Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/09/2021 Period start date To 31/08/2022 Period end date
Charity name: Stanwick Pre-school Playgroup Charity registration number: 1030868
Objectives and Activities
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SORP reference
Summary of the Para 1.17 The aims of the Pre-school are to
purposes of the charity enhance the development and
as set out in its education of children primarily
governing document 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
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;
Instigating and adhering to and
furthering the aims and
objectives of the Early Years
Alliance.
Summary of the main Para 1.17 and Provision of Early Years Care and
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activities in relation to education for young children in
those purposes for the the locality. The children took
public benefit, in part in a wide variety of activities
particular, the activities, including craft projects, outdoor
projects or services games, lots of messy play,
identified in the stories, music, singing and
accounts. cookery.
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Statement confirming Para 1.18 The trustees had had regard to whether the trustees the guidance issued by the have had regard to the Charities Commission on public guidance issued by the benefit. Charity Commission on public benefit
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Without the extensive work of Contribution made by Stanwick Pre-school Playgroup’s volunteers voluntary committee, and parents of the children volunteering to help the Pre-school would not be able to operate so many thanks to all the members. Other
Achievements and Performance
SORP reference
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the diference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its benefciaries and any wider benefts to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | The preschool operates during term times for 5 days per week. Parent helpers are welcomed during appropriate times in the pre school setting. The setting used the monies from fundraising to update furniture and purchase new toys for the children at the start of the September term. |
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The preschool for the first time
held a school trip to West Lodge
Achievements against Para 1.41 Farm for all children on roll.
objectives set
The committee hosted a number
of fundraising efforts around
Performance of seasonal times of year, Christmas
fundraising activities Para 1.41 tombola, Easter gifts and more.
against objectives set
Investment performance Para 1.41
against objectives
Other
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Financial Review
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Review of the charity’s Para 1.21 The charity’s position remains
financial position at the financially strong and has a
end of the period surplus for the year.
Statement explaining Para 1.22 It is Stanwick Pre-School’s policy
the policy for holding to maintain a level of reserves
reserves stating why which is equal to at least 25% of
they are held the annual expenditure.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £21,710.50
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22
reserves
Details of fund materially Para 1.24
in deficit
Explanation of any Para 1.23
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a
going concern
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Fee paying children and
government funded places for
The charity’s principal children age 2-5
sources of funds Para 1.47
(including any
fundraising)
Investment policy and
objectives including any Para 1.46
social investment policy
adopted
Increases in rent and ongoing
general price increases.
A description of the Para 1.46
principal risks facing the Government announcement for
charity early years funding changes
coming into play in 2024.
Other
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Structure, Governance and Management
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Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing Para 1.25 Adhere to the Early Years Alliance
document constitution 2011
(trust deed, royal
charter)
How is the charity Para 1.25 Unincorporated Charitable
constituted? Organisation
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)
Trustee selection Para 1.25 Election to post
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
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Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction Para 1.51
and training of trustees
The charity’s
organisational structure Para 1.51
and any wider network
with which the charity
works
Relationship with any Para 1.51
related parties
Other
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Reference and Administrative details
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Charity name Stanwick Pre-school Playgroup
Other name the charity
uses
Registered charity 1030868
number
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Charity’s principal Stanwick Village Hall
address Spencer Parade
Stanwick
Northamptonshire
NN9 6QJ
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Name of person (or body)
Dates acted if not for
Trustee name Office (if any) entitled to appoint trustee
whole year
(if any)
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2 H Rush Treasurer Committee
3 L Abbott Secretary Committee
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5 N Little Chair Committee
6 H Chapman Trustee Committee
7 I Milsom Trustee Committee
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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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Trustee name Dates acted if not for
whole year
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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
L Abbott Signature(s) N Little Laura Abbott Full name(s) Natalie Little Position (eg Chair Secretary Secretary, Chair, etc)
Date 16/05/2023
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ members of Stanwick Pre-School Playgroup On accounts for the year 31 August 2022 Charity no 1030868 ended (if any) Set out on pages One to Three
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31 August 2022. Responsibilities 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: Darren Warren Date: 24/04/2023 Name: Darren Warren – Denton Tavara Limited Relevant professional FMAAT qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: 61a High Street South
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Rushden Northants, NN10 ORA
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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| Stanwick Pre-School Playgroup Receipts & Payments Summary Gross Income Funded Children Non-Funded Children Fundraising Donations Bank Interest Refunds Miscellaneous Admin Total Income Expenditure Wages & Associated Costs Pension Rent Refreshments Toys & Consumables Equipment Cleaning Postage & Phone Payroll Services Administration Refund Training Miscellaneous Inland Revenue Total Expenditure Surplus/Deficit of receipts over payments |
12 Months 31/08/2022 £ 65,556.72 27,523.50 1,192.67 352.26 0.00 101.86 0.00 53.47 94,780.48 67,927.09 1,551.14 10,144.20 631.41 2,246.21 2,564.54 0.00 0.00 0.00 578.00 45.00 662.40 3,496.24 3,468.06 93,314.29 1,466.19 |
12 Months 31/08/2021 £ 68,791.35 19,799.00 1,586.87 16.79 19.85 0.00 357.29 0.00 90,571.15 59,648.72 1,637.91 12,894.54 1,110.36 4,140.31 356.74 247.10 246.43 594.00 191.00 0.00 452.40 1,570.43 3,529.00 86,618.94 3,952.21 |
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ members of Stanwick Pre-School Playgroup On accounts for the year 31 August 2022 Charity no 1030868 ended (if any) Set out on pages One to Three
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31 August 2022. Responsibilities 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: Darren Warren Date: 24/04/2023 Name: Darren Warren – Denton Tavara Limited Relevant professional FMAAT qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: 61a High Street South
Page 1 of 1
Rushden Northants, NN10 ORA
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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| Stanwick Pre-School Playgroup Receipts & Payments Summary Gross Income Funded Children Non-Funded Children Fundraising Donations Bank Interest Refunds Miscellaneous Admin Total Income Expenditure Wages & Associated Costs Pension Rent Refreshments Toys & Consumables Equipment Cleaning Postage & Phone Payroll Services Administration Refund Training Miscellaneous Inland Revenue Total Expenditure Surplus/Deficit of receipts over payments |
12 Months 31/08/2022 £ 65,556.72 27,523.50 1,192.67 352.26 0.00 101.86 0.00 53.47 94,780.48 67,927.09 1,551.14 10,144.20 631.41 2,246.21 2,564.54 0.00 0.00 0.00 578.00 45.00 662.40 3,496.24 3,468.06 93,314.29 1,466.19 |
12 Months 31/08/2021 £ 68,791.35 19,799.00 1,586.87 16.79 19.85 0.00 357.29 0.00 90,571.15 59,648.72 1,637.91 12,894.54 1,110.36 4,140.31 356.74 247.10 246.43 594.00 191.00 0.00 452.40 1,570.43 3,529.00 86,618.94 3,952.21 |
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