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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 1$1 Septsmber 2022 To 31st August 2023 Charity namé: Berinsfield Early Years pr￿schOol Charlty registration number: 1033742 Objectlves and Activiti"es Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in ts goveming document Para 1.17 Tho aims of the preschool are to enhance the development and edu&ion of children under ststutory school age by encouraging parents to understand and provide for the needs of their children throu h a commun The pre5Ghool achieves Its aims by offering play. edu&ion. and care facililies togethor with tho right of parents to take responsibility for and to become involved in the activities of the preschool ensuring that the preschool offers opportunity for all child￿n, whatever their race. eulture. religion, means. or ability. Encourdging the study of the needs of their children and their families and promoting public interest and in recognltlon of such needs in our local area. Instigating and adhering to and furth the aims and objectives of the Early Years Alliance In planning our aclivities for the year, we kept in mind the Charity Commissions guidance on public benefit at our committee meeting$. Summary ofthe main activities in relatKJn to those purposes for the public benefrt. in particular, the activrties, projects or serVI￿S identified in the Para 1.17 1.19 Statement confiryning whether the trustees have had regard to the gutdan issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Par8 1.18 Additional information loptional) You ma choose to include fvrther statements where ￿levant about: Parn 1.38 NIA Policy i)n grant making Para 1.38 NIA

Policy on social investment including program related investment ContribLrtion made by volunteers Para 1.38 Other Achievements and Perfom)ance Berinsfield Earfy Years Preschool has continued to provide excellent care and education for children before they start school. All the staff are involved in continuous professional develowent to ensure a high quality of ure and edU￿tiOn within the preschool. There is good co-operation bthe•n the stsff and the committee. A good relationship has been nurtured with parents especially with parents involved with ￿ndraising and have rdised a good sum with activities including treasure hunts and dress up days. Christmas fairs and cakè sales. Good rolations with the local community have been maintained We celebrated various days throughout the year including pancake day. World Book day, Diwali and Chinese New Year whiGh the chlldr¢n en Summary of the main achievements of the chamy. identifying the difference the charity's work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider beneffts to society as a whole. PaA 120 Additional Inforn￿On (optional) You ma choose to include further statemerrts bYTrEre relevant at)out Achievements against oty"ectives set Pa3 1.41 Perfornian￿ of fundraising activrties against obJ"ectives set 1.41

Investment performan against objecttves Paa 1.41 Other

Financial Review Review ofthe charity's financial position at the end of the nod Statement explaining the poliey for holding reserves stating why they are held Pard 1.21 The Charity made a loss of £11386 over tho 2022-23 period. P*a 1.T2 General Reserve- purpose of the organisation is to provlde preschool learning to children. Funding comes from the Local Authority in the fomi of the Earfy Years Single Funding Fomiula Grant and fees from non-funded attendees. Changes in Government Policy ean significantly influence the lovel of fee5 and grants the presGhool roceives. The primary expense incurred by the organisation is staff salaries. The level of EYSFF and fees income can vary according to the number of attendees in any one terni, but a reduction in attendees does not necessarity result in an equivalent reduction in staffing or other cost& Amount of reserves held Pwa 1.22 As a result of the above, the trustees feel it is prudent to malntaln a g8neral reserve to secure the conllnued operation of the organisation should there be a material reduction in fees, or other unforeseen expendityre in future periods. The preschool holds a minimum of 3 months full running costs and redundancy entitlement in general roservo. Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fijnd matertally in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern Para 122 NIA pa￿ 724 NIA Para 123 NIA Additional rnforniation (optional) You ma choose to include further statemerrts where relevant aboutr. The main source of income for the organisation is from Early Years Funding (EYSFF) and fee& The charity's principal sources of funds (indudiNJ any fundraising) Para 1.47 NIA Investment policy and objectives induding any social investment policy adopted Para 1.46

Structure. Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts.. Type of goveming document Pwa 125 Pre-school Learning Alliance (Earfy Years Alliance Constitsrtton 2011 Voluntary Charity Unincorporated How is the charity consiTtuted? Pa125 ".oraled Trustee selectron methods including details of any constrttrtional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entttled to appoint one or more trustees P• 1.25 Appolnted or reappointed annually at the AGM Additional inforniation (Optional) You ma choose to in¢Fude fvrther s&ements where relevant about NIA Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and tmning of trustees Pa 1.51 The Gharlty's organisational structure and any wider ne￿ork with which the charty works Para 1.51 NIA NIA Relationship with any related parties Para 1.51 Other Raferenc• and Administrative details Cha name other name the tha istered cha nurn￿r Chanty's ptinctpal address Berinsfield Earl Years Preschool nla 1033742 Wimblestraw Road Berinsfield Wallingford OX10 6LZ

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity 0fft¢g {rf ary) Oates aeiod rf notlorvjho Chair Manager Nam• of person l¢x body} entltl*d Susan Bainbridge Agnieska Chiles Francesca Pe￿nan-HQwe 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 rate trustee8- names of the directors at the date the re NIA wasa Name of trustees holdiThJ trtle to property tElonging to the charity NIA

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