2022-08-31-accounts

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10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Names of the trustees for the charlty, Ir any. (for example, any custodian trustses) Name Dates acted rf not for whole yearx Nam8s and address8s of athii8•rs (Optional irrfornMtlon) Type of advisèr Namg Address NIA Name of chief executhiè or names of senior staff members {Oplional inforniation) TAR

		In planning our activities for the year we kept in mind the charity commission's guidance on public benefit at our Committee meetings.
		The preschool achieves its aims by offering play, education and care facilities together with the right ofparents to take responsibiiity for and to become involved with the activities in the preschool to ensure that the
		preschool offers opportunity for all children whatever their race, culture,
		religion, means or ability.
		Encouraging the study ofthe needs oftheir children and their families and
		promoting public interest in and recognition ofsuch needs in their local
Summary ofthe main activities
undertaken for the public benefit in relation tothese objects (include within this		instigating and adhering to and furthering the aims and objectives ofthe Early Years Alliance.
section the	statutory
declaration	that trustees have
had regard	tothe guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission	on public benefit)

You may choose	to include	to include
further statements,	where
relevant, about:
policy programme		related
investment;
contribution	made	by
volunteers.

Summary ofthe main achievements ofthe charity during the year	Summary ofthe main achievements ofthe charity during the year	The preschool had a tumultuous academic year with an 'unsatisfactory' Qfsted rating in October. This was tumed around very quickly, with targeted interventions by the committee and management team and the setting achieved a rating of'Good* in March 2022. The preschool
		remained in a healthy financial position and ail children remained on the
		roster throughout this period.
		Due to ongoing staffing and recruitment issues the decision was taken to
		merge Happy Days with Nettiebed School, next door. Following a council
		led consultation period the preschool ceased to operate as aseparate entity as ofAug 31st2022 and closed. Early years education is now
		provided by Nettlebed Community School.
Briefstatement ofthe charity's policy on reserves		General Reserve —The purpose ofthe organisation is to provide Preschool learning to children. The funding comes from the Local Education Authority in the form ofthe Nursery Education Grant and also
		from fees for attendees. Changes in government policy can significantly
		influence the levels offees and grants that the Preschool receives. The
		primary expense incurred by the organisation is staff salaries.
		The level offees can vary depending on the number ofattendees in any
		term, but a reduction in attendees does not necessarily result in an
		equivalent reduction in staff or other costs.
		As a result the Trustees feel it is prudent to maintain a general reserve so
		as to secure the continued operation ofthe organisation should there be a
		material reduction in fees or other unforeseen expenditure in future
		periods. The Preschool holds 6months full running costs in general
		reserve.
Details ofany funds materially
in deficit
Further financial	review details	(Optional information)