Lincoln hall Preschool Chair report Sept 2020- Sept 2021
Lincoln Hall preschool continues to have inclusion at its heart ensuring that all children have the best start in life for their futures.
Monica- Inclusion coordinator continues to work with staff to raiseing their knowledge and skills in supporting individual children’s needs. As well as supporting the children and their families, making referrals, making SEN notifications and requests for EHCP. Monica and 2 other staff have completed the Attention bucket training which has proved valuable to support children with delays with attention and listening skills. Monica will now do in-house training with all staff.
The committee were due to have an AGM Spring term 2020 but with Covid-19 this was delayed till Sept 2020. Due to various reason the date as been extended due to Covid-19 but the Manager has continued to liaise with the committee and I (Chair). The committee are now planning to meet Spring term 2022.
When the Pandemic started March 2020, the preschool closed and reopened June 2020, initially for our vulnerable children and of key workers.
Sept 2020: All children and staff were able to return when schools and other services were closed or had restricted services.
Oct 2020: A virtual meeting was had with accountant, Manager and treasurer. Due to Local authority continuing to pay for all children on register regardless of if children were attending the preschool had not suffered financially.
To date there has been ongoing issues with Barclays changing the Mandate since Leah Sweeney left employment in Dec 2019. Barclays not keeping the Manager up to date when information is missing causing long delays.
Dec 2020: Toni applied to a charity ( ELBA) who we donating letters from Santa and toys for all the children. Unfortunately, a Covid outbreak at the setting meant we had to close. Christmas party also had to be cancelled. Covid-19 amongst staff, with 5 staff becoming unwell, with others having to self-isolate. 2 staff who had no contact used their time to deliver all the presents to the children’s homes.
Jan 21: Due to staff still being unwell, other staff contracting Covid and staff who had childcare issues with some school closed we could only open for children with EHCP, vulnerable or working parents for a few weeks. A lot of parents chose to keep children at home while transmission was high.
The committee have agreed to sleaford setting having works on the outdoor area, which is to be done during summer holidays.t
Feb 21: children started to return, and numbers increased over the spring and summer term, gradually settling new children with 1hr sessions initially until they were fully settled.
May 21: Harca had major refurb to the Linc centre for 12 weeks. Adapted children only using the garden entrance with no access within the Linc centre. Arrangements were made for a new additional fire exit during the works.
Due to Covid we did not have a sports day but did have a graduation ceremony outside for all the children with their parents who were leaving July 21. Last day of term 1 staff member tested positive for Covid-19 fortunately it
was identified early with a LFT and no other cases were reported by children or staff.
Poplar Harca have met with the Manger regarding Sleaford setting building have major cladding works thoughts it will need to close for 6-8 weeks. This to start when we close for the summer and possible 2 weeks in Sept. Toni liaised with Harca for different ideas to ensure that Sleaford setting could avoid closing during the works.
August: preschool had preschool repainted, maintenance and installed another set of doors, the provide another space for group times and also allow room the main room to be shut down when numbers are low or staff shortage for better supervision.
Harca updated that the building works would be significant longer. Works were delayed and not due to start until sept. Told the works would be finish Dec. No safe options were identified so the preschool had to make Ofsted aware that we would close Sleaford for the term.
Sept 21: Audit 2021 has returned, and a virtual meeting has been arranged for 18[th] October with the Manager and Treasurer.
It has been a challenging year for the staff, but staff have continued to ensure they kept in contact with families to offer support for those children who didn’t attend during certain times. They have delivered toys and books to homes. Continues to liaise with CSC and children centres and referred families to organisations for free meals and essential equipment etc.
Manager has followed the strict guidance set out by the Dfe “Covid actions for early years settings”, with robust policies, procedures and risk assessments needing to be continuously reviewed. She has also had to keep the Local authority updated weekly with the numbers of children attending, logging children with EHCP, CSC involvement or vulnerable.
Nigel Huxted Lincoln Hall Preschool Chairperson
LIN OLN HALL PRE SCHOOL (Registered Charity Number: 1033577) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDE ARCH 2021
Management Committee Nigel Huxted Kerry Ann Baldoni Lenny Emms Natalie Emms Sahra Mire Chairperson Co-vice-chair Treasurer Secretary Committee Registered Address The Linc Centre 70 Fern Street Bow London E3 3PR Bankers Bai"clays Bank PLC Leicester LE87 2BB Auditor C Zielinski AIPFM East Lodge Drumoak Banchory AB315AN
LIN LN HALL PRE S ina ia tat nt ar 5t Page Auditnr's Repnrt Statement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet Notes to the Accounts Supplementary Inforniation (Management use)
DIT THE MEMBER I have audited the financial statements on pages l and 2 which have been prepared under the accounting policies set out on page 3 to 5. ons ilitie ste and The trustees are responsible for the preparation of financial statements. It is my responsibility to forni an independent opinion, based on my audit on those statements and to report my opinion to you. I conducted my audit in accordance with auditing standards issued by the Auditing Practices Board. An audit includes examination, on a test basis, of evidence relevant to the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. It also includes an assessment of the significant estimates and judgernents made by the trustees in the preparatlon of financial statements and of whether the accounting policies are appropriate to the charity's circumstances, consistendy applied and adequately disclosed. I planned and perforn]ed my audit so as to obiain all the information and explanations which I considered necessary in order to provide me with sufficient evidence to give reasonable assurance that the statements are free from material misstatement, whether caused by fraud or other irregularity or error. In fornling my opinion. I also evaluated the over311 adequacy of the presentation of inforniation in the financial statements. In my opinion, the financial statements give a true and fair view of the state of the charity's affairs at 3151 March 2021 and of its results for the year then ended and have been properly prepared in accordance with the Charities Act. C Zielinski AIPFM East Lodge Drumoak Banchory AB315AN October 2021
HALL PRE IE TH ND "MAR 21 min Notes Unrestricted Restricted Funds (£) Funds (£) 2021 Total Funds (£) 2020 Total Funds (£) London Borough Tower Hamlets: 21314 year olds Additional needs Parent contributions Fundraising Bank interest 355,596 29,000 986 100 24 355,596 29,000 986 100 24 373,686 34,261 3,271 788 99 TOTAL INCOMTNG RESOURCES 12 ces Cost of generating funds Activities furthering charitable objects Support costs Management and administration 11,530 11,530 10,930 329,225 25,381 329,225 25,381 331,550 42,927 12,530 12,530 11.930 TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED 76 37 97 Net Resources for year 6,940 6.940 14,768 Fund balances brought forward at 1° April 2020 Fund balances carried forward at 31" March 2021 365.099 365,099 350,331 372,039 372.039 365.099 The notes on pages 3 to 5 fonn part of these financial statements.
LN ALL PRE It Notog 2021 (£) 2020 (£) Tangible fixed assets Id nta Cash at bank and in hand Cash held by EYNTH Debtors and prepayments 369,076 3,963 384,072 3,827 iabiliti year Creditors s: Amounts falling due within I 1,000 22,800 Net current assets 372,039 365,099 Total net assets ente Restricted funds Designated funds Unrestricted funds 10 12 232,000 140,039 210,000 155,099 TOTAL FUNDS The notes on pages 3 to 5 forn] part of these financial statements. Approved by the Thstees and signed on their behalf by: Trustee Trustee 17 Date
LIN LN HALL th rEn I" Mar 21 Accounting policies 01 A. Basis of Preparation I. The accounts have been prepared on an accruals basis and include income and expenditures as they are earned or incurred, rather than as cash is received or paid. Il. The recommendations of Statement of Recommended Practice (Accounting by Charity) have been followed in the preparauon of these accounts. B. Fund-Accounting The charity's unrestricted fund consists of funds, which the charity may use for its purposes at its discreuoii. Il. The charitys restricted funds are these where the donor has imposed restrictions on che use of the funds, which are legally binding. C. Voluntary Income All voluntary income is included upon recelpt. JI. Grants receivable is credited to income immediately upon receipt. D. Fixed Assets and Depreciation Capital items have been charged to the Statement of Financial Activities, rather than to the balance sheet. No depreciation provision is considered necessary. E. Taxation No provision for taxation is induded in the accounts on the charity's income, as il is assumed that it qualifies for the iaxadon exempuons available to charities. 02. London Borough Tower Hamlets Early Years Network Tower Hamlets administer payroll records. The statement showing the salaries has been independendy audited and I have accepted assurances as to its accuracy.
IN LL nt st ar 03.R ou ended- Cos era in funds 2021 (£) 2020 (£) Contribution - Playgroup salary 11.530 10.930 04. Res ur ende vitie charita Unrestricted funds (£) Restricted funds (£) Total 2021 (£) Total 2020 (£) 320,307 320,307 317.784 8,187 8.187 738 738 93 93 Salary and Nt (note 2) Equipment and materials Refreshnien(s Outin85 ]d panies 2,212 1,369 05.R ended- Su ort cost Unrestricted funds (£) Restrlcted funds (£) Total 2021 (£) Thtal 2020 (£) 12,833 12,833 891 22,000 891 104 1,317 104 329 1,407 1,407 1,450 658 15,291 1,225 85 137 298 Rent, light and heat Telephone Stationery and postage tnsurance Cleaning and toiletries Repairs Training Ofsted Travel Disclosure and barring Payroll charges Miscellaneous 6.281 210 85 6,281 210 85 226 2,250 251 226 2,250 137 381
06. urces ended- Mana admlnlstradon Unrestrlcted funds (£) Restrlcted funds (£) Total 2021 (£) Tbtal 2020 (£) Contribution - Playleader salary Audit fee 11,530 1,000 11,530 1.000 10,930 1,000 12 Unrestricted funds (£) Restrlcted funds (£) Total 2021 (£) Total 2020 (£) Audit fee Other creditors 1,000 1.000 800 22,000 000 000 08. Pre ments There were no prepayments. 09. Restricted funds There are no restricted funds. 10. esi nated fund 2021 (£) 2020 (£) Redundancy Sickness and staff cover Equipment Sleaford refurbishment (outdoor) Relit Training Maintenance S.E.N Outdoor regeneration Internal work (Lincoln) 65,000 30,000 10,000 10,000 25,000 2,000 5,000 40,000 30,000 15.000 65,000 30,000 10,000 20,000 30,900 2,100 7,000 30,000 15,000 11. Remuneration of trustcca The trustees received no remunerauon in the year. 12. Re rves The trustees have designated funds in case of closure (redundancy) and provisions for sickness cover and unfunded staff . After the restricted and designated funds. the charity has approXintelY S months running costs in reserve which are necessary to ensure the playgroup has adequaie cash flow.
LIN OLN HALL PRE SCHOOL (Registered Charity Number: 1033577) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDE ARCH 2021
Management Committee Nigel Huxted Kerry Ann Baldoni Lenny Emms Natalie Emms Sahra Mire Chairperson Co-vice-chair Treasurer Secretary Committee Registered Address The Linc Centre 70 Fern Street Bow London E3 3PR Bankers Bai"clays Bank PLC Leicester LE87 2BB Auditor C Zielinski AIPFM East Lodge Drumoak Banchory AB315AN
LIN LN HALL PRE S ina ia tat nt ar 5t Page Auditnr's Repnrt Statement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet Notes to the Accounts Supplementary Inforniation (Management use)
DIT THE MEMBER I have audited the financial statements on pages l and 2 which have been prepared under the accounting policies set out on page 3 to 5. ons ilitie ste and The trustees are responsible for the preparation of financial statements. It is my responsibility to forni an independent opinion, based on my audit on those statements and to report my opinion to you. I conducted my audit in accordance with auditing standards issued by the Auditing Practices Board. An audit includes examination, on a test basis, of evidence relevant to the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. It also includes an assessment of the significant estimates and judgernents made by the trustees in the preparatlon of financial statements and of whether the accounting policies are appropriate to the charity's circumstances, consistendy applied and adequately disclosed. I planned and perforn]ed my audit so as to obiain all the information and explanations which I considered necessary in order to provide me with sufficient evidence to give reasonable assurance that the statements are free from material misstatement, whether caused by fraud or other irregularity or error. In fornling my opinion. I also evaluated the over311 adequacy of the presentation of inforniation in the financial statements. In my opinion, the financial statements give a true and fair view of the state of the charity's affairs at 3151 March 2021 and of its results for the year then ended and have been properly prepared in accordance with the Charities Act. C Zielinski AIPFM East Lodge Drumoak Banchory AB315AN October 2021
HALL PRE IE TH ND "MAR 21 min Notes Unrestricted Restricted Funds (£) Funds (£) 2021 Total Funds (£) 2020 Total Funds (£) London Borough Tower Hamlets: 21314 year olds Additional needs Parent contributions Fundraising Bank interest 355,596 29,000 986 100 24 355,596 29,000 986 100 24 373,686 34,261 3,271 788 99 TOTAL INCOMTNG RESOURCES 12 ces Cost of generating funds Activities furthering charitable objects Support costs Management and administration 11,530 11,530 10,930 329,225 25,381 329,225 25,381 331,550 42,927 12,530 12,530 11.930 TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED 76 37 97 Net Resources for year 6,940 6.940 14,768 Fund balances brought forward at 1° April 2020 Fund balances carried forward at 31" March 2021 365.099 365,099 350,331 372,039 372.039 365.099 The notes on pages 3 to 5 fonn part of these financial statements.
LN ALL PRE It Notog 2021 (£) 2020 (£) Tangible fixed assets Id nta Cash at bank and in hand Cash held by EYNTH Debtors and prepayments 369,076 3,963 384,072 3,827 iabiliti year Creditors s: Amounts falling due within I 1,000 22,800 Net current assets 372,039 365,099 Total net assets ente Restricted funds Designated funds Unrestricted funds 10 12 232,000 140,039 210,000 155,099 TOTAL FUNDS The notes on pages 3 to 5 forn] part of these financial statements. Approved by the Thstees and signed on their behalf by: Trustee Trustee 17 Date
LIN LN HALL th rEn I" Mar 21 Accounting policies 01 A. Basis of Preparation I. The accounts have been prepared on an accruals basis and include income and expenditures as they are earned or incurred, rather than as cash is received or paid. Il. The recommendations of Statement of Recommended Practice (Accounting by Charity) have been followed in the preparauon of these accounts. B. Fund-Accounting The charity's unrestricted fund consists of funds, which the charity may use for its purposes at its discreuoii. Il. The charitys restricted funds are these where the donor has imposed restrictions on che use of the funds, which are legally binding. C. Voluntary Income All voluntary income is included upon recelpt. JI. Grants receivable is credited to income immediately upon receipt. D. Fixed Assets and Depreciation Capital items have been charged to the Statement of Financial Activities, rather than to the balance sheet. No depreciation provision is considered necessary. E. Taxation No provision for taxation is induded in the accounts on the charity's income, as il is assumed that it qualifies for the iaxadon exempuons available to charities. 02. London Borough Tower Hamlets Early Years Network Tower Hamlets administer payroll records. The statement showing the salaries has been independendy audited and I have accepted assurances as to its accuracy.
IN LL nt st ar 03.R ou ended- Cos era in funds 2021 (£) 2020 (£) Contribution - Playgroup salary 11.530 10.930 04. Res ur ende vitie charita Unrestricted funds (£) Restricted funds (£) Total 2021 (£) Total 2020 (£) 320,307 320,307 317.784 8,187 8.187 738 738 93 93 Salary and Nt (note 2) Equipment and materials Refreshnien(s Outin85 ]d panies 2,212 1,369 05.R ended- Su ort cost Unrestricted funds (£) Restrlcted funds (£) Total 2021 (£) Thtal 2020 (£) 12,833 12,833 891 22,000 891 104 1,317 104 329 1,407 1,407 1,450 658 15,291 1,225 85 137 298 Rent, light and heat Telephone Stationery and postage tnsurance Cleaning and toiletries Repairs Training Ofsted Travel Disclosure and barring Payroll charges Miscellaneous 6.281 210 85 6,281 210 85 226 2,250 251 226 2,250 137 381
06. urces ended- Mana admlnlstradon Unrestrlcted funds (£) Restrlcted funds (£) Total 2021 (£) Tbtal 2020 (£) Contribution - Playleader salary Audit fee 11,530 1,000 11,530 1.000 10,930 1,000 12 Unrestricted funds (£) Restrlcted funds (£) Total 2021 (£) Total 2020 (£) Audit fee Other creditors 1,000 1.000 800 22,000 000 000 08. Pre ments There were no prepayments. 09. Restricted funds There are no restricted funds. 10. esi nated fund 2021 (£) 2020 (£) Redundancy Sickness and staff cover Equipment Sleaford refurbishment (outdoor) Relit Training Maintenance S.E.N Outdoor regeneration Internal work (Lincoln) 65,000 30,000 10,000 10,000 25,000 2,000 5,000 40,000 30,000 15.000 65,000 30,000 10,000 20,000 30,900 2,100 7,000 30,000 15,000 11. Remuneration of trustcca The trustees received no remunerauon in the year. 12. Re rves The trustees have designated funds in case of closure (redundancy) and provisions for sickness cover and unfunded staff . After the restricted and designated funds. the charity has approXintelY S months running costs in reserve which are necessary to ensure the playgroup has adequaie cash flow.