2023-08-31-accounts

Trustees' Annual Report for the period

Period start date Period end date 01 09 2022 31 08 2023

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Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name Jackanory Pre-School Chobham

Other names charity is known by

Registered charity number (if any) 1029401

Charity's principal address Chobham Community Centre MacMahon Close Chobham Postcode GU24 8NG

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)
	Daniel Milton	Treasurer	Sept 2017 to date	n/a
	Amelia James	Chairperson	Sept 2018 to Sept 2022	n/a
	Natalie Ward	Trustee	Jan 2022 to Sept 2022	n/a
	Natalie Ward	Chairperson	Sept 2022 to date	n/a
	Nicola Butler	Trustee	Jan 2022 to Aug2022	n/a
	Rebecca Jackson	Trustee	May2022 to date	n/a
	Claudine Goldsmith	Secretary	Sept 2021 to date	n/a

Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)

Name Dates acted if not for whole year

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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

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

Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Type of governing document

Constitution Adopted 7[th] July 1993

• (eg. trust deed, constitution)

Standard Registration How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company) Appointed by existing trustees Trustee selection methods

• (eg. appointed by, elected by)

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

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

• policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;

• the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;

• relationship with any related parties;

• trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.

Section C Objectives and activities

Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document

To enhance the developments and education of children under statutory school age by encouraging parents to understand and provide for the needs of their children through community groups.

Summary of the main activities undertaken for the

Jackanory Preschool is run as a charity for the public benefit of the

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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)

children in the local area with the purpose of advancing their education, specifically during their preschool years, so that they are well prepared for statutory schooling.

The charity has been operating since 1971 (formal charitable status since July 1993) and the Trustees, together with the Preschool committee, are responsible for the work of Jackanory Pre-school.

Jackanory have two rooms for the children, welcoming them into the Acorn room from the age of two and during the term of their third birthday children are able to move up into the larger Oak room.

Offering the universal 15 hours funding as well as the extended 30 hours funding, Jackanory also accepts free early education for two year old funding (FEET).

Working with Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum we gradually prepare children for the next BIG adventure – school!.

Who are the Trustees of the Jackanory Pre-School Chobham Charity?

It is noted that during the year there have been changes to the trustees Amelia James stepping down as chairperson and Natalie Ward stepping up from a Trustee to take over as chair person. Nicola Butler departed as a trustee with her child moving onto primary school. Amelia James stepped down due to becoming a bank staff member. All other Trustees and treasurer remain in situ, I would like to thank them for their hard work during the year. It was agreed that Jackanory would look to appoint additional trustees.

Jackanory Pre School Chobham Charity is run by a board of trustees.The trustees will serve the charity until they choose to resign.

Trustees have not taken any remuneration or expenses during the year but volunteer their services in the interests of ensuring first class pre school provision for the children of Chobham. The trustees have kept an eye on financial matters and although money is much tighter this year, we are confident that with some economies, the Preschool will continue to provide good value for money. In order to safeguard our children, all Trustees are checked under the Disclosure and Barring scheme.

Aim of the Preschool Charity

Jackanory Pre-school Chobham aims to advance the development and education of children aged five and under in such ways as the charity’s Trustees think fit, including:

• By offering children aged five and under living in the Chobham catchment area a high-quality preschool that meets all national standards for preschool provision;

• By working with and sharing the vision of local primary schools in the education of children of preschool age;

• By working with parents and carers to ensure that reschool age children have access to a range of learning activities;

• For the public benefit: the charity may carry out such other charitable activities as the charity’s Trustees think fit for the benefit of children.

In accordance with the Charity Commission’s requirements, Trustees have agreed

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• To be a non-profit making organisation where any profits made are used to extend and develop the preschool provision;

• To work with local primary schools, local children’s centres and other agencies to ensure that the education given by the preschool links to the children’s future learning and supports other areas of their development.

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information) Full details of Jackanory policy information can be viewed at http://www.jackanorypreschool.org.uk/test/policy-information

Who serves on the Preschool Committee?

The day to day running of Jackanory Preschool Chobham is the responsibility of the Jackanory Preschool Chobham Committee. The committee makes decisions about things like when the preschool is open, staffing levels and appointments, which children will be admitted and how the preschool is run.

The following people serve on the committee, which is currently chaired by Natalie Ward, who may be contacted via Jackanory Preschool Chobham:

Natalie Ward (Trustee and Chairperson) Daniel Milton (Trustee and Treasurer)

During the financial period Jackanory Preschool Chobham held meetings termly with additional meetings held throughout the year where required.. We have discussed the preschools development plan, staffing, and the You may choose to include general business and finance of running the preschool. Attendance at further statements, where committee meetings is very good. relevant, about:

• policy on grantmaking;

Our Preschool Team

• policy programme related Jackanory Preschool has a dedicated and enthusiastic team of staff who

• investment; have been with us for many years.

• contribution made by volunteers. We have 3 Level Three qualified practitioners, 2 who are Level Two qualified, and 2 new staff member working towards their qualifications. Of the 7 members of staff, two are classed as our Bank Staff and help out as needed on an ad hoc basis.

Our team is:

• Katherine Patrick (Manager) – NVQ3 or above and is also Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

• Clare Barton Taylor (Oak Room Supervisor) – NVQ3 or above is also our Special Educational Needs Co-Ordinator.

• Aimee Irvine – Working towards NVQ2 (started during the period)

• Hannah Carmody – Working towards NVQ3 (started during the period)

• Ruqia Shahid – NVQ2, Acorn Room supervisor. SENCO Experience.

We also have additional bank staff who are called upon when required.

Bank Staff

 Julie Irving – NVQ3 or above

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• Jo Duke – Qualified NVQ2 during the period.

• Amelia James

The Trustees ensure that all our staff have Performance Management reviews and have clear targets to achieve in their work.

Section D Achievements and performance

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Section D Achievements and performance

When visiting the preschool, visitors cannot fail to be impressed by the Summary of the main range of activities and the obvious enjoyment of the children. achievements of the charity during the year The Early Years curriculum has become embedded and activities are planned around the defined area of learning. The preschool staff work extremely hard to keep up to date with government requirements and new initiatives and we thank them most for that.

The income for the financial year was £124,107.59 which was down from PY of £140,566.49 This resulted in a loss for the year of (£26,373.65), a profit was made in the prior year of £7,865.11 with Charity funds on the balance sheet totalling £58,083.17 reducing from £84,492.82

During the year the following notable events took place:

• Natalie Ward takes over as chair person

• Setting is full for the academic year. However numbers were capped to 24 instead of 28 because of high level of SEN children within the setting.

• Tots numbers increasing enough to remain open despite the worry at the beginning of the calendar year.

• Clare working hard completing paperwork for specialist setting referrals – 3 of these children should be in specialist nursery provision.

• Advice sought from Early Years SEN advisor who advised capping amount of SEN children we take in the setting.

• Ofsted Inspection held on the 27th September 2022 – rated as GOOD.

• Bisley Base, local setting closes, we receive three families.

• Ruqia Shahid changes her hours to 9am start due to issues getting here in time.

• Becca McMicheal joins the team

• February 20th unexpected closure due to buildings alarm fault.

• May 9th Kings Coronation Tea Party.

• Concerns raised to CSPA about a child’s physical development and masking by parent. Parent withdraws child from the setting.

• One child leaves the setting for school without paying fees, parent ignores all correspondence so Kat escalates this to small claims, which results in debts being cleared within time frame.

• Safeguarding Audit completed with Leanne Hunter Early years Advisor – good score achieved.

• Ruqia Shahid leaves Jackanory Preschool 19/02/2023 replaced by bank staff member Jo Duke.

Section E Financial review

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Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves

I am disappointed to report that that the Pre School has made a financial loss during the year of £26,373.65 against a reduced turnover of £124,107.59

Balance sheet position remains strong with total charity funds of £58,083.17

Once again, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the Pre school staff and the committee for their help in achieving this positive result which represents a stable financial position.

Details of any funds materially in deficit

Further financial review details (Optional information)

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

• the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);

• how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;

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

Section F Other optional information

Section G Declaration

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

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Mr D P Milton Full name(s) Daniel Milton Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Treasurer etc)

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Date 0110912023 TAR March 2012

Jackanory Pre-school Financial Activf(ies S8Ptember 2022- August 2023 TOTNL ch￿￿atrI9 aclfvhes Donation& and18gxi8S FU￿•r￿j 212.17 101.070.41 22.750.01 11.00 £124107A• Uncaregorised Ir¢L Incun• Cost ol Sales Cost of sJes TOTAL e12110&03 589.41 722.99 othiry 2.180.09 693.83 8￿.77 Insur8ncs Off8 Equlw8rrt Cxhèr PrOl&ss￿n SoNK5 Phone Cc6ts Prtrsch0￿ Ewpm8nt 12.216.57 1.0%.04 8.259.66 20.594.35 102,088.95 759.50 189.52 302.00 Stalf TrniNJ UnaFW&J Cash PAII Payrnent Exwdttwe Unc￿890￿58d ExFn88 NET OPERATING INCOME NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITUAEI

Jackanory Pre-school Balance Sheat As ol Au9USt 31. 2023 TOTAL A5$81 Equipmtsni C051 4￿.Y& C8sh Mi bank and wi hÈnd BUSINESS SAVINGS ACCOUNT142851 CLOSED ISSUE. BACKBOOK IW91 Told Cmh h•J 45.072.r2 10.470.24 08blors 4￿.50 Current Assels P¢tty Cash Toys Equpm•ii .2.345. 4.035.47 eI,IJ￿47 NET CURRENT ASSETS Cr8ditrKs'. amourts faulng rythln y•ar Trade Cred Cre¢lilors NET CUARENT ASSETS ILIABILITIESI TOTAL ASSEfs LESS CURRENf LIABILITIES 17 TOTAL NET ASSETS ILIABILITIESI £4m17 Chkiity lun C@or4r¥ Baknctt Equty Rat￿nAd Earrdrys SuWLLSIIDdciti 45.7¥2.02 38.664. -26.373.65 £MfA*17

Independent Examiner’s report to the trustees of Jackanory Pre School Reg Charity No 1029401 trust.

I report on the accounts of the trust for year end 31[st] Aug 2023.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The charities trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under Section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011(the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: -

• Examine the account under Section 145 of the 2011 Act

• To follow the procedures laid down in the general direction given by the commission undersection

• 145(5flb) of the 2011 Act

• To state whether particular matters have come to my attention

Basis of independent examiners report

My examination was carried in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a true and fair view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the next statement.

Independent examiners statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

(1) Which gives me 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 accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting

• requirements of the 2011 Act

• Have been met or

(2) To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the account to be reached.

Name: Andrew Meyer

Signed

Profession: Commercial Banking Manager,

Address: Nat West Commercial Banking, Staines Business Centre, Ground Floor, 1 Lotus Park, The Causeway, Staines-Upon-Thames, TW18 3AG

Date: 01/09/2023