Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/09/2021 Period start date To 31/08/2022 Period end date Charity name: SOUTH STREET PRE-SCHOOL
Charity registration number: 1027268
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | We are a Charity pre-school setting in a modular building which we lease from Somerset County Council. This is situated on Somerset County Council’s education playing field which we share the use of with Wincanton Primary School and Our Lady’s Primary School. We moved here in March/April 2016. Previously we rented a classroom attached to the school hall from Wincanton Primary School, however they required the space back. We employ 7 staff, consisting of: 1 Manager, 1 Deputy Manager, and 5 Practitioners. We provide high quality care and education for children aged from 2 years to starting school age We work in partnership with parents to help their children learn and develop We add life and well-being to the local community We offer children and their parents a service that promotes equality and diversity We are registered with Ofsted EY498347 |
| 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 |
We update our staff training every year or as and when necessary. Our staff/volunteers/Committee members are all DBS checked. We usually hold regular Bingo nights throughout the pre-school’s term times. All members of our local community are invited to come along. We hold them in our local town hall and advertise it throughout the town. Every year we usually invite a photographer to come and photograph our pre-school children, which parents can then purchase. We put the Commission raised from this back into our fundraising. However, we were unable to provide this service this year. |
We have an Annual pre-school outing decided on by parents and the Committee. Statement confirming Para 1.18 whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit
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
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Staff training completed by all members of staff. This include: Appropriate staff qualifications Paediatric First Aid Child Protection and Safeguarding Special Educational Needs training Autism Spectrum training Somerset Total Communication Inclusive training Safer Recruitment training Equality Needs training Promoting Positive Behaviour training English as an Additional Language training Parental Mental Health and its Impact on Children’s Lives Child Neglect training Safeguarding Children with Disabilities training Food Safety and Safe Food Handling |
We had a full quota of children attending our pre-school, with a waiting list in operation. We are proud to be recognised and promoted by our Local Authority’s MultiAgency team as a pre-school who provides excellent care and support for children (and their parents) with additional needs.
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Unfortunately, we made a loss this year - £9,760. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | We keep money aside as a reserve to protect our Charity, to protect us against drops in income or to allow us to take advantage of new opportunities. We need to be prepared for the maintenance of essential services. We need to be prepared for the risk of unplanned closures, spending commitments, potential liabilities such as payroll and taxes, debt, our lease and financial forecasts. By keeping money aside this helps us to protect our children, their families, our staff and volunteers. Reasons why we need to keep reserves • Sustainabilityto cover a shortfall in occupancy for a period of 3 months • Emergency short term closure such as our monthly running costs, staff wages, monthly outgoings, maintenance to our building • Staffing restructuresuch as redundancy costs, notice period, maternity pay • Closureto include redundancy, notice period, settling all outgoing payments • Planning a large-scale development • Future expensessuch as the lease, large equipment, repairs or maintenance to our building |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £60,000 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
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 | Our principal sources of funds are from Early Years Entitlement from Somerset County Council (Local Authority) for 15 or 30 (if parents are eligible) hours of funding towards 3 and 4 year old eligible children. We also receive 2 year old funding from them for eligible 2 year olds. |
|---|---|---|
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | We use this funding for paying staff wages and improving our resources. This enables us to carry out the EYFS curriculum across all areas of children’s development. |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Pre school Learning Alliance Model Pre school Constitution 2011 |
| 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 | Elected by Committee |
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 | Induction of employees and volunteer’s policy Confidentiality policy Committee training from Local Authority |
|---|---|---|
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | Fire safety and emergency evacuation policy Health and Safety general standards procedure Recording and Reporting of Accidents and Incidents policy Risk Assessments |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | SOUTH STREET PRE-SCHOOL |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | LITTLE SUNBEAMS PRE-SCHOOL |
| Registered charity number | 1027268 |
| Charity’s principal address | LITTLE SUNBEAMS T/A SOUTH STREET PRE-SCHOOL THORNWELL WAY WINCANTON SOMERSET BA9 9EN |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAMA HUNNS | CHAIRPERSON | COMMITTEE VOTE | ||
| ROBERT WINN | TREASURER | COMMITTEE VOTE | ||
| NATALIE BRIDGES |
SECRETARY | COMMITTEE VOTE | ||
| LISA BAKER | COMMITTEE VOTE | |||
| SARAH HEY | COMMITTEE VOTE | |||
| LISA RENDALL | COMMITTEE VOTE | |||
– 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)
| Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) |
|---|---|---|
| Type of adviser Name Address |
||
| PRE- SCHOOL ADMINST RATOR |
TRACEY BRYANT | |
| ACCOUNT ANT |
BRIAN WILLIAMS ICPA |
PINNACLE ACCOUNTANCY SERVICES (SW) LTD 2NDFLOOR COMMERCE HOUSE NORTH STREET MARTOCK SOMERSET TA12 6DH |
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 |
Lisa Baker | |
|---|---|---|
| LISA BAKER | ||
COMMITTEE MEMBER |
||
| 02/08/2023 | ||
| 02/08/2023 |
South Street Pre-school
Profit and Loss to 31 August 2021
| Income Fees Funding Sundries Trips Grants Fundraising Interest Expenses Wages Property & Insurance Resources Catering/Cleaning Equipment Stationary and Postage Telephone Fees & Subscriptions Training Bank Charges General Expenses Trips, Photo, gifts Fundraising Net Surplus |
2021-2022 17990 94134 250 1000 6 113380 101886 11686 1588 2907 373 505 1031 482 170 97 930 1395 123050 -9670 |
2020-2021 17294 93516 200 35 5 111050 87813 9090 1841 2859 399 423 778 346 1084 80 1085 1049 106847 4203 |
2019-2020 9875 124245 113 10000 400 26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 144659 | |||
| 105900 8497 1902 3393 534 249 847 391 404 110 1080 574 |
|||
| 123881 | |||
| 20778 |
| 2018-2019 | 2017-2018 | 2016-2017 | 2015-2016 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21208 | 11837 | 21302 | 15338 |
| 99514 | 113809 | 94420 | 81896 |
| 31 | 200 | 3156 | 0 |
| 518 | 155 | 0 | |
| 5400 | |||
| 970 | 1389 | 1253 | 380 |
| 27 | 35 | 23 | 13 |
| 122268 | 127270 | 120309 | 103027 |
| 113288 | 114974 | 82144 | 67648 |
| 5842 | 5246 | 8201 | 2099 |
| 5336 | 5537 | 3964 | 2790 |
| 2315 | 2358 | 2695 | 1996 |
| 1617 | 615 | 4266 | 6695 |
| 552 | 891 | 1001 | 967 |
| 532 | 614 | 563 | 818 |
| 572 | 812 | 1416 | 133 |
| 400 | 2145 | 0 | 849 |
| 82 | 163 | 251 | 266 |
| 2013 | 1949 | 1335 | 4926 |
| 1402 | 665 | 420 | 870 |
| 123 | 0 | ||
| 133951 | 135969 | 106379 | 90057 |
| -11683 | -8699 | 13930 | 12970 |
| 2014-2015 | 2013-2014 | 2012-2013 |
|---|---|---|
| 10426 | 9312 | 9396.46 |
| 73425 | 56482.62 | 35918.34 |
| 0 | 0 | 30 |
| 507 | 0 | 214.81 |
| 0 | 0 | 200 |
| 127 | 667.25 | 414.8 |
| 7 | 2.34 | 2.14 |
| 84492 | 66464.21 | 46176.55 |
| 53761.00 | 44774.9 | 36112.23 |
| 1354.00 | 1174.15 | 1175.6 |
| 1553.00 | 1882.2 | 726.27 |
| 734.00 | 544.99 | 510.95 |
| 845.00 | 169 | 128.99 |
| 739.00 | 815.39 | 456.75 |
| 553.00 | 524.56 | 512.83 |
| 401.00 | 199.2 | 315.5 |
| 194.00 | 854 | 455 |
| 239.00 | 268.65 | 223.55 |
| 636.00 | 471.42 | 470.67 |
| 707.00 | 0 | 390 |
| 0.00 | 0 | 121.5 |
| 61716 | 51678.46 | 41599.84 |
| 22776 | 14785.75 | 4576.71 |
Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/09/2021 Period start date To 31/08/2022 Period end date Charity name: SOUTH STREET PRE-SCHOOL
Charity registration number: 1027268
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | We are a Charity pre-school setting in a modular building which we lease from Somerset County Council. This is situated on Somerset County Council’s education playing field which we share the use of with Wincanton Primary School and Our Lady’s Primary School. We moved here in March/April 2016. Previously we rented a classroom attached to the school hall from Wincanton Primary School, however they required the space back. We employ 7 staff, consisting of: 1 Manager, 1 Deputy Manager, and 5 Practitioners. We provide high quality care and education for children aged from 2 years to starting school age We work in partnership with parents to help their children learn and develop We add life and well-being to the local community We offer children and their parents a service that promotes equality and diversity We are registered with Ofsted EY498347 |
| 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 |
We update our staff training every year or as and when necessary. Our staff/volunteers/Committee members are all DBS checked. We usually hold regular Bingo nights throughout the pre-school’s term times. All members of our local community are invited to come along. We hold them in our local town hall and advertise it throughout the town. Unfortunately, we were unable to hold many fundraising events this year due to the ongoing pandemic. However, we did manage to raise £285 in June/July 22 by sending home fill a raisin boxes. Every year we usually invite a photographer to come and photograph our pre-school children, which parents can then |
purchase. We put the Commission raised from this back into our fundraising. However, we were unable to provide this service this year. We have an Annual pre-school outing decided on by parents and the Committee. Statement confirming Para 1.18 whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit
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
SORP reference
| 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 | Staff training completed by all members of staff. This include: Appropriate staff qualifications Paediatric First Aid Child Protection and Safeguarding Special Educational Needs training Autism Spectrum training Somerset Total Communication Inclusive training Safer Recruitment training Equality Needs training Promoting Positive Behaviour training English as an Additional Language training Parental Mental Health and its Impact on Children’s Lives Child Neglect training Safeguarding Children with Disabilities training Food Safety and Safe Food Handling We had a full quota of children attending our pre-school, with a waiting list in operation. We are proud to be recognised and promoted by our Local Authority’s Multi- Agency team as a pre-school who provides excellent care and support for children (and their parents) with additional needs. |
|---|---|---|
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Unfortunately, we made a loss this year - £9,760. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | We keep money aside as a reserve to protect our Charity, to protect us against drops in income or to allow us to take advantage of new opportunities. We need to be prepared for the maintenance of essential services. We need to be prepared for the risk of unplanned closures, spending commitments, potential liabilities such as payroll and taxes, debt, our lease and financial forecasts. By keeping money aside this helps us to protect our children, their families, our staff and volunteers. Reasons why we need to keep reserves • Sustainabilityto cover a shortfall in occupancy for a period of 3 months • Emergency short term closure such as our monthly running costs, staff wages, monthly outgoings, maintenance to our building • Staffing restructuresuch as redundancy costs, notice period, maternity pay • Closureto include redundancy, notice period, settling all outgoing payments • Planning a large-scale development • Future expensessuch as the lease, large equipment, repairs or maintenance to our building |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £60,000 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
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 | Our principal sources of funds are from Early Years Entitlement from Somerset County Council (Local Authority) for 15 or 30 (if parents are eligible) hours of funding towards 3 and 4 year old eligible children. We also receive 2 year old funding from them for eligible 2 year olds. |
|---|---|---|
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | We use this funding for paying staff wages and improving our resources. This enables us to carry out the EYFS curriculum across all areas of children’s development. |
|---|---|---|
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
||
|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Pre school Learning Alliance Model Pre school Constitution 2011 |
| 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 | Elected by Committee |
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 | Induction of employees and volunteer’s policy Confidentiality policy Committee training from Local Authority |
|---|---|---|
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | Fire safety and emergency evacuation policy Health and Safety general standards procedure Recording and Reporting of Accidents and Incidents policy Risk Assessments |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | SOUTH STREET PRE-SCHOOL |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | LITTLE SUNBEAMS PRE-SCHOOL |
| Registered charity number | 1027268 |
| Charity’s principal address | LITTLE SUNBEAMS T/A SOUTH STREET PRE-SCHOOL THORNWELL WAY WINCANTON SOMERSET BA9 9EN |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAMA HUNNS | CHAIRPERSON | COMMITTEE VOTE | ||
| ROBERT WINN | TREASURER | COMMITTEE VOTE | ||
| NATALIE BRIDGES |
SECRETARY | COMMITTEE VOTE | ||
| LISA BAKER | COMMITTEE VOTE | |||
| SARAH HEY | COMMITTEE VOTE | |||
| LISA RENDALL | COMMITTEE VOTE | |||
– 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)
| Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) |
|---|---|---|
| Type of adviser Name Address |
||
| PRE- SCHOOL ADMINST RATOR |
TRACEY BRYANT | |
| ACCOUNT ANT |
BRIAN WILLIAMS ICPA |
PINNACLE ACCOUNTANCY SERVICES (SW) LTD 2NDFLOOR COMMERCE HOUSE NORTH STREET MARTOCK SOMERSET TA12 6DH |
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 |
Lisa Baker | |
|---|---|---|
| LISA BAKER | ||
COMMITTEE MEMBER |
||
| 02/08/2023 | ||
| 02/08/2023 |