Apple Tree Pre-school - Kingswood Report and Financial Statements Year ended 31[st] August 2021
Charity no: 1029687
Apple Tree Pre-school – Kingswood
Annual Report for the year ended 31[st] August 2021
Contents
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| Legal and administrative information | 1 |
| Report of the trustees | 2 |
| Report of the independent examiner | 4 |
| Financial statements | 5 |
| Notes forming part of the financial statements | 7 |
Apple Tree Pre-school – Kingswood
Annual Report for the year ended 31[st] August 2021
Legal and administrative information
Constitution
Apple Tree Pre-school is a registered charity governed by its constitution. Charity number 1029687. The Voluntary Management Committee (“The Charity”) are its trustees for the purpose of charity law and throughout this report are collectively referred to as The Trustees.
The chairperson is nominated by the committee members at the Annual General Meeting each year. All committee members are elected on an annual basis at the AGM and serve a minimum period of one year. These trustees have the power to co-opt up to two further members to fill specialist roles.
The trustees serving during the year were as follows: Miss Claire Mayes Chairperson Mrs Rebecca Lovell Treasurer Mrs Olivia Bermingham Secretary Mrs Rosie Pearce Mrs Gemma Chaloner Mrs Kerrie Rowland Mrs Victoria Millard
Pre-school premises:
Deer’s Lodge, Deerhurst, Kingswood, BS15 1XH
Bankers: Lloyds Bank, 124 High Street, Staple Hill, Bristol
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Apple Tree Pre-school – Kingswood
Annual Report for the year ended 31[st] August 2021
Objectives and activities
The charity objective is to offer a safe, happy, caring and stimulating environment, in which the preschool children from families in our local area, can develop their skills for the next step on the ladder of life.
To enhance the development and education of children under the statutory school age by encouraging parents to understand and provide for the needs of their children through community groups.
The trustees continue to act in accordance with guidance on public benefit produced by the Charity Commission.
Review of the activities and future developments
Committee – Our committee remains unchanged due to a cancelled AGM following the Coronavirus lockdown and the government restrictions that have since followed.
Below is a brief overview of operations/activities/expenditure carried out by the pre-school during 2020/21.
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We began the year with 32 children on the roll increasing to 40 by our last intake in April.
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We were able to recruit in September as Covid restrictions relaxed, this had been on hold from the previous April. We welcomed back Jodie Hale who had previously worked with us from 2009 to 2015. As are numbers continued to increase, we were able to offer contracted hours to Katie Groves who had been on our Bank staff.
*Concept photography sales raised £266.00.
- We were unable to hold our Christmas performance due to Covid restrictions. *£4,769 Inclusion funding received from South Glos, this enabled us to purchase specialised resources for 3 of our children who required extra support. We were also able to provide extra staffing for 1-2-1 activities.
*Due to government restrictions, we were unable to plan an end of year trip. We were however able to have an end of year party for all the children followed by a graduation ceremony. The ceremony was held outside so our parents could attend, the children were presented with their graduation hats, certificates, and personalised leaver balloons.
We are extremely proud of all our children who are showing such resilience throughout this pandemic.
Finally, as last year the staff have proven how committed they are to the pre-school. They continue to adapt their practice to comply with our Covid-19 Safe Operating Procedures, ensuring the children are safe, happy, and shielded from the uncertainty of the adult world. On behalf of the committee and all the parents I would like to thank them for their incredible devotion to the preschool and all the hard work they do for our children.
Without a committee the preschool cannot run so many thanks for all the hard work.
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Apple Tree Pre-school – Kingswood
Annual Report for the year ended 31[st] August 2021
Reserves policy
It is the policy of the charity to maintain reserves of £35,000, this is to cover emergency expenses and staff redundancies should the pre-school need to cease.
By order of the trustees,
Claire Mayes
Chairperson, Apple Tree Preschool Committee
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Apple Tree Pre-school – Kingswood
Annual Report for the year ended 31[st] August 2021
Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees of Apple Tree Pre-school - Kingswood
We report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31[st] August 2021, which are set out on pages 5 to 7.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity’s Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required under section 114(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is our responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under S145 of the 2011 Act
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to follow procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act
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and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s report
Our examination was carried out 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 an audit, and consequently we do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.
Independent examiner’s statement
In connection with our examination, no matter has come to our attention:
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(1) Which gives us reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
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(a) To keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
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(b) To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
have not been met; or
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For and on behalf of Evans & Partners
Chartered Accountants 9 Bank Road Kingswood Bristol BS15 8LS
Dated: 5 April 2022
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Apple Tree Pre-school – Kingswood
Annual Report for the year ended 31[st] August 2021
Receipts and Payments account
| Unrestricted funds Receipts Council Grants Attendance Fees Fund Raising Milk Payments Salaries Pension Accountancy and Payroll Supplies Equipment Ofsted Training Clothing Rent Insurance Miscellaneous Bank Charges Subscriptions |
2021 Designated General Staff Total £ £ £ 88,842 88,842 16,151 16,151 120 120 177 177 105,290 105,290 81,019 81,019 329 329 1,368 1,368 2,382 2,382 3,661 3,661 50 50 971 971 531 531 7,752 7,752 1,087 1,087 385 385 182 182 147 147 99,864 99,864 |
2020 Designated General Staff Total £ £ £ 83,162 83,162 9,920 9,920 - - 126 126 |
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| 93,208 93,208 |
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| 71,212 71,212 210 210 956 956 2,647 2,647 2,357 2,357 50 50 344 344 423 423 7,752 7,752 1,087 1,087 1,238 1,238 195 195 1,374 1,374 |
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| 89,845 89,845 |
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Apple Tree Pre-school – Kingswood
Annual Report for the year ended 31[st] August 2021
Statement Assets and Liabilities
| Receipts & Payments Account Unrestricted funds 2021 Summary Designated General Staff £ £ Receipts 105,290 Payments 99,864 Excess receipts (payments) 5,426 Balance brought f/wd 99,609 Balance carried f/wd 105,035 Represented by Cash at bank 104,962 Cash in hand 73 105,035 Other assets: Loan to 37 Kingswood Scouts |
Total £ 105,290 99,864 5,426 99,609 105,035 104,962 73 105,035 2,000 |
2020 Designated General Staff Total £ £ £ 93,208 93,208 89,845 89,845 3,363 3,363 96,246 96,246 |
2020 Designated General Staff Total £ £ £ 93,208 93,208 89,845 89,845 3,363 3,363 96,246 96,246 |
2020 Designated General Staff Total £ £ £ 93,208 93,208 89,845 89,845 3,363 3,363 96,246 96,246 |
2020 Designated General Staff Total £ £ £ 93,208 93,208 89,845 89,845 3,363 3,363 96,246 96,246 |
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| 99,609 | 99,609 | ||||
| 99,466 143 |
99,466 143 |
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| 99,609 | 99,609 | ||||
| 2,000 |
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Apple Tree Pre-school – Kingswood
Annual Report for the year ended 31[st] August 2021
Notes forming part of the financial statements for the year ended 31[st] August 2021
1. Accounting policies
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Charities (Account and Reports) Regulations 2005 and applicable accounting standards. The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are as follows:
Group financial statements
These financial statements consolidate the results of the charity.
Incoming resources
Donations and grants
Income from donations and grants, including capital grants, is included in the incoming resources when these are received.
Interest receivable
Interest is included when received by the charity.
Fund accounting
Funds held by the charity are either:
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Unrestricted general funds. These are funds, which can be used in accordance with the charitable objects at the discretion of the trustees.
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Designated funds. These are funds set aside by the trustees out of unrestricted general funds for specific future purposes or projects.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
2. Legal status of the charity
The charity is run by a Voluntary Management Committee.
3. Staff numbers
We have a staffing level of 10 part time employees; between them providing adequate supervision for nine half day pre-school sessions. (2020 – 9 part time employees)
4. Unrestricted funds of the charity
The trustees have designated funds to offset redundancy costs in the event the pre-school has to cease. This redundancy fund is held and will be increased during the next financial year to offset legal requirements should the pre-school have to cease.
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