## **Acorn Under Fives (Birstall) Reg charity No 103095** Highcliffe Primary School Community Centre, Greengate Lane, Birstall, Leicester LE4 3DL Telephone: 0116 2672795 www.acornunderfives.co.uk **Minutes of the Acorn Under Fives AGM held on 14[th] March 2025 at 1pm - in person meeting** **Venue: Acorn Under Fives** **Present** : Jackie, Tania, Debbie, Christine, Becky, Emma and Sarah Graham **Apologies:** Miriam, Janet, Sarah, Hayley, Mary. ## **Minutes of the previous meeting** Minutes from previous meeting (AGM) on the 15[th] November were circulated prior to the meeting, reviewed and approved. Approved by Christine, 2[nd] by Debbie ## **Chairperson report** Would like to give a big thank you to the staff for their hard work over the past year. Also a thank you to the committee, Acorn can’t exist without volunteers so your time is much appreciated. 1-2-1 meetings were all completed last Friday. The price increase has gone down well with no complaints from parents. ## **Treasurers Report** No matters arising re funds generally. JK – Judgement has been issued. HS – Becky has handed debt letter directly to family, will follow up and proceed to issuing small claims if necessary. ## **Pre-School Manager’s report** There are only a few spaces left for the summer term. There are 25 children leaving in September with 12 remaining. Would like to give a thank you to staff for their hard work over the past year. The Christmas party went well. The Christmas concert had to be performed in two sittings due to fire safety regulations and numbers of spectators. First aid training is required by April, course is £735 for 12 people. Food safety has been completed recently, with safeguarding and manual handling completed last year. There are two children with ASD, one of which needs referring. There are a few children with additional speech and language needs. The national wage increase of 6.7% and knock on effect on national insurance and pension contributions will increase salary costs for next year. The roof of the building is planning to be repaired during the May half term, and the building interior is to be repainted during the summer holidays. The Easter bonnet parade is planned for Friday 11[th] April at 2pm. ## **Toddlers Leaders Report** Toddler leader not present. There has been a slight drop in numbers due to some children moving up to the preschool. After Easter the price will increase to £4 per session to help cover costs, including wage increase as mentioned above. ## **Voting** Chair – Christine; voted by Jackie, 2[nd] by Debbie Treasurer – Becky; voted by Christine, 2[nd] by Debbie Secretary – Sarah Graham; voted by Christine, 2[nd] by Tania ## **Next meeting** TBC – should only be planning of sports day to discuss before end of term. ## **Meeting closed.** ACORN UNDER 5's HIGHCLIFFE PRIMARY SCHOOL GREENGATE LANE, BIRSTALL, LE4 3DL FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2025 Anthony F Tomlinson Accountant 10 Melba Way Birstall Leicester LE4 4GT ACORN UNDER 5's HIGHCLIFFE PRIMARY SCHOOL GREENGATE LANE, BIRSTALL, LEICESTER, LE4 3DL INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2025 2025 2024 INCOME LCC Grants Fees Fundraising Interest Received 100340 38063 4707 766 63761 39707 3559 607 TOTAL RECEIPTS 143866 107634 Salaries Employer Pension Contributions Rent Equipment Consumables Telephone Repairs & Renewals Equipment Rentals Cleaning Website & IT Activities Subscriptions Advertising Small Claim Fees Accountancy Printing, Postage & Stationery Xmas Gratuities 92199 3273 13896 4814 1186 165 83174 2973 8077 6685 1530 50 494 193 18 586 695 85 39 35 3600 78 40 193 360 267 4000 258 84 TOTAL EXPENSES 120843 108352 EXCESS OF INCOME OVER EXPENDITURE 23023 (718) ACORN UNDER 5's HIGHCLIFFE PRIMARY SCHOOL GREENGATE LANE, BIRSTALL, LEICESTER, LE4 3DL BALANCE SHEET as at 31st MARCH 2025 2025 2024 CURRENT ASSETS Debtor- Vat Refund Community Bank Account Business Premium Bank Account 238 150057 51740 175 127853 50984 TOTAL ASSETS 202035 179012 Represented by :_ ACCUMULATED FUND Opening Balance Excess of Income over Expenditure 179012 23023 179730 (718) 202035 179012 ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT In accordance with instructions received, I have prepared, without carrying out an audit, the attached Accounts from the accounting records, and from information and explanations supplied. A F TOMLINSON Accountant 30 May 2025 ACORN UNDER 5's HIGHCLIFFE PRIMARY SCHOOL GREENGATE LANE, BIRSTALL, LEICESTER, LE4 3DL BALANCE SHEET as at 31st MARCH 2025 2025 2024 CURRENT ASSETS Debtor - Vat Refund Community Bank Account Business Premium Bank Account 238 150057 51740 175 127853 50984 TOTAL ASSETS 202035 179012 Represented by :_ ACCUMULATED FUND Opening Balance Excess of Income over Expenditure 179012 23023 179730 (718) 202035 179012 ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT In accordance with instructions received, I have prepared, without carrying out an audit, the attached Accounts from the accounting records, and from information and explanations supplied. A F TOMLINSON Accountsnt 30 May 2025