alliance, registered with Ofsted as an early years setting and with South Relationship with any Gloucestershire council. related parties Para 1.51 **N/A** Other 

## **Reference and Administrative details** 


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Charity name Rainbow Teddies Pre School<br>Other name the charity  N/A<br>uses<br>Registered charity  1022411<br>number<br>Charity’s principal  Rainbow Teddies Pre School<br>address<br>Manorbrook Primary School<br>Park Road<br>Thornbury<br>BS35 1JW<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>




## **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity** 


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Na<br>me<br>of<br>per<br>son<br>(or<br>bo<br>dy)<br>ent<br>itle<br>Dates acted if not<br>Trustee name Office (if any) d<br>for whole year<br>to<br>ap<br>poi<br>nt<br>tru<br>ste<br>e<br>(if<br>any<br>)<br>Hannah Gilkes  N/A Jan  2022 Co<br>(Trustees) mm<br>itte<br>1 e<br>Me<br>mb<br>ers<br>Emer Scott - Chair N/A Jan 2022 Co<br>(Trustees) mm<br>itte<br>2 e<br>Me<br>mb<br>ers<br>Heather Gregory N/A Jan 2022 Co<br>(Trustees) mm<br>itte<br>3 e<br>Me<br>mb<br>ers<br>4<br>5<br>6<br>7<br>8<br>9<br>1<br>0<br>1<br>1<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>




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Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved **Director name** 

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Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity 


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Trustee name Dates acted if not for<br>whole year<br>Emer Scott - Chair Jan 2022<br>Hannah Gilkes - Parent Jan 2022<br>Liason<br>Kate Wilson -  Jan 2022<br>Secretary<br>Carolyn  - Treasurer Jan 2022<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>





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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others<br>Description of the assets  N/A<br>held in this capacity<br>Name and objects of the  N/A<br>charity on whose behalf<br>the assets are held and<br>how this falls within the<br>custodian charity’s<br>objects<br>Details of arrangements  N/A<br>for safe custody and<br>segregation of such<br>assets from the charity’s<br>own assets<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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## **Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)** 


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Type of  Name Address<br>adviser<br>Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional<br>information)<br>Marie Collins (Manager) Emily Greenslade (Deputy)<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## **Exemptions from disclosure** 

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details 

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**Declarations** 

**The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.** 

**Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees** 


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Signature(s)<br>Full name(s) Hannah Gilkes<br>Emer Scott<br>Heather Gregory<br>    Position (eg HG - Committee<br>Secretary, Chair, Member/Nominated<br>etc) person<br>ES - Chair<br>Heather Gregory -<br>Committee Member<br>Date<br> 02.05.22<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>




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|CAFCurrentAccount|3Ib|£3,308.47|
|---|---|---|
|CAF2CurrentAccount<br>CAFGoldDepasitAccaunt|22OST<br> 3828|E409.36<br>E9,992.8|
|PettyCash||£11.06|
|Scottish Widows||E12,785.14|
|Total Assets||£26,506.85|
|Incoms|||
|pettycashfound||£1.00|
|Snack Fees||E1,189.3|
|Donations||£205.5|
|Grants (nonNEG)|||
|EY2FFunding||£83,623.26|
|EYPPFunding||£1,160.1|
|SENFunding|||
|FeeIncome||E9,933.92|
|RegistrationFees||E615.00|
|FundraisingIncome||E1,432.95|
|wagesadjustement||E135.83|
|BankInterest||£1.01|
|ScottishWidowsInterest||49|
|Jumpers||£31.00|
|Total Income||£98,376.40|
|Expenditure|||
|ConsumableResources||£1,132.28|
|CurriculumPurschases||.35|
|EYPPExpenditure||E593.07|
|SENResources from Funding||ES7.97|
|Purchases from Fundraising||ES12.52|
|Purchases from Grants||EO.00|
|StaffUniformpurchases||7.60|
|Children's Uniform Purchases||1.65|
|Marketing8||E108.00|
|Rent||E6,552.00|
|Outings||EO.00|
|AdminExpenditure||E1,177.83|
|Photocopying||E0.00|





||EO.00|||
|---|---|---|---|
|MiscAdmin||||
|SubscriptionsICO,OFSTED,NWetc|E85.00|||
||£130.00|||
|Telephone|E449.45|||
|Cleaning<br>FabricMaintenance(window cleaning??)|E100.00|||
|SnackFeeExpenditure|E521.61|||
||E669.60|||
|Insurance||||
||E13.00|||
|DomesticExpenditure||||
|Sundry Expenses|£1,245.42|||
||E168.50|||
|BankCharges||||
|GrossWagesincSMP&SSP|EB6,040.45|||
|BookKeeping|1.00|||
|EmployersPensions|ES71.22|||
|RecuritmentExpenses|£193.16|||
|PayrollCosts|£372.4|||
|Staff Training|E499.55|||
|TotalExpenditure|E102,518.63|||
|Excess of Income over Expenditure|-E4,142.23|||
|ClosingBalanceShest31stAugust2021||||
|CAFCurrentAccount|E249.83|||
|CAF2CurrentAccount|£769.42|||
|CAFGoldDepositAccount|f8,500.83|||
|PettyCash|.91|||
|ScottishWidows|E12,832.63|||
|TotalAssets|E22,364.62|||
|Eunds||||
|AtbeginngingofPeriod|E26,506.835|||
|ExcessofIncomeoverExpenditure|£4,142.2|disc||
||||EO.00|
|Fundsasatendofperiod|E22,364.62|||







