Trustees’ annual report
Section C: Notes to the accounts for the
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Period start date 0 1 0 9 2 1 Period end date 3 1 0 8 2 2
Charity name Sticky Fingers Pre-School, Templecombe Charity No 1 0 2 9 7 5 4 (if any)
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The aims of the pre-school are to enhance the development and education of children, primarily under statutory school age, by encouraging parents to understand and provide for the needs of their children through community groups and by: a) offering appropriate play, education and care facilities, family learning and extended hours groups, together with the right of parents to take responsibility for and to become involved in the activities of such groups, ensuring that such groups offer opportunities for all children whatever their race, culture, religion, means or ability; b) encouraging the study of the needs of such children and their families and promoting public interest in and recognition of such needs in the local areas; c) instigating and adhering to and furthering the aims and objects of the Pre-school LearningAlliance. |
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| 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 |
Providing education for children under 5, according to the curriculum set out in the EYFS, including families in all aspects of learning, and the local community as appropriate. Lots of opportunities for interaction to learn social skills both with other children and with adults. Inside toys and activities to develop imagination, co-operative play and fine motor skills. |
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| Outdoor activities including ball games, ride- ons and large play apparatus to develop gross motor skills. Craft activities to develop gross and fine motors skills and imagination and vocabulary. Singing and story times to develop speaking and listening skills and to enhance language. Various activities led by staff to help children focus on individual needs eg speech, recognition of numbers and letters, pencil control. Special visitors including dentist, vet and police to teach children about how to stay safe and care for themselves and others. Assessing and referring children or families to outside agencies for appropriate support. |
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| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | In setting aims and planning activities for the pre- school, the committee have given careful consideration to the Charity Commission’s public benefit guidance. |
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | |
| Contribution made by volunteers | Para 1.38 | The committee have continued to support the pre-school with a number of fundraising events. The cook book has continued to be popular and raised over £300. At Christmas time the children decorated Christmas cards and enjoyed a disco in the village hall. We also had a Xmas calendar raffle. The kitchen refurbishment was completed in Spring 2022. Other projects include band stand removed after storm damage and roof repurposed as a climbing frame, Bingo/Raffle fundraiser May 2022 raised over £700, Queen’s Platinum Jubilee T-towel and Summer fayre with theprimaryschool. Coopfund |
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raised so far over £580 to go towards our garden revamp and continues through next year. Staff sick pay policy has been introduced. Other
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| Summary of the main 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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| Our numbers remain healthy with 30 on roll at the | ||
| end of the year and 14 Pre-schoolers starting | ||
| School at the beginning of September. Happy, | ||
| competent, and individual learners was a result of | ||
| the difference we have made since those children | ||
| and families stepped through our door. | ||
| Throughout the year various fun learning topics | ||
| were covered including: All about me, Woodland | ||
| animals, Superheroes, Valentines and Mini beasts. | ||
| We had tadpoles and caterpillars in the setting, | ||
| the children watched the caterpillars turn into | ||
| beautiful butterflies and we let them go free. We | ||
| celebrated Chinese New Year, Scottish burns | ||
| night, Pancake Day and pumpkin carving/soup | ||
| which included some delicious food tasting | ||
| sessions. Our afternoon sessions have a daily | ||
| focus including village walks, cookery, science fun, | ||
| music and movement, sensory and messy play. | ||
| We also had a visit from the local veterinarian | ||
| nurse. | ||
| Our annual celebrations included our Christmas | ||
| Singalong at St Mary’s Church and our Summer | ||
| trip to Farmer Palmers in June 2022. We were also | ||
| able to have our annual apple pressing day in | ||
| Autumn 2021. | ||
| We had an Ofsted Inspection during the summer | ||
| term of 2022 which we received a GOOD rating, | ||
| which was an excellent result for the setting and | ||
| we are very pleased. | ||
| We held a garden party for all the children and | ||
| parents to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum | ||
| Jubilee. | ||
| We continue our links and support with the local | ||
| and wider community. | ||
| Staff training has seen staff continue their | ||
| professional development throughout the year, to | ||
| support and developknowledge and support the |
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children’s needs that are in our care, plus networking with other colleagues from other settings to share best practice.
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| Achievements against objectives set | Para 1.41 | Kitchen refurbished with upgraded units to increase storage capacity and preparation space, total cost £4333 |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
Total Fundraising Sept 21 to August 22 = £1518.32 Net Fundraising Sept 21 to August 22 = £970.58 Total Donations Sept 21 to August 22 = £694.90 |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other | ||
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Net of receipts/(payments) deficit of £11,201 |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | A reserve/fundraising account is kept to ensure that Sticky Fingers can continue in a worst-case scenario. Formal documented Reserves policy in place, including level of reserves –to cover 3 months runningcosts. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | At least £18,500. |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves | Para 1.22 | |
| 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 any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | The principle source of funds is from local government grant (EYE), parent fees and committee led fundraising events. |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
| Description of charity’s trusts: | SORP reference |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Voluntary Committee |
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Trustee selection methods including Para 1.25 Elected by members details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
| 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 | ||
| Charity name | Sticky Fingers Pre-School | |
| Other name the charity uses | ||
| Registered charity number | 1029754 | |
| Charity’s principal address | Abbas & Templecombe C of E Primary School School Lane Templecombe BA8 0HP |
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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| Liela Moss | Chair | 09/21 – 06/22 | ||
| Kate Cropper | Chair | 06/22 – 08/22 | ||
| Charlotte Shaw | Vice-Chair | 09/21 – 06/22 | ||
| Christine Banales Tully | Secretary | |||
| Matt Thompson | Treasurer | |||
| Sarah Harrison | ||||
| Ellen Lipscombe | ||||
| Jen Hogg | ||||
| Vaska King | ||||
| Marissa Leach | ||||
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Reference and Administrative details
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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
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| Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others | ||||
| Description of the assets held in this capacity |
Description of the assets held in this capacity
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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 adviser Name Address
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
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| Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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| Matthew Thompson | Christine Banales Tully | |
| Treasurer | Secretary | |
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| TEMPLECOMBE STICKY FINGERS PRE-SCHOOL | TEMPLECOMBE STICKY FINGERS PRE-SCHOOL | 1029754 | |||||||||
| Receipts andpayments accounts For the period from Period start date To Period end date 01/09/2021 31/08/2022 ~~ee~~ |
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| Section A Receipts and payments | |||||||||||
| Unrestricted funds |
Restricted funds |
Endowment funds |
Total funds | Last year | |||||||
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to the nearest | to the nearest | to the nearest £ | to the nearest £ | to the nearest £ | to the nearest £ | |||||
| A1 Receipts | |||||||||||
| FEES | 19,414 | - | - | 19,414 | 15,476 | ||||||
| FUNDRAISING | 1,518 | - | - | 1,518 | 1,088 | ||||||
| GRANTS | 54,018 | - | - | 54,018 | 63,844 | ||||||
| INTEREST | 12 | - | - | 12 | 2 | ||||||
| OTHER | 1,091 | - | - | 1,091 | 717 | ||||||
| DONATIONS | 695 | - | - | 695 | 777 | ||||||
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR) |
(Gross income for AR) 76,750 |
- | - | 76,750 | 81,904 | ||||||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). - - - - - - - - - - Sub total - - - - - Total receipts 76,750 - - 76,750 81,904 ~~—_————~~ |
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| A3 Payments | |||||||||||
| PREMISES | 3,433 | - | - | 3,433 | 3,084 | ||||||
| WAGES | 73,010 | - | - | 73,010 | 68,565 | ||||||
| INSURANCE | 670 | - | - | 670 | 602 | ||||||
| CONSUMABLES | 1,576 | - | - | 1,576 | 1,753 | ||||||
| EQUIPMENT | 4,991 | - | - | 4,991 | 868 | ||||||
| FUNDRAISING | 548 | - | - | 548 | 923 | ||||||
| ADMINISTRATIVE | 1,434 | - | - | 1,434 | 476 | ||||||
| MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTIONS | 420 | - | - | 420 | 193 | ||||||
| OTHERS | 1,868 | - | - | 1,868 | 1,782 | ||||||
| **Sub total ** | 87,951 | - | - | 87,951 | 78,246 | ||||||
| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) - - - - - - - - - - Sub total - - - - - Total payments 87,951 - - 87,951 78,246 ~~——————~~ |
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| Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
- 11,201 - - - 11,201 3,658 - - - - - 42,496 - - 42,496 38,838 31,294 - - 31,294 42,496 ~~===~~ |
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B3 Investment assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B5 Liabilities |
Details CURRENT ACCOUNT FUNDRAISING ACCOUNT TRAINING ACCOUNT CASH ACCOUNT Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details Details Details Details |
Unrestricted funds to nearest £ 3,992 27,279 - 23 31,294 OK Unrestricted funds to nearest £ - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which liability relates |
Restricted funds to nearest £ - - - - - OK Restricted funds to nearest £ - - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Amount due (optional) - - - - - |
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Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees
| Signature ~~2~~ |
Print Name MATTHEW THOMPSON |
Date of approval |
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| 13/06/2023 | ||
| ~~30/06/2023~~ |
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
| Report to the trustees/ members of |
Charity Name TEMPLECOMBE STICKY FINGERS PRE-SCHOOL |
Charity Name TEMPLECOMBE STICKY FINGERS PRE-SCHOOL |
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| On accounts for the year | 31stAugust 2022 | Charity no | 1029754 |
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| Set out on pages | 1 | ||
| (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets) | (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 31/08/2021
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.
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Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have
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examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination 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:
Date: 19/05/23
Name: Mrs Lynda Downes
Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: 16 Grants Close, Wincanton, Somerset BA9 9NS
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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 .
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