Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/09/2023 Period start date To 31/08/2024 Period end date
Charity name: Sticky Fingers Pre-School, Templecombe
Charity registration number:1029754
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. |
| 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. 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 vet and firefighter 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 and staff have continued to support the pre-school with a number of fundraising events; an Xmas disco in the village hall, Xmas fayre with the Primary school, Xmas Bingo/Raffle fundraiser raised nearly £1270, Spring Easter disco/hamper, Summer bingo/raffle raised £1200, Summer fayre with the Primary school and summer raffle. John Lewis/Tesco/Wessex internet donated £1800 more togo towards ourgarden revamp. |
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Achievements and Performance
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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. |
Para 1.20 | Our numbers remain healthy with 30 on roll at the end of the year and 17 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. We have had a complete garden renovation thanks to the ongoing fundraising efforts by the staff and committee and some volunteers and donations, which has provided the children with a safe environment they can explore and thrive in all year round. We have a little allotment area where the children have grown tomatoes, cucumbers, potatoes and herbs. Throughout the year various fun learning topics were covered including: armed forces day, sun awareness week, national hedgehog week. We walked to the D Day display in the village and introduced toothbrushing in the setting. |
We had 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. We introduced moo music sessions every Thursday afternoon which the children enjoyed. We also had a visit from Phelsuma Farm - bringing in reptiles for the children to hold and learn all about them. Our annual celebrations included our Christmas Singalong at St Mary’s Church and our Summer trip to Moors Valley Country Park in June 2024. We were also able to have our annual apple pressing day in Autumn 2023. 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 develop knowledge and support the 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 | Fundraising money used total £11,801 for the garden refurbishment, including a climbing frame, wooden toy store and new fence |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Total Fundraising Sept 23 to August 24 = £2988 Net Fundraising Sept 23 to August 24 = £2754 Total Donations Sept 23 to August 24 = £2257 |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| 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) surplus of £14,190 |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | A reserve 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 £25,000 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
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| 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), parents/carers fees and committee/staff led fundraising events. |
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| 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 |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Descriptionofcharity’strusts: | ||
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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 |
| 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 members |
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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 | StickyFingers Pre-School |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charitynumber | 1029754 |
Charity’s principal address
Abbas & Templecombe Church 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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| James Webb | Chair | |||
| Matt Thompson | Treasurer | |||
| Zoe Dixon | Secretary | |||
| Lucy Wells | ||||
| Marissa Leach | ||||
| Emma Franklin | ||||
| Elizabeth Stacey | ||||
| Rebecca Butler | Oct 2023-Dec 2023 | |||
– 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
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
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| **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) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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| James Webb | Zoe Dixon | |
Chair |
Secretary | |
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|Charity Name|No (if any)|
|TEMPLECOMBE STICKY FINGERS PRE-SCHOOL|1029754|
|Receipts and payments accounts|CC16a|
|For the period|Period start date|Period end date|
|To|
|from|01/09/2023|31/08/2024|
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|Section A Receipts and payments|
|Unrestricted|Restricted|Endowment|
|Total funds|Last year|
|funds|funds|funds|
|to the nearest|
|to the nearest £|to the nearest £|to the nearest £|to the nearest £|
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|A1 Receipts|
|FEES|26,119|-|-|26,119|32,050|
|FUNDRAISING|2,988|-|-|2,988|2,519|
|GRANTS|97,826|-|-|97,826|59,271|
|INTEREST|466|-|-|466|229|
|OTHER|799|-|-|799|293|
|DONATIONS|2,257|-|-|2,257|3,571|
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|Sub total|(Gross income for|
|130,455|-|-|130,455|97,933|
|AR)|
|A2 Asset and investment sales,|
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|=|Total receipts|130,455|-|-|130,455|97,933|
|A3 Payments|
|PREMISES|11,321|-|-|11,321|2,221|
|WAGES|94,563|-|-|94,563|89,144|
|INSURANCE|771|-|-|771|724|
|CONSUMABLES|1,530|-|-|1,530|1,819|
|EQUIPMENT|3,578|-|-|3,578|5,180|
|FUNDRAISING|234|-|-|234|135|
|ADMINISTRATIVE|653|-|-|653|994|
|TRAINING|612|-|-|612|520|
|MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTIONS|465|-|-|465|449|
|OTHERS|2,540|-|-|2,540|814|
|Sub total|[ 116,266 ]|-|-|116,266|101,998|
|A4 Asset and investment|
|purchases,|(see table)|
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|Sub total|[ - ]|-|-|- -|
|—|Total payments|——————|116,266|-|-|116,266|101,998|
|Net of receipts/(payments)|14,190|-|-|14,190|- 4,065|
|A5 Transfers between funds|-|- -|-|-|
|A6 Cash funds last year end|27,229|- -|27,229|31,294|
|Cash funds this year end|===|41,419|-|- 41,419|= >>|27,229|
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CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
25/06/2025
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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 RESERVE ACCOUNT CASH ACCOUNT Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details Details Details Details |
Unrestricted funds to nearest £ 2,608 2,167 36,595 50 41,419 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 CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
| Print Name James Webb Zoe Dixon |
Date of approval |
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| 24/06/2025 | |
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Signature ~~2~~
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ Charity Name TEMPLECOMBE STICKY FINGERS PRE-SCHOOL members of On accounts for the year 31[st] August 2024 Charity no 1029754 ended (if any) Set out on pages 1 (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 31/08/2023.
- Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the 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 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 which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
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the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed: LDDownes Date: 05/06/2025 ~~Po [~~ Name: Mrs Lynda Downes ~~CC~~ Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: 16 Grants Close, Wincanton, Somerset BA9 9NS
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October 2018
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Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight 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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October 2018
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