2023-08-31-accounts - St Augustine's Nursery

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TrusteesI Period[u ] "start date Annual Report for the period Period end date--·�-·- • - - 01/09/2022 To 31/08-2023

Section A

Reference and administration details

Charity name I

St Augustine's Nursery

' Oi:her names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) .I 1_0_2 _37_0 _ __.

Charity's principal address Subud House '14 Culverden Down Tunbridge Wells, Kent Postcode TN4 9SA j

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee name	Office(ifany)	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if anv)
Alistair Watts	Chair	Committee and Ofsted
Alejandro Suarez	Treasurer	Committee and Ofsted
HarryBarden	Secretary	Committee and Ofsted
Toni Pierce	Co-Manager	Committee and Ofsted
Jennifer Ashbrook	Co-Manager	Committee andOfsted














Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

T f d. ype o a v1ser Name	T f d. ype o a v1ser Name	Address
Accountant	ClaireHolly	22 BramleyGardens, Paddock Wood, Kent, TN12 6BD

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

- Toni Pierce (Co Manager),Jennifer Ashbrook Co-Manager) I

Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement

Description of the charity's trusts

Description ofthecharity'strus	ts
Type of governing document	Pre-School Learning Alliance Constitution 2011
How the charity is constituted -/:G r�,;.:;t a�3s:1G1;{·0111ror�)an_	2 Senior Staf Members 3Committee Members
Trustee selection methods _(:_G.·'HJr,r·.1(llfr · t'1 A!r�cte,j fJ\'::	Committee Members are appointed annually at the Annual General Meeting
Additional governance issues (Optional information)

The nursery is governed by the Pre-School Learning Alliance, KCC,
You may choose to include Ofsted and the Charity Commission. We follow the policies and guidelines
additional information, where set out by these governing bodies.
relevant, about: • policies and procedures The nursery has Child Protection and Safeguarding policies in place, adopted for the induction and including following all EYFS guidelines. Our Safeguarding policies cover training of trustees; amongst other things, disciplinary issues, parental complaints, e-safety and use of photography and mobile phones. All staff have training in
• the charity's organisational Safeguarding, first aid and health and safety, which are kept up-to-date. structure and any wider Risk assessment is carried out daily and in case of unforeseen network with which the charity circumstances, such as adverse weather conditions. works;
o relationship with any related DBS checks are carried out on all staff and Committee Members. New parties; staff have a 3 month probationary period, which can be extended if staff need further training.
e trustees' consideration of major risks and the system The nursery is managed by the Committee Chair, Secretary, Treasurer and procedures to manage 5, plus 1 apprentice. and two Co- Managers. The current staff number is
them.

',Section C

Objectives and activities

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St Augustine's Nursery is a pre-school nursery, providing daily term time sessional care for children aged 2-5. We meet all standards set out by the Pre-School Learning Alliance, KCC and Ofsted. Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document Provide childcare according to current EYFS standards for children between the ages of 2-5. Our early years education provides well rounded care in a bright, spacious, happy and safe environment. We offer 15 hours funded childcare and additional up to 31.5 hours early years education for all 3 year olds through KCC funding. We offer the Free for 2 scheme, funded by KCC, providing 15 hours free childcare for 2 year olds from low income families. Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

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Our volunteers contribute enormously to our nursery in many different ways: (1) volunteering with the children within the nursery, (2) volunteering on the committee and (3) volunteering at fundraising events.

You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:

(1) Committee Members ensure the smooth running of the nursery, ensuring all policies are up-to-date and statutory requirements are met. They also manage staffing issues and arrange fundraising activities.
- Some parents help out at fundraising events.
c policy on grantmaking;
qi policy programme related investment;
e contribution made by volunteers.
Committee Members provide their services on a voluntary basis and do not receive any remuneration.

All additional funding which is not needed for expenditure is placed on deposit to earn interest.

Parents and carers are encouraged to be involved in all matters involving the nursery and their child's care and education .

. Section D

Achievements and performance

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Achievements and performance ·

"Section D

Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year

Terms 1 and 2:

Fundraising from Christmas Nativity, Raffle Hamper, Christmas Photos, Take and Make and Cake Stall 111

Focus on settling in and routines and boundaries

Terms 3 and 4:

Fundraising from a sponsored bounce.

Focus on healthy eating and oral hygiene

Terms 5 and 6:

0 Fundraising from a sponsored grand prix and sale of graduation photos.

Focus on school readiness and seasons

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, Section E

Financial review

Brief statement of the charity's policy on reserves

The committee regularly checks the nursery's finances, maintains expenditure and ensures there is a surplus available for unforeseen circumstances.

Details of any funds materially in deficit

Further financial review details (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:

3 the charity's principal s__ources of funds (including any fundraising);
<!I how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;

Nursery funds come from KCC fees, fundraising, donations and sale of nursery book bags.

Expenditure is salaries, rent and rates, insurance, governing body fees, bookkeeping costs ,stationery, equipment, events and training.

Any unanticipated spending is approved by the committee.

s investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.

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. Other optional information

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�Section G

Declaration

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The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees' report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees

Signature(s) Alistair Watts Full name(s) Alistair Watts

Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Chair etc)

Date 10/04/2024

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ST AUGUSTINE’S NURSERY

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS

FOR THE FINANCIAL PERIOD FROM

1[st] SEPTEMBER 2022

UNTIL 31[st] AUGUST 2023

St Augustine’s Nursery

Company Information For the Period Ended 31[st] August 2023

Business:	Committee run children’s nursery
Registered office address:	Subud House
	14 Culverden Down
	Tunbridge Wells
	Kent
	TN4 9SA
Accounts prepared by:	Claire Holly FMAAT
	CH Bookkeeping Services Limited
	22 Bramley Gardens
	Paddock Wood
	Kent
	TN12 6BD

St Augustine’s Nursery

Unaudited Financial Statements For the year ended 31[st] August 2023

Report of the accountant to St Augustine’s Nursery

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with our terms of engagement and in order to assist you to fulfil your duties under the Companies Acts that relate to preparing the financial statements of the company for the period ended 31[st] August 2023.

I have prepared these financial statements based on the accounting records, information and explanations provided by you. I do not express any opinion on the financial statements.

You have determined that the company is exempt from the statutory requirement for an audit for this accounting year. Therefore, the financial statements are unaudited.

The financial statements are provided exclusively to the committee for the limited purpose mentioned above, and may not be used or relied upon for any other purpose or by any other person, and I shall not be liable for any other usage or reliance.

Claire Holly FMAAT CH Bookkeeping Services Limited 22 Bramley Gardens Paddock Wood Kent TN12 6BD

Date: 05/10/23

St Augustine’s Nursery

Income & Expenditure Account for the period from 1[st] September 2022 to 31[st] August 2023

Income KCC Fees Fundraising Donations T Shirts Other Interest Grant Income Expenses Staff Costs Rent & Rates Insurance & PLA Membership Telephone Ofsted Charges ICO Charges Staff Training Bank Charges Bookkeeping Stationery / Office Costs License Fees Fundraising Equipment / Activities Snacks Uniforms Legal Fees Grant Spending Other Net Income – Profit (Loss) for the year	2022 / 2023 2021 / 2022 £ £ £66,619.16 £48,865.06 £18,811.14 £20,374.50 £1,044.34 £692.14 £173.00 £140.00 £76.50 £31.00 £253.00 £1,148.27 £55.64 £0.00 £1,303.00 £0.00
	£88,335.78 £71,250.97 £68,895.45 £73,617.10 £10,335.73 £8,141.40 £821.53 £797.97 £118.80 £108.90 £50.00 £50.00 £35.00 £0.00 £253.00 £18.00 £60.00 £93.00 £1,260.00 £1,239.50 £1,300.60 £1,257.44 £251.50 £301.60 £20.00 £47.96 £1,390.19 £1,938.08 £247.06 £549.80 £184.50 £0.00 £270.00 £184.56 £658.81 £0.00 £602.74 £217.08
	£86,754.91 £88,562.39
	£1,580.87 (£17,311.42)

St Augustine’s Nursery

Balance Sheet as at 31[st] August 2023

Current Assets Bank Petty Cash Less Current Liabilities Net Current Assets Consisting of: Retained Surplus from prior year Current year profit (loss) Grant Funding Balance Received during 2022/23 Spent during 2022/23 Balance as at 31st August 2023	2022 / 2023 2021 / 2022 £ £ £29,444.07 £27,843.84 £25.44 £44.80 £29,469.51 £27,888.64 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £29,469.51 £27,888.64 £27,888.64 £45,200.06 £1,580.87 (£17,311.42) £29,469.51 £27,888.64 £1,303.00 £ 658.81 £ 644.19	2022 / 2023 2021 / 2022 £ £ £29,444.07 £27,843.84 £25.44 £44.80
		£29,469.51 £27,888.64 £0.00 £0.00
		£0.00 £0.00 £29,469.51 £27,888.64 £27,888.64 £45,200.06 £1,580.87 (£17,311.42)

Ikki Vellacott AATQB 5 Wa¢kberry Way Paddock Wood Kent TN12 6BP 16 Ortober 2023 Mandy Day St Augustine's Nursery Subud House. 14 Cufverden Down Tunbridge Wells Kerrt TN4 9SA Accounts: I September 2022- 31 AW 2023 To Mandy, Further to rny meeting with aaire Holly to wie4¥ wur accounts. I can verify that these are a true refiection ofthe accounts dated i September 2022-31 August 2023. If you have anyfurther quesiions. please do not hesrtate to contact me. With thanks Ikki Vellacott AATQB