Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1 September 2021 To 31 August 2022
Charity name: Cranmer Preschool
Charity registration number: 1025379
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The objectives and activities of Cranmer Pre- school are as follows: • 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 activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
In planning our activities for the year, we have kept in mind the Charity Commissions guidance on public benefit at our committee meetings. The focus of our activities is to deliver high quality education and care in accordance with the EarlyYears Foundation Stageguidance. In |
| 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. 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. |
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| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Trustees have regard to the public benefit guidance issued by the Charity Commission which is taken into account during all decision- making processes. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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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| 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 the year and are actively seeking to recruit new volunteers for the future. Recruitment has been an on-going challenge to try and ensure we bring in quality staff. We have now welcomed some new team members which is positive and brings new ideas into the setting. During the year we received an Ofsted inspection and received the rating of GOOD. This great result is thanks to the dedication and hard work of the whole team of staff, who over the last few years with the pandemic have adapted to huge changes and remained professional and always caring. Cranmer Pre-school were pleased to be able to hold a graduation for the summer leavers, which was well attended and a nice opportunity for parents to come in. We are planning many more interactive sessions in the future and want to welcome parents into the setting. The Pre-school Committee also held a Summer Fun Run to help with fund-raising which was a great social event. The main fund-raising event of the year was the return of the fish and chip quiz, which saw a great community turnout and raised significant funds for the preschool. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
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| 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. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
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| 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 deficit during the year but still remains 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 | £49,219 |
| 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 |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| 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
| Description of charity’s trusts: | ||
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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. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| 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
| Charity name | Cranmer Preschool |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1025379 |
| Charity’s principal address | School Lane Aslockton Notts NG13 9AW |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Rebecca Poole | Chair of the committee |
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| Liam Chapman | Treasurer | |||
| Jyoti Kaur Pettit | Committee member | Resigned 13 September 2022 |
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| KellyMitchell | Secretary | |||
| Alex Hargreaves | Committee member | Resigned 29 June 2022 | ||
| Laura Lambert | SafeguardingLead | |||
| Sarah Ford | FundraisingLead | |||
– 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
| Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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| Rebecca Poole | ||
Chair |
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| 14 June 2023 | ||
| 14 June 2023 |
Cranmer Preschool
Income and Expenditure account for year ended 31st August 2022
| 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 |
£ 158,313 5,346 21,930 265 371 2,931 1,027 57,963 390 ‐ YE 31 |
£ 89,152 80,129 600 169,882 185,855 15,973 ‐ 89 ‐ ‐ ‐ 16,062 ‐ 49,219 49,219 65,281 16,062 ‐ 49,219 .08.22 |
£ 137,367 2,006 18,564 416 11,111 68,473 1 YE 31 |
£ 83,732 71,872 ‐ .08.21 |
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| 155,604 158,353 |
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| 2,749 ‐ 759 8 6,674 |
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| 4,692 | ||||
| 0 65,281 |
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| 61,903 12,684 |
79,586 14,304 |
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| 65,281 | ||||
| 60,589 4,692 |
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| 65,281 |
Independpnt examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of Cranffler Preschool On accounts forthe year ended 3110812022 Charity no (if any) 1025379 Set out on pages Ire1PMi)èr lo IIKliide pacc I',tsniktS Qi aÉllthi)nai sli&. Respective The chanty's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. respon$ibilities of The charity's trustees consider Ihal an audit is not required for this year trustees and examiner under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 Ithe Charities Acll and that an independent examination is needed. 11 is my respxjnsibility lo.. examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act. lo follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 14515)Ibl of the Charities Act, and to slate whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent My examination was carried out in accordan with general Directions given examiner's statement by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the a=counls, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as lo whether the accounts present a 'true and fair, view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention examine$ statement lolher than that disclosed below ') which gives me reasonable cause to believe thal in, any material respect, the requirements.. to keep accounting records in accordance with 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, attenlion should be drawn in order lo enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. . Please delete the words in the br8ckets rfthey do not apply. Signed: Datg: 1510312023 Name.. Sally Ashmore Relevant professional qualificationlsl or body {if any).. ACCA IER March 2012
Address: Ashmore & McGill CCA 1 Fisher Lane, Bgham, Nottingham NG13 8BQ Section B Disclosure Onty complete if the examiner needs lo highlight material problems. IER March 2012
Give here brief details of any rtems that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER March 2012