Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1 April 2020 Period start date To Period end date
31 March 2021
Charity name: Slip end playgroup
Charity registration number: 1O29599
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To enhance the development 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 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 |
Ran supervised preschool sessions for children aged between 2 and 4 years of 3 hours each The Committee works hard at organising regular fundraising events in the year. The main events include the Halloween party – Christmas Lights party and Fare; an annual sponsored fun run |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Run a preschool for children aged 2 years to 5 Years who live in the local community and surrounding areas |
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| SORP reference | |
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| 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 Ran supervised preschool sessions for children aged between 2 and 5 years up to 21 hours per week Summary of the main Para 1.20 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.
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 |
Other
Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end ofthe period |
Para 1.21 | The charity continues to operate where income covers outgoings |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The Charity does not have a reserves policy |
| Amount of reservesheld | Para 1.22 | 0 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Excess income used for preschool activities |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including Para 1.47 any fundraising) Investment policy and objectives including any Para 1.46 social investment policy adopted A description of the principal Para 1.46 risks facing the charity Other
Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed,royalcharter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution adopted 9th November 1993 |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Trust |
| 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 |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charityname | SlipEnd Playgroup |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charitynumber | 1029599 |
Charity’s principal address Slip end village hall Markyate road Slip end Beds
LU1 4BU
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any) |
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| Elizabeth Dye | Treasurer | committee | ||
| Emily Straton | Secretary | committee | ||
| Julie Brocklehurst | Chairperson | committee | ||
– 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)
Type of Name Address adviser
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) J brocklehurst Full name(s) Julie brocklehurst Position (eg Secretary, chair Chair, etc) Date 28/2/2022
Slip End Pre-School Charity Number 1O29599
Profit & Loss Account Year Ended 31st March 2021
Income from;
| Income from; | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fees | £ | 73164 |
| Grants ex needs | £1000 | |
| Fundraising | £0 | |
| Total Income | £ | 74164 |
Expenditure
| Wages | 59000 |
|---|---|
| Insurance | £450.00 |
| Ofsted | £50.00 |
| Rent | £2056 |
| Equipment | £3000 |
| Building maintenance | £200 |
| Office costs | £415 |
| Internet | £322 |
| Entertainment | £2520 |
| Telephone | £653 |
| Total Expenditure | £69116 |
| Excess Income over Expenditure | £5048 |
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ Charity Name members of Slip End Preschool On accounts for the year 2021 Charity no 1029599 ended (if any) Set out on pages (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/ 03 / 2018 .
Responsibilties and As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the basis of report accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below *) which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
- Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
Signed: J Neale
Date: 28/3/22
Name: Jenny neale
Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any):
Address: 134 northfields dunstable beds
Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .