## **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
1.19
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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SORP reference
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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|Para 1.41||
|Other|||
## **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||
|Other|||
## **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
1
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
6
2019
7 Alex Hargreaves Appointed 29 April 2020
Emily Castiaux Chair Resigned 4 December
8
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
## **Additional information (optional)**
## **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**
|**Signed** **on behalf of the**|**charity’s trustees**|
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|**Signature(s)**
**Full name(s)**
**Position (eg Secretary,**
**Chair, etc)**
**Date**||
||Rebecca Poole|
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Chair|
||15 February 2021|
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## **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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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
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1025379
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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