## **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
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 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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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 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|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|£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|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
1
committee
Nicola Barnard Treasurer Resigned 9 November
2
2021
Liam Chapman Treasurer Appointed as Treasurer 9
3
November 2021
4 Jyoti Kaur Pettit Committee member
5 Kelly Mitchell Secretary
Georgina Burrows Committee member Resigned 9 November
6
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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12
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14
15
16
17
18
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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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## **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|
||9 November 2021|
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## **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
Address:
Ashmore & McGill CCA
1 Fisher Lane, Bwgham, Nottingham NG13 8BQ
Section B
Disclosure
Only complete rf examiner needs to highlight material problems.
IER
March 2012