Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1 September 2019 To 31 August 2020
Charity name: Cranmer Preschool
Charity registration number: 1025379
Objectives and Activities
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SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of Para 1.17 The objectives and activities of Cranmer Pre-
the charity as set out in its school are as follows:
governing document To deliver outstanding affordable
childcare and education for our local
community.
To work closely with parents and
caregivers in partnership to meet the
needs of each individual child.
To provide high quality care and
education for all children at, so each
child realises their full potential.
To provide a learning environment that
nurtures the holistic child, learning
through open ended play to ensure
every child develops mentally, physically
and socially.
To add to the life and well-being of our
local community.
To develop independent, confident and
capable children who are ready for their
next stage of education.
To build knowledgeable quality
members of a team of practitioners.
To provide a balance of child initiated
and practitioner led, carefully
structured, activities and experiences
based on individual developmental
needs to foster their well-being, self-
esteem and personal development.
To offer children and their families a
service that promotes equality and
values diversity.
Summary of the main Para 1.17 and In planning our activities for the year, we have
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activities in relation to those kept in mind the Charity Commissions guidance
purposes for the public on public benefit at our committee meetings.
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or services The focus of our activities is to deliver high
identified in the accounts.
quality education and care in accordance with
the Early Years Foundation Stage guidance. In
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order to do this, we employ the Pre-school
Manager, Deputy Manager and Early Years
Practitioners who undertake joint daily planning
activities to meet the needs and interests of the
children attending the setting. This benefits the
children in our care and provides an affordable
option for local parents who wish to work or
study.
The Pre-school has a key person approach to
ensure that the progress and wellbeing of all
children is constantly monitored and fed into
future planning. We ensure that all staff are well
trained and able to meet the needs of the
children in our care. We listen to the views of our
children, parents and staff. This year we issued a
questionnaire to our parents and used the
feedback to inform our improvement work. We
have also issued a questionnaire to all staff to
help improve the working environment.
We encourage positive relationships with parents
and carers. We welcome all children regardless
of personal background, faith, gender or personal
circumstances and celebrate Britain’s diversity of
culture and ethnicity. We believe this philosophy
of openness to all enriches the environment
through the sharing of life experiences.
We have policies and procedures in place for all
aspects of safeguarding, child protection and
health and safety, and we use staff training days
and meetings to ensure all staff are confident in
these areas. We follow the recommendations
offered by Nottinghamshire County Council and
the guidance available from the Pre-School
Learning Alliance.
Statement confirming whether Para 1.18 Trustees have regard to the public benefit
the trustees have had regard guidance issued by the Charity Commission
to the guidance issued by the which is taken into account during all decision-
Charity Commission on public making processes.
benefit
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SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38
Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
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| Achievements and Performance | Achievements and Performance | Achievements and Performance |
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | We have remained a proactive committee of dedicated volunteers. We have grown and developed as a committee over the year seeing new volunteers join and bring new ideas to the setting. We have maintained a stable and committed team of staff during the year and welcomed a new member of staff for the new year. We have also seen one of our trainees complete her level 3 studies during the year A pay review was carried out this year and staff received a pay rise. In March the Pre-school Manager and Deputy Manager delivered an informative session on EYFS, Ofsted information and Cranmer Pre-school Practice to the Pre-school Committee. The Pre-school held a Christmas party to help with fund-raising. One of the grandparents is also participating in a Charity Challenge which has been the main source of fundraising during the year, activities included have been a pop up fashion show, dinner parties, smarties tube challenge and car boot sales. The Covid 19 pandemic hit halfway through the year which has bought with it many challenges. The chair, treasurer and preschool manager worked closely to manage the staff during this difficult time and to ensure that we were able to provide care to the children of key workers safely. Once it was possible we opened the doors to our other children as well and have continued to provide outstanding, affordable childcare under difficult circumstances. |
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Achievements against Para 1.41 objectives set
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | We have held a number of fund-raising activities. All events raise money, enabling us to purchase new and exciting learning resources and equipment for the children. |
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| Investment performance against objectives |
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Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The charity made a small surplus during the year leaving it with a stable financial position at the year end. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | All reserves held by the charity are unrestricted and are held in order to meet any unforeseen circumstances |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £60,589 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/a |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/a |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | None |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Council funding for ‘free childcare’ places for 3 and 4 year olds Private fee income from individuals attending sessions or wrap around care |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Unincorporated association |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | The Pre-school requests DBS checks are completed and applies to Ofsted for a ‘Letter of Suitability’ in line with statutory requirements, before the commencement of Trustees. Trustees meet on a monthly basis and are in constant communication, working collaboratively on all aspects of the role. |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | Welcome guide and trustee code of conduct |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | This year the work of Cranmer Pre-school has been overseen by the Chair and Treasurer with additional parents providing support for fund raising activities. The Pre- school management structure consists of a Pre-school Manager and a Deputy Pre-school Manager. Cranmer Pre-school is a member of the Pre-school Learning Alliance and is supported by Nottinghamshire County Council early years team. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
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Reference and Administrative details
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Charity name Cranmer Preschool
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number 1025379
Charity’s principal address School Lane
Aslockton
Notts
NG13 9AW
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Dates acted if not for whole Name of person (or body) entitled
Trustee name Office (if any)
year to appoint trustee (if any)
Rebecca Poole Chair of the Appointed 4 December
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committee 2019
2 Nicola Barnard Treasurer
3 Liam Chapman Appointed 20 April 2020
4 Jyoti Kaur Pettit Appointed 3 March 2020
5 Kelly Mitchell Secretary Appointed 1 January 2020
Georgina Burrows Appointed 19 December
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2019
7 Alex Hargreaves Appointed 29 April 2020
Emily Castiaux Chair Resigned 4 December
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2019
9 Katie Short Secretary Resigned 1 April 2020
10 Penny Sauers Resigned 1 August 2020
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
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) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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| Rebecca Poole | |
Chair |
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| 15 February 2021 | |
| 15 February 2021 |
Cranmer Preschool
Income and Expenditure account for year ended 31st August 2020
| Operating Income Grant Funding Fees Other Income Operation Expenses Wages and Salaries Rent Other Expenses Depreciation Net Operation Income Fundraising Income net of costs Bank interest received Total Net Income Balance Sheet as at 31st August 2020 Fixed Assets Current Assets Debtors Prepayments Deposit Bank Current Bank Petty Cash Creditors+ Accruals Net Current Assets Net Assets Reserves Amount brought forward Proft/Loss for the year |
£ 125419 6000 12045 415 6754 90777 1 97533 37360 YE 31 |
£ 102390 42893 0 145284 143880 1404 1096 112 2612 416 60173 60589 57977 2612 60589 .08.20 |
£ 130024 5916 16165 3698 11253 56970 1 68223 11077 YE 31 |
£ 90304 66347 0 156652 155803 849 283 110 1243 831 57146 57977 56735 1243 57977 .08.19 |
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epen en examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report j '.I' Report to the trusteesl members of Cranrner Preschool On accounts fof the year ended 3110812020 Charity no lif any) 1025379 Set out on page8 Iremember to Includfj the pHge nurnbers of additiona1 sheets) Respective The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. responsibilities of The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year trustees and examiner 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 prOdureS 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. Ba8is of Independent My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given examiner's statement by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a Gomparison 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 wrth 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 rf they do not apply. Slgned: Date: 1811212020 Namè: Sally Ashmore Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (If any): ACCA March 2012