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GROOMBIIIDGE m.SCHOOI RStd ChMIty No. 1017614 COMMITTEEI Y45mlne Lewlns Lella Parker Rachel Jarmon Alex Gafvin Elerted members Chalr Co-secretary Co-5ecretary Treasurer Four member represenlatives CHARITY AD[£55. King Edward Vll Instltute Groombrldge Village Hall Groombridge Tunbrid8e Wells Kent TN3 9QX &4NKERS: Barclays Bank 8 caerleY Road Tunbridge We115 Kent TN12TB Additional Investments with Scottlsh Widows
GROOMBRIDGI PV4E.SCHOOL Reilst*rvd Ch•rfty P40. 1017114 COMMITTEE'S ANNUAI REPORT Presentiw the Ileport and Accoun15 for the year ended 31" Au8USt 2024. COMMITTEE I TrUSTEES The committee, made up of Chair. two Co-secretarles and TasUrer and four additional elected members, have held office during the year. Members are elected at the Annual General Meeting •nd are required to hold office frjr one year. The Charity Commission regards the officers and committee rnernbe as Twstees of the Chartty during their tem in office. STRucfuRE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMEr We are governed by the Prtrschool Learning Alliance Model Pre-school Constitution 2011. OBJEcfivES AND AcnvmES Our aim is to enhance the development and education of thildren under statutory school age by encouraging parents to understand and provide for the needs of their children through community groiips. We offer appropriate play, education and care facilities. family learning and extended hours groups and ensure that these opportunities are offered to all children regardless of ra. culture, religion, means or ability. We actively study the needs of the chiklren and their families and promote public interest and recognition of such needs in the local area. ACHIEVEMEpirs Fundraising events and grants throughout the year raised a total of £2.258 High pupil numbers throughout the year, occasionally operating with a waiting list. Following the signat)n of our deputy, we promoted our SENCO to Deputy and recruited an excellent Level 3 practItner. We a150 InCaSed our team of bank staff as our ex-Deputy has now joined ihat team. Provisk)n of fundinB for one of our Level 2 practitloners to ac$5 and train a5 a Level 3 practitioner. FINANCIAL REVIEW The results of the financial year are shown on Pages 6 & 7.
No investments are held other than the bank deposft monles. The c05t of equlpment owned by the Pre-school has been wrltten off on purchase and the value of the equlpment has not been determlned. The Trustee5 contlnue to bulld the reserves in order to ensure the secure future and development ofthe Pre-school. Government fundlng does not coverthe running costs of the Pre-school. Measures have been put in place, as stated under"Achievements" to ensure any deficit is covered. STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITES Charity law requires the Trustee's to prepare Financial Statements for each financial year which give true and fair view of the Charity's f inancial attivities throsjghout the year and of its financial position at the year end. In preparing these Financial Statements we as Trustee's have: Selerted suitable accounting policies and procedures and applied them consistently Made judgements and estimates thatare reasonable and prudent State that the policies are in accordance with applicable accounting standards Ppared the Financial Statement on a going conrn basis. We as Trustee's are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy, the financial position of the Charty at any one given time and make sure that the Financial Statements comply with the Charf(ie5 Act We are also responsible for safeguarding the Charitws assets and take reasonable steps to ensure the prevention and detection of f raud and other irregularities. DECLARATION The Trustees dedare that they have approved the trustee'5 report above.
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GROOMBRIDGE PRE.8CHOOL FINANCIAL 8TATEMENT8 2023-2024 GROOMBRIDGE PRE-SCHOOL REGISTERED CHARITY No 1027624 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2024 .fvholl•ndl •.Pnipiny essiona Ar.c.ountln R Holland8 & C¢)mpany LLP | Pqnlllbi Chamb•rn165 Hlgh SIrt l Royal Tunbrklge Wells l Kanl | TN11XP R•gi•t•rnd In Engl•nd Ind Wahi •• • Llmh•d Ll•bllty Portn•rJhip No OC415622
GROOMBRIDGE PRE-SCHOOL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2023-2024 To the Trustees of GROOMBRIDGE PRE-SCHOOL Rogister•d Charlty No 1027624 We report on the Financial Slalements ol the Charlty for the ye8r ended 31st August 2024 as Independent Examiners under section 14511 Ila) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act). RMp•ctlve rnBponslbl1ltl of Tru•t••s and Examln•r. The TTUStees are responsible for maintaining accounting records under Section 130 of the 2011 Actto enable the preparation of the Financi81 Ststernents. The Trustees consider that an audit is not required for the year (under section 14511)) of the 2011 Act} but an independent examination is needed. It is our responsibility to.. - examine Ihe financial statements under section 130 of the 2011 Act - to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by Ihe Charity Commission under section 145151 Ibl of the 2011 Act and - to stale whether any particular concerns have come to our attention. Basls of Independent Exarninèr's Report Our examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Cornrnission. The exarnination included a review of the accounting TecoTds kept by the Charity and compari50n of the Financial Statements presented with those record5. It also included consideration of any unusual items or disclosures In the Financial Statements, and, if applicable, seeking explanations from the Trustees concerning any Such matters. The procedures undertaken did not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and, consequently, no opinion is given as to whether the Financial Statements present 8 'true and lair view. and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent Examlner's Statement In connection with our examination no matter has come to our attention which gives us reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act and to prepare Financial Statements which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act has not been met or 12} to which. in our opinion, attention should be drawn under section 156 of the 2011 Act in order to enable a proper understanding of the Financial Statements to be reached. R Hollands & Company LLP Acwuntants Pantiles Chambers 85 High Street Royal Tunbridge Wells KentTN1 1XP 12th May 2025
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h¢ci6 GIIOOMIIIIIDGE PRE SCHOOL &4LANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST AUGUST 2023 2024 2023 2022 CURRENT ASSETS Scotti$h Widwo CAF d•w)s118 BArcl8ys b•r Debtors Petty eAsh F8ir FX pr&p8id card £24,000 £75,108 £2,527 £195 £33 £24.000 £37.144 £1,463 £195 £361 £24,000 £39,781 £1,582 £195 £101,863 £63.162 CURRENT UABILITIES Shcwt Te Creditors £4,711 £1,784 £2,476 £4.711 £1.784 £2,476 ASSETS £97.151 £61.378 £63,068 UNRESTRICTED INCOME Gwval fund £97.151 £61.378 £63,068 Short Tern) Credltors Crgjrtors of Wages of PAYE due of Pension creditor of SuThJry creditor of 2570.85 0.00 1356.06 773.65 10.76 4711.32 Page I
Shcei7 QItOOMBRIDGE PRE SCHOOL NOTE3 TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT8 FOR THE YEAR ENDED: J18T AUGU8T 2024 1. A¢counllng Poll¢l•8 B•819 of A¢¢ountlng The accounts have been prepared on Ihe recelptg and paymen18 bo618 and are In ¢ord8nce I1h 42131 ol Ihe Charilies Act 1993. NEGEarly Ye8r Granls lor the Preschool years commenclThJ each September have been included in the relevant years. 2. R•mntIOn No MuneratIon was paid lo the Trustees during Ihe year. Pugc I