Lover & Redlynch Pre-School Chair’s Annual Report 2021
Good evening and thank you all for coming and supporting the pre-school at our AGM.
It is with great privilege that I write this report on behalf of the committee, team of staff, parents and of course the children at the Lover and Redlynch Pre-school.
As a parent of the pre-school for 8 years I have seen all three of my boys begin their journey of learning and development here at this special pre-school on the green. They have all flourished, made special friendship connections and been equipped with all the necessary tools and skills to step into primary school years with confidence and enthusiasm. This has all been because of the incredible team of staff, the stimulating and natural learning environment and the care and attention that we all give to protecting this special place of learning for future years to come.
As I reflect on our children’s journey I reflect on the pre-school’s one too over the last 8 years that I have had the privilege of witnessing. No matter what challenges come our way we constantly adapt, change and improve to ensure we give our current children the very best and secure the future for those children yet to join. An eye on our future must be a focus for today and working together as a team is critical to its ongoing success.
Let’s first reflect on the year that was. And what a historic year it has been too. We have all been affected by the global impact of COVID-19. There isn’t one human being on earth, business or charity that hasn’t had to survive, firefight, flex and adapt to weather the storm and I am proud to say that the Lover pre-school did just that.
In November 2020 we were bracing ourselves for another bumpy ride with another lockdown imminent after Christmas. But that said we started the academic year with 21children on our books and the staff were rallying tremendously to keep the pre-school open for those parents who needed and wished to send their children in.
The Christmas show was a little different but no less jolly with an outdoor performance seeing children wrapped up and singing their hearts out! It was a great way to mark this special moment in the year and it felt great to get everyone together albeit 2 metres apart.
In parallel to the show, the committee were busy raising a record £2051 with a new fundraising initiative - the Christmas online advent calendar! We saw over 30 brands donate prizes to give away each day and hundreds of people buy tickets or even ‘all the doors’. This will definitely be returning next year given its roaring success.
The pre-school remained open in the new year, and our focus was very much on the health and safety of our staff and children with PPE, temperature checking and regular cleaning to ensure it was safe as we could make it for families to continue coming. The efforts of the staff and committee during this time is something to be proud of. We worked tirelessly, often late into the night, to ensure we could financially survive and keep everyone safe. It is testament to the talent and commitment of the team that we succeeded.
February is a very traditional time of year in Lover with the return of the Lover Valentine Post and this year, the Lover Community Trust were so kind as to donate £1065 to our pre-school in light of the challenges we faced to survive COVID-19. It was hugely appreciated and we wish to thank them once again for their support.
It is at this point in the report I wish to thank the parents. You will remember that we sent out a financial plea during the darkest days of COVID when we were not receiving the income we would normally and funding was uncertain. So many of you stepped up and donated what you could afford to do and we thank you so much for this. It really did make all the difference and enabled us to keep opening our doors and survive the hardest of times. You are all brilliant.
Easter was not the fundraising opportunity we had hoped for but we did our best, selling raffle tickets online for the Easter hampers.
The arrival of summer was a welcome sight for us all and we breathed a sigh of relief to be feeling the sun on our faces and a more relaxed approach to socialising. It marked an important time for us all as we also received Lisa’s resignation as Manager of the Pre-school. After 11 years we were all sorry to see Lisa go but her time as manager was a special era for the pre-school and her commitment and joy she brought to the children will not be forgotten. She deserved to hang up her red uniform and enjoy spending time with her family. We wish her all the best in this new chapter.
It is with great pleasure we celebrated the promotion of Zoe as the new manager. Zoe was Deputy Manger for 7 years prior and so ready to take on this new challenge with all the energy and enthusiasm that Zoe has shown since the first day she joined. At a similar time, we also welcomed new members of staff to the team - Hannah and Lynsey as well as congratulating Claire on her fantastic progress with her ongoing studying for her qualifications as well as her growing remit into SENCO.
We would also like to acknowledge Jenni’s promotion to Business Manager. There is nothing Jenni doesn’t know about this pre-school from her time as a committee member, chair, pre-school practitioner, administration officer and now business manager! Her tireless knowledge and support is so invaluable and we are always so grateful for all the behind the scenes work and direction she provides the committee. Zoe and Jenni make the perfect team and it is their strong leadership that will take us forward from strength to strength. Thank you to you all for the tireless commitment you show. We simply could not do this ‘pre-school gig’ without you and we so appreciate all that you do.
The summer period also saw all the children create and pop bubbles to raise money for the pre-school and to take part in a really exciting challenge! Thank you to everyone who supported and helped to raise £681 for the pre-school.
In September we had 14 children return to our pre-school and a further 2 children join and 6 more registered to start. This is testament to the wonderful reputation we have in the area and the marvellous staff we attract. And we now welcome another member of staff Jenny who begins this November.
Whilst we were busy saying hello to familiar and new faces we also said a very sad goodbye to our treasurer Jacqui Elkins. Jacqui was a force of nature and battled cancer for many years whilst still providing many businesses in their area with book keeping and accountancy skills. Jacqui was a total blessing for the pre-school when she agreed to work with us at severely discounted rates. She was there for every committee meeting, advising us throughout the hardest of times and we will never forget what she did for us. Thank you Jacqui for everything.
Jacqui was delighted to hear before passing that the Lover Repair Cafe had donated £1000 to the Pre-school. It was a wonderful way to kick off the year and we will be putting the money to good use through resources for the children.
As we start to see the leaves drop and hear the distant sound of jingle bells return to the village we should all feel so proud of where we have come from and what lies ahead for the pre-school. We have managed to get the pre-school into a really stable, solid and exciting place - a talented team with exceptional leadership, a thriving (and growing) number of children coming every day, an experienced committee fundraising regularly and a local community who encourage and support our efforts and see the value in our presence.
Our challenge now will be to find new members for the committee as we will be saying goodbye to many come September when their children leave for Primary School. We have to see parents step up to volunteer like we have done for many years previously. I ask you all to consider putting your hand up and joining. It can be as little time or as much as you can manage - we are all working parents juggling many things and all we ask is that you do what you can to secure the future of this special place.
As we close this report I would like to share the exciting news that Claire has been appointed as the deputy for the pre-school. We are delighted to offer her this opportunity. Her natural way with the children, her bright and intelligent approach to her responsibilities and her trustworthy and committed attitude is exactly why we believe she is perfect for the role. Best of luck Claire.
Finally I leave you with a quote that sums up the year for us all particularly our team running the pre-school:
Whenever something doesn’t make sense in the future, just say ‘you know it’s a real 2020’ and move on.
And move on we must - stronger, fitter, more experienced to tackle what lies in our path and I feel hugely confident that we are equipped with all the necessary tools and skills to create a bright future for our pre-school on the green much like our children when they leave for the next stage of their educational journey.
Thank you to everyone for listening to this report and for being a part of this important and historic year.
Katie Small
Chair, Lover and Redlynch Pre-school
Charity Number 1026647
Lover & Redlynch Pre School
Abbreviated Accounts
For the Year Ended 31st July 2021
Prepared by : Amanda Garnett ~~ACMA CGMA~~
Forest Edge Accountancy Ltd 2 Appletree Close Redlynch Salisbury Wiltshire SP5 2JG
Lover & Redlynch Pre School Abbreviated Accounts Contents
| Page | |
|---|---|
| Charity Information | 1 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 2 |
| Profit and Loss account | 3 |
| Balance Sheet | 4 |
| Fixed Assets | 5 |
Lover & Redlynch Pre School Charity Information
Trustees:
Abigail Nanson Katherine Small Isabelle Swan Eleanor Williams-Howe
Treasurer
Eleanor Williams-Howe
Business Address
Lover & Redlynch Pre School School Road Lover Redlynch Salisbury Wiltshire SP5 2PW
Charity number 1026647
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Lover & Redlynch Pre School Independent Examiner's Report
Independent examiner's report to the Trustees of Lover and Redlynch Pre School
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 July 2021, which are set out on pages 3 to 5.
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:
(a) examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
(b) to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioner under section 145 (5)(b) of the 2011 Act;
(c) 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 Commissioner. 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 the seeking of explanations from you as trustees concerning 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:
(I) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements:
(a) to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and (b) to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met; or
(II) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Amanda Garnett ACMA FCMA Forest Edge Accountancy Ltd Chartered Accountant 2 Appletree Close Redlynch Salisbury Wiltshire SP5 2JG
Date
15th March 2022
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Lover & Redlynch Pre School Income and Expenditure Account For the Year Ended 31st July 2021
| INCOME GENERATED: Funds from Wiltshire Council Funding from Pre School Fees Funds from Donations & Fundraising Gift Aid Other Government Grants Total Income Generated EXPENDITURE: Staff Costs Staff Training Staff Travel Premises Costs Repairs & Maintenance Play Equipment/Consumables Speech and Language Costs of Fundraising Office Costs Advertising Professional Fees/Legal Compliance Accountancy & Bookkeeping Bank Charges/(Interest Received) Depreciation Sundry Total Expenditure NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS: Total Funds Brought Forward Total Funds Carried Forward |
2021 £ 39,797 15,927 8,567 - 10,853 75,144 54,207 804 - 1,693 160 2,529 336 - 526 54 306 800 (7) 990 355 62,753 12,391 16,070 28,461 |
2020 £ 27,974 7,134 6,142 87 5,462 46,799 |
|---|---|---|
| 42,465 515 9 2,730 591 1,325 - - 516 - 50 726 (4) 1,478 9 50,410 |
||
| (3,611) | ||
| 19,681 16,070 |
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Lover & Redlynch Pre School Balance Sheet For the Year Ended 31st July 2021
| 2021 | 2020 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | ||||
| Fixed assets | 1 | ||||
| Pre School Equipment | 305 | 455 | |||
| Plant & Machinery | 1,705 | 2,545 | |||
| 2,010 | 3,000 | ||||
| Current assets | |||||
| Debtors | 3,780 | 2,426 | |||
| Prepayments | - | - | |||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 23,290 | 11,690 | |||
| 27,070 | 14,116 | ||||
| Creditors: amounts falling | |||||
| due within one year | (619) | (1,046) | |||
| Net Current Assets | 26,451 | 13,070 | |||
| Net Assets | 28,461 | 16,070 | |||
| Funds | 2 | ||||
| Restricted General Fund | 7,196 | 9,070 | |||
| Unrestricted General Fund | 21,265 | 7,000 | |||
| Total Funds | 28,461 | 16,070 |
Approved by the Board of Trustees on .................................................. and signed by:
Eleanor Williams-Howe, Treasurer
Katherine Small, Chairman
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Lover & Redlynch Pre School Fixed Assets For the Year Ended 31st July 2021
1 Tangible fixed assets
| Tangible fixed assets | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost At 1 August 2020 Additions Disposals At 31 July 2021 Depreciation At 1 August 2020 Additions On disposals At 31 July 2021 Net book value At 31 July 2021 At 31 July 2020 |
Plant & Equipment £ 5,669 - - 5,669 3,124 840 - 3,964 1,705 2,545 |
Pre School Equipment £ 5,602 - - 5,602 5,147 150 - 5,297 305 455 |
Fixtures & Fittings £ 187 - - 187 187 - - 187 - - |
Total £ 11,458 - - 11,458 |
| 8,458 990 - 9,448 |
||||
| 2,010 | ||||
| 3,000 |
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Charity Number 1026647
Lover & Redlynch Pre School
Abbreviated Accounts
For the Year Ended 31st July 2021
Prepared by : Amanda Garnett ~~ACMA CGMA~~
Forest Edge Accountancy Ltd 2 Appletree Close Redlynch Salisbury Wiltshire SP5 2JG
Lover & Redlynch Pre School Abbreviated Accounts Contents
| Page | |
|---|---|
| Charity Information | 1 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 2 |
| Profit and Loss account | 3 |
| Balance Sheet | 4 |
| Fixed Assets | 5 |
Lover & Redlynch Pre School Charity Information
Trustees:
Abigail Nanson Katherine Small Isabelle Swan Eleanor Williams-Howe
Treasurer
Eleanor Williams-Howe
Business Address
Lover & Redlynch Pre School School Road Lover Redlynch Salisbury Wiltshire SP5 2PW
Charity number 1026647
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Lover & Redlynch Pre School Independent Examiner's Report
Independent examiner's report to the Trustees of Lover and Redlynch Pre School
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 July 2021, which are set out on pages 3 to 5.
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:
(a) examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
(b) to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioner under section 145 (5)(b) of the 2011 Act;
(c) 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 Commissioner. 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 the seeking of explanations from you as trustees concerning 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:
(I) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements:
(a) to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and (b) to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met; or
(II) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Amanda Garnett ACMA FCMA Forest Edge Accountancy Ltd Chartered Accountant 2 Appletree Close Redlynch Salisbury Wiltshire SP5 2JG
Date
15th March 2022
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Lover & Redlynch Pre School Income and Expenditure Account For the Year Ended 31st July 2021
| INCOME GENERATED: Funds from Wiltshire Council Funding from Pre School Fees Funds from Donations & Fundraising Gift Aid Other Government Grants Total Income Generated EXPENDITURE: Staff Costs Staff Training Staff Travel Premises Costs Repairs & Maintenance Play Equipment/Consumables Speech and Language Costs of Fundraising Office Costs Advertising Professional Fees/Legal Compliance Accountancy & Bookkeeping Bank Charges/(Interest Received) Depreciation Sundry Total Expenditure NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS: Total Funds Brought Forward Total Funds Carried Forward |
2021 £ 39,797 15,927 8,567 - 10,853 75,144 54,207 804 - 1,693 160 2,529 336 - 526 54 306 800 (7) 990 355 62,753 12,391 16,070 28,461 |
2020 £ 27,974 7,134 6,142 87 5,462 46,799 |
|---|---|---|
| 42,465 515 9 2,730 591 1,325 - - 516 - 50 726 (4) 1,478 9 50,410 |
||
| (3,611) | ||
| 19,681 16,070 |
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Lover & Redlynch Pre School Balance Sheet For the Year Ended 31st July 2021
| 2021 | 2020 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | ||||
| Fixed assets | 1 | ||||
| Pre School Equipment | 305 | 455 | |||
| Plant & Machinery | 1,705 | 2,545 | |||
| 2,010 | 3,000 | ||||
| Current assets | |||||
| Debtors | 3,780 | 2,426 | |||
| Prepayments | - | - | |||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 23,290 | 11,690 | |||
| 27,070 | 14,116 | ||||
| Creditors: amounts falling | |||||
| due within one year | (619) | (1,046) | |||
| Net Current Assets | 26,451 | 13,070 | |||
| Net Assets | 28,461 | 16,070 | |||
| Funds | 2 | ||||
| Restricted General Fund | 7,196 | 9,070 | |||
| Unrestricted General Fund | 21,265 | 7,000 | |||
| Total Funds | 28,461 | 16,070 |
Approved by the Board of Trustees on .................................................. and signed by:
Eleanor Williams-Howe, Treasurer
Katherine Small, Chairman
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Lover & Redlynch Pre School Fixed Assets For the Year Ended 31st July 2021
1 Tangible fixed assets
| Tangible fixed assets | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost At 1 August 2020 Additions Disposals At 31 July 2021 Depreciation At 1 August 2020 Additions On disposals At 31 July 2021 Net book value At 31 July 2021 At 31 July 2020 |
Plant & Equipment £ 5,669 - - 5,669 3,124 840 - 3,964 1,705 2,545 |
Pre School Equipment £ 5,602 - - 5,602 5,147 150 - 5,297 305 455 |
Fixtures & Fittings £ 187 - - 187 187 - - 187 - - |
Total £ 11,458 - - 11,458 |
| 8,458 990 - 9,448 |
||||
| 2,010 | ||||
| 3,000 |
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