Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1 September 2020 To 31 August 2021
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 staff and made various
changes as a result of the feedback provided, 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 stable but proactive committee of dedicated volunteers throughout a challenging year. We have seen a few changes in staff over the year and now have a new deputy in place. Recruitment has been an on-going challenge to try and ensure we bring in quality. We have now welcomed some new team members following the year end which is positive and brings new ideas into the setting. 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. Cranmer Pre-school were pleased to be able to hold a graduation for the summer leavers. The Pre-school Committee also held a Summer Fun Run to help with fund-raising which was a great social event. One of the grandparents is also participating in a Charity Challenge which has been the main source of fundraising during the year due to the pandemic. The Covid 19 pandemic continued throughout the year creating many challenges with Lockdown’s 2 and 3. 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. We were pleased to have been able to continue 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 | £65,281 |
| 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 |
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| 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 |
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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
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committee
Nicola Barnard Treasurer Resigned 9 November
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2021
Liam Chapman Treasurer Appointed as Treasurer 9
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November 2021
4 Jyoti Kaur Pettit Committee member
5 Kelly Mitchell Secretary
Georgina Burrows Committee member Resigned 9 November
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2021
7 Alex Hargreaves Committee member
8 Laura Lambert Safeguarding Lead 8 February 2021
9 Sarah Ford Fundraising Lead 2 February 2021
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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)
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| 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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| 9 November 2021 | |
| 9 November 2021 |
Cranmer Preschool
Income and Expenditure account for year ended 31st August 2021
| 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 Other income Job Rentention 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 |
£ £ 83732 71872 0 155604 137367 2006 18564 416 158353 -2749 759 8 6674 4692 0 11111 68473 1 79586 14304 65281 65281 60589 4692 65281 YE 31.08.21 |
£ £ 102390 42893 0 145284 125419 6000 12045 415 143880 1404 1096 112 0 2612 416 6754 90777 1 97533 37360 60173 60589 57977 2612 60589 YE 31.08.20 |
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Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examlnerfs Report Report to the trusteesl members of On accounts for the year endod 31108r2021 Charlty no (If any) 1025379 Set out on pag R•8po¢llv• The chaiivs 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 trustee8 and examln?r under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 It 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 procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145{5){bl of the Charities Act, and to stste whether particular matter6 have come to my attention. Ba•ls of Indepondont My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given examlnorf8 Statemont by the Chartty Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. 11 also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts. and seeking explanations from the truslees conceming 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 Irue and fair, view and Ihe report is limrted to those mattors set out in the statement below. Independent In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my atténtion examlnerf8 8tstsment (other than that disclosed below ') 1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in. any matenal respect, the requ1mentS.. to keep a¢¢ounting records in accordance with 8ection 130 of the Charities Act: and to prepare accounts vthich accord with the a¢xounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charitie$ Act have not been met: or 2. to which, in my oynion, attention should dra in order to enable proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. . Please delete the Myds in the brackets rf they do not apply. Slgned: Date: 0811112021 Namo: Sally Ashmore R•l8vant professional qualffl¢ationls) or body (rf any): ACCA IER March 2012
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