Trustees, Annual Report for the period Period slart date Period end date From To Section A Reference and administration details Charlty name Bradwell Common Pre-school Other names charity Is known by Previousl Bradwell Common Pla rou Reglstered charlty number (If any) 1031136 Charlty's prlncipal address 125 Bradwell Common Boulevard Bradwell Common Milton Keynes Postcode MK13 8DY Names of the chartytrustees who manage the charity Dates acted I Trustee name Offlce (If any) ear not orw Name o or body person toa olnt trustee Ifan Michelle Scott entltled Michelle Scott Chair Donna Beifhouse Nicola Burgess 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Names of the trustees for the charfty, if any, (for example, any custodlan trustees) Name Dates acted If not for whole ear TAR March 2012 Names and addresses of advlsers (Optlon81 Information) e of a(fviser Name Address Name of chlef executlve or names of senlor staff members (Optional informatlon) ',Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Description of the charitys trusts Type of governing document Early Learning Alliance Constitution How the charity is constituted Unincorporated charity Trustee selection methods Election at AGM from family and associate members Addftional governance issues (Optional information) Bradwell Common Pre-school is registered with OFSTED (reg.no.141875) and is a member of the Early Learning Alliance. The Pre-school has a safeguarding policy in place which includes carrying out DBS checks for new and existing members of staff, volunteers and trustees. The pre-school follows safer recruitment practices for all new staff and volunteers. Staff, volunteers and trustees are required to complete an annual declaration for disqualification by Association. All trustees give their time voFuntarily and received no remuneration or benefits. You may choose to include additional informatÉon, where relevant, about: policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees; the charitys organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity relationship wtth any related parties- trustees, consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. Section C Ob'ectives and activities We are a local pre-school providing a safe, secure, fun and stimulating environment for children aged 2 yrs to 4 yrs To enhance the development and education of children under statutory school age by offering appropriate play, education and care facilities and adhering to Ihe aims and objectives of the EYFS. Summary of the objects of the charity set out In Its govemlng document TAR March 2012 Offering fee paying and free (Ihrough government nursery fundlng) early years sesslons Bradwell Common Prtrschool Is a friendly committee / parentqnanaged pr￿school providing a varied, interesting and 6nform8tive Early Learning Years Education and childcare for children between the age of two to four years from Bradwell Common catchment area. The Prfrschool employs 5 part-time staff (Supervisor, Deputy Supervisor and 3 assistants) and has I bank staff member to help cover sickness and holiday. The setting is open 38 weeks a year (term time only) to provide daily sesslons of either 3, 5 or 6 hours from 9am to 12pm12prn, dedicated to those children starting Primary school In September and also younger children from 2 years old, wlth the purpose of preparing them for the transition in to Primary school. The preschool is able to offer all day spaces to help assist parents with their childcare arrangements. We welcome all children within the age range regardless of personal circumstance, gender. faith, cultural background and lingual ability. We can offer places to 2 year old children whom are in receipt of 2 year old funding, plus 3 and 4 year old universal funding and extended entitlement. Summary of the main 8Ctlvrtles undert8ken for the public benefft In relatlon to these objects Ondude withln this section the statutory declar8ti0n that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefrt) Additlonal detalls of objectives and activities (Optional infomation) All policies are up to date and are reviewed annually Stakeholders make regular donations to setting for healthy snacks for the children, plus help with resources and fundraising where they can. You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about: policy on grantmaking; policy programme related investment; contribution made by volunteers. TAR March 2012 Section D Achievements and performance Summary ofthe maln achleyements of the charlty durlng the year We have seen an Increase In dernand for childcare pfaces this year and had to close our walting Ilst for places In the 202312024 academic year by January 2024, leavlng us wilh a healthy walling list for appllcanls 10 start in Seplember 2024. The chlldren learn about and celebrated cultural evenls Ihrough crafts. singing and story-time. We of fer f ree play sesslon and some key worker lead aclivitles. Supervlsor has a level 4 CCLD 2 Key Workers have their level 3 CCLD. Staff complete regular training contributlng to Ihelr continuous development programme. All staff are signed up to our Nest pension scheme. Wages have been taken in house lo save money. New resources have been purchased to replace old resources due to age, wear and tear, with a recent successful Parish Council Grant application to assist with the cost of these. TAR Mdfch 2012 Section E Flnanclal revlew Pr&school have a reserve policy in place which currently has a shortfall. due to the annual increase In rent and food prlces and the sharp Increase in the Natlonal Llvlng Wage, which are unfortunately not followed with increased NEF. Brfef statement of the charltys pollcy on reserves However, there has been a small increase in the NEF recently, the salaries of the new staff wlll not be quote as high as the long term, more experienced staff we have lost and the influx of applications will see an increase in revenue. All monfies go back into the running of the setting and to for new resources. Details of any funds materially In defictt None Further financial review details (Optional information) Income from NEF (funding) Charged sessions Fundraising Local Parish Council Grants You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about. the charitys principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)- how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity, investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. Section F Other optional information Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the chartys trustees Signature(s) Mscott Full name(s) Mrs Michelle Scott Posrtlon (eg Secretary. Chalr, etc) Chair Date 12th November 2024 TAR Marth 2012 CIIAJII rv IlfJ. 1(rJi J"slJ BRADWELL COMMON PRESCHOOL ANNUAL ACCOUNTS FOR YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 INDCPENDENT EXAMINIR'S REPQRITQ ttJ¥ILIU9.IEEIQ.LFJM.g_YIEL.L&QMtIQt4 FlllFS¢tIOQL I rryxryl on Ih@ oec.ounlg ol Iho Choriiy lor Iho yoof ondod 31 MBfch 2024 Rtspttirvo rnsponilbllllloj ol Iru8100• •nd exomlner As Iho diJTlti¢s IrublL)QS YQU QfQ fQ5pollJlblo for Iho Pfoporolloi) ol Ihe onnu818ccouniJ' you CQIISid¢f Ih41 Iho oudil rL)qulremonlg of SQCllon 43(2) of tlie Charltle8 Acl 1993 (Ih8 Acl) does nol Ilpply,11 Is niy rospoiisibilily lo sloie on Ille bosls of Pfocedufes specifled In the GiinNol DIIociions oivcn by Ihe Chofity Commlssloners under sectlon 43(7)(b) ol the ACL Iihethef pJniLular niotters118ve come10 my alteniion, 88sls of examlnerfs report Nly exaniinailon was carrled out in accordance wilh the General Dlrectlong glven by Ihe Chafity Commissioners, An examination Includes a review of the accountlng recofds kept by the chonty and a comparison of Ihe accounts presented wlih those records. It also Includes consideration of any unusual iiems or disclosures In the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as Irustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be iequired In an audii and consequenily I do not express an audil opinion on Ihe view given by Ihe accounis. lTrdependent EKarnlnefs Statement Based on my examlnation, no mailer has come to my attention= I , Which gives rne reasonable cause to believe that in any malerial respect the requiremenis a) to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 41 of the Act and b) 10 prepare accounls whlch accord with the accounting recofds and c) to ¢ornply with the accounting requirements of Ihe Act have not been met OT 2 To which. in my oplnion, atteniion should be drawn in order to enable proper undLYsianding ol the accounls 10 be reached. 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