Charity Registration Number: 1033572
ST ANDREWS METHODIST CHURCH PRE SCHOOL PLAYGROUP Trustees Annual Report and Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 July 2022
ST ANDREWS METHODIST CHURCH PRE SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
CONTENTS
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| Members of the Board and professional advisers | 2 |
| Trustees Annual Report | 3-7 |
| Independent Examination | 8 |
| Receipts and Payments Account | 9-10 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 11 |
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ST ANDREWS METHODIST CHURCH PRE SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD AND PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS
| Registered Charity Name | St Andrews Methodist Church Pre School Playgroup |
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| Charity Number | 1033572 |
| Registered Office | St Andrews Methodist Church |
| Trent Road | |
| Oldham | |
| OL2 7QU | |
| Trustees | Mrs Linda Bowker |
| Miss Victoria Oxley (appointed 01/12/21) | |
| Lesley Perry (appointed 03/11/21) | |
| Mr Richard Frederick Toms (appointed 01/02/22) | |
| Mrs Patricia Ann Toms (appointed 01/02/22) | |
| Rev Dr A Burdon (resigned 01/01/2022) | |
| Miss L Frier (resigned 01/08/21) | |
| Mrs L Lomas (resigned 01/11/21) | |
| Mrs E Williams (resigned 01/11/21) | |
| Mrs Kate Crew (from 01/09/21 to 01/12/21) | |
| Accountants | Community Accounting Lancashire C.I.C. |
| Foxfields | |
| 9 Norley Close | |
| Chadderton | |
| Oldham | |
| Lancashire | |
| OL1 2RA | |
| Bankers | CAF Bank |
| 25 Kings Hill Avenue | |
| Kings Hill | |
| ME19 4JQ |
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Trustees' Annual Re ort for the eriod p p Period start date Period end date
1 8 2021 31 7 2022 From To
Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name St. Andrew’s Methodist Church Pre-school Playgroup
St. Andrew’s Pre-school Shaw Other names charity is known by St. Andrew’s Pre-School Playgroup Registered charity number (if any)1033572
Charity's principal address St. Andrew’s Methodist Church
Trent Road, Shaw
Oldham Postcode OL2 7QU
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Mrs Linda Bowker | Chair | St. Andrew’s Church Council | ||
| Miss Victoria Oxley | Pre-school Manager | From December 2021 | St. Andrew’s Pre-school Committee |
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| Mr Richard Toms | From February2022 | St. Andrew’s Church Council | ||
| Mrs Patricia Toms | Community Representative |
From February 2022 | St. Andrew’s Pre-school Committee |
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| Mrs LesleyPerry | From November 2021 | St. Andrew’s Church Council | ||
| Rev’d Adrian Burdon |
to January 2022 | St. Andrew’s Church Council | ||
| Mrs Lesley Lomas | Community Representative |
to November 2021 | St. Andrew’s Pre-school AGM | |
| Mrs Eileen Williams |
Community Representative |
to November 2021 | St. Andrew’s Pre-school AGM | |
| Mrs Lisa Frier | Pre-School Manager | To August 2021 | St. Andrew’s Church Council | |
| Mrs Kate Crew | Pre-School Manager | From September 2021 to December 2021 |
St. Andrew’s Church Council | |
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Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
Name Dates acted if not for whole year
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of adviser Name Address Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Constitution
Type of governing document
- (eg. trust deed, constitution)
Trust
How the charity is constituted
- (eg. trust, association, company)
Some trustees are appointed by St. Andrew’s Methodist Church Council and Trustee selection methods some elected by the Pre-school AGM. The Manager is appointed by the (eg. appointed by, elected by) Pre-school Committee.
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:
- policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
The charity is managed by the Pre-school Committee which reports to the Church Council of St. Andrew’s Methodist Church. The Pre-school Committee is involved in the appointment of staff, formulation of policies and financial administration. The Charity operates under the umbrella of the Methodist Church and adheres to its Living Wage policy and its Safer Recruitment guidelines.
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the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
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relationship with any related parties;
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trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.
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Section C Objectives and activities
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document
To enhance the development and education of children primarily under statutory school age in a caring environment with a Christian ethos by: a) offering appropriate play, educational and care facilities for all children regardless of race, culture, religion, means or ability b) supporting all children to develop their potential while following the Early Years curriculum in order to attain nationally approved learning goals and so progress to the national curriculum at the age of five years.
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| To enhance the development and education of children primarily under statutory school age in a caring environment with a Christian ethos by: a) offering appropriate play, educational and care facilities for all children regardless of race, culture, religion, means or ability b) supporting all children to develop their potential while following the Early Years curriculum in order to attain nationally approved learning goals and so progress to the national curriculum at the age of five years. |
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| Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit) |
The trustees have regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit, and discuss this at our trustees meetings where we plan and make decisions for the carrying out of our activities to which the guidance is relevant. The public benefit is at the heart of St. Andrew’s Pre-school’s object – to provide excellent early years education and development for local children between two and five years. Our main activities are driven by the early learning areas – namely Communication and Language Development, Physical development, Personal, Social and Emotional development, Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding of the World and Expression in Art and Design. Children may attend on three days a week (Mon,Wed, Fri). Each day consists of a morning and an afternoon session. Admissions are accepted from the age of 30 months. The modes of learning include one-to-one, pair work, group activities, role- play, outdoor play, IT. Observation and assessment are key components of the Pre-school Practitioners’ role. The Tapestry tablet-based system for assessment and recording of children’s progress is now in place. A keyworker system is in place. There is very close liaison with local authority early years advisers and especially with special or additional needs co-ordinators if appropriate for specific children. Transition reports are prepared for those children moving on to reception classes in schools. Parents are kept informed via Tapestry Learning Platform as well as through face to face contact and printed matter. Parents are invited to elect a representative to join the Pre-school Committee on an annual basis. The trustees meet regularly each term and more often if necessary. An AGM is held each autumn to which all parents are invited. Up to two trustees are appointed by this meeting as community representatives. This is one way in which the trustees can maintain their regard for the public benefit purpose which underlies all that Pre-school undertakes. |
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Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:
With the exceptions of the Pre-school Manager, all the trustees are volunteers and this has been the case since the charity began in 1968. Since that time these voluntary trustees have made an outstanding contribution to the Pre-school’s enduring success.
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policy on grantmaking;
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policy programme related investment;
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contribution made by volunteers.
Section D Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year
The charity continued to provide a high quality of care, education and development opportunity for up to 40 children between the ages of 30 months and five years.
The charity was initially severely impacted by Covid 19, staff long term illness and resignations from the Management Committee and Pre-School Management.
A new manager was promoted internally from November 2022 and experienced members of St Andrew’s Church Council formed a new Management Committee. Staffing and Committee Management have been stable since January 2022.
The Pre-School has continued with high levels of hygiene and cleanliness brought in during the Covid-19 pandemic, but was able, in the Spring and Summer terms, to allow a greater degree of parental and visitor involvement inside the unit.
Staff training continues to be ongoing and all staff have full and relevant qualifications at NVQ Level 3 or above.
The Tapestry, a tablet-based system for recording and assessment is now well embedded into the Pre-school practice.
Section E Financial review
The charity has a policy to hold a minimum of 3 months running costs in Brief statement of the our free reserves (unrestricted funds). charity’s policy on reserves
Details of any funds materially None in deficit
Further financial review details (Optional information)
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You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:
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the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
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how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
The main expenditures are staff wages (the Pre-school is a Living Wage employer), a contribution to St. Andrew’s Methodist Church towards the building overheads and upkeep, and the costs of replacing outworn resources and acquiring new resources. This expenditure is key to enabling the charity to fulfil its objectives.
The principal source of funds are the Early Years grant for 3 year olds and qualifying 2 year olds, with lesser contributions of fees from non grantaided service users.
- investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.
Section F Other optional information
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ST ANDREWS METHODIST CHURCH PRE SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
REPORT TO THE MEMBERS ON THE UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF ST ANDREWS METHODIST CHURCH PRE SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2022
I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 July 2022 set out on pages 9 to 11.
Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner
As the charity’s trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
The charity’s trustees consider an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the 2011 Act, and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility as independent examiner to:
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~ examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act
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~ follow the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act, and
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~ to state whether particular matters have come to my attention
Basis of Independent Examiners Report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the 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 of disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters.
The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the accounts.
Independent Examiners Statement
I have completed my examination for the year ended 31 July 2022.
I can confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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~ accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act or
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~ the accounts do not accord with the accounting records to comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
16[th] December 2022
Miss Jacqueline Bird F.M.A.A.T. Community Accounting Lancashire C.I.C. Foxfields 9 Norley Close Chadderton Oldham OL1 2RA
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ST ANDREWS METHODIST CHURCH PRE SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2022
| Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds 2022 2022 RECEIPTS £ £ Grants: Funding (2, 3 & 4 year olds) 52,492 - SEN 8,130 - Session Fees 10,837 - Lunch Fees - - NMRU Milk 221 - Donations 126 - Leavers Collections 50 - Photograph Commission - - Interest Received 4 - Other Income 70 - TOTAL RECEIPTS 71,930 - PAYMENTS Salaries Costs 64,468 - Temporary Staff Cover 162 - Recruitment Costs 210 - Payroll Costs 1,594 - Professional Fees - - Training & Courses 525 - Pre-School Supplies & Nursery Equipment 816 - Office & Computer Equipment 34 - Computer Repairs 95 - Food, Fruit & Snacks 57 - Milk 268 - Uniform & Clothing 122 - Photographs - - Broadband & Telephone 533 - Website, Publications & Software 147 - Printer Lease 840 - Copier Costs 726 - Rent & Overheads Contribution 4,500 - Building Work & Maintenance 466 - Waste & Rubbish Removal 261 - Cleaning Costs 82 - Leaving Gifts & Flowers 133 - DBS Checks 254 - Subscriptions 459 - Fundraising & Donations 50 - Bank Charges 98 - Other Expenditure - - TOTAL PAYMENTS 76,900 - Net Receipts/(Payments) (4,970) - |
Total Funds 2022 £ 52,492 8,130 10,837 - 221 126 50 - 4 70 71,930 64,468 162 210 1,594 - 525 816 34 95 57 268 122 - 533 147 840 726 4,500 466 261 82 133 254 459 50 98 - 76,900 (4,970) |
Total Funds 2021 £ 52,331 300 10,909 396 245 37 65 - - 973 65,256 55,569 3,239 59 1,079 - 380 1,528 - - 74 262 191 - 542 - 394 165 4,230 136 244 116 235 104 769 - 82 180 69,578 (4,322) |
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ST ANDREWS METHODIST CHURCH PRE SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2022
| Total Funds | Total Funds | |
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| 2022 | 2021 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Cash Funds brought forward at 1 August 2021 | 52,430 | 56,752 |
| Cash Funds as at 31 July 2022 | 47,460 | 52,430 |
| REPRESENTED BY: | ||
| BANK | 47,441 | 52,425 |
| CASH | 19 | 5 |
| 47,460 | 52,430 |
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ST ANDREWS METHODIST CHURCH PRE SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2022
1. Receipts and payments accounts
Receipts and payments accounts are statements that summarise the movement of cash into and out of the organisation during the financial year. In this context “cash” includes cash equivalents, for example, bank accounts where cash can be readily withdrawn to pay for debts as they become due.
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