SMALLEY PRE~SCHOOL PLAYGROUP Registered Charity 1033193 REPORT AND ACCOUNTS For the year ended 31st MARCH 2024
SMALLEY PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES ST FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Registered Charity 1033193 Principal address: Church Hall, Main Road, Smalley, Derbyshire. DE7 6EF Trustees: Samantha O'Hara {Chair) Nicola Brooks (Secretary) Joanne Rothwell {Treasurer) Julia Mason Helen Denham Caren Burton Louise Parry Jade Shaw Zoe McDonagh Emma Waterall The Charity is controlled by its governing document, the PPA Playgroup constitution dated September 1998, and cbnstitutes an unincorporated charity. The Trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the Charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error. The objectives and aims of the Playgroup are: to provi& pre-school education to children aged between 2 and 5 years of age within the local community by providing a stimulating, caring and safe environment for all children in their care; to provide fully qualified and trained staff in accordance with Early Years Foundation Stage IEYFS); to provide opportunities for parents and families to be directly involved in the activities of the group and in their children's progress. Smalley Pre-school Playgroup has continued to achieve its aims and objectives throughout the year by encouraging the study of needs of the children and facilities, by promoting public interest in recognising such needs in the local area and offering appropriate educational and play facilities for all children. All staff are qualified and have maintained their training requirements, including safeguarding. This was recognised at the Ofsted inspection on 29.02.2024 (rating Good). There is a valuable contribution from volunteers, who are mainly parents/carers. Fundraising this year included direct donations, Bag2school, an Easter drop-in session, Easyfundraising, a summer fayre, a Christmas shopping night, Christmas cards and a Christmas concert. Despite the trustees, efforts in reviewing the budgets and finances, the Charity made a loss this year. This was due to rising costs amid the cost-of-living crisis, as well as the yearly budget not accounting for the full outgoings, particularly staff overtime. A number of measure5 have been implemented to address this, including increasing the number of weekly childcare hours and engaging in extra fundraising. A new reserdes policy was adopted in December 2023 in line with the latest guidance. with the aim to maintain financial reserves of £26,000: £19,000 for redundancy liabilities and £7,000 for continuity of service provision equal to one term. The reserves account is not yet at this level but will be increased as finances allow. All pension liabilities have been met for auto enrolment. Signed............. Role and date. Signed... Role and date.'.Treasurer 131.Q.7J24... ch8, 13.1.o.f/21.....
SMALLEY PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024 The Charitvs Trustees are responsible forthe preparation of the accounts. The Charitvs Trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act, to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145151{b) of the Charities Art), and to stste whether particular matters have come to my attention. My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanation5 from the Trustees concerning such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a "true and fairf, view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met. 2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed by: .............. . Newey Date: 24th June 2024 Amber Accountancy Services 21 Spanker Lane Nether Heage Derbyshire DE56 2AT Any information retained is purelyfor my own purposes and will not be disclosed to Gny other party with the exception of HM Revenue & Customs or Compunies House, should the necessity arise. This is to comply with the General Dota Protection Regulations recently introduced.
SMALLEY PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2024 2024 2023 Income Fees & registration DCC Funding Grants & donations Fundraising Snacklbaking income 26,773.70 66,737.56 1,500.00 3,531.14 519.24 17,411.04 71,475.10 5.946.50 3,459.97 431.50 111.17 105.78 48.67 Note I Note 2 Note 3 Miscellaneous income Bank charges refunded Note 4 20.00 99,081.64 98,989.73 Expenditure Wages & Nl Pension costs Rent Professional fees Equipment, toys & books Insurance & registration Cleaning costs Printing, postage, stationery, photos Subscriptions & memberships Accountancy fees IT & Software upgrades Party costs Telephone & internet Training costs Uniform costs Staff outings Miscellaneous expenditure 81,564.16 5,573.86 8,640.00 69,757.55 4,627.88 7,015.50 256.19 1,188.57 888.35 148.93 424.49 430.55 180.00 186.19 975.92 914.58 253.04 431.43 275.08 180.00 114.00 32.62 570.95 695.00 27.00 672.00 506.95 198.98 1,214.34 206.00 539.92 101,372.59 87,263.44 Deficit forthe year (2023 Surplus) 2,290.95 11,726.29 Extraordinary Expenditure (grants spend) 8.812.45 Net deficit for the year -£ 2,290.95 £ 2,913.84 Accumulateti Funo Balances b/forward Surplus / Deficit for the year 41,969.48 2,290.95 39,055.64 2,913.84 £ 39,678.53 £ 41,969.48 Represented by: Deposit account Current account Cash in hand 23,050.81 16,556.50 71.22 20,051.41 21,839.41 78.66 £ 39,678.53 £ 41,969.48
SMALLEY PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024 2024 2023 'Income:, Note I Grants & donations SOH 1,000.00 500.00 Local Giving Ltd. I,soo.00 5,946.50 Note 2 Fundraising income Less expenditure 3,635.61 104.47 3,916.47 456.50 3,531.14 3,459.97 Note 3 Snacklbaking income Less expenditure 1,409.80 890.56 1,042.68 611.18 519.24 431.50 Note 4 Miscellaneous income Hallowe'en 45.00 25.00 Loss on bus trip 20.00 105.78