Charity Registration No. 1026005
RAINBOW PLAYGROUP
TRUSTEES' REPORT AND UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
RAINBOW PLAYGROUP
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees L Willoughby S James S S I Hogg Charity number 1026005 Independent examiner David Watts FCA
RAINBOW PLAYGROUP
CONTENTS
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| Trustees' report | 1 |
| Independent examiner's report | 2 |
| Statement of financial activities | 3 |
| Balance sheet | 4 |
| Notes to the accounts | 5 - 7 |
RAINBOW PLAYGROUP
TRUSTEES' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
The trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 31 August 2024.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and the Statement of Recommended Practice, "Accounting and Reporting by Charities", issued in March 2005.
Structure, governance and management
The charity was established by a charitable trust deed on 25th May 1993 and was registered as a charity on 8th February 1994.
The trustees who served during the year were:
L Willoughby S James S S I Hogg
The trustees are responsible for the recruitment of new trustees who are elected at the Annual General Meeting of the organisation.
The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.
Objectives and activities
The playgroup is a member of the Pre-School Learning Alliance.
The aim is to enhance the development and education of children under statutory school age and this is achieved by operating the playgroup during school terms.
The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.
Achievements and performance
Financial review
The funding for the playgroup is by way of fees from parents and/or assisted funding from Haringey Council.
The trustees have due regard for the Public Benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission and seek to provide the benefit of the advancement of education in the community in which it serves.
The trustees aim to maintain reserves at a level to meet up to three months operating costs but a shortfall in funding had caused the funds to fall into deficit. The funds are now in surplus and have this year end reached the required level. Action is still being taken to seek improved funding streams and minimise costs. As at 31st August 2024 the playgroup has a reserve surplus of £40,983 (2023: £68,138).
On behalf of the board of trustees
S S I Hogg
Trustee Dated: 30 June 2025
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RAINBOW PLAYGROUP
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF RAINBOW PLAYGROUP
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 August 2024, which are set out on pages 3 to 7.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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(i) examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
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(ii) to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
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(iii) to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given 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 accounts, and seeking explanations from you as 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 examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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(a) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
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(i) to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
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(ii) to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act;
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have not been met; or
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(b) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
David Watts FCA
Dated: 30 June 2025
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RAINBOW PLAYGROUP
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
| Notes Incoming resources from generated funds Donations and legacies 2 Investment income 3 Incoming resources from charitable activities 4 Total incoming resources Resources expended 5 Charitable activities Playgroup Governance costs Total resources expended Net (expenditure)/income for the year/ Net movement in funds Fund balances at 1 September 2023 Fund balances at 31 August 2024 |
2024 £ - 372 372 221,182 221,554 246,757 1,952 248,709 (27,155) 68,138 40,983 |
2023 £ 384 113 |
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| 497 230,055 |
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| 230,552 | ||
| 219,226 | ||
| 1,878 | ||
| 221,104 | ||
| 9,448 58,690 |
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| 68,138 |
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RAINBOW PLAYGROUP
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 AUGUST 2024
| Notes Fixed assets Tangible assets 9 Current assets Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 10 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Income funds Unrestricted funds |
2024 £ 47,382 (7,502) |
£ 1,103 39,880 40,983 40,983 40,983 |
2023 £ 73,035 (6,068) |
£ 1,171 66,967 |
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| 68,138 | ||||
| 68,138 | ||||
| 68,138 |
The accounts were approved by the Trustees on 30 June 2025
S S I Hogg Trustee
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RAINBOW PLAYGROUP
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
1 Accounting policies
1.1 Basis of preparation
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards, the Statement of Recommended Practice, "Accounting and Reporting by Charities", issued in March 2005 and the Charities Act 2011.
1.2 Incoming resources
All incoming resources are included on the Statement of Financial Activities when the Charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.
1.3 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost less estimated residual value of each asset over its expected useful life, as follows:
1.4 Pensions
The charity operates a defined contributions pension scheme. Contributions are charged in the accounts as they become payable in accordance with the rules of the scheme.
2 Donations and legacies
| Donations and gifts 3 Investment income Interest receivable 4 Incoming resources from charitable activities Playgroup Grant income was received from Haringey council of £198,966 (2023: £208,042). |
Total 2024 £ - 2024 £ 372 2024 £ 221,182 |
Total 2023 £ 384 |
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| 2023 £ 113 |
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| 2023 £ 230,055 |
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RAINBOW PLAYGROUP
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
5 Total resources expended
| Charitable activities Playgroup Activities undertaken directly Support costs Total Governance costs |
2024 £ 221,711 25,046 246,757 1,952 248,709 |
2023 £ 197,298 21,928 219,226 1,878 |
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| 221,104 |
Governance costs includes payments to the independent examiners of £693 (2023:£660) for the independent examination of the accounts.
6 Activities undertaken directly
| Other costs relating to Playgroup comprise: Direct charitable exps 1 Toys and equipment etc Direct charitable exps 1 Other direct costs |
2024 £ 37,100 18,076 55,176 |
2023 £ 30,064 11,282 |
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| 41,346 |
7 Support costs
| Telephone & fax costs Postage & stationery Rent, repairs & maintenance Sundry costs |
2024 £ 1,459 1,145 20,271 2,171 25,046 |
2023 £ 1,549 1,086 18,000 1,293 |
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| 21,928 |
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RAINBOW PLAYGROUP
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
8 Employees
Number of employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was:
| 2024 | 2023 | |
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| Number | Number | |
| Playgroup | 7 | 7 |
| There were no employees whose annual remuneration was £60,000 or more. |
9 Tangible fixed assets
| Tangible fixed assets | |
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| Fixtures, | |
| fittings & | |
| equipment | |
| £ | |
| Cost | |
| At 1 September 2023 | 3,370 |
| Additions | 300 |
| At 31 August 2024 | 3,670 |
| Depreciation | |
| At 1 September 2023 | 2,199 |
| Charge for the year | 368 |
| At 31 August 2024 | 2,567 |
| Net book value | |
| At 31 August 2024 | 1,103 |
| At 31 August 2023 | 1,171 |
| 10 | Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | 2024 | 2023 |
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| £ | £ | ||
| Taxes and social security costs | 7,908 | 6,324 | |
| Other creditors | (1,968) | (1,744) | |
| Accruals | 1,562 | 1,488 | |
| 7,502 | 6,068 |
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