Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
11 March 2020 – 10 March 2021
Charity Name and address : Mere Preschool Nursery - Springfield Road, Mere, Wiltshire. BA12 6EW
Charity Registration Number: 1027052
Names of Charity Trustees who manage the Charity
Nikki Clarke - Chair Victoria Wagland – Secretary
Objectives and Activities
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document:
At Mere Preschool Nursery we aim to enhance the development and education of children under statutory school age, by offering appropriate play, education and care facilities. In addition, we also encourage parents to understand and provide for the needs of their children.
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:
Mere Preschool Nursery is an Ofsted registered pre-school, that provides education to local preschool children through fun and creative play. We are situated within the main site of Mere School, where most of our children progress to. Our relationship with the school is close and we facilitate a taster session, to enable a smooth transition for our children and parents to progress into primary school.
We hold events for the community to attend at key points throughout the year, such as the Christmas Nativity, Summer Fete.
Achievements and Performance
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.
We were able to provide 32 placements throughout much of the period, to local children whilst maintaining a high ratio of fully qualified, caring staff, who continued to provide an excellent education in a safe and caring environment and throughout the Coronavirus Pandemic.
Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period.
At the end of the period the charity had a cash surplus of £1,723.00. There isn’t any reserve account with any holding reserves. Additionally, there are no Endowments or Investments held. There are no liabilities immediately due or any loan, hire purchase or other leasing arrangements due. The Charity has no causes for concern.
Structure, Governance and Management
Type of Governing document
Mere Preschool is a member of the Pre School Learning Alliance and has adopted the constitution promoted by that organisation.
How is the Charity Constituted ?
A membership organisation
Trustee selection methods including details of ah constitutional provisions. E.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees
The officers and committee members shall be elected for one year at the Annual General Meeting or co-opted by the committee during the year.
Declaration
The Trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees Signature ----------------------------------------------Position ------------------------------------------------Date ------------------------------------------------------