Christleton Pre-School
Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31 May 2024
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 May 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
Christleton Pre-School aims to provide quality pre-school education to children between the ages of 2 1/2 and 4 years old in advance of commencing primary education.
Significant activities
The Pre-School operates on a daily basis and is organised by paid qualified staff. Activities include games, reading, supervised play and visits to places of interest in the local area.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Principal funding sources
The Pre-School receives the Early Years Funding Grant from the local authority. In addition the Pre-School raises funds through fees, charitable and fund-raising activities.
Funds raised provide payment for the operation of the Pre-School in addition to the purchase of items and services that benefit the children.
Reserves policy
The reserves held as at 31 May 2024 total £42,620. (2023 - £47,943).
The amount will be used in future years for the improvement of the buildings in which the pre-school is housed along with the general investment in assets and activities that directly benefit the children.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity.
Organisational structure
A committee of parents and staff meet on a regular basis to discuss the direction and operation of the Pre-School. Election to the committee is made on an annual basis and takes place at the Annual General Meeting.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Charity number 1022817
Principal address The Scout Hut White Lane Christleton Chester Cheshire CH3 6AH
Trustees R Henderson Mrs D Strurgess Mrs J Cosstick Mrs K Fisher Mrs A Peacock
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Christleton Pre-School
Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31 May 2024
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Independent Examiner NINA HUGHES Hatcher Hughes Limited Cassidy House Station Road Chester Cheshire CH1 3DW Approved by order of the board of trustees on ............................................. and signed on its behalf by:
........................................................................ R Henderson - Trustee
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