## Goslings Playgroup Registered Charity Number 1031887 Trustees Annual Report Presented to the AGM on 22nd November 2023 ## **Chair’s report 2022/2023** I am happy to present you with the 2023 annual report for Goslings Playgroup. Week on week the Goslings team, headed up by Sarah, consistently plan a curriculum which is a blend of child-led and adult-initiated activities that aim to cover all seven areas of learning. The staff use their knowledge of child development to plan activities based on the children’s interests and next steps as well as using relevant themes such as Oral hygiene, fireworks night, Diwali and many many others. All planning follows the Early Years Foundation Stage. We also thank Gayle and Ruth, our deputy leaders who continue in supporting Sarah and the playgroup brilliantly with their years of expertise. In other news, we have brought in our old climbing frame which has been in storage for around 5 years. This is really helping the children’s confidence with climbing, coordination and balance. We also had an Ofsted inspection in December 2022 which went well and we have maintained our ‘Good’ rating from this. ## **Policies** Policy documents were reviewed and amended as required in the summer term with policies for respiratory infections added where necessary. ## **Staffing and staff development** The team continue to promote training and leadership with first aid training and Early Years training all being carried out. It is also ensured that everyone is up to date with safeguarding training. Lauren is continuing to complete her qualification in Early Years and there are now two further members of staff, Angela and Charlotte, who have also started their Level 3 qualifications. ## **Finances** Our finances remain a careful balancing act. There is still much discussion and consideration over fees to charge in careful balance with wages (taking into account the Daily Living Wage and inflation) and current and potential future Government funding. We have continued to use the more flexible staffing model and are thankful to the staff for helping with this. All this has meant a more positive end to the last financial year then previous years with a small surplus which will be used to boost reserves. We had a Summer Fair this year which was very successful. It both raised funds and was a great social opportunity for children and their parents. It may also have helped to reach parents of future users of Goslings and advertise the facilities available to them. The funds raised from this were put towards the upkeep of the outside play area. Every committee meeting we work hard to ensure every pound of our parents’ money as well as government monies count as there is ever increasing pressures on every pound. ## **Fundraising** We have been successful with our fundraising this year mainly thanks to a great team who continue to give a lot of time and effort to it. We have managed a Summer Fair, a scavenger hunt and a photographer. I would like to thank Phil and all the committee for their help, commitment and hard work behind the scenes which is continued and unwavering. It has been a pleasure to be involved with such a well-loved pre-school which always comes so very highly recommended by past parents, myself included and I look forward to an even more successful year to come. Catherine Leal-Bennett Chairperson, Goslings Management Committee UNGS PLAYGROUP Recei &Pa ments Account For The Year Ended 31st Au ust 2023 2021122 RECEkVTS PAYMEfrirs RECEIPTS PAYMENTS Fees FundTaksir¥J Grants DOnat￿r Interest (Deposl alc) 130.563.75 2.157.09 107,450.21 1,949.27 2,0(K>. 411.CLI 569.29 594.00 167.93 Sakries TrainiThJ Unrfom)s Staff Xmas m881 1M.872.30 1.094.40 314.18 94,830.39 2,551.80 255.00 300.40 Rert 8,695.00 3393.49 5,983.00 234.00 Caterit¥J Insurance ConsLmab EquIw￿nt Adminislrati)n Of*ed regtstralbn fee Membe(shr* 8ub8.' EYA 304.06 915.70 3,244.87 2,332.S1 2,636.3S 252.78 888.78 2.321.12 2.919.95 2.610.60 50.00 109.28 £45.80 £40.00 112.11 137AO £133.029.7T £124061A3 £111.818.36 £113.986.70 8urplwlD•llcll for th• y••r £8.167.94 2,168.34 Profrt for tho yo•r 202W23 Surplw 81F from 2021r22 Surp1￿ CIF lo 2023124 £8.167.94 £28.994.81 £37 162.75 BANK RECONCIUATION Current Accourt Deposlt Account E￿a￿r Account LESS OIS paymont for actlvlty T￿11 panel LESS ais pAyment for lo play a £10233.68 -£70.93 -£3,000.00 £37.162.75 Phil Byford reasurert 08111r2023 el Fthr Examww) 08111r2023 CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of Goslings Playgroup On accounts for tho year ended 31$1 August 2023 Charlty no Irf any) 1031887 Set out on pag88 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of th8 above charity {"the Trust'l for the year ended 3110812023. Responslbllltl88 and As the charity trustees of the Tnjst, you arn responsible for the preparation basis of raport of the accounls in accordance with the requirements of the Chartties Act 2011 {"the Acl"). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my 8xamination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)Ib) of the Act. Independent examiner's ststsment I have ¢ompl8t8d my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my atténtion in connection wilh the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respe¢t.' accounting records were not kept in accordance bwth section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with th8 accounting records I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with th8 examination to which attention should b8 drawn in order lo enable 8 proper understanding of Ihe accounts to be reached. Slgned: Dats: 0811112023 Namè: MICHAEL GRAHAM FISHER Relevant professional qualrfication{sl or body (if any): Address: HULLCOTE COTTAGE 55 LONDON ROAD HITCHIN SG4 9EW IER October 2018 Section B Disclosure Only complete rf the examiner needs to highlight matters of cOn￿M (See CC32, IndeFendent examinatK)n of chanty accounts.. directions and guidan￿ for examiners). Give here brief details of any Items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER October 2018