## Trustee report for Willoughby Preschool Playgroup March 2023 

## Key information 

Charity’s name: Willoughby Pre-school Playgroup 

Registration number: 1026315 

Address: Willoughby on the Wolds Village Hall, London Lane, LE12 6SX 

Trustee names: Katie Hudson, Samuel Lloyd, Grace LeSueur 

## Structure 

Our community playgroup is based in Willoughby Village Hall. We are open from 8.45 to 3.15 on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays during Nottinghamshire term time. The playgroup usually has 10 – 15 children attending on a range of days, and we have a preschool manager who works alongside one other member of staff. 

Our preschool has four trustees, who are elected through a process of applying during the annual general meeting and being supported by two independent votes from others at the meeting. The process is then recorded in the AGM’s notes. 

Amongst the trustees are the chairperson and treasurer who work alongside the preschool manager with the running of the preschool. 

## Activities and objectives 

Our aim is to provide a safe, positive and stimulating environment for the children in our care where they can learn through play. We use our children’s interests as well as the seasons, festivals and books to prompt our weekly play and crafts. We aim so that when our children leave us for school, they are independent, happy & ready for their next step. 

We provide age-appropriate stimulating equipment and plan activities around our children’s interests and individual needs. Typical daily/weekly activities include: 



water and sand play, cooking, role play and dressing up, expressive art, painting and dough making, climbing frame, bikes and balance beam, construction toys, dancing, puzzles and games, small world toys, stories and book corner, music and singing. We have a safe and well-used outdoor area.  We aim to be outside every day and the staff have a variety of interesting games and activities to keep the children engaged. 

## Achievements and performance, including public benefit 

Willoughby Preschool is a well valued facility for the families of Willoughby-onthe-Wolds and neighboring villages. It is a popular childcare provider, and numbers of children at the preschool are full or nearly full on each day. Children often start their experience at the ages of 2 or 3 and will usually remain with the preschool until they are ready to start school. The preschool holds a very good reputation amongst families and local schools and parents will often recommend the preschool to new families. The preschool also runs a weekly baby and toddler group on a Wednesday during term time for the community. This gives parents the opportunity to meet other parents while their children can enjoy playing, singing and story time. 

## Financial review 

For the period from the 1/4/2021 to the 31/3/2022: Total receipts: £39,546 

Total payments: £42,317 

Net of receipts: (£2771) 

Cash funds, including total assets: £55,676 

There were no debts to report. 

## Details of any funds held as a custodian trustee 

There are no funds held as a custodian trustee 



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