CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Recei ts and ments accounts CC16a For the period from To Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowmenl funds Total funds Last year tothe nearest£ tothe nearest£ lo the nearesi£ to the nearest£ to the near05t £ A1 Recei FeeslLurKh 28,061 28,061 18,994 Grants INEG. SEN, 1S2-2 elcl 113,159 113.159 90,964 Other Grant Fundrai￿n9 Misc 2.475 2A75 Interest 603 603 106 Petty cash Sub total 144.306 144,306 111,504 A2 Asset and investment sales. etc. Total receipts 144.306 144,306.41 111.504.40 A3 Payments StafF Salane$ 120,503 120,503 99,494 Equipment 190 190 384 Telephonellntemet 702 702 627 BuihJiThJ 1,000 Rent 7200 7.200 7,100 Memberships Insuranc2 1.653 1,530 Canteen & Clean 1.987 1.987 1,577 Training 1,453 1.453 1,291 MISG 2A92 2,592 2.310 AdminlPayrc41 1.704 1,704 762 Petty Cash 190 190 Petty Cash Additional expenditure SupplE51Aclwilie$ in¢ staI￿nery 2￿53 2,653 152 3,641 Bank Charges 152 Sub total 141.420 141,420 I19￿96 A4 Asset and investment purchases, etc. Total payments 141,420 141.420 119,896 Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds 2,887 2,887 8.392 A6 Cash funds last year ond Cash funds this year end 113.765 113,765 122,157 116.652 116.652 113,765.18 CCXX R1 ac£ovnts ISSI 1810612024 Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted funds to n8are5t£ Restricted funds to nearest£ Endowment funds to nearest £ Categories Details B1 Cash funds CURRENT ACCOLINT 61,821 SAVINGS ACCOUNT S4￿23 PETr CASH Total cash funds 116.652 nt(sii Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds Details NIA to nearest£ to nearest £ to nearest£ B2 Other monetary assets Fund to whlch asset bèlon Details Cost loptionall Current value ono1 Fund to whlch 855et I￿10 CUT￿￿1 value onal Details NIA Cost loption811 84 Assets retained for the charity's own use Fund to whlch lates Amountdue ional When due Details NIA B5 Liabllities Signed by one or Iwo trustees on behalf of all ihe trustees Sb3nature Print Name Date of roval Ig/6 CCXX R2 accounts ISSI 181{￿r2024 cItAkNY (OMMISSIOM FOR EI¢GLAHO AtIClWAiE5 Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Report to the trustee51 mombers of Wantage Pre-school Playgroup On accounts for the year ended 0510412Q24 Charity no (if any) 1027363 Set out on pagès Respective The Gharity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the aGcounts. responsibllFties of The cPiarity's trustees consider that an audit is not required tlils year trustees and examlner under section 144 of the Charities Act ?011 (th6 Charities Act) and that an independent examination Is needed. It is my responsibility to: eK4mine the accounts under section 145 of the CharitÉes Act, to tollosv the procedures laid down in the general Dlrecttons given by the Charity Commissk)n (ijndor section 145(5)(b} of the Charities Ad, and to stat8 whether particular matters have come to my altenthm. Basis of Independen* My examlnation was carrled out In accordancy with general Directr"ons gfven examEnefs statement by the Charity CDmmis&"on. An examiiiation includes a review of tho 8¢counting records kept by Éhe Charity and a compaiison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes considerat.on of any unLÉsual itsms or disdosurés in the acrxjunts and seeklng explanations from tho trusteeg ¢onc8ming any su(* mattérs. The procedures u¥Td8rtaken do not prvvide all the evidence that would be required In an audlt, and consequently no oplnlon is given as to whether thè accoiints present a 'true 8nd fair, vl8W And th8 report is limited to those matt8r8 set out in Ihe statement below. Independent In connection wrth my examination, iio matter has come to my attention examinerfs statement 1. which gives me reasonablp cause to believe that ÉTI. any materf81 respect, the requirements: tt) keep accounting records In 8ccordance wlth 8eG'tiGn 130 of the Charities ACL and to prepare accounts which accord witli the accounting records and comply with the accountlng r8quiremonEs of the CharitÉes Act havp not been met. or 2, to which, in my opinion, alfontion should be drawn in order to enable a proper undorstanding of tkie accounts to be reached. Slgned, Date: Name: JOANNE GRUNDONNER Relevant professional quallficah-on{s) or body (If any>" AAT Address: 37 Grove Street, Wan£8g8. OX12 7AG IER May 2024 CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 6th April 2023 To 5th April 2024 Charity name: Wantsge Pre-school Playgroup Charity registration number: 1027363 Objectives and Activities SORP reference Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document Para 1.17 The aims of th8 preschool are to enhance the development and education of children under statutory school age by encouraging parents to understand and provida for th8 n88ds of their children throu h a communit rou The preschool achieves its aims by offering play, education, and care facilities together with the right of parents to take responsibility for and to become involved in the activities of the preschool ensuring that the preschool offers opportunity for all children, whatever their race, culture, religion, means, or ability. Encouraging the study of the needs of their children and their families and promoting public interest and in recognitlon of such needs in our local arèa. Instigating and adhering to and further the aims and objectives of the Early Years Alliance In planning our activities for the year, we kept in mind the Charity Commissions guidance on publlc benefit at our committee meetings. Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the acGounts. Pgra 1.17and 1.19 statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Para 1.18 Additional information {optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about.. SORP rèfargnce Para 1.38 NIA Policy on grant making Para 1.38 NIA Policy on social investmellt including program related investment NIA Pam 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other Achievements and Performance SORP referenca Wantage Pre-school Playgroup has had a successful year and continues to maintain good relationships with parents and the local community. All staff are involved in contlnuous professional development to ensure care and education is of the highest quallty. One staff member has gained a Level 3 SENCO qualificatlon this year and two staff are undertaking apprenticeship training. It is expected that the preschool w'll be taken over by the Vale Academy Trust during the next financial year and the preschool wlll close In it's curreni format. 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 benefrts to society as a whole. Para 1.20 Additional Information (optional) You ma 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 performan against objectives Para 1.41 Other Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end af the eriod statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held Para 1.21 The Charity made a proflt of £2,887 over the 2023-24 period. Para 1.22 General Reserve- The purpose of the organisation is to provide preschool learning to children. Funding comes from thè Local Authority in the form of the Early Years Single Fundlng Formula Grant and also fees from non-funded attendees. Changes in Government Policy can significantly influence the level of fees and grants the prèschool receives. The primary expense incurred by the organisation Is stsff salaries. The level of EYSFF and fees income can vary according to thè number of attendees In any one term, but a reductlon in attendees does not necessarily result in an equivalent reduction in staffing or other costs. Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 As a result of the above, tha trustees feel It Is prudent to maintain a general reserve to secure the continued operation of th6 organisation should there be a materlal reduction in fees, or oth8r unforeseen expenditure in future periods. The preschool holds a minimum of 3 months full running costs and redundancy entitlement in general reserve. Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materialty in deficit Explanation cf any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going Goncern PaTa 1.22 NIA Para 1.24 NIA Para 1.23 NIA Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: The main source of income for the organisation is from Early Years Funding (EYSFF) and fees. The charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Para 1.47 NIA Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Para 1.46 A descriptioN of the principal risks facing the charity Par8 1.48 other Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts.. Type of governing document Para 1.25 Pre-school Learning Alliance (Early Years Alliance) Constitution 2011 ado ted November 2015 Voluntary Charity Unincorporated How is the charity constituted? 'c.g Lliill",-Oi pol-ated .4ssociation. Cluli 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 Para 1.25 Appointed or reappointed annually at the AGM Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: Policies and prO￿dureS adopted for the induction and training of trustees Para 1.51 The charty's organisational structure and any wider network wilh which the charity works Para 1_51 Relationship wrth any related parties Pala 1.51 Other Reference and Administrative details Chari name Other name the chari uses Re istered chari number Charity's principal address Wanta nla 1027363 The Butler Centre 17 Church Street Wantage OX12 8BL e Preschool Pla rou Names of the charity trustees who manage the charlty Dates acted if not for whole ear Trustee name Offit• lif any) Name of person lor body) entitléd olnt tru8tse rfan Ben Danbury Teresa Lishman Chair Manager Treasurer Mabel Adjiri Sarah Littlechild Heather Stark 10 12 13 14 15 le 17 18 19 20 Corporate trustees - names of the directors at the date the re Dlrector narna NIA ortwasa roved Narne of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity Trustee name Datos acted If not for whole NIA Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets NIA 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 Infonnation) Type of Name Address adviser NIA Name of chlef executive or names of senior staff members {Optional information) Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of ke ersonnel details NIA Other o tional information Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the truste8s' report above. Slgned on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature Full name(s} Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date