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| Summary ofthe purposes the charity as set out in its governing document |
of | Para 1.17 | The aims ofthe Pre-School are to enhance the development and education ofchildren, primarily under statutory school age, by encouraging parents to understand and |
| provide for the needs oftheir children, through community groups and by— 1) Offering preproperate play, education and care facilities, family learning and extended hours groups, together with the right ofparents to take responsibility for and to become involved in the |
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| activities ofsuch groups, ensuring that such groups offer opportunities for all children, whatever their race, culture, religion, means or ability 2) Encouraging the study ofthe needs of such children and their families and |
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| promoting interest in and recognition of such needs in the local areas |
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| 3) Instigating and adhering to and |
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| Summary ofthe main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the |
Para 1.17and 1.19 |
furthering the aims and objectives ofthe Pre-School Leamin Alliance We are open for6.15hours a day during term-time, mainly for children between 2-5. Parents are able to choose the amount of hours they want to use with 3being the minimum in any one day. |
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| We take children mainly from Botesdaie and Rickinghall but also the surrounding area |
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| There are a wide range ofactivities on offer, including an excellent outdoor play area with a wood and a log cabin, the children spend long periods oftime outside. This ailows them to explore their |
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| environment, develop muscle strength and coordination, and gain self-confidence. |
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| provide from home together. This provides | |||
| a good opportunity for different discussions |
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| children to hei revent chokin . |
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| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. |
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| Policy on | grant making | Para 1.38 | ||||
| Policy on | social investment | Para 1.38 | ||||
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made by | Para 1.38 | A major contribution is made by volunteers, mainly the parents ofchildren at the playgroup. The committee is staffed entirely by volunteers, some who have |
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| children at the setting. In addition, many |
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organised fundraising |
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| Summary ofthe main achievements ofthe charity, identifying the difference the charity's work has made to the circumstances ofits beneficiaries and any wider |
Para 1.20 | This year the Pre-School remained throughout the year. We retained staff and recruited an Apprentice. building up our number ofchildren continues to grow. |
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| Performance offundraising |
Fundraising | opportunities | have been limited | |
| activibes against objectives set |
Para 141 | due to the longer terms and wanting to focus on |
impact ofCOVID the children. |
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| investment performance |
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| Other |
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| Review | ofthe charity's | Para 1.21 | At the end ofthe year, we made a profit of | ||
| financial | position at the end | 621,778.81,however, please note— |
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| ofthe period | 1) Whilst this seems like a significant | ||||
| increase on the profit we made last year | |||||
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| grounds. We had hoped that this work |
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| holidays, but due to contractor |
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| September 2022. The cost ofthis work | |||||
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| completed in August 2022 as hoped, the profit would have been f7,918.81. |
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| reduction in profit from the year ending |
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| August 2021, it is important to |
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| August 2020, we made a profit of | |||||
| K5,309. However, in the year ending |
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| August 2021, we received a grant | |||||
| income ofjust under P10,500, had we | |||||
| not received this our profit would*ve been approximately f6,000which is |
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| and this year | |||||
| 3) This year we have also spent | |||||
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| staffing costs have increased, which has |
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| profit 4) On the 31"August 2021 the total money |
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| approximately F140,000compared to approximately F102,000on 31"August |
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| 2021, can be accounted for by the that | |||||
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| due to the increased number ofchildren |
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| Statement | explaining | the | Para 1.22 | We refer tothe Charity Commissions | |
| policy for holding reserves | Reserve Policy. | ||||
| stating | why | they are | held | We currently have just over f40,000 in |
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| reserves. This money has been allocated |
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| months running costs, in case the Pre- |
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| School can no longer run. Whilst this is |
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| a ment and an costs can be covered. |
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| Amount of | reserves | held | Para 1.22 | f40,524.69 | |
| Reasons for holding | zero | Para 1.22 | NIA | ||
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| Explanation ofany |
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| The charity*s principal sources offunds (including |
Para 1.47 | government funding for children over 3 years' old and sessional fees paid by parents for children under 3. |
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| fundraising from events |
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| walks, coffee afternoons, | etc. although | |||||||
| these have | limited this | ear due | to COVID. | |||||
| We have no | investments. | |||||||
| Investment policy and |
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| Type ofgoverning document |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity | Para 1.25 | Association |
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| Trustee selection methods | Para 1.25 | Elected by the Committee |
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| trustees |
| including details ofany constitutional provisions e.g. election to post orname of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
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| These are | given to new members | who are | ||
| requested | to read and sign within | 2weeks | ||
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction |
Para 1.51 | to confirm | their understanding. | |
| and training oftrustees |
| The charity is a member ofthe Pre-School | The charity is a member ofthe Pre-School | The charity is a member ofthe Pre-School | ||||
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organisational any wider |
Para 1.51 | Learning Alliance and is governed PSLA model constitution. |
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| Gharit | name | Botesdale & Rickin | hall Pre-School | |||
| Other name the chari | uses | Botesdale &Rickin | hall Pla | rou | ||
| Re istered charit | number | 1022795 | ||||
| Charity's | principai | address | Botesdale Village Hall | |||
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| Claire Gielth | Treasurer | |||||
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